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It's Time to Transform Joyfully
It’s a wonderful time on ‘our gentle sector’ of Planet Earth
- the birds are singing - the fl owers are blooming - the grass
is growing in all its ‘healing-greenness’. Indeed, if one is
not focused on the ‘accumulation situation’, it is a fi ne time
of opportunity.
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Having said that, it is no surprise that I am sometimes
accused of having a ‘Polyanna Mentality’. Perhaps it is true...
but not because my life has been full of luxury or without
troubles- far from it. Still I am grateful to follow in the footsteps
of the ‘Pollyanna’Ones or anyone else who refused to bend
in the wake of adversity. I am happy to be considered part of
the lineage of those who simply never gave up, and looked
for ‘that spot of sunshine’ on the horizon, even if the day
‘appeared’ stacked against them. I am glad, because I have
seen that miracle of faith in action, and the healing power
of the mind of individuals and the collective. I may appear
to see the world through rose coloured glasses, but that is
not really so. I am painfully aware of our ineffi ciencies, of
the lack of global kindness and the massive problems our
‘accumulated stuff’ creates, while others go hungry. Yet deep
within me, rises an unfaltering knowingness that to be a part
of the global ‘doom and gloom’ is not going to fi x anything,
rather the exact opposite. I know things DO change for the
better when enough people FOCUS on all the GOOD going
on around them.
I really believe world change starts with one person at a
time. I believe that Love is a wave, like a powerful yet gentle
tsunami, that can break down ancient walls of abuse and suffering,
and crash through the locked doors of inconsideration
and disrespect. I believe there is a force far greater than
this place we live, and when we can rise up open-hearted to
encompass that vibration...miracles do happen. I choose to
believe this time is blessed, as it breaks out of the stagnant
past and creates an opportunity for us to turn it all around.
Perhaps we cannot ‘spend’ as freely as before, but that may
just inspire people to pitch in, share and help each other. Is
life perfect yet? Of course not, but a concentrated attempt
to work together, to make life better can pave the way.
Remember ‘the country-way’ of doing business? A barn
did not cost as much to build when the neighbours came
round to raise it up together. Perhaps we may have less
on one hand but we have more opportunity on the other. I
continue to believe we can bring back those old values of
truth, cooperation, caring and simplicity. Imagine a shift
in values where ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ evolves into
‘helping out the Smiths’ and ‘accepting assistance from the
Brown’s when they offer.
In our personal ‘ballpark’, we have slid past the days
of going it alone...and come to the ‘plate’ with a true desire
to heal ourselves and bring the joy back in our lives. Our
‘ball’ is one of conscious change for the good of all and
our ‘bat’ an inner determination to keep trying. We know
it’s time to clear the clutter at our own home plate and
‘with gratitude’ we remember the key to winning the global
game that starts in the center fi eld of our own hearts. And
I will continue to Believe until the lights in my stadium go
out...and even then...I will believe from afar. And I also
know, I am not the only one.
So we have fi lled this issue up with everything from
Nothing to ‘the Abundance of all that is’, to serve the believers
on their journey but especially those of you sitting on
the fence. The fence is a safe place but it is much more fun
when you join in the game. May the people in this issue
serve you well and inspire you to jump up and play again.
May you remember who you are with great love, and respect
for yourself for making it this far. Let’s start fresh, create
supportive ways of living and allow life to be EASY again.
Let’s clean our lenses of illusion and prepare to see the
love inside everything, and perhaps, as we begin again,
we’ll smell the sweet scent of wild roses.
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Focus on What you Really Want
We all have wants and desires in our
lives - these can be referred to as long
term and short term goals. These desires
can be for love, relationships, fi nancial
security, health, fi tness, safety, comfort and physical well-being.
It could be all of the above or some of them. It can sometimes
be confusing - which one to focus on fi rst – which one is the
priority – where will I place my attention.
I believe the fi rst step in the process is to identify the long term
goals. Once I have made this declaration, my responsibility to
myself is to TRUST in the request, and release my attachment
to the outcome. As we have all experienced, a declaration of
intent can take a turn which will support us differently than what
we may have expected, yet in the end it is the perfect result.
The short term goals are established to provide for the action
required to meet my long term goal. The formula: Affi rmation +
Actions = Results. This is a very good guide for achieving what
we really want. Spirit is looking for evidence of our intention,
which can only be present when we are in action.
By placing my attention on the present moment and declaring
my intention, I can begin to take the steps with ease regardless
of the goal. In the present moment: I take the steps to appreciate
the current situation ~ commit to actions which support my
desire ~ remind myself to stay focused on the short term goal,
knowing each action supports my long term goal ~ release
judgement and criticism – let go of wrong-making ~ release
attachments to past challenges by recognizing the gifts they
have provided ~ set boundaries which support me as I begin
to welcome new ways of being and believing ~ be in gratitude
for all that I share today.
I encourage you to Focus on What you Really Want and be
the champion of your life. Look for the blessings and achievements,
no matter how small they may seem – knowing each
step taken moves your life forward.
Liz Robitaille now offers workshops at her Bowser location
#205-6996 Island Highway, call her at 250-757-9794.
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FORGET
FORGET
past mistakes.
Forget Failures.
Forget Everything
EXCEPT
what you’re going to
do now
and DO it.
William Durant
“Even if you are
on the right track,
you will
get run over
if you just sit there.”
Will Rogers
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Dalai Lama will headline a "Spiritual Dream Team" in Vancouver
What can we say, it is exciting
and it is always a blessing when
His Holiness graces our area
with his presence.In case you
have not heard, we are pleased to
report that The XIV Dalai Lama
is returning to Vancouver in the
fall. I confess I am not a Buddist,
but that’is the part of ‘the
‘wonder’ of the Dalai Lama...
he doesn’t care! He is simply
happy to be in the company of
everyone, whatever their religion
or whether they have one
at all. In fact, he appears happiest being in the company
of a diverse population, ESPECIALLY when they are all
trying to pool their beliefs for the common cause!
It is a delight being in the company of a fellow human
being whose heart is so expansive, who ideals ones we would
all do well to strive towards. He does not reallyconsider
himself to be a man without a country, he is a citizen of
the world! As such, he encourages everyone to do it their
own way, as long as it is with love and compassion. He
believes, as many of you do, that race and religion are not
the issues, the ticket to peace for the world, begins inside
each of our own hearts.
Victor Chan, co-founder of Vancouver’s Dalai Lama
Center for Peace and Education, has announced that the
Vancouver Peace Summit, Nobel Laureates in Dialogue,
made up of Nobel Peace Prize laureates and international
activists will take place Sept. 26 to 29, 2009. The focus
will be on the themes of peace, education, interfaith harmony,
women and peace-building and youth.
Bishop Desmond Tutu will be joining the Dalai Lama in
Vancouver, and if you have ever been present when these
two men are together, you already know you are in for a treat. Other spiritual writers,
educators, philanthropists and
entertainers such as the Blue
Man Group ar scheduled to be
present. The summit’s unique
lineup of moderated events is
aspirng to be a “catalyst for
change” in the world.
The summit will offer discussion-
based events at small
venues like the Chan Centre
and the Orpheum, and event
topics such as “Connecting for
Change,” and “World Peace
through Personal Peace”. In addition, there will be a
signifi cant online presence,to reach a global audience.
During his visit, the Dalai Lama will also serve as
guest editor of a special edition of The Vancouver Sun,
which will be themed around “Educating the Heart.”
How amazing! You will defi nitely want to get the paper
that day.
Tickets will be available in late May or early June.
The last time the Dalai Lama came to Vancouver and
spoke at GM place, 30,000 tickets sold in a matter of
hours. We suggest you check the website for ongoing
information updates and be ready to ‘line-up’ on line to
get your ticket.
