Transformation Coaching Magazine April 2024

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Here at Transformation Academy we are excited to announce our April’s Transformation Academy Rising Star – Nirmala Jayaraman!

Our goal with this initiative is to recognize and celebrate group membership who demonstrate the heart and service of a coach. Each monthly recipient of this recognition will be selected for a unique reason. Some will be seasoned coaches who serve as valuable mentors within the group. Others may be just starting their coach-training journey and exude a contagious attitude or passion. Others may be actively supporting other group members, whether by providing resources, answering common questions, or providing moral support. Regardless of each of our wonderful group members’ background or experience, we all benefit from the mutual support and varied perspectives offered within this diverse group!

The Rising Star initiative is a way to give a special THANK YOU to those who go above and beyond to share of themselves within this community.

ABOUT NIRMALA:

Nirmala Jayaraman

The Nilgiris — 643219, Tamil Nadu, India https://www.instagram.com/the_mindsetmagic/

The Mindset Magic

Master Yourself, Own Your Life and Love it like a Boss

"Trust in your intuition and love frigging boldly."

As an INFJ [“Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, and Judging” personality type] with a childhood marked by feeling like an outcast, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery driven by a fascination with human behavior and potential. Exploring interests ranging from languages to martial arts, I discovered my passion for empowering others. Through a diverse array of experiences—from pursuing a career as an IPS [Indian Police Service] officer to delving into the realms of art and psychology—I honed my leadership skills and embraced my multifaceted nature. My journey led me to life coaching, where I obtained multiple certifications and specialized in empowering multi-passionate individuals to master themselves. With a mission to create a world where judgment is replaced with love, I embarked on a euphoric expedition of freeing minds and enabling them to love frigging boldly through my coaching and meditations.

WHAT IS YOUR NICHE (COACHING FOCUS) AND HOW DID YOU CHOOSE IT?

I chose the niche of “Self-Mastery for Multi-Passionate Working Individuals” based on my personal journey of self-discovery and exploration of diverse interests. Through my own experiences, I realized the importance of mastering oneself and embracing one’s multifaceted nature. I’m passionate about empowering others to do the same, to own their lives, and to love boldly, regardless of societal expectations. This niche allows me to combine

my expertise in various areas, from psychology to coaching, to help individuals navigate their own euphoric expedition of selfdiscovery and fulfillment.

WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?

My ideal client is the multi-passionate working individual, a dynamic and driven person who thrives on pursuing multiple interests and passions simultaneously. Typically aged between 25 to 45, they are highly educated and engaged in professions spanning technology, creative fields, entrepreneurship, or corporate sectors. My clients face common challenges such as difficulty in commitment, overwhelm and burnout, lack of focus, identity crisis, fear of missing out, difficulty in achieving mastery, social pressure, financial instability, relationship strain, self-doubt and imposter syndrome, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with work-life balance, and yearning for a sense of fulfillment across various aspects of their lives. They seek guidance on integrating their diverse interests into a cohesive life and career path, achieving success, continuous growth and learning, satisfaction in multiple domains, and cultivating a sense of balance and harmony. Motivated by a desire for personal growth, self-actualization, fulfillment, purpose, freedom of expression, creative expression, and meaningful impact, they are ready to invest in their self-mastery journey and embrace change to design a life that aligns with their values and passions.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A LIFE COACH?

My inspiration to become a life coach stems from my own journey of self-discovery and the transformative power of personal empowerment. I realized the value of embracing your authentic self and your own style of multi-passionate living. Witnessing the profound impact of coaching on my own life fueled

my desire to help others navigate their own paths to fulfillment and self-mastery.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COACHING?

I was engaged in coaching long before I formally recognized it as such. However, in a professional capacity, I began my coaching journey in June 2023.

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR FIRST CLIENT?

My first client approached me during a general conversation, where we discovered a shared interest in a particular topic. Through our dialogue, it became apparent that she was grappling with challenges related to self-discovery and finding her purpose. This realization prompted the commencement of our professional coaching relationship.

HOW HAS YOUR COACHING JOURNEY CHANGED YOUR LIFE?

It made my life a lot more meaningful and exciting. It demanded me to stay authentic and gave me unconditional confidence and unlimited happiness. It helps me embrace all of me and discover new parts of me with each client and ensures growth every day.

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A LIFE COACH?

The most challenging aspect of life coaching is what excites me the most: Navigating the complexities of each individual’s journey and tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs while they are not aware of their own needs.

WHAT IS THE MOST FULFILLING PART OF BEING A LIFE COACH?

Witnessing my clients realizing and liberating from themselves as they reclaim their power and pursue their dreams is incredibly fulfilling and reinforces my passion for coaching.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST INSPIRATIONAL COACHING MOMENT, WITH A CLIENT?

Each time a client has happy tears out of “Oh my god!” moments.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COACHING ACTIVITY OR EXERCISE TO DO WITH CLIENTS?

Challenging questions to enable them to look at a different perspective. Also, meditation to help them calm down and focus.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR FINDING CLIENTS AND/OR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS?

Results and communication as [used] in marketing materials and sales.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF BACK WHEN YOU FIRST DREAMED OF BECOMING A COACH?

Trust in your intuition and love frigging boldly.

WHAT IS THE IMPACT YOU WANT TO MAKE IN THIS WORLD?

To create a world where judgment is replaced with love.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH TRANSFORMATION COACHING MAGAZINE READERS?

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who are reading this. I’m truly grateful for your attention and support. I’d like to give a special shoutout to Joeel and Natalie Rivera for their invaluable contribution to my journey. I’m endlessly thankful for their wisdom and insight and making this possible. Each of us holds a unique and precious gift to offer this world and, if you are reading this, you have probably started your journey towards it in sharing it with others. Your presence, your energy, and your commitment to growth are all deeply appreciated and I am so glad you did this. I’m honored to share this path with you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

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An introduction to The Buddha’s original mindfulness manual, the Satipatthana Sutta.

By David S. Murphy, Ph.D., aka Keisho Ananda

The practice of mindfulness, or bringing one’s focus to the present moment, can be transformative in helping to relieve stress and anxiety, reduce depression, and promote better self-care and compassion, as well as offer many other far-reaching benefits. To truly understand how it can have a positive impact on our lives today, it’s helpful to trace the roots of mindfulness from East to West and explore its Buddhist roots.

One of the most influential advocates of mindfulness practices in Western society is Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., who did his doctoral work in molecular biology at MIT and is now an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is best known for founding the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic in 1979, and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (CFM), in 1995, which are now part of UMassMemorial Health.

