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LIGHT YOUR LIGHT
raise the torch and PASS IT ON...
IMAGINE A LIGHT
... a LIGHT passing ONE person at a
time across this country we call Canada.
Imagine a fl ame weaving an illuminated
pathway, over 45,000 kilometers (28,000
miles) zigzagging from one side of this
beautiful land to the other and back again.
Twelve thousand people holding a torch
and running, walking, paddling, fl ying,
dogsledding...doing whatever it takes...to
pass it on, for over a hundred days. It`s the
largest torch relay in Olympic history!
In the bigger picture, this event goes
beyond sports, because the Olympic Flame,
a ritual dating back to ancient times in
Olympia Greece, continues to be a symbol
of peace, brotherhood and friendship around
the world. Think about it. This IS something
to celebrate—something that goes beyond
rinks and tracks and slippery slopes. It is
GIGANTIC from an energetic perspective.
So let`s add a modern energetic touch, and
fi ll the torch with love!
IMAGINE people lining the streets
cheering, as the fl ickering light passes by...
(there are over 1,000 communities and
places of interest where the torch-bearers
carry the Olympic fl ame). IMAGINE the
joy of children young and old as they watch
that very special light pass by for the first time n their lives. Imagine
the possibilities of fi lling
the fl ame with LOVE!
Expand your concept of ‘let
your light shine and pass it on’, as
mile after mile after mile, 12,000
people are on the run. Some of
them are famous and some just the
ordinary people you work with, and
the kids next door...rubbing shoulders
with each other in the ‘good old
Canadian way’. Doing their part to
bring ‘the light’ to over 200 special
celebrations hosted by communities
in every province and territory.
Yes, Canada is full of inspiring
people who continue to transport
the Olympic Flame that began in
Athens, Greece and concludes in
Vancouver, BC signaling the start of
the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Indeed they are all inspiring people but
you can be too. Yes, all of us, sitting on
the sidelines, have an opportunity to be a
different kind of torchbearer. So why not!
Dial up The Love...and beam it out! Light
up your light...and pass it on! Not just once
in a lifetime but everyday. And together,
let’s share our real INNER LIGHT...and
help light up the hearts of the world!
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Celebrating Old Friends and ALL The
Lovely New Ones..
Well, it’s been over 16 years since we fi rst put purple ink on paper, in the name
of our mission to be a voice for positive change and illuminated thinking.
Yes, we were considered different in the early days (and still are)
when you had to be tough and lovingly gentle in the same breath, when the
opposition to ‘mindful energetic healthy living’ was gigantic. Our phone rang!
Some people said we were crazy and should never publish a second issue, yet
others reported the words they read had changed their lives—given them
hope to wake up for another day. It was clear we were not pretending to be
just another magazine. We (that includes our advertisers) were intentionally
emblazing love and healing light inside our pages so it would pour out when
you opened the cover. And we still do!
We were questioned by the ‘business community‘ because we wouldn’t
charge for each issue and we refused to sell advertising on our center spread
(the most lucrative spot). We prefered to give those pages to the Angels to
print your/their stories. We felt they were fi ne team members and great
guardians to help you through those uncertain times. And since it was the
CENTER, we put a staple there to ensure there would be no mistake about
it. Then the printers said we were crazy. No one pays for a staple in a FREE
magazine when they could just glue it all together and save money! But we
paid the extra because our little EAGLEye had heart and with the staple, you
could fi nd it easily!
When we added colour, the’financial wizzards’ were sure we would come
to our senses and fill up that center with high-priced ads. No, that became an
opportunity for us to print a poster of some sort to inspire you to BE MORE,
or to share some REALLY GOOD ideas that were happening in the world. And
so, in case you wondered, even as times change and the economy struggles,
we’re sticking to what we believe in. The center page is still the heart of this
energetic system we place in your open hands three times a year. We continue
to give it to your higher-self who will look, read and perhaps resonate back
to you, another facet of who you truly are. And yes, we’re still crazy enough
to believe it makes a difference.
In those early years, we provided the rare place where an energy worker
or healer could advertise because most magazines wouldn’t let people who
used the words light worker, vibration, psychic, tarot inside their
covers. It’s hard to imagine now, but in 1995-1997, when we co-created the
first Island Holistic Health Expos, a newspaper
wouldn’t let us advertise it because they were
afraid they would lose readership from the people
who thought this was all hogwash. We were stunned, but it
didn’t stop the show. We simply found another paper that would. Times were
changing and ordinary people needed a place to meet their peers who were
shifting in extraordinady ways...people doing amazing things, and not afraid
to live their truth and share it. Together, they proved there was nothing to be
afraid of. And year by year, the veils of illusion lifted and eventually it all
became commonplace on our litle island. The holistic-spiritual-bandwagon
became popular to jump on and that was a good thing. Truly science is now
proving ideas our writers have been saying for years. And so the torch
passes again and again.
We`re still proud to print words about LOVE and LIGHT and ENERGY and
STUFF that might not make sense at fi rst. Just like in the old days, there
has to be something new to discover, and prefer to remind you to use the
waves meant to overpower you, to lift you up above the crowd. We keep on
believing that if ‘we’ (that includes you) act with integrity, it helps everyone
to fi nd the inner strength to do the same. Sooner or later, one’s actions speak
louder than words. We are proud of our advertisers, who are trying to BE the
change the world is looking for and inspire you to remember that everyone
can be beautiful and caring. Everyone deserves to be well.
Since we seem to be more popular than ever, you might find it harder
to get a FREE copy as they disappear on wings of light. Lately callers are
asking where the subscription form went that used to be on page 2. They
want their copy delivered again to make sure they get it. It was a good
reminder for us, so we’ve put it back and here it is.
We’d like to thank our loyal readers and advertisers for your encouraging
phone messages and emails that spur us on year after year to continue
spreading the LOVE around the world. So, as we used to say in the ‘old days’:
Why not help us spread the love. BE PART of the Network of LIGHT we
started in 1993 and get your OWN COPY DELIVERED by subscribing today. By
doing so, you’ll BE part of the HEART that keeps this magazine FREE for
the good of all. You’ll be ONE of the ONE’s who seize a torch of of a different
sort and pass it on!
Gabriole/*
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Words of Wisdom
From Confucius...
It does not matter how slowly you go
so long as you do not stop.
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Respect yourself and others will respect
you.
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling,
but in getting up
every time we do.
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A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step.
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Choose a job you love, and
you will never have to work
a day in your life.
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If you think
in terms of a year,
plant a seed;
in terms of ten years,
plant trees;
if in terms of 100 years,
teach the people.
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Change is Magical
How many times have you
heard or even repeated: “Well
it’s a New Year and a great
opportunity for change!”
Change is a scary word
for some. As human beings,
we have a tendency to feel
uncomfortable with change
so we can easily fall into the
trap of staying in the same old
patterns that can become mundane cycles of
energy. How do we change? The easiest way
that I know is to shift our energy. How do
we shift our energy? We behave differently.
Sounds simple, doesn’t it?
I recently decided that I needed a shift in
energy so I “behaved differently” and signed up for a
5 day course. It was time to let go of some old patterns
that were no longer serving me and make room for
more high vibrational energy to fl ow into my life. This
specifi c course assisted those in getting to the ‘truth’
of who they are. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
I admit that as the fi rst day approached I went into
resistance (I’m human). I was fi nding excuses not to
attend. It’s a good thing that my guide’s voices spoke
louder than my ego. Just simply having the awareness
of the struggle allowed it to shift and then instantly
I was out of resistance and into acceptance. (Funny
how that happens.)
For fi ve days I looked deeper and deeper inside
myself. Sitting in contemplation (sometimes alone
and most times with a partner) I was focused within,
while clearing out the debris, one dust bunny at a time.
Occasionally I even found a nugget
of golden truth inside that I would
dust off, shine some love on and put
in a safe spot for keeping. Every
time I sat in meditation, new truths
came forward to enjoy. At the same
time, old energies that no longer
served my highest good,
when brought into the light,
dissolved. It was magical.
I have come to realize
that change is magical. It is
an opportunity to re-invent
yourself. Who is that person
underneath the clutter? The
clutter of old thought patterns
and old parameters encasing our human form. Take a
moment to turn within and look at a limiting belief that
you are holding. Inspect it thoroughly. Do you still want
to hold onto it? If not, let it go. Give yourself permission.
YOU can set yourself free of it.
NOW how do you feel? Inspired? Empowered?
Notice how easy it is to ‘behave differently’ and shift
your energy. With all the shifts in energy happening on
the earth, it is time to live your truth. Let us all ‘behave
differently’ and accept change.
By accepting the truth of who we are, we will shift
into the divine fl ow and then the rewards are numerous.
We are ‘Divine High Vibrational Beings of Light.’
Let’s start living our truth today!
Ahrina K Nielsen is an Intuitive Energy Worker offering
workshops and readings to assist you. See her ad pg 35.
www.AwakeningtheLight.com 250-816-2434
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It Would Be a Pity to Waste a Good Crisis...
LIVING with Constructive Living
On the 9th of December, I completed a 12 week program
for those who had recently fi nished treatment for cancer.
