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PATHWAYS TO AWAKENING Center for Intuitive & Spiritual Studies
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CONTENTS TRIP ON A TANKFUL Rainbow Springs................................................. 8
COLUMNS Perspectives - Marcella Zinner............................ 11 Guiding to Purpose -Dennis Merritt Jones.......... 14 Pro Coach - Dr. Jaime Kulaga............................. 16
FEATURES Enrichment of Bellydance.................................... 12 Kundalini Yoga..................................................... 22 Meditation............................................................ 26
THEME - Synchronicities Carolyn Puckett................................................... 17 Charles Zinner..................................................... 25 Rasheeda Sharif.................................................. 27
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What is Seed Rotation......................................... 10
HOLISTIC PETS Staying Hydrated................................................. 19
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HOME The Smart Grid.................................................... 30
FYI Music in Town...................................................... 21 Astrological Forecast........................................... 24 Calendar of Events.............................................. 28 Expert Directory................................................... 29 www.tampabaywellness.com
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BY DANNI MATTER
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Rainbow Springs
19158 SW 81st Place Road • Dunnellon, FL 34432 • 352.465.8555
f you haven't explored Florida's natural spring systems and the idyllic parks that often accompany them, you are missing out on one of the finest natural gems our state has to offer. The water that "springs" from the ground in these areas is sourced directly from the Aquifer, making it some of the cleanest natural water available. Spring water is known for being crystal clear, allowing us to see everything that is happening beneath the surface up to 30 feet or more. There are an estimated 600 springs within the borders of Florida, which gives it one of the highest concentration of freshwater springs on Earth. Thirty-three of those springs produce over 65 million gallons of water per day, and many, such as Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon, directly feed into rivers. Rainbow Springs, and the river that shares its name, is located about an hour and a half north of Tampa in the heart of the Florida wilderness. As a State Park, it offers visitors the opportunity to swim in the headsprings, a large natural swimming pool which is the location of the fissure from which the water is produced. The water is stunningly blue, and can also be shockingly cold to the unexpecting swimmer – natural springs maintain a temperature of about 72 degrees year-round. In addition to the swimming area, Rainbow Springs State Park also contains a campground, which is accessible to those camping in both tents and RVs, as well as a tubing entrance to the river. Many external locations exist to rent canoes and kayaks as well, and kayaking down Rainbow River is an experience I would recommend to anyone who is interested in experiencing true natural beauty. Birds, otters, and other animals can be 8
spotted along the route, and there are locations along the banks of the river where you can stop, take a break, or take a dip in the cool currents. In addition to being enjoyable for recreational activities, the Springs also serve a functional purpose in regards to the health of the ecosystem. As they consist of groundwater, springs contain many essential dissolved gases and nutrients that support an abundance of plants and wildlife. In addition, archaeological evidence suggests that humans have been using Rainbow Springs for upwards of 10,000 years. As a park, it was first owned privately and showcased as an attraction from the 1930s to the 1970s, but closed down ultimately as the Interstate highway system drew more visitors to Orlando and away from small town attractions. In the 1990s it was opened to the public as a State Park, but some elements of the original attraction still remain, such as the waterfalls built and fed with water from the river, and the remnants of a zoo that held native animals for public viewing. The Butterfly Garden located in the park marks the previous location of a rodeo arena. Today, Rainbow Springs and other Florida Springs are once again an essential part of Florida tourism, drawing visitors in and helping to boost our state's economy. It is amazing to think that a natural wonder exists so close to our home, and a trip to the Springs is a fantastic way to cool off in the summer heat. The headsprings area of the park is open 365 days a year, from 8 AM to sunset, with the entrance fee being $2.00 (children under 6 are free). The campground and tubing entrance hours vary according to the time of year, and more information can be found on the park's website. If you're making a list of places to go this summer with the kids, friends, or spouse, Rainbow Springs is one you won’t want to miss. Just make sure to pack the sunscreen!
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Jennifer Baer A.R.N.P., of LifeWorks Wellness Center, will be hosting a seminar at Nature’s Food Patch in Clearwater. The seminar titled Good Day Sunshine, will be on Wednesday July 18th 2018 at 6.30pm. Jennifer states, “Summer is the season for having fun in the sun! Florida is known for its amazing beaches and thousands of people will visit them over the next few months. Unfortunately, being out in the sun can also bring some unwanted health risks, like the threat of skin cancer.” At this seminar you will learn why skin cancer occurs, what natural treatments are available and how helpful sunscreen is towards prevention. Cost: Free. Location: Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. Seating is limited so you will want to get there early. LifeWorks Wellness Center is located at 301 Turner Street, Clearwater. For more information call (727) 4666789 or visit lifeworkswellnesscenter.com. See ad page 6.
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What is the Seed
Rotation? By Reshma Patel, M.D.
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have met many female patients who have asked if there are certain foods that can help with hormone balance. I’d like to discuss particularly the seed rotation and how it might benefit hormone function through a food is medicine approach.
The Basics of the Menstrual Cycle
To begin, it is helpful to understand the basics of the menstrual cycle, which regulates the female hormone system. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days and is divided into 3 parts: the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase. During the first part (follicular phase) of the cycle, an egg develops and matures. It is then released from one of the ovaries, known as ovulation. Next, the uterus prepares itself to receive a fertilized egg by thickening its lining, which is part of the luteal phase. If fertilization does not occur, the endometrial lining sheds, marking the beginning of menstruation. The first day of menses is considered Day 1 of the cycle.
Two Important Hormones
The two major hormones that orchestrate the menstrual cycle are estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen predominates during the first part (follicular
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phase) of the cycle and progesterone is elevated during the last part (luteal phase). Imbalances in these hormones can lead to such symptoms as PMS, bloating, irritability, menstrual irregularity and cramps.
How can seeds help with my hormones?
The seed rotation involves taking various seeds in ground form during different parts of the cycle. It provides essential nutrients needed to optimize hormone production, function, and balance. The seeds used are flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower. Flax seeds contain a significant amount of lignans, which are important for removing excess estrogen. Pumpkin seeds provide high amounts of zinc, which aids in the conversion of testosterone to estrogen and helps to prime the body for progesterone production. Both sunflower and sesame seeds are a source of selenium and zinc, which are essential for the production of progesterone. They also contain an essential fatty acid called gamma linoleic acid, which is needed to balance estrogen and progesterone.