He, along with Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, and Joseph Goldstein, perhaps had the biggest influences on bringing mindfulness from the East to the West. While mindfulness practices are usually associated with Buddhism and Hinduism, “It is important to include that some commentators argue that the history of mindfulness should not be reduced to Buddhism and Hinduism, as mindfulness also has roots in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.” [1] For example, for at least 15 centuries some Christians practiced a mindfulness meditation that was often referred to as “contemplation.”

Although mindfulness practices have their roots in religious traditions, and some would question whether Buddhism is a religion or a psychological practice, mindfulness has become an accepted secular practice and an evidence-based treatment modality for mental health professionals.

Nevertheless, it is sometimes useful to return to a practice’s roots. Much of mindfulness as we know it today came to the West through Buddhism, and that is a useful place to start. We find The Buddha’s original mindfulness manual in the Satipatthana Sutta.[2]

The Sutta begins with The Buddha stating, “This is the only way, O bhikkhus, for the purification of beings, for the overcoming of sorrow and lamentation, for the destruction of suffering and grief, for reaching the right path, for the attainment of Nibbana, namely, the Four Arousings of Mindfulness.” This statement lays out the

purpose of mindfulness and four arousings, or objects of contemplation. These four are the contemplation of the body, feeling, mind and the Dharma.

CONTEMPLATION OF THE BODY

The contemplation of the body begins with following the breath.[3] Much like we do today, The Buddha told his followers, “Mindful, he breathes in, and mindful, he breathes out.” Just as it has done for 2,500 years, focusing on the breath refocuses our mind when it begins to wander. It doesn’t matter if you are practicing mindfulness meditation or, as I do every evening, washing the dishes as a mindful practice. Returning to the breath always re-centers the mind.

Mindfulness breathing, as explained in this Sutta, goes through four states. In the first stage we focus only on the breath. The second leads us to focus on the length of the breath. We note whether our inhalations are long or short and then whether our exhalations are correspondingly long or short. In the third stage, one observes the effect of breathing on the body, and in the fourth stage one guides the breath to relax the entire body.

Once having practiced the four stages of mindfulness breathing one is led, in the Sutta, to be mindful of postures. This is not just restricted to the traditional lotus pose, but to be mindful while sitting, while walking, while laying, and while changing posture. For example, you might be sitting while you read this. How is your posture while you read this? Do you know? While typing this, I took a second to inventory my posture and noted that I had a bit of a slouch, so I adjusted my posture, and now I am sitting up straight. This practice, being mindful of our posture, reminds us that we are not our bodies and that we can, when we pay attention to them, control them like we control our posture.

The third form of contemplation of the body in the Sutta is termed, “mindfulness and clear comprehension.” This asks us to be mindful during our normal, everyday activities. Again, when I am standing at the kitchen window in the evening washing the dishes by hand (one of my favorite mindfulness practices) am I aware of what I am doing and why? I am feeling the scratch on the back of a fork that tells me that it isn’t completely clean, or am I looking out the window across the forest with a thousand-yard stare, or am I contemplating my evening reading? This practice reminds us that we should be mindful in everything that we do.

The next two contemplations are designed to turn us from a body-centric sensual focus and see the body for what it really is. The remaining contemplations that follow this section of the Sutta are just variations on this theme. In general, the first of these two contemplations asks us to see the body as a meat sack. Imagine your body as it really is, a collection of working, moving and flowing bones, muscles, connective tissues, organs and fluids. See your body as it really is. The next contemplation takes us to the four elements, earth, water, fire and air, which represent the four properties of solidity, fluidity, heat and pressure. This leads us to contemplate the body not only as a system of related physical components, but also as a set of processes, digestion and respiration for example, that are in a constant state of change. Our bodies are impermanent because they change second-bysecond through the biological processes that continually take place. This, I hope, reminds us of impermanence and the importance of non-attachment.

CONTEMPLATION OF FEELING

The next contemplations focus on feeling, not of feelings (emotions). One of the foundational teachings of Buddhism is to accept things as they really are, and not as we wish them to be. We tend to seek pleasure and avoid or retreat from pain. These contemplations ask us to look at life as it really is. Sometimes it is pleasurable, other times it is painful, and sometimes it just is. This is important because pleasant feelings lead to desire, attachment and greed. Attachment, in Buddhism, is one of the factors that keeps us in the cycle of samsara, of rebirth into an unsatisfactory life. Painful or unpleasant feelings, on the other hand, lead to rejection and aversion. Neutral feelings, the feelings that happen when life just is, turn out to not be all that helpful. They cause us to be apathetic, uninvolved, or complacent. In feeling-based mindfulness, we move from the ability to first identify that a feeling is present to categorizing it as pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. For example, I am experiencing an unpleasant feeling. You might then pigeonhole the feeling as trending towards attachment (worldly), or detachment (spiritual). Just as we did with contemplation of the body, with contemplation of feeling we move from the feeling itself to the process of feeling. That is where one begins to understand the impermanent nature of feeling.

CONTEMPLATION OF MIND

As mindfulness teachers, we understand that everything happens in the mind. When we “see” something, we don’t really see it with our eyes, signals are passed from the rods and cones in our eye, down the optic nerve and into our minds where they are decoded and given meaning.

In this section of the Sutta, The Buddha identifies eight pairs of mental states, and the first three pairs are unwholesome and wholesome:

• Mind with lust . . . without lust,

• Mind with aversion . . . without aversion,

• Mind with delusion . . . without delusion

• Cramped mind . . . scattered mind,

• Developed mind . . . undeveloped mind,

• Surpassable mind . . . unsurpassable mind,

• Concentrated mind . . . unconcentrated mind, and

• Freed mind . . . bound mind.

It is good to learn to concentrate on the first three pairs and identify your current mental state and learn to observe it without attaching ownership. Rather than noting, “My mind is full of lust”, observe, “Lust is present”, or “A mental state of lust is present.” Through not attaching to a mental state, we develop the awareness that mental states flow continuously through our mind like fallen leaves down a stream. There is no need to reach down and take a leaf out of the water, just let it flow by. Like all things, mental states are transient, impermanent.

CONTEMPLATION OF DHARMA

The final foundation of mindfulness is contemplation of dhammas. The word dhamma (Pali) or dharma (Sanskrit) is usually used to mean teachings or laws. In this part of the Sutta, The Buddha has grouped His teachings that lead to enlightenment, the goal of Buddhism. The five groups mentioned in the Sutta, with their corresponding elements, are:

• The five hindrances

• sensual desire,

• Ill will,

• Dullness and drowsiness,

• Restlessness and worry, and

• Doubt.