One of the exercises we were to refl ect on was what we
had gained or learned or in what ways we benefi ted from
the experience of cancer. In my cohort of ten there was
no one who could not do this assignment.
At the time we were refl ecting upon this question, the
January issue of Shambhala Sun arrived in my mailbox.
To my delight, there was an article by John Tarrant, a
favourite Zen teacher of mine. Even better was the title of
his article: It Would Be a Pity to Waste a Good Crisis.
It seemed to me that the title of this one article made
my subscription worth the already reasonable price. The
title alone shook me up and made me take stock of the
numerous crises of 2009 and consider whether I had been
squandering my challenges. Truthfully, I think like number
6 below, I lived between wasting life opportunities and
learning from them and Tarrant’s article has now prompted
me to re-evaluate 2009 in a very different light.
And so I offer you here the seven guidelines from
John Tarrant in short form. They may make you curious
enough to go to the library and fi nd the article or even
buy a copy of Shambhala Sun.
1. Life is Uncertain, Surprises Are Likely.
2. If You Are Alive, that’s Good; Lower the Bar
3. In a Dark Place, you Still Have What Really Counts
4. If You Are in a Predictament, There Will Be a Gate
5. What You Need Might Be Given to You
6. The True Life Is In Between Winning and Losing
7. If You Have Nothing - Give It Away
And for 2010 I also
offer you a taste of an amazing
collection of poems from Nancy
Gibbs Richard who published
a small collection called “A
Small Steadying Sail of
Love.”
The first poem has no title and
the second one is called Living With Diminishment.
In this time of waiting
and not knowing
how things will unfold
may you fi nd a pool of calm
a place of peace and rest
deep within your soul.
Living With Diminishment
It is a challenge
to accept the truth
of what no longer is possible,
and yet embrace all that still can be.
May you live life fully in 2010 and please accept my
appreciation for reading these words.
Trudy Boyle has been contributing words to inspire you
from a Constructive Living perspective every issue since
1993. We are grateful for her dedication. You can email her
at taboyle@gmail.com
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The Role of Possibilities, Probabilities
and Certainties in Divination
Peering into the future to answer
questions you may have regarding
issues in your life, is an intriguing
yet mystifying prospect for many
people. However, taking the step to
consult an oracle can be an excellent
method to gain insight and an expanded
awareness of where your life may
be headed. There are many methods
available to us. Tarot, the Runes and
the I Ching are examples of some of
the most popular ones. Each of these
techniques has evolved through a long
cultural tradition with its own unique
perspective. These methods can be
used independently or by consulting
someone who, with knowledge and
experience, can facilitate and channel
the information for you.
Divination is a method of opening a
direct line of communication between
your higher self and facilitating guides.
The information gained at a session is
usually very stimulating and meaningful
to the recipient. However, it is not
uncommon to refl ect back on a reading
several weeks or months later and note
that some aspects of it did not manifest
as originally presented. This can be true
even in the most effective, well timed
and well guided of readings.
Many forces and infl uences come
into play when entering into the ‘yet
to be manifested’ time. I believe a
useful technique to help understand
these discrepancies is to divide future
time into three categories: possibilities,
probabilities and certainties.
It is important to recognize that
the future is in a highly fl uid state. It
is subject to many infl uences. Some of
these are coming from your internal
workings and others are from external
forces. These forces too, may have their
own destiny and are largely out of your
direct control.
POSSIBILITIES
This is the fi rst, most common and
most fl uid category. These pathways
can be described as a thread of soul-self
spinning into the formulating future as a
kind of exploration of options available.
At the very least, approximate components
of your life path intentions are
mixed with lessons needed. This creates
a type of storyline portal that you can
then explore, and through which you
can get to know yourself better.
Possibility pathways are present in
the early stages of creative development.
They are very fl exible, subject
to change and have not, as of yet, been
infused with catalyzing forces such as
desire or commitment.
So then the question arises, why is
it helpful to be shown these soul-thread
creations if they may never manifest?
First, they do bring relevant information
to conscious light that was not apparent
prior to the reading. Second, they
provide a window into soul-self, a kind
of bonding connectedness to your own
life force; which is validating and can be
used effectively as a guidance tool.
A possibility pathway will go on to
become a probability pathway when
a threshold is reached with activation
forces such as desire, will power and
sustained focus; not to mention a relative
absence of fear-based self screening.
If the projected possible pathway
has negative outcomes, this provides
the opportunity to review and correct
behaviors and attitudes that have
contributed to the situation.
So rather than looking on possibilities
as just adding confusion to
the question at hand, they are actually
quite valuable as tools to further clarify
what truly matters to you. Importantly,
relevant components of a possibility
pathway that does not manifest will
always be recycled by the higher self
and show up again in another type of
format - one that may very well be a
better fi t and better timed.
PROBABILITIES
When much time, energy and
intention has been directed to a particular
pathway, at a certain point a
possibility pathway transforms into
a probability pathway. This happens
by virtue of the density of energies
manifesting around it due to sustained
focus, intention and desire, whether it
is conscious or unconscious.
Probability pathways are still
subject to external forces infl uencing
their outcome. They are also subject
to free-will changes (yours as well as
other people’s who may be involved.)
They are also subject to the possibility
of fear-based attitudes blocking their
manifestation. Time is a factor as
well. Probability pathways are more
likely to exist in the near future than
the distant future, because so many
of the components are likely to be in
place already.
CERTAINTIES
The final and least common category
is the certainty pathway. As the
term implies, this direction is already
set. This pathway can be subdivided
into two types.
The fi rst type has to do with karma
and soul contracts. These are based
in agreements and intentions already
put into place at higher levels of being
and are inherently related to what
your life journey is about: that is, what
you came here to experience. They are
presided over by the over soul and are
outside of a person’s direct control.
This is not a common experience and
it varies considerably from person to
person as to its frequency. Details may
be alterable but only within certain
ranges of possibilities.
It is important to note here, that,
although we are blessed with freewill
to make choices in our lives, free
will always exists within a range of
possibilities. Choices available to an
individual are always shaped by such
factors as sex, age, where you live
etc. And then there is also the range
of possibilities as designated by your
life pattern / blueprint, that is, what
departments of life will always be your
major areas of focus. An astrological
birth chart is useful here to help point
out what major themes are set in your
life pattern.
The second type of certainty pathway
is less karmic in nature and it is
a direct result of choices and attitudes
that have already played out in your
life. It is comprised of an alignment
between the soul-self and the subconscious
self to manifest a type of
experience that is a lesson for your
highest good. Although the conscious
self may not be aware of the impending
lesson pathway, there may very well be
premonitions, dreams or `gut feelings`
that shed some light—warning from
the subconscious—of the impending
experiences.
In summary, I believe it is helpful
to divide future time into three
categories when seeking information
through divination or channeling. Each
category is distinct in and of itself and
has its own unique value for the seeker.
Possibilities are the earliest threads of
a story line that could manifest if there
is enough incentive and purpose. They
are the most common and the most
changeable. Probability pathways are
stronger, more developed and have at
least some infusion of catalyzing energies
such as drive or desire. They exist
most often in the near future. Finally,
the certainty pathway is the most formulated,
least common and is destined
to take place. Only details and timing
may still have some flexibility.
Delving into your future can provide
helpful information on where
your current perspective on an issue
may lead you. I believe it is an excellent
empowerment tool and, when
properly approached, it increases your
self-awareness effectively. In turn,
you are better able to discern what
is of most importance to you, without
necessarily having to ‘live it’.
Gwenyth Luptak is a well respected
astrologer currently residing on
Saltspring Island. We invite you to visit
her website at www.starstruckastrology.
com. 250-653-4860
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WATER, WATER, WATER
Water is the most beautiful and essential
element on the planet for
health, life and well being. The beauty
and resilience of water, the fl ow and
fl exibility of water, the healing and
transformational properties of water is
why this element attracts such attention.
Water, an element we sometimes
dismiss – pouring through our taps,
running down our mountains and
fl owing in our rivers, is an element
that comprises the greater part of who
we are. Sometimes we don’t realize
the power of this simple element. We
hear over and over how clean water
can save a small town, how balanced
water can heal a body and how prayer
can change the molecular structure
of water as does Dr. Emoto. What
a wonder, that one element can do
so much.
Water has a very simple atomic
structure. This structure consists of
two hydrogen atoms bonded to one
oxygen atom; making this element
unique in that the resulting polarity
causes the molecules of water to attract
each other, forming strong molecular
bonds. When water transforms
from ice to liquid to gas, the water
molecule makes a physical phase
change where its molecules arrange
themselves in distinctly different
patterns. Why is this important? The
same element being able to transform
into three different structural phases
leads us to understand the diverse
support this element provides.
When water freezes, the molecules
structure themselves in a defi ned geometric
pattern allowing ice to increase
in volume but decrease in density – this
pattern creates a strength that we can
walk on. Liquid water molecules fl ow
in a semi-ordered pattern, allowing
individual structures to change freely
and move as a unit. When water evaporates
into gas, the molecules take on
a random structure that extends all
boundaries and limitations. The ability
of the water element to change is
a piece of the mystery on the healing
properties of water.
Water is much like a diamond, in
that all these properties can be thought
of as different facets of a diamond. The
many facets of diamonds allow us to
visualize the diversity of this precious
and simple element.
