Voice of Choices The Great Invocation From the point of Light within the Universal Mind Let Light stream forth into the minds of men. May Light descend on Earth. From the point of Love within the Heart Divine Let Love stream forth into the hearts of men. May God/dess return to Earth. From the center where the Will of God/ess is known Let purpose guide the little wills of men. The purpose which the Masters know and serve. From the center which we call the race of men Let the Plan of Love and Light work out and may it seal the door where evil dwells. Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.
Monthly V OICE OF CHOICES Magazine
Publisher: Kathy Lowden info@voiceofchoices.org 1-877-236-4080 206-715-2824 Copy Editor - Jim Bacon Maui Distribution - Russ Reina
www.voiceofchoices.org Whether you define ‘spirit’ as enthusiasm or spirituality, Voice of Choices supports you in exploring the many options for creating and enjoying your life! We feature articles on alternative healing, personal development, spirituality and a wide range of topics focused on spirited living. Giving voice to the myriad of choices available in every moment, information is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or prescription regarding disease, illness or injury. We recommend you see a licensed health practitioner if you have concerns about your health. Voice of Choices is not responsible for any situations arising from participation in or application of anything written or advertised in this publication. We welcome your contribution of articles and artwork, to be published on approval as space permits. Articles do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.
Celebrating Life... With Spirit!
April 2008
Features 4 The Bright Side of 2012 David Wilcock 7 Let Go - Holding On Hurts! Guy Finley 8 Harmonic Alchemy - Achieving Health and Well Being With Sound Jude and Paul Ponton
9 Goodbye to Gossip - Improving Communication Paul Figueroa 10 Freedom, Illumination, Intuition & Inspiration Jaya Sarada 11 Variety and Validation Pamm Horbit 12 Good for You - Real Food for Real Health Kasara D’Elene 15 Soul Retrieval - Possible Positive Reconnection Amy Elkins 16 Seeing Spiritual Energy - Expand Your Vision Walks With Thunder 17 The Light Fantastic - Angelic Assistance Kevin & Christine Core 18 No Foolin’ You CAN Choose Drama! Scott Kalechstein
Monthly T reasures Treasures 6 Blessings From the Publisher 14 April Astrological Influences
Kathy Lowden Carol Barbeau
Cover Art Once again, a treasure hidden in plain sight. A poster with no credit to the artist. ‘Humming Magic’ - Good Vibrations
Subscribe
Voice of Choices Delivered to your door- page 21
The Lord’s Prayer - Translated from Aramaic O Cosmic Birther of all radiance and light! Soften the ground of our being and carve out a space within us where your presence can abide. Fill us with your creativity so that we may be empowered to bear the fruit of your mission. Let each of our actions bear fruit in accordance with our desire. Endow us with the wisdom to produce and to share what each being needs to grow and flourish. Untie the tangled threads of destiny that bind us as we release others from the entanglement of past mistakes. Let us not be seduced by that which would divert us from our true purpose but illuminate the opportunities of the present moment for you are the ground and the fruitful vision, the birth, power and fulfillment as all is gathered and made whole once again. Editor’s Note: This translation was given to VoC several years ago. I am not finding verification that it is authentic. If you have that validation - please contact VoC. We may continue to print this - but can only do so as ‘the Aramaic translation’ with verification.
Subscriptions to are available for $25.00 per year / 12 issues (U.S. - inquire for International rates) We accept MC/Visa. money orders and personal checks. Thank you for all your good work. Blessings in all your choices. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
page 3
Voice of Choices April 2008
2012 is NOT about doom, disaster or cataclysm. Real changes are affecting us in body, mind and spirit. New scientific breakthroughs prove that consciousness is not a dead, isolated spark of electrical activity in our nervous system, but rather part of an energetic field throughout the entire Universe. Mainstream Western scientists are only beginning to understand that they missed out on one of the most basic energy fields of the Universe — a field that can be scientifically measured, and also has direct effects on how we think and feel, each moment of the day. Evidence proves that a “global brain” is forming on Earth where our thoughts are increasingly affecting the behaviors of others around us. Ultimately this “consciousness field” appears to be a living, intelligent energy source throughout the entire Cosmos. Many people’s idea of “God” is a preliminary step towards understanding that this Field really does exist. DNA IS CREATED BY A WAVE This field appears to be responsible for the creation of physical matter AND biological life. It is the chicken AND the egg. Both already exist, in potential, in the Field! The DNA molecule appears to originate as an energetic wave in this Field. These waves, loaded with information, surround you right now as you read these words — just like radio, satellite TV and cell-phone signals. When water runs down the side of a mountain, it captures loose rocks and rolls them into the bottom of the stream bed. Similarly, waves in the Field may be gathering up whatever atoms and molecules they find in a given area – particularly where there is liquid water – and then push and nudge those little pieces into forming DNA molecules.
David Wilcock
Little living critters have already been generated spontaneously, in an utterly sterilized environment, from nothing more than distilled water and beach sand that had been super-heated to whitehot levels, where no living thing could possibly have survived within any conventional scientific models. Furthermore, Russian scientists have already proven that plants, animals and amphibians can be completely re-arranged into other species — particularly if you catch them in embryonic form. This has nothing to do with cloning or gene splicing. All they do is zap the DNA in the embryo with a beam of light. The light beam carries the ‘wave’ of another organism in it. In one example, a frog embryo was completely re-arranged, with nothing more than a beam of light, into a salamander. The salamander grew to full adulthood and showed no signs of ever having started as a frog. Its babies emerged as salamanders, not frogs. Our little friend never got sick or died prematurely like normal clones would. How could a solid, real DNA molecule shift around enough to create the codes to build an entirely different body? The key is that DNA is not a fixed, hard structure. There are indeed many small ‘pieces’ that can break off from one part of a DNA molecule and move around to another part. Scientists call these little pieces ‘retrotransposons.’ If you ‘energize’ a creature like a salamander with a beam of light (or other forms of energy), and then re-direct the beam into the embryo of a frog, the ‘wave’ will re-arrange the frog’s DNA to create a salamander. This is somewhat akin to how rocks will gather in a new area if the stream of water shifts on its way down the mountainside. This mechanism drives life to evolve on Earth spontaneously, in very short periods of time. All the clues to explain this process already exist in the fossil record and in groundbreaking Russian laboratory experiments with DNA. Darwin was wrong. Evolution is not random. Evolution is part of an Intelligent Design, and we have not seen the end of the story
Voice of Choices April 2008
page 4
on Earth yet by any means. GALACTIC ENERGY FIELDS In our presentations we also lay out comprehensive evidence that each galaxy is naturally divided up into regions with different levels of energy “charge”, and our entire Solar System is now moving into a more energetic area. We can visibly measure this change by what is already happening throughout the entire Solar System.
David Wilcock is a professional lecturer, filmmaker and researcher of ancient civilizations, consciousness science, and new paradigms of matter and energy. His upcoming Hollywood film CONVERGENCE unveils the proof that all life on Earth is united in a field of consciousness, which affects our minds in fascinating ways. David is the subject and co-author of the international bestseller, ‘The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce?’, which explores the remarkable similarities between David and Edgar. Edgar Cayce, 1877 - 1945, is known as America’s greatest psychic who predicted the wave of births of advanced souls he called indigos, the date Atlantis would be rediscovered, 911 and even his own rebirth.
Various ‘whistleblowers’ have said the Soviet and American governments knew about this since at least the 1950s, and decided not to share it with the public in order to avoid panic.
Just like the frog embryo is zapped by the laser beam that has the ‘salamander’ code in it, each planet and moon in our Solar System is now being zapped with a higher intensity of energy that is creating measurable changes in temperature, brightness, magnetic field strength, storms and even the speed of rotation in the case of Saturn. All the evidence to prove this already exists in NASA studies — it just has never been put all together until now. It explains, for example, why Pluto is getting hotter and hotter even as it drifts far-
ther and farther away from the Sun. We have gathered well over 100 different mainstream scientific references to make the case. ‘Global Warming’ on Earth is certainly being made worse by our widespread industrial pollution — but there are greater energetic causes at work that are creating “global warming” on the Earth AND on all the other planets, where no SUVs exist.
This same instreaming energy is also affecting — and changing — our DNA, as it has in many other periods of Earth’s history. This can be measured in the fossil record. This new energetic influence is awakening dormant brain potentials and abilities we would never have dreamed of — including the “Law of Attraction”. Real scientific evidence shows that all of this is building up to a stunning conclusion in the year 2012 — as the Mayan Calendar and other sources predicted.
