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and I Say to Myself... It’s A Wonderful World!
Alive and well on planet earth...these
words have a ‘ring’ to them, don’t they?
For some they activate a stirring within
the heart, a gentle nudging that speaks of
the perfection of the NOW. For others, it
presents the concept of the impossible, and
another few remain standing on alert knowing
it marks a time to start fresh again.
Amazingly enough, this year has sped
by faster than the old beloved LoonyToon
‘roadrunner’. What becomes outrageously
signifi cant in these last 4 months of the year
is the urgency to accomplish something.
2008 numerologically is a 1 year
(2+0+0+8=10=1) which marks a great time
for fresh starts. The 1 year is a perfect time
to DECIDE to be content with life around
you and focus on life within you. We believe
‘the powers that be’ had that in mind when
they gave us an open ticket to planet earth
in the fi rst place. Our challenge is not to get
caught up in the chaos and the clutter, but
rather to rise above it and assist others to
do the same. A challenge to realize we have
the ability to create heaven on earth and
it starts with the expansion of love in our
hearts. We believe that with a little effort,
we can manage this planet day by day and
fi ll it up with enough light for everyone. We
each have inate capacity for self direction
so let this be the year that the captain of
your soul takes the helm once again.
It can begin by getting up in the morning,
happy to be alive. ‘Happy’ as we
call it, is a state of Being and comes by
choice. Some will defi nitely disagree and
challenge it belongs only to the wealthy
and the strong, and I would beg to differ.
For the people I know, the most content
appear to be the ones that walked the
‘rocky roads’ who were forced to, as
my grandmother would say, ‘make the
best of it’.
Every day, think as you wake-up
Today I am fortunate to have woken up,
I am alive; I have a precious human
life,
I am not going to waste it.
H.H. the XIV Dalai Lama
This issue we invite you to ‘make the
most of it’ with us, to start fresh every
morning when you wake up. ...to do your
best to apppreciate the beauty and the
gifts around you.
We have within our pages, words and
pictures and things to do that will assist
you to decide that today is a good day to
to begin the rest of your life. They say that
a 1 year has the ability to set the tone for
the other 8 that follow...so let’s rise up,
and search out the good...and positively
stick together as ONE.
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I Love You... I know you can do it...
I have recently had the honour of
standing beside someone I love
very dearly as they begin to make
a transition into opening new doors
in their life. The journey to this point has had many ups
and downs as every transition can have.
I’ve learned that my responsibility in being of ‘service’
to those I love, is to hold them to make self-supportive
decisions, to trust they have the tools to begin the
journey and to encourage their choices in empowering
and positive ways.
Holding others able to do their life is one of the
greatest gifts we can offer to those we love. It is often
easy for caregivers to “think” they know the best solution
and sometimes they can stand in the way of the
other person’s growth.
As a caregiver, it is very easy to get caught up in the
other person’s story and empower them to stay stuck – it
is done unknowingly in one’s desire to help. Sometimes
the best help is "tough love" – standing a few feet away
from the child learning to walk, empowers the child to
take the baby steps needed to reach their goal. Making
the child reach out for your hand may seem harsh and
yet – tough love gives them permission to believe in
themselves and they begin to take those first steps.
Learning to be of service to those we care for is a
great gift. The difference between helping and being
of service is important to understand. Helping without
being requested by the other person, disempowers them
and drains the helper’s energy. Being of service to the
other person – provides the space for them to ask for
what they want and for you to support them in a loving
and accepting way.
Today I ask:
"How can I support you?"
Love you and stand beside you
in love and acceptance…
Know you can do it…
Love you, I really love you…
And so it is…
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The SPIRIT of Sound
As the wind blows by
with messages of love
May your song come alive.
As the birds sing softly
with messages of great joy
May your song begin to flow.
As the mountains soar
with messages of sweet gratitude
May your song find its home.
As the sound within your heart
fills every essence of breath
May you overflow with song.
Isaiaha
for a musical ’Rainbow’ treat in our ‘Wonderful World’ go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLuL2M3xvM&
feature=related
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Constructive Living - Joyful Wrecks
Refl ections on Living With Illness...
How can one be
a "JOYful Wreck?"
After the winter shock of a cancer diagnosis, I soon discovered
that I was now co-existing in my daily life with
anxiety, fear, what if’s, and all manner of unknowns that
come to pass when you are facing a serious illness.
As I went through examinations and tests of all kinds,
keeping track of one appointment after the other, waiting
for results that seemed interminable even if it was
only a day, attending pre-surgery workshops, having the
surgery and hoping that with surgery all would be well,
I generally felt beat up. In fact, there were many times I
felt like a wreck.
On the other hand, I was and am full of gratitude. A
sense of how fortunate I am to have had my cancer found,
by chance, in time to do something about it. How lucky
I was to have had such an amazing GP who took skilful
care on my fi rst visit to him.
And then to have been moved through the system so
effi ciently, competently and tenderly, I might add, with
amazing people like my surgeon and his clinical assistant
Ann, who kindly kept me in the loop at every turn with
the good, the bad and the ugly.
And the wellspring of support that came my way from
colleagues, friends, family and people whom I barely knew.
I have been continually overwhelmed by the kindness and
generosity of others. It is beyond words! So when people
began asking me how I was doing, I would say, "on the
worst days I am a joyful wreck."
Soon, however, I began noticing that I was meeting
many "joyful wrecks." People living with chronic and lifethreatening
conditions, who were living fully, spreading
joy, and contributing to the lives of others. These folks
aren’t expecting to be cured. There is no cure for many
at this time. But they are living every moment they have
as well as possible. And they want to change how they
are viewed. They don’t necessarily think of the model
of recovery as the only answer, but that there are other
answers about how to live within their continuing illness.
"Suffering and loss are not incompatible with life," are
the words of Arthur Frank.
In fact, Dr. Art Frank writes "the ill and impaired may,
in the sense of fulfi lling life, be far more free than healthy
people. The healthy require health as an
affi rmation that their will is still effective
and they must continually prove this effectiveness.
The ill accept their vulnerability
as an affirmation that the world is perfect
without any exercise of their will, and this
acceptance is their freedom. We are free
only when we no longer require health,
however much we may prefer it."
Being a joyful wreck, at least how I see
it, is appreciating all of the outstanding, loving
and truly unexpected support that has
come my way along with cancer. It is not
forgetting to notice the ordinary everyday
beautiful moments while still co-existing
with the fears, uncertainty and real challenges
that accompany serious illness. I
now relish a perfect cup of coffee, on those
days that coffee tastes like coffee again. I
am even more aware of the way the light
streams in the window at breakfast and I
take delight in seeing the jack rabbit loping
across the lawn and, yikes, there is a little
baby rabbit too. I am fully aware of the extra
information I get from Camellia, my oncology
nurse, that helps to minimize the side
effects of chemotherapy. And the postman.
Did I mention my mail box? It is always
full. I who love mail get mail every single
day from friends and acquaintances far and
near and I treasure every word they write.
It gives me inspiration and courage.
I also notice and admire the courage and
joie de vivre in those wonderful people I
meet that have far more on their plate than
I do. They inspire me. I see the vulnerability
of everyday lives and life, my own and
others, and like all joyful wrecks, we still
put one foot in front of the other and say
YES to it all.
Most of us know the ancient Chinese
story of a farmer who used an old horse to
till his fi elds. One day, the horse escaped into
the hills and when the farmer’s neighbours
sympathized with the old man over his bad
luck, the farmer replied, "Bad luck? Good
luck? Who knows?" A week later, the horse
returned with a herd of horses from the hills
and this time the neighbours congratulated
the farmer on his good luck. His reply was,
"Good luck? Bad luck? Who knows?"
Then, when the farmer’s son was attempting
to tame one of the wild horses, he fell off its
back and broke his leg. Everyone thought
this very bad luck. Not the farmer, whose
only reaction was, “Bad luck? Good luck?
Who knows?” Some weeks later, the army
marched into the village and conscripted
every able-bodied youth they found there.
When they saw the farmer’s son with his
broken leg, they let him off. Now was that
good luck or bad luck? ... Who knows?
This old Chinese story contains a kernel
of truth. We don’t know where or how
our luck will change or even if it is bad
or good luck over the long term. But one
thing I know for sure is that I have had
an inordinate amount of good luck along
with my cancer, and the good luck I have
received will be with me forever. In fact
my appreciation for so many things I took
for granted has become a new motivator
in my life.
I would also like to thank all of you
who donated so generously to ‘the editors
head shave.’ You raised over $2500.00 for
the Pelaton Ride and your kindness will
truly enhance the lives of cancer patients
at Wellspring. Please also read the tribute
to the editor and friends, on my blog from
August 18th. http://joyfulwrecks.typepad.
com/joyful_wrecks_refl ections/2008/08/
this-one-is-for.html
Trudy Boyle wrote the poem ‘Apology To
My Hair,’ on April 15th, the day her head
was shaved. Losing her hair, eyebrows and
eyelashes is one of the side effects of her
particular chemotherapy. She is currently
on medical leave from Wellspring Calgary, a
cancer resource centre. You are welcome to view
her blog at www.joyfulwrecks.typepad.com.
Apology To My Hair
I was never satisfi ed with you
too fi ne
too straight
too unruly
the way you parted yourself
too close to the middle
the way you stuck out
at the back and sides
always slightly dishevelled.
I would have preferred
thick
curly
manageable hair
the kind you see
in the glossy magazines.
Now that you’re gone
I see I took you for granted
never appreciated
your fi ne qualities
the many ways you served me
how you
warmed my scalp
protected my head
softened my face
fl attered my person
reassured me
by your daily presence.
I blamed you
for bad hair days
and took credit
for good ones.
When you return
there will be
no more complaints
no more criticism
of what you lack
any colour will do
texture too.
You will see
how I have learned
to appreciate
YOU.
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The Fringe Benefits of Failure
J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series,
delivers her Commencement Address, at the Annual Meeting of
the Harvard Alumni Association. We share a part of that with you
now.*....notes a cut. The entire speach is available at: http://harvardmagazine.
com/go/jkrowling.html
The first thing I would like to say is ‘thank you.’