Seed Rotation can help with: PMS
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The Specifics of the Seed Rotation Day 1 to 14 (Follicular Phase): 1 tablespoon of ground raw pumpkin and flax seed Day 15 to 28 (Luteal Phase): 1 tablespoon of ground raw sesame and sunflower seed Ground seeds using either a blender or coffee bean grinder. Seeds can be easily incorporated into the diet by sprinkling on a salad, adding to smoothies, or simply eating as a snack. It can take approximately 3 months to notice an improvement in symptoms and changes to the menstrual cycle. By integrating these seeds at different times in the cycle, you can optimize your hormone balance.
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PERSPECTIVES
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY
By Marcella Zinner
FREE WILL Free will is a magnificent tool to assist us in our lives. It is available for us to choose again and again. Free will is our ability to make another decision. With the gift of free will, we have the freedom of choice to make voluntary decisions, consciously or unconsciously, to perform an action, to think a thought, or to feel an emotion. Free will brings us, not only terrific joy, but also tremendous conflicts of choice. Our choices of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual free will shape and direct our lives. This abundant freedom can make people very uncomfortable, even scared. This is where the big lessons are which can create fear. Being in the place of fear nudges us forward to trust, reach for faith. We finally discover we have another opportunity, which provides us with still more free will, so we can discover another outcome. POWERFUL!!! We can respond freely, openly and deliberately. We have the power to decide how to treat people, what to take and what not to take from our life experiences. We have the power to pursue our dreams, fulfill our destiny, or be devoted to our highest spiritual potential. Or simply decide how to live our life. Obstacles, blocks, brick walls, seemingly, insurmountable situations do show up for us. We question, now what? Why me, how do I get through this? Our free will sometimes appears to be under the control of some cosmic force we cannot control. Doubt, despair and resentment, enter our minds. Perhaps, we feel abused, controlled, betrayed, or rejected. However, this is the moment: the Teacher of the universe has shown up for us. This is the Divine time to find our free will. We can choose again. There is a Divine energy that does show up for us. We really do get what we want or need. Our job is to search, to seek, to open up to possibilities. It is finding another perspective. Consider the “unwanted” situation may be just the lesson to provide guidance for us. How can our greater good -our personal freedom of choice, our free will -find us if we continue to allow ourselves to be buried beneath the rubble of forced efforts to control, manipulate, and demand things go our way? This is the place of resistance. When we release our fear, ask for Divine guidance, take a breath, and release our resistance, we open up the possibilities. Search for our own responsibility. Ask ourselves, “what part of this can I take responsibility for?” This is the opening of the doorway for new ideas and new choices to enter. When you begin to own your situation, take responsibility for who you are; energy shifts, mountains move, and the Universe opens up many new pathways. This is freedom. This is stepping into your free will.
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The Enrichment of
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ensuality is a word that I believe has very powerful origins but is often only attributed to select behaviors and situations. While it, of course, relates to sexual enjoyment and seduction and I would be absolutely remiss to suggest that Bellydance has no sexual connotation; however first and foremost sensuality begins with the senses. The gratification of all the senses is often intuitively understood and forms all the warm fuzzy feelings we get in our happiest moments. The smell of cookies baking while lights twinkle on a holiday tree as we cuddle up in a warm blanket. The booming bass echoing in our chest at a concert pulsing with the energy of hundreds of people. Indulging in fine chocolate and a massage from a loved one. Now picture this: Candlelight dimly flickers in a dark room punctuated by a floor washed with LED color. A performer appears, gauzy veils clinging to shaking hips spewing hundreds of sparkling beads while the room fills with the velvet sounds of instruments you’ve never heard before. Whining horns, heavy drums, snake-like rattles in a cacophony of mystery as the dancer winds through the crowd seemingly by magic. Now imagine YOU are that performer. The weight of heavily sequined costumes wrapped around your body as muscles contract to the sovereign rhythm. The perfume you applied earlier drips from your pores while making eye contact with the audience cheering you on. Or, perhaps you are in a Bellydance class hearing the music for the very first time completely astounded that your body is moving in such a way. Pretty sexy, right? Sexiness, confidence, and seduction are not solely assigned to the quality of a physical body. Bellydance is the sum of many parts that include techniques stemming from several folkloric dances from the Arab world, musical comprehension and the presentation of several
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your own body for all that it is. It’s strengths, weaknesses, abilities and the parts of your body that you may have forgotten that you had. Sacred movement is not prejudice, either. This dance belongs to everyone regardless of race, gender or age. Everyone can connect to the sacred being within and move to the music from the birthplace of humanity to delight every sense. The academics among us (guilty as charged) will also love the mental stimulation of different languages and rare rhythms. The history and evolution of the dance as we now know it parallels the timelines of American immigration, economic changes and political conflicts. There is something for everyone and every part of yourself in Bellydance. It is a delight to watch, exuberant to practice and rich to experience. Give it a try and see what part you uncover about yourself!
Oriana is a professional Bellydance performer, teacher and the Director of Midnight Lotus Dance Company. She lives in Wesley Chapel and teaches in over four studio locations. For more information please visit www.orianabellydancer. com
generations’ influence that developed the costuming we are familiar with today. Yes, it is a very good workout as well. Bellydance emphasizes core strength, balance and particularly works the Psoas muscles (these two rubber band like muscles attach at the base of the spine and wrap down the leg through the pelvic area). Those who consistently feel tightness in the hips and lower back, as well as those who are in rehabilitation from injury, will enjoy low-impact aerobic benefit from the healing modality that Bellydance provides. Students who are already active will be pleased to find that Bellydance is a fun cardio addition that can be advanced to several levels. An hour of Bellydance class can burn up to 300-400 calories. The physical fitness components are what I am most often asked about, but clearly, there is so much more to this ancient art form! My teaching experience has shown me that the calorie burn is a great bonus to the feelings of accomplishment and self-confidence that students gain. I believe this is because the core movements foster a deeper connection to the way the body is structured and the individuality of one’s muscular movements. Put in simpler terms, you begin to understand www.tampabaywellness.com
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“The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
It’s Not Always About Slaying the Dragon
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hen was the last time you saw a dragon? Other than in a movie, you may say, never. Think again; we all have a few dragons in our lives. Our dragons can come to us in many different sizes and shapes. Some show up in the form of our most challenging relationships. Others may reveal themselves by means of a physical or health challenge-and yet others by means of our financial affairs. Irrespective of their point of origin, it is wise to remember that, as in all dragon fairy tales, we each have the power to tame the beast-but there is something we must do first. The tendency is to withdraw, don our armor, prepare for battle, or simply run away and hide. There is great power in knowing that our greatest weapon of “choice” is our next thought. What shall that thought be? Will we react to, or respond to, the intimidating roar of our dragon? Choose your weapon wisely because most dragons don’t scare easily, nor should they...and that is actually the good news. Why? Because our dragons have something they want to tell us and they are very dedicated to getting the message through to us. Dragons can talk; they are mystical messengers from a different realm of mind and they don’t reveal themselves to us to scare us but to get our attention; to teach us something important IF we are willing to listen and learn. The next time the dragon shows up as a challenge in some area of your life rather than running from it or putting on your armor, consider standing your ground and asking it what message it brings--and listen intently. You may learn exactly what you need to know to be the hero in the story your own life. Peace, Dennis
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Peace...