Alkaline pH is just one of these
facets. Alkaline water has more excess
oxygen and alkaline minerals than
neutral or acidic tap water. The highly
oxygenated water has the oxygen molecule
in the stable bias OH- form that
is needed by our cells. Each of these
ions is bonded with an alkaline mineral
in the all important colloidal form (dispersed
evenly throughout the water).
At a pH level between 8-10, ionized
alkaline water will have hundreds of
times more excess oxygen than neutral
tap water and no acidic elements
or toxic substances in it. Alkaline
water contains many hydroxyl ions.
Hydroxyl ions remove free radicals,
which are unstable oxygen molecules
that cause damage and disease to our
body. Once the hydroxyl antioxidants
and free radicals have cancelled
each other, the result is that the body
is supplied with
extra oxygen and
energy.
D r i n k i n g
alkaline water
is like drinking
nature`s best water,
glacial water.
If you measure
the properties of
glacier water, considered
the very best drinking
water, it has similar
properties to Ionized Alkaline
Water: Alkaline
pH, micro clusters, high
colloidal mineral
content,
active hydrogen,
negative
ORP values
(the strength
of measured
oxygen in the
water), bioenergy
levels
and general life enhancing antioxidant
properties. The micro-clusters
in alkaline water are smaller, making
it easier for the body to absorb and
hydrate the cells.
How can we convert the water
inside our houses to the life-enhancing
alkaline ionized water? There are
many machines on the market, yet
how do they really work?
The ALKAL-LIFE Water Machine
attaches to your sink`s faucet.
There are platinum-titanium plates
inside the chambers that are separated
by a special membrane with very
tiny holes. These holes are so small
they fi lter the alkaline elements in
one chamber and the waste water
get discarded by a second chamber.
By choosing different pH levels you
can easily drink alkaline water and
water your plants, and then switch to
acidic water to hydrate and normalize
your skin’s pH and also clean your
vegetables.
The ionizer
does not add
any chemicals
or minerals to
the water. It
only splits the
minerals already
in the
water to the
alkaline side
and the acid side.
The Alkal-Life machine
also uses a process
called electrolysis
that produces Antioxidant
Water.
Electrolysis
is a process
whereby an
electric current
is passed
through water
containing an
electrolyte (a
mineral ion,
for example), causing oxidization
and reduction reactions that would
not otherwise have occurred. The
water on the anode side is oxidized
and the water on the cathode side is
hydronized, thus antioxidant water
is produced.
Water is truly as precious as a
diamond and with all the facets coming
together it is our most abundant
and life sustaining element on earth.
Good water makes all the difference!
Technology has brought nature into
our homes, giving us the tools to
assist our bodies in healing and
maintaining health.
call Isaiaha for further information
250-618-3888 or leave a message at
250-716-2777
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25 years - An Amazing Celebration
It is easy to forget or perhaps not to have known at all, what the world was
like 25 years ago! We say this because not much actually survives for 25
years in todays throw away society. When we consider this in light of the
added hurdles in the spirituality/metaphysical realms of transformation,
the resistance was even greater. If you think there are roadblocks now...
imagine how gigantic they were then. There was no ‘energetic bandwagon’
to jump onto...no accolades for Teachers of the Heart. One was met with
fi ve pounds of resistance for every ounce of encouragement ever received.
The leaders of those times had little to draw on - save for a powerful force
inside themselves... a small voice, that shouted when necessary, “NEVER
Give Up!”
It takes a lot of stamina, inner reserve and no doubt a glimpse of our
unique Divine connection to keep it up for 25 years. In one’s heart, the desire
and motivation to assist others HAD to be gigantic, perhaps even more like
a passionate echo through the inner hallways of one’s own spirit. There was
little space for the luxury of doubt and regret. When one fell down there
was no time to have a little nap...’Get Back Up NOW’, was the order of those
days. So we salute one of those rare people who paved the way for you
today. Hats off to Gail Muzio, for standing tall for 25 years when it wasn’t
easy, for gettng up when she didn’t feel like it, for thinking of others before
herself and Dancing with the Grace of God, because she knew how.
It’s time for a party to celebrate the long-term accomplishment of this
Visionary metaphysician Dr. Gail Muzio (nee Schultz) of the Victoria Centre
for Self Awareness. She invites you to participate and celebrate
in the “Now is the Time” Expo May 21-23, 2010 in beautiful
Sidney, BC.
The ‘Now Is The Time’ Expo is desgined to unleash our innate potential;
Awaken Spirit to a higher expression and Renew Passion – all these
in the areas of health and vitality; relationships and prosperity, including
serenity and contentment.
Gail & the Centre are delighted to have Michael Losier, an outstanding
and renowned speaker, for the Friday evening key note address. Many will
remember that Michael is the author of the best selling book “The Law of
Attraction”. His presentation will be followed by a mini concert featuring Jack
Fowler from Alabama. Jack is well known and in demand for international
New Thought conferences globally.
The Expo will also feature thirteen New Thought visionary
leaders from across Canada. It will be informative, educational, experiential
and transformational. New Thought teaches that we are spiritual beings in a
spiritual universe governed by spiritual laws. It explores body - mind - soul
connection; conscious living as a lifestyle with freedom from restrictions.
This event will be a celebration of Dr. Gail’s 25th year as Director / Spiritual
Leader of the Victoria Centre for Self Awareness, as well as the Centre’s birthday.
She will be retiring from that position following the event; however, she will continue
to be very active in empowering people and promulgating New Thought in Canada
through her consulting company, Live Your Vision. The Centre is currently considering
a merger after Gail’s retirement, with the Centre for Inspired Living, a new centre in
downtown Victoria.
In the past The Centre for Self Awareness has brought in such enlightened people
as Dr. Bernie Siegel, Dr Deepak Chopra & John Bradshaw. So mark your calendar for
May 21-23 and plan to come and enjoy this amazing event.
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Soul Catching for the New Year
The earth pauses in her ever restless path at
solstice and then begins a new journey into the
ellipse. A few weeks before and after the solstice
is the best time to solicit guidance and inspiration for
new directions. This is why so many traditions have their
most important celebrations now.
In my practice, I have developed techniques that
help us access our own soul’s wisdom. I call these rituals
Soul Catching. These are rituals of noticing omens,
which the world gives us when we enter into a sacred
frame of mind.
Ancient sages and crones recognized intuitively what
our most advanced physicists are now just beginning to
understand -that we live in a unifi ed fi eld of conscious,
sentient matter, endlessly creative, inter-connected and
inter-infl uential. Therefore, when we go out into the world
in a ritual of deep noticing, we are refl ecting what we
already are, a part of the wisdom of the world.
What we notice in the outer world we are simultaneously
grasping inside as well. With this knowledge, like
a key in a door, what we notice becomes an omen. With
soul catching, the omen can become a soul reflection.
-Try this-
?? Go outside to a favourite place in nature. Stake out
a place where you can draw a circle on the ground, with
your eyes or by placing rocks in the four directions.
?? Stand for a moment in the centre of the circle
with your eyes closed. Become aware of your body, close
your eyes and come fully into the moment. Step into the
east direction fi rst, the beginning of life, where the earth
turns for the New Year.
Now open your eyes. Notice
the world around you- as
it is. What is the fi rst thing you
notice? Don’t edit your fi rst
choice no matter how incongruent
or insignifi cant it seems.
At these times, everything is
signifi cant and everything is an
omen. Omens may be scents,
events, sounds or changes in
the environment. Repeat for the other three directions.
?? Go back inside and quickly write out what you
noticed in each direction with just a few words. e.g. East-a
chickadee sang.
?? Now for the soul catching. Follow back with the
world message. The world turned up at that moment with
a message for you-what was it? Ask yourself “Where in
my life is this omen signifi cant?” e.g. Where in my life do
I need to be more like a singing bird?
?? Follow back, follow back. You will know by the
feeling you get with each question what the message of the
omen is. e.g. Perhaps I need to be more straight-forward
(like the bird) in my communications?
?? You will know when you come to the soul message
by a feeling of resolution, relief or joy. The Aha!
Moment. e.g. That’s it! I’ve been really afraid of saying
some things to some people that need to be said.
??Write down each message and remember to create
an action commitment to each insight e.g. In this next
year, when I feel I need to, I will speak up and say my
truth, even when I’m afraid.
?? Now repeat the same process for the other three
directions. They will all hold some wisdom, which you
need at this point of your journey. Write out these commitments
and put them behind a mirror. Look at them during
the year when you feel you need guidance and strength.
Julia Star is a counsellor and healing facilitator. She can be
reached at 250-709-9673. www.longboatcounselling.com.
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This is just a test
Are you ready for the
shift that is happening
to each and every one
of us now?
An even better question would be: Are those of us
who are spiritually awakened now ready to help those
who are beginning to do their own shift?
As we approach the 2012 marker, more and more people
will be opening to that greater, divine facet of themselves.
The truth is, we are already in this energy shift and will
continue to be for 4-5 years after 2012.
Within my healing practice, many people are coming
to me with similar symptoms: depression, insomnia, feeling
as if they’re going crazy, not able to stop the “head
chatter”, feeling out of step with what they perceive as
“normal” human-behaviour, seeing or having visions,
hearing voices and the list goes on.