Not only has Harvard given me an extraordinary
honour, but the weeks of fear and nausea
I’ve experienced at the thought of giving this
commencement address have made me lose
weight. *.... What I feared most for myself
at your age was not poverty, but failure.
Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves
what constitutes failure, but the world
is quite eager to give you a set of criteria if
you let it. So I think it fair to say that by any conventional
measure, a mere seven years after my graduation day, I had
failed on an epic scale. An exceptionally short-lived marriage
had imploded, and I was jobless, a lone parent, and
as poor as it is possible to be in modern Britain, without
being homeless. The fears my parents had had for me, and
that I had had for myself, had both come to pass, and by
every usual standard, I was the biggest failure I knew.
Now, I am not going to stand here and tell you that
failure is fun. That period of my life was a dark one, and I
had no idea that there was going to be what the press has
since represented as a kind of fairy tale resolution. I had no
idea how far the tunnel extended, and for a long time, any
light at the end of it was a hope rather than a reality.
So why do I talk about the benefits of failure? Simply
because failure meant a stripping away of the inessential. I
stopped pretending to myself that I was anything other than
what I was, and began to direct all my energy into finishing
the only work that mattered to me. Had I really succeeded at
anything else, I might never have found the determination
to succeed in the one arena I believed I truly
belonged. I was set free, because my greatest
fear had already been realised, and I was still
alive, and I still had a daughter whom I adored,
and I had an old typewriter and a big idea. And
so rock bottom became the solid foundation on
which I rebuilt my life.
You might never fail on the scale I did, but
some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible
to live without failing at something, unless
you live so cautiously that you might as well
not have lived at all - in which case, you fail
by default.
Failure gave me an inner security that I had
never attained by passing examinations. Failure
taught me things about myself that I could have
learned no other way. I discovered that I had
a strong will, and more discipline than I had
suspected; I also found out that I had friends
whose value was truly above rubies.
The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger
from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in
your ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself,
or the strength of your relationships, until both have been
tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift, for all
that it is painfully won, and it has been worth more to me
than any qualifi cation I ever earned.
Given a time machine or a Time Turner, I would tell my
21-year-old self that personal happiness lies in knowing
that life is not a check-list of acquisition or achievement.
Your qualifi cations, your CV, are not your life, though you
will meet many people of my age and older who confuse
the two. Life is diffi cult, and complicated, and beyond
anyone’s total control, and the humility to know that will
enable you to survive its vicissitudes*. (*fluctuation of
state or condition.)
*....I wish you all very good lives. Thank you very
much. Copyright of JK Rowling, June 2008
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Radiant Heat for Radiant Being
Far Infrared Heat has become more and more popular
over the years and thus raises questions in the minds of
more people. “What is it?” you ask. Simply put Infrared
Heat is another term for Radiant Heat and it is a form of
energy that heats the object directly without heating the
air in between.
Far-infrared rays are the safest and most benefi cial electromagnetic
energy available for the human body. These
rays have the amazing ability to penetrate through the skin
and directly affect all metabolic functions while promoting
cellular waste removal.
Some of the benefi ts of Infrared treatments include:
1. Promotes circulation & cardiovascular function
2. Improves immune system function
3. Relieves muscle and soft tissue pains
4. Helps control weight & cellulite reduction
5. Relieves arthritic pain and stiffness
6. Eases fibromyalgia, polymyalgia and diabetes
7. Reduces stress and fatigue
8. Improves skin health and appearance
9. Detoxifies the body
10. Promotes soft and healthy skin
To assist you in understanding some of the options in the
Infrared arena, here is a brief description of a few of the
tools available.
Far-Infrared Sauna & Colour Light Therapy: You can
breathe easier in the Solarus® Infrared Sauna, with the
Zirconium Ceramic heater™ and cross-fl ow ventilation,
it provides twice the sweat at half the temperature of conventional
saunas. In this cedar panel sauna, you have the
added bonus of Colour Light Therapy which is adjustable
to your individual preference and needs. Sessions are 45-
60 minutes in duration.
Amethyst Crystal Bio-Mat: By combining stateof-
the-art Far-Infrared & Negative Ion Technology, and
further enhancing it with Amethyst crystals, the Bio-Mat
energizes the body for optimal health. While resting on the
Bio-Mat, you will also enjoy the Amethyst and Tourmaline
Pillow which will keep your head cool, while your body
temperature increases, and the healing properties of the
Radiant Heat for Radiant Heat for Radiant Beings
Amethyst crystals work on calming and relaxing your mind.
A Bio-Mat session is approximately 45 minutes long.
Infrared Massage Capsule with Jade Rollers: The
‘Jade Roller’ combines massage, acupressure, and sauna all
in one! In this 180-degree ergonomically designed capsule
your whole body will be surrounded by far-infrared rays
that stimulate oriental acupressure points, while jade rollers
move slowly up and down massaging the neck, back and
leg meridians. It stimulates the lymphatic system, washing
away aches & pains and improving blood circulation.
Sessions are 33 minutes long.
With all of these beautiful modalities, it is important
to drink plenty of water during and after sessions. Water
will facilitate the cleansing process and assist you to fully
reclaim your natural radiant self.
Debbie Shkuratoff the Owner/Practitioner Reiki Wellness
and The Zen Room is dedicated to educating and facilitating
the healing journey with you. Give her a call at 250-743-
8122 or visit
www.reikiwellness.ca
Choosing Awareness - The Freedom to Rediscover Spirit
Choosing Awareness is the beginning of
the amazing journey of recovering our
Spirit and bringing forth our True Self.
Replenishing our Spirit, awakening to our hearts
desires, and loving this very moment leads us to
Divine Source; the source that each of us embodies,
the wisdom of Spirit!
If someone were to ask me “what is the one thing
you know in your heart?” I would answer “That connection
to Spirit is all that really matters.” I would
answer in this way because I believe that it is through
our connection to Spirit that we truly honour the gift
of life and experience true freedom. When I live my
life in connection with Spirit, I make choices that are
only good for me and those choices are also good for
the whole. I do what I want to do, in the moment and
in accordance with Spirit, and this is always good.
Many of us know this. We have read the books,
heard the tapes, attended the workshops. Yet even
after experiencing the freedom that comes from this
connection we - well - disconnect, often for long
periods of time. We do not do those things that elevate
our Spirit, that bring us to expansiveness. We fi nd
reasons not to dance, not to connect with others, not
to watch a sunrise, not to listen to music, and not to
sing (even badly). The reasons why we disconnect are
many: we are raised to believe that doing whatever we
want to do is selfi sh, that putting the needs of others
before our own is somehow honourable; that to be a
good mother-sister-father-son we need to carry the
burdens of others even though we are crawling on our
knees. And all too often we convince ourselves that
we are demonstrating love to those whose desires we
put before our own.
I know there have been times in my life when I
believed this, fervently, so much so that I lost the
pathway to my Spirit. The love I shared was not a love
based on truth, based on freedom; because the people I
was in relationship with did not connect with me. How
could they connect with me when I was not living from
a place of connection with me - with Spirit? I denied
myself and others a full and truly loving connection.
It is only when I lay down the burdens of others that
I clear the pathway to Spirit. The more burdens I lay
down, the more I know and act on the desires of my
own heart, the more I live in a state of freedom. In this
state of freedom I can truly love and connect and give
to others. In this way Spirit will always guide me to
honour myself and by doing so, honour others.
Before the year is over...how will you honour yourself?
Dancing in the rain? Tending quietly to your own
garden? Perhaps you’ll bravely belt out a song...as if
EVERYONE was listening to your true voice! However
you choose to take the fi rst courageous step of rediscovering
your Spirit (that core self that is not armoured
but is pure energy; open and unafraid), the added gift
you receive on your new pathway is experiencing the
reality that your own human Spirit is now able to heal
and regenerate Itself.
Connect, or rather Re-connect with Spirit and you
will discover that the love you have to give, when given
from a place of freedom, is enough. Joyfully Enough!
Deborah Hollins BSW, RP-CRA Healer, Reiki Master, Intuitive
Guide from Divine Source Healing Services specializes
in providing health services to those who are Depressed;
Diagnosed with Terminal Illness; and seeking to discover
their Spiritual Selves. www.divinesource.ca ad pg 9
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Trusting your Intuition - Trusting your Self
I recently facilitated a sound healing
workshop in which women
were encouraged to tone, sing
and celebrate their voices. I
am always struck by how difficult
this can be since many of
us have been told that we can’t sing
or we don’t have a “good enough” singing voice,
so, because these messages came from people we believed
knew better than us, we complied and silenced
our voices. Many of the women in the workshop had
received such messages and found it extremely diffi cult
to accept and believe that their voices were absolutely
perfect, and that they were being encouraged to express
themselves through sound. I was asking these women
to trust themselves, their inner wisdom.
Easier said than done, to trust your own intuition
and guidance, isn’t it? The truth is that many of us are
receiving guidance, messages, directions and impressions
that this is exactly what we are to be doing in
these fast-changing times. We are to trust our own
inner wisdom, our God-Self, our intuition…our own
internal guidance systems.
Many of us have been raised to respect and accept
without hesitation the expertise of others, be
it a parent, a doctor, a teacher, a priest or perhaps a
well-meaning friend. The roots of this unconditional
acceptance can be traced back to our conditioning by
society as children, and even further back to the creation
of organized society itself, which was based on
the principals of power and control. Everyday people
were told that they could not possibly understand the
complexities of politics, religion, law, medicine, science,
etc. so they must, therefore, place their trust in
others to represent their best interests.
I am quite sure the average person truly believed
he or she didn’t really have any say in matters of state
or religion, and, until very recent times, I daresay doctors,
lawyers, judges, ministers and the like have been
placed on lofty pedestals, far above we mere mortals.
But as the song said some 30-something years ago,
“..the times they are a-changin’…”.
Indeed, times are accelerating!