It‘s been our experience when His Holiness has been
in Vancouver, that the love he emenates can be felt up
close and from afar. In fact, no one has to announce
that’The 14th Dalai Lama has entered the building’, you
can feel his arrival long before he steps onto the stage.
If you feel a tug in your heart right now, plan to attend, I
cannot imaginge you would ever be disappointed!
www.dalailamacenter.org and www.dalailama.com
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So Far So Good
Living with Contructive Living
“We often react as if life is attacking us.
“I’m not going to be able to stand this”
we fret as life pushes us beyond our snug
little ego comfort zone. But we have no
evidence of not being able to handle anything
life brings us. How do we know that? We’ve handled
everything so far.” –Cheri Huber, from When You’re Falling,
Dive (Keep It Simple Books)
Dr. Alistair Cunningham writes that as you start to feel
healthy again after cancer, you are at a very dangerous
time. (This would also no doubt be true for other serious
illnesses or life-altering events). His reasoning is that you
begin to think that you are back to normal and you can
pick up where you left off. Whereas, in fact you are just
beginning the road to recovery, and post treatment requires
a different mindset again.
When I read the words of Cheri Huber from Tricycle
this morning, I knew that this had been written as a reminder
for me. Not that I was feeling I couldn’t handle my
life, but rather it is the challenge of getting used to a life
different from the one I had known. That’s it really. I was
doing a ‘reality check’, and observed that my body/mind
no longer is the one I had grown accustomed to these past
60 years. I don’t even look the same.
And yet I have the same tendencies, which now get me
into trouble because I don’t have the same capacity to do
what I once did. The trouble is mostly with myself, as like
Alice, “I sometimes scold myself so severely as to bring
tears to my eyes.” I expect many of you, dear readers, can
relate to that feeling.
Learning to be comfortable with myself, while continually
adjusting the rudder, and still moving forward is my
new learning curve. Learning to integrate work/home/others/
self is now my own personal research project. I talk a
good line but it is much more diffi cult to apply. And yet I
am convinced there is a way. It is bound to take time and
imagination, and a willingness to take risks and discover
when they don’t work to try something else.
We all have so many opinions about absolutely everything
and I am discovering that my opinions aren’t
serving me well anymore. What picks me up, when I get
down, isn’t my opinion of what ‘should be’ but rather an
acknowledgment of ‘what is’. And then it is more apt to
be the questions that can lead on to an experiment... rather
than searching for hypothetical answers. I don’t need to try
and fi gure out if there is any benefi t in going swimming one
day a week, instead of three to fi ve times, since I am not
going at all these days. All I need to do is go swimming
one day and see for myself. What might happen if I were
to do that? I don’t need to fret about why my mind needs
more quiet time to think, process and execute ideas, instead
I can choose to work on a day when no one else is around
and see for myself how benefi cial this is. I can stop the tape
that says, “but you should be able to...” and acknowledge
that things have changed. One thing at a time works best
now. Slow time. I can learn to be reasonable.
The essence of Constructive Living is truly an active
acceptance of things as they are and doing what we can do.
It is not a matter of eventually ‘getting there’ but rather
DOing ‘the best we can’ in this moment now. Perhaps that
is not the same kind of doing we may have done a year
ago, or 6 months ago or a day ago...but it is ‘today’s way’
and that is a perfect start.
And Cheri Huber is right. We have lots of evidence that
we can handle what comes up. I suppose the difference
boils down to making a choice: to handle it with grace,
imagination and kindness or handle it with resignation,
indifference, or self-pity. The way of grace is certainly more
pleasant and peaceful. I suspect paying attention to ‘what
is’ and making ongoing continual and gentle adjustments
makes all the difference. And the end result of our reality
check? Life is amazing!
Trudy Boyle, a Consructive Living teacher, is back at work
and taking small steps to integrate all that is hers to do in
the world.
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Balance Your Life
The days grow longer, reaching for that
perfect balance when the hours of the day
will be equal to those of the night. Perfect
balance transpires when life is replaced by
death only to be replaced by life again. Cold
winter snows become warm summer rains,
some things end while others begin. Being
in good health is being in balance…
Hatha Yoga is balance.
The word Hatha comes from two Sanskrit terms
“ha” meaning sun which is masculine and powerful and
“tha” meaning moon which is feminine and accepting.
Yoga means to yoke or to join two things together.
Hatha Yoga has been around a very long time. It
was introduced by Yogi Swatmarama of India in 15th
century. It is considered to be the joining together of the
energies of the sun and moon creating balance, power
and acceptance in the physical, spiritual and emotional
senses. Hatha Yoga is about learning to breathe properly,
stretching to keep your body supple and fl exible, and
practicing relaxation.
In another seemingly diverse arena, for hundreds of
years medical experts have agreed that laughter IS the
best medicine. This attracted such positive attention that
experts developed laughter workshops which have also
been around for a long time. Even the Bible says “A cheerful
heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up
the bones.” It has been noted that laughing on a regular
basis will undo some of the excess stress we face in our
everyday lives. As one might suspect, it was just a matter
of time before Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from
Mumbai, India developed Laughter Yoga in 1995.
I confess to being very excited about this discipline. So I took the plunge or should I say my joyful baton, and
received my Hatha Yoga Teacher diploma and started
teaching in 2005. After studying Laughter Yoga and its
exercises, when you consider the possibilities of
two such powerful disciplines, it was a natural
progression for me to combine the two and call
this practice Laughing Hatha Yoga. This combination
offers a more complete routine than any
other style of yoga or fi tness class!
Although one cannot say conclusively, studies
appear to show that Laughing Hatha Yoga
can help to stimulate the immune system and
reduce stress levels by up to 75%! It can help ‘you’
control, eliminate or prevent high blood pressure,
heart disease, cancers, irritability, insomnia,
anxiety, allergic disorders, asthma, tension
and migraine headaches, arthritis pain, Alzheimer’s,
depression and diabetes. It seemingly improves cardiovascular
health and breathing, offers pain relief, releases
endorphins, oxygenates the body’s cells, increases life
expectancy, cleanses the lymphatic system, increases
muscle tone and joint fl exibility, improves focus, balance
and relaxation, it even promotes weight loss. All of the
above are keys to better fi tness, muscle strength, stamina
and athletic endurance. Laughing Hatha Yoga exercises
your body inside and out, in perfect balance.
“Deep breathing techniques which increase oxygen
to the cells are the most important factors in living a
disease- free and energetic life... Remember, where cells
get enough oxygen, cancer will not, CANNOT occur!”
--Dr. Otto Warburg, President, Institute of Cell Physiology, Nobel Prize Winner
And so it goes…everything in balance,
what better time for a new start than now!
Nancy Hedberg is the owner operator of Helping Healing
Hands, a senior services company offering in home help
for independent seniors, various alternative therapies
and workshops. She holds Laughing Hatha Yoga classes
at The Laughing Dragon Retreat in Errington. http://
laughingdragonretreat or call 250.954.3733 see ad pg 7
Evolve From The Heart
Are you ready to
take everything
you know and
everything that
you practice and
let it go? Evolving
from the heart
is your core connection to the fabric of life. Letting go
allows for wisdom beyond rational understanding.
Nelson Mandela said, “Our deepest fear is not
that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are
all powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our
darkness that most frightens us.”
Letting go of who you think you are, what you think
you are, what you think you want, what you think you
have, what you have learned and how important all of
this is to you, can be both freeing and fear producing at
the same time.
Letting go is an act of doing. Doing is the action required
to evolve by letting go of your small self, which
in turn, will evolve your world around you. It is time to
stop ‘book learning’ about being conscious and time to
start doing.
At the first glance, this ‘letting go’ seems very scary.