• The five aggregates (skandhas),

• Material form,

• Feeling,

• Perception,

• Volitional activities, and

• Consciousness.

• The six pairs of sense and sense objects,

• The eye and visible forms,

• The ear and sounds,

• The nose and odors,

• The tongue and tastes,

• The body and tactile objects, and

• The mind and mental objects.

• The seven factors of enlightenment,

• Mindfulness,

• Investigation,

• Energy,

• Rapture,

• Tranquility,

• Concentration,

• Equanimity, and

• Contemplation.

• The four noble truths

• the truths of suffering,

• The truth of its origin,

• The truth of its cessation, and

• The path that leads to the cessation of suffering.

When contemplating the five hindrances be mindful of their existence and then be mindful of what causes them to arise, how they can be eliminated, and

how their arrival can be eliminated in the future. This is the opposite of our reaction to the seven factors of enlightenment. When one of the seven factors arises, be mindful of what caused it to arise and how its presence can be strengthened rather than eliminated.

I think of the five aggregates and the six senses and their sense objects as fetters that chain us to samsara or this cycle of existence. Through mindfulness we can identify when we have been caught in an aggregate or sense snare and then identify and eliminate the cause. It is when we are not mindful of our mental processes that we are led back to the past, forward into the never-arriving future, or a fantasy world of our own making. Mindfulness is the ultimate tool for self-control and self-mastery, and for being present in the present.

Footnotes

[1]. Trousselard M, Steiler D, Claverie D, Canini F. L’histoire de la Mindfulness à l’épreuve des données actuelles de la littérature: questions en suspens [The history of Mindfulness put to the test of current scientific data: unresolved questions]. Encephale. 2014 Dec;40(6):47480. French. doi: 10.1016/j.encep.2014.08.006. Epub 2014 Sep 5. PMID: 25194754.

[2]. The full text of the Satipatthana Sutta, along with an extensive commentary, is available at https:// www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/soma/wayof.html.

[3] The Anapata Sati, a more extensive sutta on meditation of breathing is available at https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/ariyadhamma/bl115.html

Dr. David Murphy, Ph.D., recently retired from the College of Business at the University of Lynchburg, where he had taught for 22 years and served as the chair of the accounting department for 15 years and as the director of the MBA program for 5 years. He is also known as Keisho Ananda / Dhammacakkhu Ananda, an ordained Sensei (Anagarika) or Dhamma Teacher, and Samana or Monk in the Hongaku Jōdo Compassionate Lotus Tradition, and a member of the Hongaku Peacemaker Sangha. He is an active dharma and mindfulness teacher and is a Transformation Academy Certified Mindfulness Life Coach. He can be reached via email at: davemurphyphd@gmail.com.

The Mindful Workplace

THE MINDFUL WORKPLACE THE MINDFUL WORKPLACE

How to leverage coaching meditation for enhanced well-being and employee performance.

By Marla J. Albertie

In today’s dynamic and high-pressure work environments, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of prioritizing employee well-being to drive productivity and success. As part of this effort, coaching meditation has emerged as a transformative practice, blending traditional meditation techniques with coaching methodologies to empower employees with tools for personal growth and professional development.

Recent research underscores the profound impact of meditation on mental health and workplace performance. Studies by Creswell et al. (2019) and Good et al. (2021) have demonstrated that mindfulness-based interventions not only reduce stress and anxiety but also enhance cognitive function, emotional regulation and leadership effectiveness. By integrating coaching principles into meditation practices, employees gain a deeper understanding of their strengths, values and goals—leading to greater resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.

Furthermore, coaching meditation has shown promise in improving workplace relationships and communication skills. Research by Lomas et al. (2015) highlights the role of mindfulness in fostering empathy, compassion and effective interpersonal connections. Through guided meditation exercises focused on cultivating empathy and active listening, employees develop stronger bonds with their colleagues—leading to more cohesive teams and enhanced collaboration.

In addition to its individual and team-level benefits, coaching meditation contributes to creating a culture of well-being

and mindfulness within organizations. By offering mindfulnessbased programs and integrating coaching elements into workplace practices, companies signal their commitment to supporting employee growth and development. This proactive approach not only enhances employee satisfaction and engagement, but also cultivates a positive organizational climate conducive to innovation and creativity.

Looking ahead, the integration of coaching meditation into workplace culture is poised to become increasingly prevalent as organizations seek holistic solutions to address the evolving needs of their workforce. By investing in mindfulness training and coaching initiatives, companies can empower their employees to thrive in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape—ultimately driving sustainable success and growth.

References:

Creswell, J. D., Lindsay, E. K., Villalba, D. K., & Chin, B. (2019). Mindfulness training and physical health: Mechanisms and outcomes. Psychosomatic Medicine, 81(3), 224-232.

Good, D. J., Lyddy, C. J., Glomb, T. M., Bono, J. E., Brown, K. W., Duffy, M. K., ... & Lazar, S. W. (2021). Contemplating mindfulness at work: An integrative review. Journal of Management, 47(2), 525-560.

Lomas, T., Medina, J. C., Ivtzan, I., Rupprecht, S., Hart, R., & Eiroa-Orosa, F. J. (2015). The impact of mindfulness on wellbeing and performance in the workplace: An inclusive systematic review of the empirical literature. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 24(4), 492-513.

Marla J. Albertie is the founder Truth Speaks Group, LLC, a multi-media coaching company dedicated to creating solutions for integrating work and life to create harmony. Marla loves to read, is a concert and comedy show junkie and a cruiser for life. Follow Marla on Twitter @tspeakscoaching and IG @Tspeaksgroup. Sign up for the Truth Speaks Group LLC Newsletter at https://www.truthspeakscoaching.com/

Altered States

ALTERED STATES

Mental transcendence through Holotropic Breathwork and other techniques can unveil the hidden layers of our psyche and help us heal.

By Anthony Talmage

Two kinds of reality exist in our world—sensory reality and clairvoyant (spiritual) reality. Both are equally real and shade into one another like the colors of the rainbow. Most of us conduct our lives at the sensory end of the spectrum, while mystics, poets and the like move easily to the other. They seem able to acquire that elusive “altered state,” that can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation.

So how can we achieve this mental transcendence in a busy life with so many demands on our attention? I’ve listed some techniques below, but one is of particular note: It’s called Holotropic Breathwork, which doesn’t involve ingesting exotic substances but, rather, relies on adapting what we all have to do—breathe—to attain deep and profound insights.