For more information, visit his website at www.divinecosmos.com! David Wilcock will be presenting this revolutionary new information – and much more – at the upcoming Earth Transformation conference in Hawaii, May 16-18. For info visit, www.earthtransformation.com
page 5
Voice of Choices April 2008
Embracing Your T ruth Truth Blessings FFrom rom the Publisher
Aloha and blesings.... from Marysville, WA. Welcome to Voice of Choices! So glad you ‘picked us up’. Embracing Your Truth. What does that mean? How do we focus on the gifts and accept the challenges? Each of us has our own interpretation of life which may or may not match up with ‘Truth’ as accepted or experienced by others. Our brains can process just a small fraction of the hundreds of thousands of bits of information ‘happening’ in each second. AND those bits that find no connection in our reality/perception and go by seemingly unnoticed. This could give credence to the idea that we are indeed living an illusion. We can never have the entire picture of all that transpires in each moment - we are aware of those things we do perceive because there is some common connector within our personal consciousness. And now for the yearly telling of how it all started. Heard it before? I’ll add some new details to make it interesting. Each year, this being the beginning of the 8th, I look back to the Reiki circle in Duvall. Held outdoors, in an incredible stone circle/medicine wheel - I created a fold-over flyer to share the importance played by the individual in their own healing. The soul’s path has a variety of experiences on it’s journey through life. Healing can be facilitated, mentored and guided by others; it is the individual that actually does the healing. As I sat, ready to create the bulletin for the week, a voice just above my left ear said ‘bigger’. I added another sheet of paper and the response was ‘bigger’. OK - must be a lot of information to share this week - I added a 3rd peice of paper. Dang - there it was again ‘bigger’. A 4th sheet of paper, the same voice insisting ‘bigger’ and it seemed the obvious question was ‘how big are we talking here?’ The answer, was something I will never forget - and am just beginning to understand. With a kind of humorous taunting, as if I wouldn’t appreciate full disclosure, was ‘Not going to tell you’. That was 7 years ago. If this is the first issue you’ve read - you’ve missed alot. ( Stop by TruHealth in Mill Creek and you’ll find most issues from the last 5 years. Moonflower Magicks in Everett has copies of the last 12 months) I truly cannot comprehend how much incredible information has reached so many people by way of 84 issues of Voice of Choices. Sometimes I’m tempted to ‘take a vacation’ and put together an entire issue with some of the best articles. If I were to do that it would probably require at least 10 issues to come close to re-introducing the ‘best/bless’t’ of VoC. Or how about a book? Hmmm. Not too long ago I did the math. Using the numbers as we’ve grown and not even accounting for those who photo-copy a page or two and pass it around .... the number of lives touched by Voice of Choices is in the millions. Here I am, living in a little cottage (dern - I did call it a cottage industry) with my dog, my crystals and a couple of rabbit ears on top of my tv - and thousands of lives are touched directly by what I have chosen as a path in life. If that’s not incredible.... I don’t know what is. Just another ‘somebody’ - I’ve always said that it’s by working with the concepts in
Voice of Choices April 2008
page 6
VoC that the magazine continues to grow. The dream - it’s rekindled as I lay in bed each night and again on waking in the morning. 1.Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - Calling for and accepting Divine Right Order. 2. This is the night/ day that everything supporting myself and Voice of Choices is available - as it always is. 3. I love you, I am sorry, please forgive me, Thank You. A Hawaiian Ho’oponopono concept which moves beyond affirmations to assist in shifting non-productive energy. Joe Vitale writes about Ihaleakala Hew Len, PhD’s success in healing an entire mental ward in ‘ZERO LIMITS - The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace and More’. Dr. Len never met a single patient. What he did do was spend time reviewing each person’s chart, meditating on ‘I love You, I am Sorry, Please forgive me and Thank You’ with the knowing that there was something within himself that assisted in creating the patient’s expression of ‘dis- ease’. According to Mr. Vitale - and I quote him loosely - ‘The intellect working alone can’t solve problems... it only manages’. When you do Ho’oponopono Divinity takes the painful thought and neutralizes or purifies it. You’re not purifying the person, place or thing but the energy you associate with it. Something wonderful happens. The energy gets released. Buddhists call it the Void and the final step is allowing the Divinity to come in and fill the Void with light.” Back to Embracing Your Truth. There are a myriad of tools which assist on your personal path. Pamm Horbit shares concepts about that variety in ‘Transformation Tools - Variety and Validation . Kasara helps identify healthy foods which support your optimum health. Carol Barbeau brings her expertise to the April Astro Influences. This month also features articles which expand on Voice of Choices’ usual content. In this 8th year of publishing I ask for your input, your suggestions and preferences; what most interests you? What subjects will serve you best in Embracing Your Path? Help me choose the ongoing direction for VoC so it continues it’s mission to assit you in ‘Creating Your Bless’d Life’. You’ll still get those helpful, practical application exercises and samples. Articles may go more into explaining modalities and insight from authors - and continue to downplay advertising type promotion or opinions that suggest what you should choose. Your choices are your responsibility. A quick trip to the website will reveal new opportunities for supporting VoC. There is no requirement for authors to buy advertising as with some publications. Authors can submit articles via email in word.doc format and know that their work is chosen based on quality and content. You can ‘share you blessings’ by donating any amount you choose to help cover publishing and distribution costs. You can also choose to sponsor a non-profit organization’s promotion or distribution to an out-of -area location..... all with a click of the PayPal button online. I’ve also added the option to pay for your classified or enhanced classified ad or an online banner link to your website - again through Paypal online. If your skills include building an online shopping cart or setting up a ‘blog’ - I’d love to hear from you. Those are skills I’ve not yet mastered and would love to add to VoC’s website. Seven years - magickal and filled with blessings. Embracing my path has been filled with almost daily miracles. Voice of Choices is like a living, breathing entity - much like a child. My choice to steward its growth continues with renewed comittment and joy. I trust that the gifts you receive by reading it’s pages will continue to inform and inspire. Blessings in all your choices and Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden
Let Go! Guy Finley
Holding On Hurts!
We all know exactly what it is like to be certain we have let go of something sorrowful or worrisome, only to find ourselves in a similar situation a few days or a few moments later. Dropping this person and picking up that person doesn’t end the loneliness that drives us into dead-end relationships. This isn’t letting go. We have only managed to put the emptiness on hold. Changing jobs to get away from someone or something that sets us off doesn’t cancel our conflict. This just delays the inevitable angry feelings that always surface whenever we feel threatened. Our anger cannot keep us safe from an insensitive world—this anger is the insensitivity itself. Now, here’s the greatest secret on earth: the truth is that genuine letting go is very simple and, above all, natural; as natural for you and me as it is for a tree to shed the heavy, sun-ripened fruit that clings to its branches. Why? Because both man and tree, in fact all living things, are created to drop what is no longer needed. For the tree, the falling fruit carries its matured seed to the ground. No unnatural force is necessary. In a similar fashion—that is to say, under higher but equally exacting laws—these same friendly forces are waiting to do for you what you haven’t been able to do for yourself. You need only learn to cooperate with these powerful and timeless principles to be able to let go of any emotional bitterness, relentless regret, anxious worry or troubling thought. The rest will be done for you. This is what the secret of letting go is all about. First must come the understanding that we are still carrying around the accumulated defeats of a lifetime and that these weary weights have only
served to make us someone sorry, not someone special. This initial shock may shake us, but it is really a major breakthrough. It heralds the first in a series of miraculous self-separations in which we begin to see that we have been living from an unseen part of ourselves: A self that thinks clinging to wreckage is the same as being rescued! Now we understand why all of our past efforts to let go have only left us holding a new problem. But now we also know, at last, exactly what it is that must be dropped. We must let go of this self that is certain it is better to suffer and feel like someone than it is to just let go and quietly be no one. Have no concerns how this task will be accomplished. That is Reality’s responsibility. This higher knowledge that is now beginning to reveal you to yourself is not mental. It is coming to you from a lofty, wise and powerful part of yourself which lives way above everyday thinking and its ceaseless conflict over what may or may not be best. Your newly awakening inner-nature knows what is best for you because it sees life without the painful confusion and contradictions that always accompany compulsive self-interest. For instance, this higher intelligence knows that you don’t need to ache even when you are sure you must. Once you have made contact with the still secret self within, it does the rest. That’s right. It is this higher part of yourself alone that has the strength and wisdom to gently open your hand so that out of it may drop all that has been making you unhappy. Believe me, you are on the verge of the single greatest discovery any human being can make. The secret of letting go not only holds the keys for ending what is unwanted, but locked within this same supreme secret is the beginning of your New Life—the birth of a new nature that never has to hold on to anything because it is already everything. Dare to proceed. Let the following special insight speed you on your way: Letting go is the natural release which always follows the realization that holding on hurts. (from The Secret of Letting Go, Rev. Edition, Llewellyn, 2007) Guy Finley, best-selling author of more than 35 books and audio albums on self-realization, is the founder and director of the nonprofit center Life of Learning Foundation located in Southern Oregon., a nonprofit center for self-study located in Southern Oregon. Visit www.guyfinley.org, and sign up to receive a free helpful newsletter emailed weekly. .
page 7
Voice of Choices April 2008
Harmonic
similarities between frequencies of these sounds and sounds made by wind, wolves, whales and other parts of our natural environment. The “Great Theme” tells us that what is in the heavens is reflected on Earth. These calculations are science’s way of connecting the Music of the Spheres to its reflection here. It has been said that when we’re in harmony with the vibrations of the universe, we connect to source energy and our true selves.
Alchemy
Acheiving Health and Well Being Through Sound Jude Ponton, DC, MAc, LAc & Paul Ponton, MAc, LAc
Tingshas- Tingshas are often used to begin and end treatments. They are used in the subtle energy fields to repair damage and clear dense energy patterns. Tingshas are made of the seven traditional metals and are connected to each other by a cord. They come in various sizes, and each set has its own unique sound. Didgeridoo-The didgeridoo is an aboriginal healing instrument.
Throughout time and within all cultures, music and sound have been been integral to healing, ceremony and ritual. In cosmology and mythology sound is a major link between the world of spirit and the people of Earth. The great Sufi master, Hazrat Inyat Khan, says “The sound is the source of all manifestation. The knower of the mystery of sound knows the mystery of the whole universe.” We live in a universe of vibration. Everything vibrates creating both audible and inaudible sounds. We are impacted, both positively and negatively, by sound vibrations. Busy traffic or construction equipment sounds can be irritating, puting us on edge. The sounds of flowing streams or ocean waves, birds or whales soothe and help to quiet our minds promoting relaxation. One of the ancient Hermetic principles says that everything vibrates. In this universe everything has a frequency that, when it encounters similar frequencies, resounds. This interplay creates strength, amplification and harmony of the resounding bodies and the universe as a whole. It is resonance that allows certain tones to interact therapeutically with organs and tissues and energetic systems, like chakras and meridians. Tissues, organs and systems reflect these tones and communicate on a vibratory level with them. Science is discovering that our genetic code has wave characteristics in its structure that can be influenced by waves produced by particular tones. In his book, The Biology of Belief, cellular biologist, Bruce Lipton, describes how cellular receptor proteins can be influenced to change in response to environmental stimuli, including sound thereby allowing certain genetic characteristics to be expressed or suppressed. This explains how, when a tone is sounded, an organ in the body resounds, reflecting the properties of the tone sounded, creating an increase in the strength and harmony of that organ. The organ is experiencing resonance. Every cell in our body is a resonator of sound and has a rhythmic pattern. Every system has a cycle and pattern that resonate in harmony and sympathy with the cycles of the Earth and the heavens. Calculations have been made of the sounds planets and other heavenly bodies traveling through space. Recent NASA space probes have recorded these sounds and discovered remarkable
Voice of Choices April 2008
Sound healing employs a variety of healing tools: Tibetan Bowls-Traditionally, Tibetan bowls are made of seven metals which have correspondence with the seven planets visible without use of a telescope. Unique harmonics, character and geometry of the sound of each bowl depend on the proportions of each metal and the size, shape and thickness of the bowl. Bowls are used on and around the body to balance physical and subtle energy fields. Bowls are used in meditation, for grounding and relaxation and to clear stagnant energy in spaces. Use of Tibetan bowls has been shown to balance the brain hemispheres and produce alpha and theta brain wave states such as those found in profound relaxation and meditation.
page 8
It is a powerful healing tool with a drone sound. Drone sounds clear stagnation. The didgeridoo can be used to move energy and to relieve pain. It is also used for consciousness awakening and grounding and to strengthen and regulate the breath.