But as you move consciously forward, coupled with the
continued emergence of conscious awareness, you become
part of a moving river of energy. Whether you notice it
or not, this river is becoming increasingly stronger and
deeper within our world with every moment of time. This
symbiotic process is a part of you and you are a part of
everything. You are already there, you only need to consciously
wake up to it.
Is your inner being not satisfied or at peace by whatever
you are doing or aspiring to do? This yearning calls you
to your core and that core is your heart. The true journey
into the fabric of life begins and ends with the Heart – Core
connection. With that core connection your conscious
awareness becomes clear and ever-expanding into pure
feeling, intuition, vitality, love and right living.
“As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.”
Dr. Sterling Desmond and Rea Ciera live happily in the Comox
Valley. Dr. Desmond has extensive experience in Natural
Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture,
Aromatherapy, Refl exology and Counselling. Both have
been involved with intuitive practices. They have developed
a practical program that simplifi es each person’s conscious
intuitive development. www.evolvewithdesera.com
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EXERCISE Your Abundance Muscle
It’s all around us. TV, online, radio and print news
are all spreading the negative vibration of fear and
anxiety about an unprecedented global economic
situation that continues to slide downwards on a daily
basis. Just listening, reading, discussing and observing
what is happening around us is causing us also
to send this same negative vibration. So what do we
need to do to keep our vibration pure and positive
during these times?
Imagine a large Vibration Meter Reader directed
at people around the world during these “challenging”
economic times. What vibration would it read?
Would the Law of Attraction vibration be measuring
fear, stress, anxiety, fi nancial insecurity, lack of hope
for more abundance, and lack of belief that using
Law of Attraction would work to attract abundance
during this big economic downturn? Or would it fi nd
the vibration of joy, bliss, appreciation, gratitude and
love (just to name a few).
Remember, the Law of Attraction has one job
— to match the vibration you are sending, positively
or negatively, whether you are sending this vibration
deliberately or not.
Staying positive during this economic challenge is
an opportunity for you to exercise and activate your
ABUNDANCE ‘Muscle’. In other words, you need to
send out a vibration of abundance more deliberately.
In every moment you have a mood or a feeling which
causes you to send out a positive or negative vibration.
Sending the vibration of abundance happens
only when you FEEL abundant. Suppose you asked
people on the street,
“How many minutes a day do you deliberately
send out a vibration of abundance?”
What do you think their answer would be? I bet
it would be ZERO minutes a day. How can anyone
expect to attract abundance if they are not sending
out the matching vibration of abundance?
The feeling of ABUNDANCE is a strong, high, and
positive vibration. The only way to attract anything
is to send a matching vibration of the way you want
it to be. Only when you FEEL abundant will you ATTRACT abundance. It’s that simple! You WILL become more abundant
when you deliberately send out the vibration of abundance more often.
There are many opportunities right now for you to become more
deliberate about activating your Abundance Muscle.
Here are some common scenarios that you may fi nd yourself in. Pay
attention to this new response that will keep you in the positive vibration
of abundance!
Your new response will be to say, “Thank-you”. That is the only verbal
response you will give. But, from now on, in your inner voice, you will
say to yourself,
“I AM very abundant. I DID attract this!
The Law of Attraction IS working!”
Here are examples of scenarios in which you get to practice this!
1) Someone gives you a gift…just say thanks…nothing else!
In your inner voice you will say, “I AM very abundant. I DID attract
this! Law of Attraction IS working!”
2) Someone buys you lunch or coffee…just say thanks...nothing else!
In your inner voice you will say, “I AM very abundant. I DID attract
this! Law of Attraction IS working!”
Someone drives you somewhere and buys the gas needed…
Someone offers to do a free service for you…
Someone offers to pay you for something…
Someone lets you stay in their B&B or summer cottage for free…
Sounds easy, yes? Well, just wait and see. Many people don’t accept
things with such a simple and short statement of thankfulness.
Someone offers to give you something, pay for something, or do a kind
deed for you and you follow the script (or learned behaviour) and say,
“No, that’s Ok. You don’t have to do that.” - Or, “No, I can get it, you
don’t have to. I’ll pay for mine.”
Oh yes! You can just hear yourself, right?
It’s very likely most of us have learned some script that we get caught
in, each time we fi nd ourselves in one of the above scenarios.
Here is your assignment. As a deliberate attractor, you will now just
say thanks and silently acknowledge the abundance you are receiving.
You are then sending the vibration of abundance and DELIBERATELY
exercising your Abundance Muscle.
Have fun...it’s short and sweet…
Just Say Thanks and Close Your Mouth !
Michael Losier is an international Law of Attraction coach and successful
author. Visit his website www.LawofAttractionBook.com and his new site
www.LawofConnection.com - see his ad page 8.
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The Alchemy of the Moment
Wandering through the spring forest, I deepen into the
awareness of presence in this moment. This overlapping
of my earthy, gutsy, lusty life with this “something” is
so touching. It is indescribable, precious and exquisitely
familiar, reforming both fi elds as they merge in
the soft surround.
Golden warm, this deep knowing fl oods the inner
recesses of my body, enveloping my being into a vaster
fl ow of essence, grand and expansive. This mysterious,
invisible connection with Source, so tangible it
is almost visible, compels me to engage and deepen.
There is a longing for this rich experience of union and
a commitment to allowing this to be my consistent,
dominant reality.
The damp cold air of a season passing, inhaled
into my body becomes fl uffy and warm, just by passing
through my unique form. A moment of alchemy
repeated a million times on this short earth walk. So
what will I inhale into my being in this moment? What
will I allow safe passage and what ancient in-breath
will I release after a long incubation in the crucible
of my being?
My alignment with that which is larger sparks the
alchemical moment. My in-breath, once unconscious
and automatic, becomes a vehicle for transformation.
My body transforms into the container for synthesizing
feelings, messages, insights and stored volumes
of memories. My out-breath, once used to eliminate
and discharge, becomes the vehicle for transformation
and reformation.
In this ecstatic dance of ebb and flow what will I
inhale into my being?
Wonder! Pure child-like wonder.
Carollyne MacLean - Soul Path Solutions, Spiritual
Response Therapy. Telephone consultations welcomed
call 250 929 1212 or email c2m@shaw.ca Carollyne is
also an avid photographer and took the photos displayed
with her article.
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Look Up! Tips for UPlifting Your Mind, Body and Spirit
So how are you feeling these days? Are you getting
up in the morning excited about your life and
can’t wait to see what the day brings? Or do you
just want to bury your head under the pillow and
pretend that chaos isn’t really happening in the
world? I hope you are in the former category, but
if you are like many others right now, you may
be having moments of telling yourself to wake
up when it’s all over. The reality is that although
we might want to go there, we can’t. Life goes on.
How we cope and try to get through that chaos
and upheaval is what is important. Our bodies,
minds, and spirits take the brunt of the stress and
stimuli that are bombarding us practically on a
minute-by-minute basis. Is there anything that we
can do to move through this external chaos and
minimize all that stress? Of course there is! Here
are some mind-body-spirit tips that can make you
happier, healthier, uplifted, and more connected,
helping you to fl ow through any curveball that life
throws in front of you:
1. Become totally engaged in the
moment. This is probably the most powerful
step you could take to become more connected
and energetically uplifted. Putting our thoughts
and minds into the future (what could happen,
what ifs), or into the past (dwelling on previous
situations or experiences, judging yourself for
past choices or actions) is not healthy. Tell yourself
that “right now” is all that matters. Engage
in activities that help put you there – listening
to music and feeling it totally, communing with
nature, or meditation.
