Inspiration • Wellbeing • Vitality | Autumn 2017 -- Spring 2018
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David Wolfe
Lucinda Drayton
is the golden key to “Meditation all the mysteries of life. ” Osho
Ma Ananda Sarita
Ya’Acov Darling Khan
Tim Wheater & Cherub Sanson
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INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2017/18
David Wolfe
Lucinda Drayton
Ma Ananda Sarita
Tim Wheater & Cherub
Ya’ Acov Darling Khan
2017 SUN
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Workshop: Tantra Secrets For Ecstatic Relationship
MA ANANDA SARITA
SAT
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OCT
Masterclass: The Best Ever You
DAVID WOLFE
SAT
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OCT
Concert: Healing
LUCINDA DRAYTON & MARCUS
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14
OCT
TREE OF LIFE FESTIVAL!
MANY SPEAKERS & STANDS
SAT
28
OCT
Workshop: Negativity Detox & Rejuvenation
CL AY TON JOHN AINGER
THU
2
NOV
Seminar: 50 Shades of Great Relationship
MAS SAJADY
FRI
3
NOV
Concert: Sounds Divine
TIM WHEATER & CHERUB SANSON
SAT
25
NOV
Workshop: Seven Steps into Angel Light
CHRISSIE ASTELL
FRI
1
DEC
Talk + Move!: The Shaman’s World
YA’ACOV DARLING KHAN
Clayton John Ainger
Mas Sajady
Chrissie Astell
Nick Williams
Dr David Hamilton
2018 FRI
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Talk: Leading the Way with Love
NICK WILLIAMS
FRI
23
MAR
Talk: How Your Mind Can Create Your Reality
DR DAVID HAMILTON
SUN
25
MAR
Workshop: How Your Mind Can Create Your Reality
DR DAVID HAMILTON
SAT
14
APR
SPRING TREE OF LIFE FESTIVAL!
MANY SPEAKERS & STANDS
FRI
27
APR
Talk: Love, Sex & Intimacy
JAN DAY
SAT
28
APR
Workshop: Living Tantra
JAN DAY
FRI
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MAY
Talk: Psychic Protection
JUDY HALL
SAT
5
MAY
Workshop: Healing Soul Dramas
JUDY HALL
SAT
19
MAY
Workshop: How to Teach & Lead Meditation
DR WILLIAM BLOOM
FRI
25
MAY
Concert: A Temple Gathering
ALEX ANDR A GABRIEL
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LUCINDA DRAYTON & MARCUS CLIFFE
TIM WHEATER & CHERUB SANSON
Healing Concer t Saturday 7 October 2017 7 – 9:30pm Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Rd Moseley, Birmingham B13 8AB
Sounds Divine Concer t Friday 3 November 2017 8 – 10pm St Columba Church, Chantry Rd Moseley, Birmingham B13 8DJ
Power & Vulnerability in the Shaman’s World 7pm - 8.15pm: We are living in times when the earth is crying out for empowered human beings connected to their hearts to stand up for life. It takes a huge investment to ‘grow’ a mature human being – someone who is living in the everyday recognition of what they have been given and what they are being given by life; a human being who is overflowing with gratitude and joyfully inhabits the living prayer of reciprocity, giving back to life with everything they‘ve got.
A Talk & Movement Medicine Session with
Ya’Acov Darling Khan to celebrate the launch of his new book ‘Jaguar in the Body, Butterfly in the Heart ’ This magical evening will include a talk on the theme of Power and Vulnerability in the Shaman’s World, a book signing, which will be followed by a Movement Medicine embodied shamanic journey.
Unfortunately, many people in the alternative world have made power the enemy. ‘Power corrupts’ they say, embracing powerlessness and pointing the finger of blame and judgement at those who use power for good or for ill.
‘The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.’ – Mata Hari In the shaman’s world, a conscious and crafted blend of power and vulnerability is necessary for the initiatory journey in which the shaman discovers how to responsibly
use their medicine. In order to make any positive impact in this world, it is our task to purify our relationship to power and vulnerability so that we can know deep in our hearts what our power is for. In this inspiring and challenging talk, Ya’Acov will talk about power and our place as empowered, creative and conscious human beings whose intention is to make as much positive impact in the world as we possibly can. The Movemnet Medicine Journey 8.30pm - 10.30pm: The talk will be followed by a Movement Medicine session led by Ya’Acov. Movement Medicine weaves together the exhilaration of free dance with the depth of movement meditation and the spirit of shamanic practice. It challenges the paradigm of separation and reminds us of the interconnected nature of the web of life and our unique place in it. The Movement Medicine session is open to everyone with or without previous experience. Friday 1 December 2017 7pm – 10.30pm Venue: St Columba Church, Chantry Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DJ
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David Wolfe Saturday 7 October 2017 10.30am - 5pm Birmingham For full details & bookings see treeoflifemagazine.co.uk The First 80 to purchase their ticket will receive a Beauty Diet ebook by the man himself David Wolfe.