My fi rst words to each client are: “You are normal.
This is just a test you’ve given yourself for your own
personal spiritual growth.”
You see, each person awakens at their own specific
time. If you have not been exploring your own spiritual
journey, focusing only on career, home, family or health,
then sometimes your opening may be feeling out of touch
with reality. Your whole life suddenly goes sideways and
you no longer know who you are.
Congratulations! You’ve just opened spiritually.
It may feel frightening to you and you think no one
knows what you’re going through or that no one understands.
The solution? Just breathe! Know you are not
alone. Many others have experienced what you’re now
going through and they have all come through quite fi ne.
We are NEVER given more than we can handle.
Every test we give ourselves is about spiritual growth,
regardless of how we perceive it. Be it through relationships,
jobs or health, we are continually testing ourselves.
When we are spiritually aware of how this works, then
we can consciously begin creating the type of life we
truly want, be it better health, better relationships, more
money - the list goes on.
We are no longer spiritually asleep. That being said,
I feel it is important for the person to then decide what
healing modalities will work for him or her to ensure
the transformation is a smooth one. No practitioner has
all the answers or techniques that each newly awakened
soul might require. You’ll need to make choices that
feel aligned with your own way and perhaps even give
yourself permission to seek assistance in the first place.
That`s OK, most of us were brought up to `do it alone`.
But times are different. This was meant to be easy!
My observations have been that as people release old
negative emotional patterns, they begin to shift into a
higher awareness of who they are and why they are here.
As they work through these releases, their transition brings
them into higher spiritual knowledge, greater compassion
for their fellow human beings and for animals, as well
as greater compassion, understanding and care of our
Mother Earth. How beautiful and timely!
For some people this transition is rapid and for others
it takes longer. It is appropriate for each individual to do
this at his or her own pace and not become disillusioned
if it feels like it’s taking too long. Everyone integrates
information differently.
Remember, this is just a test. Live in peace, love your
fellow human beings. Remember we are not alone and
we can stand to serve each other. Namaste.
Beryl Thielmann offers spiritual guidance, is a practitioner
of the Reconnection TM, teaches crystal healing, meditation,
channelling ,EFT and Reiki, including a workshop for healing
animals. Contact her at www.enlightenmentconsultations.com
email: crystalpure@telus.net / 250-337-5211 See ad pg 36.
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Munay-Ki
The Munay-Ki are the
nine rites of initiation
to become a person
of wisdom and
power, one who
has acccepted
the stewardship
for all creation.
The rites or energetic
“codes”
for the new human
known as “Homo-
Luminous” or “Light
Being”, are gifts from the
shamans of the Amazon and of the
Peruvian mountains. They are wondrous
seeds planted in our chakras,
grown with our love, gifting us with
self-healing and the ability to live
from the heart. They help us to BEcome
“homo luminous”, angels living
in human bodies, and they anchor us
into the world to come. They teach
us that we can dream our future, for
ourselves and our planet.
Munay-Ki inspires us to live impeccably
with integrity, with the gifts
of a clear mind, joy, beauty, peace,
confi dence, unconditional love and
many more practices of a light working
soul.
The rites are the next step in
Evolution as they feed the Luminous
Energy Field with the software that
instructs the hardware (DNA) of the
body to manufacture proteins that create
our body. They allow us to grow
a new body that ages, heals and dies
differently.
Munay-Ki means “I love you”
or “Be As Thou Art”. It is translated
from the Quechua language of the
Q’ero, the lineage of Earthkeepers
who travelled from the Hindus Valley,
crossed the Bering Straight from Siberia
and settled deep
in the Amazon and
high in the Peruvian
mountains
some 30,000
years ago.
They knew
their wisdom
rites would
survive and
be called upon
by Westerners
when the time was
right. The time is
right now!
The first seven rites have always
been available and the last two rites
were given later, with the ninth rite
being gifted to Westerners in 2006.
The Laika, or Earthkeepers, are
ordinary men and women who live
extraordinary lives. The transmission
and growth of these rites within us
allow us to be extraordinary too, as
we learn to live in Grace.
I first took these rites in February
of 2007 and since then my life has
literally turned around. Before taking
these rites, I was working at a job I
was unhappy with and was looking
at fi ve more years of the same thing.
Something wonderful grew within
me as the rites settled in and I fearlessly
stepped out of that job and
into one that allowed me to pursue
my passion, which is energy healing
on all levels.
Munay-Ki is indeed a helping hand
into the new consciousness that is
heralding the dream of a new world.
A beautiful new world...one that is
lived from the heart.
Kate Deakin lives in Port Alberni, BC
and continues to expand her growing love
of energy work. See her ad for dates of
courses or call 250-724-1553.
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Zerona
Nobody knows exactly why, but the new
year is usually the instigator for big
dreams and fancy plans for losing
weight. Plans that within a month or
two seem to fall by the wayside. The person who
‘made the deal with the Universe’ is often left
feeling inadequate and guilty. It seems to
happen every year.
Some years in our own enlightened
way, we say...forget it...I’ll love myself just the way
I am and leave it at that. I’ll pass on my favorite
pants to my thinner friends. Right! We say it out
loud but in our hearts, most people don’t really
mean it. It may just be a lousy inch or two, but
when our effort doesn’t appear to pay off, we feel
defeated. You see that’s the big issue, you really
try! You do it right, yet to no avail, not like some
people who drink water with
their friends and snack on a
family size chocolate bar in
the middle of the night.
So why is it that losing
weight has become such a wild
dictator in our lives? How is it
capable of throwing the curve
ball our way just when we think we are on course?
What is it that makes us dream of running off to
Hollywood and dealing with it like a movie star?
The truth is, I don’t have the answers to the
above questions...but the ‘very GOOD’ news is, there
is a new tool out there that can give you the ‘quick
start’ you just might need. May I introduce to you a
new laser called Zerona™, a machine that looks a
little like a friendly octopus. At the mention of laser,
some of you are ready to run... but wait!
ZERONA™ is a new non-invasive body
sculpting procedure designed to remove fat and
contour the body without invasive surgery. Unlike
other procedures, it allows the patient to continue
daily activities without interruptions from surgery,
pain, wounds, or garments. ZERONA™ works by
utilizing the Erchonia® Laser Scanner, which is
also FDA market cleared (USA) for laser assisted
liposuction.
The Laser Scanner allows for the emulsifi cation
of adipose tissue, which releases into the interstitial
space. The excess fat is then passed
through the body during its normal
course of detoxifi cation. Simply put,
it zaps away fat without the bruising,
scars or downtime, and penetrates the
fat cells causing them to leak out fat.
The photographs below
show the low level laser’s ability
to emulsify adipose tissue.
The pictures indicate the collapse of the rigid
adipose cell and the secretion of triglycerides
and fatty acids.
The procedure is a cool touch laser that
doesn’t burn skin and is effective for small
pockets of fat like double chins and belly fat. It
usually takes about 6 treatments.
You should be pleased to know that the fat
cells are still there. You have not lost any body
parts. The ZERONA™, like any good friend is
here to assist you, not take over the rest of your
life. It simply clears the path (or old fat, in this
case) for you to make a fresh start. YOU then
have a responsibility to yourselves to continue to
drink water, exercise, eat properly and anything
else that you would normally do to maintain a
healthy body. As long as you do your part...
the fat says off.
In short, in the ZERONA™ non-invasive
body contouring procedure, the laser is applied
externally and has proven through double blind
clinical trials to emulsify adipose tissue.
True, this solution may not be for everybody,
but for some, it IS the answer to the New
Year’s Dream!
Terry Lenore, RMT, is the owner/operator of the
EuroScape Spa call her at 250-591-3876 to fi nd out
how she can assist you. www.euroscapespa.ca
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What is Anxiety?
Today there are more people of all ages
experiencing stress or anxiety in their
lives, although they are not clear of
the root cause. They are asking themselves,
“why can’t I cope and what is
wrong with me?” They are seeking the
help of health practitioners and counselors.
Often the standard procedure
is to prescribe anti-depression/anxiety
drugs or sleep medications. Natural
medicine practitioners will prescribe
herbal formulations with fewer side
effects. However, while these and
other methods may provide some
relief or distraction, they do not address
the core root of ‘anxiety’.
Could it be that we are misreading
anxiety or its symptoms as being
individual rather than an energetic
collective experience?
We have all been taught since
childhood that we are separate from
the rest of our environment. Many
people are beginning to understand
that being separate is impossible;
rather, we are all energetic beings
who are part of the energetic stream
of consciousness, including everyone
and everything (pure energy/pure
feeling).
For instance, in 2008 Dr. Jill Bolte
Taylor, a respected brain scientist,
described this energetic stream of
consciousness in her personal story
about her stroke. She interpreted it
through her research on the relationship
between the left and right hemispheres
of our brains. In Ms. Taylor’s book,
My Stroke of Insight, she describes
our “right hemisphere or right brain
as being one of two cognitive minds”.
