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The Energy of Manifesting Money with Dr Dion Klein
The Essence of Vibrational Therapies by Asphodello Stregganio
How to Cleanse & Detox with DoTerra
Modern Urban Shamanism Cover Story
Karen Eby’s
Conscious Living World’s Fair
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Editor’s Note Welcome to another edition of White Light. Once again, I would like to invite you on a journey of self development and spiritual growth. Our magazine was created sixteen years ago to provide spiritual pilgrims with a support network and a resource magazine to help us understand our spiritual journey. I do not have to tell you that we live in confusing times and now, more than at any other time, we face spiritual challenges unknown to our grandparents. You will find in these pages, a cornucopea of choices, views, visions and ideas. These are supplied by our contributors who are, in most cases, not professional journalists, but visionaries who offer their views and opinions on many healing and spiritual modalities. Yes, there are many pathways out there, but remember they all lead to the same destination. Your ultimate choice is to follow the pathway of your heart. When you read these articles, simply tune into your heart, into your inner most feelings, and you will be guided to your particular pathway. Know also, that the destination is assured, for guidance always walks gently at our side.
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Editor’s Etchings Selena Hill’s Psychic Fairs Conscious Living Worlds Fair Lotus Dreaming by Francie Griffin Gentle Winter with MaryeAnn Azzarello Lou van Stone - Sound Healer Massage is an Art - Massage Schools Queensland Clearing the Confusion with the Sustainable Sisters Modern Urban Shamanism by Darren Maxwell Quantum Trauma & Stress Release by Gayle Oswald Walk Toward What's Resonant With You - Tiffany Silver Where ever I Lay My Hat... by Jane O’Connor Chapman The Energy of Manifesting Money with Dr Dion Klein Simplcity is Powerful by Gaylene Popovski The Essence of Vibrational Therapies - Asphodelo Stregganio How to Cleanse & Detox with doTerra The Spiritual Nature & Purpose of the Endocrine Glands & Hormones By Kaliana Raphael Rose Return to Soul with Robyn Collins Through the Eyes of a Faerie by Tania Elizabeth A-Z of Culinary Terms by Steve Duncan Questions & Answers with Gaia Vegetarian Recipes Simply Astrology with Amanda Hall Pagans Pages The Magic of Language bt Rhonnda Doherty Book Card & CD Reviews by MaryeAnne Azzarello Advertising Rates & Deadlines
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his is the edition that launches us internationally. No more localised South East Queensland & Northern NSW, we will be out there for all to see. With that in mind more writers & advertisers are coming on board from Europe, America & the Middle East. So I’m looking forward to being able to present you with a very diverse content over time. The World Conscious Living Fair is beckoning & we’re getting ready to rumble bright shirts an’ all.
Since The Gypsy’s Grotto had to close we’ve been taking her on the road & popping up all over the place in mostly non White Light Expos. Join us on Facebook & keep up to date as to where we will be going over the next few months. Wishing all the Aussies a great Fair in Chicago & watch this space in the next issue for more fabulous news. Go in Love & Light... Adrian
Apparently about 40 Aussie exhibitors are joining Karen at her inaugural Fair in Chicago on August 1st, 2nd & 3rd. It is very exciting but also a little daunting to be a part of such an event. Even Oprah Winfrey is rumoured to be putting in an appearance (she loves Aussies). I will make sure that there will be a very comprehensive montage of photos in the next issue. That is if all are behaving themselves lol. All the exhibitors have been invited to take part in a Guinness World Record attempt at longest Yoga Chain on Sunday 3rd hmmm that should be fun to see if any get stuck & have to be untangled.
1st place for 100m for Gabby & Competitor Ribbon for Braydon
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Getting their ‘War paint’ on
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Cover Story
Karen Eby shares her Vision
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rom the Missouri cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta around the world and back again I am not a stranger to travel. As a young child my dream was to see the ocean. I realize that most Australian’s couldn’t imagine waiting until they were 18 years old to dips their toes in the sea. I grew up watching Gilligan’s Island. I would dream about seeing the ocean but just couldn’t see how I was ever going to get there myself. Whenever we went swimming it was either in a pond, lake or the mighty
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Mississippi. I’ve often thought that it is the reason that I have always had the desire to travel the world. Being a farmer’s daughter, I was raised in a small farming community on 30 acres with my 2 brothers, 2 sisters, lots of cousins and many close friends that our families date back generations. I couldn’t wait to go out and explore the world but my heart is always home in the country. Our life was far from boring in fact we were always very busy. My mother was a home economics teacher and she had a June July August 2014 Edition
huge veggie garden and orchard with every kind of berry, flower and nut that could grow in our climate. Mom was very spiritual and a medicine woman in her own right. We attended church 3 days a week where she led the choir and taught bible study. She was a leader in the community and was involved with Boys Scouts, Girls Scouts, 4-H and any other program that empowered us to learn. She taught many of the community children how to cook, sew and garden. She was more than a leader
but she was a great friend and confidant. My friends would call her when they had a prayer request or to chat to her about their issue. They often said that Margot had a direct line to God. She was a seeker and a seeker of truth. She was always reading about herbal medicines, pressure points and natural alternatives. She actually purchased one of the first massage chairs on the market 40 years ago. I remember when margarine was being promoted as healthy she looked at me and said always choose natural over manmade. When we were ill she would give us garlic, vitamin c and for sore throats she made us syrup from purple violets that grew in our yard. She was checking our bodies ph levels with a test strip over 30 years ago. She said that we keep our swimming pools ph balanced so it’s clear and that our bodies were no different. Today it is common knowledge that our bodies require a balanced ph level for optimal health. As a child, I didn’t appreciate the knowledge that my mother was giving me but as I grow older I see that she was actually many years ahead of her time. I left Missouri for the big city just after high school to start a career in the airline industry. I loved traveling and eventually landed in Australia in 1989. I was pretty homesick for the first couple of years but it didn’t take long to build some great lasting relationships and get into the flow of the Aussie lifestyle. My most favorite place to be in the whole world is driving down the great ocean road. It’s magical and I tell everyone that IF they would like to meet God then take a drive though the Otway’s to the 12 Apostles in Victoria. You feel the power of the creator seeing the magnificent beauty of nature. After 9 years in Australia I returned to America where I bounced around until I secured a job in Chicago in the tradeshow and events industry. We built large high end customs booths for companies like TIGI Linea. Once they purchased a 400 sq. meter booth
so imagine a small home on wheels. Each piece is custom constructed with matching custom crates to easily ship and quickly install and dismantle at a show. We traveled all over the states and repeatedly to New York, Orlando, Long Beach and Las Vegas on the America’s Beauty Shows circuit. I’ve partnered with Dwight Beard who has over 30 years in the Chicago event business. I wouldn’t attempt a show of this depth without him. Dwight is a key element logistically.
In 2011, after being ill for several years and losing confidence in the American medical system, I decided to return to Australia to seek medical treatment. After successfully receiving treatment, I was able to secure employment with Exhibitions and Events Australia as a Sales Manager for the MindBodySpirit Festivals. I had been looking for a job in the events business when I saw a post for the position. It had been listed for 3 minutes when I called the staffing company and told him that the position was made for me. I had said
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One of the huge fountains at the entrance of the Donald E Stephens Convention Centre to my friend Sue that Mom would have loved this type of job. Sue had spent time with my Mother when she traveled home with me on holiday so she easily could relate. We both were shocked when I looked at the show schedule and saw that the early Melbourne show started on Mom’s birthday and the Melbourne November show was on the day that she had passed. I had already been seeing Dr. Billie Ariston who is a Dr. of Traditional Chinese medicine about acupuncture who specializes in esoteric acupuncture and herbal medicine. It wasn’t long till I was feeling great and employed. During my time with the MBS Festivals, I was exposed to many different types of products and services. Not only did I find the work fulfilling but I found the subject matter fascinating. I learned as much as I could about the connections between the Mind, Body and Spirit. I met many incredible people and witnessed 8
amazing transformations but mostly in myself. One of the first calls that I received at MBS was a lady named Jenni Mears of Heart Radiant Women. Jenni and I immediately exchanged numbers and I joined her women’s networking support group. Next, I enrolled in Jenni’s class on the Art of the Feminine Presence. I will never forget the morning after my first class. I walked into the office and one of my colleagues Lisa looked at me and said “You are glowing”. I replied that I had connected with my womb space the night before which became a common joke in the office. You see I worked in an office that also organizes the Homes Shows across Australia and New Zealand where many of the employees had never been exposed to these types of products and services. I was teased a lot but we also laughed a lot. I enjoyed handing out Louise Hays positive affirmations and soon noticed
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that many of the cards were missing. Obviously if they were keeping the cards it was making a small impact. The next year I attended a 3 day retreat called Goddess on Purpose by Luanne Simmons. I met a group of women that were inspiring, supportive and healers. After evaluating the weekend, I realized that I didn’t hear one negative remark from any of the women over the whole 3 day event. Luann Simmons gathered almost 150 kind, sensitive and empowering women. Over the weekend I heard more about discovering your life’s purpose which sent me on another journey of finding out what that really meant. As I learned more I felt that my purpose is connecting people and to bridge the gaps between continents, science, parapsychology, spirituality and eco living. I have an incredible heart centered exhibitors list with various countries but I have some extraordinary exhibitors coming from Australia.
Christine Rose from NSW was the first one that “saw” the show. I had worked with Christine 7 shows and I passed her stand and sat down with her. I had never had a reading by her so I drew some cards that were sitting in front of her. She told me that I would be doing a show like MBS in America. Little did she know but I had already drawn out the floor plan for my dream show but I had put it under my bed. She said it will be your own show and you will have one in the south, too. I laughed and thought I sure I will be organizing one but I didn’t feel that it would be my own and I definitely would not be in the south because it’s the “The Bible Belt”. I went home and pulled out my floor plan and put it on my wall. I got a call from a group in Nashville asking if we would be interested in bringing the show to Nashville. Hmmm, Was Christine Rose spot on again? Stay tuned to see what evolves. Australia is the “Lucky” country having Jane Ford at the helm of your festivals. The shows were in serious trouble when Jane stepped in and she has increased the traffic to around 80,000 targeted visitors per year. There isn’t a show that can be compared to the one you have in your back yard. Jane said at my farewell party that I was the most unique and passionate people that she had ever met and it’s true I AM that, I really AM.
So my uniqueness, passion and a true heart’s desire has now evolved into the Conscious Living World’s Fair being held in Chicago on August 1-3 2014. I knew there was a need for a health and well-being event like this in the states. Exhibitors like Singbowl, Chakra Jewelry and Equinox were instrumental in creating this show from the start as they saw the need in the USA first hand. I knew the key to Jane’s success was a great venue with public transportation to the door, a heavily populated area and a large budget for advertising so I have ticked all three of those boxes.
Longest Yoga Chain made sense to attract our target market with Chicago’s largest music festival with 300,000 attendees the same weekend. I hadn’t anticipated the amount of support that I am receiving for the GWR Yoga Chain. I just received a call from the Rosemont Convention & Tourist Bureau to sponsor the GWR attempt. They would be the perfect partner in this type of event for the simple fact they have many resources to promote an event of this nature. It has taken on its own energy and becoming an unexpected draw card for the show.
The fair will have 5 features that consist of a Performance Stage, Conscious Spa, Conscious Kitchen, Conscious Kids Kingdom and the “The Bridge Between Two World’s”. It’s still early but we have around 40 inspiring Australians coming in for the exhibition plus others from around the globe. There isn’t an American in this country that doesn’t love an Aussie accent so I’m excited and very proud to get the opportunity to promote the Australians in the USA market. On the psychic medium stage the visitors will have an opportunity to connect with Australia’s top mediums Francis Bevan, Dagmar Bryant, Glenn Bryant, Christine Rose, Ross Spirit and John Paul Sutton. We also found that the Americans love yoga. Attempting a Guinness World’s Record at the
We found in our research of this market that they are crying out for fresh new speakers so we have created an international Feminine Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday the 1st of August. It will feature many of your locals like Julie Lewin, Antonia Ruhl, Luanne Simmons, Tanishka Tantrika, Jenni Mears, Ivana Bau, Renee Mayne and Dr. Maxine Therese. We also have 8 power couples that will be exhibiting and speaking. Australia is sitting on a goldmine of conscious products and services. The Aussie’s are in need of someone across the pond to guide them to market and promote themselves. I plan to be that one.
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Lotus Dreaming Your mind is like a lotus pod; a shell holding gems of new growth in the form of thought, desires, ideas awaiting illumination and birth into the light. Before the birth of any new creation take time to step inside yourself, close your eyes, gently breath and drop, drop, drop‌‌drop down into the centre of yourself where you feel your body weight fade away, and the jewel that is you, the light within begins to grow, to expand and to illuminate. Feel your light expand from within and feel then your connection with the Great Creator. The Great Creator shines his light down upon you always and when you learn to be quiet, to go within the two lights begin to join and become as one.
