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JANUARY 2016
VOLUME 9: ISSUE 1
Mindfulness | Compassion | Authenticity | Insight & Wisdom
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REMEMBERING THE JOURNEY

Letting Go of Being Perfect!
Donna Adams In Her Own Words
According to Merriam-Websters dictionary, the definitions of the word perfect are:
having no mistakes or flaws; having all the qualities you want in that kind of person;
being entirely without fault or defect.
So many of us live our lives believing this to be the truth, striving for perfection. Wanting the perfect day, the
perfect partner, the perfect family, the perfect life, even the perfect death. Think about that for a moment. If we
were perfect, if it all was perfect, what would we have to strive for during our journey on this earthly plane?
Growing up, I thought that everything in my life had to be perfect, that I had to be perfect. To me that meant that
my hair, clothes, and makeup had to be without flaw or I wouldnt be attractive or pretty enough. I had to know the
answers to everything or Id feel embarrassed and unworldly for not knowing things that others knew. I had to
carry myself in such a way that others would approve and not see any faults or defects in me. Everyone had to like
me and want to be around me. I wanted and needed to be perfect.
When I was 15, my fathers music business career forced our family to move to South Florida from New York. It felt
like my perfect world was completely rocked as I left my junior high friends, aunts, uncles and cousins behind.
Three years later, we lost my 2nd oldest brother to a drug overdose, and that following year, my fathers business
partnership went under. I began to wonder if it was possible that life was not meant to be perfect? Yet, as a
young adult I still thought that perfection was what I needed to succeed in life.
In my twenties, while waiting to interview for an executive assistant position, I stood in the doorway of a gentlemans
office who was on vacation. I noticed the empty chair and the nameplate on his desk and said to myself, I wonder if
this is the man I will marry some day. Almost 10 years later to the date of that interview, we did marry.
Shelton was wise beyond his years, a very loving and caring man. He taught me that life is not perfect, and that we
are here to learn lessons during this journey that we are on. He encouraged me to look at both sides of every
situation, to see the depth of beauty and goodness that surrounds us and to learn from the sorrows that we may
encounter. Shelton passed away in April 2000 from cancer. Again my world was rocked. Being perfect was no
longer important to me. What became important was finding balance and harmony in my life, not striving for
perfection any longer. I had to find the strength and courage to move forward without the love of my life by my side.
In my 40s and early 50s, I became an oncology nurse and energy medicine practitioner and instructor. I learned
to embrace life from a heart-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental state, letting go of the need for being
perfect. These two careers have taught me how unique we all are from the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual,
and energetic aspects of our being. I utilize this guidance and wisdom in my daily practice to help others heal and
transform their own lives.
I am forever grateful for these lessons, as they have brought balance and harmony to my own unique self.
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DISCOVERING MY OWN INNER ESSENCE
Time to Wake Up
By Louise Buckley
For years I was asleep, going about my daily life just as asleep as everyone else seems
to be. Sometimes I may have thought of a deep question about life or myself.but
because no one else was asking the same questions or appeared to be thinking the
same thoughts, I stayed asleep. Then one day I couldnt ignore those nagging
questions, I begin to look at things around me differently. Had it always been like that? When did I start
noticing? This is when the curtains were pulled open and the bright sunlight shone in, dazzling me momentarily
as I adjust to the new information before me.
I start to formulate new thoughts and ideas about who I was, what certain points of focus were genuinely of
interest to me and which were there merely to please everyone else. I questioned the relevancy of everything;
slowly I begin the journey of waking up.
In becoming awake I turned and look behind. I didnt like what I saw, big choices made with an immature mind.
Mistakes that left me still feeling sad. One realizes the meaning of the saying youth is wasted on the young, if
only I had known! My first few new steps were to learn to let the past stay where it belonged. This was a struggle
as I deciphered what I really wanted in life, in MY own life. Some days my mind felt muddled and spun from who I
once was and the unknown of who I wanted to become.
My mission had begun, looking ahead with new knowledge that I can finally see that my life will be designed by
only me. Spirits rose more often, the sun seemed warmer. An understanding grew from within that in order to be
authentic and real I had start from the inside out. I recognized others that walked the same wakeful path. Wed
smiled an all knowing and most respectful smile to one another.