Peace of Mind &
a Piece of Cake
actually living them. Living untruthfully to others or yourself is painful and stressful. It requires the body to use a lot of energy and time, and can cause paranoia and confusion in your mind. The more things you can take off your plate that cause you internal pain, the more you will see your peace of mind go up.
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here are three things you need in your life- Peace, Peace of Mind and a Piece of Cake. A little bit of each will help balance you and help you to live a more productive and fulfilled life.
Peace
Want to make your mind and body happy? Then get rid of any toxic anger or grudges you are holding on to. If you find yourself holding onto the past, now is the time to let go. The great thing about forgiveness is you don’t have to feel it, you just do it. And, you are doing it for yourself, no one else. 16
Sometimes we see ourselves as noncombative people because we walk away from fights, don’t yell and rarely get mad. However, don’t forget about the way you treat yourself. You may not be at war with other people, but reflect to make sure you are not at war with yourself. Peace encompasses peace with yourself, too.
Peace of Mind
The best things in life are free, and peace of mind constitutes one of them. A great way to live healthy is to have peace of mind. Peace of mind gives us happiness, energy and the ability to sleep at night. Want more peace of mind? List out your morals and values and see if you are JULY 2018
While you are working on forgiveness, becoming a better person and doing everything else that you do in a day’s work, don’t forget to have that piece of cake. And I mean that literally and figuratively. Every once in a while, eat a slice of your favorite cake. More importantly though, make sure that you have some fulfillment and fun in your life. Don’t forget all about your bucket listers, your dreams and doing the things that make you let go, laugh hysterically and make you feel like you are really living. I understand we all “have” to do things for survival, like work and pay bills, but that is not all that life has to offer you. You do have time for the enjoyable things in life. You make time for work, make time for Life. You can do it. The challenge is to reflect on how you can add a little more peace, peace of mind and a piece of cake to your life. Then, select one of the areas and begin adding more of that into your life. Peace, Peace of Mind, Piece of Cake. Make sure your life has all three. ___________________________________ Dr. Jaime Kulaga, PhD, LMHC, CPC Certified Professional Coach www.drjaimek.com Tampa Bay Wellness
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t’s vibrational—synchronicities happen when you raise your vibration and raise consciousness. They lead you to what you’re asking about—answers, guidance and knowledge. As you are seeking to find, you will receive alignments and connections through the synchronicities. Synchronicities happen to help you to grow, to expand perspective and awareness, to understand and to reveal. Also, they help you to align with details and opportunities in vibrational alignment for those things on your path to manifest as higher life purpose assignments, missions and projects. Just begin by asking within. What is my higher life purpose? What do I do to begin to manifest higher life purpose? To help you to experience more synchronicities, be aware of your thoughts. Choose neutral thinking, thoughts that are higher vibrational and only thoughts that you truly want to manifest into your reality. The mind is a power we were given to create with. When we combine mind with heart field energy or feeling, we begin to create into the reality of form. Be mindful and let go, release all lower vibrations, discordant thoughts, distractions, negative energies, for they lower your vibration and interfere with higher manifestations coming into reality. Remember everything is vibrational energy and specific vibrational frequencies. Be willing to look within and clear all that is not in alignment with your higher truth and that is no longer serving your highest good. Learn to be a good solver of mysteries, a good detective— to make the connections, to decipher the meaning and to get the messages within the synchronicities, and then follow through with actions. The better you are able to receive the messages and follow through with timely actions, the more synchronicities you will get. With follow through actions and more flow of synchronicities, you will be able to complete your goals, projects, assignments, missions, your creations. In the flow, you find that you are and were never alone. The access to higher guidance and assistance has always been with you. You just needed to ask, seek, knock within, from www.tampabaywellness.com
your soul to spirit. You will feel blessed, uplifted, supported and able to step into more of your higher truth and power, to fulfill your highest potential realities. Dream big and realize intuitive knowing that comes to you is meant for you. They are clues and messages to help you to realize and to manifest your higher life purpose, accomplish soul work, manifest a life of destiny fulfilled. All this happens in the state of flow of synchronicities, and as you attune your vibrations higher, raise consciousness, you can experience the miracle blessings that happen in higher vibrational alignments. By Carolyn Puckett - You can find my book “Divine Connection Stories and Tools for Synchronicities and Miracles” by Princess Mani on Amazon.com. Carolyn Puckett is an Expert Myofascial Release Therapist, Spiritual Response Therapy Practitioner, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Teacher of Meditation. www.BlissMyofascialRelease.com. Facebook- Bliss Myofascial Release.
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What to Plant
Annuals/Bedding plants: Summer annuals to plant now include celosia, coleus, torenia, and ornamental pepper. Bulbs: Butterfly lily and gladiolus can be planted during the middle of summer. See Herbs: While summer is too hot to start herbs from seeds, many do well if started from small plants. Palms: Continue planting palms while the rainy season is in full swing. Support large palms with braces for 6–8 months after planting. Nails should not be driven directly into a palm trunk. Vegetables: Start your Halloween pumpkins this month, but watch out for mildew diseases. Okra and Southern peas can also be planted.