Rattles- Rattles are among the most ancient healing tools. They are used to awaken spirit and shake loose negative energy. They are excellent to clear space. Drums- Using a drum will help to ground and root energy. Drums and rattles, used together, break up blocked energy and awaken the entire body. Drums can be used to synchronize the cadence of the heart. Drumming in a steady rhythm, while holding the drum in front of the chest, helps regulate breath and heart rate/ Tuning Forks- Tuning forks can be applied directly to acupuncture points, trigger points, origin and insertion of muscles and on or over chakras and meridians. There are many kinds of tuning forks, with a variety of different tunings. The forks we use in our practice are tuned to the orbital frequencies of the Earth, moon, sun and planets. They promote alignment with the cycles and sounds of the cosmos, known as the Music of the Spheres. Planetary Gongs- These symphonic gongs are calibrated to orbital frequencies of the planets. The rich overtones and undertones of the gongs promote resonance with source energy and deep transformational and healing potential. We use combinations of these healing instruments in our sound healing practice. Any one of these instruments can be used as part of your own balancing and healing practice. Paul and Jude Ponton practice sound healing, acupuncture and chiropractic at 124 N 103rd Street, Suite B, Seattle. Contact them at 206-706-2836 or www.Whispering-Dragon.com April 19th and 20th they’ll be offering sessions at Moonflower Magicks - 1313 Hewitt, Everett - 425-258-6010. All proceeds go to Moonflower Magicks - and sessions are on a suggesed donation basis. They teach Acutonics® sound healing and co-authored, ‘Acutonics: From Galaxies to Cells, Planetary Science, Harmony and Medicine’ due in 2008. Acutonics is a registered trademark of Kairos institute of Sound Healing, LLC
Goodbye to
GOSSIP
Paul Figueroa
Improving Communication
Gossiping - What is it? Interesting question, isn’t it? Is it a positive thing? is it a negative thing? Do they gossip on the news, on the weekly celebrity shows? In magazines? Yes. Yes they do. Do people gossip in the workplace, at the store, at the bowling alley? Yes they do. Is it a positive thing? Is it negative? How do I stop it? Great questions. Let’s first look at what gossiping is. Gossip, according to the dictionary is, “Idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others.” If you look further, you’ll find it says it’s “light, familiar talk or writing.” You look elsewhere and you’ll see the argument that gossip is an important part of society and connecting with others – that gossip is okay. Confused? Good!
Realize, too, that gossip can be seductive. The energy can be exciting. You think you are participating in something fun. You’re curious. You may also think you are just venting. My suggestion, again, check in with you’re intention. That will give you the biggest clues as to whether you’re doing positive or negative gossip.
Consider that there are different types of gossip, some is positive, some is negative. Sometimes it’s a bit of both. If you look at it, though, it’s usually more one or the other. I think that gossip happens all the time and I clarify gossip by suggesting there are two types, positive and negative (with shades of gray.) It’s much like anger. Anger is just energy, we are the ones that decide what to do with it. We can make a positive choice and use that anger to make positive changes. Maybe I’m mad about the war in Iraq and want it to stop. I can use that anger to motivate me, become passionate about peace and start a movement. I can also choose to use it in a negative way. It’s my choice.
To Get Attention To fit in Misplaced or internalized anger Revenge A feeling of helplessness Many other reasons
Gossip is similar. It’s really your intention that’s important. Consider for a minute that anytime you are talking about someone not with you you are gossiping. Now, simply decide if what you are sharing is positive or negative. What are your motives? Does it tear someone down? Do you have permission? Is it your business? Is it constructive? It’s merely about asking the right question – and there are no absolutes. You might have to ask yourself several different questions to figure it out. For gossip, it’s really about intention that makes it positive or negative. It’s the choice you make with it, not the thing itself. Here’s an example of intention. If you are a supervisor in a company or a case worker you will hear information that could be negative gossip, but it’s your business to know what’s going on. You could say that telling a boss about internal theft is gossip, yet it’s important to know. Once again, look at the intention. There is a line here. Oftentimes, I suggest that if you take a minute and think about what you’re hearing, you’ll know if you’ve crossed the line. Remember, you’re learning new tools, so be easy on yourself.
Common Reasons Why People Gossip in a Negative Way
What I would love for you to understand is often times people that make negative choices are trying to get something that’s healthy to get. Attention is okay, to belong is okay. Anger is okay. Standing up for yourself is okay. Often we just don’t know how to get there. Here’s a map to help you stop gossiping in a negative way. First, is the person you’re talking about present? If not, see if what you’re saying is positive or negative. If it’s negative, stop. Explore your motives later. Problem solve and deal with the REAL issue If you discover you’re doing negative gossip to fit in, consider this approach for 21 days. When you’re talking with someone, only share things about you. How you are, how your weeks been, how your kids are. It may be uncomfortable, but you’ll find you’re creating intimacy. You are sharing who you are and what you are about to someone else. They’ll get to know the real you and you’ll get to know them. You’re also telling the universe you are wanting real friendships with someone. People wanting the same will start showing up!
In a recent training I did a woman said she had to change her entire life! The good news is that it can be done. I also think that all the gossip she was hearing wasn’t negative. Be gentle!
If you’re trying to prevent gossip on a bigger scale, in the workplace or within a group, the first thing to do is to educate everyone. Let them know what negative gossiping is, what it looks like, sounds like and feels like. This increases awareness and makes it clear what problem you are addressing. Next, if you’re in a supervisory role, come up with consequences for the negative behavior. Make sure everyone knows what they are. Now, provide tools for people to deal with negative gossip in a positive way. This is true for you and your kids too.
A wonderful example of positive gossip is talking about your youngster when they aren’t in the room, but they are nearby and can hear you. Try this, it’s fun! Talk about how wonderful they are, how proud you are of them, how you really like who they are as a person. They’ll love it, and your helping, or building them up!
You can have fun with this. In my trainings, I’ll actually have people experience what negative gossiping is, both as the listener and the gossiper. They then get to try the tools below and get a positive experience in stopping the gossip. It increases the learning, they get to problem solved in safety and they have fun.
If you discover that you’re making a poor choice and gossiping in a negative way, then stop. Remove yourself from the situation or change topics. Either way, I’d suggest looking at what you were saying and see if you are angry at someone. Are you wanting attention? Are you wanting to fit in? IF you are, try connecting with others in a positive way. You may find it uncomfortable. It’s okay to talk to people directly.
Here are some suggestions on how to stop someone from gossiping with you. If they’re gossiping, ask them to stop. You can be nice with this one. You can say something like, “I’m working on not gossiping and I think we are. Let’s talk about something else.” Use your body language. Turn away a bit Continued on page 20
page 9
Voice of Choices
April 2008
move away from your ego and enter the temple of your heart. During this time you might experience what has been called ‘The Dark Night of the Soul’. You release what is known within your being from the past. And part of your conditioning dies as you open to your unknown, mysterious, and childlike nature. A great fear can arise as you approach this Threshold, before entering the sacred space of your heart, which is the Heart Initiation.
Freedom Illumination Intuition Inspiration Jaya Sarada The Dweller on the Threshold is the place in our life where we face our accumulated memory that has created our separate sense of self. It is our opportunity to release our conditioning through a great devotion to that which is sacred, eternal, and connected with our true nature. It is also the beginning of the Heart Initiation. In this experience we come to know that all along our true nature has resided in our heart, doing its natural work of witnessing, loving and forgiving our previous mistaken identity. We understand our heart as always being present, whole, and untouched by the transitory nature of life. You know you are a dweller on the threshold when you realize that for the majority of your life your mind has been used to seek pleasure and run from pain. This is a fundamental human experience. But you long for a greater awakening and realization of your higher purpose. Your heart yearns to be completely open, and your soul and personality desire to be united. In this place you have the opportunity for a sacred dialogue to begin as you turn inward and ask the most important human questions, “Who Am I” and “What Do I Want!” Through this inquiry your mind may become receptive to the truth within and the answers may appear from your higher planes of consciousness. These answers become the living experience of your life and your direct connection with the divine. Through this compassionate awakening you may see that who you thought you were can no longer define or express this new and authentic way of being. You stand at the edge of your old conditioning, ‘The Threshold’. By realizing your limited self you may enter a place in your being of great wonder and surprise, and your fears, insecurities, and self-made image dissolve. Your heart opens to the mysterious force of life which starts to flow through your every cell. At this stage in your awakening you begin to
Voice of Choices April 2008
Page 10
The Heart Initiation occurs when we have seen through the illusory nature of life and come to understanding that we are free from entrapments. We learn to use thoughts and emotions as practical tools of being human, but are no longer a slave to them. We begin the mastery process of our lives. Our minds and emotions, that have been previously sustaining our separate sense of self, are now in service to our higher intention; one that is bound for freedom, love, and eternal life. The Heart Chakra, located above the Solar Plexus Chakra, opens through surrender of our separate self. The Solar Plexus Chakra is related to the emotional and mental field, and is the source of great suffering for most people. This occurs through the belief that power is derived from the personal self. Rarely as individuals do we realize that all things come from God or life force. The mental plane of consciousness is a field of memory that holds our past experiences which have resulted in our conditioning. For most humans we respond to daily life through the filter of conditioning and we rarely meet life anew. The field that holds the memory of our experience in the emotional and mental plane creates an energetic web that is very difficult to overcome. The great masters have pointed out that the tools one needs to meet the dweller, or ego self, are to have the intention of freedom, illumination, intuition, and inspiration. The task is to master the impulses of the lower self that is expressed in thought, emotions, and desires. These are the steps before the Heart Initiation can take place. The Heart Initiation is the true meeting ground of the soul and personality; the lighted way back to our divine reality. This plane of consciousness is the beginning of a new inspirational life. Our surrender deepens as the beauty of our true being is revealed. Jaya Sarada is presenting demonstrations and a workshop at East West Bookshop in Seattle April 25 & 26. More informationa about her work can be found at www.jayasarada.com . Call 1 800 282 5292 to reserve space for the events or email jayasarada@aol.com.
shares this information, as interpreted, with his or her client. It is up to the client, coming from a particular source, to recognize that which resonates at the time. What are the criteria for your particular belief system? If yours is right, does it make someone else’s wrong?