The more I learned about letting the past go by loving and liking myself, the more I was able to forgive myself
and so release those that hurt me. I reclaimed control over my past, present and future. Looking ahead I see the
rest of my life as a brand new canvas, just
waiting for the first stroke of paint. I am my
own artist, choosing which color to use next.
Life suddenly becomes more beautiful than
ever before. I have grown into maturity and
acknowledge women like me. Each has a
different yet powerful story. While completely
unique, we are one. We are not women we
are woman.
If you could teach what you have learned,
who would be your pupil?
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Its better to cry than to be angry; because anger hurts others,

while tears flow silently through the soul and cleanses the heart. Pope John Paul II

SOUL MESSAGES FROM WITHIN
Living for Today
By Alison Strandberg
Time is a commodity we try to capture and to live with, within its limitations. It is not
containable nor is it able to be programmed or decided upon. It cannot be felt nor
hung up to look at. It is not of this world nor any world, as it does not truly exist.
Time is a concept created to allow man to make himself limited. In the eyes of the ancients, life was mostly the
same, day after day, and the distinguishing things were the seasons, day and night. That is natural time or indeed
the ability to understand that all things do not stay the same. That is all. Be mindful of this and know that all
things happen both positively and negatively. There is no point in trying to force time or the flow of time in
events. It is like trying to command the tide. Be patient, do all you can to make the events you wish for to come
about in the most positive way, always remembering that it is the journey towards them, not the final destination
that is the goal and the prize. Live each day for its own beauty and do not discount the day's importance. Without
one single day we are not the same person. Each day contains great learning, great experience and we must
learn to see all that is brought to us in that space we call a day.
If the fear of lack resides within us, it does not allow either the joy of remaining in the past nor the joy of
anticipating the future. There is no balance and no room to move ahead. It is as if we are in limbo. How do we
move on from this we wonder?
The word hope is there like a little flag blowing in the breeze. It attracts your attention all the time and you look
back and look forward and always it is there. Whether you acknowledge it or not is for you to decide, but it is always
there. Hope is always there to save you. Faith
is the place where you recognize the flag and
make sure you have secured it in your field of
being. It is there all the time to be accepted.
Hope is a little further away, but its flag will
always be seen fluttering, attracting your
gaze. What will you choose hope or faith? Or
will you choose both? In the knowledge that
the flags of hope and faith are always within
your reach, choose to be happy today and
every day.
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Scotland UNITED KINGDOM

ALIGNING WITH NATURES WISDOM
The Season of the Empty Chalice
By Patricia Ballentine
We are all familiar with the banter about our cups being half full or half empty. Many
of us embrace the intention of expressing from a cup that overflows with love and
abundance. This time of the year however, I embrace a beautiful but empty cup. It is
symbolized on my altar by an upside down chalice with a votive candle burning on
the base.
Long ago and far away in the land of my ancestors the wheel of the year had turned, moving from Samhain into
the energy of Yule. It was the season when they purposefully paused from so much in the world DOing and
focused more on BEing connected to their homes, their families and to themselves.
For those of us who still embrace a spiritual relationship to the seasons, this is the time of the void (the empty
chalice). It is the holy pause through which new life will be birthed from the divine spark of inspiration (the votive
candle) during the season of Yule. It is a time for nurturing ourselves and waiting with a deep trust in what will
surely come in due time.
I have a sense that one of the great losses in this modern world is the understanding that Nature herself and the
changing seasons of the year model the sacred and purposeful steps for living a full and abundant life. Our
bodies and emotions frequently tell us when something isnt right. The inner voice is often amplified during this
time of the year expressing thoughts and feelings of overwhelm, sadness, physical illness or pain. It is my belief
that something deep within each of us may remember and long for the time when we aligned with and honored
the beauty and wisdom of the seasonal cycles of Nature.
Reconnection to this wisdom is attainable. I dont have to reach back to long ago and far away. I can take a step by
choosing to again honor something not commonly embraced today. It is the empty chalice within each of us. It is a
space that is not necessarily filled with love and abundance and does not require a perception of being at least half
full. It is the vessel within intentionally emptied and held as void and in waiting for the right time to begin to DO
again.in due time. When I embrace this concept, what comes with time are inspiration, love and abundance.