Catch David at his Best Ever You Masterclass in Birmingham to get the full download and explore this wealth of mind-igniting topics!
For his first UK event in 3 years and his last until 2020, David Wolfe returns for one incredible day.
David Wolfe is one of the world’s most active peak performance coaches, nutritionists and lecturers. The information and ideas presented by David are based on 20+ years of research and application from all perspectives, ranging from medical research to Rudolf Steiner to 150 years of raw and living foods literature, Chinese/Ayurvedic/ Amazonian/American herbal perspectives and everything in between. David has written numerous books including, Eating for Beauty, The Sunfood Success System, and his latest book which partly informs this very Masterclass, Longevity Now.
Put yourself on the right side of the health tracks this October by securing your seat at David “Avocado” Wolfe’s health-igniting and mindexpanding day presentation – a masterclass at the forefront of recent heath and longevity research. Meet hundreds of other health enthusiasts from all across UK and Europe, explore many unique vitality-centred exhibitors and health businesses offering one incredible health shopping experience and taste the truly sumptuous rawfood catering. During The Best Ever You Masterclass, David will discuss (though will not be limited to) the following subjects: • The Secret Science of Food Colour Pigments for Health & Healing. • Why Detoxification is more important than Nutrition & how to do it right. • Superfoods, Superherbs & Medicinal Mushrooms: What a strong foundation really looks like. archetypes of your group • The World’s Most Beneficial Foods. • The latest Life-Extension Science – Proven longevity strategies. • Unpacking the Hottest health trends: Stem Cell therapy and Cryotherapy. • The Big Truth About Water & Hydration. • Goal Setting, The Holy Flow & Unleashing Abundance Consciousness. • Activating Your Genius & Enhancing Memory. • Herbs & Strategies for Sexual Health. • David Avocado Wolfe: Inspiration, Passion & Enthusiasm. • Audience Questions & Answers with David.
David Wolfe presents simple useful information that is immediately applicable by, and useful for beginners, body workers, advanced nutrition students, medical doctors, naturopathic doctors, yogi/yoginis, mothers and fathers seeking health information for themselves and their children, longevity-seekers, as well as chronically ill individuals and Lyme’s disease, herpes, and hepatitis sufferers. David’s celebrity fan base includes Woody Harrelson, Justin Bua, Mix Master Mike, Mr. Wiggles, Bryce Dallas Howard, John Assaraf, Anthony Robbins, Angela Bassett, and many others. A highly sought after health and personal success speaker, David has given over 2000 live lecture events all over the world during the past 20 years. Today, David Wolfe continues to share the stage in the company of Anthony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, John Demartini, Jack Canfield, Deepak Chopra, Buzz Aldrin, T. Harv Eker, John Gray, Les Brown, Barbara DeAngelis, Brian Tracy, and many more. This event is co-hosted by www.treeoflifemagazine.co.uk & www.kylevialli.com.
Dear Friends,
“ The Tree of Life is an inspirational magazine that touches people’s hearts, opens their minds & awakens their spirits.
Paul Selig's Workshop in July 2017
Welcome to this exciting next issue! This season is going to be filled with very interesting and inspiring voices from here, there and far away.
It uplifts people’s vibrations, supports conscious living & radiates with love, light & joy.
Starting with Sarita's 'Tantra Secrets For Ecstatic Relationship' and David Wolfe’s ‘Masterclass: The Best Ever You’ to taste the super life of longevity, wealth and wellbeing. Lucinda Drayton invites you to her musical journey of healing and reconnection with the divinity of your sound. The next Festival unites many beautifully-minded humans longing to touch the earthy sky and again, co-create a wonderful day experience for all present. Clayton John Ainger playfully challenges you to look at the ego that embarks on negativity so easily, yet can be transformed by his negativity detox. To heat it all up, why not try Mas Sajady’s Seminar ‘50 Shades of Great Relationship’. And year by year to sound even more divine thanks to the most splendid concert by Tim Wheater & Cherub Sanson. Chrissie Astell will lift you up with her ‘Seven Steps into Angel Light’ to harmonize with the Universe. And to free your body to increase the speed of light in you, explore the Shaman’s world with the Ya’Acov Darling Khan. 06
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During this one-day experiential workshop, couples and singles are invited to learn secrets for Divine Tantra exploration as an integral part of Love Relationship. You will be experimenting with the positive and receptive qualities of the chakra system, which are opposite and yet complimentary between men and women. This teaching holds a master key in how to discover deepest fulfillment with a lover. You are invited to awaken your life force through harnessing the latent power of Kundalini, giving rise to unimagined levels of bliss and ecstasy within. You will experience a powerful transmission on how men and women can communicate needs, desires and longings in a way that make these easy and natural to fulfill for both genders.