"Lotus Dreaming" Acrylic on Canvas with crushed Garnet By Francie Griffin ~ Intuitive & Spirit Guide Artist Personal guide drawings can be channeled in a personal sitting or remotely by photo. Please contact Francie on 0402 856 473 or email to francie@franciegriffin.com Like Spirit Guide Art on Facebook Namaste
Into this expanse of illumination bring your thoughts, your desires and dreams. Ask for those that serve you not to fall away, indeed in the light of illumination you would find they would simply dissipate. Allow the gems, like the seeds of the lotus to dislodge from your mind to be illuminated by divine source. Ask source to enlighten you, to show you the course of action that needs to be followed for indeed there is action on your part to be undertaken, be not afraid of the labour, nor have doubts as to the means by which you will achieve your goals and visions for you will be ably assisted by the illuminated ones. All resources shall be supplied and the way be shown to those who trust, have faith, believe and take action as guided. And when the way has been shown step back into your inner home and express the love and gratitude that is due to your Self, the Self that is a part of the One. All That Is. May your self, abide in the Self
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Gentle Winter As we in the southern hemisphere move through autumn with winter just around the next corner we stop to consider the energies of this season. Each of the four seasons is special in it’s own way and I always see winter as quiet and calm. A gentle time. Winter itself is not always gentle – there are blizzards and their aftermath to deal with in some parts of our world – but I think if we look at the overall picture of winters we have lived through we will feel that gentle spirit in all of them, even the ones that presented us with some harsh physical conditions to move through. This happens because the energies of the year are winding down. Autumn with it’s final last days of summer’s heat and it’s ever cooler nights and mornings prepares us for the changes that are taking place. Even in the midst of hectic picnics and swimming parties and trips to the beach we are daily becoming more attuned to the slowing down of nature. In the midst of the final chaos of a happy and busy summer we can feel the quiet that is approaching and if we stop to consider it we realize that winter is on it’s way and it will herald a gentle time. What should we do with this gentle, quiet time? In temperate climates such as where I live in southeast
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Queensland there are no snow drifts to keep me inside, no blizzard conditions to keep me off the roads. It is thus entirely my personal decision to either keep on doing what I have been doing the rest of the year or to go with the more gentle flow of the seasonal energies and slow down a bit myself. This may be the time to really begin to pay attention to the energy around us and how it feels. Energy is subtle, it doesn’t hit one in the face, but it is certainly there and noticeable when we let ourselves get into its flow. There are some things we can do to make sure we get into that ‘flow’ and begin to notice it. Below are some suggested exercises for this. When you are next at your local shopping centre (choose one of the smaller ones to start with) as you enter the shopping area notice anything that you feel. This at first may be just the changes in temperature as you walk past different shops. That’s fine; it’s a start. With just a little practice you’ll become aware that the post office feels somewhat different to the health food shop or the newsagent and it’s not just because of the differing activities taking place. Next, focus on a shop you regularly visit. Next time you
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are there pay close attention to the feeling of the place. Each time you are at the shopping centre go into that shop. You will begin to get a different ‘feeling’ when something has changed. Perhaps you will pause at the entrance noting a different feeling to that which you usually get and then when you enter you find that there is a new salesperson there. This kind of tuning in to energy levels becomes automatic after a while. Your subconscious as well as your conscious mind gets used to doing it. You will note shifts and changes in the same way that you notice when a new smell is in the air. It’s not bad, just different. As you get more proficient at the fine touch of energy you will find yourself using it in many ways: When you meet new people; when you visit a new business or professional establishment, when you, take a walk down a new (or a
regular familiar) street. The energies are there, all around us and always have been. You are now paying attention to them and thus opening a new doorway of understanding which as with all information will be helpful in many ways that you may not even have considered. So begin with the quiet time and the gentle energies of winter. By the time spring comes around you will be ready to get in touch with the energies of newness that will be in the air, and summer will bring energies of completion, and autumn will again prepare us for winter by beginning the process of slowing down and the wheel of the year will have once more turned full circle to the gentle winter. Marye-Ann Azzarello BSc JD (maryeann.azzarello@gmail.com)
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- Lou Van Stone Sound Healer has hit on European Dance Floors
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ou Van Stone is a conscious music artist who is taking festivals by storm with her unique and ethereal sound, which uplifts and transforms audiences. Described as a Celestial Singer, Lou Van Stone’s voice carries a powerful healing energy that transports the listener to a place of deep peace. People are reporting that they experience their mind chatter being switched off and replaced by a profound sense of wellbeing and calm.
and melodies and then the lyrics follow. I sing in channeled light language and create completely spontaneous pieces live and in the moment. This has also started to translate into English lyrics. The light language is incredibly powerful and is able to reach a lot of people, as it sounds like I am singing in ancient tribal languages. It feels so freeing and I’m able to create and flow wherever I am playing. My mission is to transport people to a place where they feel calm, safe and that all is well with their world.
What Inspires Your Music? I am so lucky to live in such beautiful place at The Channon, Northern New South Wales, where I am very close to nature. The views are inspirational and birdsong and the flowing creek create the soundtrack to my day. I draw all my inspiration and energy direct from nature, I download the music from source and then play it back into the earth, I am merely a conduit. I receive so much, I transform it and then pay it back.
For the past nine months, Lou has been collaborating with dance producer, Simon Hollway. The pair have secured a deal with German dance label Plasmapool. Their first single ‘You Make The Sun Shine’ has just been released. The track has already made the ‘A List’ on ‘This Is Electric’, London’s Dance Music Station. Subsequent tracks ‘Carry On’ and ‘I Know You’re Out There’ are set for release shortly. This new work is gaining Lou recognition from European mixers and producers.
The process of songwriting and creating now feels effortless. The songs just appear instantly, the chords
How has your dance hit come about? It is totally serendipitous, how I met Simon Hollway and
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how well we click. It’s a perfect musical match. I have always passionately wanted to create dance music and realise I write a lot of catchy hooks which are perfectly suited to this genre. Chanting is also a great springboard into dance music as it too relies on hooky melodies and repetition and taking you to a euphoric trance like state. The blend of energetic and euphoric dance grooves with soaring, ethereal vocals works perfectly. What does it mean to be a Conscious Music Artist? I’m totally inspired by the power of sound. Everything is sound and sound penetrates the body and we can feel it in our whole being. As Sound Healer, Chris James says, we have an incredible responsibility as Conscious Musicians, to walk the talk. We have to be totally focused and committed to our work and spiritual practice, so we make ourselves as clear a vessel as possible. Because, when people listen to our music, they are taking the vibration and energy into their body, if this is not in integrity, then they will be affected. This is why listening to angry, harsh music, would have a negative effect on the body and spirit of a listener. I feel like I am a sound athlete, training every day, through meditation, to constantly tune myself into the correct frequency.
I know now that my true vocation lay in music and using my voice to heal others. I pinch myself every day now I am following my true path and although it is a lot of work, for one person, I’m loving every minute of it. I have had such amazing support from other artists like Prem and Jethro from sacred Earth, Sika, Kevisha Mazzella, Sangeeta from House of Bliss and Deva Premal and Miten. People who have so much knowledge to share. It helps to have musical family watching out for me. Lou has recently returned from the Conscious Living and New Earth Festival in Melbourne, where she performed as a solo artist and formed an electrifying collaboration with Internationally renowned multiinstrumentalist, Sika and Aria Award winner, Keshiva Mazzella. As a result, Sika and Lou have joined forces (another musical marriage, made in heaven). The pair will be performing on tour in the UK and France later this year. On 27th June, Lou launched her CD ‘Line To Divine’ at a concert in Byron Bay.
I feel honoured that people allow my sound in and that it has a positive effect on them, it feels good when someone gives good feedback about this. Just the other day, a lady came up to me at a festival and said “I was feeling so stressed and scattered when I got here and now I’ve heard your music, my mind feels washed with peace”, that’s a ‘good day at the office’! How does it feel to be living your purpose? I am really loving my work, travelling around and sharing my music with people. I am meeting so many amazing souls and having wonderful connections. It is great to get such good feedback from audiences and to know what I am doing is working for them. We all want to feel useful and that we are making a difference. This has never happened in any other work I have done in the past. It is an honour to be living my dream. My previous incarnation was as an advertising creative in London and Sydney, writing and producing TV and Radio Commercials, and print ads. It was a ‘Shadow Career’ as it is referred to in the book ‘The Artist’s Way’. At the time it was very exciting and I was able to be creative and express myself up to a certain point, but I always felt frustrated, like something was lacking.
Catch Lou on tour in the UK and France, July and August. ‘You Make The Sun Rise’ Dance single, now available:http://www.beatport.com/release/you-makethe-sun-rise/1249788. www.louvanstone.com e-mail – lou@louvanstone.com and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LouVan-Stone-Music/166022263515308
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Massage is an Art, so don’t become a Blind Artist! M
assage is an art, it is also a profession, a profession in structured, therapeutic touch that requires specialized training and education. The role of massage and related bodywork systems is expanding and changing at an accelerated rate. Research continues to validate the benefits of massage, after years of struggle for acceptance, especially by the health care industry. What the future holds for massage depends on our commitment to the ideals of massage. We ourselves as massage practitioners constitute the biggest threat to the future of massage. What do I mean by this, it is slow but ever increasing level of complacency that is creeping into our profession. Massage therapy and many other bodywork methods are grounded in a specialized body of knowledge and training, yet questions are being asked about the duration of training, the information and technical skills that are to be included in that training and whether that level of training, especially here in my country is of a sufficient level, so that we can truly be regarded as a profession that is taken seriously by other health care professionals. Questions are being asked about the length of training, the amount of hours devoted to the study of Muscular/Skeletal anatomy, the amount of contact hours the student should have to provide sufficient time for integration of clinical reasoning and assessment procedures. I can feel that some in our profession are suffering from complacency, some practitioners who have qualifications to allow them to practice as Remedial Therapists seem to think that all they need to do to properly treat a client is to combine a combination of Relaxation and Deep Tissue techniques and problem solved! Also falling into the trap of doing the same general routine for every client and happily taking their money, with a false belief that that one treatment fits all. This just isn’t good enough, not only are they letting their clients down, but the profession as a whole, to the point 16
where some medical insurance companies are refusing to give out provider numbers to these so called Remedial Practitioners as they se them as being not competent enough to offer the services they were trained for. So the reason I am writing this article is that I want some of these massage practitioners to wake up and provide and build a true client-centred relationship with there clients, and I want prospective clients who are looking for genuine professional therapeutic care to understand how a true massage professional should act and how they should treat you, their client. From a practitioner’s point of view, you have been trained in many different modalities during your education, why are you not using what you have been trained for, as I stated before some think that a bit of Deep tissue and Swedish techniques are sufficient, yes that might be the case for some clients, but really what should be happening is that you should treat each client as an individual who needs a particular set of techniques applied to them for a specific time for there specific complaints. In other words discover what is going on for that particular person at that particular time. The art of healing is a two-way street, that involves good communication skills, empathy, trust and building a client-centred therapeutic relationship that involves active participation from both. As a client, ask yourself this, when was the last time a massage practitioner actually sat down with you, especially on your first visit and spent good quality time really listening to what you were saying, not only verbally but also through non-verbal cues, such as your body language or the way you carried yourself, your posture for example. Where they conveying a sense of empathy, concern and a sincere desire to promote a healing environment where you as a client felt safe to communicate the various issues or problems that you might be suffering from, and these could be of a chronic nature and are creating high levels of stress and having a deep negative impact on your life. Was your practitioner
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taking notes, clarifying any information, or even gathering as much information as they could from you so they as a practitioner could then properly and most importantly develop a treatment plan that was unique for your particular complaints. Or did they just quickly look at your client information form and ask, “so how can I help you today” You as a client, a fellow human being deserve better, and your so called professional practitioner should know better as well. When was the last time a massage practitioner did a proper posture analysis on you, or reassessed you after treatment? Asked about what type of job that you, or what sport do you play if any, asked about what type of pain or how long have you been suffering from your pain, explained and showed you their qualifications and training, or even asked you if you have ever had a massage before, and if so, how long ago was that and what was the outcome of that last treatment. Did the practitioner use all the skills at his or her disposal to help treat your complaint, or multiple complaints, if they were a Remedial Therapist, did they do any Trigger point therapy or Myofacial release, what about Joint Mobilization or Facilitated stretching techniques, did they communicate with you during the treatment so as to acquire the right amount of pressure for that particular part of the body they were working on, did they communicate to you the importance of you doing deep breathing while they are working on areas of high level muscle tension, did they communicate to you to tell them if you felt any unusual pain sensations. Did they give you any after treatment advice, like showing you some stretches for the muscles that are short and tight, and making sure that you did them correctly before leaving their clinic. In my opinion there are to many practitioners out there only doing half their job, and maybe that’s half the problem, they just see at as a job! To many clients they are not receiving the full benefits of what a true professional massage therapist can do. A true professional practitioner is one who devotes their total attention to the client, to recognize what is going on for that particular client at that particular time, to promote a healing process that will encourage the client to participate in regaining their good health. To create a collaborative relationship that includes exchange of ideas, gathering information, being creative with your skills and having patience in how your client responds to your treatment, working together before treatment, during treatment and after treatment to create a positive attitude. And encourage the client to understand that they have the potential to heal, and not to feel helpless or depressed but know that they can become an active participant in their own treatment. So to all massage artists out there, don’t become a blind artist, communicate with your client and remember they know their bodies better than you think! I’m only speaking about my own experiences in my own country, I feel that we as professional practitioners have worked so hard for many decades to be seen as a competent true health and wellness profession and that we
all have a potential for excellence and to become master’s of our own trade, that we can lead a person back along the road to health and to motivate that individual to seek the knowledge that will guide them to their highest level of wellbeing. Donald S Shcheumann said it best in his book “The Balanced Body” he said “massage therapy is meant to be, at its best, transformational. It is hoped that by clients receiving integrated massage therapy acquire the means to improve their relationship with their body and find greater ease within their life. It is my desire that as interest in massage therapy continues to grow and it’s benefits are experienced by more people, the possibility of living in harmonious relationship with our self and with others does not remain a hopeful platitude but becomes a vital reality” So I leave you with this simple message, don’t work on your clients, but work with your clients. Robert M. Fersterer Massage Practitioner / Trainer Qld. Australia References: The Balanced Body 2nd Ed. 2002. By Donald W. Scheuman Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Healing Massage Techniques. 1980. By Frances M. Tappan Reston Publishing Company, Inc. Mosby’s Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage. 2nd Ed. 2000. By Sandy Fritz Mosby Publishing.
Always be grateful for the opportunity to serve a fellow human being through the medium of structured touch and always respect and treat each client as you would want to be treated. Work from the heart.