Pamm Horbit By choice, I practice a system of numerology based on the Tibetan alphabet, and the Tibetan 10-month calendar. Not long ago, I did a reading for a client and she left very excited, only to return with a second opinion from a different numerology source, that was quite different than mine. I first questioned my system of choice. Was I right? Was the other system right? “Right” being the operative word. Is the system is flawed or is nothing flawed?
Be open to all that is available to you. Knowledge is empowerment. Visit a reader or check out your local psychic fair. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover tools for your journey. Don’t be concerned with who is right or wrong. Trust your inner guidance. I assure you that you will indeed hear, see or feel messages from your personal guides and angels. Pamm Horbit is a numerology practitioner and lives in Seattle. She is available for individual consultations. You can see her at NW Psychic Fairs in Kent and Redmond (www.nwpsychicfair.com) Contact Pamm by e-mail: tibnumbers@gmail.com.
I spent a considerable amount of time thinking. There are many different systems of astrology — more than 11,000 titles listed at just one online bookstore. One sees the Sun as the rising sign, Vedic astrology sees the Moon as the rising sign and Chinese astrology relates to animal signs. Having experienced each of these systems, they all have valid information to offer. There are multiple systems of Tarot. Each deck is interpreted differently depending on the symbolism attached, and similar decks are interpreted differently by different readers. More than 4,000 titles are listed online. Is one more right than another? Each book is a wonderful resource with each deck, allowing the beginner to gain lots of information. Each reader bases an interpretation on experience. And the information is, again, valid. A book search at one of the more popular online stores revealed more than 1,000 books with “numerology” in the title. Those I have researched are all just a bit different. They do, however, have in common a linear alphanumeric conversion (A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.) and the calculation of “life purpose or life path” based on the birth date using a 12-month calendar. The Tibetan system, as practiced in the West, is based on a 10-month calendar, and the alphanumeric conversion is based on sound. As practiced in Tibet, this system is extremely complicated based not only on numbers, but also on numeric assignments to planetary alignments as well. The only books on the subject are written in the Tibetan language. Is it not impossible that someone will come up with yet another system of numerology, based on a 13-month calendar or maybe a 9-month calendar? I strongly suspect that these systems will be equally accurate. Think about Feng Shui for a moment. More than 1,500 titles are listed on the subject. There are the Black Hat, White Hat and Compass School, just to name a few. All of the systems work and yet they all say something different. In the Black Hat style, direction assessment is based on the placement of the front door. In Compass style, direction alignment is based on magnetic north and south. These systems provide different information, different cures and different understandings. Talk to any person who has experienced one of these forms, and you will hear incredible testimonials as to their results. All of them work. The question remains: Which one is right? Why do all of these systems work? They appear to be in conflict, but serve a very spiritual purpose. They all provide a connection to the Source and provide necessary information and tools for the present journey. How can multiple systems appear to be in complete conflict and yet deliver totally valid information? Why can opposing philosophies (religions) create the same sense of heart-felt and soul-felt peace in each believer? Is one system of divination better or more accurate than another? All of these systems are based on information that I believe, is available to absolutely every one of us. Information from the Source (call it what you wish: God, Goddess, Source, Universe, Buddha, etc.) is transmitted to us as a form of energy. Interpretation of that energy is based on language, and on personal experience. A reader
page 11
Voice of Choices April 2008
Kasara D’Elene should limit grain servings to 2-4 servings a day; A blood types should have 4-8 servings of whole grains and can also have another grain - amaranth which are often seen as and is similar to graham crackers; B and AB blood types; 2-6 servings per day. Serving suggestions for grains are; Ezekial or spelt English muffins, Ezekial, spelt or brown rice tortillas, millet, quinoa, rice or Ezekial cereals (hot/cold), quinoa, rice, or Ezekial pasta, or eating the actual cooked grain or millet, quinoa, wild rice or brown rice as a main or side dish. I stuff tortillas with all sorts of veggies, cut tortilla’s up into chips and bake them for dipping in veggie dips, and make mini pizzas out of English muffins.
MEAT What can I eat? There is so much press on foods that we should not eat including trans-fats, artificial sweeteners, salt and high fructose corn syrup. Many people say they want to eat healthy and many could stand to lose weight but unfortunately, in this society, we are not taught what we should eat. What should we be putting in our mouth each day? Of course each person is different, but what I have tried to put below is some general guidelines to help people with what they should be eating.
FRUIT The first thing to eat in the morning is some fruit. This gives you a nice natural boost of sugar to get your blood sugar up and get you energized in the morning. Fruit is a great way to start the day also because of the fiber, it is gentle on the stomach and it is sweet which often helps people who might not be hungry in the morning. We recommend that people eat 2 servings of fruit each day, ½ cup for each serving. I know this can be challenging for many people as I have found that many people eat way too much fruit. Eating more fruit consistently than this can lead to future blood sugar issues. Most fruit is alkaline ash producing in the body (this is a good thing), but some fruits produce an acidic ash, including blackberries, cranberries, prunes and blueberries. (See past articles on pH balancing to understand more about acid/alkaline.) To get even more specific about which fruit is best for your body, check the Dr. Peter D’Adamo’s ‘Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type’ for the best fruits for your blood type. Fruit can be eaten by itself of course, as jam/jellies, in smoothies, eaten on top of cereal, dried as a snack (as long as it is organic without the sulfur), or mixed into fruit salads.
WHOLE GRAINS Whole grains we recommend are Quinoa, Millet, Wild Rice – these are all alkaline producing in the body. There are several brands of Quinoa pastas, quinoa cereals, millet breads and chips, wild rice chips, etc. Check your local health food store. Brown Rice, Oats, Ezekial products and Spelt are others that are beneficial, (they are acidic, but not as acidic as wheat) – we recommend avoiding all wheat products. Grains of course are high in carbohydrates, but when eating whole grains such as the ones listed, they are higher in fiber, vegetable protein and are complex carbohydrates which take longer for your body to burn. Regarding the blood type issues; O blood types
Voice of Choices April 2008
Page 12
Animal protein is important within balanced proportions. We recommend each serving is 2-4oz maximum. If you feel you must eat something organic, it should be your meats. Else you are getting the pesticides in the food theanimal’s feed, the hormones, antibiotics, and steroids all combined. O Blood types can do 2-3 small servings, A’s can get away without any animal protein sources if they want to as long as they are taking a B12 supplement and everyone should avoid all pork products. Pork typically is loaded with nitrates, and is considered bad for all blood types per Dr. D’Adamo’s book. Meat servings can be seen as breakfast turkey bacon or turkey sausages, organic/free-range lunch meats in sandwiches, tuna fish, or grass-fed beef, buffalo or turkey for dinner meals. Eggs also fall into this category and are a good source of animal protein. Freerange chicken, and other meats for dinner are fine as long as there is a balance of vegetables being served as well.
NUTS AND SEEDS Nuts and seeds can be eaten in fairly large quantities. Almonds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds are especially beneficial for all body types. Nuts are high in essential fatty acids, a good source of vegetable protein and fiber. Sprouted nuts are even better for us as they have less fat, less calories and higher protein and fiber. Look for sprouted almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc. at your local health food store. Chia seeds are high in fiber, are 18% calcium. They assist in balancing blood sugar and are high in omega’s. Servings for nuts and seeds can be used on top of all kinds of salads, as a snack or cooked with vegetables. My son loves green beans sautéed in coconut oil with garlic, scallions and sprouted almonds – yum!
NO DAIRY When we’re trying to get healthy, dairy is not the best thing for our bodies. I have written about this before in past articles. If you must do dairy products, at least make them raw so you are getting the enzymes and none of the toxins that are typically found in dairy products. To take that another step try some of the milk alternatives there are available including rice milk, almond milk, hemp milk, oat milk or soy milk. Our favorite is the hemp milk. It is so very creamy and yummy, like a dessert. Try not to do too much soy, as unfermented soy inhibits the absorption of iodine and can cause hormone problems in some people. There are also cheeses, cream cheeses, ice creams, etc. made from these as well. Coconut ice cream is especially good. Check your local health food store for the yummy options! Continued on page 20
Chocolate!
RAW
8 oz raw carob powder 1 oz vanilla or contents of real vanilla bean 2 oz peppermint flavor 16 oz extra virgin unprocessed coconut oil 36 oz raw chocolate beans – cacao nibs 16 oz raw nut butter of choice 6-8 oz raw agave nectar This makes a big batch - 1/2 recipe is good too!
Pour coco oil into bowl. If it’s hard, warm it in the sun or in hot water first till it’s clear liquid. A little heat won’t hurt it. MAKE SURE IT’S CLEAR LIKE WATER Grind the Cacao nibs into a fine powder (coffee grinder) Add to the oil, with all the other ingredients Stir /blend till all the lumps are gone. You can do this by hand or a food processor or a powerful blender like a Vitamix, but by hand is all you need Pour in shallow pans. I like to keep it at half an inch Put in freezer and in about an hour it’s hard and ready to eat. You need to keep this in the freezer and eat the pieces you take out right away because the oils start to melt at room temp. This is the difference between good oils and bad oils (good chocolate and bad chocolate). Chocolate made to keep for a long time at room temp has saturated fat/ hydrogenated oils which are very bad for you. I like to put macadamia nuts in the mixture so I have crunchy bits. The cool thing about raw chocolate is if you screw up, you can always fix it. For example, too sweet? Set it on the counter at room temperature- it becomes liquid again in about 30 minutes and mix in more cacao and carob, or maybe some more nut butter- you get the idea. you can keep changing it! Raw is so cool because there is no point of no return like when you’re
Many health food stores carry the ingredients you’ll need. (If you can’t find them locally www.rawfood.com has it all.) Look closely though, the bigger chain stores like Whole Foods and Wild Oats have ROASTED carob powder (not raw) and most nut butters and Agave nectars are not raw, so read the labels.
Warning
Causes W omen to Lose Control Women Markus Rothkranz
The steps are pretty TIP 1- the type of nut butter you use basic. The main makes a difference. Make sure it’s thing is to grind the RAW and organic. Almond butter is cacao nibs (chocosupposed to be the healthiest but it’s late beans) into a grittier and may cause your chocolate fine powder. I use a to be a bit rougher in texture. Artisana standard little coffee nut butters are available in health food grinder. The raw stores or can be ordered via internet. chocolate is so rich with natural oils that TIP 2- make sure the carob powder is it will stick a bit to RAW, not roasted. It usually has the grinder so you’ll clumps in it so be sure to break those have to use your apart with your fingers before mixing fingers to scoop it everything else in. out. The rest is basically mixing it all together till it’s smooth. That’s it. You can mix it together and eat it right then and there while it’s chocolate soup, but I like it hard, so I put it in the freezer Markus Rothkranz, a truly inspirational leader of the raw foods movement, has awakened his genius in so many categories as to seem astonishing to ordinary humans. Markus has been heavily involved in the film industry for many years. At 45, he is an outstanding role model of raw vegan health and exceptional fitness. Markus awakens, activates and challenges us with his robust presentations and hundreds of web pages designed to inspire, uplift and cheer us all on to heightened levels of life, love, service and wellness. A Featured speaker at Raw Spirit Festival 2008, Sept 12-14 in Sedona, AZ, Markus invites you to explore www.rawspirit.org and www.markusrothkranz.com. He’ll see you at Raw Spirit Fest 2008!