Tantra Secrets For Ecstatic Relationship with
Ma Ananda Sarita Birmingham Sunday 1 October 2017 10am - 5pm
Men and women approach the whole arena of sexuality, love and relating in ways that are diametrically opposite and yet these opposites can be bridged through our understanding and implementation of Tantra techniques for sexual union. There will be no nudity or overt sexual explorations during this one-day event. This one day event is a safe and loving space for you to discover your potential for ecstasy, body and soul. Ma Ananda Sarita is a world-renowned Tantra Master and author of two books on Tantra. She spent 26 years in India studying Tantra and Meditation with Osho as well as immersing herself in Holistic Healing Arts. She has been teaching globally since 1990 Tantra Teacher Training, a 7 Level Couples Training & Tantra Meditation Retreats. Info & bookings: treeoflifemagazine.co.uk
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TREE OF LIFE FESTIVAL - FREE TALKS PROGRAMME 10AM OPENING GONG CEREMONY WITH SARAH WESTWOOD IN THE STANDS EXHIBITION HALL TIME
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New Tools for the Light Worker STELL A BROOKES - Kinesiologist & Soul Journey Practitioner
10.15am 10.45am
The light worker and Old soul has a vital role in the upcoming years. The energy of recalibration is clearing any emotional baggage at the cellular level in preparation for the next phase of the new energy. The healing abilities of the innate, the changes in the Akashic records and a permanent connection to your higher self will be explored in this talk.
The Healing Power of Laughter Yoga JOE HOARE
Leading International Laughter Yoga Teacher, Expert & Author Learn how laughter yoga heals & connects. Learn how to choose to say ‘Yes!’ no matter what happens in your life – and live a fuller richer happier life. Joe is a Laughter Yoga Ambassador for the Laughter Yoga International University.
10.45am - 11am BREAK 11am 11.30am
3 Spiritual Treasures in Life: Jing, Chi, Shen JASON CHAN - Tai Chi & Chi Kung Master & Author
Learn how to harness the healing power of Primordial and Nature Chi and reconnect to the wisdom of Life. Jason will share Chi Kung sequences to cultivate the 3 Treasures: Taoist sacred practices for a radiant physical presence and spiritual illumination.
Source Energy Healing JILLIAN STOTT
Source Energy Healing Practitioner Source Energy Healing is a profound pure new form of Healing. Jillian and her Practitioners will explain how this amazing Healing will bring balance and unity to all aspects of your life. We warmly invite you to come and experience this today.
11.30am - 11.45am BREAK Become the Force DANIEL M. JONES - Founder of the Jediism Church
11.45am 12.15pm
In this highly engaging, exciting and utterly unique talk Daniel will explain that rather than a religion Jediism is more accurately a spiritual philosophy inspired by the theme of the universal life force in the Star Wars movies - the Force being a metaphor for Chi, Prana, energy, consciousness, spirit etc. Daniel will show that we are all connected or one with the force and that we all have the potential within us to harness the power of the force and transform into warriors of the light. He will show how Jediism offers applied living techniques to help us evolve and transform into Jediist masters.
The Balance Procedure – a tool for personal and planetary transformation. JO THERWARA
Free Your Mind Solutions Facilitator Our lives are a reflection of our thoughts. We create our reality through and imagination. If looking for change in the present physical world. Using this technique we can empower ourselves to delete
12.15pm - 12.30pm BREAK Seven Steps Into Angel Light CHRISSIE ASTELL - One of the UK’s most experienced Angel Teachers
12.30pm 1pm
Like angels, we too are all light beings, but in different forms and with different energy. Come along and share some of the ways we can raise that energy to connect more deeply with the powerful Light force of angels. In this inspiring talk Angel expert Chrissie Astell reveals some of the exciting realisations and discoveries she made whilst writing her latest book, Seven Steps Into Angel Light.