2. Purge possessions and other things that
no longer serve you in a positive way. Whether
they are the stacks of old magazines, fi gurines
collecting dust, clothes that don’t fi t that you have
been hanging on to for no good reason, food or
substances that you are ingesting that create
the illusion of feeling better (alcohol, caffeine,
nicotine, sugar, etc.), or even outdated thoughts
and beliefs that are still rolling around in your
chattery mind – let them all go. Hanging on to
anything simply creates stagnation, and drives
your energy down, not up.
3. Stop and appreciate the flowers
around you. Yes, you thought I was about
to tell you to stop and smell the roses. Well,
almost. Although stopping and smelling those
great fragrances can certainly bring us more into
the moment, going beyond that and actually appreciating
the beauty of everything that exists in
your life at the moment is even better. When you
shift inwardly into a state of appreciation, you
are allowing yourself to step out of the realm of
thought and into pure feeling. Feeling appreciation
and gratitude is an automatic uplifter, as well as
adding to your better health and happiness.
4. Practice the art of forgiveness.
Forgiveness is truly an art. We have become
conditioned in our society to believe that we
forgive only when we have wronged someone or
something – not the other way around. Yet, looking
at forgiveness from the perspective of giving love
for judgement; in other words, replacing your judgment
with love, understanding, and compassion
(regardless of another’s behaviour), and seeing
things through those lenses immediately shifts you
into more uplifted space, expands your heart, and
puts you squarely in the present moment.
5. Embrace, not struggle. Just like that
infamous Star Trek phrase “resistance is futile”,
when we struggle either internally or even externally,
our energy is not in the present, causing a
disharmony on all levels. Our bodies, minds, and
certainly spirits, will show the effects of struggle
in some fashion, whether through pain, worry,
anxiety, or depression. Accept what is happening
as nothing more. Embracing, rather than reacting in
a combative manner, allows for an energy upgrade
and much happier state of being.
So go on, start embracing, engaging,
forgiving, purging, and appreciating. Your
happier life is waiting for it.
Olena Gill is a life coach and naturotherapist at The
Mind-Body Connection Centre in Errington, BC.
She regularly coaches people on making positive
life choices. Call her at 250 –954–2204 or visit
www.indigocrystalcoach.com
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GIMME FIVE... The Answers To Your Questions May Be Closer Than You Think!
The ancient Art and Science of
Palmistry may seem to be somewhat
‘low-tech’ today but it is actually
very pertinent to our human
quest to discover our potential.
In fact the
amount of information
sitting
right there in front
of you is astounding,
and not subject
to computer crashes,
I might add!
A quick glance at the
hand can provide information
pertinent to
many questions people
are asking in 2009. Quietly
and assuredly the palm of our ‘fi vefi
nger-calculator’ can help us fi gure
out our direction and proper decisions
to do with health analysis, love
(yes, it’s true) and career/purpose.
Let’s consider the palmists earliest
beginnings. First there were the
Vedic and Chinese palmists, both
amazingly accurate in different
arenas. This consistant predictability,
based on patterns on the palm,
is where the “science’ of palmistry
arises from.
The Vedics were most interested
in a persons fate or destiny
and much of our modern Western
Palmistry information comes from
these ancient symbols and marks.
The Vedics loved tridents in a hand
and believed they showed strength
and good fortune, in all areas of
one’s life. A grid or cross on the other
hand, tended to lessen the energy of
whichever quadrant it was in.
The patterns/symbols are often
subject to location or variation of
the pattern. A star, for instance, (also
Vedic) shows a distinct situation or
inspiration that improves life. Yet a
certain ‘star burst’ tells of a physical
head injury.
The ancient Chinese
Palmists almost always had
a specifi c interest in health,
and most still do. To this day,
many chinese doctors will
look at a hand and
include it as part
of a diagnosis.
There are so many
factors to take into consideration
when looking at a
palm. It is much more complex
than many might suppose. The
colour, feel, ridges, shape, length,
deformities (especially of the nails)
will give much information as to
the condition of the liver, heart,
blood, lymph and kidneys. And
don’t forget about stress !
Imagine looking at your hands
and being able to say---hmmm---my
blood pressure is up!!! Most people
are amazed when I can tell them
about the genetic heart condition
that runs in their family, or other
health traits of signifi cant note.
It is not really as mysterious as it
may appear. Truly the ability comes
from years and years of studying
people’s hands and seeing the same
symbols and signs over and over
again. Just like a regular scientist, it
comes down to study and observation
of the proven facts.
Western Palmistry or Chiromancy:
As you might suspect, the
west takes it all! It really is a blend
of everything - Vedic, Chinese and
European (Romany), spiced up
with added modern symbols (or or teacher’s signs which derived from Chinese nerve
lines, and Vedic family symbols.
There are some immediate personality triggers. A
person with a very sloping head line who has decided to
go into accounting will not be happy for long!!! Where
a person with a strong fork on the end of their head line
will be happy writing, maybe for a living - maybe just
journaling, but that knowledge will be part of their path
and if they are able to express it, success and happiness
naturally follows.
The same is true with the heart line. A heart line that
is fanned at the ends indicates you are giving too much
of your heart energy away and may feel unfulfi lled or
tired. A good palmist will suggest that you pull the heart
energy back a bit and give a little extra to yourself for
awhile or for a more permanent fix, help you to work on
building boundaries. It is possible to look at a hand and
tell which career direction to take for maximum passion
and success. Really - it’s simple and true!
Did you know many Gypsies only read the Thumb?
The reason for this is the thumb is the digit that encompasses
self will, essentially what you will make of your
life with what you’ve been given. For the often short
gypsy reading, there is more than enough information
to be gleaned. Add to this the ‘art’ factor which many
modern day readers also possess. That is the added talent
to add their own intuitive or clairvoyant interpretations
to the science that is presented before them in the palm.
This intuitive connection, combined with palm reading
and the past life ‘clues’ in your hands, often assists a
talented palmist to see things before they happen, correcting
and strengthening existing lines in your hand.
Any good book on Palmistry will have a visual
map of the hand, but you must be careful not to jump
to conclusions about what you ‘think’ you see. Often
times a line that may appear to indicate something ‘a
trifl e unpleasant’, is actually counteracted by another
subtle one in another quadrant of the palm or a fi ngerprint.
Often, another sign speaks of the exceptional
will-power the person had to counteract the diffi culty
before it manifested. Fascinating but true!
So the next time you are undecided in life, help may
be closer than you think! Take a good look at your hands.
It’s all there!!! And it’s ALL about YOU.
Catherine Whittall is a professional palm reader whose
extensive research into this fascinating realm enhances her
ability to assist those searching for answers. Call her at
250-752-8310 for information
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Whispers in the Wind
Can you hear a calling…a call from
deep within your soul, as if the wind
is gently nudging you, reminding
you that the time has come…the
time to shed yet another layer,
and reveal your greatness? Your
authentic self is waiting to emerge
and blossom.
Why is it that we are so fearful
of change? Is it because we believe
everything we have been accustomed
to, will suddenly disappear?
Is stepping out of our comfort zone,
really such a bad thing?
So many of us are utterly terrifi ed
of change, clinging onto everything
that we know, keeping our lives at
a standstill…yet in reality, change
is a good thing, it keeps our energy
circulating and allows creativity to
fl ow through us. The seasons are
continually changing—it is all part
of nature’s design.
Isn’t it time you found the path
to freedom? Only love will set you
free—hold on and set your sights
higher, take your vision beyond
what you know. Write down every
morning or at bedtime, what it is
that makes you smile—what truly
makes your heart sing. Meditate on
it and use your creative mind—your
imagination and visualization, with
no limitations…ride with it, go with
the natural rhythm of your body.