The protocol was developed by Stanislav Grof, a psychiatrist with over 60 years of experience in research of nonordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Grof, now aged 92, initially explored the effects of psychedelic drugs, like LSD, and observed the mystical states experienced by patients. He was astonished that some seemed to enter other dimensions, meeting a host of discarnate entities including celebrities from history like Anne Boleyn or Elvis Presley.

However, recognising the risks associated with these drugs, Grof sought to create a natural method to induce something akin to a trance. The end result was his special “invention”—Holotropic Breathwork. During a session, participants would pair up and alternate between being a “patient” and a “sitter” (who provides emotional support). With a background of evocative music, the breathwork facilitator would guide each patient through a breathing exercise, intensifying the rhythm as the session progressed, changing the balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen in the body.

Course members claimed relief from depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); the elimination of physical and emotional pain; an improvement in interpersonal relationships; and increased selfesteem. Those more interested in exploring spirituality claimed the technique enhances self-awareness, expands intuition, and even recalls supressed memories and past-life events.

Participants in Grof’s workshops noticed that, in a mystical kind of way, the treatment seemed to hone in on the most relevant deep-seated problem of each individual taking part. Grof called this the “radar function.” In one of his talks, Grof explained to his audience: “The radar function is like a highly sophisticated diagnostic tool that instantly pinpoints the problem that is most charged emotionally and is the most significant. Like a form of internal triage, holotropic breathwork sorts out what is the most urgent.”

Here’s a couple of examples he gave:

A client believed that he needed to express anger toward his mother, and had been talking about this for years in therapy. But during his holotropic session, he re-experienced a car accident he had many years ago. Revisiting the moment of impact, the sudden fright, the need to scream, and the way he froze in terror, he was able to release his scream from a “frozen” state and unlock his anger.

In another workshop, a participant who was being flooded with mystical images and subtle energies, triggered by recreational drug use, was desperately trying to avoid psychiatric admittance. During his holotropic session, he relived a near-death experience in childhood in which he had “left” his body. Working through this trauma helped to “ground” him back in his body and back into day to day reality.

Grof’s work emphasises the belief that nonordinary states of consciousness can unveil the hidden

layers of the psyche and offer profound insights into the nature of human existence. If you Google holotropic breathwork, you will find a plethora of courses and retreats currently available.

Other methods of inducing an altered state which have proved effective down through the centuries include:

PSYCHEDELICS (not recommended without professional supervision)

From the mind-expanding properties of LSD to the ancient entheogens like ayahuasca, these substances have been used for centuries to unlock the doors of perception. Despite legal restrictions, scientific research is increasingly uncovering the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, offering hope for mental health treatments and spiritual exploration.

HYPNOSIS

With its mysterious and oft-misunderstood reputation, hypnosis has fascinated minds for generations. Through the power of suggestion, a skilled practitioner

can guide individuals into a heightened state of suggestibility, where subconscious patterns and beliefs can be explored and altered. From overcoming phobias to addressing trauma, hypnosis offers a unique pathway to altered perceptions.

MEDITATION

In the hamster-wheel existence of the 21st Century world, many seek solace in the practice of meditation. By stilling the mind and focusing on the present moment, meditation cultivates a state of heightened awareness and inner calm. From Zen Buddhism to Transcendental Meditation, this ancient art offers a doorway to self-discovery.

ECSTATIC DANCES

Through free-form movement, rhythmic beats and communal energy, participants immerse themselves in a trance-like state. Whether it’s the Dervish whirling or the ecstatic dance movements of strobe-lit nightclubs, these rituals offer a gateway to the self and the collective consciousness.

SHAMANIC JOURNEYS

Drawing from indigenous wisdom and practices, shamanic rituals offer a portal to altered states through drumming, chanting and plant medicines. Shamans, as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual realms, guide participants on transformative journeys, unveiling hidden aspects of the self and connecting with the Cosmic Consciousness.

LUCID DREAMING

Dreams have forever held a fascination for humankind, and lucid dreaming provides a means actively to engage in altered states within the realm of sleep. By cultivating awareness and control in dreams, individuals can shape their experiences, unlock creativity, and access deeper layers of the subconscious mind.

Anthony Talmage is author of four books in his Psychic Mind series, Dowse Your Way To Psychic Power, In Tune With The Infinite Mind, Unlock The Psychic Powers Of Your Unconscious Mind and How To Crack the Cosmic Code (And plug into the hidden powers of your unconscious mind) all available in Kindle, printed and audio versions from Amazon here: https://bitly.ws/3doHM. Anthony covers more of the above themes in his podcast, available absolutely free. Just click on this link to listen or download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1742930 So far it’s had 18,000 downloads and counting.

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How to stay open to infinite possibilities.

By Terez Hartmann

NOW WHAT?

It’s the 11th hour, and what you were expecting may or may not pan out the way you had hoped. Do you:

a. Cry, scream, have a total meltdown?

b. Hold out for hope and only experience relief if a miracle happens, otherwise, default to option “a”?

c. Do what you CAN and keep moving forward: No. Matter. What?

d. Do a combination of “a” and “c”?

Though we ALL have chosen every one of these options (and I, for one, have chosen option “a” more times than I care to admit), I have found that option “c” or “d” tends to come with a lot less extended heartache and is far more likely to bring you to a place where you can truly turn things around.

Most of us who have been alive for more than five minutes have come to know that if there is one constant to life it is CHANGE…

…But when unexpected changes arise that create VERY different results than what you had imagined, sometimes the last thing we want to do is make change our BFF.

Often, THE go-to thing to do involves sitting, waiting, sulking or spending a lot of time licking our wounds. And while allowing time for self-care and emotional processing IS extremely healthy and helpful, spending extended time wallowing, playing the blame-game, or analyzing what went wrong from every angle only slows forward motion and blocks the next blessing or opportunity that may be waiting just around the corner.

What is a focused, hardworking, proactive human to do when life goes south—and not in a happy vacation-holiday-sort-of-way?

Get back to MOVING your mind (and body) forward. Try these ideas on for size:

1. MASTER THE ART OF THE “PIVOT” AND DO WHAT YOU CAN.

Okay. So, the thing of the moment didn’t pan out. Though you can’t change what “is” in this moment, you CAN set the wheels in motion for what is coming NEXT. What is your next move? What CAN you do to move forward in some way in some area of your life right now?

Once you pivot to identify what you CAN do now—and then actually follow through and DO it— you get a nice boost of confidence, provide yourself with evidence of forward motion, and get the Law of Attraction on board to bring you more things to match those fab feelings of accomplishment!

…And before you know it, that “failure” or “less-than” experience that tripped you up simply becomes a stepping stone on the stairway to the EPIC good that is coming NEXT!