According to Dr. Taylor, “experiencing
peace is choosing to step into the right
hemisphere of our brains where we are
the life force power of the universe, at
one with all that is. It is our left hemisphere
or left brain that comprehends
our selves as being separate from the
flow.” *
How does one choose peace by
stepping into the right hemisphere of
the brain? How does one embrace and
operate from energetic fl ow, instead of
from one’s anxious personality?
It begins by letting go of what you
think you know and who you think
you are, and how important all of this
is to you.
Letting go is consciously relaxing
into the awakening ‘feeling’ of pure
energy, which you already unconsciously
access via your brain’s right
hemisphere.
Consciously awakening can be
frightening because letting go leaves
one with seemingly no points of reference.
Therefore, one keeps running
back to try to fi t within the parameters
of one’s personality but once they begin
awakening they cannot comfortably fi t
back within this ‘box’ any longer.
The collective feeling of anxiety
relates to our avoidance of awakening
to pure energy/pure feeling, which
represents the energetic flow of consciousness.
Feelings we identify as
‘anxiety’ relate to our avoidance of
feeling our pure energy being. Fear
gets ‘driven up’ by the personality,
which ultimately uses nothing more
than fear and control in its relationship
to life. The sum of all these fears
relating to anxiety culminates in the
fear of death by the personality.
We are not separate from the pure
energy fl ow. As we move consciously
forward, we become part of a moving
stream of energy. Whether one
is aware of it or not, this stream is
becoming stronger and deeper within
our world. This symbiotic process
is part of you and you are a part of
everything.
It is now everyone’s responsibility
to consciously embrace their energetic
self while operating through
the personality vehicle.
What is anxiety? Could ‘anxiety’
be our resistance to the natural evolution
and development of our right
brain hemispheres?
*To learn more about Dr. Jill Bolte
Taylor visit her website at www.
mystrokeofi nsight.com
Dr. Sterling Desmond & Rea Ciera
www.evolvewithdesera.com. Dr.
Desmond has extensive experience in
Natural Medicine, Traditional Chinese
Medicine, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy
and Counseling. They have developed
a practical program that simplifi es
each person’s conscious intuitive
development. 250-941-8777 See ad
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Weeds - The Healing Power
We live in a very visual society.
We watch fi lms, and we watch
television. Things need to
“look” a certain way. People
need to “look” a certain way.
Yards need to “look” a certain
way. It sometimes seems that
life is all about appearances.
Given that this is a prominent
theme in our society, it comes
as no surprise that the average person does not pay much
attention to what is happening in the deep, dark and mostly
hidden soil; and the beautiful and elegant systems that
have been established, mostly unseen, in the soil since
the beginning of life on earth.
It is true that what is going on above the soil can
often be a good indication of what is going on below
the soil. One good example is weeds. According to Jay
McCaman’s book, “Weeds and Why They Grow”, when
we see dandelions, buttercups, quack grass, broom, or
bindweed in our soil it indicates that our soil is defi cient
in calcium. According to McCaman, weeds are messengers,
and they are delivering valuable information about
what is going on in the soil we cannot see. It has been
found, in the case of dandelions, that even though they
are found in soils that are low in calcium, they actually
accumulate calcium in their tissues. How this happens is
still a matter of speculation. It is doubtful that these few
dandelions are completely robbing the soil of calcium, in
effect “stealing” it from the entire surrounding ecosystem.
It is more likely that the plant is either bringing calcium up
from deeper in the soil, where it may be present, or it may
be taking part in some sort of biological transmutation. It
seems that plants like dandelions may be working very
hard to get calcium back into our soil, by accumulating it
in their tissues. When the plant (weed) dies, it will then
deposit this calcium in the upper layers of the soil where
it can be used by other plants. Letting weeds grow is a
much better way to add calcium to the soil than dolomite
lime, which has an imbalance of calcium to magnesium, or
adding bone meal, which has lately become contaminated
due to the way we feed our cattle. It is much better than
adding things like chemical fertilizers containing calcium,
because they tend to kill off the life of our soils.
Soils that have low biological activity tend to have
severe weed problems. Soil, for example can become
biologically sick or dead in many different ways. Improper
clearing methods, excessive tilling, leaving soil uncovered,
fertilizing with chemical fertilizers or treating soil with
herbicides will all weaken and eventually destroy the life
of the soil. This damaged soil becomes a weedy problem
because the earth is trying to heal itself. Weeds are nature’s
fi rst steps towards regenerative healing of the soil.
Weeds are an easily established pioneer species of
plants that provide a variety of functions in the ecosystem.
Weeds shelter soil organisms and microorganisms,
prevent water and nutrient run off, and pursue symbiotic
relationships with benefi cial fungi. These fungi have jobs
that range from plant protection to plant nutrient access.
While alive, plants can share almost half of the food they
have manufactured with soil microbes to repay them for
these functions. Weeds also bring up elements that lie deep
in the soil that are necessary for plant growth; and inevitably
when these plants (weeds) die, they add more organic
matter to the soil. This organic matter becomes food for
more micro organisms, and the life of the soil continues
to improve. It is interesting how our reaction to weeds in
our lawn and garden prompts us to immediately kill them
instead of stopping to think that these plants may just be
our allies in rebuilding our damaged soils.
Connie Kuromoto from Gardens on the Go is available
for workshops and consultations. You can contact her at
gardensonthego@gmail.com or visit www.gaiacollege.ca
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Are you in Alignment
As you face the year ahead are you
thinking: “Come on, Universe!
WORK with me! I’m ready for
change! I’m willing to allow my
ultimate empowerment!”?
Now tell the truth - you’ve
thought this before, haven’t you?
If you’re like me, you’re an
advocate of doing your own work.
You’ve read the books, done the
workshops. You’ve made countless
lists of intentions and resolutions,
only to fi nd they felt more like a list
of chores than possibilities. Have
you tried vision boarding or treasure
mapping and discovered they act as
reminders of lack and limitation? Have
you ever had affi rmations that make
you feel worse? (If you’re not sure,
put “I AM RICH” or ‘I AM THIN” on
your refrigerator door for a while and
notice your internal responses.)
If you could just get your mind to
stay focused on what you want, you
could manifest it. You’d attract it. The
universal fl ow of energy would direct
your desire to you.
Except for one thing... Each of us
is the sum total of all our life experiences.
The things that were said or
done to us early, taught us about life.
These “learnings” formed the basis of
our beliefs. These beliefs have emotions
attached to them and negative
emotions have the power to block our
ability to have what we want in our
present life. The stronger the emotion,
the more powerful its influence.
Now it’s no secret that if you
change your beliefs, you’ll change
your life. Beliefs work like computer
programs. They operate in the background
to maintain our sense of self.
They direct our behavior. And they
work automatically, without thought.
That’s because our beliefs are in our
subconscious mind, where all our
feelings reside. And who we are and
what we get in life are determined by
our subconscious programming.
We have two levels of mind
– thinking and feeling. When our
thinking and feeling are in alignment,
we feel good. Life can fl ow. But when
there’s a confl ict between what we
think and what we feel – we struggle.
We feel frustrated. Stressed out. Stuck.
We behave in ways we don’t like and
sabotage our best intentions. So what
do we do? We try to change how we
feel by changing what we’re thinking.
And when that fails, we beat ourselves
up and end up feeling worse.
Thinking is very useful when it
comes to correcting a spelling mistake
or balancing the cheque book.
But when it comes to manifesting
something new, the power of the
conscious mind is extremely limited.
(If you’ve ever tried to overcome
the urge to eat your way out of an
emotion, you already know this!
Trying to overcome a feeling with
logic is like trying to reason with
a three-year-old in the midst of a
tantrum!)
Our feelings decide how we
behave and how we respond to situations
in life. And it’s all based upon
our programming. So if you’re feeling
limited in some area of your life
– physically, mentally, or emotionally
you can stop beating yourself up and
realize there’s nothing wrong with
you. Something happened to make
you feel that way!
If you’re ready to have your life be
happier and more satisfying, the solution
is not simply positive thinking.
Your ultimate empowerment lies in
changing how you feel. Change that,
and situations which in the past made
you feel uncomfortable, will no longer
have any power over you. You will feel
empowered. As a result, you’ll start
acting in ways that are aligned with
manifesting what you want.
Wendie Webber of Mind Design Hypnosis
(Nanaimo) has been a healing practitioner
since 2000,offering courses in 7th Path™
Self-Hypnosis, and private sessions in
Regression Hypnotherapy. Call 250-754-
8086 for free Introductory Presentations.
www.MindDesignHypnosis.com See ad
on inside front cover.
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Allow your intuition to illuminate your inner torch
“Know who you are – then all
else will be known.” Sri Ramana
Maharshi 1879 – 1950
So the new year is here. How
will you choose to shape 2010? How
about allowing your intuitive channel
to steer you in the right direction?
Perhaps it’s time to take the inward
journey and ask yourself what is really
important on the inside. Your outer
world does not defi ne who you are;
circumstances change as we grow. Before we can shift our world on
the outside to how we would really
like it to be, we must fi rst start with
our real self: the person who chose
to come to Earth at this time to help
make it a better place. Have you ever
wondered if maybe you are just too
analytical: trying to defi ne your life,
always picking your brains to fi nd
answers? Do you fi nd yourself making
decisions from your head instead
of your heart? How different would
your life be if you allowed your inner
truth to guide you instead of your
practical side? You are often being
led by your intuition and you want
to do something that feels so right
but then fear or doubt takes over.