In this season of Yule I allow my chalice to rest and I light a candle to represent the spark of inspiration that comes to
me without fail in due time. I trust the holy pause as a place to BE, and I celebrate the fullness of an abundant life.
May the seasons of your new year be
consciously experienced and honored. And
if you so choose, may your holy chalice be
filled with a spark of true inspiration.
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Arizona USA
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IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH NATURALLY
Feel Empowered to Take Control of Your Health
By Karen Camino
One afternoon 11 years ago, while laying on my
bedroom floor contemplating the hopelessness I felt as
well as the downward-spiraling path that my life was
headed, I had a revelation. If I continued down this
road, I would end up putting my health in the hands of people who didnt know
me, people who could make mistakes, and I would be forever treating symptoms
that were now starting to show from the stress I had recently gone through.
It was a scary thought and although the anxiety I felt up to this point escalated
momentarily, it diminished shortly after. I wouldnt let that happen.
At the time I had just gone through a divorce, was fighting for custody of my
child while dealing with the pressure of putting her on medication, working in a
job that took me out of the country each week, and starting from scratch living in
a place far away from my family. I felt overwhelmed and very alone. Often, I
would wake up at night having a difficult time breathing and was later
diagnosed with chronic bronchial asthma, which was to be treated with a
continuous supply of inhalers and steroids.
That day I recognized I had a choice when it came to healing. Rather than put all
my faith in the medical community to make decisions for me, I decided I could
and would take control of my health. From then on I was driven by a deep
curiosity and passionate quest to discover how our body is able to function
perfectly given the correct diet and lifestyle.
Knowing and finding comfort in the fact that our bodies are miraculous and have
an innate capability of healing itself as long as we provide it with the tools it
needs was my first step in moving forward.
As Wayne W. Dyer explains in his book, Theres a Spiritual Solution to Every
Problem, The functioning of your body represents an invisible source of energy in
the universe working actively in you and that the body itself is always firmly
rooted in this perfection of spirit, which is within everyone. So, when we clear our
mind of the ideas that create the illusions of diseases, optimal health is possible.
My journey to health did not happen overnight, rather one step at a time, starting
with the food I ate and a lot of meditation and prayer. But with each step, including
getting adequate sleep, removing toxins, exercising correctly, and supplementing
nutrients, my mind, body, and spirit grew stronger, more confident, and more
peaceful. It was incredibly empowering knowing I played a part in this.
Today, after following my intuition to heal myself, I am blessed to be able to share
this knowledge with others and hopefully empower them to do the same.
www.resettinghealth.com
karen@resettinghealth.com
Kansas USA

LIVE LOVE LIBERATE
Give Your Dreams Wings
By Tori Kayson
Im a routine kinda gal. I eat the same cereal for breakfast and wake up and go to bed
every day about the same time. Wait staff from our favorite restaurants dont bother asking
for my order; they just confirm it. I write only from my quiet office, and I take breaks in
regular intervals. Interruptions throw me off kilter, and regaining my balance takes time.
But being a writer is slowly eroding my routine. That, or my husband is. :)
Hes always encouraging me to push past my comfort level. He prodded me to write my first book, even when I
doubted, and encouraged this shy introvert to join a writers group. When our local librarian invited me to address
their readers, hubby rattled off a list of possible topics and practically shoved me into the public speaking arena
when I would have been perfectly content to hide out in the obscurity of my office, pecking away at my laptop.
Readers would find my stories eventually, right?
Now, hes at it again. Prodding me to expand my horizons. Travel. Food. Where does it stop?
Four years ago, he convinced me that a European cruise was cheaper than some of our US vacations, and weve
cruised there every year since. Weve craned our necks to stare up at the Eiffel Tower, climbed the Colosseum
in Rome, and explored ancient walled cities in Tuscany and volcanoes in Iceland. We devoured pizza in Belfast,
gobbled down granitas and cannolis in Sicily, guzzled espresso in Barcelona, and tasted authentic fish and
chips in London.