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Trees: Prepare for hurricane season by checking trees for damaged or weak branches and pruning if needed. Hire an ISA-certified arborist. Lawns: Determine the cause of any lawn problems before taking action. If an insect is the culprit, treat only the affected area. Rule out disease or sprinkler malfunction. Fertilizer Bans: Some municipalities in central Florida prohibit the application of fertilizer to lawns and/or landscape plants during the summer rainy season (June– September). See if such an ordinance exists in your area. Vegetable garden: Use summer heat to solarize the vegetable garden for fall planting. It takes 4–6 weeks to kill weeds, disease, and nematodes, so start now. Azaleas: Prune no later than mid-July to protect developing buds for next spring's bloom. Irrigation: Install an inexpensive rain shutoff device to save money by overriding an irrigation system when it rains. If one is already installed, check that it is operating properly. Pests on ornamental plants: Inspect the leaves of azaleas and ornamental plants for small white dots that may indicate lace bugs at work. Spray forcefully with water to help control this pest. Citrus: Check citrus trees for damage to fruit or leaves and take action to minimize the effect of insects and/or disease on developing fruit and the overall health of the tree.
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Keeping Dogs Cool and Hydrated for Summer
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BY ANGELA ARDOLINO
s we change our calendars from June, to July, and later to August, the heat can become unbearable. Staying hydrated and cool during the summer can be a struggle-- and that is just as a (relatively) fur-free human! For man’s best friend, however, the summer can be even harder. Unlike humans, dogs don’t sweat, so staying cool can be a challenge. Combine that with walking barefoot on hot asphalt and you have the recipe for an overheated, tired pup. Although most dogs, regardless of breed or fluff factor, can handle warm climates, some breeds may require a little bit extra TLC in the heat. Fortunately, there simple ways that you can keep your dog hydrated and cool so that you can both enjoy the summer outdoors together.
Keep Your Pup Hydrated
If you are planning an afternoon out or a longer walk, make sure to pack a bottle of water and a water bowl. A collapsible water bowl can fit right in your pocket and is easy to pack for long road-trips. Keeping your dog hydrated may seem painfully obvious, but it is easy to forget that dogs need more water than usual during the summer. Although dogs usually only need an ounce of water per pound of their body weight per day, during the summer that can increase -especially for younger pups and females. When outside, your dog may also prefer smaller amounts of water over a longer period of time.
Schedule Walks During Cooler Times of Day
To avoid overheating, pay attention to the time of day that you are taking your longer walks. Just like you don’t want to be outside at noon, when the sun is blazing highest, your pooch doesn’t want to be out either. Early morning and evenings are a great time to get outside for a nice long walk.
Grooming Goes a Long Way
If your dog has a thicker, longer coat, regular grooming can help them tolerate the summer heat. Not only will grooming keep your dog nice and clean after they have spent afternoons romping outside, but it can help your pet regulate his or her temperature. www.tampabaywellness.com
your dog. Try to avoid pavement and take a long walk through the grass. If your dog does hurt his paws or gets a sunburn, use Nourish Salve by CBD DOG HEALTH to help with the pain and healing. Available for purchase at https://beautifythebeast.com/product/ nourish-cbd-dog-hemp-coconut-salve/
Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
Your dog’s undercoat can provide protection against UV rays and can insulate against heat -- but, if the undercoat is matted and not maintained, it cannot do its job properly. Between regular grooming, brush your dog to keep their undercoat healthy.
Offer Your Pooch Some Perks
Playing outside seems like a perk enough to some pet parents, but during the hot summer months, even the dog park can be exhausting. To make outside play more fun, offer your dog a cool, wet towel to lay on. Filling a kiddie pool with water for your dog is another way to perk them up. Giving your dog cold treats is another way to combat the heat. If you live near water, like a safe lake or dog beach, let your dog play in the water to cool down. If you plan to board your pet during the summer, make sure that they are somewhere inside and are given the opportunity to play outside in a cool, shaded area. For example, pets boarded through Beautify the Beast at Fire Flake Farm get to run and play in a spring fed lake during the summer.
Pickup from the Pavement
The air above pavement can be up to 10 degrees hotter than the air above grass. If just the AIR is that much hotter, imagine how painful it would be to stand on that pavement without any shoes. Before exposing your pooch’s paw pads to hot pavement, reach down and touch it. If it is hot enough to give you pause (or, rather, paws), it is too hot for JULY 2018
Heat stroke in a dog can look different than heat stroke in a human. A normal temperature for a dog is up to 101.5 -- any higher than that is a cause for concern. If your dog is experiencing rapid breathing and panting, muscle tremors, fatigue, or excess salivation, they may be having a heat stroke. If they are staggering or seem to be acting unusual, bring them inside and call your vet. You can cool your dog down during a heat stroke with cool water and by wrapping them with cold, wet towels. Avoid trying to drop the dog’s temperature too suddenly, as this can be dangerous. Always remember to call the vet if your dog is exhibiting these behaviors and may be overheated.
A Few More Tips
• Dogs with shorter noses and long, thick coats may be less comfortable as the temperatures rise. Dogs with a shorter nose, like bulldogs or pugs, have a much smaller nasal passage which affects their ability to regulate their body temperature. Although these breeds tend to have shorter, thinner coats, they should still be monitored a little bit extra for signs of heat stroke. • NEVER leave your dog in a hot car. • Don’t leave your dog tied up outside in the heat. • Keep your house nice and cool inside so that pets have a reprieve from the heat. • Use common sense. If you would overheat and become exhausted, your dog probably would too. There aren’t many humans who would want to be tied up and left outside all day, locked in a hot car, left outside with no water, and given no way to cool down.
For more information on keeping your dog safe and happy this summer, visit https://beautifythebeast.com/dog-blog/. ____________________________________ Angela Ardolino has been caring for animals since she was 8 years old and has operated a farm rescue for over 10 years. She also is the owner of Beautify the Beast a natural pet salon and spa. She has three dogs, and 4-10 at anytime that she is fostering, or boarding, visit www.angelaardolino.com to find out more or www. facebook.com/fireflakefarm to find out more about Fire Flake Farm.