Thoughts – how reliable are they? CAROLINE GIBBS
Coaching Together Life Coach ‘Here when you’re ready’ You are invited to spend half an hour thinking – thinking about thoughts. I ask this purely because it’s something I ask myself regularly. Drawing on personal experiences and observations, talking and thinking together we will come to some conclusions on this…I think.
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The Soul’s Wisdom MAGGY WHITEHOUSE
Priest, Comedian, Author & BBC Radio Presenter Maggy will show how you can use the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and your astrological chart to discover your own true nature and how to stop scuppering your spiritual and emotional progress. And she’ll make you chuckle too.
The Art of Happiness RAJ FULCHAND
Art of Living Teacher of Happiness, Yoga & Meditation Effortlessly reconnect to the one inexhaustible source of joy – You. The key to happiness is under your nose! By using the breath! Which brings the mind to the present moment.
2.30pm - 2.45pm BREAK Resistance & Negativity The Seed of Destruction or Route to Greatness….? CL AY TON JOHN AINGER
2.45pm 3.15pm
Award-winning best-selling author of The Ego’s Code The Seed of Destruction or Route to Greatness...? Which do you choose? Everyone experiences negativity. For many people it causes them to sabotage success, relationships, health, wellbeing, and finances ultimately preventing them from living their best life. Join Clayton to discover the truth behind your negativity and how to use it as a fuel for success, rather than something that keeps you stuck reliving the past.
Soul Pathway HELEN STOTT
Healer, Spiritual Counsellor & Workshop Facilitator Many people are now experiencing a deeper need to connect with their soul journey. Come and explore ways that you can open to and understand your individual soul path.
3.15pm - 3.30pm BREAK The ABC of Conscious Creation LIZ KEANEY
3.30pm 4pm
International Speaker, Author, & Coach Join Liz Keaney and realign your consciousness to make life happen for you. Become the magnificent creator of it all – your Health & Wellbeing, Happiness & Joy, Love & Relationships, Money & Abundance as well as your Inner Peace.
Light up the world with your unique magic! DR MELISSA WRIGHT-KHAN
Passionate about helping people connect to their life purpose You were born for a reason. And the world needs you as YOU. Together, we’ll explore some of the ways you may be holding yourself back from letting your true light shine. You’ll come away feeling more aligned to your purpose, more confident in your calling and more joyful in your heart.
4pm - 4.15pm BREAK 4.15pm 4.45pm
Connect to Your Superpower & Create Your New Destiny LOUISE PRESLEY-TURNER
Personal Growth Coach, Spiritual Teacher & Hay House Author Learn how to plug-in to Universal power in just 5 mins. Discover a life-changing 24-hour manifesting experiment & my most powerful manifesting ritual for attracting more abundance.
Sound Healing SARAH WEST WOOD - Multi-instrumentalist Sound Healer
Sarah will be playing her beautiful gongs & drums to demonstrate the power of sound healing. The vibrations created by these magical instruments deeply relax and revitalise us. Wonderful for stress or pain issues and for meditation/ journey experiences. Come and be transported into bliss on waves of sound.
4.45pm - 5pm BREAK Mantra Chanting - Balancing the Chakras SARAH WESTWOOD
5pm 5.30pm
Multi-instrumentalist Sound Healer Experience mantra chanting for health, peace and joy! Chanting, especially in a group, is wonderful for us, calming our nervous system and releasing feel-good hormones – and it feels amazing! We will use simple sanskrit mantras, focusing on the chakras, to bring us into loving inner connection – and joy!
Pranic Healing to Transform Your Life YULIYA PRESLY TSK A
Pranic Healing Practitioner Improve every area of your life using priceless tools of pranic healing – non-touch energy healing technique that enhances and changes the patterns within your system to have a healthier and a happier life.
5.50PM CLOSING CHANT CEREMONY WITH SARAH WESTWOOD IN THE STANDS EXHIBITION HALL
ROOM 3 The Secret Life of Teas: Health and Alchemy ANNE SHEEKEY Co-Founder of wellbeing company Attic Teas Discover the hidden wonders of Chinese tea, used for millennia as a wellbeing tonic, healing therapy and spiritual practice. Experience a practical way to access the wisdom of the tea plant, through a guided meditation with our amazing tea ‘remedies’ - tinctures of Chinese fire water and tea chi.
Numerology Special Dates SONIA DUCIE
Author of 12 Numerology Books Everyone has a list of special dates, memories from life events – birthdays, weddings funerals, college dates etc. They are all linked by a chain of synchroncity. Discover some of the key hidden meanings of special dates.