When you begin to hear the
calling…the wind will gently brush
against you and whisper in your ear
that it is time to move on. Whether it
is a new home, a new career or just
a different direction that you wish
to take with your life, welcome this
change with open arms. Embrace the
fear, and then let it pass right by you,
knowing that you have surrendered
in deep trust. Allow the wind to
carry you to that new vibration—that
inspiring place…an unknown door
awaits you. It is time to step out of
the shadow and into the light—it is
time for you to shine.
Spring is a time of renewal. Are
you ready to walk through the gates
of transformation? Watch your new
life, as if you are watching the sun rise
magnifi cently in the morning…feel
it, as if you are feeling the fi rst gentle
snowfl akes of winter…breathe it in,
as if you are breathing in the sweet
rain of springtime…walk in it, as
if your feet are entering the warm
ocean on a glorious summer’s day.
When the wind fi nally touches you,
dance with it, ride with the spiral and
meander in the direction it wishes
to take you, and most importantly,
enjoy the ride and look forward to the
great mystery that lays ahead.
You are the mystery—slowly
lifting the veil, revealing your truth,
the deepest core of your being. Keep
running on faith and go forward
step-by-step, as you move into your
greatness. I believe in you…do you
believe in yourself?
Rosanna Ienco is the best selling author
of Awakening the Divine Soul – Finding
Your Life Purpose. She is the founder
of Motivational Mentoring for the
Soul™ a program that helps others to
find personal empowerment. For more
information on her services and products
visit www.rosannaienco.com
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Namaste
When we are about to step forward in a
new direction, it’s natural for the ego mind
to feel threatened. The ego craves certainty,
struggles for control, and clings to the illusion that there
is some absolute “right” action to take. In reality, the
ego can never really know what’s going to happen but
can only project based upon the past or what it
already knows. The known is everything that
has already happened. As soon as you say
the word “known,” it’s in the past; it’s
gone. The known is a memory, and to
live in the known is to live in the prison
of the past.
The unknown is the field of all
possibilities. When we step into the
unknown, we are free of the past and
open ourselves to an infi nite range of
fresh choices, exciting opportunities,
and fulfi lling adventures. So how do
we move beyond paralyzing fears and
the ego’s resistance to change? Here
are three practices that can help you on
the path of self-transformation:
1. Meditate. Meditation is central to
the ability to remain fresh and open to a reality
that is not simply a replaying of past experience.
Meditation is a powerful practice for cultivating witness
consciousness – a state of silent awareness that
transcends the mind. With a regular daily meditation
practice, the mind spontaneously begins to let go of old
conditioning and rigid habits of thinking.
2. Allow. It is much easier to tolerate and ultimately
embrace uncertainty when you don’t wage a battle
against your fears, worries, and doubt. Doing so only
causes the ego mind to cling more tightly to entrenched
beliefs. Instead, focus your attention on the present
moment and allow any feelings of discomfort to arise
without giving them too much importance. Reassure
yourself that everything is all right and it will
be all right even if you don’t know what’s
going to happen.
3. Reframe. I often remind people in
my talks that the mind’s biochemical
response to a roller-coaster ride varies
radically depending on whether
a person loves the ride or fears it.
For someone who loves roller-coasters,
the ride stimulates a cascade of
hormones and neurotransmitters
that heightens the senses and creates
a state of euphoria. For the fearful
person, the ride elicits a series of
responses that weakens the body
and diminishes awareness. By gently
encouraging yourself to embrace the
unknown and enjoy the present, you help
shift your interpretation of life towards
empowerment and happiness.
Real certainty is not certainty about things; it is
certainty of your existence, your truth, your Being.
When you fi nd your core certainty within, then you
no longer look for certainty outside. The unfathomable
nature of the ever-changing world ceases to be
a source of anxiety and instead is a source of joy and
adventure.
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writings may be discovered at www.chopra.com
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Grandfather Dragonfly
I call myself Grandfather Dragonfly, and I come
from the times when Mother Earth was clear and
joyful because the people and her were one. My talking
may not be fancy, but that’s ok as long as you can feel
the love in my words...because the love is there.
On Earth Day I was telling a story from the old days
...a time when the people were gathered around a big
healing fi re on a very special night. They seemed happy
to remember that time and so I am going to tell you part
of it now. It will be the same story, only different. That’s
because a story always changes to match the vibration of
the day you tell it on...it becomes one with the hearts of the
people listening or reading. The heart of the story always
stays the same, but on a different day, you remember
different parts to tell and sometimes you leave parts out
on purpose. Stories are good medicine when you speak
them with love for everyone who listens.
It’s good to remember to speak with love yourself
because even if you think you don’t tell stories, you do.
Every word is a story in the making and it could become
part of a story someone shares down the road. That’s why
people need to be real careful with their words. Dragonfl y
bets if you thought someone was recording your words
to tell them back to you on another day, you’d think and
then speak different. That is part of the reason the old
chiefs never said much. Dragonfly is smiling now.
The reason Grandfather is telling you this story is
because you have a very special year in your hands right
now and times like this don’t come around often. They
are a treasure and meant to be used wisely - a gift for you
and your people. Dragonfl y would like to say, you just sit
back and close your eyes and listen, listen to the words
singing, listen to the pictures ‘the voices from the words’
make for you and feel the love all around you...coming
forward from that time to help you now. But Dragonfly
can’t say that because you are reading with your eyes...
but after you read...THEN...close your eyes for a minute
and just sit. That’s powerful medicine. People are in
such a big hurry all the time they forget to do that. That
is why some people get sick...The healing love from the
stories never gets a chance to work its magic. But you can
still do it, even if you are in a hurry, you can remember
the story in your heart, feel the peace it brings to you.
You can close your eyes all sorts of places...on the bus,
at your desk, before you fall asleep...but hey, not while
you are driving... Grandfather is being funny now, that’s
because laughing is really good for you. So you read this
story slow, that is the way Dragonfl y speaks today:
One starry night a long time ago, the sky was sparkling
in a very special way. Mother Earth was singing and the
people could hear her song and they were grateful. Mother
always sang, but this time was different and they gathered
because of it. There was a crispness in the air the people
were breathing but it was gentle and full of love. Their
hearts were full for themselves and each other...They had
no differences with anyone in the circle or in the world
for that matter, because the people were brought up to be
wise and caring, everyone got along together.
The voice of Mother Earth was strong and the people
knew they were not alone that night. They knew their
world family was also sitting - they could feel their love
too. The dancers began to tap their soles on the earth...
listening... then echoing the prayer from Our Mother.
Then the drummers felt her heart beat and they sounded
that story for the others to hear...the rattlers waited with
great patience. There was no need to rush anything that
night...the song was meant to be perfect. When the time
was right, the rattlers spiralled the prayer high up to the
sky with great precision, for the stars and the ancestors
to hear and feel. Nobody said nothing...the moment was
meant to be ‘just as it was’. The people knew their voices
were speaking inside and their love would make their
silent words heard...heart by heart by heart. And so the
great sparks from the fi re rose upward and their gathering
was full of light.
The people closed their eyes and they could feel the
4-leggeds come to the outer ring. This was a great gift,
the tall ones, the short ones and the middle ones, were all
present and it was good. It was a night of great Healing,
and Peace was the way it was. Everyone was still and
their eyes stayed closed but every one saw a very old
one rise up from his seat, come to the center and say: I
am very grateful for all the gifts mother earth gives our
family’ - the people nodded, opened their hearts more.
Being thankful does that. But the real magic was, the old
man had never left his seat at all. So the drums and feet
and rattles continued like an orchestra - better to praise
his words. Sometime later another old one spoke that all
the people would always remember to treat each other
the way they wished to be treated themselves...if they did, he said, there would never be any broken arrows. Love
is all there would ever be on Mother Earth.
And the wheels turned in the sky that night and
Mother Earth was a part of the wheel. Smoke from the
fi re scented the air with birch, hickory and cedar’s love.