You will never know what you can
achieve unless you take that leap of
faith. If you surrender and invite your
intuition to lead the way, your inner
guidance could lead you to a life of
success, service to others, serenity
and joy. We are all intuitve, it is a part
of who we are and it is our birthright.
When you acknoweledge, embrace
and tune into your vibration, your
intuition will be increased, illuminating
your inner torch. Many mystics
call this a unity or oneness with all of
creation. Are you ready to claim it?
All you need to do is to tap into your
source and let go of the mind-chatter
through focus, breathing, meditation
and soul journeys. This will take you
into your deepest core, your inner
sanctuary. When we embrace our
true nature, our creativity, we give
birth to a new life and new ideas by
allowing the creative soul to emerge
from the fl ame of our existence into
the expansive rainbow of the universe.
When your intuitive channel is your
driving force, your inspirations will
explode into something glorious.
Once this has touched your being, it
is important to put your brilliance into
immediate action by acting quickly.
Go for it! Capture the moment so
that the powerful force within will
keep fl owing into the understanding
of self—who you truly are, a creative
strength of divine wisdom. All the
answers that you seek come from
within, because you are your own
greatest teacher holding your own
torch to illuminate the way.
Rosanna Ienco is an award-winning
fi nalist of the National Best Books 2009
Awards for ‘Awakening the Divine
Soul – Finding Your Life Purpose’
www.amazon.ca. She is the founder of
Motivational Mentoring for the Soul™ a
program that helps others to fi nd personal
empowerment. Rosanna continues to
study and research her life-long interest
in mysticism. For more information, visit
www.rosannaienco.com
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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: : This is the perfect time
to fully show up with the utmost of
confi dence; your contribution of
leadership is your purpose!
FEBRUARY: Know that these energetic
shifts are lighting your path
and carrying you forth with grace
and ease…trust and enjoy!
MARCH: Be joyful knowing you
may fully take your place in this
grand play; your performance
is being honoured. Rise up and
listen!
APRIL: This is the time to meet
members of your clan in joyful
celebration. Contributing
your talents simultaneously can
dramaticly change the world!
MAY: : It’s time for less drama
and more joy; you deserve to
have light-hearted experiences.
Welcome them with an open
heart!
JUNE: Choose to be an observer.
Notice where you may offer your
energy for balance and support.
At the same time, remember to
serve yourself!
JULY: Nurturing yourself and
your surroundings creates loving
energy that overfl ows, contributing
to positive changes!
AUGUST:There is freedom in letting
life unfold with ease rather
than feeling you need to control.
It takes less energy so you have
more time to relax!
SEPTEMBER:Trust and be poised
for what is to come. This year
brings you release and therefore
freedom!
OCTOBER: Welcome new beginnings
with grace. The past is
dissolving, leaving space for
heightened vibrations, creating
freedom and joy!
NOVEMBER: Remember, when
you come from spirit you never
need worry about misusing
your power. Its presence is the
true you!
DECEMBER: Be kind to self with
the greatest respect. This creates
energetic holograms others may
join, expanding patterns of
joyous love!
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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The Reconnection - Why is it so different?
There are many therapists
who use the word reconnecting or
reconnection in a general manner.
You’ve asked why the registered term The Reconnection
® is different. This should help!
Reconnective Healing® is an advanced level of healing
that is available for the very fi rst time through the
efforts of Dr. Eric Pearl. The quick description is that
it reconnects us with our original fullness as a human
being; because humanity’s separation (not yours specifi
cally) took place a very long time ago. This healing
includes the evolution of our very being and essence. It
is believed to be able to reconnect us to the universe and
to the energy grid of earth, not just through a new set of
healing frequencies but through a new bandwidth. The
reality of its existence has demonstrated itself clearly in
practice as well as in science laboratories.
The Reconnection® is the umbrella process of universal
reconnecting which allows Reconnective Healing® to
take place. These healings and evolutionary frequencies
are brought in via a spectrum of light and information.
Through The Reconnection® we are able to interact with
these new levels of light and information, and thus reconnect
with them. This is something new. This is different.
This is real—and it can be entrained in each of us.
According to Dr. Eric Pearl; “suddenly the entire
complementive energy becomes a subset of a spectrum
that is comprised of energy – light – information. It is
not better, it is just simply more compatible with our next
step of evolution. Imagine that we had many shades of
blue and suddenly we added red and yellow to it. That
new combination allows us to create infi nitely more.”
Is The Reconnection® better
than anything else? It is not really
a question of “better or worse”,
it is a question of appropriateness. Just as you know when
you’re driving your car to a romantic dinner, that candlelit
lanterns would not make effective headlights; likewise,
once you sit down to dine, halogen beams would not make
appropriate table lighting. Reconnective Healing® is here
now to give us something more comprehensive and expansive
to utilize in these powerful shifting times.
The Reconnection® activates and utilizes a new, allinclusive
spectrum of healing frequencies that allows us to
completely transcend “energy healing” and “technique”,
to access a level of healing beyond anything anyone has
been able to access prior to now!
In the healing realms, many of the techniques that have
stood the test of time function just as well now as they
always did. Yet others, as good as they always were, are
no longer appropriate for everyone, especially within our
new, expanded parameters —just as lanterns would not be
appropriate as headlights on a car, although, for a horse
and buggy, they function just fine.
So if you are searching for something different, that
goes beyond explanation, Dr Pearl sums it up. “Experience
healing beyond anything you’ve read about, thought
about, dreamed about!” The Reconnection® is a fast track
for highly accellerated times and an amazing tool to assist
you to access your amazing, unlimited potential.
Anna Christine Doehring is a Reconnective Healing
Practitioner® for Reconnective Healing® (Level I/II) and The
Reconnection™ (Level III). Her Holistic Health Center, Energy
All Around Therapies, is in Nanaimo. Call her at 250-756-2235
or go to: www.energyallaround.com
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I Love and Accept Myself Exactly As I AM
As I welcome the start of a new year, I often think
about what I’d like to change – the resolutions begin to
percolate and I realize many of these become a place
for me to place my “not good enough” energy.
I resolve to do more, better, best… which often
results in procrastination, comparison or resistance.
In the end nothing truly gets my attention.
Often my desire to change something is really an
inner call for love and acceptance.
Can I accept myself in this moment without judgement
and criticism? Does it really matter if I could be
thinner, fi tter, smarter, richer? Does my life have to
refl ect the qualities I admire in others – or am I ready
to love and accept myself exactly as I am?
I believe as we value ourselves and our contributions,
we are able to bear witness to our greatness and
the potential ready to be expressed in each moment.
As a result, I create a new measure of success in my
life, based on my own beautiful expression.
The wonderful blessing of “loving and accepting
myself exactly as I am” is the gift it provides to others
in my life. As I release myself from self-criticism, I
let go of my expectations of others as well and love
and accept them as they are. The circle of love is
complete…
Today I…
Am good enough…
Love and accept everyone
exactly as they are…
Acknowledge my contributions…
Welcome new levels of success…
And so it is…
Liz Robitaille offers workshops and individual coaching.
Visit www.wisdomiswithin.com or call at 250-757-9794.
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Grandfather Dragonfly
It is always a good time on Mother Earth when the Wheels
of Creation turn and gently bring another gift to the people.
In the old days the chiefs sang to the Wheels of Creation
that they would be well oiled with the vibration of pure
loving intent. We didn’t call it a year, it just was a new
opportunity that everyone could feel. The sound of the
Wheels of Creation turning was the most beautiful sound
ever. You could feel it coming long before it arrived so
everyone had a chance to stop what they were doing and
pray to their own Great Spirit that they would make good
use of this gift.
As the people stopped doing everything else and gave
themselves quiet time to watch and listen, everything was
different. That is because, when they were so busy, there was
no time to weed their inner garden of the stuff that didn’t
fi t them anymore. Then inside things got so cluttered up
there was no more room. The people always smiled when
they saw how far off center their stuff had carried them,
and they were grateful to The Wheels and The Song for
coming back to remind them. Sometimes they were quiet
for a day, sometimes half of one, and sometimes the sun had
set and many moons risen before they went on their way
again. Everyone was different and every time The Wheels
moved things were different. People followed their hearts,
and it was all good.
Nowadays you would likely call that ‘Turning of The
Singing Wheels’ a new year, but it wasn’t really the same.
It didn’t happen on the same day every time either. Now,
people make lots of noise and have a big party. Back then
the people got quiet fi rst; so when they were full of light
and the water inside them was clear as the mountain stream,
then they had something to celebrate. That’s when the party
began! Grandfather thinks it is kind of odd that people have
the party before they give themselves a reason to have one.
That’s OK but Dragonfl y is telling you this story because
some of you are reaching back into your memories for the
old ways of doing things and that is good, too.
So when the Wheels of Creation turned, the songs were
plentiful and there was one for everyone and because of
that, the time was not just one day. Dragonfl y can still hear
that music around these days on Mother Earth and he thinks
you can, too, if you give yourself some time and space.