Spiritual Harmony with Essential Oils RON PRESCOTT ND
Naturopathy & Wellbeing Expert Come and experience the hidden magic of aromatherapy! Ron will take you on a journey using essential oils to help balance your emotions. Just the aroma of the naturally complex essential oils can elicit profound emotional responses to help you let go of burdens, find comfort and encouragement, or inspire you to dream with passion again returning to your spiritual path.
A Single Light can Banish the Darkness MIGUEL DEAN
Author of ‘Stepping Stones into the Mist’ In this moving and powerful talk Miguel will inspire you with his own incredible Journey from the darkness to the Light and share four keys to his transformation that you too can use to ascend into a Lighter and more beautiful Life while helping to banish the darkness the darkness of the world.
Crystal Energy NATASHA CROMPTON
KaiAmea Crystal Therapist & Reiki Practitioner Experience the beautiful energy of crystals and learn how to use them to their full potential in everyday life. The talk will include a guided meditation and free crystal.
Chakra System - The Basics and How to Harness the Energy for Wellbeing MANIE OBBI-NEGA
Tree Of Life FESTIVAL!
SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 2017 10 am - 6 pm (doors open 9.45 am) THE BEECHES CONFERENCE CENTRE 76 Selly Oak Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1LS £10 Early Bird online in advance or £15 on the door A day of inspiration, connection and fun for your heart, body mind & spirit! FREE Inspirational Talks Many Holistic Exhibitors Celebrating conscious living & co-creation!
Energy Worker, Angelic Communicator, Medium & Doula Believing that connecting with oneself can be a powerful tool in self healing. The talk will explore 7 energy points of the body and how this can be used day to day as well as understanding how the colours of each chakra can influence us. Encouraging the connection with ‘source’ this talk is ideal for everyone.
In Conversation PAT DE WHALLEY
Broadcaster, Journalist, Author & Spiritual Counsellor Latent spiritual teachers face a universal dilemma how do I step up and step out? Spiritual author and broadcaster Pat de Whalley unlocks the secret as she talks to emerging spiritual workers about the moment they said “yes”.
Theresa Cheung speaking at the last Tree of life Festival Spring 2017 Manifesting Your True Love JOGINDER & MARKÉTA BOLA Love, Intimacy & Tantra Teachers
You’re a magnet for everyone who’s everwalked into your life… including yourrelationships! Come and discover how you can change your energy and ‘magnetic pull’ so that you easily and joyfully attract your dream partner!
‘I Am You, You Are Me’ Meditation LUCY FILCE - Spiritual Artist & Painter
I had a vision of nine paintings in a medicine wheel, each of them a human energy with stories and teachings. I would like to share with you what the paintings have taught me about a unified human consciousness. We will meditate with the paintings to experience our oneness as a human family. The teachings of the paintings holds relevance in these times.
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BECOMING THE FORCE: The Rise of Jediism
DA NIEL M. JONES
By best-selling Psychic World and Sunday Times top 10 Afterlife author, Theresa Cheung. Born into a family of spiritualists, Theresa has a Masters in Theology and English from Cambridge University. She has been writing best-selling books and encyclopedias about the psychic world, the afterlife and personal transformation for twenty years. See page 8 for Daniel’s talk at the Tree of Life Festival on Saturday 14 October 2017.
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n 2007 Daniel M. Jones, or Morda Hehol to give his Jediist Master name, became world famous when he founded the church of Jediism at the age of 21. There was intense media interest at the time. He appeared on major TV shows and in all the national newspapers with even Time magazine devoting a feature to him in May 2008. During that media onslaught he well and truly put Jediism on the map and in the process challenged traditional notions of what actually constituted a religion.
to become a modern spiritual movement. In early 2017 I had the privilege of interviewing Daniel and, with the help of Sci Fi editor Paul Simpson and Watkins editor Jo Lal, transforming his life story and inspirations into the first official book of scripture for the church of Jediism. In addition to Daniel’s story Become the Force: 9 lessons on how to live as a Jediist Master contains applied living techniques and guidelines as well as Jediist teachings and prayers.
Daniel’s life story as founder of a new digital religion or, as he prefers to call it these days, a philosophical movement which currently has an estimated 500,000 followers online is a fascinating and profound one. You can read all about it in his upcoming book Become The Force: 9 lessons on how to live as a Jediist Master published by Watkins Media in early November. Publication of Daniel’s book coincides with the cinema release all over the planet of the latest Star Wars blockbuster movie The Last Jedi. The Force is strong Consider the galactic numbers of people who will go and see The Last Jedi, featuring the much anticipated reappearance of Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker played by Mark Hamill. That will be millions more than the number of people who attend religious services or, for that matter, mind body spirit festivals or spiritual talks, or gatherings. And the reason why? It’s not to do with the magic of cinematic special effects, famous actors or vast investment from Disney studios - anyone remember the dismal failure of John Carter which had similar levels of hype and investment? It’s because Star Wars has somehow tapped into a deep and intense longing for meaning that is at the very heart of our collective spirit. It’s because of the powerful spiritual message of harnessing the power of the force.