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Discovering the Dance Between Synchronicity and Serendipity! By Arielle Giordano
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ave you ever experienced the movement of “AWE”? The awesome moment when you are thinking of something or someone such as a person, event or thing and it manifests right in front of your very eyes!! You experience a coincidental occurrence of events including psychic events that are meaningfully related and such similar thoughts in separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens. These events seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality. Intuition, harmony and resonance, this is synchronicity! Serendipity is an occurrence that is unexpected, unsought and unintended and associated with words such as discovery, luck and spontaneity. Synchronicity was applied in the psychology of Carl Jung a Swiss Psychologist Jung invented the word synchronicity from the Greek syn—with, together—and chronos—time. Synchronicity means moving-together-in-time Surprise is the basic characteristic that happens when a thought in the mind is mirrored by an external event to which there is no apparent causal connection. Words associated with synchronicity are intuition, harmony, and resonance. Under the parasol of synchronicity Jung included a variety of extraordinary events such as telepathy, precognition and clairvoyance and apparitions. Synchronicity and serendipity began in my childhood. Coincidences would happen without a reason or understanding and be meaningfully related. As a child, I had dreams of my father’s death
and he passed away when I was thirteen. I had visions of being here before and how different everything looked now. These insights did frighten me at times because they were so –extra-ordinary. And some of my dreams and visions did become a reality. After my mother’s passing in my twenties, I left Florida and moved to California. I wanted to be a famous dancer (a childhood dream after dancing at Busch Gardens). In California, I felt my third eye opening in my forehead. At the time, I really did not understand what was happening. I could see the world within and without. During this time, I was teaching dance and also considering attending law school. I met an Administrator at the school who suggested I meet a woman named Beryl. Beryl was a medium and a psychic who held medium group sessions in her home. At the first meeting, I jumped the first time I heard a different voice speak from her lips. My meeting Beryl was synchronicity and serendipity. Synchronicity happened because it was coincidental and meaningfully related in my meeting her. It was also serendipity occurring because it was unintended, unsought, unexpected and perfect timing. I appreciated Beryl’s understanding and guidance in the early stages of my intuitive opening and the beginning of an endless awakening on deeper levels of knowledge. Change discovered from a recognition of what matters most not to make life better but just because it is true.
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A Ray of Light Shining on Kundalini Yoga
By Sach Dharam Kaur,
“The question is, ‘Are you spiritual or are you not?’ The truth is you are. The reality is you don’t believe it.” (Yogi Bhajan)
rect Dial-up number for the Universe”. Warm up movements: The practice typically begins with a few basic energizing warm-up movements of the spine (like catcow), often including Pranayam, a breathing pattern to go along with the movement or by itself. (For example: long deep breath in/out through the nose, or breathing only through left nostril, or the very beneficial Breath of Fire, just to list a few.) Kriya: After the warm up, the participants begin the Kriya. Kriya is basically a set of exercises that elicit a physiological response within the body on a general level or can also be very specific, pertaining to an organ, or system within the physical or energetic bodies. A Kriya can have 1 movement or a set of 20 exercises. Each exercise within a Kriya has a specified amount of time which can range from 30 seconds to 11 minutes. To explain it differently, each Kriya is a healing prescription/medicine that has its desired/ potential healing/changing effects. Specified time duration for each exercise is like the dosage for this medicine and each of its ingredients. Most exercise times are adjusted by the teacher to accommodate for general population but also to fit in the parameters of the class time. However, the “purpose” of a teacher is to deliver YOU to your experience of this practice. The path of Kundalini Yoga can lead to infinite possibilities for spiritual growth, but ultimate it is to experience your Infinity within your Finite form. Kundalini Yoga is a precise science based on sacred geometry, astrology, physiology, psychology, and spirituality. Kriyas help open the channels in the body (such as circulatory, respiratory, meridians) and help to relieve excess energy/jitters from the body to enable a person to relax deeper and be at ease with meditation, after relaxation. Kriyas change from class to class. There are thousands and thousands of Kriyas, so each class offers you a unique experience with different Kriyas and meditations. An entire lifetime with a daily practice won’t be enough to go through all the Kriyas. Relaxation and Gong: At the end of a Kriya, students lay down to relax in Savasana – corpse pose. This relaxation period is an integral part of the practice. The more you can deeply relax, physically and mentally, the more you maximize the power of your Organism (Body’s) ability to rejuvenate, restore, recalibrate itself. Meditation: Just like the Kriyas, each meditation is its own gem and used to achieve a desired effect, purpose, or
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his quote, read by the teacher, Haribur Kaur, at the end of my FIRST Kundalini Yoga class, is what “hooked” me on to this Practice since March 2014. I became a regular attendee for almost 2 years. At that time, I concluded that Kundanili Yoga is truly a way of life for me, as it helped me in all aspects of my life: relationships, parenting, self-awareness. I completed the (Level I) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training (as taught by Yogi Bhajan™); currently in Level II, but began teaching in January of 2017 as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher of the Aquarian Age. This mystical practice is deeply rooted in the science of Humanology. A complete system of psychology to promote human excellence and spirit. It incorporates the technology of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, and principles of spiritual (yogic) teachings. Since I started teaching it, here in Pasco County area, the attendance in the classes continues to steadily grow. I feel that Kundalini Yoga is among one of those formerly secret, highly guarded practices of ancient mystics, sages, and yogis and it holds the wisdom, like a key to unlock the powers of the Universe within the Self. This is a practice of Mastering Self through the body, mind, and breath. Amidst every kind of Yoga trend going on right now, this practice remains very sacred and undiluted by Western influences. I invite you to journey into your Self in nearby Kundalini Yoga class. Check it out for yourself. What you can expect in a Kundalini Yoga class? Duration of the classes: Classes are typically longer than 60 minutes and might range from 75 minutes to 90 minutes, including extended Gong relaxation. Tune-In: The class begins with synchronization of participants’ breaths, and then to tune-in with a Mantra, called Adi Mantra “Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo”. The English translation from Gurmukhi (a derivative of Sanskrit) would mean something like: I bow to the Divine Teacher within, I bow. (Similarly, to a commonly known yogic greeting Namaste, meaning “I bow to You”). The tuning-in process allows participants to center themselves, to create a space and intent for their practice, as they establish a connection to the Lineage of great Masters and Teachers of Kundalini Yoga technology. If I were to explain it differently, tuning-in is like a “Di-