Is there another aspect of your career or project that you CAN work on right now?

— Are there opportunities to meet new people or make new contacts that you CAN be a part of now?

Is there something else you’ve REALLY been wanting to do, that you just didn’t have the time to get off the ground before, but that you CAN do now?

Is there something that you CAN do in your home/workspace/vehicle to create more order, beauty or flow right now?

— Is there something you CAN do to honor your body/mind/spirit or relationships right now?

2. ALLOW FOR BIGGER, BETTER AND EVEN MORE FABULOUS: STAY OPEN TO INFINITE POSSIBILITIES!

There are SOOO many times in my life that I felt crushed when a certain thing/event/relationship/ etc. didn’t become “it.” But in all honestly, there are just as many times that I have found myself singing extended praises to the Universe because what became the ultimate “it” made the other thing look like a veritable crumb on a bountiful five-star buffet of life! Yes, I was bummed at the time, but once I dusted myself off and started doing what I could to move forward in

some way (see item #1), lo and behold, the prize that was indeed waiting around the corner (case in point, my husband, my current home, the flow of my career, and my LIFE in general) was FAR bigger, better, and even more fabulous than ANY past moment in time!

Thank God for unanswered prayers!!!

Sometimes we humans can also get waaay too attached to a particular path, strategy or person. And, as stated above, when that singular, specific source doesn’t deliver the goods, it’s let-down city!

But when you remember that Life, the Universe, and Everything is FAR more resourceful than any ONE human, opportunity or thing, you open yourself up to a fabulous array of infinite possibilities! Sometimes the

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“thing” of the moment is simply meant to open the door or start you on your path, but life may have FAR bigger plans and a tag-team of a new, more refined set of players who have what it takes to lead you to the proverbial finish line.

What bonuses, upgrades and happy surprises have YOU experienced in YOUR life?

When in your life did you receive something FAR better than what you thought you wanted at an earlier moment?

— When in your life did you start out with one idea/job/relationship but “end” with something entirely different?

What if the thing of the moment didn’t work out so that something BIGGER, Better and Even More Fabulous CAN?!

3. GET TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER & BIG PICTURE.

You REALLY wanted THAT gig, THAT person, THAT home, THAT _____, but often there is a MUCH bigger picture behind all the things we think we want. There have definitely been times that I wanted some VERY specific things to work out in my life—especially when they had to do with paying bills, getting to a certain opportunity, or meeting a certain timeline— but more often than not, I discovered that I actually managed to confuse the “how” or “means” with the actual “what” and “why.”

Each time I allowed myself to get to the HEART of the matter, discover the BIG picture behind the desire of the moment, and make THAT my focus and target, I have indeed been astonished by

the magic and multifaceted solutions that life has provided! So, on that note:

When you take the time to look at your intentions/goals and desires of the moment, what “theme” do they all have in common?

What is the core FEELING you think realizing a certain goal/intention will give you?

THE BOTTOM LINE: WHEN “LIFE” HAPPENS, JUST KEEP MOVING!

We all have our moments, my friends, and when the wound is fresh, it can definitely take a moment to get back in the saddle. But after all of the crazy setbacks and challenges that have come my way, I can honestly say that EVERY time I have allowed my mind and body to get back to moving forward in some way, resources, beautiful solutions, awesome ideas, helpful people, and new opportunities have ALWAYS followed.

Change exists to encourage movement, for movement IS life. So, here’s to:

Accepting the invitation to let change move you toward greater clarity, joy, and evolution

Doing what you CAN right now

Staying open to allowing infinite possibilities for GOOD

Staying true to the HEART and BIG picture behind our dreams and visions

…and to knowing we can keep growing forward through ALL conditions.

Author’s Note: For more ways to keep moving Onward, Upward, and Forward beyond life challenges, CLICK HERE

ALLOWING YOUR SUCCESS

with Terez “Firewoman” Hartmann

Terez “Firewoman” Hartmann is a Visionary Creative & top-rated instructor, Law of Attraction & Allowing YOUR Success specialist, published author, speaker, singer-songwriter, recording & performing artist & composer, “Catalyst for Fab-YOU-lous” and true Renaissance Woman who has already helped over 10,000 students in over 130 countries allow success and live life on FIRE. She is deeply passionate about helping other Powerful Creatives and Leading-Edge Thinkers live unique, empowered lives on their terms by cultivating the courage to dream, to express themselves boldly & authentically, and to focus Onward, Upward and Forward into new possibilities. http://www.terezfirewoman.com

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Once we set the groundwork, we can find the balance needed to live our lives on purpose.

By Mary Boutieller

There is a small wooden sign in my living room which says: “All you need is love.” I see it every day and smile at this daily reminder, even when it feels a little sappy. “All you need is love,” my cynical side would say…“and a stable home, enough money to repair what breaks, people in our lives who support us…” Where does love come in when there are those who have to choose between food and medicine, or wonder where they are going to live? As individuals, how do we move beyond the first stages of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (food, shelter and safety) without having a firm ground on which to stand? Love and enlightenment seem high on the wish list for many who are struggling every day.

In yoga, if we don’t have stability around our muscles and joints, our flexibility can hurt us. First, we draw the muscles to the bone. We feel them wrap around and secure the joints. Then we can go deeper into the pose. This intentional action allows us to explore the pose because we know we are safe. There is no fear of injury because we listen to the signals our bodies give us and

love ourselves enough to listen. From stability, we can work on being more mobile, strong and flexible.

In life, if that same sense of constancy is missing, the ground can unexpectantly shake. If there is nothing to hold on to, we can stumble. I spent much of my young life in an unstable, chaotic home, and I never knew when the rug would be pulled out from under our family.

So maybe we begin with stability. We start by asking ourselves if the ground beneath our feet feels solid. We acknowledge what we need to create a good foundation and weed out the nonsense that pulls at us—whether it is social media or the next greatest thing being hocked at our soul’s expense. And then we listen.

We listen as if it were our best friend talking because, once we value and believe in ourselves, we can relax enough to explore our surroundings and move beyond our comfort zones. Once we set the groundwork, we can find the balance needed to live our lives on purpose.

On the flip side, just to be clear, too much stability can cause us to be rigid in other ways. We’ve all seen body builders who can’t straighten their arms or move their hips. We’ve known people

so stuck in their beliefs that they are unable to consider other possibilities. Sometimes our need for security shrinks our lives down to the size of a postage stamp, and we find there is no flexibility, no room to grow.

In yoga, as in life, it’s never just one thing. It is ALL connected, and our lives can’t be separated into neat little categories. As much as I need stability, I also want to remain flexible and open. As much as I value independence, it would mean nothing without my connection with others.