And you know what? I actually enjoyed it. Not necessarily every new meal or country, but the whole experience.
He doesnt have to sell me on international travel anymore. When he mentions a possible trip, I start rearranging
my calendar and planning what to pack in my suitcase. The payoff from opening my mind to new cultures, tickling
my taste buds with delicious flavors, and visiting places I might have only read or dreamt about far outweighs the
minor setbacks to my current work in progress.
We all need someone like that, dont we? A friend or loved one to push us to achieve more, to reach for our
dreams, to fill a hole with something that were passionate about, or to force us to face our fears. For me, its a fear
of the unknown.
Embrace life. Surround yourself with
people willing to shove you out of your
comfort zone. Give your dreams wings to
become reality and discover yourself.
Just wait until hubby starts messing with my
bedtime. Or leaving brochures for
Antarctica on the kitchen counter
www.ToriKayson.com
ToriKayson@gmail.com
North Carolina USA

LETS GET REAL AND HEAL
Balance Always Equals Balance
By Wanda L. Brown
Often, I hear women ask, how one finds balance between family and work life. My
hope is that this article will equip you to search for your own answers.
I enjoyed being a working mother, but conflict dripped through shed tears as I dropped
my children off prior to going to work. My desire was to have their needs and wants met. At times, I worked
overtime to reach that goal; yet, I managed time to remain very active in their lives and interests. At times, I found
myself exhausted, but I enjoyed working, but I loved my children.
In an instant, my life shifted. Actually, it changed drastically. I became injured, and the doctor informed me that I
could no longer work. I buried myself in sadness, guilt, and pain. I felt of lessor value, like a failure, helpless, and
severely depressed. Interestingly, I learned that my childrens desires were not so much about material things, but
that they wanted their mom back. Eventually, I accepted the change, but it was not until an earth shaking of my
soul that I learned some powerful lessons.
On March 15, 2008, I became a grieving mother and an empty nester at approximately 5:04 PM, as my only son
transitioned his life. My daughters had their own lives/families, and there I was lost in my grief. I learned some
very powerful lessons. Regardless of my position, today, I realize the importance for me to be grounded, which
establishes the foundation for balance. What I once believed was depressing, actually became a true blessing in
disguise. Even though my body was racked in pain, I had the opportunity to remain home with my son for the
term of his life. Now, I choose to be balanced. Also, I learned that guilt is a red flag, not a place to dwell, and
balance does not have room for long term guilt.
Regardless of your choice to work, how you work, or if you stay at home, a balanced mother will produce
balanced children. Balance always equals balance. I believe that the most challenging job; yet, the most
rewarding job is being a mother. Whatever else you choose to do, balance is key. At times, hard choices are made
for us. At times, we must learn to live with the
hand that we are dealt, but we can ground
ourselves, and get balanced when we choose
to with whatever choice(s) we make or is
made for us. I no longer search for balance,
because I have learned that balance is inside
of me, and I hope the same for you!
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IF NOT NOW WHEN
ACT III : Decision Time
By Carol Lukitsch
The first day of January was expected to be my birthdate. Being indecisive, as
Capricorns are reputed to be, I arrived on January 2 instead. Each January finds me
spinning from the double whammy of a New Years Birthday. I am propelled forward
while the familiar strains of Auld Lang Syne stop me in my tracks. The mythical Roman
god Janus had one face turned to the future and another face turned to the past. I long for transition and change,
yet the influence of the past is ever present. Staying focused in the present moment is challenging, but I can
vouch for the wisdom of being in the here and now.
The first two acts in lifes drama tend to be fast-paced and intense. Act III, the finale, is a calmer time of reflection
when one can take stock, connect the parts and savor the juicy bits. It can even be a celebration. In short, Act III is
about resolution. I process life by painting and writing. But if I aspire to more clarity, a denouement, then there is
still an accumulation of thoughts, emotions and distracting material clutter to resolve. All of it whether sacred or
profane, valuable or useless, necessary or frivolous bears witness to our time spent on earth as huntergatherers. Eventually, however, what comes in must go out.