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CLEARING THE CONFUSION: Getting back to clean eating with certified organic food Conventional Chemical Farming, Organic or Not Organic, Natural or Spray Free? For hundreds of years farmers have been the lifeline to the survival of our species. They are the heroes of communities all over the world. As a child my grandfather grew an abundance of food and would sell or gift any surplus to friends, family and neighbours. He was loved for his work and prided himself in his ability to provide for his family. No synthetic chemicals were ever used to grow his food. He simply worked with nature by growing food in season, composting and companion planting. He grew clean wholefood long before those buzzwords were invented. Fast-forward to today and there has never been more confusion about simple clean wholefood, how it is grown and where it comes from. We no longer know what is good for us, whether we should eat that box of food made in a factory or how to interpret the confusing list of ingredients and supposed nutritional facts it comes with. To add to this, the clean wholefood once grown by my grandfather and the world over is now subjected to an alarming list of unnatural processes before it lands in our shopping baskets. Food that once went from farm to fork is now transported from one side of the planet to the other laced with synthetic pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. Grown in laboratories instead of backyards, produced without seeds for convenience, grown out of season to suit our tastes and stored for months or even years before sold as ‘fresh food’ in supermarkets. It’s no wonder humans are the sickest and saddest animals on the planet. This is a serious problem that cannot be fixed overnight. However, inch by inch we can all help restore our food security and health with our next purchase. The most powerful vote we have in our life is what we buy! We as consumers are the driving force of the economy, not our politicians. Here's a rundown on how you can change the world with your next purchase and marketing hype words to look out for and leave on the shelf for fresh and packed food: Natural - Don’t buy it or buy in to it! This is the ultimate greenwashIng word used on
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everything from cleaning products to food. This product claim is not audited by anyone or any independent group to check the additives in it. Organic - Don't buy it! This is a clever greenwashing term to make you think you have a better product in your hand. It’s not. Term is thrown on there because the organic industry is growing rapidly as more concerned consumers are questioning quality of their products. Non organic - Don’t touch it! It has been sprayed with either a synthetic pesticide, fungicide or herbicide and has devastating effects on our health and the environment. Certified organic - Buy it direct from the farmer at your local farmers market first. Going one hundred percent certified organic is not always possible but make sure all of your thin-skinned food such as apples, berries, leafy greens, peaches are certified. Proof of certification will be on the label in the form of a logo with a licence number under or beside it. This means that the item you have purchased has been audited by an independent organic certification body who validates the claim of being certified organic and audits the entire supply chain of this product right back to its source. It is clean of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. A certified organic farmer takes three years to go through the full audit to prove they have clean soil and food. In their fourth year they can sell products on the market with the certified seal of approval. See certification organisations Soil Association, NASAA, USDA, ACO, OFC OFC for more information. Certified organic is the highest quality product on the market, second to none! Bio-Dynamic - Just as good as certified organic but harder to come by and slightly different farming techniques. Biodynamic farming focuses on the production of organic, pesticide free and non genetically modified food using an approach that considers animals, crops and soil as a integrated singular ecological system. Australia's Biodynamic Body is called Demeter Bio-Dynamic Research Institute SA. In recent years there has been a resurgence of local heroes like my grandfather in every suburb, every town, every city and country across the world. These heroes are our farmers, caretakers June July August 2014 Edition
of our food supply and stewards of our land. Being a farmer is the single most important job in the world, one that needs our support. Farmers are leaving the land in droves with suicides every day in Australia. Their livelihood is constantly at the mercy of the harsh forces of nature which have become more extreme with global warming. At the same time multinational companies are forcing down the real price of food and farmers are experiencing huge financial losses. In a bid to survive farmers feel pressured into growing with synthetic chemicals and genetically modified seeds or even sell out to the mining industry which destroy the precious land and polluting both our waterways and food supply. It’s time to get behind our real national heroes, they aren't our celebrities or politicians, they are our wholefood producers and are in desperate need of our help. Just one organic purchase at a time, change your buying habits from the supermarket drag to a joyful organic farmers market in your town. Life Changing Events are a community organisation based in Queensland Australia who are championing the organic and LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) movement. They are behind a unique community project The LOHAS Precinct, a health retreat hub hosting healthy film nights, a weekly organic farmers market, organic buyers group and sustainable living workshops. Life Changing Events are committed to delivering food from farm to the forks of the community. Supported by a local tribe in the city made up of dedicated staff, stallholders and volunteers bringing health and wellness home to the community and changing the way we eat, drink and think. Check out www.lifechangingevents.net.au and www.lohas.com for a very bright future in your health and a green business future. To your health and happiness! Kym O’Connell Nicole Rayment Sustainable Sisters - Australia Changing Events
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uestion - What is Shamanism? Answer - A controversial subject! I am always confronted by puzzled looks and questioning when I declare myself to be a shamanic practitioner. I do not look native or indigenous. I do not have First Peoples lineage on the land I was born into, I do not beat a drum or shake a rattle. And I do not have a list of Indigenous shamanic teachers or qualifications as long as my arm. What I do have is 'other worldly experience' that has enlightened me through visions, challenged me on sacred and divine journey's and guided me through spiritual healing to know that my life force energy [soul], is one with all that is - in universal creation. So why the obvious confusion? One of the problems with history is it does not see the past reoccurring in the present! History has a way of destroying its predecessors. Popular western imagination spends its time trying to escape human prehistory. The human animal has dissociated itself from its natural surroundings. Lacking a united sense of spiritual presence or belonging, we live our modern existence through recorded history as if our natural human pre-history was irrelevant to our present or future. Until recently shamanism remained bound up in history books and legend as an archaic spiritual forerunner to organised religion. No longer relevant, no longer a natural asset in the spiritual heart of a modern community. The Illusion of modern life draws us in to its Webb of deception. We are essentially still hunter gatherers who have not left the wisdom learned throughout pre-history behind. Those who follow the path of modern shamanism yearn to find truth in the energy of all creation. The nuanced thinking behind what passed as shamanic practice and ritual for hundreds of generations over thousands of years remains the same today. What has changed over thousands of years is the venues that shamanic ceremony and ritual take place. In cities and suburbs. In houses and apartments, bedrooms and basements around the western world, people are practising modern urban shamanism. Shamanism is the practice of using the gifts of the naturally energy field to alter the human state of 'self-consciousness' and connect with the pure creative life force energy of 'soulconsciousness'. The practice of Shamanism [becoming one with
the creative living soul of natures universe] is the oldest spiritual practice known to humankind. Shamanic journey's, healings and visions are at once, modern and pre-historic practices, that allow individuals separated by a sense of history to experience a conscious understanding of the natural energy field in context with the reoccurring natural energy. Wherever and whenever the shamanic practitioner chooses to do so. When we say Shamanic Journey or healing or vision, it means insert your spiritual life changing story here. The how and the why, or the tools we use to alter our 'State of Self-conscious awareness' is as varied as are the myriad of global shamanic practitioners. On the other side of the mysterious veil we engage with everything from dark to light energy, words, patterns, meditation, dance, trance, chant, plant or animal medicine, numerological symbols, demons and dragons. A rise in shamanic consciousness is occurring in sync with space age technology, modern education and communication. Modern shamanic practice has grown out of need to include the intellectual aspects of non duality, oneness, and a psychic relationship with the whole in its core spectrum of interest. Shamanic ceremonies remain as truly organic rituals that produce life long, life changing events. As the problems faced by our modern western culture [war, over population, global warming, greed, ecological ignorance, etc.] are beginning to appear almost insurmountable. Men and women throughout the west are turning away from organised religion and focusing their attention on human nature and the complexities of understanding the self. They are undergoing a shamanic reconnection by realigning their spiritual energy with their ancestral shamanic roots in ways that reflect the wisdom, knowledge and diversity of a modern urban 'global' shamanic community. Peace To all... Darren Maxwell Australian Shaman. Darren Maxwell from Australias Psychic TV will be on the Gold Coast (Nerang) on November 15th & 16th with Shaman Psychic readings. To book your reading call 0450 509 882 or visit www.modernurbanshamanism.com
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Quantum Trauma & Stress Release I
f we all have the seed of enlightenment within, then it is possible to experience being connected to all that is. This system uses quantum language, therefore accessing stress and trauma at the quantum level, free of the need for information from the material world or the persons biology or history. Seems to access the core, from which all else manifests rather than, what is usual in Kinesiology, the physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and the understanding of patterning or dynamics, age at which the stress/trauma occurred, as well as various scan lists, checking for relevant information to be stacked in a circuit for correction. The session seems to be directed by the innate intelligence of the client, how long, what trauma and/or stress, how deep and in what order. Who else would best know the most appropriate way for the process to unfold? When the stress and trauma, [connected to for e.g. lack of self worth and the accompanying self beliefs and perceptions] is released from the
persons' core, it is then easier to: • open up to options that seemed unavailable before • take honouring and self-affirming action • healthier interpersonal relationships • create for yourself empowerment, free from limiting patterning and conditioning • connect to your essence, inner wisdom and strength • free to experience ourselves as an expression of the one consciousness SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA ARE: Sense of emptiness, loss of something undefinable, like a hole inside that you can't quite name. Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, a sense of heaviness, weighted down. Self hatred, self destructive, dysfunctional behaviour, such as addictions and lack of self worth. Feeling caught up in unhappy, stressful relationships and situations. Feeling drained, and that the options open to you are limited. Feeling powerless or helpless to change circumstances of our lives.
Or even knowing that for own well-being we need to take action and an inability to make the appropriate change, like something keeping us stuck in dysfunctional relationships and/or situations. Feelings of isolation, disconnection from self, others, and life. Feeling trapped, enclosed and a sense of restriction. Caught in a cycle of unhealthy choices. Suffering in its many forms and manifestations. BENEFITS • feeling lighter as if a weight has been lifted • lessening impact of concerns and worries, feeling calm and more relaxed • freedom from dysfunctional patterning, limiting beliefs and perceptions • opening up to new ways of experiencing ourselves in the world • clearing blocks to health and wellbeing, it can sometimes be difficult to take action that is self-honouring, especially with limiting beliefs around self worth, which can have far reaching impact • release of stress and trauma that is restricting and enclosing them in a limiting view of themselves and their place in the world • clarity, once we connect to our inner wisdom then self-honouring choices are open to us, as before not knowing that we are caught in a cycle of unhealthy choices and actions • inner peace and knowing ourselves as an expression of the one consciousness If you feel this process would be of benefit ing Gayle for appointment 0423 706 788 07 55399536 This process is free from the limitations of distance, just as powerful over the phone by Gayle Oswald
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Walk Toward What's Resonant With You: Like Attracts Like race is up to you because there is no competition when you are moving in the direction of your personal destination. We all arrive at different times in different locations according to our individualized personal path, creating underlying knowledge that we are always on course in spite of the weather. It may be smooth sailing at times, and it can often get turbulent; it’s all par for the course. Are you following your GPS? Your “GPS” is that internal (God Powered System) that always pointing you in the direction of your desires; the direction of our focused intention consciously and subconsciously. When we are tuned in, tapped in, and turned on to life’s magical journey unfolding we seem to effortlessly move from place to place with this internal GPS voice giving us constant feedback and direction. We know when we are in the flow. It’s like being a child; the fun is in the moment of exploration. We aren’t belaboring where we’ll be tomorrow or the next day because we delight in the presence of the moment and we “feel” into what is fun now. Our GPS is also the engine that fuels the direction toward focused intention. We are constantly creating subconsciously and consciously. The more we use our intention consciously to direct the path, the easier it becomes. This way, our in-tention doesn’t lead to intension because we are awake and alert to the signposts on the path and we follow those leads. The joy is in the ride... and we remain present to “in-joy”. Our GPS can never steer us wrong as it will always bring us to the point of focus where we will either expand or contract into the lessons which life delivers. This ebb and flow is all part of the process to making distinctions that will direct the intellect back home into the heart. The harder we fall the stronger we rise. Every mis-take is an opportunity to take another shot or take. You are the pilot of your plane. You navigate the direction, and the pace of your personal
Without these exciting moments of contrast we wouldn’t appreciate how dynamic this journey really is. In order for the GPS to work co-operatively with your intention you have to give it a focused direction. That does not mean you wont experience contrast. Visualization can help you achieve arrival at the fulfillment of your dreams. If you can see it, you can achieve it. Believing starts with seeing. Remember one thing: We live in a world of inclusion. The universe does not know the difference between saying yes to something and saying no. It does not understand the difference between what we want and what we don’t want. It just knows where you direct the majority of your focus. This is often why your GPS will steer you toward the disaster you ask to avoid. It is because your focus was on the disaster you feared and not the anticipation of the joy you desired to experience. Whenever I have ever wanted anything, I
close my eyes and I imagine myself experiencing the object of my desire. Let’s say it’s a trip to South America. I visualize the ticket in my hand as I’m about to board the plane. I imagine going to the currency exchange and feeling the nuance of holding the new foreign currency in my hand. I imagine holding a dictionary and translating a few new words in Spanish. I see the destination and I believe and feel wholeheartily in my reception of this journey in perfect time. I have a prayer I use in order to surrender into the flow of using my internal GPS: I say, “This, better, or later” Here’s an example: I want to go to Mexico and I’m not sure how it will happen or if this is even the correct location for my desires to manifest, so I say, “This, better, or later.” I then make an opening for the highest best path to appear before me with grace and ease. Your GPS will always lead you to the right people, places, and situations when you trust you are always on course. Sometimes in life we have to move backward or in reverse to get out of a tight spot in order to move forward again. Just remember, this life will take you where you want to go but it is none of your business how, when or why. It’s your business to stay connected to your internal source force that flows you toward the magic you seek.
Tiffany Silver is an Intuitive Life Coach, Transformation Specialist, and author who has studied in India, Israel, Hungary, and Thailand. Throughout her travels and experiences she has acquired vast knowledge and enlightened tools which she humbly and gratefully imparts in her book, Silver to Gold – The Alchemy of the Feminine Heart.
In Great-fullness,
Tiffany Silver
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t is just over a year now since I left Australia to go traveling around the northern hemisphere of our beautiful planet. So far I have been to Singapore, Dubai, England, Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and my latest venture was to Iceland. I have never in my entire life seen such wondrous sights as I did there. I saw glacial waters thundering down at Gullfoss, the most staggeringly breath-taking waterfall I have ever laid eyes on, saw 100 centigrade water bubbling up out of the ground and shooting up over 100 metres in the air at Geysir, and swam in water hotter than bathwater at the Blue Lagoon. I am always in awe of nature and natural wonders. Iceland stole my heart. I shall never forget climbing down to the bottom of a volcanic crater and meditating there. Oh my!
them is ritualistic, they have a first plate which comprises of a huge salad, full of fresh fish or meat, vegetables and cheese, then they have the second plate, a huge plate of pasta to which they smother in deliciously dark green fresh olive oil, with a few glasses of vino to drink alongside for good measure. Skinny young men and women do not pick at their food there, there is no skipping meals. Eating is a wondrous sight to behold! Since returning from Italy I never feel self-inflicted guilt anymore when I eat my meals. I have stopped snacking as I spend more time over my meals now and savour each and every mouthful. I absolutely love observing how diverse we all are. In Iceland there was a lot of whale, puffin and horse steaks on the menu. I did not fancy that so instead I tried the local Icelandic traditional cake, which was so good!