This is the time of awakening, on every level
imaginable. Now is the time for each of us to accept
responsibility for our own thoughts and actions. Now,
in this very moment, is when we acknowledge our
Selves as beautiful, powerful divine creations. Giving
our power to others no longer fi ts with this enlightened
awareness of Self. So how does one go about reclaiming
one’s own power, which has been given to others
throughout our lifetime?
I believe it starts with each of us truly loving ourselves,
a concept which each of us has likely heard
many, many times before. What is your definition of
Love? What does self-love mean to you? What does
that really feel like for you? What messages of Love
do you send your Self every day, every moment? Can
you look deep into the mirror and send unconditional
love and gratitude to your own refl ection? And how
do you connect with your God-self? For many, the
sense of connection comes when we are still, silent,
and open to receive. When we accept the fact that we
are each divine creations and connected to the All -
the Creator, Mother/Father God, with the next breath
comes the recognition that we each carry that divinity
and God-self within and can access that wisdom
whenever we choose. No longer is it necessary to seek
advice from outside sources – we hold our answers,
our truths, within us.
This is not to say that counselors, healers, lightworkers,
etc. no longer have any role to play. It is because we
may believe in our own limitations that we may need
help to re-connect with our higher selves; those in the
helping profession can refl ect back to us our own light
until we are truly able to believe in our Selves.
Information or impressions may come to you in your
Dreamtime, or you may notice that certain numbers
keep showing up, or certain animals or insects are
making their presence known to you. I would suggest
that all these clues may be inviting you to seek further
information by turning inward and tuning in! Who better
knows what is true for you than your Self? You will
know and feel your truth through your whole being.
Now is the time to Believe, Beloveds! Now is the time
to remember and celebrate all that you are! What an
exciting time we live in….Indeed! Namaste
Mikeoula is a Sacred Sound Healer and Musician
serving Vancouver Island. She can be reached 250-
890-3360. see ad pg 3
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Spiritual Tourism - Finding Inner Peace
Spirituality is defi ned by the Mirriam
Webster dictionary as “of
or relating to sacred matters”
or “related or joined in spirit”. Still,
this can mean different things for each
of us. For most people spirituality
involves a “path”. For some simply
traveling life’s path is spirituality.
The traveling part is our experience,
and there we discover a connection to
something bigger than each of us.
Spiritual Tourism is based on
the idea that we travel to a place to
discover this connection. For many,
Spiritual Tourism is a pilgrimage, a
long, strenuous journey to a far off
land. Destinations like Jerusalem,
Mecca or India come to mind. Unfortunately,
the second thought that
follows usually is, “I can’t just drop
everything and go to India!” Good
news, Spiritual Vacations exists much
closer to home. We have Educational
Retreat Centers on Cortes Island, Yoga
Ashrams in the Kootenays, or a Resort
where stillness speaks in Oyster
Bay; the options are there for you to
experience.
A survey conducted by the Travel
Industry Association found that
25% of us are interested in taking a
Spiritual Vacation. It is actually the
fastest growing sector of the tourism
industry and for good reason; after
the beach holidays, the ski holidays,
and the spa holidays, there is still
a void for many. We are missing
“something”, there is a longing, an
incompleteness. This something can
only be found within oneself. These
Spiritual Destinations are designed to
support your spiritual growth and assist
with your inward journey.
Lucas Stiefvater, the visionary
behind the new Ocean Resort ‘where
stillness speaks’ in Oyster Bay, says,
“the void cannot be fi lled by outward
experiences. Your inner peace, your
stillness, comes from within.”
“Spiritual Tourism will be very
important for people now and in the
future because it provides people the
opportunity, the environment and
the tools to discover the connection
to the source of all things,” insists
Lucas. “At Ocean, stillness is the focal
point. Everything we’ve created and
will provide stems from stillness. I
too was searching for that ‘something’
and am blessed to have connected with
what I was missing. To be still is to
be at peace and totally content with
the moment. All of a sudden, you’re
no longer missing something; you’re
complete, you’re whole. That experience
is lasting transformation. That is
the experience we offer our guests.”
Ocean Resort is just one example
of the many local destinations that promote
spiritual growth and fall into the
Spiritual Tourism category. Filling the
void and connecting to spiritual self,
has never been made so available and
so supported. The next time you are
choosing your trip or weekend get-away
ask yourself “do I want to have
an outward or an inward experience”.
While a great tan is nice, inner-peace
may be more meaningful and have a
longer lasting impact.
Guests of Ocean Resort will experience
a relaxed and supportive environment
where they can choose their own path
to inner peace. A number of retreat
packages have been created to support
guests in finding “stillness”.These
include: The Stillness Experience, One
on One Coaching Retreats, and The
Silent Retreat. For more information visit
www.oceanresort.ca see ad pg 12
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Electric Transportation - A Light Concious Way To Travel...
There is a new mode of transportation
that has hit the streets that doesn’t
require gas, a license or insurance.
Electric Bikes have been around
in China and in Europe for years. It is
now becoming a sought after alternative
in Canada as gas prices soar and
environmental consciousness rises.
For just a few pennies a day you can
drive your electric bike around
town then come home and plug
it in. Electric bikes are great
for shopping, doing deliveries,
going to appointments,
going to the beach and visiting
friends. In fact it is a perfect vehicle
for communiting back and forth
to school and work.
Electric Bikes were designed
for inner city travel
and does not replace the
bus or your car for long distance
excursions. Travel distance varies
between 50-100km on a single charge
depending on weight, speed, and hills.
With a charge up time of 6-8 hours
electric bikes are becoming an economical
alternative for travel within
your city.
Here are some product specifi -
cations that are available in most
models.
- Motor: 500W / 48V
- Max Speed: 35 km/hr
- Avg Distance: 50-100km
- Max Weight: 300 lbs
- Cost per Charge: 10 cents/day
In BC, the motor wattage is very
important as it refers to the bikes
ability to travel up hills unassisted. A
bike with a 350W motor would mean
that you would have to pedal up every
hill where a bike with a 500W motor
would mean you would rarely have
to pedal up hills.
Electric Bikes are becoming more
common on the streets and you see
them driven on the sides of the
roads and on bike trails, same
as with peddle bikes. With many
models to choose from here are
some common features.
Lights: All bikes
are equipped with lights,
front and rear turning
signals, rear brake lights and
some even have high beams.
Horn: Loud, electric horns.
Storage: This varies with different
models however most bikes have
storage in the seat and an extra storage
compartment at the back.
Turbo: This feature has three
purposes: speed, power, and distance.
When turbo is off your maximum
speed is around 22 km/hr allowing you
to draw more power from the battery
to get up larger hills. Going slower
also improves the distance you can
travel on your electric bike.
Cruise Control: On straight paths
this feature is a great perk.
Security: Handle bar locks.
Imagine a bike that is so quiet you
can hear birds fl ying by, a vehicle that
leaves no environmental footprint and
a transportation method that brings
you to the forefront of technology.
Electric Transportation – fun, reliable
and economical!
Melissa is an electric bike enthusiast,
always on alert for assisting Mother
Earth to BE healthy. Call 250-802-8898
or www.NanaimoElectricBikes.com
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Mother Nature - A Brilliant Master Gardener
The wonderful, long warm days
of summer are beginning to wane. Our watering chores begin
to decline as days shorten and the nights and days begin
to cool. This annual turn of events signals the beginning
of the most important time of year for gardeners. We plant
and weed, water and feed our gardens, but truly our most
important task is to preserve, protect, and build our soil.
Mother Nature is a brilliant Master Gardener. As winter
approaches, she has devised an ingenious method for preserving
the nutrients in the soil and protecting the billions
of microorganisms that live there. During the shortening
days of autumn she has planned for leaves to drop from
deciduous trees and shrubs to cover and protect the soil. A
thick coating of leaves provides insulation and protection for
benefi cial soil creatures, prevents soil compaction, and also
slowly releases nutrients as the leaves break down. Leaves
insulate the roots of plants against extreme temperature
fluctuations, and help to protect against repeated freezing
and thawing of roots. It is a system that has worked for
millennium, and is responsible for the tremendous growth
of trees and shrubs that blanket much of the earth without
ever being watered or fertilized by anyone but nature itself.
By leaving these leaves where they fall instead of raking
leaves in the name of neatness we are creating an ecosystem
that is nutrient rich and full of biological diversity.
Nitrogen is an extremely soluble nutrient, and is easily
washed away by our many inches of rain. Consequently our
soils here in coastal British Columbia tend to be nitrogen
defi cient. Nature’s system for preserving nitrogen in soils
over the winter is quite simple and beautiful. Leaves that fall
and begin to decompose actually tie up nitrogen reserves
in the soil as the decomposing bacteria use the nitrogen
for food energy. Over the winter the leaves may freeze and
thaw, and as more and more bacteria and fungi invade the
leaves they begin to decompose. Once they have reached
the fi nal stages of decomposition, an event that generally
coincides with the warming of the soils and the beginning
of the gardening year, the bacteria and fungi move towards
alternate food sources, and the nitrogen from the leaves is
slowly released back into the soil.
Any organic mulch will help protect and improve your
garden. Small chipped branches from deciduous trees are
very benefi cial, and may also result in an increase of pH,
(important on the coast where our soils are most often overly
acidic), an increase of microbial action, and a decrease of soil
borne pests. Do not confuse ‘small chipped wood branch
material’ with straight bark mulch. Bark contains very
little nitrogen. Soil organisms must actually rob the soil of
nitrogen for the energy needed to help decompose the bark
mulch, and decomposition of bark is a very lengthy process.
Bark also contains toxins that help protect it against insects
and diseases, and these toxins can inhibit many types of
benefi cial bacteria. Only in specialized ecosystems like
virgin old growth forest can plants effectively utilize bark
mulch, and even then in limited and balanced quantities,
along with rotting wood. Straw can be used as a mulch as
well, but avoid hay, as it often contains numerous weed
seeds. Take caution that the straw you use has not been
treated with herbicide, as is often the case.
Remember that our main job as gardeners is to preserve,
protect and feed our soil organisms so that they can
do their job, which is to feed our plants. If we take care
of the soil it will provide nutrients, protect soil water reserves,
and maintain the web of soil life that is so crucial
to every creature’s existence on this planet. Your planet
will thank you.