On my birthday several years ago, I became acutely aware at a dinner party that Act III had just begun. I remarked
that I felt that I was in a new place where I wanted to tighten emotional boundaries, limit negative energy in my
life and seek authenticity in all things. My dinner companions stared at me in stunned silence, quickly changed
the subject and that was that for The Birthday Girl. Today the long relationship with those dinner party hosts has
ended. Once close, we had grown apart and out of sync.
Because I find the word clutter disconcerting and the word declutter even more so, lets reframe this clearing
process as a treasure hunt. It is both a metaphorical and a real shopping spree in ones own closet. My home and
my psyche are a trove of memories; containers of emotion. Those memories wait for release. Hopefully a fresh
encounter will reveal truths that eluded us in the past.
The last time my husband and I tackled the overflow we hauled many loads of discards to a donation center.
Letting go of clothing, household goods and furniture was a relief. But we balked when it got down to the
mementoes: photographs, journals, items that belonged to or were made by our children, documentation of
achievements, books and ideas for books we ourselves might someday write. My husband secretly moved his
stash of personal history and inspiration to
the basement and I quietly retired mine to
the attic. This year will find us spending long
hours in the attic and the basement, those
repositories of the unconscious, making
conscious decisions about what will stay and
what will go.
www.carollukitsch.com
carollukitsch@aol.com
Virginia USA

AGELESS INSIDE OUT
Living Authentically
By Helen Whittle
Throughout each decade of my life I find myself setting new goals as my life everchanges and shifts. To live the life I am meant to live it has become imperative to get rid
of the life I was living. By becoming true to my authentic self, I know my highest
potential is within my grasp.
I find myself today, a work in progress, always learning and creating; knowing that I am fulfilling dreams and
visions I have held inside. This has brought me depth and clarity as well as the confidence to move forward.
By following your own authentic journey you will feel the most alive. Do more of what you like doing, go deeply
inside and ask yourself what that is. Go back and remember what it was you loved to do as a child; something that
gave you " that moment in time". This could be something that totally absorbed you and you lost yourself in it. I
can lose myself when I am drawing or painting. These have become my passion.
So many women I meet give up on their dreams. They have not made themselves a priority and have taken a back
seat to their own inspirations. I recall how my Mother always had a dream of being a teacher. That dream was
never fulfilled as she being the eldest of seven had obligations at home, so quit school to help out. Her inspiration
to write a book about her Mother never happened either.
Dreams crushed, buried inside as so many are. Is it fear that holds you back, fear of the unknown or fear of what
others may think?
Follow your own dreams to do what you love. The universe will open doors where there was only walls. Believe
in unseen forces that have the power to rearrange things. Spend time with people who believe in your dreams;
who support you.
I believe that you will never rise above the expectations you set for yourself; unless you realize that it is not what
happens to you, it is what you ultimately do with it. Be the hero of your own life, be responsible for what you can
bring to it. Be conscious of all your thoughts, behaviors,and feelings. By becoming aware you can become who
you want to be, and how you want to be. Value and honor who you are. The clearer you can become about what
you want and need in your life; the easer it will be for you to create the path that will lead to it. Do not ever forget
to listen to that inner voice, the voice that is so easy to turn away from. It is always there waiting to be
acknowledged.
"Individual"
"I promise to be true to myself to turn away from
judgement and cast aside fears, I promise to find
strength from within, to surrender to happiness and
admire Individuality I promise to love who I am, to
accept myself and others for who they are Whether
I am a daughter, a friend, a sister, or a lover I
promise to be me"
~ Kim McGregor
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info@askhelen.ca
British Columbia CANADA

PEACE, POWER, AND MIRACLES
Facing Dark Emotions
By Dawn Petalino
Im afraid Im depressed. I dont want to attract that. I just need to be more positive.
This comment came from a client, but she might as well have been speaking for me. I
grew up with the message sad feelings were not okay, and it was my job to change
them. I had also learned what we think about we attract. So anytime I felt sad or empty
inside (which, growing up in generations of alcoholism, was a lot), Id push it away, distract myself with food or
busyness, and do something productive.
However, it never worked for very long. In quiet moments, the small, lonely feelings would creep in, and the
anxiety would begin, warning me forbidden feelings were hovering below the surface and Id better do
something quick!