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outcome. Meditations vary in their duration and range from 3 minutes to 11 minutes, can be longer given the class time duration and format. Meditations can include a specific breath technique or sequence. It can also involve hand positions and gestures, called Mudras. For example, the most common mudra is known as the Wisdom Mudra (Gyan Mudra), joins index fingertips with thumb tips. Mudra means Seal. When we press our finger tips in a mudra we create a specific seal which directs the energy within the body. Meditations may include a specific eye gaze, such as “the eye-brow point” (3rd Eye Chakra, the seat of the Intuitive Knowingness), or maybe to the tip of the nose. Sometimes, there are mantras to be chanted, or simply listened to. Mantra is the Mind Current. (Man – Mind, Tra - Current). The thoughts running through our minds are also mind currents. When we employ the technology of mantra, we can minimize our mental chatter and really direct our Prana, Life Sustaining Energy, to our intention within each practice. Meditations that include mantras, mudras, pranayam are very powerful, because their potent combination directs the mind to focus on the present moment, leaving very little room for the mind to wonder, and it gets better and better with practice. Practice Seal: To conclude each practice, the class sings a Blessing song, adapted by Yogi Bhajan from the Woodstock 1969, to bless our Selves, bless our loved ones or all of Humanity, and bless our Beloved Mother Earth. The words to this song: May the longtime sun shine upon You, all Love surround You, and the pure Light within You, guide your way on (3x). Sat Nam (3x). We then SEAL the practice with chanting Sat Nam, meaning Truth is my Name/Identity. (Sat – Truth; Nam – Name). I like to conclude each class with a quote by Yogi Bhajan, a message, a teaching that can help someone that day, that moment, or at any moment thereafter. Some teachers offer a blessing or a prayer. “To change our world, we must go to the
place that corrupts it. And that place is the Human Mind.” – Yogi Bhajan What is Kundalini? Kundalini is the “Nerve” of the Soul. It’s your Mate (True Soul-Mate), Your Higher Self, Your Spirit. Kundalini Nerve is the creative potential of every Human Being. Every yoga limb has its place and purpose. But let me ask you this: If You can achieve a certain level of fulfillment, prosperity, inner peace, greater health by practicing Hatha-type yoga for 25 years, but you could get there within 3 years by practicing Kundalini Yoga – Which one would you choose? The speed with which people begin to feel the effects of Kundalini Yoga differ from person to person, but it is faster than most other yoga practices. It’s a deep inner work, and it can be physically demanding at times. Everything can be modified and scaled down, to the very basic of simply visualizing the physical movements. The inner work is a different story. Many times, people, unaware, are scared to face their inner junk, scared to even pop the lid open. It takes a certain level of courage and tenacity. The rewards are priceless. The whole Universe supports you, and you become aware of it, because you understand your body so much better as an instrument, how to fine-tune it, how to tune-in to a frequency you desire, how to connect to your Intuitive Guidance, how to chant and vibrate the Cosmos so it clears the path for you. This practice is transformational in every way. The key is just to show up for Your Self! “No one else can limit you. If you want to limit yourself, you can. Otherwise the entire resources of the Universe are yours to use.” “To change our world, we must go to the place that corrupts it. And that place is the Human Mind.” – Yogi Bhajan Kundalini Yoga has a way of working on the mind but with the use of the body. The mind is important, but the body is the substratum of the mind. The mind’s subconscious issues cannot be resolved with the mind. This practice combines the wisdom
of Ayurveda and Yoga into one powerful practice that can be used as a daily prescription for optimal health of mind, body, spirit and soul. As we entered the Spring season, we began to focus on season’s change and followed the nature’s cycle of cleanse and detox, one organ at a time. On a physical level, we did a Kriya called “Let the Liver Live”, used one of liver cooling breaths, and on a mind level we meditated on “Releasing Inner Anger”. We worked on Kidneys and Glandular system. Last year, we completed two different 5-class series on opening the Heart Center and Becoming Fearless. People of all backgrounds expressed how much more peaceful they felt immediately after class, and many reported carrying that feeling with them for a few days after. Imagine what a regular practice can do?!! It’s a practice where your mind, body and soul all get a dose of rejuvenation. “When we begin to feel spirituality, it changes our scale of Values.” To conclude, I would just simply invite you to have your very own Kundalini Yoga experience. If you are still reading this article, chances are You are Ready. And as Yogi Bhajan said: “There is no identity for you, except your spiritual identity. There is no grace for you but to learn. There is not achievement other than to become learned. There is no power but to share what you have learned with all and everyone”. Sat Nam – Namaste Sophia Zayfman (Sach Dharam Kaur)
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By Dr. Imsara ARIES March 21st – April 19th Take your cue from nature! If you look around carefully, you can see the hints to your questions surround you. Leave material pursuits to others. There is much more adventure that awaits. Curb impulsivity and focus on one or two possibilities. Proceed when your gut gives the signal.
LEO July 23 – August 22 Grace is the secret code word all month long. Move forward in your best inde-pendent sense while you also take the time to notice new signals being broadcasted. It is all about cultivating awareness. One or two of the choices you make can lead you into new experiences. Relish these times and fear not. Just pay attention!
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22nd – Dec. 21st Modestly and sincerity are your allies now. New starts are to be made but it is best to wait until August. Refine and review prior to that time. There are some things that are no obvious to you as yet. Keep things in moderation. Make sure you take enough time out to smell the roses.
TAURUS
GEMINI
April 20th – May 20th
May 21st– June 20th
Still treading water? That is going to change and you can rely on that. It is better to be proactive. Spend part of this summer slowly but surely moving towards new goals. And new means new. Things and ways of being prior to this summer will tend to show the signs of wear and tear. Be pro-active.
First. you must admit to yourself you do not know how to do some things. Inexperience is not the worst thing in the world. Make it fun. Step out and just go one step at a time. It is folly to do otherwise and worse to sit and do nothing. This is the way to further progress.
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LIBRA
August 23 to September 22
Sept. 23rd – Oct. 22nd Calls for adaptation to constantly shifting circumstances are par for the course. Outline the most important goals that need be done. Make time for some con-templation and ponder new patterns of living being, doing. Take some time out to plan for self-discovery and pleasure.
when dealing with outer relationships, it is always important to return to the center of yourself. Communicate clearly with others. Look at the larger picture when caught to much in the details. Stay flexible while offering your hard-earned wisdom to those that ask for it.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22nd – Jan. 19th It is time to hold to worthy values and attitudes while at the same time being open to new developments. Actions need to be connected to the greater welfare of others. In other words, “Do No Harm.” Seek to achieve your aims while also seek-ing to help others along as it is shown to you. Live your heart, not head.
CANCER June 21st – July 22nd You can trust certain situations that are beginning to take form in your life. An honest and sincere attitude is the basis for shoring up relationships in need of repair. Boundaries will always be important to a better quality of life for you. Stay in touch with people’s needs but do so from a distance.
SCORPIO October 23 to November 21 Repairs are needed, perhaps in real estate or internal corrections need to be made. You must keep things in line with what you deeply value, yet be sensitive that much of what you value might tend to shift over the coming years. Look upon your life as in need of reform in some way. What area might that be?