With permission, I’ll share a quote by 26-year-old Emily (a friend of a friend) who wrote this:

“One day, you will die and none of it will matter. All the money you spent on gas. The time a stranger cut you off in traffic. The ten-dollar bill you lost in August of ’09 on your way to the store. The classmate who didn’t invite you to their wedding. It won’t matter. Because you will be gone and all we’ll have left of you is the love you gave. That’s it. That’s all we’ll have. The love you left us with.”

Maybe it really is all about love: the love we show ourselves, others and the planet. The love we feel as we move through this life of ours. One day at a time.

The Yoga of Life

with Mary Boutieller

Mary Boutieller is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching yoga since 2005. Her work experience includes 22 years as a firefighter/paramedic and 10 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Mary’s knowledge and experience give her a well-rounded understanding of anatomy, alignment, health and movement in the body. She is passionate about the benefits of yoga and the ability to heal at all levels through awareness, compassion, and a willingness to explore. She can be reached at: SimplyogaOm@gmail.com.

By Darrel Hammon

Life’s winds will always blow, some short and gentle, others gale-force and vicious!

Yet, we must not take a break during those tumultuous times.

Rather, it is about leaning into the wind, head bowed, looking up periodically forging ahead, not letting it blow us off course or deter us.

Leaning into the wind fortifies us to continue forward until the wind dies down, perhaps dissipates for a moment of reprieve.

At that moment, we can look at our steps, realizing we have continued on our path— a bit frayed, clothes tattered, hair askew, feelings on the edge, but we are moving forward, ever forward, still trundling on.

Instead of being harried, disheartened, we now feel refreshed, energized, and renewed because we have leaned in, steadied ourselves to carry on into the sunshine of life, stronger, poised, ready to take on another gale, which will come in time.

Darrel L. Hammon has been dabbling in writing in a variety of genres since his college days, having published poetry, academic and personal articles/essays, a book titled Completing Graduate School Long Distance (Sage Publications), and a picture book, The Adventures of Bob the Bullfrog: Christmas Beneath a Frozen Lake (Outskirts Press). He also was the editor of the Journal of Adult Education (Mountain Plains Adult Education Association). Most of his essay/article writing has focused on topics about growing up, leadership, self-awareness, motivation, marriage/dating, and educational topics. Some of these articles/essays are in Spanish because Darrel is bilingual in Spanish/English, having lived in Chile, Dominican Republic, and southern California, and having worked with Latino youth and families all of his professional life in higher education. He has two blogs, one for personal writing at http://www.darrelhammon.blogspot.com/ and one for his consulting/life coaching business (http://www.hammonconsults.blogspot.com/).

We have such a limited time on this planet. Let’s celebrate our uniqueness and try to find what helps us to experience a sense of belonging.

By Linda Commito

Small towns can have a reputation for being cliquish or prejudiced, but it wasn’t my experience growing up. Southbridge was a New England town of 18,000, predominantly French, with a good representation of Italians, Irish, Polish and, later, Spanish residents. My French grandmother (Memere), who had been born the oldest of 21 children in Quebec, would later move with her husband to the United States. There they would raise a family of six, including my mom, most of whom only spoke French until they went to school.

My Dad’s parents came from Italy to start a new life in America, where they met, married and raised their children in a six-family house, with four of the apartments rented to other family members. It was like growing up in a “Little Italy” where we heard lots of broken English.

When I was seven, my dad bought a “variety store,” which became a gathering place for a variety of people. On any given day, the eight stools at the counter could be occupied by construction workers, policemen, a mail carrier, dog catcher, or a housewife…elbow to elbow sharing coffee and conversation.

I never experienced the kind of discord and prejudice that so many are being subjected to today. We got along, and although our separate Catholic high schools had a rivalry on the basketball court, when our schools merged, we never missed a beat . . . and became one team. And to this day, I have long-term friends from each of the original schools.

Moving to Boston in my midtwenties and then to London, I met and experienced a variety of different people and cultures. I will admit that I witnessed a few stereotypical behaviors, but it was never

enough to deter me from being open to engaging and learning from people.

But in today’s world, we are bombarded with the concept of “other.” Interestingly, I recently went to a Ringling College of Art and Design campus tour of art projects and there was one on “other-ing”—a word that I had not heard before. In my research, I learned that “other-ing” could be about “age, sex, religion, gender, skin color or political affiliation.” It got me thinking.

Regarding age, I have always appreciated the age that I am and have had friends that were much younger and much older, and it never mattered. It was easy to appreciate the things learned from all generations.

I’ve always been open to people of different nationalities and walks of life. In fact, when selling my well-loved home in Denver, I decided to have a party with

several friends to say good-bye. There were fun conversations amongst an Irish dentist, a Jewish lawyer, a black cab driver, a Buddhist mailman, as well as friends from Germany, Norway and Austria.

Growing up with two brothers, I’ve always had male, as well as female friends. What I find troubling, though, is why people feel that they can judge people’s relationships, whether it be in sexual preferences, color of skin, nationalities . . . Who has the right to tell anyone who they can love? I’ve always believed that what is important is not who you love, or how you love, but THAT you love!

There is an amazing organization in Sarasota, FL, that totally gets it! Embracing Our Differences is an inspiring example of focusing on what makes people unique and special. They showcase quotes and art from children and adults in 125 countries and 44 U.S. states to celebrate the human spirit and what unites us rather than what separates us. They envision a world that embraces diversity and rejects hatred and prejudice, while promoting kindness and respect for all.

It’s hard to understand the division in this country and in the world. We have such a limited time on this planet.

Why can’t we get along and make it the best experience that we can while we are here? What if we could learn to accept and appreciate one another . . . or at least to respect the rights of each person to find the love and connection that helps them to feel a part of this world? Life is hard. People are lonely and long to feel valued. Instead of focusing on what divides us and creates a sense of “other”, let’s celebrate our uniqueness and try to find what helps us to experience a sense of belonging. Hopefully, we can do what we can to ease the pain and increase the joy of what it is to be alive on this journey called LIFE.

Love is the New Currency

with Linda Commito

Linda Commito, author, speaker, entrepreneur, consultant and teacher, is passionate about her vision to leave this world a kinder, more loving, and interconnected place. Linda’s award-winning book of inspirational stories, Love Is the New Currency, demonstrates how we can each make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others through simple acts of love and kindness. Her latest project, the card game Just Ask 1 2 3, was inspired by a desire to connect people of all different ages, beliefs and lifestyles to share our individuality and find commonality. Linda also created “Kindness Starts with Me,” a program, book and website for children. For more information visit http://www.LoveistheNewCurrency.com or visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Justask123game

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Separating Divine consciousness into two different elements, thought and feeling or yang and yin, then setting them into motion, made possible an infinite variety of experiences in our universe.