I use peppermint and Vanilla oils that don’t have alcohol as a base. Coconut oil comes in different grades- make sure you get the raw extra virgin untreated unheated kind. It’s usually a tiny bit more expensive. Coconut oil is clear like water at room temp, but when it’s colder, it gets white and hard like wax. Do not be afraid of the oil or FAT issue- this is the GOOD oil your body needs and these GOOD oils help get rid of the BAD oils and fats. Natives of Polynesia who’s diet consisted of mainly coconuts never got heart disease and they didn’t get fat. (Until white man came along and introduced them to pigs and white flour) Agave Nectar is an all natural healthy sweetener that has a really low glycemic index so even diabetics can use it. (If you go all raw, you won’t be diabetic eventually anymore anyway !)
page 13
Voice of Choices April 2008
choose, not as we were told they should be. We begin April and spring with the sun in passionate and intense Aries. Aries energy is much into the “I am” mode rather than the “I believe mode” of last month’s Pisces energy. With the sun in Aries we are asked who we truly are , and what we need to accomplish. If we use the energies right now we are given lots more courage and determination with that Aries energy. April is the fourth month of a number1 year, thus making this month a 5 month of change for us all. This month seems to bring forth more strongly the energy of that last lunar eclipse, Feb. 20, which will sing its siren song to us until Aug. 1, when we will have our next eclipse: The message now is to dream it and then to build it. Eclipses do not pass away with the phases of the moon but stay until the next eclipse. We are still hearing that Virgo voice of check all the details as well as the Piscean energy of dreams and hope eternal.
On the 19th as the sun moves into stable and secure Taurus, notice how the “I am” questions calm down and you begin to notice what wonderful tools and abilities you have to help you accomplish your goals this energetically wide open month..
We are now in the time of spring sacred to the powers of creation of all things.
The theme for Gemini brings the energy of “I think” into the springtime. Rethinking plans is a gift to us all when planets enter Gemini. (Mutable Air)
The theme for Aries is “I Am” and you fill in the blanks; whatever you believe you are surely will come to you. So believing that you are so much more than you know you are is a great idea right now, isn’t it? Aries is cardinal fire (initiating action energy). The colors of April are all forms of red, which is the color of passion and new beginnings. Red carries unbelievable power if you wear it or even visualize it. Did you know red in a room brings passion and energy to that room? Or to a person? Stones Sacred to April are fire opal, bloodstone and golden citrine. The ruling planet until April 19 is Mars, the god of war and passions, who is still after many months wearing the energy of Cancer this whole month, asking us to create a new action in our lives from deep inner core connections to our feelings. When I say feelings, I do not mean hurt feelings, or abandonment or feelings based upon the past or hurt or pain. Feelings (instincts) deep within us bring us to connect with our wise and ancient soul. All this and more are truly possible this month if we look inward and pay attention to how we truly feel and ask the hard answers of ourselves. Are we creating our story or just retelling the past? We are now between some powerful transits (planets traveling in the sky) as Mars is now back to where it began its retrograde (backwards motion last December). Mars (the planet of action in the sign of Cancer) opposes Pluto (transformation), which begins its backward journey April 2. What this means for us all is that we can truly use this time to look deep into the well of knowledge within ourselves and find the strength and power to create our lives anew. This power comes through our feelings, through looking at our security issues, or fears, and facing them bravely in order to rebuild our new world through instinct and what we know we need to be doing.. Pluto (transformation) retrograde is backing into Sagittarius out of Capricorn on June 13. It will give us one last shot at that optimism and strong sense of knowing in order to build our reality in Capricorn. Pluto moving backward asks us to see within ourselves our deepest and strongest needs and face them fearlessly, so that we can rebuild without the old messages of fear and make our lives as we
Voice of Choices April 2008
page 14
The theme for Taurus is “I have.” You have many more tools and much more power than you may believe, so begin now to count your blessings and see what you truly have in your life. (Fixed Earth)
The energy at the beginning of April shifts dramatically after that first week. On April 2 Mercury moves from intuitive and softly gentle Pisces into Aries. We are more willing to bravely move forward in our mind and communications. Venus, the energy of love and beauty and what we want, is in intuitive Pisces until the new moon on April 5. It has us dreaming of what we want. On the new moon Venus moves into passionate Aries, giving us further energy and courage to move forward and go for it.. The sun into Taurus on the 19th further increases our need to have that which is our own. Possession of things, people, emotions and events becomes a very strong need for us all. So remember what we possess that last forever are not material things, but inner strength, courage, compassion, understanding, learning, love and who we are daily becoming. With Mars (action) in Cancer feelings are strong and people could be much more sensitive than normal. When energies shift to Taurus the stones also shift to more grounding and centering stones such as sapphire and agates. The color of the month shifts to soft pinks and blues. Taurus is an Earth sign, which always wants to build. It is fixed in modality, which means just what it says, hard to move but has a great deal of tenacity, strength and endurance for us all to use no matter what our sun sign is. Jupiter, the energy of faith and trust in the Earth sign of Capricorn, creates a grand trine of Earth planets and energizes us to build and create our lives as we desire them to be. Saturn moving retrograde in Virgo and allowing us to let go a bit of the details completes the trine of Earth energies. All this Earth and building energy will enable us all to better use the fire, Aires, planets and to get busy building our projects. The full moon on the 19th with the moon in Scorpio and the sun in Taurus again echoes the theme of deep inner involvement to find our own personal answers and to look practically at what needs to be eliminated from our lives over this next two weeks. This 5 month of change creates tremendous opportunity for you to realize that all power lies within you. The sky and energies are here to help you, but you get to determine your fate and chart the course of your life. What is the next stop? Only you get to decide that. Isn’t that the gift of free will? Happy spring 2008! Carol Barbeau is a professional astrologer who teaches and works in the Seattle area. You may contact her for more information by e mailing her at carolastro@carolbarbeau.com or going to her website at www.carolbarbeau.com
Soul Retrieval Possible Positive Reconnection Amy Elkins Soul Retrieval can be a means of separating from toxic elements or influences in one’s family. It can also be used to reconnect in healthy ways with parts of the family that have been lost. One young woman came to me to deal with the death of her father at an early age through suicide. During the retrieval, it came to light that he had physically abused both her mother and her, and that her mother had tried to protect her. Spirit gave instructions for her to seek out her mother, and that she needed mothering and nurturing. Even before I relayed this message, she said that she wanted to find her mother and tell her what she had learned. Her mother in turn said that she had been waiting a long time for this young woman to realize what had really happened, and that her father was not simply the martyr and victim. Mother and daughter are closer now, and the daughter feels clearer about where her anger comes from and where it needs to be directed. Another way reconciliations can happen is when a parent has taken hold of a piece of a child “for her own good” and doesn’t realize that this is harmful. Usually the parent doesn’t realize he or she has done it. When this is sorted out, parent and child can feel cleaner about their connection and paradoxically closer. For example, mothers often will try to protect their daughters from hopes and dreams they consider unrealistic or likely to be dashed. But except for mothers who are truly bitter, jealous or narcissistic, they do not really want to deny their daughters any happiness or success. They are glad to have them freed to pursue their dreams. They do not really want their daughters limited by messages of fear they may have passed on earlier in life. When these pieces are retrieved, both feel better. In the case of adoptions or people who have lost parents at a very young age, soul retrieval often functions to fetch back the part of the client that stayed with the birth parent or in the house they lived in together, waiting for them to come back. While grief can accompany these retrievals, there is also a sense that the part that returns understands it is loved and this opens the person to feel and accept love in a new way. He or she is no longer on hold, waiting for someone who will not come again. In several cases, I have also brought back messages from the deceased loved one that he or she truly loves this child and did not
want to leave. One client was pretty sure his mother gave him up out of love because she could not feed him and was relieved to find out this was true. He has been able to move on in his relationships with women because he does not doubt that love any longer. Another client found out his birth father loved him although he was not allowed access to him as a child. This was news to him and also comforting. A middle-aged client reconnected with memories of her grandmother, whom she had not thought about in a while. Through that she connected with the archetypal energy of the Grandmothers and of herself as a grandmother, which was a frightening new place for her. Through the healthy grandmother energy, she was given an opportunity to overcome her panic about aging. In my own life, the healthiest mothering came from a woman who cleaned our house twice a week until I was 13. My mother was sick and depressive and unavailable. When I was 13, Lucretia was fired and I went into a deep depression. My mother forbade me to see her. In my own soul retrieval, I have had to bring back that 13-yearold who was so devastated by that loss. She remembered what it felt like to be loved, which my adult self did not. Reconnect with the Positive Aspect of Your Family Take the parent or grandparent you feel most conflicted about, or miss the most. Write a list of their positive attributes, all the things you learned from them and all the things they tried to give you. Thank them for these things or go in meditation to their higher self and thank them. If they have passed, light a white candle for them and set out a small plate of food and something to drink for them. You will be amazed at how well you feel the next day. It is important when taking up the work of reconnecting not to let that morph into accepting back all the negative messages and programs you have worked so hard to get rid of. But offering thanks for the good intentions of parents and grandparents, and wishing them well where they are now, can never hurt. A Reiki master, clairvoyant and trance medium, Amy Elkins has learned soul retrieval from Spirit and Joan Casey, among others. Contact her at amystt5@aol.com or 206-933-0407.
page 15
Voice of Choices April 2008
Walks With Thunder In my work I see many spirits. It’s a common thing for my students to talk about seeing fairies, angels and Grandfather or Grandmother spirits. Many people who haven’t yet seen a spirit want to experience this first hand and ask how can I see spirits. I tell them its easy and they roll their eyes at me thinking, “It’s easy for you.” I roll my eyes back and say, “It is easy for you too.” The ability to see spiritual energy can be a gift, an ability or even a learned skill. The following is how to develop the skill to see spirits and energy. Yes there are spirits around us all the time. Ever catch movement with your peripheral vision? Yet when you turn and look dead on there is nothing there. A spirit can look like a small one-inch patch of color, a sparkle, a wisp of smoke, a classic fairy with wings, an angel, a shadow of a human or animal, a patch of fog, even a colored LED. This way of looking is just like seeing your cat in the room; you should be able to look directly at the spirit.