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PISCES
Jan. 20th – Feb. 18th
Feb. 19th – March 20th
The main topic of the day is reform for you. There are some areas in which you lacking either adequate experience or resources to move forward. What does that look like for you? Contemplate. The jury is out much of the summer/. Do your research, refine and reexamine your goals. Take a vacation for new scenery can open you up in new places.
You are growing stronger within yourself. Old self images are fading away as your True Self begins to grow in both strength and vigor. If this is mystify-ing to you, you are not paying attention. Old habits kept in place will be useless to you in the times ahead. Be fresh, be open and be direct when and where necessary.
Dr. Imsara is an evolutionary astrologist, acupuncture physician, teacher and facilitator of journeys to expand and support your evolution. She holds a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health. Imsara is offering a series of excit-ing new classes in St. Petersburg and at Wings Bookstore in St Petersburg. Dr. Im-sara also teaches classes at the Temple of the Living God and in Bradenton. Retreats are planned for 2018 and will be posted on my website and by signing up for my newsletter at: www.imsara.com. Dr. Imsara sees clients and patients at her home of-fice and also does phone consults. Call for an appointment at: 727. 821.8300 24
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The Fourth Dimension
By Charles Zinner
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hat is synchronicity and does it really exist? What does it mean to each of us and is it truly relevant at all, in other words, is there a practical or even a spiritual meaning? Synchronicity is defined as the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (such as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality. This definition seems to emphasize coincidence which is a term which is defined as the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection. Often, synchronicity is incorrectly connoted as not having any relationships, an event completely unexplainable. Often people dismiss the phenomenon with a term such as “deja vu” as if that is a reasonable way of explaining something seemingly unexplainable. Do synchronous events happen? Yes. In fact, they occur in many settings. An example is the momentous event which shocked our country on 9/11. Prior to that, many people had visions of a disastrous nature. Many of these came in precognitive dreams. Another example is President Lincoln who dreamed of his own death – he told his wife. The event happened three hours later. In fact, one little –discussed type of synchronicity is the shared dream. Did you know people can share the same dream? I have experienced this, and the other person described the same details as I experienced in my dreams- except they were from her view. What does this mean to us? At some level, we all glimpse the big picture, but we interpret it differently. This means www.tampabaywellness.com
that all things are shared on one the infinite level of Consciousness which we access through a meditative state of mind. Because this level of reality is infinite, it touches all of us – meaning that on some level, we are creating a personal reality that appears unfathomable at the conscious level. We all know the concept of “God” or the “Creator”. At the conscious level it means one thing, but at the infinite there is a spiritual power and energy that connects us all, therefore, when synchronous events are experienced, often fail to comprehend the meaning. We tend to be dismissive and say “Just another dream”, or “It was a coincidental thought”…. Really ? How many advances in society came from those who accessed this level…were Edison’s inventions just coincidental…. He used to sleep and then dream answers. The double helix came from altered state in which the scientist used to connect the dots and establish a scientific advance in world knowledge. The widely known 100th monkey effect- when one monkey did something different and it spread across the world… it is simply the connection of global consciousness that provides the answer….this and many more examples can be shown which illustrate it. JULY 2018
Coincidence? Imagine how history would have changed if Lincoln had not gone to the theater but instead, used his spiritual awareness and made a different choice? What is its relevance? In everyday life we see things that appear unconnected. The infinite level consciousness (Creator) uses symbols, and like the Native-Americans, Greeks (oracles), and ancient civilizations who used them as interpretations of reality, the aspects or symbols are indeed seen portents of one’s reality. One who recognizes and is alert, will be in the right place at the right time for a better life course. This is the relevance symbols, coincidence or synchronicity and one’s spiritual awareness- that is, it can lead to a more fortuitous life path. Yes, it has practical applications- such as meeting the right person for a relationship- whether romantic, professional or other. The key is learning symbols as well as going within (meditation, contemplation, achieving a Zen or calmness of mind) so that one can clearly expand awareness spiritual reality. Then and only then, will one flow and find ease, peace and joy through wonderful synchronicity!
Charles Zinner, M.S. Education; B.A. History & Political Science minor. Completed the National Association of Spiritualist Churches (NSAC) Education program through the Morris Pratt Institute, the educational arm of the NSAC. Reverendship through the UB (Universal Brotherhood), Reiki Master, Tarot reader, Numerologist, Theta-healer, teacher, lecturer. Available for Tarot &/or Numerology readings. Email: mystical@yahoo. com 25
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editation is a blessed, divine channel of communication and oneness with your higher self and higher guides which is always available. One just needs the knowledge to connect and communicate. It takes practice, firstly learning how to clear the mind of thoughts and distractions, to be fully present, holding the space, engaging in full deep breaths with the crown aligned over the spine. Being in this state will allow superconscious communication to flow in from your higher self to your body through the channel of light of your energy body. You may begin to receive intuitive messages, then with more practice, mastering to receive all of your intuitive messages and then onto telepathic communication. Along with meditation, a yoga practice with breath
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work will help to open up the energy of the body. If there are denser restrictions in the body, healing the blocked energy in the chakras and fascia may be on your path to enlightenment. There are some tools that are helpful. Create a higher vibrational space with sacred images, music, candles, incense, etc. Have a daily meditation practice when the outer world is still quiet--before sunrise is ideal. Receive messages from your higher self and spirit guides. Hold the space for intuitive messages to flow into your consciousness. Ask yes or no questions that have been on your mind. As the passage Matthew 7:7 states, “Ask and it will be given to you.” Ask the questions and you shall receive the answers. The truth is, we have not been connecting to our higher selves enough, nor asking enough questions to receive the spirit guidance that was always available. We must ask to receive because we are given free will. Ask questions regarding all areas and aspects of your life. Start with one topic at a time. Practice feeling in your heart space the messages from your higher self and higher guides. If you need more tools, perhaps try using a pendulum JULY 2018
to have a visual way of seeing the yes or no responses. The morning meditation practice can be expanded to include an evening meditation practice--before sunset is ideal. Mastering meditation so it becomes an ongoing meditation is a long-term goal. It is a state of being aligned with one’s super consciousness, knowing and being oneness with the higher self and higher guidance at all times. ____________________________________ CAROLYN PUCKETT is a Myofascial Release Therapist, Physical Therapist, Quantum Energy Healer, Spiritual Response Therapy Practitioner, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, author of two books and teacher on the topics of meditation, higher life purpose, vibrational energy and Ascension. You can find more information at www. BlissMyofascialRelease. com. Email: Carolyn@ BlissMyofascialRelease. com.