Obediently, I would. I became a compulsive overeater and workaholic. I had difficulty sitting still for very long and
became a reactionary doer. This went on for years until one evening, while journaling, I had an epiphany. I had
just written about my estranged romantic relationship that left me walking on eggshells, and the job that was
burning me out when I realized this entry could have been written several years ago before Id divorced.
I sat staring at the words, shocked that after all my spiritual work, I was essentially in the same place I was five
years earlier. I cried and prayed, Dear God, help me to break this pattern! Show me how to get past this. I dont
know what to do.
Shortly after, I started seeing a therapist and was given the tools that changed my life. I learned how to listen to my
emotions while staying centered and compassionate. Id read every emotion needed to be witnessed in order to
heal, and now I knew it to be true. I had to face all my feelings, even the scary and depressed ones. It wasnt always
easy; the anxiety twisted my gut, the sadness ripped my heart, and the anger flared, released only through a
badminton racket hitting a mattress. But in its wake, something miraculous happened. The energy in my body began
to morph and move. My heart opened, and my strength returned along with an unfamiliar, growing Self-love.
Every emotion is there for a reason, to be healed or to give a message. But until I learned how to be present, I didnt
know that. I also didnt know that making friends with my emotions was a way of hearing my own intuition. Emotions
connect us to our Spirit. And if I run away from myself, I lose that connection. I will also experience outwardly, whats
trying to be expressed within. Thats the real Law of Attraction. By reconnecting back to the love inside of me, I
experience more of that in my life.
Today, I am no longer afraid of my emotions.
Ive learned to trust myself, my Source, and
miracles always.
www.newraise-of-light.com
newraiseoflight.dawn@gmail.com
North Carolina USA

BENEFITS OF SPIRITUAL SUBTLETIES
The Art of Self Love
By Kim Pentecost
In this era of awareness and enlightenment it would seem obvious that our first
responsibility is to love ourselves. I teach self-love so naturally I thought I took
pretty good care of myself. Then I received a clear message from Spirit to look
closely at how I live self-love. I was truly shocked by the request. What wisdom
was I missing? I was asked to listen to and have conversations with my Whole
SelfPhysical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual.
I began my assignment with my physical body. I asked her what she needed and
wanted: What do you want for breakfast? Or Do you need to nap or want to
take a bike ride? Steadily I developed an easier, more comfortable relationship
with my vessel. I was rewarded with a renewed sense of grace, well-being and, I
admit, pride! What a surprising gift!
As my talks continued, I realized that my Selves dont always agree on what is
best for my Whole Self. My mind may want to go for a stroll, but my ankles may
ache. There are days I feel like an international negotiator! The difference is that
all my aspects sincerely desire a solution that supports the whole. This entire
process is an art. There is no exact formula. As the conversations moved past the
momentary desires to the meanings of certain behaviors and needs, a new
understanding of time, patience, compassion and healing developed. It is no
longer about what I should do or what is the accepted practice, now my actions
are about what is highest and best for me in love.
Information always lands when I need it. I opened a magazine with an article that
reminded me that breathing is an act of self-love. As I have taken more time to
breathe consciously and deeply, I actually feel a stronger connection and
cooperation among my Selves.
Gradually, I am beginning to experience my life as a continual series of self-love
gifts. I am re-exploring the things I truly enjoy, getting lost in art, dancing
through the house, and laughing out loud, to name a few. I am seeking fresh
ways of connecting with my world. Even cleaning house has taken on new
energy. Each task has become an act of love for my home and myself.
I do not do these acts of love perfectly or enjoy every moment of the day.
Although, life is getting easier and more peaceful. Now I look for the love in the
experience instead of being driven by obligation and schedules.
This new state of awareness and my daily conversations have softened my
edges, eased my physical pain and given me a greater sense of my place in the
world. Paying attention to the subtleties has become a joy instead of a chore.