Gulfoss Me at the bottom of a volcanic crater, Iceland. I would love to return there before heading back to Australia at the end of the year as there is so much more to explore and see. Each time I travel it changes my perspective on life, the universe and everything. My perception is constantly shifting gears as the new experiences soak into my neural networks and I absorb everything on many different dimensions. In Milan, Italy, I watched Italians loving their food, they do not snack or eat on the run, and they actually adore their food. Eating for 22
It was like a pancake full of fresh rhubarb and cream, folded into a cake shape. It is the start of summer in Iceland and could not be more different than an Australian summer if it tried! In Australia summer temperatures soar up and over 40C. In Iceland the locals walk around in t-shirts if the sky is blue and the temperature is over 5C. Unreal! We wear our beanies and coats if the temperature falls below 20C back in Brisbane. As I swam around the Blue Lagoon in water that ranged from 36C to 39C, hotter than any spa I have ever been in, I almost forgot
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y M s ’ t a Th e m o H I was in Iceland for a while. I have not felt that warm since I was last back in Australia, it felt like I was in the tropics again. Bathing in heaven. Total bliss.
house or a car. I have been living in a beautiful rented cottage in the Scottish Highlands since the beginning of December, waking up to deer strolling through the backyard each morning. I love feeling free. I love knowing that we must move onto a new place to lay our hats in a few moths time, and that too shall be home. Change is exciting, change is adventure. At the end of this year we are renting a house by the beach in the tropics of north Queensland for a few months as we have never lived by the beach. We have lived on a mountain, in cities and the countryside, so the thought of being back in the sweltering heat after so long over here in the frozen northlands is just too luscious for words. Travel broadens the mind, it illuminates the soul. I crave adventures, and at the age of 44 that I am at now, with all 4 of my children now independent adults and having children of their own, I am loving my life to the max. I hope that you grab each and every opportunity you have to travel and see and do! If you do not have any opportunities to, then please spend some time to make them for yourself. The world is fascinating, the people are mesmerising, and cultures are extremely diverse and incredibly interesting. Many blessings to you dearest reader. Love Jane x
Bathing in the geothermal heated water at the Blue Lagoon, Iceland. I have visited many standing stone circles here in Scotland, to meditate in the centre of them is totally magical. My next adventure is to Stone Henge in England, I cannot wait to sense the energy there. I shall psychically tune in and let you know how I get on in my next article. I feel blessed that I carry a sense of home with me wherever I am in the world. I do not own a www.whitelightmagazine.com.au
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The Energy of Manifesting Money Dr Dion Klein
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eople say, “It is not about the money,” or “There’s more to life than money.” Those same people are either broke or living paycheck to paycheck. I agree there is more to life than money BUT without money, I cannot have the life I want to live in order to serve people the way I want to serve them. Do you think the phone company will accept loving kindness instead of money for this month’s bill? Probably not. So, whether you agree or not, today’s society relies very much upon money to keep it going. The financial industry trades ‘currency’. Currency means “a medium of exchange”, for example, money. The word ‘current’ is defined as “to flow” or something that moves in a particular direction. We can shift our conversation and beliefs around money to something more ‘acceptable’ by saying that money is an energetic current and a medium of energetic exchange that circulates or flows in a particular direction without obstruction. Money has to flow. Since we live in a world of duality, as money flows out (give), we must allow money to come back in (receive). Many people are not willing to receive money when it is given to them, even as a gift. I know high net worth individuals who have money to give yet they struggle to find anyone seriously willing to receive their money to use it wisely. Recently a friend’s daughter was getting married and invited me to India as his guest. I hadn’t budgeted for the trip so I put it out there to manifest the money to cover expenses. During our conversation, I asked my friend how much the hotels would be and he said he was paying for them; he told me just to come. I accepted and thank him for his gift. If you don’t accept a person’s gift (which they have probably paid for in time or money), you are disrupting the flow of money energy by blocking it. At some point in my strategy sessions, the client’s conversations always seem to include their cash flow challenges. What amazes me is that, despite them being spiritual, ‘in tune’ and conduct courses on life purpose and manifesting, they still seem to struggle to pay the bills. Does this sound familiar to you? So why do so many people struggle to manifest a continuous stream of money? It always comes back to mindset, which also includes the language you use about prosperity on a daily basis. A friend told me that years ago her and her husband manifested money but it was always just enough. They had the ‘just enough’ mindset and had used those exact words in conversation. Once they changed their thought and language to ‘more than enough’ and ‘plenty of money’, their financial challenges disappeared. Many mindset experts encourage you to write down what you want to happen as well as your goals. In Catherine Ponder’s “Open Your Mind to Prosperity”, she highlighted how important it is to write out what you want to eliminate in your life first, then list what you want to manifest. It makes sense. We must acknowledge the unpleasant and the pleasant. She goes on to
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state that “the function of elimination is twofold: to eliminate error and to expand your good”. How many times have you really wanted something to happen and it didn’t? It could be that there is still something you need to ‘clear’ or eliminate. The longer you wait to fully clear the block, the longer you will have to wait to see the ultimate results you desire. The other possibility why your desire is not manifested is that it may only be a surface desire, meaning that it may not be in line with your higher good. Surface desires pass away; divine desires remain at the core of your being and will always support your Higher Purpose. I saw a colleague at a spiritual festival recently and she was very excited to celebrate the release of her first tarot deck. She said she needed to see me and wanted to know my rates. I told her and she said she would have to put it off after her trip to the USA to attend a conference as she didn’t have the money. This conference had the potential to springboard her and her product into the USA market (which I know particularly well). I corrected her “negative” language then said, “You manifested the cards, manifest the money to have a session with me – before the USA!” She booked her session two days later. Let the Universe support you. Be mindful of your negative mindset language and don’t let your Ego stop you! When you are confident in your beliefs and positively state what you want or need to the Universe (or God, etc.) with conviction and clear purpose, you will be taken seriously. Dr Dion Klein has over 30 years international experience in the health and wellness industry as a practitioner, entrepreneur, writer, speaker, educator and business consultant. He is the Founder of The Wellness Academy, which specialises in training, mentoring and coaching practitioners in creating a successful business in the wellness industry.
‘Dr Dion’ The Business Doctor & Developer Finding 'Pain-Free' Solutions to Fix and Grow Your Business Do you want to attract a more sustainable client base and work smarter to deliver your wellness services? Do you need clarity for your strategy? If yes, then contact Dr Dion Klein on +61 409 817 584 or at drd@drdion.com (www.drdion.com) For additional info, go to www.wellnessacademy.com.au
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Simplicity is Powerful W
e are awareness that wanted to experience itself. Awareness created form. Form plus awareness equals a human being. Having a body would allow awareness to have a defined experience. We did struggle a bit in our early days to get our awareness to operate that play dough type of form we call a baby. It took determination to get it to move and finally after a lot of frustrations, falls and bumps we learnt to operate it.
Other things weren’t quite so straight forward. We began to take on definitions of who we were by what we decided about the experiences we were having, what they told us about ourselves, others and the world. We also made agreements about these things with others along the way. While our ability to organize data was outstanding it was not enough and we were let down by our limited understanding at the time. At this point my understanding is that people and how they behave is only showing you where they are operating from which is sort of interesting as that will also tell you what level of vibration they are likely to attract. For example an angry person is showing you something they believe about themselves and they are also letting you know what vibration they will be attracting back in their life to create their reality - one equal to the vibration they are acting from. I have learnt not to define myself or my life by another.
think I was weak, I felt vulnerable and that world was dangerous. I stored that information and it continued to replay. Later I would come from another view point I would get angry back and think people and the world were stupid which made me feel not too nice or in control and I created a dense reality. I may have chosen other reactions along the way to the same issue and there were many different issues. I had made so many decisions based on a lack of knowing that I un-consciously created a back log of unhelpful data by the way of what I thought was true about me, others and the world. Creating new realities can easily be done but to stop experiencing the old realities the old data running them has to be deleted. The old data creates patterns and emotions that hold it in place. When we can see the simplicity of how we received our reality data we can understand and begin to get a sense of our own input and how powerful we really are.
Gaylene Popovski Yuen Method Certified Master, Holographic Kinetics Practitioner, Avatar Wizard, Mobile: 0438 245 192
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The Essence of Vibrational Therapies By Asphodelo Stregganio
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t seems that at every turn you can find some product or sales pitch that claims to raise your vibration, connect you to vibrations, is vibrational, etc. But what is this Vibrational buzz really about? In any new age store or group there are endless discussions on energy and vibration. Energy cleansers, purifiers, amplifiers and generators are everywhere. With such a lucrative, booming and largely unregulated business, it is no wonder the muggles of the world write it all off as another scam. Being of a scientific evidence based mindset, as much of society is, I found it easier to come to terms with my spiritual Knowing and my scientific rationality, through a simple concept. All matter is energy – This was one of the first laws that I learnt in High school chemistry. I remember sitting in on my first lesson of the Atom theory, and discussing its components: the protons, electrons and neutrons, which are subatomic particles of positive, negative and neutral charges. Didn’t my ears stay nice and perky for that lesson, as we discussed how the density of matter was dependent on the vibrational speed of the particles that compose the matter. I swear I almost had a spiritual nerdgasm. Having immersed myself in every book on metaphysics, earth based spirituality, angels and the like since I was 12, as a 16 year old, all I could think was, ‘Wow, Science explaining Spirit.’ This was a revolutionary moment in my own journey. As with many Indigo children, I have always been fascinated with crystals, and have been collecting them for as long as I can remember. It’s common knowledge that crystals are a vibrational tool, and most people who start on the path of spiritual awakening will often start with crystals. Imagine my excitement as my knowing of the efficacy and validity of working with crystals for healing, protection and personal growth, was given scientific validation in a Chemistry lecture! If anything, this merely enhanced my fascination and academic interest in the spiritual world. So, instead of becoming a classic adolescent who experimented with mindaltering substances, I experimented with spirituality, which has to this day remained an insatiable heart driven desire. Sure you might say to yourself all matter is energy. But what does that really have to do with all this? The shortest answer possible is… Everything. The entire 26
Universe is just a fluctuating, expanding entity of energy! But closer to home, the Earth is just a hugely dense ball of energy dancing through space in a grand cosmic ballet. Another interesting idea is that the greater the mass or density of an object, the greater the energetic density and yield. The really cool thing is that we actually have the equipment to measure the energetic fields of objects. Let’s have a quick look at Astrology, which is the concept that the planets and stars of our solar system can affect our daily lives. Imagine for a moment, or feel free to experiment, that you are standing in a dark room and then turn on a light. The one little light bulb is throwing out incredible amounts of light and energy. That light allows you to make out what is in the room. But what we are really looking at is light expanding OUT from the light bulb almost like a sphere. Now think of all the astral bodies like that light bulb (and in the context of the Sun, literally). The light or energy of these bodies expands out constantly and eventually will contact other objects. So we are adrift in a sea of overlapping auras of energetic output. Like ripples in a pond, these energies meet, merge and become a new entity entirely. All matter both radiates and receives energy constantly. Our auras or bioenergetic (living energy) fields are an expression of this. Every object has an aura: books, cars, plants, phones, computers, buildings and humans. Each of us are infinitely more connected than we perhaps ever thought possible. Vibrational Therapy Perhaps now with this vibrational theory established, we might better understand and comprehend what Vibrational therapies are. As basically walking talking antennae, it is evident that we are far more energetic than we might have realised. No wonder we are subconsciously drawn to all these things that are vibrational tools! With the birth of the consciousness of energy, there has been a massive awakening of energetic medicines. Reiki, Pranic and Theta healing, Crystal therapies, Flower essence and energetic medicines, earth based spiritual healing practices and more! Reiki, Pranic and Theta healing are all modalities in which the practitioners allow Universal source energy to flow through them into the recipient to facilitate healing. These can all be done through touch, distance and intention. The basic principal is that by allowing the pure universal energy to be gifted to the recipient, that pure energy can cleanse,
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clear and heal illness, imbalance and disharmony within their being. Crystal therapies, while using many beautiful and shiny things, is similar in practice to our previously mentioned healing modalities but the practitioner will often (depending on how they practice) place crystals on the person and allow the crystals to facilitate the healing, either through passive or active transfer of their energy into the recipient. Much of the practice of Crystal therapies is based on the knowing that Crystals are conscious and sentient beings. Capable of gifting us with their own unique spiritual teachings and lessons, our crystals often become companions and we become drawn to those that we either need most or resonate with most harmoniously. Flower Essence and essence medicines involve the ingestion of a vibrational medicine. These are water based and contain an alcohol to prolong the retention of the vibrational frequencies. The general process of creating a vibrational essence is to leave a bowl of purified or pure spring water full of flowers, crystals and sometimes both out in the sun or moonlight. This exposure to light encourages the energy of the materials to permeate into the water, which acts as a conductor and carrier. Once the essence has been charged, it becomes an essence and may be ingested to receive the healing properties instilled in the essence. In Earth based spiritual practices, rituals are often used in conjunction with prayer to call healing and blessings upon the recipients. Native Americans will perform a smudging ritual, often with sage, which is a herb associated with purification, healing, protection and blessings. The herb is burnt and the smoke fanned all over and around the recipient to drive all bad energies out of the aura and provide healing. While the practices may differ across the different genres of earth-based spirituality, the constants are that all healing is performed in absolute love, and with the highest intentions and purpose. Another consideration that must be observed is that we are vibrational beings and as such have a direct influence on our environment, through our thoughts, words and actions. What we think and feel is what we create, and what we focus upon most is what we receive. We send out an electromagnetic field of our energy, which is a double edge sword. You attract what resonates to your energy, so by focusing and embodying the negative you receive negative. But by focusing on the positive and creating the positive you also receive it. This is why so many vibrational medicines exist, to help you become the most radiant energetic being that you may be. Keys to positive vibrations: • Spend time out side with nature, and get a healthy dose of early morning and late afternoon sunlight. Connect to the earth, helping ground and realign your body every day. • Breathe deeply and purely. Try to spend at least 5 minutes a day actively breathing deep to oxygenate your body.
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With deepest love and gratitude to you, the reader. May infinite blessings of love and prosperity find you as you walk your journey.