The mixture from the pipes sang the songs of ancient
amber, wild roses and other things not here anymore...
and the people smiled inside - contented to have and be
nothing.
The night went on and the stars changed position in
the sky. In rare moments an old one spoke from the center
but they too never left their seats. Some of the people
nodded off and carried the music, the story and the love
into the dreamtime. Some of the awake ones kindly put
their blankets over the ones that were sleeping so their
bodies would be warm while they travelled. They did not
worry if they would ever get it back...it didn’t matter, it
would come back when they needed it again. And if it
didn’t...another one would come and take its place. The
people were not fearful of losing their stuff, they trusted
in Mother Earth and all of her creations to provide in
a perfect manner. Just then ‘a tall 4-legged’ stepped
forward from the outer ring and nuzzled the back of one
who gave up their robe. He was saying thank you, ‘I am
proud and grateful to see your caring actions, one day
when I am older I will come to you again and be honoured
to be your new coat and live through your love forever.
You will know it is me when you look into my eyes and
feel the love that I am. I will share my gifts and wisdom
with you as we are ONE together. Then an ordinary bird
sang to seal the message - even though he should have
been sleeping.
And their song rose higher again at such a gift, the tall
one gave them. No one felt left out because the message
didn’t come to them, they were all happy because the
actions of someone in their circle brought forth such a
blessing. They knew it was for all of them, so their hearts
were full for themselves and each other. The circle was
bright and full of wonder and gratitude for ALL things.
They knew they were creating a better world because
their song was perfect and full of forever and they prayed
the generations that followed them would do the same.
Love was all there was. Those vibrations of Mother and
her people were felt everywhere that night because the
circle is never-ending.
Now a lot of generations have gone by, but if you
reach out, their gift is still there to help you today. The
old people never gave up on their vision, and they always
kept the song alive in the heart of Mother Earth. They
knew one day, the visions of the old people would come
alive again. NOW you have a chance to create something
rare and beautiful again. Some of you think you are too
small to do anything, but you’re not, all the ancestors are
still there to help you. You are only small if you believe
you are. Your heart remembers that now...deep inside
it is waking up and listening to a new vibration inside
you, that is ‘the feet, the drumbeat and the rattle’ singing
together. That IS Good, Good medicine. You can start
healing yourself from the inside out now.
The stones will rise up beside you too...love you and
pull out the broken arrows you have been lugging around
for lifetimes. Dragonfl y says, you just give yourself a
little shove in the right direction (that is the direction of
the heart) and you’ll soon see how quickly your body
can restore itself. Sometimes you need a little help from
your friends who come from all sorts of places; rocks,
people, animals, nature in general, and that’s ok. Still,
you could have all the friends in the world on your team
and if you ain’t willing to give up the broken arrows,
nothing will change. Oh it might change for a minute
or two, or a month or more...but the arrow’s code will
wait its chance and pull you back down again. Dragonfl y
would like to remind you that you were never meant to
hang on to those things...bless the broken arrows and
bury them. This special year is a good time to make it
so. When your mind is clear and your heart is full of love
for yourself, you have no desire to be wounded anymore.
Once you fi x that one, you can give help and get help
from everyone, especially yourself. That is REALLY
Good Medicine.
So today, Grandfather is Singing you a love song...
to help you fi nd your way. Now if you close your eyes
and listen, deep inside your heart you will hear it, and
you will sing too.
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Finding Your Soul Purpose
Time is moving faster! Our earth and civilization stand at
a crossroad, commonly called The Shift. This noticeable
physical shift is accompanied by a corresponding shift
in values.We can observe how values are changing focus
from the materialistic to a more spiritual and humanitarian
vibration. Notice how we value nature more, have a desire
to help others, and begin to simplify our lives doing our
best to live in the NOW.
During these tremendous and fast changes we intuitively
know that we have to fi nd our Life’s Purpose to triumph
during these times. We begin to trust our intuition that is
telling us that we have to fi nd our life’s purpose and fi nd
it soon! But how can we fi nd out what it is?
Simplifying our life is certainly a fi rst step. Many
people have started de-cluttering to the point of requesting
assistance from specialists in that fi eld. Twenty years ago
nobody considered offering payment to get help to throw
things out, but now, we acknowledge that simplicity is a
necessary step in our spiritual development. We have to
travel light; the fewer distractions the better. Only the ones
who travel light can enjoy the trip.
Some speculate that this economic disaster, where billions
of dollars are thrown into channels that only benefi t a
few, is actually helping us to realize that the accumulation
of material ‘stuff’ is truly not what we need. What makes
it even more exciting is knowing when we have ‘mastered
manifestation’, we can actually create what we want any
time we need it. Hence no need to ‘hoard’ anymore.
Science has proven our body is an energetic system…
an accumulation of little electrically charged strings.
This energy system has to be in electrical homeostasis, to
be physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy.
Oriental Medicine holds that vital energy fl ows in the
body through specifi c pathways (meridians). When meridians
become blocked or congested, one may experience
pain or discomfort on a physical level. On an emotional
level, one may become frustrated or irritable. On a spiritual
level, one may feel a sense of confusion, vulnerability and
a diffi culty knowing one’s purpose in life.
Many healing modalities are based on specifi c techniques
that require our ‘ego’ to decide what to do. These
decisions are based on accumulated knowledge and intuition.
Questions arise such as: Is the practitioner really
doing what is best for me? Reconnective Healing® on
the other hand, goes beyond any technique, in that God,
the Universal Consciousness, (choose the name that fi ts
for you) is the universal force that sends light – energy
– information to help the client heal what needs healing
the most, and assists the return of ‘clarity’ within one’s
consciousness.
The Reconnection® connects us to the next level of
consciousness. It reconnects us to the cosmic grid lines and
the ley lines of earth. It brings in ‘new’ axiatonal lines that
enable us to standardize unique vibratory levels for healing
and ultimately for our spiritual evolution. Sometimes you
are quickly thrown into a totally different life-path, your
career may change, your DNA may be reconnected, your
relationships may change. Your life path may accelerate
a little faster than you thought possible. In short, it helps
to expand or rapidly fi nd your life mission,
Perhaps you’ll find what makes your heart sing.
Note: Although the term Reconnection is now often used by
other modalities, there is only one Reconnective Healing®
and one The Reconnection™.
Contact Anna Christine for The Reconnection™ and Mayan
Oracle Readings. www.energyallaround.com; healing@
energyallaround.com; or 250-756-2235, Nanaimo. For
‘information evenings’ details, check energyallaround.
blogspot.com
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I Believe in Nothing
This spring I have felt the
black dog of melancholia
snapping at my heels. Whether
because the winter was cold and
dark, or the youthful hopefulness
of spring casts a shadow on my
psyche, I don’t know.
In desperation to pacify my
fragile state of mind, I turned to a book
I hadn’t opened for years-“Zen Mind, Beginner’s
Mind” by Shunryu Suzuki. The page opened naturally to
this chapter heading, “Believing in Nothing.”
“I have discovered that it is necessary, absolutely necessary
to believe in nothing.” Suzuki postulates.
I sat in my chair for a few moments experiencing spiritual
vertigo (dizziness). How can Suzuki - a disciplined,
committed spiritual teacher believe in nothing? Indeed, how
could ‘I’ believe in nothing? I took out my journal and listed
my beliefs, one by one, peeling away layers of meaning.
Under beliefs-what is a belief? Why do I adhere to them?
Under goodness? Does believing in nothing mean giving
up my own sense of goodness? Do I act “goodly” because
of my beliefs or is it something deeper which guides me?
An identity of self, a root from void into form, a north star
to guide me-but one that I can see, not a phantasia. Not a
construct which I impose on the situation.