Connie Kuramoto will be offering an Organic Master Gardener
Program this fall in Parksville that will teach more about
nurturing your soil and more. Call 250-618-8805 for details.
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REVIEWS
Ahhh...Gift Giving with a Bow...music or a
good book is a precious treat anytime of year, but
especially at this season! Here is a wealth of suggestions,
sure to please everyone on your list.
Winds of Devotion - Carlos Nakai & Nawang
Khechog This beautiful CD combines 2 rich traditions
of Native American and Tibetan fl ute that is
so peaceful and tranquil that everything else fades
away as you become further immersed in its music.
These two very talented masters have come together
to create a cross-cultural prayer for compassion,
wisdom, healing and universal love. Both artists
are longtime spiritual practitioners who transport
listeners into a soothing and rejuvenating realm of
spirit. ISBN 1-59179-791-791-8
Into Silence - Deva Premal If soothing, meditative
chants and mantras are your thing, this is one
CD you will defi nitely want to have among your
collection. This is her 14th album that helps you
“awaken the longing in your heart amidst the blessed
space of silence.” She is a classically trained singer
and musician known for her serene, sacred chants.
This CD is a true delight and one we love to listen
to over and over. UPC 600835-125826
Celtic Pilgrimage - Aine Minogue This CD was
inspired by Aine’s pilgrimage to the sacred lands
of the Celts in Ireland. Combined with harp, cello,
fl ute, percussion and her hauntingly beautiful voice,
she uses rich lyrical poetry and instrumental music
to transport listeners to these cherished places,
to remind us of the sacred journey, and offer a
soothing immersion in their healing energy. ISBN
1-59179-803-5
Water - Full Spectrum Sound Healing - Alex
Theory Science has shown that sound frequencies
in nature can literally feed the brain and stimulate
elevated levels of consciousness. Water is the fi rst
album to channel the resonant vibrations of life’s
most essential element, using specially designed
‘water chimes’ to produce soothing melodies rich
in therapeutic benefi ts. Water engages mind, body
and soul with these natural frequencies, promoting
cellular health. This vibrant CD is rewarding both
musically and for its profound restorative properties.
ISBN 1-59179-801-9
The Announcement of Christmas - Choir of
Benedictine Nuns The nuns of Regina Laudis Abbey
bring listeners a rare opportunity to experience
the ‘original’ Christmas music of monastic tradition.
It was sung as an act to prayer with voices raised
to God in worship, rather than as a performance.
This CD provides listeners with an unforgettable
experience that truly is a musical masterpiece.
ISBN 1-59179-629-6
Om Guitar - Acoustic Meditation Music -
Stevin McNamara Om Guitar is a seamless fabric
of Eastern and Western meditative sensibilities to
soothe and rejuvenate listeners. It incorporates
acoustic guitar, sitar, dilruba, tamboura and gentle
percussion to create a blissful bed of sound for
contemplative restoration. ISBN 1-59179-808-6
Tandava II - Pathaan A mesmerizing mix of
sacred Indian rhythms and modern chillout grooves.
Says Pathaan “I have a personal mission to get
the hair on the back of people’s necks to stand up
when they listen to my sound. I want them to feel
the spiritual charge in the music.” As one of the
modern architects of the global electronica sound,
Pathaan has a mission: to create music that opens
the door to an experience of inner peace. ISBN
1-59179-624-5
The Life Visioning Process - Michael Bernard
Beckwith This 2 CD spoken word audio is
excerpted from Michael’s full-length audio learning
program Life Visioning that instructs the 4 stages
of spiritual growth and how to capture ‘the eternal
broadcast’ from the mind of the Divine. This power
packed resource is about engaging creativity at its
utmost, embracing transformation, and saying ‘yes’
to the best within us as you create for yourself a
reality that is literally beyond your imagination.
ISBN 1-59179-616-9
Channeling Grace - Caroline Myss In this 2 CD
set Caroline offers a full set of specifi c invocations to
contact grace directly, navigate your path in times of
chaos, gain clarity and direction in your life and heal
yourself or others. Myss explains how to recognize
grace in your life by describing some of the countless
ways we experience it - both internally as a sudden
insightful voice, and externally as synchronicity in
the world. “Grace is the breath of God - an invisible
essence beyond intellect that moves swiftly amongst
us”, teaches Myss. ISBN 1-59179-953-5
Living Everyday Zen - Charlotte Joko Beck For
nearly 50 years Charlotte has taught Zen to students
around the world. Her fi rst-ever 3 CD audio course is
some of her hallmark teachings and insights. Beyond
the meditation cushion, where do you ultimately
fi nd the profound clarity, presence, and simple joy
of Zen? “Where it has always been - in everyday
life,” teaches Beck. Her bare bones simplicity and
tart common sense is offered here to you for the
first time. ISBN 1-59179-805-7
To Bless the Space Between Us - John
O’Donohue This interesting 4 CD adaptation of
John’s latest thought-provoking book (on CD) provides
comfort and insights to illuminate the passages of
our life path. With many years in the making this
4 CD set follows the seven rhythms of the human
journey. With more than eighty poetic and gracious
invocations, this can be used as tools of transformation,
meditations for deeper contemplations, or
as simple prayers for ourselves or our loved ones.
ISBN 1-59179-631-2
Choosing to Love the World - Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton remains one of the most beloved
Christian mystics of the 20th century. This book
encourages and enlightens us in our quest to be
compassionate, fully alive human beings. His insights
are infi nitely rich in their simplicity yet relevant to
our lives today. His beautiful messages lead us in
the journey to become our highest selves. “Life is
not attained by reason and analysis but fi rst of all
by living,” writes Merton. ISBN 1-59179-804-3
Tapping In - Laural Parnell This step by step guide
book allows you to activate your healing through
bilateral stimulation, a core principle of EMDR (eye
movement desensitization reprocessing). Dr. Parnell
uses ‘resource tapping” a clinically recognized system
for tapping both sides of the body to release
emotional and physical distress, build resilience,
aid in healing, and calm the body on a deep physiological
level. She is a clinical psychologist and has
trained thousands worldwide in her international
workshops. For anyone who wants to resolve inner
wounds and reach their highest potential, this book
is for you. ISBN 1-59179-788-8
Building Emotional Intelligence - Linda
Lantieri This combined book/CD is a must for any
parent wanting to cultivate inner strength in their
children. Emotional intelligence is an important
piece of a child’s educational program today. “We
need a new vision of education that includes the
mind and the heart,” says Lantieri. Parents, teachers
and caregivers have the tools necessary to help build
these invaluable skills in the children they raise
with this book. Psychologist Daniel Goleman offers
a breakthrough guide to help children quiet their
minds, calm their bodies, and identify/manage their
emotions. These proven techniques are arranged
by age group, complemented by a spoken-word
CD with exercises presented by Goleman. ISBN
1-59179-789-6
Illuminating the Afterlife - Cyndi Dale This
book presents a compelling investigation of the
soul’s journey, from before we were born, through
our lifetimes, and into the “Planes of Light” that
await us after we die. Drawing on her broad understanding
of thanatology (the study of death from
medical, psychological and spiritual perspectives)
Dane explains why your soul came into this life, and
what it is seeking and helps us understand entities
such as angels, spirit guides and how they affect
you. ISBN 1-59179-944-3
Light on the Water - Timothy Cooper Light on
the Water contains 19 instrumental tunes recorded
as solo piano improvisational pieces without overdubs.
“I never knew where the music was going
but let it refl ect the emotions I was feeling in that
moment. I want to help our global society any way
I can to make it more peaceful and harmonious and
another way to do that is to release positive and
peaceful music into the world,” he says. If you love
the sounds of the piano this one will be a sure hit
with you. ISBN 7 00261 22686 6
Lullaby For My Favorite Insomniacs - Ahn
Trio The Ahn Trio are ‘Julliard-trained’ Korean
sisters, one playing violin, one a piano and the third
a cello. Since they stepped onto the international
music scene, they have defi ed categorization, broken
musical barriers and revolutionized perceptions of
classical music. This is their fi fth recording and they
have become leaders in diversifying classical music
in the 21st century. They utilize elements of new
age, jazz, pop, folk, minimalism, avant-garde, chill,
lounge and hip-hop. ISBN 8 8697 27208 2
Devoceans - Levi Chen This is Chen’s 8th album
and is a highly personal tribute to his father who
passed away just weeks before recording began. It
is a powerful and poignant body of work, intimate
and intense, evocative and emotional ... a testament
of love between a father and a son. Those
familiar with Levi’s music will fi nd another new
musical experience, more dynamic and varied, yet
peacefully familiar. This album feels more mature,
yet with the same timeless quality of his previous
work. 6 64032 20072 4
Live - David Arkenstone, Loren Gold, Nicholas
Gunn, Johannes Linstead Appropriately titled
this Live CD is a 74 minute concert taped at an
intimate South California theatre. Featuring candid
interviews, this 2 disc CD and DVD set portrays
each artist in an open light as they play from their
hearts, talk about their musical expression, and
convey what each piece of music means to them.
The resulting sounds combines the best elements of
both energetic new age and world music for a unique
global fusion sound. ISBN 7-53223-23102-6
Animal Omens - Victoria Hunt This pocket guide
to animal wisdom presents true animal encounter
stories, and then shows how the spiritual signifi -
cance of each animal can deepen your connection
to nature and enrich your life. All animals can teach
us important lessons about life, if we open our mind
and heart to receive their divine knowledge. ISBN
978-0-7387-1377-9
How To Hear The Voice of God - Susan Shumsky
After 20 years of studying under world-famous
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of Transcendental
Meditation, Susan realized that anyone can access
God directly, even without a guru. Her book and
meditation CD teaches that you can learn this donothing
method, which she calls “Divine Revelation”,
to hear the voice of God and receive divine messages
effortlessly, clearly and precisely. The premise of
“Divine Revelation” is “ask, and it shall be given
you.” ISBN 978-1-60163-010-0
Flower and Tree Magic - Richard Webster
For all who are interested in natural health, nature
spirits, shamanism, and magic, this book is
a comprehensive guide to the history, meanings,
and magical uses of over one hundred plants, trees,
herbs, and fl owers. By learning to read the special
messages fl owers and trees hold, this book can help
you deepen your connection to nature and enhance
your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. ISBN
978-0-7387-1349-6
ENJOY the gift of giving and receiving, and remember,
anytime is a good time to add a bow!