Asphodelo Stregganio Asphodelo Stregganio is a Reiki Master, Australian Bush Flower Essence Practitioner and Remedial Massage Therapist specializing in Aromatherapy and Lomi-Lomi. Ash has grown up in his Family tradition of Italian gypsy magic and has been a High Priest of Stregheria for 5 years. Having worked as a Psychic Medium for 6 years, Ash also facilitates Psychic development workshops and is available for consultations face to face, over the phone or via Skype. Facebook – The Mystic of Gaianheart Email – gaianheart@hotmail.com
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How To Cleanse and Detox with doTERRA!!! Is your body feeling sluggish? Lost your va va voom? If you answered ‘yes’….then read on! Cleansing is the key! With some simple, practical protocols using natural products, you can restore health and harmony to your body from the inside out. Here are some of the top reasons we get sick: • Exposure to toxins • Working too much • Exposure to radiation • Not drinking enough fluids • Exposure to pathogens • Too much Stress • Poor Diet • Not enough exercise What Is dōTERRA In the spring of 2008, a group of healthcare and business professionals who shared profound personal experiences of the life-enhancing benefits of essential oils came together with a common vision of bringing a new standard of therapeuticgrade essential oils to the world. dōTERRA® (meaning "Gift of the Earth") essential oils represent the safest, purest essential oils available in the world today. Each of dōTERRA's CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essentials oils is carefully extracted by a global network of skilled growers, distillers, and chemists ensuring a consistently powerful user experience. They are pure aromatic extracts and contain no artificial ingredients and are tested to be free of contaminants such as pesticides or other chemical residues. Wellness Is A Holistic Process We believe that wellness is a function of simple daily healthcare routines which form the basis of a healthy lifestyle. With a balanced diet, adequate exercise, quality rest, managed stress and a 28
reduced toxic load, our immune system is strengthened and therefore better able to ward off bacteria and viruses. Eat Right: A healthy diet that works for you, adequate hydration with the addition of ‘dietary use’ essential oils to taste. Lemon, Wild Orange, Grapefruit and Peppermint oils will sass it up, provide a therapeutic effect and keep you well hydrated. A dōTERRA range of quality supplements supports your body functions and gives you added energy to carry out regular exercise. However, in order for optimal absorption, digestion and elimination to occur in our digestive tube or gastrointestinal tract, a little housekeeping on at least a 6 monthly basis is required. This is where a Cleanse or Detox comes in!!! It’s time to Cleanse, Restart and Renew: A healthy lifestyle looks to reducing toxic onslaught in the first place as increased consumption / absorption / exposure to chemicals simply makes you more toxic, compromises body function and creates constant stress. Over time, your immune system is unable to protect you adequately. How can you achieve this on a day to day basis? Avoid TOXIC exposure: • Wash your fruit and vegies in water with added lemon oil to wash of any chemicals. • Diffuse essential oils to clear the air of bacteria and viruses [OnGuard, Wild Orange, Melaleuca] Support Defensive Function: Support your immune system with correct nutrients
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and nourishment to fortify and ensure proper functioning of all systems. Unfortunately, as food becomes cooked and processed – think pasteurization, sterilization, freezing and microwaving - natural enzymes can be lost or diminish. Taking a supplement like TerraZyme may support healthy digestion and metabolic processes.
Naturally, ongoing hydration on a daily basis to wash the filters with the addition of essential oils like Lemon has been found to assist in this process.
Cleanse Think of these systems as plumbing and as filters, and you get the picture. We must keep the filters clean – unclogged so we can filter what our body requires physiologically and keep the pipe clean to keep things flowing. GI Tract The skin, lungs, colon, kidney and colon all participate in this way.
Restart Microflora in our gut are influenced by pathogens, stress, alcohol and antibiotics. In reality, we are all affected by this in one form or another. So cleansing is a natural way to restore or maintain a healthy microflora population by simply changing the terrain. doTERRA’s line of supporting supplements - TerraZyme, Zendocrine Complex and GX Assist help remove toxins from the digestive system. Then, PB Assist+ reestablishes healthy microflora colonization improving long term gut health.
While you are cleansing you may wish to kick start your body into releasing some fat at the same time, and there is no better opportunity to address this than when you are already cleansing and wiping the Support Optimal Elimination: slate clean, as it were. Using a metabolic oil blend • The primary systems are the gastrointestinal like Slim & Sassy helps control appetite and boost tract or GI and the urinary system. metabolism, but it also helps to manage the toxic • The secondary systems are the respiratory load stored in fat tissue and released during weight system and skin. loss. Win win!!
What can you do to keep this elimination process works smoothly? A little housekeeping, a bit like a spring clean or sweeping of the chimneys 3 – 4 times a year is ideal. We have found that Zendocrine capsules support organ capacity to provide protective cleansing and filtering. Zendocrine Softgels support healthy liver, kidney and endocrine detoxification. The specific addition of Juniper Berry essential oil has been clinically demonstrated to support the kidneys and offering renal protective effects; and Cilantro essential oil was added to support chelating and elimination of heavier toxins from the body. If other microbes like candida have invaded your body, then now is a good time to cleanse this from your system too using a product like GxAssist, which creates an unfriendly environment for its existence.
Feeling vital and vibrant is achievable by cleansing your body systems, rebalancing or restoring the natural state and supporting & maintaining healthy function. Give it a go! All reference to essential oils is solely based on the dōTERRA® range. For more information on dōTERRA essential oils and products or to arrange a Free Essential Oil Class contact: Leonie Featherstone +61 411 744 767 leonietf@onthenet.com.au and Berit Munro +61 431 312 090 mydoterra@bigpond.com
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THE SPIRITUAL NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS AND HORMONES By Kaliana Raphael Rose “The determining causes in man and that which makes him what he is are the glands. They are externalisations of the types of forces pouring through the etheric centres from the subtler worlds of being. The importance of this glandular system cannot be overestimated. It is a replica in miniature of the septenary constitution of the universe and the instrument of the contact for the 7 ray forces, the 7 Spirits before the throne of God. Around this at present unrecognised truth the medicine and the healing methods of the future civilisation will be built.” …Alice Bailey, Esoteric Healing Vol IV
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y name is Kaliana Raphael Rose and I am honoured to be the co-creator of the Rose of Raphael Vibrational essences and codes.
So much has been written already about the effect that the endocrine glands and hormones have on our wellbeing, reproductive health and emotions, mood swings etc. My purpose in writing this article however is to reacquaint you with the spiritual purpose and nature of the endocrine glands and hormones. It is comprised of information that I received in meditation from my own Galactic Presence, the Angels, Ascended and Cosmic Masters and also practical experience gained from studying this system since 1995. Commissioned by the Archangel Raphael in 1989 I began drawing the energy patterns and making essences from flowers and crystals. In mid 1995, during meditation a beautiful Being of Light, the Ascended Master Melchizedek appeared to me with a large book entitled "THE HISTORY OF THE DNA EVOLVEMENT OF MANKIND". He informed me that the energy patterns I had drawn for the ‘Rose of Raphael’ flower essences and gem elixirs, had stemmed from selected pages of information in this book. In order to complete the next stage of this work I would need to be conscious of the whole book from which I would draw a new series of codes. He said to imagine that the DNA structure is like a computer and that these energy pattern codes are like computer discs encoded with the original data of the DNA. Codes are the means by which the cosmic energy expresses itself in this dimension and the codes on these discs need to be re-entered into this computer system in order to restore what has been lost/decoded since the time of Atlantis. As these light filaments are restored we can then embody the Christ Consciousness. In this meditation I also connected with the Galactic aspect of my Being. She gave me, over a period of months, a series of mantras from the Language of Light. These mantras are the songs that formed our chakras and they sing the chakras back to their original truth allowing the release of dysfunctional thought forms that are not aligned to this truth.
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THE DNA STRANDS/ LIGHT FILAMENTS/ CHAKRA/ ENDOCRINE GLANDS & HORMONE CONNECTION The endocrine and hormonal system has a powerful spiritual purpose as well as its physical function. It is an important and invaluable link in the raising of the vibratory rate of the body to incorporate the Christ Consciousness on the Earth. The endocrine glands are streams of consciousness that connect the God Source into the physical being through their direct link to the chakras. Energy flows from the Source (Mother/Father God) through star gates/dimensions/light filaments and DNA strands into the chakras which then pulse/spin the energy into the endocrine glands. The hormones then radiate this energy (codes of light) into the body through the blood. Remember that the endocrine system is a symbiotic system wherein all the glands work together to sustain the whole balance. If one is in dysfunction then the whole system labours rather than flows. This is an unnecessary strain on the whole system. This system is an amazingly sophisticated feed back system of communication between the glands and hormones. At this time more than ever this sensitive system of communication is being interfered with by false/synthetic hormones in our food chain as well as administered orally. A synthetic hormone mimics the physical function but does not give the spiritual function that comes through the chakra link. When synthetic hormones bombard this sensitive communication system, it starts to lose its holistic nature and truth. In a program ‘Hormone Imposters’, David Suzuki says that studies in the fish kingdom have revealed that because of all the synthetic hormones being flushed into the waters these fish are losing the true patterns of their endocrine systems. We have the same endocrine system and it may be many years too late before research reveals the same conclusion about humanity! In a way the 66 patterns that I have drawn of the true spiritual nature of the endocrine glands is like a 'seed saving' of the endocrine system which is being bombarded with synthetic hormones and in danger of losing its true patterns.
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The DNA strands have existed since this time-experiment began. They are energy conductors that rely on frequencies of Light to exist. They pulse this Light through their connection to the endocrine system into the physical body. At the moment of death the energy ceases to pulse and is retained within these DNA strands to await the rebirth or continuation of the life stream’s experience, which is gained in each incarnation. These experiences are relayed back to a central library on Alcyone in the Pleiades through the DNA strands, which also serve as conductors of information. The vibration of Light pulses through the DNA strands at the speed of Light. The DNA strands are intimately connected with the endocrine glands due to the light filaments that connect them. Light holds the vibration of life. - Life is held within the Light and embodies through the senses and light filaments. These light filaments vibrate within the DNA - so the DNA is encoded with the Life that is the Light. The glands represent the chakras in physicality, worlds within worlds. The main purpose of this system of codes, essences and chakra songs is to restore and activate the true spiritual purpose of the glands and hormones to their highest potential releasing, transforming and healing any distortions from the chakras and glands. This then enables us to receive the grace and love of the Divine Source again through the chakras, glands and hormones - thus creating heaven on earth!
As self-empowerment and self-responsibility is an important component of this system the clients themselves choose intuitively the DNA codes and essences needed. The endocrine system is a very sensitive symbiotic system and the cards chosen can be a wonderful diagnostic tool - revealing where the healing is first needed within the chakra and endocrine systems to restore balance. For example a client with a Thyroid (throat chakra) problem may not choose the Thyroid pattern but the Thyrotropin Releasing hormone secreted by the Hypothalamus/Ascension chakra. This hormone promotes the release of the pituitary TSH hormone, whose principle action is to control secretion of Thyroid hormones by the Thyroid Gland. This choice reveals that the energy needs to be first balanced in the Ascension chakra to assist the flow in the throat chakra. By placing the pattern on the Ascension chakra and singing its song, and the song of the throat chakra, thought forms blocking that chakra and gland flow are released and the energy balanced. I send you grace, love and many blessings, may this work bless your way on your journey home to the Oneness. (to be continued in the next issue)
DNA REPATTERNING OF THE CHAKRAS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - CODES AND ESSENCES The endocrine glands and hormonal secretions are body systems, which need to be reinstated to their true purpose as carriers of light encodements into the physical body. This is the true purpose of these DNA codes. Since the time of the fall of Atlantis and the resulting lack of the light filaments, this system has been dysfunctional in regard to its true purpose or potential. As this potential is restored and activated the light filaments also are restored through the chakra system, the endocrine and hormonal system and the DNA strands. The collective karma from the abuse of power in Atlantis completed on the 4th October 2004. Humanity can now move forward to complete their Earth Mission with Grace and Joy.
Kaliana has co-created with the Angels and Ascended Masters a body of work called ‘Rose of Raphael’ which is comprised of: -Codes and essences made from Flowers and crystals - codes and essences called ‘DNA Repatterning of the Chakras, Endocrine glands and hormones’ - Songs for the chakras - codes called 'The Magdalene Codes of the Solar Christed Feminine' and the ‘Jeshua Codes of the Lunar Christed Masculine’, Magdalena Healing Balm, vibrational essences and sprays, Christed Feminine & Masculine codes and CD’s ‘Singing the Chakras’ and ‘Songs from Home.’ She has shared her work over many years facilitating workshops in Australia and overseas and ‘Sacred Union’ relationship workshops with her beloved husband Jon. Her love is also Earth Healing, and singing, the healing songs she receives from Spirit.
Kaliana is available for group, personal & phone sessions. She is facilitating a weekend workshop on DNA Repatterning of the Endocrine System in the Byron Bay area in July this year.