I grappled with my questions for many days. Weeding
the garden, cutting away dead wood, pulling out
long-rooted weeds, I wondered, could I keep some
beliefs? Even Suzuki goes on to say, “We have to believe
in something which has no form and no colour, something
which exists before all forms and colours appear. This is
a very important point.”
I took my dogs for a walk the fi rst sunny day we’ve
had for weeks. We walked beside ponds nestled in the
cedar underbrush. I stood for a long time and studied the
scene before me, waiting for it to jump up from sticks
and stones to magic and metaphor. I had a question, I
demanded an answer! Then it happened! I saw
how the pond refl ected the sky, but it is not
the sky. In itself , the pond has no refl ection.
So too, my beliefs refl ect who I am, but they
are not my true essential nature. Suddenly I
felt as light as a butterfl y, a terrible weight
was taken from my shoulders.
The world is its own magic!
It is so big that I can only glimpse parts of it,
sometimes. But essentially, it is mysterious and unfathomable.
Every time I try to encompass a part of myself
with a belief, I restrict myself. Every time I put a belief
on others or the world, I restrict others and I limit the
wonderful creativity which each moment can bring. To
create “Good” also creates “Bad” by defi nition. To live
honourably creates the possibility of living dishonourably.
But to live without beliefs is to understand that there
is some reason why each phenomenon arises and falls
away. Perhaps it is not to understand fully the reason,
but to accept it as a part of myself.
When I went looking for the black dog of melancholia,
I could not find him. Instead, I
found a companion and protector,
someone who asks me each
time I am disappointed - “What is
your belief in this situation?”
A friend who drags me out of my
comfortable home and shows me
a bigger world.
Yes, Yes, Yes, the world IS
its own magic!
Julia Star (Allen) - Cowichan Bay - author of “Work, Love,
Wisdom-the Three Great Ways.” is available to assist you to
embrace your own wholeness. Visit www.longboatcounselling.
com for info/appointments.
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PAWSitively Yours... from the Sceptre King
Ah - my noble roots! Look at the poise and peaceful contentment
of these big cats.What balance and support. What a
family.From the city to the jungle - family ties still remain
strong. Yup, the one thing I do know, whether it is natural
or urban, it does sometimes seem like it’s a jungle out there.
Especially now. I confess I’ve been eavesdropping on some
of your conversations, and get the feeling a lot of people
are running scared right now. Whether its business, fi nances
or relationships, there seems to be a feeling of let’s just run
and get away from it all.And you know what? Although
it seems like the best thing to do at the time, I can tell you
from personal experience, all it does is make your pursuer
chase you even more. I oughtta know...running and chasing
is part of my history - the lineage of the big cats. Perhaps I
am somewhat removed from my royal family at the moment,
but you’ll have to agree, family ties run deep.
I also hear some of you say you don’t even know who
your family is because you don’t seem quite like anyone
else you’re related to. That’s OK, because I’ve been thinking
a lot about families, after all, this is the season when
new ones are created. The eagle’s eggs are hatching and
little birds are building nests. It really is an exciting time
with new life bursting forth all around us. So with all this
moving and shifting inside and out, I’ve decided to create
a new family. It will be a ‘family of choice’. That means
that you look around and pick your favorite people, the
ones that seem to understand you, or if they don’t, at least
they let you be yourself and love you anyway. They are the
...have I told you lately that I love you?...
people who rise up to support you when you least expect
it and smooth out the road before you. The best part is you
also do the same thing for them, or someone else...like the
‘pay-it-forward’ concept. Yes, I was thinking I could ‘energetically
adopt’ you. That would give you family rights
to the BEST of my world.
That would mean I could share with you the power of
the giant cats. Think about it...wouldn’t it be nice to have
the presence of mind to be patient and wait until the moment
was exactly right before you made your move? Wouldn’t it
be perfect to be sure of your ability to make the right decisions
and not be infl uenced by other people around you. How
about laying around in the warm sun and charging up your
body when it gets tired - guilt free. Musn’t forget frolicking
in the meadows, or tumbling down a hill ( I guess that
would be like skiing or playing golf to you). Imagine not
being scared, because you ‘centered yourself in your own
power’ and hence were energetically very balanced and not
easily swayed from your course. Then it follows that you
just do the things that need doing when they arise, instead
of letting them pile up until everything seems impossible to
manage. Cats are very good at living in the NOW. Not bad
at sharing either or at fi nding a way to stay afl oat when they
have to. I call that believing in yourself and knowing your
life is worth living, even if you are down on your luck in
the moment. That’s why we have a cat door at our house...
so I can share my good fortune, and you can too, sharing
the goodness with others that need your help. Oh yes, and
the best part of being part of my family is you get to Purrr
whenever you please. Purrr for yourself and purrr for the
others, it’s great vibrational therapy and makes you feel
wonderful...solves all sorts of problems. Purr a little every
day and your life will soon change for the better. You’ll feel
warm and fuzzy inside. So there you go, we’re about to start
a new wave, by running and chasing, with people opening
their arms and hearts and embracing life around them, just
because they can! Wow, do I ever Love you!SK
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Stones and Crystals
Quartz! Big rocks! Precious gems! The king’s crown, the
gypsy’s ring and the beggars pebble’s! It is TRUE that all
gemstones and minerals have a place and a purpose, even if we
do not always understand them. The King may have considered
the beggar’s pebbles to be the lowest sort - rough without
clarity. True, the gems in his crown assisted him to make wise
decisions and to be fair and honest in his undertakings,but
the poor man’s pebbles were happy stones that attracted
trustworthy friends and expanded his heart. Perhaps from
a monetary perspective one set was more valuable, but the
King would have been a happier man had he popped a few
common pebbles into his own pocket.
Yes specifi c members of the mineral kingdom do exhibit
distinctive attributes for assisting us with various situations.
The stones often mirror our human world.Just as each person
has a line of work; such as mechanics, counselors, gardeners
or smiling monks, the stones also exhibit special talents.
Luckily you don’t need to meet and memorize every one of
them. Just as you pick up a directory to find someone when
you need their services, there are many crystal reference books
to thumb through, with full bios on every known mineral.
However, when you are searching for a stone, it is better to
concentrate less on the ‘attributes’ and trust your intuition and
heart to help you decide what you are ‘drawn to’. I am not a
fortune teller, but I confi dently predict, when you check the
books later, you will see that you made the right choice.
Just as the expert craftsmen in the physical world have
designations that indicate the level of their accomplishment,
it is true that the Master Crystals are in the same league.
These are exceptional crystals of the highest vibrations. Their
frequency is impeccable, their integrity precise and highly
evolved. Just like an old-time-master-craftsman, they may not
always look the way you would expect them to. Not likely
a suit and tie there. The stones are the same, they may hide
behind a ‘plain physical’ appearance, but as soon as they ‘go
into action’ you feel transformational energy emanating from
them. They are conscious of who they are, totally dedicated to
transmitting the vibration of LOVE. Master Stones really love
working and playing with their human co-workers. Whether
it be visiting hospitals, car rides to brighten up low-frequency
neighborhoods, or playing with children on a park bench, you
can be sure life is never dull in their company.
Finding a Master Crystal is not always as direct as you
might guess...more often than not, the stone fi nds you. Again
this can be similar to the way ‘special people’ often fi nd you
synchronistically in the bank line-up or through word-ofmouth.
Once connected, these ancient family stones, like the
good friends they are, will assist you to remember who you
ALREADY are and, more importantly, start acting like it.
SSttoonneess aanndd CCrryyssttaallss Master Stones commonly display special geometries
on their faces such as chanellers, phantoms, Isis, transmitters
or twins….(check these terms in the books).What it
means to me is that the stone has many facets of who it
is, and it is ‘choosing’ to use its multiple gifts just like
us. The magic of NOW, is that they are no longer hiding
out in caves underground!