By Owen Waters

Materialistic science speculates on how the universe was created. Currently, the Big Bang theory is the most popular way to imagine how a universe full of life could have emerged from nothing.

New scientific discoveries come a lot easier when you include consciousness in the picture, especially the all-pervasive consciousness of the Creator of the universe. My favorite question in times of reflection on such matters is, “How did the Creator manage to do that?”

Many years ago, I reduced what may be called the Law of Creation to its simplest fundamentals. It states that Creation occurs when Divine thought and Divine feeling are set into complementary motion.

Some people might choose more poetic terms, such as intention instead of thought and love instead of feeling, but the simplest terms are more all-encompassing. For example, the dense physical versions of Divine thought and feeling are electricity and magnetism. Like their parent energies, they are quite different in nature to each other. They even operate along different axes—perpendicular at 90 degrees, not parallel to each other. If you set the energies of electricity and magnetism into motion at the right frequency, you produce visible light.

When curiosity originally stirred Infinite Being from its eternal state of placid perfection into a motion-filled exploration of possibilities, the Law of Creation was the necessary method employed for this adventure. Separating Divine consciousness into two different elements, thought and feeling or yang and yin, then setting them into motion, made possible an infinite variety of experiences.

BEFORE THE BEGINNING

Long before the universe came into existence, the Creator aspect of Infinite Being began its explorations by simply wanting to see and experience itself from different viewpoints. First, it split itself into two parts. This allowed Part A to sense and observe Part B from a different perspective. Then, the concept of space was born so that more parts could be created within the envelope of space, and they could all view the other parts from their locations.

DENSITY LAYERS OF EXISTENCE

From our current-day perspective, we live in a universe containing nine major density layers, or realms of existence, each one more compressed than the one above it. The least dense (and most expansive) layer

is ninth density (9D), which is home to galaxy-size fields of consciousness.

THE INVENTION OF TIME

Once the idea of galaxies took shape, the concept of time had to be added into the mix. Galaxies could then travel within the envelope of space in cycles of time. Even though everything in Creation is fundamentally part of The Great Here and Now, the inventions of space and time make infinite variety possible.

Ultimately, each instant of time is just another expression of the one great Now, but it is made to appear different by giving each instant its own frequency signature, making each moment appear different from the previous one.

Bear in mind that frequency signatures are more than just different frequencies. They have different thought and feeling components as well as motion, so they have an almost infinite variety of possible signatures to differentiate themselves from others.

CREATION BY COMPRESSION

As detailed in my book, Spiritual Metaphysics: Answers to the Great Mysteries of Life, the higher cosmic densities are home to the core consciousness of galaxies (9D),

solar systems (8D), and planets (7D). Then, the next three densities were created by compressing Divine consciousness even further.

Sixth density (6D) is home to angels and archangels. In their full aspects, archangels are global spirits whose enormous fields of awareness surround the world. The creation of sixth density opened the door to further compression, creating realms which would support the human experience. Fifth density (5D) is home to human soul consciousness and is

a nonphysical realm of spiritual light and sound energies. Traditionally, 5D is referred to as the higher mental realms. Fourth density (4D) is home to spirits in the afterlife and also supports physical humans.

The universe, from our perspective, is the third density (3D) basic physical realm we currently call home. It was created, like all realms above it, by the further compression of the Divine mind. There was no sudden Big Bang event in 3D, creating the universe as we know it. The motion of

the stars was created by Divine intention in higher densities long before the physical density realm existed.

Our physical world was created in a nonphysical density and then, in sacred silence, compressed into being.

No Big Bang necessary.

iNFINITE BEING

with Owen K. Waters

Owen Waters is author of the Indie award-winning book, Spirituality Made Simple and a cofounder of the Spiritual Dynamics Academy and InfiniteBeing.com, where a where a free spiritual growth newsletter awaits you at https://www.InfiniteBeing.com. He is an international spiritual teacher who has helped hundreds of thousands of spiritual seekers to understand better the nature of their spiritual potential. Owen’s life has been focused upon gaining spiritual insights through extensive research and the development of his inner vision. He has written a spiritual metaphysics newsletter since 2004 which empowers people to discover their own new vistas of inspiration, love and creativity. Spiritual seekers enjoy his writings for their clarity and deep insights. Contact Owen via email News@InfiniteBeing.com

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By Jo Mooy

Solar eclipses are fairly numerous, about two to four per year—but the area on the ground covered is only about 50 miles wide. In any given location on Earth, a total eclipse happens only once every hundred years or so. Though, for selected locations they can occur as little as a few years apart. Whether you can view an eclipse or not depends on where you are on Earth.

Most who live in North America remember the 2017 Solar Eclipse, which was impressive. But the eclipse occurring on April 8th promises to be bigger and better. It crosses heavily populated cities from Mexico, across the Southwestern United States to the Northeast and Canada. Around 35.1 million people will be able to view it without leaving their homes. It’s also the last eclipse that will cross North America for the next 20 years. This is significant, as you’ll see below.

The April 8th eclipse’s “Peak Totality” will be longer (4 minutes) than the one in 2017. This gives viewers a chance to see solar flares against the blackness of the moon. This eclipse also arrives during the maximum solar flare season, so scientists are enlisting citizen helpers to document many experiments. It’s notable that major science experiments are done during eclipses. In the 1919 eclipse, Einstein proved the Theory of Relativity.

There’s a remarkable concurrence that two solar eclipses (October 2023 and April 2024) mark an X over the state of Texas! The name of the state of Texas originated from the Spanish Caddo

language meaning “friend or ally.” Does the X of the two eclipses mark Texas as special in any way? The state has vast natural resources like oil, gas and cattle, and a diverse educated population. Worldrenowned medical research clinics host patients and scientists from all over the world who come for diagnostic evaluations or treatments. Texas is also fast becoming the “new” home of major technology companies including Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Space X and Google.

This isn’t a geography lesson! However, it bears looking behind the solar eclipse’s “X marks the spot” and asking a few questions about why two solar eclipses were positioned to pass over Texas six months apart. Climate changes will affect every country on Earth between now and 2050, and Texas is the U.S. state most vulnerable to climate change. With technology companies present, how Texas manages flooding coastlines, arid temperatures, and increasing flooding will become a benchmark for the rest of the planet.