Mob: 0421 117562
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Return to Soul "Illuminating, compassionate, and compelling ... a must-read for those new on the spiritual path, the disenchanted seeker and the advanced soul." - Tenzin Saveon, Tibetan Buddhist Nun
"Robyn's message is a response to the call of the heart and soul with words that invite us home to the reality and truth of our being. It is everything the world needs to hear for today's modern awakening." - Kevin James Carroll, Musician and Song Writer
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small inner voice kept urging the grief-stricken mother on … ‘There is an answer … a Truth … Don't give up…’ Making sense of life and death is something most humans one day ponder, and many just give up. But not Robyn Collins, an ordinary housewife who faced a full-on existential crisis when, in grief and anger at the death of her newborn daughter, she rejected the senseless explanations of the local clergy. What followed was a diverse journey through the doors of various spiritual teachers and modalities of the East and West where she ultimately found a common thread and simple message for all. Be amazed by Robyn's mystical encounters that transformed her through a new awakening and a journey to her Soul, where she also learned whose voice had been guiding her all the way. The seeking is over. Learn evolutionary keys to unlock your own journey to Soul through Robyn's simple but transformative insights, practices and meditations. Return to Soul - a Transformational Guide to Spiritual Freedom, True Peace and Inner Stillness. This message is a communication from spirit guiding humanity into embodying the Souls true nature of Freedom, Peace and Stillness through foundations of meditation, presence and inquiry. Robyn was remarkably guided from a vision
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shown to her from the infinite universal intelligence of non dual wisdom based on waking up to our true nature of love, unity and peace ... “something” vaster than the everyday concept of the human mind. Introduction With the constant quickening of consciousness, science, media, technology, and the digital world ahead of us, it is time to quicken our spiritual connections for a new era of evolutionary enlightenment. Just as technology has evolved, so too has spirituality. The simple spiritual truths presented here in Return to Soul are now instantly accessible, uncomplicated, clear and direct, with no specialness or frills. I will begin by saying that now you can stop the seeking at whatever stage you are at, one week in or fifty years in. It is time for a shorter, simpler path. Deep within every human spirit there is a search unfolding for a new understanding of why we are here and the question: Who Am I? That is where my own journey began after the sudden death of my newborn baby daughter, Taylor, which plunged me into a chasm of grief, depression, and inner chaos. I never imagined that the existential crisis I then went through would precipitate a journey of awakening, where I was to traverse both ancient Eastern philosophies and Western theories of modern day positive psychology that would ultimately June July August 2014 Edition
result in amazing mystical experiences, exquisite inner peace, profound clarity, freedom, and a spiritual awakening. To help you understand and experience your own questioning and inquiry about the journey that we all participate in, sometimes unknowingly, I will present to you in Part One—A Soul’s Journey various aspects of my healing and spiritual journey where I literally had to journey back to the original source of the soul to find the answers. An unusual twist is that I realized the yearning for a deeper understanding of Truth and the voice within me guiding me was actually the untainted, pure soul of Taylor. A deeper reason for Taylor’s short physical presence in my life was ultimately unveiled— to guide me to the greatest knowledge of all pertaining to the true nature of the soul and my spiritual awakening. There are many stories told about communication from the afterlife or people who have had near-death experiences. Most afterlife, proof-of-death messages are presented via a being who is, for example, a relative or friend of the living who had a conditioned identification. This message is different in its approach as it comes directly from Taylor’s Pure Soul, a Pure Being that had not learnt to identify herself as a walking, talking, female child who had lived through the human experience. So I never once saw her standing at a door, hovering
over me or talking to me, and neither has a psychic medium picked up on her presence. All we had in common was a Presence of undefiled pure, innocent, pristine Love. She only ever came to me through my heart and an inner, silent, intuitive knowing which, at times, has made the message from spirit a bit difficult to translate. If she could have ‘spoken’ to me like other spirits, things would have been a lot easier. But I am forever grateful that, when the message was finally written, it remained as pure as her heart and soul. Don’t get me wrong; losing Taylor was the hardest, most painful experience I have ever been through, and I don’t wish it on anyone. It took several years of grief and anguish and then earnest searching to make sense of what had happened—to find the meaning of life and to the path to the Soul. But I always had the inner voice of my soul urging me to remain one hundred and ten percent vigilant, determined, and passionate to know the Truth about life and death, why we are here, what life is all about, and who I really am. As difficult as it may be to believe some aspects of my story to follow, do know that I always remained in constant discernment throughout the journey, analysing myself and what was occurring. If anyone would have tried to tell me that experiences like this were possible, I probably would have said, “You’ve lost it and you’ve gone weird.” However, because I see myself as a level– headed, educated woman who has witnessed and experienced such healing and freedom for myself, I cannot, for one moment, doubt that there is so much more to spirituality than what we are conditioned to believe. The stories about the visions and meetings that occurred in my past, which I share in Part One—A Soul’s Journey, were highly relevant to my journey to freedom. Yet they are now part of history and are no longer a requirement for the message of hope, transformation, and enlightenment that I share today. However, I mention them in the opening chapters for those who travel the esoteric pathway. Today, the message is direct and simple and a clear announcement of Truth for all walks of life, and it no longer requires an emphasis based on any particular religious or New Age model. Although I cannot pinpoint just one philosophy as the most effective practice, it was clear on my diverse journey into many faiths and modalities that there was an essential thread running through them all. I knew I had to discover that one thread and create a simple message that could assist me and others in refining all the wonderful theories and practices that I had endured on my path. And I did. The goal then was to
present a contemporary understanding of ancient and modern spiritual truths that is practically applicable and works. In Part Two—Soul Transformation I will share with you the practices, insights, meditations, and invitations of inquiry based on the guidance, visions, and wisdom gathered from my twenty-one year spiritual journey. These practices do not create codependency on another distracting method; they enable you to be totally free and awake. They are there for you to explore and discover a deep sense of inner peace, presence, and stillness. Part Three—Soul Awakening guides you to the final stages of ego transcendence and spiritual freedom, into the liberating relationship with the essence of the soul’s true nature as a foundation in conscious evolution. For clarity, let me explain that when I use the word God it is a metaphor for the Universal Consciousness, not a person or thing.
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When I use the word Truth or True Nature it is a metaphor for that which is permanent and changeless awareness, and when I use the word Self it is a metaphor for Pure Soul. You will also find that the words Soul and soul are interchanged throughout the book. The Soul (large ‘S’) represents Spirit, the first extension and movement from the first moment of the coming of existence or the ‘big bang’ whereas ‘soul’ (small‘s’) in this case represents the soul in individual human embodiment. Your experience of life may be different to mine, but this journey we will now go on together will unite us in the spirit of Pure Love as we re-learn who we truly are and what our purpose is here on Earth. Please join me as I share my journey and the Truth I discovered. May this be a significant step in your own discovery and Awakening as you Return to Soul—a journey to true, inner peace and freedom.
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Robyn Collins is a self realized spiritual teacher whose assists humanity in the simple discovery of Presence, Awakening and the True nature of the Soul. Robyn has been playfully labeled by her community of students and friends as the “Soul Whisperer”. She received this due to her ability to deeply penetrate the core of the Souls Being through direct transmissions of her words and presence of pure, silent, aware, love consciousness. Robyn gentle reminds us of the truth of eternal and ever-present peace that is buried under the myriad of layers gathered by many in the search for freedom and stillness within. Her participants say that “Robyn ceaselessly delivers her promise of awakening the soul by masterfully guiding you on a powerful journey of profound self realization and enlightenment – a truly life changing, transpersonal and existential experience”.
Mind/Body/Spirit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UMINA, NSW, Australia, January 7 2014— New Book Makes Sense of Suffering and Death and Guides Us How to Live of Self Realization and Inner Peace. Losing your newborn baby after 9 months of joyful anticipation is something no mother wishes for. Leading the ordinary life of an Australian suburban mother, Robyn Collins never expected to experience just that—the sudden death of her baby Taylor—nor the depth of grief and depression that followed. She was left bereft, asking the big questions we all face at some point – Why? What is it all for? Who am I? This precipitated a journey of awakening as Robyn tirelessly searched for answers, traversing ancient eastern philosophies and the teachings of modern-day mystics. To her surprise she was to find that spiritual freedom and fulfilment lies not in complicated concepts and philosophies, but somewhere much simpler and more accessible. In 2007 the universe responded to her prayers for awakening and longing for spiritual freedom through a profound mystical experience. In an altered state of consciousness, Robyn had a vision where she found herself floating formlessly in space, looking out upon the totality of creation as a universal Being. She was able to see and sense the soul’s journey from the first moment of birth into the entire existence of life. The guidance she received is the unique message of each and every soul and the purpose of life from the greater cosmic intelligence. In the next instant of inquisitive inquiry Robyn turned within to look at who it was that was aware of all that was arising before her and it was here where she exploded into the ocean of primordial consciousness as the formless and timeless presence – the ground of being and the driving force behind all of creation. In Return to Soul – A Transformational Guide to Spiritual Freedom, True Peace and Inner Stillness Robyn shares her personal story and her journey of communication and guidance from the spirit of her daughter that ultimately led to her gaining insights from the universal intelligence of non-dual wisdom. What she offers is simple, palpable and profound, and is for every soul. The Return to Soul journey is an evolutionary spiritual connection that for many has ended all “seeking", leaving them with a true feeling of spiritual wholeness and liberation—a sense of returning 'home' to the place of bliss and eternal love. Return to Soul has been described by Tenzin Saveon, a Tibetan Buddhist nun, as “illuminating, compassionate and compelling...” It is “everything the world needs to hear for today's modern awakening.”(Kevin James Carroll, international chant musician and song writer) Robyn Collins is an Author and Spiritual Teacher who offers Soul Centred Therapies and Transpersonal services, workshops and retreats in Australia and Bali. Robyn also holds a Bachelor Degree of Applied Social Science (Counselling Psychology), specialising in Existential Psychotherapy, Crisis and Trauma, and is a qualified trainer of Meditation and Mindfulness. CONTACT: Robyn Collins mailto:robyn@robyncollins.com.au www.robyncollins.com.au Ph: 0450 509 8832 (International +61 450 509 8832)
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Through the Eyes of a Faerie
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he connection between the faerie and that of thy Great Mother is of the utmost importance. The respect is upon mutual grounding. Their love of one another is a power undeniable. Unquestionably, there are those of human who have a similar relationship. Though imagine how much calmer and optimistic the world would be if only more carried the same beliefs and admiration for all that is Her splendor. I personally find so much gratification and silenced peace when connecting. Just yesterday, I wrapped my arms about a grand fig tree, doing nothing more than breathing and being one with her magnificence. Through my fingers and the palms of my hands, I could feel the tree breathe. Through the silence of my peace, I could hear her whisper her own love and gratitude right back. If I opened my eyes, I could see her in all thy glorified colour. For those who have experienced this form of intense passion and understanding, then you know just as I speak – that there really is no feeling quite like it. And for those of you who have never experienced this kind of exquisite regard before, then you are bound for a heavenly tremor. One that shall have you fall in love like never before. Just as I do each and every day when within her beautified breath. Believe me when I say that every living soul has the ability to connect in such a manner. Just talk to her – trust me, she will hear. But more importantly… listen. If you allow yourself to believe and trust – trust in her, and trust in you, than you shall be granted a thousand vaults of love filled truth. A surge of irrefutable power that will flow through your veins, your every beat and mindful thought. Then, the more you open yourself up to the possibilities, the closer you will become. Watch and listen as she surrounds you with
signs. Be they come to you within the wind, within the rainbow, within the willow that just decided to perch itself upon your bedroom window, or the snake she places within your third eye vision. She will find a way. If you may, I would then like to ask you to be even more so bold. Next time you are in a spot of bother regarding the weather… I challenge you. Ask her to dismiss the rainclouds that are trying to appear. Ask her to pull back the winds that are rustling much to heavy for your liking. Ask her to dance with you, as you frolic in her salted waters of ocean. If you allow yourself that connection, I promise that she will oblige when she can. Be this all begin with a faeries dusting of belief, a crystals heart of respect and a stars falling of trust. From there, She and You will become the best of friends for all that is eternal. Just remember this one thing… She is as much a part of you as you are. Love, Blessings and Faerie Kisses,
Tania Eliza be th xo
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Tania Elizabeth is a mother, founder and director at Tier of Eternal Pty Ltd®, inspirational guide and author of the inimitable and exquisite fantasy series, The Tier of Eternal Grace. Some of Tania’s best friends stand about one foot high. As a lover of poetry from a very young age, Tania’s writing style has been described as exquisite lyricism, harking back to a time where thy cultured form was both revered and celebrated. It has been said that not only are her books intoxicating on all levels of fantasy, but that the words within are equally thought provoking, refreshing and spiritually powerful. Through passion, belief, trust and sheer determination, Tania stands by the conviction that anything is possible and that dreams really do come true. To find out more of Tania or to purchase The Tier of Eternal Grace series, please visit www.tierofeternal.com.au Books are also available at all good bookstores and online – Amazon, Book Depository, etc.
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A-Z of Culinary
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“Invaluable for Food Lovers� G Galangal - A root spice related to ginger, which has a musky flavour reminiscent of saffron. It is found dried whole or in slices, and also in powder. Galantine - A pate-like dish made of the skin of a small animal, most often chicken or duck, which is stuffed with a forcemeat of this animal. Additional strips of meat, blanched vegetables, and truffles are also layered with the forcemeat. This is then wrapped or tied and poached in broth. Galantine are always served cold with their aspic, where as ballottines may be hot or cold. These terms are often used interchangeably. Galette - This is French for pancake, usually sweet, made of batters, doughs, or potatoes. Brioche-type dough or puff pastry are often used. Small short butter cookies were once also called galettes. The term has now been stretched to 36
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include preparations made of vegetables or fish. Different from a croquette, these cakes are not breaded.
garnishes for the diner to choose from. Roasted almonds, avocados, and croutons are common garnishes.
Garam Masala - This is an Indian curry mixture with a more complex flavour and aroma. The mixture is always made fresh by the cook, never purchased preground. The mixture may include cumin, fennel, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, pepper, chiles, and caraway. These spice mixtures vary greatly between cooks and different dishes. Garam Masala is also used as a condiment, being added to a dish at the end of cooking.
Gelatin - A protein produced from animals, used to gel liquids. It is found in granular and sheet form.
Gazpacho - A cold vegetable soup served throughout all of the Spanish countries. The most common version is one made with a coarse puree of fresh tomatoes flavoured with vinegar and olive oil, embellished with diced raw vegetables like onions, cucumbers, and peppers. A light gazpacho is made with a puree of cucumber, and served with an array of June July August 2014 Edition
Gelato - An Italian frozen dessert made of whole milk and eggs. This gives it richness without flavours becoming masked by the fat from cream. The flavours are very intense and the texture is soft and silky. Genoise - A very rich sponge cake made with eggs and butter. This may be eaten as is with whipped cream or fruit, but also used as the foundation for many other cake preparations. Ghee - The Indian name for cooking fat. Most commonly used is clarified butter made from the milk of buffaloes and yaks. In regions where milk is unobtainable, mustard and sesame oil are used.
Glace - A highly reduced stock used as an essence in flavouring sauces and enriching soups and stews. Veal glace is used for all meat preparations and stands up the best to the long reduction required. Fish and shellfish glaces are used, but their flavour can become bitter from too long of a reduction.
served as a breakfast cereal. Some blends are sweetened with honey and/or brown sugar. Gratin - Dishes cooked in the oven which form a crust on the surface. This is expedited by placing the dish under the broiler. Bread crumbs and cheese are often sprinkled on top of these dishes to help form the crust.
Gluten - The protein found in wheat flours. Gnocchi - These are small dumplings made with flour, potatoes, and eggs. Other versions include spinach, semolina, sweet potatoes, chopped herbs, and parmesan or ricotta cheese. Once the gnocchi are made they are cooked in boiling water, and then sauced or tossed with melted butter. Some recipes call for cooking the gnocchi in broth. Gnocchi is also the name of a pasta with a similar shape. Goulash - A Hungarian soup/stew made with beef and liberally seasoned with paprika. Some versions add gremolata at the very end of cooking or sprinkled over the top.
with lemon, garlic, and olive oil. But the addition of tomatoes, peppers, and fennel often allows a dish to be called ‌ a la grecque. Gremolata - A mixture of chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon peel. This is added to stews at the end of their cooking time to add a pungency to the dish. Used in some recipes for osso buco a la Milanese, and Hungarian goulash. Grissini - Italian bread sticks. Gruyere - A moderate-fat cow milk cheese with a rich, sweet, nutty flavour that is prized for both out-of-hand eating and cooking. It is usually aged for 10 to 12 months and has a golden brown rind and a firm, paleyellow interior with well-spaced medium-size holes.
Granita - A coarse fruit ice similar to sorbet, without the meringue, which is often flavoured with liqueurs.
Gravlax/Gravadlax - Whole salmon fillets that have been cured with salt, sugar, and pepper, then flavoured with dill. The salmon is then sliced paper thin and traditionally served with pumpernickel bread, sour cream, capers, onion, and lemon.