Star Wars is a cinematic religious, spiritual and consciousness studies seminar. It is arguably the greatest story ever told. That’s why everyone wants to see it. Because it is about us. Spirituality is also about us. It is about awareness, compassion and a deeper understanding of the infinite and eternal potential that exists within and around us. There are so many stories and themes within Star Wars that contain powerful mythical, religious, spiritual or consciousness lessons and Daniel M. Jones had the vision to see these parallels and their very real potential
But what is Jediism? Jediism is a new philosophy supporting the idea of one all-powerful life energy Force that connects all living things in the universe together. Only by balancing our self-awareness with unity awareness in the Force can we find ourselves and discover our true meaning and purpose. Jediists believe we are all interconnected and one with the universal life Force. The Force exists within and all around us and in every living being. If you are struggling to understand the concept of the Force think in terms spirit or consciousness, chi or prana. Think of the part of you that thinks, feels, loves and dreams and is somehow separate from your body. It is the part of you that may or may not survive death depending on your beliefs. All belief systems and religions are welcome within Jediism, including atheists. Jediism encourages respect, compassion, kindness, acceptance and tolerance regardless of culture, religion, gender,
‘Do or do not do. There is no try.’ - Yoda
sexual and racial identity and background. The Force has a light and a dark side. The light side is all that is loving, compassionate and wise and the dark side the polar opposite. Jediists always seek and follow the light in everyone and everything. Jediism is a digital philosophy. Followers embrace technology and regard the internet as an absolutely essential tool for spreading the word and connecting like-minded individuals. This means it can be practised with the application of online technologies alone and requires no physical church or place of meeting for followers. Having said that many Jediists do also engage in real life meets, ceremonies and gatherings where cloaks and lightsabers can be worn but ritual and clothing requirements are certainly not mandatory. Self-help is fundamental for all Jediists, and the movement offers applied living techniques to encourage personal growth and development, but at its absolute core Jediism is about helping others. A Jediist strives to remain in a constant state of calm alertness so that he or she can protect the vulnerable and defenceless at all times. Jediist strives to remain in a constant state of calm alertness so that he or she can protect the vulnerable and defenceless at all times. Is Jediism a religion? Jediism is a universal spirituality and Daniel is keen to present it as a philosophical movement but he does not exclude people who want to make it their religion. The 2001 Jedi census phenomenon (see box 1) when close to 400,000 people put Jedi knight down as their religion on the census form began the debate – which rages on today – about whether Jediism is actually a religion or not. It is possible to argue that Jediism is a religion because it contains teachings and prayers (see text box 2) and because is a spiritual way of living that promotes moral and ethical improvement which is the definition of religion. But it is also possible to argue that it is not a religion and more a philosophical or spiritual movement of people who refuse to be defined by governmentimposed or traditionally acceptable categories. The only definition that might perhaps apply to a Jediist is ‘guardian or warrior of the light.’ Daniel points out in his book repeatedly that Jediism embraces all faiths and beliefs. It is possible to be a Buddhist Jediist and an atheist Jediist, for example. As far as the word ‘church’ is concerned Daniel stresses that the word Church has evolved from its early Christian association and now simply means a peaceful gathering of like-minded people. Jediism is not a cult. It is a spiritual approach to life.
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‘Gratitude is an opener of locked-up blessings.’ - Marianne Williamson
The Negativity Detox Challenge
CLAYTON JOHN AINGER
Clayton is the award-winning best selling author of The Ego’s Code, International Psychic Medium and Spiritual Teacher. He is a regular feature on radio shows across the US and Australia and has appeared in UK magazines Kindred Spirit, Spirit & Soul Magazine and Paradigm Shift. His ethos in life is about ‘making every person matter, every time!’. See page 8 for Clayton’s talk at the Tree of Life Festival on Saturday 14 October 2017.
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e it a from you, quite right Its primal
all experience negativity, but is important to realise that is natural and normal message to you, that something is not or how you think it should be. purpose is to keep you safe!