If you sit real quiet-like and stop fussing about all the
things that you cannot control, if you hold back the waves
of judgement that make you upset and decide that this is the
year you are going to go with the fl ow of the river, you`ll
see what a good ride it is. You can give yourself the gift of
doing the best for yourself and everyone around you, just as
if it was the fi rst time ever. Big things are going on around
Mother Earth and in your own lives, and some things you
don’t like and think are no good. But some of those things
that make you feel that way now will make you smile one
day. You might even laugh and wonder why you were making
such a fuss. That is why fi nding a still singing place of
creation inside you is a good way to start anew. You cannot
write the story for the lives of others around you, so you
might as well stop fretting. However, you can make like the
old people did and sit back and support the people with loving
patience and wait and see what happens before you get
upset. That is the other strange thing the people do nowadays
- they get upset about what ‘might’ happen before it does.
Sometimes what they thought would be ain’t the case and a
real miracle unfolded before their eyes, but they missed it...
because they were worrying over nothing. So it is a good time
to be grateful that you can put that aside and make room for
something better that will make you happy. The sun shines
bright on the days you do that, even if it is raining!
Grandfather Dragonfly would like to invite you to stop
and listen to your heartbeat right now. Later is better than
nothing, but right now means it will really happen. Just sit
quiet no matter what is going on around you...and tell your
ears not to listen to that outside stuff. Remember what it is
like beyond your worry and fretting about things that might
never happen, and even if they do, the story might not be like
what you are making up in your head right now. Remember
there is a force far greater than your earth-person, one that
guides you, and it IS you too, so you know you can trust
its direction. That special singing light clears the pathway
for you to get on with this year and make it the best one
ever. This is your year, One where the Singing Wheels of
Creation are Turning.
That is good...and so are you and Grandfather Dragonfly
loves you very much even if you cannot see him. and he will
dance when your music rises up to touch the stars.
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CranioSacral Therapy
Cranio Sacral Therapy is a holistic modality that is grounded in our own
physical body’s self-corrective system. This system is known as the Cranio
Sacral System, which includes the bones of the cranium (skull), nerves, fl uids,
connective tissue of the cranium, the spine and the sacrum.
This therapy uses soft, gentle, light touch over the body, connecting with
the Cranio (cranium-skull) Sacral (sacrum) Rhythm. These distinctive techniques
are used to release restrictions within our body that are shown in our
fascia. Fascia is a thin membrane that surrounds every bone, organ, tissue
and muscle of our body. Therefore, when we receive harm, whether physical,
mental or emotional, it is stored in the body affecting our fascia, which in turn
alters the Cranio Sacral rhythm in our bodies. Sometimes, dysfunction occurs
in an area completely different from where we received the harm. Therefore,
Cranio Sacral Therapy is a great therapy to release stored tensions throughout
the body for optimal health and wellness. In addition, Cranio Sacral Therapy
also assists in balancing the Central Nervous System of our body to promote
proper functioning of the body.
Recent studies show that Cranio Sacral therapy changes brain wave patterns to those that promote higher levels
of healing. It is helpful for various conditions:
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
TMJ Syndrome
Spinal Alignment
Migraines and other types of Headaches
Joint & Muscle Pain
Brain/Spinal Cord Injuries
Sinus Congestion
Repetitive Strain Syndrome
Arthritis
Aging
Concussions
Menopausal Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia
Whiplash/Accident Pain & the after-effects
Sensory Disturbances (vision, hearing, smell, taste, or touch)
Digestive, Endocrine, or Immune System Disturbances
Scoliosis
Sciatica
Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities
Neurological Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress disorder
Emotional Pain
and much more...
The wisdom of the body shows us the way to heal.
Cranio Sacral Therapy gives one the proper tools to
listen!
Stephanie Labelle has a home-based business in Nanaimo and
can be reached at (250) 327-1138 or via email healing-heart@
hotmail.com for an appointment.
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PAWSitively Yours...
from the Sceptre King
Whoopeee! I always love the New Year
because everything feels so fresh and clear.
Scattered items get picked up, and usually
one of my stray toys that I`ve batted under
the furniture appears once more until Mom
tosses it into the dustbin. All the Xmas
wrappings are gone and any broken bits
resulting from the many 4-leggeds racing
down the hallway in the middle of the night
are now a distant memory (especially I might
add, since a new kitten has arrived in the
neighbourhood). It’s interesting how the
neighbours let their cats out for some fresh
air and they make a bee-line through our cat
door in search of treats and the warm fire.
Now, I have learned to share my food and
quite frankly I don`t mind because there is
always an abundance to go around. However,
I have to admit, when the presents were all
set out under the tree, I was feeling a little
put out. I know I should be beyond that at
my age but hey it happens to the best of us
on occasion. The fact is, I was looking at all
these critters coming and going and getting
lots of attention from all our special visitors
and I was feeling proud of myself for being
such a nice guy. And yet perhaps I was just
a little jealous, and I don`t think my heart
was quite as white as it usually is.
I was wondering what it would be like
to be the ONLY cat in a house
and how great it would be to
have ALL the presents for myself
and not have to share. I was on a
pretty imaginative wild roll until
something made me stop. Uh oh!
Here he comes, the baby Siamese
has just come through the cat door.
Got to admit Siamese are smart
- it took the rest of the neighbourhood
a couple of years to fi gure
that out. Now here he is darting
around like a fi refl y. He wears a
little bell around his neck so you
can hear him coming from a mile
away, yet he still slinks around
the house believing himself to be
invisible.While I have to admit he
can bug me at times, you can’t help
but chuckle at his antics.
We have this clock in the offi ce
that chirps a different bird song
every half hour, (a great gift from
years ago). While this clock used
to chirp only on the hour, someone
(I`m not saying if it was the
2-legged or 4-legged) knocked it
over one time and now it chirps
every half hour, probably because
it stood on its head too long. Well,
the clock starts chirping and that
kitten jumps up and runs around
lookng for the bird. He is really
curious as he listens intently, then
next thing you know he is jumping
at the wall looking for the non-existent
bird. He looks very puzzled
for a moment as everything goes
quiet, and then just like a child with a
limited attention span, he`s off to chase
another thing...like my twitching tail!
Ah youth, you gotta love it! Watching
him disappear back out the cat door
in search of heaven-knows-what, I
suddenly remembered that I too had
once walked through that very same
cat door and stayed. So that got me
to thinking!
I was getting upset because I
wasn’t happy with myself...isn’t that
usually the way it goes. I didn’t really
want more stuff, because that doesn’t
bring lasting happiness anyway. So I
looked around and started counting
my blessings. I have good friends to
cuddle up with and that’s pretty high
on my list. Next, that new kitten looks
up to me as do some other felines in
the neighborhood and after all, I do
have to set an example for the younger
ones. So as I refl ected on these blessing
I had an epiphany... I needed to BE
my own present! That was IT.
No one else can make me happy,
or you either, we can only do it for
ourselves. I want to be grateful everyday
and fi ll my hours with peace and
love. I think 2010 is a great year to
be Happy from the Inside Out. Life is
good and NOW we have 365 days to
untie the ribbons of possibilities.
So Happy New Year to the New
You. I think together we’re one big
beautiful package...what a present...to
ourselves and each other. xo......SK
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SHALUHA KA &
The Tree of Life.
The Shaluha Ka treatment
incorporates
the principles of
the Kabbalah Tree
of Life. The Tree
interacts with the
world through
ten sephiroths or
centres, these centres
are known as the
1: crown - the source,
2: wisdom – the male
principle, 3: understanding
– the female principle,
4: mercy – caring and loving
energy, 5: strength – destructive
and breaking down
energy, the inner warrior, will
power, 6: beauty – the centre
and heart of the Tree of Life
– (balance and equilibrium,
7: victory/eternity – emotions,
feelings, creativity,
and artistic abilities, 8: glory
– intellect, mental/mind,
rational part, analytical
abilities, 9: foundation
– the base, the idea of great
strength and support, the
hidden mysteries, purity, 10:
kingdom – the sum of all the
energies, the manifestation
of physicality.
These ten sephiroths
or centres also relate to
ten points on the human
body – 1: the head or crown,
2: the left eye and left side of
the face; 3: the right eye and
right side of the face; 4: the
left arm/shoulder; 5: the right
arm/shoulder; 6: the heart;
7: the left hip and left leg;
8: the right hip and right leg;
9: the reproductive organs;
and 10: the feet. Shaluha
Ka focuses on these points
SHALUHA KA &
The Tree of Life.
SHALUHA KA &
The Tree of Life.
– these centres represent
the ten major
energies inside
us and when
the energies are
out of balance, it
results in the lack
of stability in our
lives.
There are also three
pillars in the Tree of
Life which correspond to
the left, right and the middle
parts of the body. The left
side is the pillar of mercy,
the right side is the pillar of
severity and the middle is
the pillar of equilibrium: the
perfect balance of the two
opposite sides (the female
and male energies). Only
when these three pillars are
in perfect harmony can we
experience and achieve who
we truly are.
By relaxing the body
and the mind of the client,
one will have a better
understanding of these
ten sephiroths and will be
able to grow on a physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual
plane; creating a better
sense of well-being, enlightenment,
better clarity and
focus of where one needs
to be for the life path.