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Imagine yourself caught in a grain mill and ground into a million plus tiny particles! A
s a child, I overheard my grandmother say to my mother, “I been through the mill but I didn’t get ground up.” That quote stayed with me throughout my life and later became one of my favorite mantras while going through my own “mill of life.” It was not until I sat down and wrote my memoir, Don’t Come Down from the Chinaberry Tree, that I realized, my life is one huge miracle that was created with the start of one tiny miracle; my first breath. There are times when we get caught up in rhetorical language and quotes. We find ourselves emerged in the words of our ancestors and parents, but over time, the meaning gets lost somewhere along the way. Suddenly, something catastrophic happens to us that brings forth the language or quote that was planted within our spirit. We start to realize that our presence on earth is bigger than we can imagine and holds more miracles than “grains from the mill.” Usually, after a catastrophic life event, we desperately try to make sense of what is happening. We begin to piece together our past journey and how it led us to our present path. There is a process of asking internal questions such as, “why me?” After a while, reflection of self, family, community and the world becomes our new focus. We feel an intense desire to want to serve or help others. Experiencing what one may consider, or was taught to call, living in darkness is reversed to living in light. When we live through and survive dark cycles of life, we are universally charged with the duty to consciously share the light. How many times have you heard someone say, “it’s a miracle that I am alive,” or “how did she/he survive that?” It is at that very moment in one’s spirit that universal connections are made and the realization that their life is a representation of a greater good. Even through chaos in one’s life, there is order. Contrary to popular belief, we live our lives on life’s terms, not our own. www.tampabaywellness.com
I left home at the age of sixteen to live with my eighteen-year boyfriend. He was extremely abusive. Within the five years of our living together, I birthed four children. On one occasion, he forced me on the roof of a high-rise building, unclothed me, pulled me to the edge and threatened to push me off. My past life was recreated in a matter of seconds. The universal order of foundational experiences, images, and sayings plunged me into a trance. It was truly a miracle that I was not pushed off that roof! The miracle of my life being spared ignited that tiny spark of light inside of my spirit. Throughout the course of years to come, I continued to latch onto the light and I never for an instance felt alone or hopeless. It took years of running and getting back with that person until finally, with the help of a new friend who had experienced similar abuse from her spouse, my four children and I were rescued. A great amount of damage was done; physically, mentally and spiritually. The damage created cycles of abuse to myself that I was unaware of. However, one thing continued to spin miracles into my life. Divine light. It did not flicker out and throughout it all, I learned how to breathe. Meditation became the foundation of my life. It is at those moments of silence, that I can listen and connect with the universe. It is our breath that connects us to the universe. It is the loving order of in and out. It is our breath that will connect us in heaven or hell and while going through the mill of life and not getting ground up.
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Kids Yoga with Warrior Cameron Campbell, Warrior ONE Dunedin. Calling all Fun Warriors! We invite you to play & pose like the animals. Kids can come to learn, relax, craft, create, sing & grow with yoga. *Mat will be provided. (Ages 3-12). Sun, July 8th at 1 pm. Come early, attendance is limited. Nature’s Food Patch PaTcHwOrKs Community Room, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
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at 7 PM - 8 PM. Begin your week with a peaceful meditation circle to balance you. Get to know your Guides, Angels and Masters while receiving Messages from above. Love Offering of $11. Held at Spiritual Guidance & Learning 11580 Oakhurst Rd. #1 Largo, Florida 33774. RSVP: Carla (727) 460-7656 or email at carla.beetar@gmail.com.
Circle of Tampa Bay In the Practice of Automatic Writing Thursday, July 12th at 6:45 - 8:45 pm Seminole City Park, 7464 Ridge Road, Seminole Cost $20 Cash Intuitive development through the art of writing. Instructor: Tina Tricoche / 727-417-2578
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JULY 15-21 EFT Workshop: Emotional Freedom Tech-
nique that bypasses the subconscious to alleviate pain and facilitate healing. Led by Angie Castillo, July 15, 1-3pm. Donations accepted. Unity North Tampa, 19520 Holly Ln., Lutz. 813-948-4884
Circle of Tampa Bay Manifestation Workshop @ Zen Zone Experience, (727) 798-3964 Sunday, July 15th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. A workshop to harness deliberate creation. **Bring a journal.** $35 Tina Tricoche, 727-417-2578, ttric333@gmail.com
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JULY 22-31 Unity North Tampa Dedication Sunday, July 22, 11am; blessings and celebration of our new center. 19520 Holly Ln., Lutz. 813-9484884
Aura Photos and Soul Contract Readings with Howard Minton on Sunday
July 22, from 12-5. $60.00 Get your Aura photo and its colors explained to you in a 30 minute extensive reading. Or get a Soul Contract Reading by using your birth name and the ancient science of numerology. At the Zen Zone Experience, 3964 Tampa Rd Oldsmar Fl 34677 #727-798-3964 or book online at zenzoneexperience.com
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Got Allergies? with Dr. Brian Caswell DOM AP, The Art of Acupuncture. Do you suffer from watery & swollen eyes, runny nose, sneezing or itchy throat? Let Dr. Caz show you how to decrease - or eliminate - allergies through diet, vitamins, minerals & Chinese Medicine. Sat, July 28th at 11 am. Come early, seating is limited. Nature’s Food Patch PaTcHwOrKs Community Room, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 _________________________
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ake a minute to look at the diagram. Note the bidirectional meter in the upper right part of the diagram. If you live in a standard home with an electric bill your electric meter only flows electricity into your home, from the electric company to you. When you install solar panels the local electric utility switches out your old meter for a bidirectional meter that measures the flow of electricity in and OUT of your home. This is what a bidirectional meter looks like in real life: At least in Florida there is no cost from the utility to install this meter, the new bidirectional meter replaces your old analog meter. The old analog electric meter on your home costs the electric company more money because it requires meter readers.
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The new bidirectional meters allow your electric company to measure your usage remotely without the labor costs of an employee. Most of the current electric grid is a “dumb grid�, this means that the electric company has no idea how much electricity is needed at any given time in any given area. This is why during the summer months the local utility has to generate more power to keep your air conditioning running. This increase in power demand (on a 95 degree summer day) is the reason that we have rolling brownouts and blackouts. As residential solar becomes more commonplace, the electric company can use the data from bidirectional meters to allocate power in a more efficient way. For instance, a housing development that contains 30 or 40 homes with solar will be able to self-
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