I have an exercise that you can try. Find a building with trees behind it. Now look above the trees and keep the building in sight. Stare for about 30-60 seconds. This part can be difficult as some of us want to blink before 30 seconds have gone by. When you see what looks like tiny golden sparkles dancing in the sky, you are done. Nancy is 67, had taken my class and thought I was joking about seeing this energy. Nine months after telling her this exercise, she saw them. Nancy was so excited she called me on the phone saying, “I saw them, I saw them, the golden energy above the trees! Its taken me nine months but I did it.” Usually it doesn’t take that long but she didn’t believe I was giving a real homework task. Those sparkles are the free energy that we tap into for healing, blessings and powering our energy shields. That way we don’t get tired using our own energy. Instead we use that free energy. That energy is so vast even with many of us using it, its like 50 people drinking their fill of water in a vast lake. It doesn’t make a bit of difference in the overall energy available to us. To see energy around the physical body is also easy. You will need a white background, like a piece of copy paper or white surface. Now dim the lights and put your hand on the paper or surface. Look at the outline of your hand. You are looking for a silver luminance around your hand. Usually it’s one-eighth-inch thick around your hand. Keep doing these exercises and your vision will adjust so you can look directly at energy and spirits any time you like. May all the spirits that love you bless you in all the good ways. For more information about Walks With Thunder and his classes go to www.walkswiththunder.com or call 253-350-5755. Read more on his blog, www.blogtalkradio.com/walkswiththunder.
Ps
yc
hi
a He nd al H th ol F ai s t i ir c s
c
To do this you can just ask the spirits around you to bless you. They are there to help if you know how to ask them. Just say, “I call the spirits that love me and ask them to allow my eyes to see spirits in a good way, right now.” That last part, in a good way, is important so don’t forget that. It is possible to see spirits in a way that isn’t good.
One of my dear friends says she uses a filter to see only good spirits as she doesn’t want to see any negative energy or dark spirits. Great idea, and it works for her. You may want to put that in your request when you ask to see spirits. “Allow my eyes to see only positive energy and good spirits,” and so on.
Kent 1st Sat. Monthly New Woman Books 213 West Meeker St. Mill Creek/Bothell 2nd Sat
Corner of Seattle Hill Rd and 35th Ave SE From I-5 - East on 164th follow until it crosses 35th
Bel-Red Overlake 3rd Sat. NEW DATE
Maitreya Education Foundation
2260 152nd Ave. NE Redmond, 98052
FREE ADMISSION Check web for maps - Private Readings Anytime
New Website www.nwpsychicfairs.com 425-562-4777
Voice of Choices April 2008
Page 16
The Light FFantasticantastic- Angelic Assistance Kevin and Christine Core When the traditional Reiki system was given to mankind at the time of Atlantis, it was intended to align mankind with his Divine Nature, his Divine Inheritance. All illness comes from a disconnection from the Divine. To be Divine is to be in perfection. Illness comes from a belief that all is not perfect, that there is imbalance, that there is dis-ease. One cannot be ill and also know that one is Divine. As man descended into materialism and lost the connection to the Divine after the fall of Atlantis, the imprint of the Divine was also disconnected from the Reiki symbols. They still had power but their ability to retune a person to their Divine Nature was lost. The time has come to re-establish that connection. This can be done through the symbols given in the system of healing that the Archangel Metatron calls Angelic Reiki. Through this system, much has been revealed to us about the process of Ascension and its affect on the bodies of humanity. We are all aware that the vibration of the planet, and all the kingdoms within and on it, are changing. This is causing cellular changes, the activation of extra strands of DNA, and the activation of our energy or Lightbodies. As our vibrations raise, and our Light bodies activate, it causes a descension of our Soul energy, which anchors into our physical bodies through the Thymus Gland. The physical effect of this is heart palpitation or arrhythmia. The heart beats very fast and irregular and causes fears about heart attacks, etc‌ to arise. This is a challenge to our own views of mortality and the programming of fear of death comes to the forefront. This occurs because the heart beats to the rhythm of the Universe on the physical/etheric plane. With the descension of Soul energy, this rhythm is raised to Solar and Galactic level. As the heart adjusts to this new rhythm, you get the palpitations coming in periodically. We are assured by the Angelics that this condition is perfectly normal in Ascension, and those of us who are going through this should not panic and know all is well. This activation through the Thymus brings us to the subject of vaccinations. Christine, as a homeopath of many years, and many other homeopaths are agreed that vaccinations can close down the Thymus Gland. As we have shown, the Thymus is a major vehicle for the Ascension activations. In fact, the whole of the Endocrine System undergoes massive change during Ascension. It does not matter when we received these vaccinations. If we had to undergo a vaccination in the past, it will affect how you integrate the energies of Ascension. As we begin to clear past life karma, it is done in a major way through the thymus. It is our link with Soul energy through the thymus that allows us to raise our consciousness to a high enough level to look back and clear our karma. As awareness of how vaccinations can affect us in a negative way grows, people are beginning to make an informed choice. For those of us who have had vaccinations, healing by the angels can be done to clear the negative effects caused. The condition known as Vaccinosis Syndrome is caused by the downpouring of Soul Energy and the resistance of a Thymus damaged by vaccination. This affects the whole of the Endocrine System and leads to symptoms resembling Glandular Fever. One of the symptoms of Vaccinosis is extreme tiredness.
a food source, the increased intake of energy into a cell causes it to release stored trauma and karmic memories. The body is flushed with an excess of energy bringing tiredness, aching joints, sore throats, viral symptoms, nausea and diarrhea. This is part of the Lightbody process activated on the whole planet as early as 1988. The condition known as ME has a direct correlation with this process. Again, the healing given now through Angelic Reiki and other energy healing systems is available to bring balance to the these effects caused by the Ascension process. We have also found that there are certain vitamin deficiencies that need to be addressed as we change our metabolism from a carbon base to a silicon base. These changes occur through the spleen, which is the major physical organ in the body for passing prana from the etheric body into the physical. All light workers on the planet could be as much as 76% deficient in Phosphoric Acid, which aids the changes occurring to DNA. Also the Vitamin B Complex is needed to support the changes to the Endocrine System. The Vitamin B Complex and Phosphoric Acid can be taken as a supplement and the New Era Tissue Salts remedies are very good for restoring balance. It must be fully understood that we are not advocating a boycott of the medical profession. It is of course essential to get a medical diagnosis if there are physical symptoms that cause concern. To ignore the messages that our bodies give us is like burying out heads in the sand. Physical symptoms are our greatest teacher and need to be honored. We are in a time where we are embracing our own power and autonomy based on informed choice. Through the wondrous process of Ascension, we are all changing. Whether we are aware of it or not, the processes described above are occurring and have passed the point of no return. There are many here, in this incarnation, to support this process. Now is the culmination of many lifetimes on this planet where we anchored energy and teaching into Humanity, for supporting this work, in this lifetime. As more and more emphasis is being directed into recognising that ALL is energy, both in the scientific and medical communities, Masters of Energy are now being called upon to anchor these new healing modalities, which are coming in to support these changes. Angelic Reiki is just one of many of these modalities.
Kevin and Christine Core are co-founders and Master Teachers of the Angelic Reiki System, as passed to them from the Archangel Metatron. This article has been edited for space. Read the entire article and find more information about the Angelic Reiki Master Workshop at www.angelicreikimagic.com or contact Raphael at 928-282-3993 and redrockraphael@yahoo.com
Many lightworkers know what it feels like to get suddenly very tired for no apparent reason. There are many reasons for this, apart from the reason above, all to do with the Ascension process. As the cells in the body change and begin to metabolise Light as
page 15
Voice of Choices April 2008
No Foolin’ You CAN Choose Drama! Scott Kalechstein Are you getting your minimum daily requirements of worry and chaos?
Affirmations for Good Drama Every day in every way I am stressing out over everything, real or imagined.
Do inner peace, gratitude and contentment occasionally creep up on you and sabotage your ability to indulge in your anxiety?
Everything is working together to conspire to bring the worst possible outcome to my doorstep.
Here’s a quick and handy two step process for making sure your world is full of epic drama:
God always gives me something to complain about.
Believe and act like your safety, security, success and happiness are dependent on other people and forces outside of you that you can’t control. Try to control them.
Life is against me and I am doomed. I count my bills every day, and they are always more numerous than my blessings. This, or something worse, is now manifesting for the highest cost of all concerned. I no longer have to work to create drama. Drama happens effortlessly and naturally, all around me. Whatever calamity I can conceive, I can achieve. I am always in the right place at the right time, successfully up to my ears in trouble. I always have everything I need to manifest everything I don’t want.
“Lights! Camera!! RE-ACTION!!!
The Seven Spiritual Steps To Successful Drama 1. Always visualize the worst possible outcome: Everybody accentuates the negative on occasion. What if I go broke? What if I lose my house? What if I get sick? What if I’m alone forever? What if I’m in this relationship forever? It’s perfectly human to use the power of negative thinking from time to time to conjure up worst-case scenarios about the future. But as your drama coach, I want to inspire you to focus all of your attention on the most negative possible outcomes all of the time. When this discipline has been achieved, you then relax into the certainty that you can always find something to freak out about in any situation, and that fear will never abandon you again.