I also found one more significant coincidence while researching the eclipse. Pluto moves into Aquarius this year, where it remains until 2043. This solar eclipse is also the last one we’ll see until 2045.

So, the powerful alignments of the solar eclipses and Pluto’s move into Aquarius signals that great changes will occur in the next 20 years. It also implies that Texas or the states near the path of the eclipse will play a heightened role in the future direction of the country.

Pluto is the planet of transformation and renewal. Pluto in Aquarius

represents change and transformation on a global scale. The last time it was in Aquarius (1776-1798) it was called the Age of Revolutions (the United States, France, Haiti). Citizens around the world that are experiencing Pluto in Aquarius will demand their individual voices are heard, and they will seek equality and justice for the greater good of the entire community. This 20-year period promises a profound shift in the collective consciousness of society, where social causes and universal responses become the main focus.

Solar eclipses will also draw our attention to the powers of the Cosmos.

During the eclipse, the dark shadow of the moon moves across the brilliant light of the sun. This phenomenon, of light and dark opposing each other, shows each one seeking supremacy over the other. Yet, after a brief struggle for dominance, the sun and the moon eventually return to their ordered places in the cosmic cycle. The lesson is that whatever we experience on the outer levels of daily life also returns to harmony after a brief struggle.

During the eclipse, you’ll be joined by millions who are staring at the same phenomenon. In the 4 minutes of totality, assess your personal belief systems and toss out the ones that create anxiety. During this time of renewal, open the door to making a friend of your enemy. Be grateful for your presence on Earth as we shake off the old limitations and bask in the freshness of new ideals. Let anger, hatred and wars of all kinds be relegated to a less enlightened time. And as the sunlight returns may it illuminate our hearts and souls so that peace prevails on Earth.

Conscious Living with Jo Mooy

Jo Mooy has studied with many spiritual traditions over the past 40 years. The wide diversity of this training allows her to develop spiritual seminars and retreats that explore inspirational concepts, give purpose and guidance to students, and present esoteric teachings in an understandable manner. Along with Patricia Cockerill, she has guided the Women’s Meditation Circle since January 2006 where it has been honored for five years in a row as the “Favorite Meditation” group in Sarasota, FL, by Natural Awakenings Magazine. Teaching and using Sound as a retreat healing practice, Jo was certified as a Sound Healer through Jonathan Goldman’s Sound Healing Association. She writes and publishes a monthly internationally distributed e-newsletter called Spiritual Connections and is a staff writer for Spirit of Maat magazine in Sedona. For more information go to http://www.starsoundings.com or email jomooy@gmail.com

Harmful EMF and what you can do about it.

By Mark Pitstick, MA, DC

A growing body of research indicates serious health dangers of excess electromagnetic fields (EMF.) Scientists have known about these dangers for decades after initially investigating sick and dying cattle that lived under high-energy power lines.

Since then, reputable research and epidemiological studies have been done and the verdict is clear. However, as with cigarettes, most doctors and the public are slow to realize the negative impact. Meanwhile, people are experiencing consequences from the harmful effects of EMF, which have been amplified by the proliferation of cell phones and introduction of 5G technology.

Here’s a statistic that might get your attention. Currently, the average person is exposed to 100 million times the EMF that our grandparents were. And the amount is increasing yearly!

Many of the body’s physiological processes are influenced by bioelectrical signals. As such, many functions—from your sleep cycles to immune strength to DNA genetic expression—can be affected by excessive EMF.

Natural EMF is produced by the earth and every cell of the human body. This low-intensity EMF is natural and conducive to good health.

The problem arises with—you guessed it— artificial EMF. Whenever we tamper with Mother Nature too much, we pay for it. Every electronic device, from hairdryers to cell phones to cell towers, produce high-intensity electromagnetic energy that interferes with the body’s natural energy field.

The electrical field portion emanates from the device even when it is turned off, but is easy to block with metal. However, the magnetic field is only released when the device is turned on, but is impossible to block—even with metal or concrete.

Both types of fields are completely silent and invisible. How do you know if there is excess EMF around you? If your area receives cell phone service or electric power, it is.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, after a review of over 2,000 scientific studies on EMF, concluded that it should be regarded as possibly carcinogenic. These studies show that excessive EMF weakens the body’s resistance to microorganisms and increases the risk of cancer.

The list of conditions associated with excess EMF is long and includes: memory loss, birth defects, cancer, impaired immunity, mood swings, depression, violent behavior, chronic stress and suicide.

Ready to learn more about how to minimize your exposure to EMF? “Minimize” is the key word because, in most civilized areas, escaping it completely is not possible.

What can you do about it? Live away from cellular towers and large electrical transmitting and power stations if possible. Avoid using microwaves and electric blankets. Don’t keep your cell phone on your body or on your bedside table. During longer cell phone conversations, use light headphones or ear buds with a long cord with the cell phone distant from your body.

Especially avoid being near the sources of “dirty electricity” that you don’t really need: dimmer switches, power-saving fluorescent light bulbs, halogen lamps, and older fluorescent lighting systems.

Wireless routers, computers, copy machines, television sets, and cell phone chargers are used by most people. One solution is to keep them unplugged except when in use and stay away from them when they are.

Again, it’s impossible for those in civilized areas to totally escape excess EMF. That’s why I wear a simple EMF protective device around my neck and use protection devices in my office and home. I also recommend these for my patients who test positive for EMF with Stressor-Nutrient Balancing.

For more information about this important topic, read Dirty Electricity: Electrification and the Diseases of Civilization by Samuel Milham, M.D., M.P.H.; Electromagnetic Fields: A Consumer’s Guide to the Issues and How to Protect Ourselves by B. Blake Levitt; and Cross Currents by Robert O. Becker, M.D.

You also might want to consider subscribing to the archive from https://www.mercola.com by Joseph Mercola, D.O. to learn more the dangers of EMF and what you can do about it. The site https://www. safespaceprotection.com is another good source of information and inexpensive, effective products to protect you and your loved ones from the dangers of EMF.

I know it’s a hassle to have to deal with all of this, but it’s your only option if you want to look, feel and be your very best. Living in the 21st century provides many benefits. However, we must recognize significant health hazards and deal with them effectively to get well and stay well.

Mark Pitstick, MA, DC is an author, master’s clinical psychologist, holistic chiropractic physician, frequent media guest, and webinar/workshop facilitator. He directs The SoulPhone Foundation and founded Greater Reality Living Groups. Dr. Pitstick can help you know and show—no matter what is happening to or around you— that your earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst forever. Visit http://www.SoulProof.com for free articles, newsletters and radio interviews with top consciousness experts.

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