Granola - A combination of assorted toasted grain (oats), dried fruits and nuts usually
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Guacamole - A dip made of mashed avocados seasoned with onions, tomatoes, chiles, and cilantro. This is mostly eaten as a dip for fried corn chips, but it is also very good with raw vegetables. You may also use it as a filling for burritos and tacos. Gumbo - A thick soup/stew made with meat or seafood served over plain white rice. Okra, filĂŠ powder, and roux. All methods are acceptable, and all are considered traditional. 37
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One of the biggest blessings for our soul’s growth and life purpose is that we live in a world of polar opposites. Highs and lows, abundance and lack, lost and found, with many more and lots of variables in between. But when we feel lack or lost, sick or sad, we may ask the Universe… Why is this so? How is this a blessing? The blessing is that opposites can guide our lives and soul purposes to experience what we want, often through the experience of what we do not want, and the willingness to change that. In a world of opposites, we have the choice to experience ourselves at either end of a scale, or somewhere in between. If the soul wants to experience ‘finding itself’ in this life, it may first create the illusion of being ‘lost’. If it wants freedom, it may experience slavery. But we are not enslaved by this phenomenon. Rather, we can be freed by it, if we choose. Through experiencing what we do not want in our lives, we can then know what we do want. We can make our choices accordingly, set our focus to what we desire and move forward from one polar opposite to the next. So next time you feel unhappy with where you are, lost or sad, please remember to look at which end of the scale you are on, what would be the opposite feeling that you would prefer to experience, and then change your focus to giving yourself that energy. On Earth, we can change where we sit on the scale of polar opposites. What a Blessing! Love & Light Gaia
I’ve been physically apart from my partner for quite a while and am wondering if we are going to be reunited soon or will I have to wait even longer? Thankyou. Lisa W He’s lovely! He feels very trapped by circumstances. I do see a move for him that is quite soon, however feel it is more where he is now rather than back to you at this stage. There’ll be good news within 3-4 weeks. I feel you have a growing sense of impatience and see also money getting in the way of his return. You may not want to hear this but I feel it important to remind you that you my dear have a strong life path to live & may need to ask yourself “how long am I willing to put my life on hold?” Will I come into the abundance of money I’ve been wishing for? Jimmy G Spirit says that change must come first in your life. If you are wanting something 38
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very different, you must be open & willing to change even the deepest belief systems that are holding you back. I see 4 major steps in your future. The first 3 are primarily around relationships and family matters. Finances do sit strong on your life path and in the long run I feel you will create a really good state of financial balance and freedom. I see you worry a bit, but rest assured, although I’m not seeing a lotto win, you will have the money you need to do what you wish. Blessings. Hi Gaia, Will I find the job I so desperately want? Kathy H I feel a happy change coming soon for you. Guides say four months. It seems as though you are still shedding or releasing old energies. This is why your forward career path has felt so slow or stifled in some way. I feel your mum’s energy very strong around you and hear the word ‘Darling’. I do not feel that ‘dream job’ opening up just yet, but it will
when you move. In the meantime, family and you are very much the priority. I feel very uncertain career wise what I should be doing. I feel I have no direction right now in this part of my life. Can you help me please? Amanda C Thoughts of “I’m not good enough” come into my mind. I feel you are on top of these at the moment so well done, but I still hear the odd self-doubt that needs a bit of working on. Your current path is an opening right above you. You are raising yourself to a higher level of consciousness, energy and awareness and this feels so right for you. Timely. It also says you are working at uplifting yourself and your thoughts. Let’s look at career… Old feelings of hostility prevent you from turning towards an old work situation/path. This is also why there is confusion at the moment, because your soul knows it is time for something new. And then I get ‘fear of the unknown’. When I travel past that, I see a strong role for you in health and safety, even in an OHS role and wonder if you have ever considered this as a substantial career? Good luck with your journey. Hi Gaia. I’m really worried about my daughter Emma. She has been struggling in all aspects around her. Will she get back on track with her life soon? Debbie C Instantly I get a headache! I feel Emma
gets big ones, and these can be from too much thought energy in the head. I feel Emma just needs or wants that one person just to ‘give her a break’. Yet I hear in the back of my mind ‘you’ve got to make your own breaks in life’. I feel very tired when I tune into her. My head rests on my hands and I’m looking down at my feet. The key for her to break this cycle is to push through this tiredness & get really active. A new exercise regime will work wonders. Change must come from within. I feel she is fixed on a past direction that didn’t come true for her but you’ll see, there is a very happy phone call/letter for her quite soon and I get the word ‘Acceptance’. Hello Gaia. I am wondering if the Chilli business my husband and I are starting in going to become successful please. Nita H Strong drive and passion are the keys to your success. Sustained development and branching out gives longevity. I feel you are in a real hurry to see this work. There’s a lot of spirit energy in support of the two of you, and that is a really good sign. I feel you are meant to be in business together. It’s the right step and will help you move forward financially and as a couple. All of the experiences and lessons learned along the way are valuable, and I feel success in business is part of your destiny. I still feel ‘other work’ around your husband, and this may
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be to sustain your financial flow. I say to you, just be careful of how much money you are putting into this business at the moment. It does need to be returning. Not as much as equal in the start, but as close to that as possible. Good luck on your grand adventure. Have fun with it. I see you will have/get the property you want from this. Hi Gaia. My husband and I are both feeling frustrated with where he works and his grumpiness is affecting our home life, children and our relationship. I really feel like running away or moving back home with mum, but am not sure what to do anymore. Please help. Jess D I do see a move coming up for you and feel it is to a different town which is closer to your family anyway. A question surrounding this move involves your partner’s work. There is a new opportunity coming up for him and even see him looking at getting a higher position. He has learned all he can at his current workplace, so a change may just be what the doctor ordered (so to speak). I feel this will do you both the world of good. He has a desire to do better. So even though I don’t see this happening straight away Jess, I feel a new direction for you and your family is on the way and get August as a date to look forward to. I feel your relationship can really move forward as long as you are both willing to communicate more openly with each other and work together on the changes that are needed to bring back the happiness in your world. Many blessings. 39
Vegetarian Recipes
Bruschetta with ricotta, grilled capsicum and artichoke topping Ingredients 12 slices Italian-style bread (ciabatta) Olive oil spray 1 large garlic clove, halved Olive oil for drizzling 450g ricotta salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 cup chargrilled red capsicum, torn into small pieces 1 cup marinated artichokes, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Directions Heat a stovetop grill or barbecue over high heat. Spray the bread with olive oil spray and place on the grill. Cook, in batches if necessary, for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden brown and slightly charred. Remove from grill, spray with more oil spray and rub each slice on one side with the cut side of garlic. To make the topping, combine the ricotta with the salt and pepper. Set aside until required. Combine the capsicum, artichoke and parsley in a separate bowl. To serve, spread ricotta mixture over the bruschetta slices and top with capsicum and artichoke mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately. Makes 12.
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Easy Peasy Cheesy Vegan Pizza Simple, and delicious. You can easily modify this basic recipe to create a pizza suited to your own tastes. Ingredients 1 medium-sized pre-made pizza base 1 small onion 2 medium sized mushrooms some roasted capsicum (find it at the deli) handful of button mushrooms a few sun-dried tomatoes Redwood vegan peperoni (optional) Redwood Cheezley Mozzarella Directions Preheat oven to 200째C Place pizza base on a baking tray If your base does not already have tomato paste base, cover with tomato paste, and add some Italian herbs and garlic if desired Chop one small onion into thin rings (sliced in half) and spread out over the base Slice medium sized mushrooms and distribute moderately over the onions Add a few sun-dried tomatoes Cut roasted capsicum into long strips and lay out neatly on the pizza Add some Redwood vegan pepperoni for taste (if desired) Add a few button mushrooms Cut Redwood Cheezly mozzarella into around 5 rectangles and lay on top of the pizza Bake for around 20 mins Variation - Try reducing your quantities and making 'mini' pizzas for an easy and delicious snack.
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Warm Salad of Swiss Brown Mushrooms, Ricotta and Shallots Ingredients 200g ricotta 50ml extra virgin olive oil 3 sprigs thyme Salt and cracked black pepper 4 shallots, peeled and sliced 1 punnet grape (or cherry) tomatoes, halved 250g swiss brown mushrooms, halved 100g mixed baby salad leaves Juice of half lemon Directions Pre-heat oven to 220째C. Place wedges of ricotta on a paper-lined oven tray. Drizzle with half the olive oil and scatter with thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until ricotta is firm and golden. Heat remaining oil in a frypan over medium heat and cook shallots and tomatoes for three to four minutes or until soft, then remove with a slotted spoon. Add mushrooms to pan and cook for three to five minutes. In a large bowl combine shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms, cooking juices and salad leaves. Drizzle with lemon juice and season to taste. Divide warm salad evenly between four serving plates and top with baked ricotta. Serve with crusty bread.
Chickpea salad with broccoli and goat's cheese Ingredients 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 x 440g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp flaked almonds (optional) Salt 1 head broccoli, cut into tiny florets and stalk peeled and cut into small pieces. Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp torn min 1¼ cup marinated goat's cheese Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper EXTRA EQUIPMENT Long-handled brass skimmer or slotted spoon Directions Put chickpeas in a serving bowl. If using the almonds, heat a small amount of the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry almonds until golden. Tip on to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil, then cook broccoli florets and stalks for one minute only. Quickly transfer to a colander with a brass skimmer or slotted spoon to drain, then add to chickpeas. Add lemon zest and juice, mint, goat's cheese and olive oil to chickpeas and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix gently but well. Scatter with fried almonds, if using, and serve.
Farmer's (not) Shepherds Pie
Maple-Pecan Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups dry red wine 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 red capsicum chopped Handful fresh or dried porcini mushrooms (or any mushrooms you like) 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (if canned, drain) 2 cans brown lentils, drained 1 cup boiling water or veggie stock 1 tbsp chopped herbs e.g. thyme, sage, parsley 1 large stalk rosemary Salt and cracked black pepper to season
Ingredients Ener-G Egg Replacer for 2 eggs, prepared (1 tbsp. Ener-G plus 1/4 cup water) 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp pecan extract 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 cup soymilk 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 fatfree or regular pie crust Maple Pecans, optional (recipe below)
Directions Peel, boil and when ready mash potatoes Fry onion and garlic in olive oil until soft Add capsicum and cook a few minutes longer. Add red wine and heat until reduced. Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, mushrooms, lentils and stick of rosemary, cook for a few minutes If moisture is needed add some veggie stock or more red wine Add chopped herbs and salt and pepper to taste, stir and simmer for a few minutes Remove rosemary stalk and place mixture in greased casserole bowl Pile potato mash on top and drizzle with olive oil Bake in hot oven until top begins to brown and form a crust Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve with green vegetables on the side Pour a glass of your favourite red wine to accompany! Variation You can use as little or as much red wine as you like, alternatively you can use only veggie stock. www.whitelightmagazine.com.au
Directions Prepare pie shell. Preheat oven to 180°C. In large bowl or blender, beat egg replacer lightly. Beat in remaining ingredients, except for Maple Pecans, blending well to combine. Pour into pie crust. Put pan onto a baking sheet (in case of drips). Bake for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Maple Pecans 4 ounces pecan halves (about 1 cup) 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 tbsp. sugar Position a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 180°C. Spread the pecans in a roasting pan and bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Pour the maple syrup over the nuts and toss to coat well. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the nuts have absorbed most of the syrup, about 710 minutes. Pour the nuts into a bowl. Toss with a spoon, gradually adding the sugar, until the nuts are coated with the sugar. Cool slightly and break apart any nuts that are sticking together. Pour onto a baking sheet and cool completely before placing on pie.
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Wealth An expensive time of the year for you as the bills and extra outgoings come rolling in. Just as well there is an opportunity to make some extra cash and fast. There could be some very interesting offers being presented so keep a look out for the usual and the unexpected. Love You love many things in life and sometimes your partner is the person that seems to get a little neglected as you explore one of your many exciting opportunities on the horizon. Remember to share every exciting minute with them and make them feel a major part of the life as they truly are. Destiny This has been an exciting year of sudden and unexpected opportunities for Aries and now is no exception. Just when you think your life is smooth and under control something will catch you by surprise and change the course really quickly. Expect the unexpected as the journey of life.
Wealth Personal finances have taken a battering of late, now is the time we can start to catch our breath and slow down a little of the spending. More opportunities to make a little extra money are around you in different ways from normal income. Keep your eyes open for new openings Love Now is the perfect time if you are searching for love the stars are all lined up for that wonderful new opportunity for cupid to fire his bow and arrow in your direction. Romance is everywhere now. Romance and holidays go hand I hand to put the sparkle back into an existing relationship. Destiny You need to be seen at some big events over the coming months this is where the networking opportunities lay for the future. You need to create your own luck now. Take a risk and see where it leads you. The bigger the risk higher the rewards possible.
Wealth You feel as if your wealth has been hidden from you recently. You have just had to tell yourself there has been no extra money to spend on the most important person in your life yourself. Finances are becoming a little more flexible over the coming months as more comes in. Love Your partner has been very demanding of late and you feel as if there has been no time just for you. Sometimes we can allow someone else to have the stage you know. They have felt it was overdue to bring up these tricky issues that have been plaguing your relationship. Destiny You love to take a risk with your ability and where it could take you and now is the perfect time for just doing that. Opportunities are everywhere now for the taking. Lady luck is certainly smiling on you. Life is an adventure and you are enjoying it so much.
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Cancer
Wealth Money is never far from your thoughts as you are always trying to increase that bank balance with more cash for that rainy day. Things have been a little tight as you have had to implement some extra stringent budgeting skills to achieve your desired results. Money starts to increase. Love Because your finances have taken so much of your time of late your love life has taken a back seat. Now is the time to dust of those candles and surprise your love with an inexpensive dinner for two at the best restaurant in town, at home. Look lovingly into each other and create magic. Destiny Allowing destiny to take you on its own journey is very difficult for you as you want to be in the driver’s seat. Now is the time to loosen the grip and allow life to take you on that magical mystery tour as new opportunities are slowly manifesting now, there could be a new job or opportunity.
Wealth Lady luck has been smiling on you recently especially where finances have been concerned. Some will be restless now and deciding whether it is time for a new job or possible study that could lead to a new career. Just follow your hunches they are very strong now. Love Some of you have had your eyes wide opened to the truth about your relationship. The truth can set you free and create an even stronger bond for some. Some will be moving on and ready for a new love interest. You are certainly much stronger and know what you need now more than ever. Destiny Destiny sometimes has more twists and turns in store for us than we want or need. But the surprise results will be very welcome indeed as you move towards some exciting discoveries for the future and in the coming months ahead.