Negativity is an important part of life and how it impacts us – good or bad – is your choice. What matters most is the meaning you give it, and what you do with it when it shows up. Do you give it a bad meaning, stuff it down inside, hoping it will never rear its ugly head again? Do you ignore it and put on a brave face hoping it will go away? Or do you give it a positive meaning, embrace it and seek to understand it?
3. Your ‘trying’ to eat more healthy, but yet again you have an unhealthy breakfast…. then you beat yourself up.
BE WELL. Set yourself up to win. Clear out your cupboards. Take the food you don’t want to the local food bank – this will make you feel good because you are helping others. Then, only have food in your cupboards that will support you to be healthy.
Here’s the thing, you cannot hide from it, ignore it, or stuff it down. Why? Because spiritually negativity is not negative it has a specific purpose! This is why positive thinking doesn’t work. This is why, when you want to lose weight you put it back on again and why you continue to sabotage important things in your life.
So, I invite you to take the 12-hour challenge and notice when, where and how you feel better. 1. Your alarm goes off and you hit the alarm in frustration before begrudgingly getting out of bed
BE CREATIVE. Sit up in bed, close your eyes, take THREE deeeeeeeep breaths and relaaaaaax. Then, ‘create your day.’ For just 5 minutes (longer if you can), think about how you want your day to unfold. Focus and flow your energy into creating the most awesome day possible.
7. The afternoon is draaaaaaaging on, you look at your watch wishing you could leave…. but only 5 minutes has passed since the last time you looked at it.
BE FOCUSED. Focusing on negativity will only create more negativity, and make the afternoon drag on longer. Have a photo on your phone of a special memory, a ‘happy place.’ Then spend five minutes thinking about that special time. Close your eyes, relive the joyful experience. Be there again in your mind, body and spirit. 8. After work you go shopping for a new ‘special’ outfit, but you can’t find
BE GRATEFUL. Call a close friend, who will understand. Ask them what outfits they’ve seen you in that make you look amazing!
All negativity is energy. The great thing about energy is that it can be changed, released and transformed into something that will enable you to thrive, rather than incapacitate or hinder you. Which do you choose? When you change the meaning of your negativity from something that is bad to something for you to learn from, you will change and your life will too! To help you get started, below are 8 real scenarios from my clients that trigger a negative reaction, together with a mini exercise to release the negativity (in italics).
BE EXCITED. Mmmmmmmm now you get to choose the lunch you really want, because you unconsciously didn’t want the other one, anyway.
Above all, be kind to yourself, share your magic with you first, and enjoy the gift of you!
Negativity Detox & Rejuvenation 4. Your driving to work, frustration builds as you get stuck in traffic on the commute!
BE FREE AND EXPRESS. This one is very cathartic. Firstly, let the frustration ‘OUT’ by having a good ROOOOOOAAAAAAR or scream out loud (not at other drives though…). Then take three (or more) deep breaths to calm down. Finally, put on your favourite high-energy song and ‘car dance’ your way to work…the crazier the better. 5. You get to work and see ‘that’ person again…! You’re so jealous of the way they look, the way people seem to be drawn to them!
2. You start getting dressed and negative thoughts about how you look in the mirror start to build in your mind
BE THANKFUL. This person is a gift for you. Whatever, it is that you don’t like about them is a mirror for you, of what you really want! And….it’s OK for you to want it e.g., to be thought of in a different way. Realise that if he/she can do it, you can too!
BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Smile and share, with you, the things you love about you.
6. You get to lunchtime, and realise you’ve forgotten your lunch….Aaaaargh!
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Chrissie Astell is one of the most highly qualified and experienced angel teachers and writers in the UK, with a BA Hons in Comparative Religion including Angelology & Mysticism. She is the angel expert for Spirit and Destiny magazine, writing a monthly double-page spread for them. In 2013, she was voted best loved Light-Worker by Kindred Spirit readership. She runs courses and workshops, nationally and internationally, including large festivals such as Wilderness, and has appeared on TV, radio, and in the national press. See page 8 for Chrissie’s talk at the Tree of Life Festival on Saturday 14 October 2017.