The four levels of the
tree are associated with the
four phases of the treatment
– the fi rst phase is massage
of the head, face, ears, neck,
and shoulders: reflexology
of the hands and feet as well
as placing 10 crystals on the
corresponding centres on the body referring to the ten sephiroths of the Tree of Life
(the crown, left and right eye, the shoulders and the heart,
the hips, the genitals and the feet); opening up the ten major
energies of the body. This will allow the client to relax and
feel the energy of the Tree through the body, help activate
and increase the fl ow of energy in the body and prepare
one’s body for the Shaluha Ka therapy.
The second phase is the Aura Cleansing: - this is the
energy around you. As an example, if you become angry,
people around you will pick up on your state of mind, even
if it appears like nothing has happened, as these energies
stay in your auric field.
The Aura Cleansing will help to balance the subtle
energies around you as well as the energies around the
people with whom you come in contact. When we are
better aware of these energies, it allows control over how
we let these energies affect us. It helps us to let go of that
energy ourselves as well as from other people. In this part
of the therapy, a candle, water, a feather and incense are
used; these represent the four elements of the Earth: the
Spiritual, the Emotional, the Physical and the Mental. Aura
Cleansing will help balance the ten energies of the Tree of
Life and will create balance and harmony on all levels for
the client.
The third Phase is the back massage: this relates to
the spine as the main channel of energy in the human
body. This is related to the middle pillar of the Tree and is
necessary for the exchange and fl ow of energy throughout
the body. Back massage will increase the clients’ energy
levels, creativity, focus, and clarity and by releasing old
patterns, enable them to take the next step forward in their
personal journey.
The final phase of Shaluha Ka is Energy Channelling.
This is very important, as this is where the practitioner and
client work together to achieve the ten energy centres of
the universe. The client will be deeply relaxed, enabling
the person to be more open and receptive to having a better
understanding of the self and one’s individual purpose
here on this Earth. This practice is done from head to toe
and then toe to head: as above so below and then back to
the beginning: the Source.
The Shaluha Ka therapy incorporates all these principles
through massage, refl exology, crystal therapy, aura cleansing
and energy balancing. This very unique treatment can
open the pathway to greater expansion of the mind, our
spirituality and that inner connectiveness that we all at one
time or another want to achieve.
Kathy Seymour specializes in Shaluha Ka, Reiki and Quantum
Touch. For further information, or to book an appointment
contact her at (250) 897-0309. See her ad this page.
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Fair Trade
Fair trade is often referred to as ‘trade with
a conscience’. It is a positive movement
for conducting business ethically, both
locally and globally.
The movement advocates the
payment of a higher price to producers
as well as protecting social and
environmental standards. Fair
trade’s strategic intent is to trade
with marginalized producers and
workers in order to help them move
towards economic self-suffi ciency and
stability.
Under fair trade arrangements, less
money goes to ‘middlemen’and more
goes to the producer, usually an independent
farmer, member of a small
co-operative or artisan. By purchasing
fair trade products, you know that more
of your money is helping to improve the
lives and incomes of the actual workers.
This movement is very closely tied to ‘buying
locally’ where we directly assist each other
(regardless of location).
The concept of ‘fair trade’ has been around for over
70 years, with its roots beginning in the United States
around the mid-1940s. A group known as Self Help Crafts
began buying needlework from artisans in Puerto Rico.
By 1958, Self Help Crafts – which would later become
the North American chain aptly named ‘Ten Thousand
Villages’ – opened its fi rst ‘fair trade’ shop. A formal
labeling scheme didn’t get off the ground until 1988
with the launch of the first fair trade label,
Max Havelaar, under the initiative of the
Dutch development agency, Solidaridad.
The fi rst fair trade coffee from Mexico
was sold into Dutch supermarkets. It
was branded “Max Havelaar,” after a
fi ctional Dutch character who opposed
the exploitation of coffee pickers in
Dutch colonies.
We all want to be a part of
a better world. We all dream of a
world without poverty and predjudice,
a world where every person can sustain
themselves and their families, a world
where people are not marginalized by
their country’s economy. Fair Trade
is just fair all around! We pay for the
quality, the authenticity, the heart and
soul of the various indigenous crafters
and know that we are making a difference
in their world and our own. We, in
our own small way, bring the world closer
together, by supporting and honoring the gifts
of all people.
Let’s drive the same qualities we have learned from
this movement and support what we believe in. Look
around and you’ll be surprised to see how many
wonderful things people and businesses are doing
right in your own back yard.
Visit Winds of Change in Courtenay for great fair trade gifts
from around the world. Drop in and they will be pleased to
assist you in choosing the perfect gift for any occasion. Call
250-338-5095 or visit online www.windsofchangecollective.
com. see ad pg 9
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LIGHT on LIGHT
It IS an amazing time-sector on Planet Earth
and surely an opportunity to be grateful
for, if you are ONE of the ones who chose
yourself eons ago. Talk like that, we are
aware, can drive you crazy at times...and
yet we also understand when you look
beyond the illusion of what appears to be
true, our words are not as irritating as they
might seem to be at first.
We have said it a thousand times and
continue to say it we do, as every repetition
is rightfully new. That is because the
vibration on your planet in these times IS
new, with every tick of your clock and every
beat of your heart. The song that we sing
is the same: There is only Love. LOVE
IS ALL there IS.
Your temporary irritation with those
who chirp that things are divine, when you
do not agree, more often comes from the
reality that your perception of this glorious
state of existence is blocked or veiled by the
earthly quality you call resistance. This is
not your fault; it was one of the intentional
barriers placed in your way to serve you
eons ago. But there has been a quickening
on planet Earth due to the actions of your
beautiful selves, whether you are aware of it
of not. Your acts of kindness, your willingness
to reach out and lend a helping hand,
your persistence to spread good news has
co-created a massive vibration of change
for the better, and built fi ne foundational
blocks of courage, hope, trust and love
beyond measure.
Of course your world is not perfect
yet, but we would be pleased to
inform you that you have made giant
steps in the past year and are well on
your way to reaping real rewards from
your effort. The critical action in the
moment is that you not give up, as
has been the tendency for much of
this Earth’s history.
It appears that you have been
waiting for that perfect reality to arrive.
Actually, the perfect reality has
been ready to serve you for a very
long time, waiting for you to wake
up and notice the possibilities. Yet
it has remained neatly tied up with
old concepts that no longer serve
you. Last year of your time many of
you replaced those strings with the
energetic equivalent of what you call
bungy cords. Better that, we say, than
those infl exible pretty ribbons with
an inner core of steel... HA HA HA...
Here at least, you could stretch beyond
the confines of your humanness and
catch glimpses of the reality of your
truest self. Springing yourself free
for moments of time allowed you to
accomplish much, and get the feel for
all the goodness that lightness brings.
You were not quite ready to rise above
the comfort zone of illusions every
day, yet the glimpses have served to
rekindle your belief in miracles, for
surely you would admit there were
amazing and seemingly impossible
events that came to fruition in the
year of 2009.
It is always a challenge to part
those veils of illusions, to unlatch
the windows, open the doors and
raise the roof, or whatever it takes
to move beyond ancient abusive
patterns. Yet it IS possible, when the
collective consciousness of numbers
far greater than yourselves, can create
a wave that unlike the ‘oft times
destructive tsunami’, is quiet and
controlled, loving and all forgiving,
peaceful and foaming up high with
compassion. This kind of wave
rises with co-creation for the good
of all, lifting the minds and hearts
of people throughout the world to
believe in their right to live with
freedom, dignity and grace. It rises
like the wings of the eagle, that all
creatures likewise are to be treated
with kindness and respect. The power
of that wave starts in the heart of each
one of you, reclaiming your voice,
your power to heal and your desire
to do so.
Your human body was surely
designed to heal at your command,
from the inside out. Given the correct
vibrational circumstances, this
becomes possible...and many of you
have proven it to yourselves. As your
year of the 2010 begins with new
revitalized equilibrium in place, it
begins to make its energetic imprint
on your hearts and minds and the
very air you breathe. You will fi nd
this easier to accomplish than it
ever was in the years that preceded
this one. Your focused intention is
coming to a place far greater than
your human-self and this is a good
thing. Your need to understand the
unexplainable, drifting away and
creating space for the unfaltering
faith you were born with to be your
new leader within.
We believe this year many, many
of you are more than ready to step
up and take your place. If ONE is
ready - all are ready on the invisible
layers, yet it is the way of changing
times that a few generally light the
light to illuminate the path and invite
the others to join them.
This is a year to smooth out
the rough edges of your lives and
graciously share all the best of who
you are and what you have. Mother
Earth has seen enough of the illusion
of destruction, yet if it is to cease,
the ones that know better must fi rst
tend to the ‘weather-report’ in their
own back yard. It is time to rise up
and fi nd your heart of hearts alive and
well, shining brightly within.
So may you host the sails of new
beginnings together NOW. May you
co-create smooth sailing and call to
the winds of change to fi ll your sails
and be powered by the universal
breath of love.
The Grand Council of Light facilitates
monthly group gatherings on the 11th
and 22nd of each month. Everyone is
welcome, no prerequisite needed.
love you we do - beyond measure
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