Perfect - Not Perfect. What Colour are your Glasses?
I want to tell you a
story. It’s the story of a
little seed that grew into a zucchini
plant. Combined with fresh air, sunshine,
water, and lots of love, the little
plant soon produced lots of fl owers,
each producing their own little zucchinis.
Most of the zucchinis grew
straight, long and green. However,
one of them was naturally inclined
to do something different – instead
of growing straight, it curled around
the stem of the plant, curving itself
around and around, until it grew so
large, it looked like a fat horseshoe.
Even more exciting was that zucchini
turned a bright sunshine yellow!
Picking day arrived – the little zucchini
found itself at the local farmers
market in a bin along with all its
companions. Many people stopped
by and looked at the little zucchini,
even picking it up and inspecting it
on occasion. “What’s wrong with it?”
they asked. “What did you do to it
to make it grow that way?” they enquired
of the gardener? “Eww”, one
man exclaimed, “I’d never eat that
– that’s not a zucchini
– zucchini’s
are supposed to be
straight!” After
being subjugated
to a barrage of
rather unflattering
comments,
the poor zucchini
ended up going
home, unsold.
You may be wondering why you
are reading what sounds like a children’s
book about vegetable stories.
Well, it’s all about a little concept
called ‘perfect – not perfect’.
The zucchini story refl ects much,
namely our human conditioning and
programming about how we see and
defi ne something as being perfect.
Like many beliefs, they are often
deeply ingrained and affect how we
view the world, as well as ourselves.
Moreover, many of our actions in life
tend to be based on them. In this case,
we accept and buy something that, to
us, fi ts our defi nition of perfection; if
it doesn’t, we don’t buy. A very black
and white example of programmed
beliefs in action. Zucchinis after all,
can only be green and straight, not
yellow and curvy. Just look in any
grocery store! Belief. And if not green
and straight, then there absolutely
must be something wrong with it.
Judgment. Therefore, I won’t buy it,
because there’s something wrong with
it. Action based on judgment which
reinforces the rooted belief. As with
most black and white thinking, there
is little to no room
for entertaining the
possibility that there
are other ways of
seeing things. These
are the coloured
glasses most of us
wear at some point
in our lives.
If you resonate
to what I’ve just said, and I’m sure
you can identify at least one instance
like this in your life, here are the
million dollar questions:
How does wearing these glasses serve
you? What do you gain by keeping them on?
Does seeing things in black and white keep you somewhere?
Does it satisfy your ego to keep thinking a certain
way, justifying your picture of good and bad, of right and
wrong, of acceptable and not-acceptable? Examination of
those core elements is important. Why? Because usually,
at some point or another, they end up being obstacles
in our lives. Having black and white beliefs will often
manifest as black and white situations in many areas of
our lives, and ultimately have an effect – in relationships,
fi nances, health, business, to name a few.
The question here is: is it possible to change one’s
black and white views? Yes, it is. Beliefs are, after all,
learned – often while in our formative years. Over time,
the learned beliefs become habitual, often to a point,
where we don’t even know how they arose or why.
They are just there. In order to move past those black
and white glasses, start taking time out to examine the
possibilities that other views and ways of thinking really
do exist. Look at where your core beliefs actually
come from. Did you hear as a child that zucchinis are
only green and straight? Have you only seen them like
that in the grocery store, and therefore concluded that
all zucchinis must be that way? Perhaps a particular
belief made sense at the time you adopted it, but does
it make sense to you today? Also, catch yourself in the
act. Substitute “gee, something’s wrong with that zucchini”
with “wow, I’ve never seen a zucchini like that
before – I wonder what it would taste like?”
In short, all it takes is to be open to the fact that
glasses don’t just come in shades of black and white.
Open up a world of possibilities rather than remaining
with limited options.
So what happened to that zucchini? After being
rejected, it ended up being the centerpiece for a lovely
catered Thanksgiving dinner, after which it was admired
by over 200 people, was eaten, and enjoyed by its recipients
who commented on its wonderfully sweet taste.
Yes, it’s true, even zucchinis have a purpose – and that’s
perfection unto itself. All in my view, of course.
Olena Gill is a Certifi ed Life and Mentor Coach in Errington,
BC. She regularly works with many ‘perfect’ people all
over the globe. Contact her at IndigoCrystalCoach™ at
250-954-2204 or visit www.indigocrystalcoach.com
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Clairvoyance and The Dolphins
Clairvoyance and the dolphin - what
connection could there possibly be you
might ask? Clairvoyance is the art of
‘seeing’ beyond the fi ve senses. It is
related to the images that are always
present in our minds that bring messages
from other frequencies. The
human connection is likewise, rooted
in the nature of our brains and in what
“seeing” actually is.
“Seeing” is a creation of the brain.
Not everyone ‘sees’ an object in an
identical way. Images can be archetypes,
colors, still frame, animations.
They can be anything and last for a
few seconds or longer.
Brain images are usually thought
of as a creation of light entering the
eye and thereby activating centers of
the brain. Most dolphins have acute
eyesight, both in and out of the water,
and their sense of hearing is superior
to that of humans. It is believed their
hearing underwater is also done with
the lower jaw, which conducts the
sound vibrations to the middle ear
via a fat-fi lled cavity in the lower
jaw bone.
Their hearing is also used for
‘echolocation’. Echolocation, also called Biosonar,
is the biological sonar used by several animals
such as dolphins, shrews, most bats, and most whales.
Human echolocation is the ability of humans to sense
objects in their environment by hearing echoes from
those objects. Some blind people use this to navigate
within their environment. They actively create sounds,
by tapping their canes or making clicking noises with
their mouths. Human echolocation is similar in principle
to active sonar and to the animal echolocation.
It is believed Dolphin
teeth are arranged in a way
that works as an antenna
to receive the incoming
sound and make it easier
for them to pinpoint the
exact location of an object.
The dolphin’s sense of touch is also
well-developed, with free nerve endings
densely packed in the skin, especially
around the snout and pectoral fins.
Enhanced sound and touch sensitivity
can also develop in a human. Voice
toning is a bit like sonar. The sound of
the voice hits the body and is refl ected
back to the sender. (The bones doing
so more effi ciently). In a subtle way,
the fi ner levels of our senses of touch,
light and sound, travel through space
instantly and also create images in the
brain. Hold an object, ‘tune-in’ and you
will get a sense of its shape. The sense
of touch is both physical and nonphysical.
One can ‘feel’ a body and aura at
any distance, and we ‘see’ a body and
aura with our “inner vision” when we
pause long enough to become one with
the vibration of life around us.
Healing is a compassionate process
of tuning in and allowing the healing transformation
to take place according
to the receptivity of the receiver and
the openness and clarity of intention of
the “healer”. This can be achieved with
physical contact or at a distance. Because
light and touch are not restricted
by space, and the telephone carries
physical sound effi ciently enough, voice
toning is very effective by telephone.
Modern physics is confirming the
age old truths of metaphysics and many
people are proving Universal Laws
through direct experience. Perhaps this
is the time to leap like a Dolphin and
“see” into uncharted territory. Have
some fun and give sound
healing a try!
Rob Bedall is a medical
intuitive, teacher and
sound healer, guided by
“the heart’ of all things.
250-745-3880, ad pg 9.
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A Call To Awaken from the Dream - so why are we here?
To those who believe,
no explanation is necessary.
To those who doubt, no explanation is possible.
~ Unknown Author
The year 2012 is a much talked about subject in the spiritual
community. In my perspective the exact happenings
that will or will not take place are not something that I am
concerned with. What I envision for the years 2011-12 is
not an event but a process which has already begun and
an inner knowing that we have embarked on the most
magnifi cent journey of our lives, one that we have actually
been preparing for, for a very long time.
What is very clear to me, is the urgent call to awaken
to living authentically, congruently and immaculately now.
We are presently being bathed in unprecedented radiations
of divine Light that will continue to increase in the years
to come. These powerful evolutionary radiations from
the Cosmos are amplifying absolutely everything they
encounter. On the one hand, individuals that choose to
dwell in negative, misaligned fear based energies are
supported in their choice and are sinking to lower levels
of consciousness as is evident through the media. On the
other hand, every effort we make individually and collectively,
to re-align with Source and the divine plan
is also amplifi ed multiple fold as we empower ourselves
and unveil our mastery and creative powers.
Taking responsibility for the present global crisis, accepting
that we are all part of the problem and therefore
part of the solution, and that there is no ‘us’ and ‘them’,
are crucial steps in bringing about the necessary changes
required at this time. We create the world we live in and our
individual CORE vibrational state of being is what we are
‘effortlessly’ contributing to the collective consciousness
of humanity and to that of Mother Earth. This ‘vibration
emanating from our overall state of being’ is the essence
of what is being propelled out to the universe and creating
our reality, not the momentary affi rmations and rituals that
are often superfi cial and only half-heartedly expressed. If
we are riddled with conscious and unconscious fears,
insecurities and low self worth, this is the creative message
we are sending out – effortlessly. The universe does
not judge our choices and will match this vibration as it
lovingly return to us what we seem to be asking for, in
this case more fear, insecurities and low self-esteem. Ask
and you shall receive, and be aware of what you are
asking for. Our Core vibration is the perfect vibration of
Love, which is the fabric of all of existence and our own
blueprint building blocks. We are Love and Light.
As perfection bequests perfection, by feeding the perfected
divine fl ame within us and allowing its outpouring
throughout our being, we then come to know ourselves as
powerful Masters of Love upon this Earth. The qualities
of Soul that we so long for in our lives are already ours;
they are actually hidden beneath our past conditioning,
fears, lack of trust, control issues and dysfunctional patterns.