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Virgo Wealth Big opportunities are all around if you are game to take that next step and are not frozen with fear. Money and power could go hand in hand. You need to trust in your well thought out plans as they are coming together now. Life rewards are coming your way and so is the money you so deserve. Love Because your focus is so much on money and the direction your work and opportunities are taking you romance and spending quality time with your partner are not high on the priority list. Make sure you make some time available for wining and dining your love and they will help you with your ventures willingly. Destiny You are not known for taking risks unless they are very well thought out and calculated. Maybe we could just break out of this mould just a little and allow destiny to work her magic for a change. You may be very surprised what the future holds for you with great ease now.
Libra Wealth Golden opportunities for money improvement are on the horizon now. Make sure you put your best foot forward and make yourself known to the important people letting them know what you can do for them. Opportunities for new job or career advancement are very much on the horizon now. Love Stars in your eyes at this time of year for your love interest or partner are very strong. Some special times together really bring this partnership stronger for the future and some long range plans are being made now. Enjoy this very special time in your lives together. Destiny You will make your own opportunities out of nothing. You see a small window of opportunity and make play for it and get what you want. Sometimes the people in the know did not even realise they needed your expertise until it was shown to them. Then they embrace your suggestions big time. Scorpio Wealth Looking towards the next couple of months as you move into times where anything is possible on the financial front. You have been working on some big ideas to increase your money for the future and now it is starting to bear fruit. Keep going the rewards are coming. Love Love has been on your mind a lot and you need to explore new possibilities if you are single and not just thinking about it. For those in commitments this is the time to bring up issues that have been troubling you as communication is good between you and your partner now. Destiny Life is always intriguing and now is no exception; follow your hunches as you never know where they could lead you. You are having some very powerful dreams and these are guiding you towards a very powerful and exciting future. Let yourself sail into a positive future.
Sagittarius Wealth Money and opportunities have been a little tricky. You can see where things are heading but your patience is wearing thin as you wait for things to ramp up. Just go with the flow they are improving and so is your bank balance over the coming months. Love Your relationship has had to manoeuvre some tricky areas of late as the two of you have been so busy and not really enough time for the two of you to spend some quality time together. Make some time and things will get back to the normal happy and loving couple you are. Destiny Life is an adventure that you love to explore every nook and cranny of. You need to remain flexible as many things are not visible as yet. All will be revealed in time. Many new possibilities on the horizon too many to handle, choices will have to be made. Capricorn Wealth Money has been a little tricky over the last couple of months and now is not going to be much better. You have had to overhaul how you manage money. This will bring results for the future better than expected. So the pain has been worth it. Good budgeting is the key to the future. Love With the focus being on your personal finances there has not been a lot of extra cash for entertaining and stepping out with your loved ones. We can find ways to bring sparkle back to the relationship without breaking the bank. Love will blossom again as the finances improve. Destiny New opportunities are everywhere but sometimes it is not the time to act, but just sit back and observe now is just one of those times in your life. You will be planning strategy for the future when the capital becomes available. You will not have long to wait.
Aquarius Wealth Money is never really the major focus for you, even though you enjoy what money can buy. It has to be about the right decisions for you that will bring the financial rewards. There may be some big decision on the horizons, make sure you listen very carefully to all that is being offered before committing. Love Love and romance are right in focus at this present time. For those seeking a new love look for this in unusual and new groups. Step out of your comfort zone to meet new and exciting people. For couples it is time to explore what the world has to offer together take up a new hobby or interest. Destiny It is time to look at what destiny has in her crystal ball for you. There are some major shifts in finances and opportunities coming your way. Not all of them are apparent to you at this present time so be prepared to be surprised and look carefully before you sign any agreement. Pisces Wealth Money and opportunities surround you now. Life is certainly offering you many things to tickle your fancy. Sometimes you need to follow your heart and this will lead to the improvement of money in the coffers. You need to be passionate about what you do and the money will come always. Love The focus of being with your special someone is very appealing at this present time. Wanting to spend some cosy nights on the sofa and watch a good movie is your idea of the perfect romantic night in. Now is the perfect time of the year for this. Romance is blossoming again for you. Destiny Life and destiny does not always reveal her hand all at once and now is no exception. Just follow your instincts they will never let you down. Emotions seem to be very high, so just keep calm and allow the opportunities to unfold and guide toward the future.
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A Mild Winter Ah, winter... at last the cooler months are here. Time to snuggle under a rug or sit by the hearth fire with a good book; or alternately, to bundle up warm and go for a bracing walk. Winter is such a season of contradictions; on one hand it’s the time of hibernation when our more primitive instincts are telling us to curl up in a cosy place and do something quiet, like reading, but on the other hand, in Queensland it’s the one time of year when the temperature is cool enough for us to feel energized and we can go for a walk in the sun or do some gardening without getting sunburned. Sometimes this contradiction can make it hard to know how to approach winter in our pagan practices – do we deck the altar with a snowy cloth and sprigs of holly and visualize snowstorms and icicles, or do we celebrate winter as it is for us; a time of cooler weather, to be sure, but still a time when we can go about our business without hindrance? For me this is a time to compromise; I dress the altar all in white, because, although we don’t have snow, the absence of colour seems to portray the quiet feeling of winter. To me this is a season of going within and contemplating that which can’t be accessed so easily in the busier times of the year and white altar cloths and clear quartz crystals seem appropriate for the necessary stillness of meditation. This is a time to connect with your inner being and bring peace to a mind which can sometimes become overwhelmed by the business of life. From the stillness and peace thus achieved, a renewed vigour and zest for living can spring naturally, without needing to be forced. Speaking for myself, I find that if I nurture my inner self by allowing a slower pace during winter, then toward the end of the season I’ll be ready to attack that overgrown garden, or other project, to prepare it for the new growth of spring. To me this is the essence of paganism; to work with the prevailing energy of the seasons, so be gently with yourself in winter, go with the flow, and by spring you’ll be ready to be reborn with fresh ideas and new enthusiasm. Blessed be, Morganna.
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OakSun Grove - Gold Coast
Circle Coven Long established, eclectic Coven, which has a strong focus on practical work. 0433 317 467 (Sandra) thecirclecoven@hotmail.com
Coven of the WildWood - Brisbane Mother Coven of the WildWood Tradition of Witchcraft. Open to Pagans of all ages who wish to celebrate Nature, the Self and the Mysteries. We offer open circles for the community, training in the Craft and general revelry! E-mail - covenofthewildwood@hotmail.com http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46251777 590&ref=ts
Dragon Spirit Newly established to discuss various topics of information relevant to the many traditions of paganism, witchcraft, environment/ecology and paranormal topics. This is a place to also share rituals, spells, workshops and events. We are also looking into putting on our own Halloween ball/party, psychic fairs etc. Based in SE Qld. Lisa at DragonSpirit-owner@yahoogroups.com
Eagle Hearth Eagle Hearth in Asatru group based in Brisbane. Asatru is a northern tradition working with Viking and Germanic gods and practices. They hold blots (rites) and sumbles (feasts) as a practicing religious group. Also they teach people new to their way and are willing to do talks with other groups about who they are and what they do. eagle_hearth-owner@yahoogroups.com
Earthwyrm Coven This is an eclectic wiccan coven run by consensus, with the aim of providing friendship and support for members while they explore their connection to magic, the elements and Deity. Anna: morganna13@hotmail.com or Chris 0418 787 854
The second coven to branch from the Mother Coven of the WildWood Tradition. Open to Pagans of all ages who wish to celebrate Nature, the Self and the Mysteries. We offer training in the Craft and are open to new members. E-mail - oaksungrove@hotmail.com
Pagan Hearth Inc. Pagan Hearth is a community based association of Pagans who provide workshop teachings, social gatherings and weekend retreats for Pagans in the SE Qld corner. Pagan Hearth also provides a Pagan friendly environment for gatherings, sharing of knowledge and support networks for Pagans and fellow travellers from diverse pathways.Newcomers are welcome at all our seasonal circles and get togethers. Please contact info@paganhearth.org.au for further information or visit our website www.paganhearth.org.au for event information and current articles on what Pagans are doing in Queensland. http://groups ..yahoo.com/group/paganheath/
Regular Meets Pagans in the Pub Brisbane: Fortnightly on Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm Ashala CafĂŠ - 138 Albert St - City. Paul (07) 3848 8367. Gold Coast: 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm. The beer garden of the Wallaby Hotel, Railway Street, Mudgeeraba. Anna:morganna13@hotmail.com or Chris: 0418 787 854. Pagan Coffee Meet Kallangur: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11am- 2pm Inspirations Giftware & Cafe, 1472 Anzac Ave, Kallangur (2 doors up from the Library.) JanCarol w_o_w@bigpond.com 0417 901 259 Gold Coast Witches Brew CafĂŠ Camponile (opp Crazy Clarks), Robina Town Centre. Last Monday of each Month at 10.30am. Anna: morganna13@hotmail.com or Chris: 0418 787 854.
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Th e Ma gic of La ng ua ge J une, Jul y & A ugu st 2 0 14 Presented by Rhondda Doherty
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y intent in all I write is to inspire readers who still search outside of themselves for answers to stand still and listen. What would we be listening for or hearing if we stand still? Not the radio; or the TV; or the internet; or the idle chatter of co-workers, friends or family members; or even the thoughts of the mind; but simply stillness.
seemingly ordinary, random events that happen moment to moment. More importantly the continuous outer noise, plus all we do to keep filling the seemingly empty spaces with even more, does not allow full understanding of the language that allows our outer life to be more enriched. Balance therefore holds the keys to the language of understanding. Understanding is that we are the masters of all we create and so the busyness and noise of outer life cannot know itself as master for it does not stand still long enough to hear the truth.
What is the benefit in standing still and listening when the outside world continuously demands activity, action and daily proof of worthiness,. The answer is simply balance. When we choose to stand still and listen we hear a different language being spoken all around us yet all too often the busyness and noise of outer Winter as we know is a time of rest, regeneration and renewal. It’s essence is to life drowns it out. know deep within when we have all we need In the drowning we miss the significance of from the outer doings of life in order to go
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inward, to be still and to commune with the understanding of all we have experienced. What happens, in this time of hibernation, If we do not hear the call to be still or deem what we have as not being enough to sustain us for an extended period? Then the true knowledge hidden within all we create cannot deeply penetrate our outer defences. Therefore all we need to know in order to create ourselves differently once Spring arrives stays in the mind as an idea, or a concept or something others do, or added to the to do list. To ignore the call of Winters hibernation keeps the imbalance between inner and outer life continuing in much the same way as it has
always done. The outer does not fully understand itself and its continuous relationship with everything and everyone else. Therefore to explore Spiritual practices as something to be dabbled in and not embodied as a daily practice serves no one. This Winter Season do yourself a huge favour by beginning to understand more deeply what all the texts and information has been trying to wake us up to for centuries. None of it is new, therefore we are the ones who must awaken it fully within ourselves and inspire others to do the same. Only then will life as we know it change and real sustainable balance return! Happy Hibernation!
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Book, Card My First Tarot Deck by Eleanor Hammond Eleanor Hammond presents an interesting new way of working with the Tarot. In this deck she has divided the standard 78 card deck into eight sections, each sections to be seen as a specific part of the overall reading. The client draws eight cards and lays them out in four rows of two cards each (this layout forms the mat). The eight cards are read as representing different things – Who you are, The Recent Past, etc depending on where each card fits in the layout. The messages are very clear and give an interesting and informative and very accurate reading of what is happening right now for the client. Connect with her at www.facebook.com /EleanorEnergyHammond www.eleanorhammond.com.au RRP: $29.95
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When the Student is Ready… by Evania From Evania we have a unique offering – a self-help book that reads like a thriller. This is a real page turner – I found myself always going on to just one more chapter to see what happens next. She presents an interesting cast of characters starting with Shanti the counseling meditation teacher and introducing various of her clients. As their different life problems arise we move with them through healing and learning ‘coincidences’ of daily life. There are five guided meditations in the book presented at the meditation classes in response to what is needed most at the time. These are available on CD from the author. All around a very good book and well worth a place in our personal libraries. For more information or to order contact the author, evania77@hotmail.com RRP: $14.99
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Journey of Love – Oracle Cards by Alana Fairchild From the collaboration of Alana Fairchild and her mystical messages, the amazing art of Rassouli and the evocative poetry of Richard Cohn has come a very unusual set of oracle cards. They speak to the inner self and ask that we look deeper than whatever the immediate problem is and find the reason that the supposed problem is in our life at this time. A new approach to Oracle Card use that is both provocative and gentle in that it asks us to trust in the Divine and be willingto go with change. From Blue Angel Publishing. For additional information or to order please go to www.blueangelonline.com RRP: $34.95
& CD Reviews Crystal Reading Cards The Healing Oracle by Rachelle Charman Rachelle Charman has created an elegant set of oracle cards which can be used in more than one way to get both answers and healing. By tapping into the energy of the crystal on the card healing can be achieved or the message of the crystals can be read to find solutions. Each crystal’s basic energy is listed in one or two words, the related chakra is given, the crystals medicine and meaning are discussed and there is finally an oracle reading - the ‘message from the crystal deva.’ All in all a very comprehensive and informative reading from each beautiful card. Rockpool Publishing; www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au RRP: $22.95
The Universal Book of Life by Julie McKenzie This comprehensive book from well known psychic medium Julie McKenzie is truly ‘an encyclopedia of spirituality and beyond’ as her sub-title states. Covering over 200 topics in seven sections and 24 chapters, she moves through past, present, and future to Soul Survival, bringing in ancient wisdom and modern ideas. A different look at thje spiritual side of life from an interesting and very talented woman. www.purerflections.com.au. RRP: $32.99
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Earth Power Oracle Cards By Stacey Demarco An unusual and very beautiful oracle deck from Stacey Demarco featuring power spots of the world. The sites span the earth from Hawaii’s volcanos to Glastonbury Tor, with Uluru, the Ganges, Japan, Tibet, Egypt, and many other sacred places represented. Understanding that not everyone will get to these special places to feel their energy first hand Stacey instruct us in how to connect with their energies at a distance to find answers and solutions.. A first hand lesson in the world wide flow of energy that connects everything as demonstrated by modern physics. This will be one of my most consulted decks, Thank you, Stacey. Blue Angel Publishing – www.blueangelonline.com. RRP: $34.95
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