2. Procrastinate and downright avoid meditating: Being too busy and active to All is hell in my world. still your mind is essential on your path For those of you who to drama-realization. Good drama requires prefer to keep it more us to be fully lost in our roles as actors complex and time-consuming, here are seven practical tips for on the stage, reading our reactive lines and getting engrossed in making sure you achieve a high drama existence. Let me be your our stories. Meditation teaches us to become conscious of the drama director as we shout out the traditional opening words… part of us that is an audience member, witnessing and even enjoying our own performance. This detachment is the death of drama, and must be avoided at all costs. So keep busy, inside and out. Have you answered all your emails today? Is there something good on TV? Who needs a shoulder to lean on? Always make sure that your life and your mind are filled with clutter and free of those empty spaces between your thoughts that can threaten and disturb your absence of peace. 3. Get good at repressing and exploding: Drama majors are often found swinging like a pendulum from one extreme to another, skillfully avoiding meddling with Mr. In Between, where the boredom can put you to sleep. All you need to do is to stuff your feelings until you can’t hold them in any longer and then explode without restraint or concern for anyone, especially the ones you care most about. As a practice, try being 100 percent nice and sweet in a relationship. Stretch yourself to accommodate as much and as long as you can, and then take the lid off and let the steam out, like Mount St. Helens does once in a while. Drama queens and kings know nothing is as satisfying as having a totally unpredictable volcanic eruption after being good, silent, and inactive for a spell. 4. Leave your inner child alone inside you without parental supervision: When our inner kids get scared, they create some really juicy drama, but only if we are committed to denying them our own reassurance, empathy, guidance and loving boundaries. When we have the will power to not succumb to such self-indulgent selfhelp nonsense, our inner kids will have no choice but to try to get those needs met solely from others, and usually through some pretty high drama antics. When two people in a relationship abandon their kids at the same time, oh boy, that’s when the fun kicks into high gear. The adults have left the vehicle, and you can guess who’s in the front seat, banging on the horn, flooding the accelerator, yelling out the window, and playing extreme bumper cars. Yippee! Continued on page 20
Voice of Choices April 2008
Page 18
Beltane Beltane! Sweet, sweet Beltane!! Beltane is perhaps the most flamboyant celebration of the year. Womanhood and manhood, in full strength and perfect balance, revel in exuberance and sexuality. This is their big day. Beltane celebrates the marriage between the God and the Goddess, as the cycle begins again in ever unfolding creation. As with many large celebrations, traditions have been woven together, and a group can pick from a myriad of things to do. May is a joyful month. Everything is in flower. The earth explodes with the hope and possibility of youth and potential. Trees are full of bees and wasps, the young hatchlings of the spring thaw challenge streams and lakes; the woods and barnyards are full of the young and the new. Make wreaths and headdresses from the earliest blossoms in your yard. The Sacred Tree is Apple, which you can cut springs from to adorn your home. Lovely Sweet Woodruff, a ground cover of shady woodland places, is honored at this time. Blooming sprigs are used to flavor the May-Wine, which should flow abundantly in this ceremony. (May-Wine, basically, is a glass of white wine with a flowering sprig of Sweet Woodruff in it. If it’s a nondrinking crowd, use bubbling apple cider or such, with Woodruff in it. (And strawberries. Lots of strawberries!) This is a good time to harvest and dry the leaves, which have no smell until they are dried. Then they smell like sweet, fresh-cut hay, and add that aroma to bookshelves or closets. Many of the traditions around Beltane are sexual in nature, as humanity depends upon the continuation of the family, the fertility of the fields, the woods and the waters. So, keep your sense of humor and your healthy love of gusto.
Possibilities for the Ceremony The Maypole, a tall pole with beautiful ribbons hanging from the top, is symbolic of the phallus of the Horned God. Dancers, young men and women, each take a ribbon and begin weaving in and out to braid the ribbons in time with joyful music and bells. It is a sort of pre-industrial game of Twister, as the dancers get closer and closer, tighter and tighter, weaving the ribbons into a mat to cover the pole. When done, the unweaving begins, ending with the loose ribbons fluttering in the wind, symbolizing sexual union itself.
May Day Kate Bowditch. MA fertility. The element is Fire. Incense in this ceremony should be sensual, musky scents. The main colors of decorations and of candles are greens, yellows, oranges and reds. Water used at this ceremony should come from a river or other running water. Women in the celebration wear garlands of flowers; the men can wear leaves or wheat in their hats. Bless and honor young couples, and those intended but not yet handfasted. There are many other May traditions one can delight in: Women who wash their face and arms in the dew on May 1, at dawn, will remain beautiful and youthful for the year. Make and give Maybaskets, little baskets full of early flowers. “Dress” your well or local water source with garlands of flowers, as you sing to it and bless it for the year. (Be sure to police the area as well, cleaning it of residue and getting it orderly beforehand.) You can plan outings to gather flowers from flower shops or your own back yard. This is a month for celebrating beauty and bounty, and for expressing gratitude for it all. Seeds blessed at Ostara can be planted now. For those interested in more information about a “well blessing” ceremony, contact me at Clearwater-therapy@hotmail.com Books for more information: “Witch’s Circle” by Maria Kay Simms (1998), “Wheel of the Year” by Pauline Campanelli (1997) and “Sabbats” by Edain McCoy (1998); all are published by Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, Minn. Kate Bowditch is an elder and a licensed counselor in private practice in Everett, Wash. She is a third-degree priestess in the Wicca tradition and conducts public and private ceremonies. You can visit her at: www.clearwatertherapy.com. and at www.oceanhealers.netfirms.com. She can be reached at: kbowditch@juno.com
Dancing the Maypole was, until recently, a major event in communities throughout Europe and the U.S., regardless of the faith of the dancers. I can remember Maypole dances at the “Mother-Daughter Tea” held yearly at the junior high school in Boise, Idaho, in the ’50s. Somehow, this event got confused with the Soviet May Day national holiday, and in some weird union of concepts, dancing the Maypole meant you were Communist. It was banned nationwide before I was out of junior high school. It is time to bring it back. As the oceans become barren, the birds and bees drop from the sky, and our food becomes more and more dependent upon artificial fertilization for harvest, we could use some extra fertility magic. The Beltane Fire is also a major aspect of the Beltane celebration with the high places marked by “bale fires” across the land. One must be very cautious about local law and fire safety, however. Traditionally, the Beltane Fire was crowned with a bundle of sacred woods gathered at Ostara. Three pieces each of nine different sacred trees, now dry and ready to burn, are bound and decorated with ribbons and flowers. A short ritual poem can be repeated over the making of the bundle, and again as it is placed on the fire. Couples can “Jump the Fire” by holding hands and leaping over the fire to kindle their passion and purify their relationship. If a roaring Beltane Fire is not possible for whatever reason, candles placed in a bowl of sand can substitute. It’s all in the intent. The direction of the altar is South, for heat, energy, passion and fullness of
page 19
Voice of Choices April 2008
Help Preserve Ancient Culture
much in tradition and ceremony with the Altai people. We can make a difference in Altai.
WHAT IF for the cost of a bag of groceries, you had the opportunity to help an ancient culture save their sacred homeland?
Visit www.AltaiMir.org for information and contact event@AltaiMir .org or call 206-799-3387 for details on their upcoming Healing Arts Fair May 23-25 in the Seattle area.
WHAT IF preserving and honoring that culture was a symbolic and conscious choice to protect and honor the whole earth? The indigenous people of Altai have been silent stewards of the land and its resources in a way that has remained wholly unchanged. They have freely shared the pastures, farmlands, waterways, and ancient relics.
Good Food from page 12 VEGETABLES There is no limit on the number of vegetables - as many as you want! People always ask me if there is a secret to staying healthy and young and other than ½ hour of walking every day – making 80% of your diet is the other secret. Vegetables are so good at providing nutrients, fiber, essential fatty acids, water and alkaline ash to keep our pH balanced. Check the blood type diet book to find the optimum vegetables for you.
Now, as part of Russian land reforms, the land must be surveyed and registered, or it will be divided up and sold. The Altai people do not have the resources to survey.
For serving suggestions for vegetables, check out your library for vegetarian cookbooks. You can add meat to any dish at some point if you want. These cookbooks can give you some great ideas for preparing and seasoning vegetables that might surprise you. Of course you can always eat them raw, blanched, boiled or steamed – JUST EAT THEM!
Because we have heard the voices of the Altai people, Altai Mir University is working, in partnership with them, to secure and protect some of the most precious, untouched land left on our planet As concerned global citizens, we cannot change what happened to the lands of the indigenous peoples of North America, who share
OILS We recommend olive oil for salads, and coconut oil for cooking. Pay attention to the olive oil as it is a sensitive oil and can go rancid if heated too much or not kept cool. Coconut oil is much hardier and can withstand high heats. Avoid margarine, canola oil (from the rape seed) and butter substitutes. A little organic butter once a week or so can be ok for some. Best to your health, Kasara Kasara D’Elene is a licensed traditional naturopath and president of TruHealth Inc. 18003 Bothell-Everett Hwy Ste L, Bothell, Wash., a healthfood store specializing in all-natural products. Visit her website at www.truhealth.com
Gossip from page 10 or even turn your head away. This can be very subtle. You may see if you’re leaning in like you want to hear more. If not, just turn away a bit and sit up straight. Change topics. Suggest another idea or just bring up something else. One of my favorites for someone really bent on gossiping is to ask them to talk to the person directly. It would sound like this: “You know, Joe isn’t here right now and I can’t help you. Maybe you ought to talk to him.” You’re letting the person know you can’t help them with their problem, and you’re providing a solution. One more thing before I go. Realize that if you’re gossiping in a negative way, your kids are watching. That’s how they learn. So, be removing negative gossip from YOUR life, your not only helping you, you’re helping your children as well. How cool is that? Remember, you’re awesome! Let know one convince you otherwise! Paul Figueroa of Peace Enforcement LLC is a consultant specializing in communication skills, conflict resolution and self esteem improvement for people young and old. A 12 year police veteran, he brings over 20 years of expertise to all he does. He speaks and trains internationally. His audio products on Compassionate Leadership are available at www.PeaceEnforcement.com. Check the classifieds for his free presentation April 19th in Everett.
Drama from page 18 5. Set huge goals, maintain unrealistic expectations: There is nothing as beneficial to a dramatic lifestyle than developing the habit of reaching for the stars, falling short of your lofty goals and punishing yourself for failing. Taking big leaps and falling flat on your face is paramount for maintaining low self-esteem, which is the foundation of all good drama. Continued top of next page
Voice of Choices April 2008
page 12
Reach for the mountaintop, and on the way don’t look down at your feet. Taking one step at a time is for people who lead uninteresting lives, filled with a lackluster sense of gentleness, peace, and other dismal downers that drama majors are skilled at sidestepping. 6. Judge your judgments: Every human being judges, but only those who have learned the art of judging their judgments excel in creating melodrama. Have you ever been known to shame and blame yourself for feeling afraid and stuck, telling yourself that there is something really wrong with you for not moving forward? Good! You are on the right track. Now, take your next step. Judge your judgments! Tell yourself that you should know better than to shame and blame yourself. Heap loads of guilt upon yourself for stooping yet again to the low consciousness of self-criticism. This will make you quite an energetic downer who can’t help but suck energy from those around you. You’ll be the lifelessness of the party! Can a good, high drama soap opera be far behind?