Awakening to changing where we place our focus
and letting go of this incessant need to be in control, will
allow us to return to our natural state of being. As we learn
through personal experience the Art of Being present in
the moment, we not only bring clarity and empowerment
to our own lives but profoundly embody the most precious
aspects of our essence and effortlessly radiate this Divine
Presence and its stillness, Joy, Peace, Love, serenity and
power to the world: this then becomes our contribution
to the collective consciousness.
From an outer perspective there
is a lot of chaos in the world today
and thus it might appear insensitive
to focus beyond the personal and
global tragedies, to what seem to
many as esoteric and philosophical
matters. On the other hand when we
become aware of the bigger picture,
we can also understand this global
crisis to be the end product of many
centuries of human ignorance, egotism
and greed and the fi nal chapter of
an Age of Darkness. It is time to bring
balance to this world. We are called to open our minds
and hearts and dig deep ‘within our self’ for solutions, as
inherently there is nothing to seek outside ourselves.
We begin to witness one of the most important cycles
of the Hindu tradition (the Yuga cycles which span 4.3
million years) come to an end in 2012, moving us from
the present cycle of chaos called kali yuga, into a cycle of
oneness called satya yuga, which is also referred to as the
‘golden age’. At this same time, another cycle of 26,000
years will simply come to an end on December 21st 2012
- the Mayan calendar timepiece ends and we enter the
‘wonder’ of the unknown. Scientists are also in agreement
and not only are speaking up on the undeniable melting
of the polar ice caps but of the magnetic reversal of the
Earth based on the decline of the Earth’s magnetic fi eld
and the wandering of the magnetic poles. These are just a
few of the elements that seem likely to alter our personal
lives and life as we know it here on Earth.
My message is not of doom and gloom and I am certainly
not a pessimist, on the contrary my message is one of great
hope and a radically new way of Being. Although the
human ego tends to avoid and resist change, with some
effort, we CAN do it’. The level of change required from
us, is presenting us with the most enormous evolutionary
challenge and opportunity in human history…a spiritual
revolution founded in the New Earth
Energies. We are being called to make a
choice, not out of fear but out of Love,
to awaken and embrace this magnifi cent
opportunity to take this evolutionary leap
and create Heaven on Earth.
I have great faith in the perfection
of the greater plan and believe the current
personal and global challenges are
catalysts to the transformation of human
consciousness, raising and accelerating it
into possibilities far beyond our current
consciousness and capabilities. We are
at the dawning of a new species of human being, one that
will not only allow us to survive the current crisis on our
beautiful planet but to actualize our full divine potential.
This awakening calls for profound honesty, faith, trust,
courage and ‘radical discontinuity’ on many levels.
To create ourselves anew, we are asked to let go of the
old self, including our spiritual ego and many spiritual traditions
embedded in the past, and to build a new foundation
from the inside out, based on unshakable Universal Truths
rather than man-made truths. It is, indeed, the journey
of our spiritual birthing, which allows our spirit and our
passion and Light to ground into every aspect of our being
and into our everyday lives, reigniting our creativity,
Truth, the Sacred, pure Joy and our loving connection to
all in life.
Claire* lives in Chelsea, Québec and is devoted to bringing
forward the shift in consciousness for the next evolutionary step
of humanity. She hosts illuminating, experiential gatherings
that elicit profund purifi cation and shifts in consciousness,
facilitated in the stillness and silence of Unity Consciousness.
See ad on page 33 and visit www.iamschoolofmastery.ca
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A Messenger’s MesSAGE
"In ancient times a SAGE was a messenger, delivering
profound truths to an individual or a collective group" ...
Here is your MesSAGE for the next 3 months ...
IF YOU WERE BORN IN:
JANUARY: : LWelcome changes
with open arms. Remember
they may be magical surprises
rather than disruptions. Keep
an open heart of faith!
FEBRUARY: Relax and give
recognition to yourself for moving
through illusions, exposing
truth. Know this expands
consciousness for ALL!
MARCH: You have reached a
place where it is important to
let go completely, on all levels.
Welcome this new chapter of
your life as it unfolds. Fulfi llment
awaits!
APRIL: Align your energy with
the energies of the Earth. Spend
more time in nature; when you
can. Revelations come to light
that support you!
MAY: : Be conscious of your energy;
keep balanced, centered
& grounded. Your strong vibration
supports changes taking
place on Earth at this time!
JUNE: : Be open to receive guidance
in the moment. Events
taking place may easily change
direction for the better. Be on
alert for new opportunities!
JULY: Be completely conscious
of your thoughts and actions at
this time. Opportunities are presented
outside of your perceived
limitations. It’s a celebration!
AUGUST: : You have many choices.
Remember alignment, resonance,
honour and integrity
when making decisions. You will
be energized!
SEPTEMBER: : You have been harbouring
your energy, nurturing it
with protection. Now is the time
for the seed to blossom a new
you. Welcome invitations!
OCTOBER: Timing, alignment
and trust are words for you at
this time. Sit back and let it all
unfold - there is nothing more
you need to do!
NOVEMBER: Layers are being
lifted exposing truth at this time.
Know what you do and how you
handle your own life is also for
the good of ALL. You have courage
to see through illusions!
DECEMBER: Shifts have occurred
in your being that contribute to a
changing world. Lightening up in
all ways is the biggest gift you
give yourself and the planet!
Channelled by Maureen Freeman of SAGE. You may contact
her at 250-598-5221 or sage@johnsmarvels.com
for personal readings by phone, mail or email.
A Messenger’s MesSAGE is copyright © 2008 EAGLEye/ONE
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Reconnective Healing - A New Phenomenon
Reconnective Healing is unlike any technique you have
ever encountered. It transcends technique as Universal
frequencies fl ow through the therapist into the body and
the energy fi eld of the client wherever they are needed.
Many already know about Dr. Eric Pearl and his book
‘The Reconnection, Heal Others, Heal Yourself.’ Therefore
I’ll not get into the details but what is important are the 6
sentences which were channeled by many of his chiropractic
patients, who all received exactly the same words:
- We are here to tell you to continue doing what you are doing
- What you are doing is bringing light and information onto the
planet
- What you are doing is reconnecting strands
- What you are doing is reconnecting strings
- You must know that you are a master
- We’ve come because of your reputation.
Reconnective Healing came to us at this time to prepare
mankind for moving to the next level of consciousness and
to enable us to utilize the next level of frequencies. These
higher frequencies were probably always here but we were
not ready for them and the Shift. When we connect in, we
use these energies for all our renewing functions, not only
for our existing body but also for the next version of our
evolutionary body as well. It is not just about removing
disease, it is much more … it is about becoming reconnected
to our highest potential, the Adam Kadmon.
I have studied several healing modalities, such as
Refl exology, JinShinDo-Acupressure and others, searching
for the most effective one. I believe all of the skills
I aquired still have exceptional value, however, when I
discovered Reconnective Healing I felt like I had fi nally
come home.
J.J. Hurtak, ‘The Keys of Enoch’, spoke at the 2002
‘Total Health Conference’ about what will happen when
mankind can access the untapped potential within our body,
brain, DNA and consciousness. This happens when we tap
into the power of the axiatonal system, which happens
through The Reconnection. He ended his speech with:
“For the fi rst practical application of the axiatonal work
that I talked about, I introduce Dr. Eric Pearl to talk about
Reconnective Healing.”
Reconnective Healing® is a phenomenon
in the world of healing…. Lynne Mc Taggart
I believe Lynne is right … consider a woman who
started to stop smoking and then forgot to smoke when I
supported her from the distance with Reconnective Healing.
The experiences of other clients are quite different.
Some see colour, smell something, sense a pressure that
comes from the inside out, twitch, itch, experience making
somersaults, see pictures, or have the feeling of fl oating …
and some do not feel anything and sleep. This is ok, because
information also comes in on an unconscious level.
“Reconnection…the secret to all healing” Dr. Wayne Dyer
The first noticeable results are extreme calmness and /or
happiness. Is this not what we need? Science recognizes
that 95% of all disease is stress related.
With ‘The Reconnection’ mankind can actually reconnect
to their true potential; by reconnecting the axiatonal
meridian system of their body to the consciousness of the
planet and to the consciousness of the universe.
Anna Christine Doehring, Energy All Around Therapies.
Reconnective Healing® (Level I/II); The Reconnection® (Level
III), www.energyallaround.com; healing@energyallaround.
com; Nanaimo, 250-756-2235
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Discovering Feldenkrais Fitness
The Feldenkrais® Method of fi tness is a consciousness. It
can become a system of intellect within oneself. It creates an
awareness of expanding and qualifying self-use of actions in
one’s experience, allowing for more use of the whole self in
supporting the action. These qualities consist of what arises
within us, from our thoughts and emotions, to the sensations
of the fi ner moving parts connected in the pattern of movement
through the whole body. It trains the mind to relax, to
experience the quality within oneself, and to access clarity
of observation and experience in oneself. This experience
is provided through a learning environment and system of
movement with which we each inherently begin life. It is
modeled upon our early exploration patterns of developing
recognition, therefore moving with intention.
It is not a form of fi tness that can be compared to methods
designed for a workout, therapy, stretching, building
muscle and/or obtaining a goal. It cannot be compared to
yoga, pilates, physical therapies or massage, or be held in
limiting beliefs that it is useful only for certain conditions,
e.g., re-habilitation. It is the method that one would consider
exploring if they desired to do these other methods
with more understanding of their own dynamic movement
and patterns, thereby creating more ease and ability, from
balance to counterbalance. It is a whole system that would
enable more fl exibility, articulation and intelligence in how
one would attempt and participate in these other methods.
The resulting benefi ts of a Feldenkrais® practice could be
the experience of re-habilitation, better sleep, more effi -
ciency sitting at a computer, walking or running with more
ease. It is an open system of learning designed for learning
through one’s own personal experience and development
time table. The only rules, judgements and constraints are
‘self-imposed’ in this system.