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t may not surprise you to know that it isn’t just angels that are beings of light. All matter, in fact every single thing in the Universe is made from light. We are all made from light. Yet few of us realise that. Every cell in our body contains light photons as an energy form and it is the blending of energies (or light) between our physical bodies and the presence of angel ‘Light” that we feel when we are in their Divine presence. When an angel is physically present in human form (or indeed sparkles of light, or perhaps an orb) what we are sensing is a minuscule particle of the purest essence of that angelic being. Not, as some would interpret, the entire angel. An angel’s light is too vast, too powerful, too bright and altogether far too much energy for us to take in. But it is these aspects of the essence of angels that stay with us all the time, surrounding us in love and guiding us these are what we know as a guardian angels. Spiritual Masters and bearers of the ‘ancient wisdom’ may have known about this transference of light as angelic communication for thousands of years, but Quantum Physics now also validates these mystical teachers. Whilst researching for my new book Seven Steps into Angel Light I had pretty impressive ‘light-bulb’ moments of my own. It seems that studies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have shown how quantum particles of light are stored and released by our DNA on a daily basis. Specialist camera equipment can now measure this cellular light exchange and so illustrate the dynamic web of light exchange. Violet light emitting from the cells indicates a higher vibration but as light particles are lost or emitted, the vibration lowers in the process. Interestingly if no light is emitted (in other words held back for some reason) the same camera equipment shows the process of reabsorption creates heat in the cell, lowing the energetic vibration. In spiritual terms this suggests that if our own light is suppressed, it disrupts us at a cellular level and lowers our energy vibration too. This will inevitably impact on our wellbeing. You will undoubtedly have felt this in your own life at times: sometimes your energy feels sluggish and stagnant and other times you feel vibrant and energised. We know we transmit how we feel to others, even though our light cannot be seen by the naked eye, we know it exists. All the evidence points to the fact that this exchange of light energy is fundamental to all life’s processes. And if you think about it, its not as impossible or complicated as
it sounds. Our universe is entirely made of particles containing that same light. We are as intrinsic to the universe as the mountains and the stars, and literally exchange information with it via light emitted and received through our cells. This means that all our thoughts are ‘light’ energy too. Angels are pure Divine Light and it is in the exchange of energy from our light to theirs that messages are carried into the ether by the vibrational quality of that light. Whether we have developed a familiarity with the different levels of Light vibration from angels and guides, or not, that energy exchange takes place. As we meditate, pray, or simply talk to angels through our thoughts the level of positive or negative energy is what is transmitted. This principle of manifestation, which we call the “Universal Law of Attraction” is now well known. No one can say for certain how it works, but most of us would agree that there is powerful evidence to show that there is a powerful positive/ negative energy exchange at work in our lives.
Seven Steps Into Angel Light Workshop Saturday 25 November 2017 10.30 am - 5 pm Moseley, Birmingham Are you becoming super-sensitive to anything dis-harmonious? Can you sense inconsistencies and feel like shying away from the ‘heaviness’ of daily life? So many of us are developing our spiritual senses, yet often without understanding of how to deal with the change. Can you feel the ‘Light’ energies of angels surrounding you? Angels are closer than ever and in vast numbers, too many and too vast for us to comprehend. But could this super sensitivity to the energies and a heightening of our own perceptions be due to a deepening connection with the angelic realms? And if that’s the case, does it enhance our life’s purpose, if we are unsure where to go? Chrissie, who has been teaching people to connect with the angelic realms for over twenty years, has been staring deep into the light to come up with some answers to many of our questions, and has made some amazing discoveries whilst researching for her latest book Seven Steps into Angel Light published by Watkins Publishing (September 2017)
In my work I teach people about the vibrational qualities of seven powerful and beneficent Light Beings, which we call Archangels. I’ve been connecting people with these angelic beings, as well as guardians, for over twenty years. Like so many people in my younger years I found myself wondering why I was here, what was my purpose in life. I knew I had an urgent desire to fulfil a more meaningful role, but couldn’t work out what that was. At that time I didn’t realise that my dilemma was due to the choices I’d made and in particular - ignoring my heart. I realised that the only way to satisfy my yearning was to listen to that inner voice and head off in search of my soul purpose. It was only then, when learned to believe fully, trust and feel the presence of angels that I stepped into my own ‘angel light’ and I was able to understand my calling and respond.
The answers are all in the Light! How we interact with it, communicate with the light of angels as their energies blend with ours to nurture our soul and heal us can be absolutely life changing. We know that everything is created by light, (science has proved it) and that this is actually the same light as the stars, as everything surrounding us that we see, its in the cells of our own human bodies and also creates the beneficent Divine beings we call ‘Angels’. As these light vibrations increase, so does our interconnection with all living things, with all forms of life. You are invited to come along and share in these wonderful revelations for yourself in a fabulously inspiring experiential workshop of angelic connection where we will raise our vibrations into the Angel Light together. Feel the power of angelic love, receive the healing messages, and discover how to deepen your connections to the vibrations of the angelic realms and truly ’See the Light’ for yourself.
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