------------------------------------------------------------ASTROL OG Y ------------------------------------------------------------ASTROLOG OGY Soul Centered Astrology - Carol Barbeau
Hand Cast Astrology Charts Relationship - Solar Return - Monthly - Relocation - Children’s Charts Tarot - Runes - Color Therapy - Chakra Work - Numerology
206-542-7641
www.carolbarbeau.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------Wellness ------------------------------------------------------------------W
7. Get grounded in the three B’s — blame, blame and blame: Blaming yourself has already been covered. But don’t rest there. Blame everyone else too. Life’s not going the way you want? Blame! Blame first, ask questions and take responsibility later, if at all. Appropriate targets are Mom and Dad, friends (if you still have any), your mate (if he or she is still around), the Bush administration, the Clinton administration, big corporations, small minds and , of course, God. Self-responsibility is highly overrated, and leads to problems losing their charge and actually getting resolved, which flushes good drama down the toilet. Instead, let it overflow, all over the tile of your life. Blame, blame, blame! Editor’s Note: Please keep in mind humor is good! Happy April Fool’s to you and thank you Scott for giving us a good giggle. Scott Kalechstein is a traveling minister, a counselor and coach, a modern day troubadour and inspirational speaker. Visit www.scottsongs.com to read more about his workshops, hear his talks or to sample songs from his CDs. Send him an email to receive writings like this one.
SUBSCRIBE
TO
VOICE
OF
CHOICES
Your copy will be delivered monthly One Year - 12 issues - $25 including postage and handling
Name:_____________________________________________Phone:_____________________________________ Address:__________________________________ City:______________________________________ State:__________ Zip:_______________________ E-Mail:___________________________________ To offer copies for your customers please call about options for bulk subscription. Prices above are for U.S. Delivery. Inquire for international prices. Call Toll Free 1-877-236-4080 or email info@voiceofchoices.org to subscribe. page 13
Voice of Choices April 2008
YOUR CHOICE EVENTS VIBRATIONALALIGNMENT - Sound Healing sessions. April 19th and 20th, 2 days only at Moonflower Magicks in Everett. Sessions by Jude and Paul Ponton. Benefit for Moonflower Magicks - suggested donation $40/hr session. Call to reserve your appointment. 425-252-6010 WOMEN HELPING WOMEN 11th Annual Afternoon Elegant “Pink Decadence” Tea at Maui’s Winery at Ulupalakua Ranch on April 27th 1:00-4:00. ! For more info on buying tickets, donating an auction item, placing an ad in our event program or becom- ing an event sponsor please email us at or call 808-242-6600 x21
i U Ma
8TH ANNUAL FAIRY & HUMAN RELATIONS CONGRESS. June 27-29. Skalitude Retreat, Twisp, WA. In-depth faery communication and cooperation in a fun, festive, and family atmosphere. Workshops, Circles, Costume Parade, Organic Food. www.fairycongress.com 509-997-1032
Baldwin Beach Park Sunday, April 20 from 10am until sunset
i i a Haw
EARTH TRANSFORMATION: NEW SCIENCE, CONSCIOUSNESS AND CONTACT CONFERENCE. May 16-18. Kona, Big Island, Hawaii. 11 International Speakers, Keynote Banquet, Music, Guided Meditations & More. Contact: 808 323 3400. Website: www.EarthTransformation.com
HEAL YOURSELF, HEAL THE EARTH May 23-25 - Healing Arts Fair to benefit Indigenous Altai land rights $35/session. Reserve by 5/11 at M’Illumino, Seattle. Altai Mir University www.AltaiMir.org event@AltaiMir.org 206-799-3387
Classified & Calendar Ad Listings $20 for 30 words Pay for 3 months receive an extra month FREE! 1-877-236-4080 info@voiceofchoices.org
Gnostic Psychology & Meditation Ongoing transformative classes
Sedona, AZ Sept. 12-14 The Grandest Raw Vegan Festival on Earth!
www.rawspirit.com
FREE DAY OF TRAINING WITH PAUL FIGEUROA Sat. April 19th 9- noon - Kid Focused Helping people that work with children. 2-5 pm Staff Focused. Helping staff and improving the workplace. 2802 Broadway, Everett WA 98201 Volunteers of America. Seating limited. call Bonnie 425-259-3191 to reserve!
THE LIFE ESSENCE AWAKENING PROCESS- LEAP Unlock the Keys to Your Sacred Life Energy! Demonstration- Friday, April 25th 7:30-9:30 PM $10.00 Workshop- Saturday, April 26th 10:30-4-pm $45 advance, $55.00 day of event. East West Bookshop , Seattle. Call Now to Reserve Your Space 206-523-3726 or toll free 800-282-5292 www. Jayasarada.com
“ENERGETIC TOOLS FOR AN ENERGETIC UNIVERSE” Join award-winning author/shaman John English on working with energy for physical/emotional/spiritual well being. $110. 9-4:30 pm; Seattle Unity Church May 3, 08. 480-473-8957 www.DTpublications.com or email workshop @dtpublications.com
a n o Sed
ATTENTION LIGHTWORKERS & HEALERS!Learn & Teach Angelic Reiki in Just One Week! June 21 - 28, 2008 ~ Sedona , Arizona. Seeking the next developmental step that will expand your consciousness and activate hidden knowledge within you? Visit www. angelicreikimagic.com/sedona.html or contact Raphael at redrockraphael@yahoo.com or 928282-3993
The Seattle Gnostic Center 2427 NE 143rd St, North Seattle Information & registration at www.gnosticcenter.com 206-365-0826 All classes offered on donation basis
Voice of Choices April
2008
find or create the most balanced and enjoyable relationships imaginable! Workshops beginning soon throughout Seattle Metro, Port Townsend, and Portland . Tuition starts at only $59.00. To learn more visit www.MoreLoveMoreJoy.com or call 1-800-936-0036.
ONGOING OFFERINGS RAW SPIRIT FESTIVAL
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Maui Earth Day Festival 2008
MORE LOVE, MORE JOY! Learn how to
page 22
NEXT FRIENDSAND FELLOWSHIPINTENTIONAL Living and Intuitive Arts Fairs: Bellingham May 4 and Everett June 22. To participate: please visit http://friends andfellowship. byregion.net for information and then call Frances at 206-679-0316.
PSYCHIC & HOLISTIC HEALTH FAIRS Free admission 10-5pm. KENT: First Sat. monthly New Woman Books 213 W. Meeker St. MILL CREEK - BOTHELL 2nd Sat monthly at Grange Hall corner of 35th Ave. SE & Seattle Hill Rd. From 1-5 head east on 164th St. SW follow til it crosses 35th. BEL-REDOVERLAKE 3rd Sat. monthly. Maitreya Education Foundation 2260 152nd Ave. NE. Redmond 98052Call 425-562-4777 for more information or directions.
A BEAUTIFUL TELEMEDITATION RETREATEXPERIENCE Feel the heart-connecting power of group meditation via telephone from the comfort of your own home. Direct the energy of soul-clearing transmissions to heal yourself, others and the planet. www.TeleMeditation Retreats.com 1-800-617-6314.
Enhanced Classifieds Voice of Choices offers your best advertising investment choice as you grow your business! $150-$175 for 3 months. 2.2”x2” or 2.5” with border and graphic. Call 206-715-2824 or TOLL FREE 1-877-236-4080 Email - info@voiceofchoices.org
CALENDAR & CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES & PRODUCTS
NEEDING A READING? PSYCHIC READINGS from master fortune teller, “The
WESTWOOD HEALING ARTS provides clairvoyant reading and healing, trance mediumship, soul retrieval, therapeutic massage, and Reiki. With compassion, tact, skill, caring and directness. Most services $60/hr. Amy Elkins, LMP 206-933-0407
Palmistry Lady”. Specializing in Eastern & Western methods of palmistry, numerology, and tarot. $2.00 per minute. Visa/MC accepted. 360-799-2420 www.thepalmistrylady.com
HEALTH. THE MANGOSTEEN FRUIT, researched for 150 years, 110 studies published in scientific journals, studies touching on every system in the body.Get the facts. See the research. I did and I’m glad I took the time. www.mymangosteen.com/tana Tana Hamiter 1-888-234-2556 THE UNDEFENDED HEART IN LOVE & LIFE - Low Libido, difficult childhood, doubt, conflict hurting your relation-ship(s), dating, self-esteem? Counseling, Insight, Support and Solutions with ALEXANDRIA O’SHEA, MA, LMHC. 20 years experience; insurance - out of network; Seattle office; and long distance telephone session Individuals, Couples, Women’s Group. For a therapist you can trust, call 206-729-7284.
i U Ma
I HAVE THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL WEIGHT LOSS SECRET. As a Perfect Body Shape Coach, I can share them with you. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! Go to www.mannaworld.perfectbodyshape.com or call 808 573 1352.
ON WINGS OF LIGHT ~ Shamanic, Medicine Wheel, Earth based Spirituality. Drumming, Journey Circles, Vision Quests, Weekend Encampments, Soul Retrievals, Healing & Rituals. Please visit our Trading Post for your supplies and gifts. www.onwingsoflight.com email Tana Hamiter info@onwings oflight.com 360-856-1428 (78))
SUPPORT YOUR NEW LIFE with the gifts of Intuitve Healer. Breathwork. Aromatherapy. Tarot readings. Core Shamanism. Spiritual Counseling. Esoteric Acupuncture. Queen Anne location. Call Augusto 206-229-7219.(28)
WANTED - READERS AND VENDORS for Psychic and Alternative Health Fairs. Great opportunity to network and show your Products and Services to the Public. Call Lori at 425-562-4777
PUBLICA TIONS PUBLICATIONS NEW SPIRIT JOURNAL: A COMMUNITY publication for people interested in self empowerment, joyful co-creation, and thoughtful earth stewardship. Free at selected locations in the Puget Sound area. Writer’s guidelines and advertising rates available at www.new spirit journal.com. Published by Krysta Gibson, founder and former publisher of The New Times newspaper. 425-356-7237.
page 23
Voice of Choices’ May ad Deadline April ad deadline is April 15. Now you can call Toll Free 1-877-236-4080 or 206-715-2824 to reserve your space Ask about our New Advertiser Specials
Voice of Choices April 2008
VoiceOfChoicesNews@yahoo.com
www.VoiceOfChoices.org
206-715-2824
1-877-236-4080
1-877-236-4080
www.voiceofchoices.org
VoiceOfChoices@yahoo.com