I personally was introduced to Feldenkrais® through
a yearning to develop my femininity. I began belly dance
classes and found I could not keep left from right straight
nor could I follow the movement pattern refl ected back in
a mirror. Combined with this confusion and frustration I
found that the tiny model in the skimpy outfi t was a constant
reminder of my increasing age and body size. A new
instructor was recommended, however, this was a combined
Feldenkrais /belly dance class, so I would impatiently follow
along with the Feldenkrais until we could bellydance.
However, on my fi rst skiing trip on the hill I realized
that my right arm was bent while holding the pole in the
snow without any intention of releasing.
I was only able to turn one way
and it worsened with my increasing
anxiousness. I recognized on some
level I did not trust myself in a way
that supported me. Not only was my
right side dominant, it appeared to be
controlling my movement patterns on a
level that had no reasoning or connection
to my logical thinking. This sparked
my curiosity and interest in movement.
I recognized my movement was contributing
to controlling my choices and
emotional levels. Thus began
my serious relationship with
The Feldenkrais® Method. In a
few lessons, I knew this method
would allow me to follow my
curiosity without labeling or
making it ‘about something’.
I was looking for learning and
understanding that resembled what I
experienced sitting on my meditation
cushion, watching my thoughts without
judgement or criticism, and fi nding a
peaceful gentleness. During my four
year training in Awareness Through
Movement® our Educational Director,
Jeff Haller would lead us through a self
body scan while lying down. I would
have tears in my eyes. This was the
experience I yearned for, taking myself
into myself.
It was developed by Dr. Moshe
Feldenkrais through his own curiosity,
grounded in his personal wisdom
and intellect through his practice in
science, engineering, judo and soccer.
Moshe took the illusive qualities of
wisdom and connection, and provided
intelligent understanding through the
ability of developing the experience
of self-discovery. Self discovery is the
relationship one has in connection to
his environment, how one perceives
this environment and the resulting
responses within.
The Feldenkrais
® Method
can be enjoyed
in two
ways with a
Practitioner.
In a group lesson
called Awareness Through Movement®
or in a private lesson called a Functional
Integration®. In a group lesson
you are gently lead through a series of
movements to explore your individual
movement patterns. Privately, the practitioner
will use a combination of gently
facilitating movement to guide you
through movement.
Try this simple Awareness Through
Movement® lesson. Repeat steps 4 to
6 times slowly with 20% of your usual
effort and try not to strain.
~ Sit forward on your chair, knees bent with feet
fl at under, hip width apart.
~Gently turn your head to the left, pick out a visual
marker to go refer back to.
~Gently turn your head to the right. Again, look
for a mark to refer back to.
~Face forward, begin rocking side to side on your
sit bones. Pick up one sit bone, shift the weight
to the other and back again.
~Once or twice lift your right sit bone together
while bringing the right shoulder closer to the
right hip.
~Alternate and bring your left shoulder closer
to the left sit bone as you lift it, bringing them
closer together.
~Pause and go back to just turning your head to
the left. Notice has this changed?
~Pause and turn your head gently to the right.
Notice has this changed?
~Face forward, place right hand on left shoulder,
left hand on your right shoulder. Turn right shoulder
toward the back and allow your left shoulder to
come forward. Repeat 4 to 6 times. ~Pause
~Place your hands on your shoulders again
changing which arm is on top.
~Turn and take your left shoulder back to the
left. Repeat 4 to 6 times. ~Pause
~Gently turn head gently to the left. Has this
changed from the beginning reference marker?
Take a moment and sense yourself
sitting now. To where is your attention
drawn? How much more of yourself
do you sense in sitting? Welcome to
the gentle Feldenkrais® Way !
Renee Lindstrom is a Certified
Feldenkrais® Practitioner, and Director
on the Board for BC Network for Non-
Violent Communication. She currently
practices and also offers classes and
retreats on many subjects such as Feng
Shui, Energy Work, Talking Circles,
Meditations and, Creating Sacred Space.
Call 250-592-0938 in Victoria
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How to Unveil the Quest - Become the Wizard and the Warrior
A Spiritual Warrior must be
diligent and have courage to
focus energy towards living a
fulfi lled life. First, you must
become aware of the amazing
potential within your being.
Within every cell, we contain infi nite possibilities and
creativity. Identify your life as sacred and start weeding
out unhealthy relationships and situations that cause
anguish in your life. Withdraw from noise and retreat
into silence and set in motion the energy to align to your
purpose. It takes a certain type of inner power, a certain
kind of energy to become a Spiritual Warrior. Become
clear on your intent.
When resistance begins, it is time to walk away.
By cultivating inner strength and embracing life, you
begin to defl ect certain infringements on your psyche. The
Warrior recognizes not to over think when restrictions
are encountered, because the Warrior intuits everything.
The confusion and pain that your mind uses to imprison
you begin to dissipate because you cease to be a
victim.
We are conditioned and programmed to suffer life’s
contradictions. To choose fear, you create illness and disease.
The energy becomes stagnant and you become stuck.
By having courage, detaching and releasing, you become
fearless. There are no limits when you live your life from
a higher perspective. The walls begin to come down. The
illusions disappear. We begin to deny our legacy and decay
caused by confi ning ourselves to this reality.
Instead, we must not react to life. By choosing to
re-orient our thinking, we discover the magical key inside
our being which is our divine heritage. We become a conduit
for a higher force to unlock immeasurable power.
Restrictions, imbalances and limitations bestowed by
man are not part of our divine birthright. We are free like
the birds who migrate between continents. We are peaceful
beings. We must continue to resemble Nature and must
ask for her forgiveness. We are not separate. The ancients
understood the laws and how to live within the cycles of
life. We are no different in this century. Humanity has the
capacity to fi gure out this dilemma.
Detach from who you ‘think’ you are. Live today
within the Circle of Life and take action. The disharmony
in the world is only a small fragment of the amazing things
we can unveil when on the journey. I encourage you to
take time and ask yourself if you are living the life you
are meant to live.
Become the Magician and the Warrior today. Begin
to have all the experiences you can. Begin by unveiling
the fi rst steps.
Everyone has the potential to unveil the Quest-- not
a select few, EVERYONE.
Paraic (means Patrick in Irish) grew up surrounded by stones,
mountains and the ocean on the west coast of Ireland. His fi rst
language is Irish-Gaelic. His quest has taken him on journeys
and travels through out the World, where he was drawn to the
power centres and encountered many great teachers. Paraic
brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and empower people
in North America. The Celts who were once a huge part of
the Irish landscape, drew their power from the land around
them. Paraic’s beliefs are from a very diverse culture and he
is blessed to have been given the sight and knowledge of the
old ways. www.wisdomwhispers.7p.com
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PAWSitively Yours... from the Sceptre King
Thirteen years ago, I was a fresh furry ball of curiosity
rolling away from my mothers side. I knew I would
always be a mover. Yet today, much like some of
you, I have become ‘somewhat’ set in my ways...
Actually it does not take long if you are not careful,
even small children within a short time can shift into
‘try and move me mode’.
Life was good where I sat at the top of the heap
around me – ah yes, the King. I liked to believe I
was a good leader, a kind and noble species and
welcomed my duties. I thought I had planet earth
under control...until...The shock wave started one
brilliantly sunny summer evening when we noticed
a blur of black streak through the hedges. Shortly
after a little black and white face peeked through
the greenery. “YIKES,” I gasped...there was a new
kitten in the neighborhood ! At that moment it didn’t
matter where he came from, sooner or later every
cat in the area lands at my catdoor, because they are
curious about the energy. As I’ve mentioned before,
cats are ancient keepers of the stones and crystals
and my house is full of them. I’ve never minded the
‘curious’ coming to have a look and going home again.
But this time I just knew...I could feel the difference...
this time there was something different in the wind
when those little fresh eyes stared into mine.
Over the years I’ve learned not to be jealous. That
might sound a bit odd, some people think you either
are or you aren’t, but I know you can cultivate the talent
because I’ve done it myself. It starts with self worth,
believing that you are important and special to the
ones you care about the most. From that vantage point
living in love becomes easier. Whether it is an animal
or another person, if you come to understand that
you are unique and no one else can take your place,
then it becomes less threatening to open your world
to others. If you have pets and new people, babies
or other animals around, make sure you continue
to reassure them they are still the most important
ones in your life. Tell them you love them, out loud,
so they feel the vibration of your words.
So there he was, jumping, leaping, rolling ...
“Lord have mercy,” I beseeched the heavens when he
swiftly swatted my tapping tail with great delight. For
a moment I was appalled when my family ran over
and exclaimed how cute he was. Wasn’t this young
kitten’s fur so soft, and didn’t he look just like me.
Hummph I begged to differ! On and on it went. I
turned my back just in time for him to come roaring
around the corner, tumbling over nothing but himself
and fall adoringly at my feet. Oh no! It is obvious he
loves me. What has just happened to my wonderfully
stable world? Suddenly I realized I had become a
little less agile as I watched him leap in the air to
greet a passing butterfl y. I wonder why aging seems
to slow us down. Slowly but surely aging sneaks into
our lives until we notice that we did not even notice.
I was shocked at myself. “Teach me...show me...play
play play”, he whispered as he snowploughed through
the fresh bark mulch. Well perhaps it is time to shake
off my acquired cobwebs. Perhaps his black and
white nose nudging me back into action was really
a lifesaver. It appeared I was being given a choice, a
gift, to be a bright loving light, a mentor in this little
one’s life or to ignore him and go about my business
(whatever that is). My mind said no, he is a bother...
my heart said YES he is a beauty.
My heart said, “LEAD as you were destined to
do, not just when it is convenient, but every day”. My
heart said, “let him follow and show him the way until
one day he may bravely lead you to places you would
never dare go yourself”. “Teach him Love”, my heart
begged of me... ‘but what if he likes it too much and
wants to stay?’ “Show him Love”, my heart begged
once more. “If not you...who will teach him how
to love?” So I blessed his baby paws as he followed
me through my cat door. I smiled as he toppled over
a crystal...and then in a perfect surprise move...he
jumped up, gave me a quick purr, ran out the door,
and went home. Ahhh!