The universe ALWAYS provides us with assistance
when we need it, and the Master Stones can feel your
energetic presence as they rise up to greet you. When you
begin to operate from a place of love, as they do, inviting
these playmates into your life with no strings attached is a
catalyst for magic to begin to light up your days and nights.
All sorts of crystals, fellow crystal lovers, and your own
beautiful crystalline body start to make themselves known
to you. There is a master plan in the works. By choosing
to align our crystalline body within,while utilizing these
special stones, we provide a vital link to creating stability
and a strong foundation for a peaceful world for ourselves
and others. Many people are feeling a tremendous shift
right now-feeling lost, scared, and unbalanced as this
transformation takes place. It is time to feel our own ‘Great
Spirit within’ expanding while we spread our proverbial
wings, as a new facet of ourselves awakens.
Once you have a crystal, you have many options. You
can ‘tune in to it’ alone in meditation, or attend crystal
workshops. Lately I am suggesting that people use crystal
grids in which you are protected and supported. A simple
start for example: you can create an outer circle around
you with stones that support love (rose quartz), abundance
(jade), joy (citrine), or healing (Amythest). You could
also use double-terminated quartz to keep the fl ow of
energy going around you in both directions which sets up
an amazing system of energy to keep you moving in the
fl ow of life. As an extra element - studying feng shui can
assist you to set up your crystal grid in the appropriate
section of the Bagua Map, harnessing another layer of
helpful energy with your loving intention.
What can I say, my love for the ancient families of
stones grows and grows. Many of them remember us too
as they have kept the records for us, and now are helping
us remember the mission we came here to live. They are
ready to give you a helping hand – are YOU willing to
receive their assistance? Wisely I have been told…”no
matter the question, love is always the answer.” And
LOVE in my estimation, can be expressed in thousands
of ways - crystals being one of my favorite!
Amanda Delisle is the new owner of Winds of Change in
Courtenay. She invites you to visit her store to meet an amazing
array of carefully selected stones and crystals,just waiting to
meet you..and lots of books too! Call 250-338-5095.
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LIGHT ON LIGHT
The Light IS Bright on Planet Earth
today and the Light is equally bright
in your crystalline selves.
When you allow yourself to be
quiet - join the wave of stillness in the
very air you breathe, you soon fi nd a
refuge - a delightful playground that
supercedes the mundane concerns
of life around you. Ah, this place of
perfection is readily available to you at
all times. It speaks to you from within
and from your own highest source. You
no longer need to be at the mercy of
others...you are the Master now...the
captain of your ship and the architect
of your fate. Indeed, the physical swirls
all around you, and many of your
people are in the most frantic state they
have ever been. That is because they are
focused on profi t and loss - rather than
giving and receiving from the heart.
It is such a small shift in words and
perception, and yet it is life altering.
“What am I able to do today?” is the
question, spoken with gratitude. “Who
may I serve,and in what manner shall
I receive? Are my eyes really open? Is
my heart aligned with the BEST of all
that I AM?” The answer is YES, and
if it is different, quickly adjust your
perception to make it so.
These are certainly the days of
the believers...times created for the
quickening of great good if you are
ready to fi ne-tune your focus. We have
encouraged you many times to ‘joyously
pass on those things that do not
serve you any longer and ‘permanently
dispose’ of that which serves no one.
From this pristine state, you are better
equipped to see your bright and
glorious self. If you are really ready to
leap from a scattered consciousness to
ONE, then you have all the assistance
in the universe at your feet in this moment. Glory Halleluia you will sing to
yourself, why did I wait so long?
We understand it is oftentimes
diffi cult for you to comprehend that
so much of the outcome of your lives
lies in your own hands as you interact
with each other. We would have you
consider that as long as you are a collective
consciousness on planet earth, and
therefore linked via loving light with
each other, it only stands to reason that
if you continue to begrudge another’s
great good and multiple blessings, and
to harbour resentment and ill feelings
towards those around you, you continue
to hold yourself back. ‘Yikes’ you say in
your language...better for you to jump
for joy at another’s success, then your
own will manifest also.
Your crystalline bodies that have direct
connections to the realms of all that
is crystalline, are awakening to the potential
of a clearer communication with
those vibrations. Hence the vibrations
and stories of the crystalline-heads, the
‘happy-heads’ as we call them, are better
able to serve your physical selves, and
they do. They are truly at your service
if you embrace their unique forms for
the love that they are. Indeed all facets
of the mineral kingdom reach out to
you in gratitude for your awakening.
They will assist you in these times
to likewise heal yourselves in a new
way. SOOO Much Love IS present
on your planet right now, remember
your ancient password...Love Makes
You Better!
We are pleased to be of service to
you in these code-altering times, acting
as an energetic stabilizer so that your
moving and shifting may be gentle and
revitalizing. DAY by Day, moment by
moment, you re-focus your Attention
and Intention to believe and create
only what is beautiful and best for
you. Ancient codes of light of transformation
within, calling you to turn
the key. LIFE IS meant to be EASY
NOW, sing in your hearts blessings of
loving light for yourself and everyone.
Give it and RECEIVE it, knowing you
are choosing a better life for yourself.
Trusting that as you are centered in all
your goodness, you absolutely attract
the best multiple-blessings. Plug your
ears in the presence of those who aspire
to keep you burdened...smile and keep
trying. Never give up on your reality,
and you will soon prove you were
right to trust yourself and those who
also believe in you.
What a Joyous Day - LISTEN
and embrace the beautiful changes all
around you. Listen to your name being
called from your highest source and
know it is spoken and thereby written
with Transformational Grace.
The Grand Council of Light meets every
11th & 22nd of the month in a group
atmosphere. Anyone is welcome (you
don’t have to ‘know’ anything) who has
a desire to connect to their own higher
loving self in a joyful, LIGHT way. These
are powerful positive times to quicken the
turning of the wheels of transformation
within. Always at your service with
loving equality for all.
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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: : Take a moment each
day to acknowledge self; feel deep
love from your soul. Strengthening
this bond reminds you that
you are always in love!
FEBRUARY: Remember, even in
chaos there is balance. It is a
matter of perception. Align your
essence self with heightened
frequencies revealing new ways
of being & seeing!
MARCH: Be aware of signs,
signals & codes during energetic
shifts. These subtle yet strong
messages alert one to know
there is much more happening
than what is seen!
APRIL: Detach & observe from an
expanded viewpoint. By doing so
you welcome newness creating
trust, knowing what happens is
meant to be!/p>
MAY: : FBe open to receive guidance;
new experiences are coming
by doing so. Alterations of self
are occurring on a deep level;
expect joy!
JUNE: : Creative energy is fl owing
in your life. Your trust in the
‘right timing’ is now presenting
itself. Enjoyment & pleasure is
what you gain!
JULY: The simple pleasures of
your life are key for you at this
time. Appreciation of what these
are contributes to the greater
whole, energetically anchoring
gratitude.
AUGUST: : Your powerful energy
is able to lend itself to positive
change. Remember this in all you
do; it highly affects the outcome
for ALL!
SEPTEMBER: : Welcome newness
without expectation. Having the
courage to do so reveals experiences
that warm your heart thus
your soul!
OCTOBER: New direction is entering
into your life, simplifying in
many ways. Be grateful to self in
fi nding courage to let go & allow
changes. Reap the rewards!
NOVEMBER: Movement & change
are in your cards. Expansion &
growth of self are the results.
New ways of being are part of
this; you will be surprised!
DECEMBER: Awakenings within
reveal parts of self that are freed
into love. This love is essence
coming into full bloom. Enjoy this
beauty of YOU!
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 © 2009 EAGLEye/ONE
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