I share this with you because we all have ‘kittens’
in our world, people who tumble into your lives for
‘good reason’ because you are the one who can help
them reshape their lives for the better. So it appears
it’s time to polish up the old crown, and shine your
light for everyone to see. Take it from me, your own
heart will soar because of it... SK/
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A BRILLIANT SPARK of LIGHT
Greetings on this wonderful
day of LIGHT over-flowing.
It is our intention today to remind
you of what a divine spark you truly
are. Perhaps in some moments of
time, this is easier to believe, but
we would say to you when you are
able to align yourself with your
starry source, light easily ‘falls into
place’. This year is one of those
amazing times when the heavens
are so in sync with the earth that
the possibilities of acceleration are
endless. You experience ‘the Gift
of the Shift’.
From the vantage point of the
infinite we observe the challenges
on your earth plane. It is ‘so easy to
forget’ on planet earth and you often
surprise yourself with the speed in
which you can move from ‘believing
in the perfection you truly are’, to
‘focusing on the other realities that
do not serve you’. It is simply going
to take a bit of practice to ‘shift’
your old habits. We know you CAN
rise up quickly to the occasion. It is
easier than it has ever been. This
is especially true right now, because
when the triple infi nity reformatted
itself in August –for the good of
all– the vibration of its spinning
cleared much energetic debris away
from your planet. It was also especially
useful for those who chose
to clear out some personal clutter
before Aug. 8. If you ‘tidied up’, you
will sense a profound difference in
how you feel, as an energetic chaos
has disappeared from your energy
fi eld. How secure you feel.That is
because the spinning of the eights
was also in service to your personal
selves. There is a second opportunity
to de-clutter your personal world...
as it is our intention to spin the 8’s
again at the gateway time of the
11:11:11. Again, all that is given
up with love by that date, will have
some accelerated assistance to reformulate
into nothingness. Hence
more empty space to serve you.
Now is the time when it is beneficial to your wellbeing to focus on the
crystalline divine one, within you.
To let the unique energetic patterns
of ‘transparent golden light’ within
serve you, strengthen you, heal you,
and allow that vibration to help you
remember who you really are.
This accelerated year is of
particular value to the crystalline
families, whether it is the stones
and minerals, the crystal skulls of
transformation or your own beautiful
body of clarity within. It all adds
up to ‘if you ask you will receive’, ‘if
you give you will receive’, and the
gifts from the shift are even greater,
if you CHOOSE to step beyond the
mundane into the glorious freedom
of a pristine empty reality...where
the love of all creation awaits you.
As long as there is one day left
in 2008, there is still time to carve
your energetic signature on the
transforming vibrations of this year
of the 1. The vibrancy of life around
you is such a gift, even in your
world of nature, there are amazing
experiences revealing themselves
to you every day...but it is of little
consequence if you are sleeping on
your feet. Your destiny goes far beyond
that...beyond the stars to a time
of no-time. By earthly comparison
you were considered royalty then, where
royalty did not mean sitting on a throne with
jewels in hand. Royalty revealed a state of
energetic wellness...the ‘fi nest of the fi ne’
we would say...a light bright enough to
encourage the shadows or to assist them on
their way...it was an energetic position of
alignment of pure love. A state of electricity
powered by sound-light-colour...a position
there the crystalline body was illuminated.
We remind you of an ancient contract...as
above...so below. NOW is the time to begin
with conviction to make it so.
These days are of particular assistance
for the crystalline body you truly are. There
is a frequency in the air that is a catalyst
to assist an acceleration in the merging of
your physical body and your crystal one.
It is no wonder the stones and crystals in
your cupboards are demanding to be dusted
off...no wonder the small children choose
them instead of candy, they can see the light
there, hear the voices of love expanding.
The light is bright in the water – the light
is bright in the sky – the light is bright in
the music of co-creation. Let the vibration
of love resonate off your very bones within
and let the vibration bounce back to bless
everything around you. Make your own
music, sing with all creation, drum with
ONE heartbeat and shine like you have
never shone before. The light is warm and
full of golden healing love – it is a good
time to be alive on planet earth. A good
time to choose to BE well, and to Bless the
Shift as The Shift Blesses You.
A Perfect Time to CHOOSE to BE the
Divine Spark That You Already Are.
The Grand Council of Light facilitate crystalline accelerated
gatherings, at key times during the year. These high vibrational
experiences are open to anyone seeking assistance in lighting
up from the inside out, assisting mother earth by dialing
up the love, and choosing to be happy again, ‘just because
you can’. Private sessions are also available on occasion.
gcl@LIGHTonLIGHT.net
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Grandfather Dragonfly
Spinning the 8:8:8
This is your old friend Grandfather
Dragonfl y talking from his place in
The Circle of The Old Chiefs. I want to
tell you today even though sometimes
it seems like Mother Earth is in real
trouble, if you look with your inner
eyes, things are looking up. This year
of the 8 has been a really good one...
lots of people have been standing up
to be part of a ‘goldenlight’ ready to
change the world for the better.
This year has been ‘giving you a
present’ every day and when you clear
out some old stuff you don’t need
anymore then you got room for ‘the
new good energy’ to pick you as their
friend. It has been a real important time
to get rid of old stagnant vibrations
that surround you...inside and out...in
your houses and in your heart. Even
passing on something that you still
like yet don’t really need anymore
and knowing that someone else would
be real happy to have it. Believe me,
you’ll will be richer for it.
Sometimes being rich is not about
what you have, it’s about being happy
with what you don’t need. Grandfather
remembers a time when all he had was
what was on his back and what was in
his Chief’s Medicine Box. Dragonfl y
also had a canoe and a teepee but they
were so full of light he could ask them
to appear and disappear anyplace.
anytime and they would. Those were
good days and maybe in your lifetime
they will come back again.Times when
things just show up when you ask.
Some of you have been getting a tiny
taste of that this year - nothing as big
as a teepee mind you, but important
things in your world that you couldn’t
see any hope for. However, you let it
go and held the truth inside that it still
was possible, and then it come out of
nowhere - something or someone
made it materialize for you. Now if
that is you, then count your blessings
and keep on that loving pathway and
it will happen more and more. And
maybe it’ll never happen again...
it doesn’t matter,..when you are not
attached to the outcome, the river
fl ows as it should. and the guardians
of ancient time and space have a better
chance to help you.
In the old days the chiefs would
take stock often to make sure they
were always light enough to fl y over
any trouble that may try and trip them
up. It helped them breathe with an
inner clarity that is real special. When
your heartbeat is light and bright you
can see the goodness in everything,
then you are in a real place of power.
Some people think power means you
are stronger than everyone else and
can make them do what you want. That
ain’t true....real power comes when
you can let everyone around you shine
and then be happy with them.
The power of the eights coming
together this year is extra special. That
happened in August and a real special
‘lining up’ and Mother Earth was part
of it. It was a special time where the
stars in the sky and the hearts of the
people came together and picked each
other out of the trillions of possibilities,
and chose to be the same heartbeat. A
long, long time ago that is the way it
was - so today is a real celebration that
we can even talk like that again.
The Eights are a very special
medicine wheel...with two circles
balanced together...woven with light..
and the center point where they join is
a place of centeredness. You might say
you know that, but Dragonfly says, its
time to go beyond knowing and start
living. People are funny sometimes,
they like to talk about things and keep
on talking and talking and that’s it. But
the old chiefs don’t talk that much...
they do things.
Dragonfl y would like to invite you
to remember what it is like to honour
your chief inside...to fi nd refuge within
yourself and create peace anywhere
you are...because you
create it from the inside
out. When you have
some free space in the
center of your being
because you gave up
being mad at everyone,
and realize there is no
sense in being grumpy
and blaming everyone
for everything that goes
wrong, then taking the credit for all
the good. ..then you are better able to
hold your balance. That’s the trick...to
stay balanced right on the center point
of the big eight. Now that sounds easy
enough and ain’t that new...but what
Dragonfl y is talking about now...is being
centered straight through the center
of the 3 eights. The bottom eight is for
the planet here, the center eight is you,
and everything above is the endless
space that you call the unknown.Those
3 eights were never meant to stand
still. That’s why some people have had
trouble over the years. The wheels were
meant to move and fl ow with all that
is...with the universe the omniverse.
The BIGONE. This year is a ‘big ONE
(1)’ and the 3 eights are like the gears
that make it all happen. When you can
line up straight up the middle, you are
like a big 1 yourself. You can create all
sort of goodness in your life and for
mother earth. The beginning is right
now and you gotta start someplace,
so Dragonfl y says better start easy and
practice living like a chief. First you
start with the inside -that would be by
allowing your big heart to REALLY
start shining again- and then you’ll be
better able to notice that right inside
your head you have another center
point where your vibration signals its
ready to connect with The ALL That
Is - the infi nite. You can call on that
Great Spirit of love and light and use
it to make your world better. Those
crystals inside you will
help you do it.
When you are in balance
and harmony with
yourself you can then
start using the power
of the 3 eights and ask
them to start creating a
wind within you....and
that wind will get your
energy moving in the
right direction again. That is the way
of the old chiefs...the chiefs that are
so old they don’t know how old they
are. They are one with the wind and
the water and the heartbeat inside and
out...but especially in the quiet vibration
all around you now, that woke up
when the three 8’s lined up.
You are a real precious gift..and
Grandfather Dragonfly loves you so
much, ‘every single one of you’. You
can count on that! So I got the girl
that makes this paper to put a special
ancient dragonfly on the cover and
center. This is a real one that appeared
in her yard in July...this is not a ‘madeup
picture’. When the vibration dials
up in the clarity of the center point,
more of the ancient wise ones will be
able to show themselves again. This
one let them take its picture, so how
special you must be for a magnifi cent
one like this to show you its colours.
Look close at the third eye, the patterns
in the green gold violet. You look careful,
and that Dragonfl y will travel with
you to a special place within.
Grandfather Dragonfly speaks from the spirit of an ancient Vancouver Island Chief who shares his love, wisdom
and ways of the ‘old ones’ with great joy. His speech is slow - thoughtful and ‘unpolished’ yet always full of love.
He is grateful to ‘the one who hears crystals singing’ for lending him her voice.
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