Each morning I set the intention that I have the grace to be aware and live in the
art of self-love. Everyday I am more authentic and truly joyful.
www.wisdomdance.com
kim@wisdomdance.com
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THE POWER OF AWARENESS
Liberate Your Inner Witness
By Catherine Dowling
I once told a client that I liked the jacket he wore to a therapy session. I expected a
thank you or even an off-hand grunt of acknowledgment. Instead his whole body
stiffened and he glared at me with fire in his eyes. When he finally spoke it was to
unleash a torrent of anger. Only after he had spent some of his rage in words, did we
get to the bottom of his reaction. This tall, handsome man went through life believing he was defective in every
way so when I complimented him, he believed I was lying with the intention of making a fool of him.
This was the muddy filter through which he looked at the world; everything in his life was interpreted through his
low self-esteem. He expected people to reject him so when someone sincerely reached out to him, he reacted
with rage. The effect on his life was devastating: short-lived friendships, missed promotions, loneliness and
depression. But until that moment he had no idea he operate this way.
We develop filters from the moment were bornsome would say from the moment were conceived. Like the lenses
opticians try out when we go for a sight test, our filters either blur or clarify our view of the world. And like my client,
we often grow up unaware that we even have filters. We accept what we see as being an accurate assessment of the
way things are and we action based on those assessments. Our precious lives are shaped by those actions.
Being able to stand back and recognize that were seeing through filters is quite a skill, the skill of Awareness. Ive
often heard people use the title Inner Witness to describe the part of us that is aware, that can stand back and
observe the other aspects of the self in action. The Inner Witness observes without judgment or self-criticism.
My clients Inner Witness sprang to life in that therapy session. For the first time he was able to see that his view of
the world had been deeply colored by his life experience and was not necessarily an accurate picture of reality.
His Inner Witness allowed him to glimpse the way he had shaped his own life and through making him aware of
his filters, opened the possibility that he could sculpt his life differently in the future.
When I look back on life from the perspective of maturity and a now strong Inner Witness, regret beckons. I see
all the misinterpretations, all the paths taken and more importantly, not taken, because my own muddy filters. But
regret is not a characteristic of the Inner Witness who sees regret for what it is: yet another filter on Awareness. In
my experience, Awareness has cleared my way forward and uses my past as an invaluable tool for learning.
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HOPE HEAL THRIVE
My Fragility IS My Strength
By Snia Trejo
When I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1995, several neurologists
told me that statistically I would be in a wheelchair within 10 years. And
because one of my symptoms was optic neuritis, there was a strong probability
of permanent loss of vision.
I was a successful award winning Fashion Designer, athletic, healthy and just
weeks away from marrying the love of my life. I had never heard of MS.
All I heard was Wheelchair and Blind.
I was shocked, angry and terrified, as those words assaulted every fiber of my
existence. I felt all my hopes and dreams disappear into an abyss of despair. Yet,
a small voice from within the very depth of my soul kept saying Not So.
I followed the doctors prescription. I began treatments that showed promise
in keeping my MS at bay. And I gave up every form of exercise except
walking my dogs. Within 4 months I began losing mobility in my right leg. I
kept dropping things and had difficulty writing. My short-term memory was
waning, I found myself repeatedly asking the same questions as my brain felt
clouded and foggy, and the fatigue was debilitating.
Having a strong spiritual foundation and the gift of intuition has guided me
through the many trials and tribulations of lifes journey. I trusted that small
voice within. The following day, armed with the love and support of my
fiance Anson, we dove into the world of the internet 411 researching
everything MS related. The more I read, the more I wanted and needed to
know. Knowledge opened the window to possibilities subsiding the fear that
had rendered me hopeless. Still, the statistics were not encouraging.
Then one day a dear friend who was a doctor said to me, Snia, statistics are
based on just of the 7 billion people on this planet! So you have a choice my
friend, you can either choose to be a statistic or you can choose to heal.
Determined not to be a statistic, I found strength within my fragility and that
small voice within grew louder.
Realizing that the previous diagnosis was based merely on symptoms not
concrete evidence, I called Neurologist #4 who was an MS specialist. I requested
MRIs of my brain and spine prior to our appointment. I asked to see a
comparison of my brain and a healthy brain. He pointed out several lesions in
my brain and explained that what I was previously told was Not necessarily so.
He encouraged me to resume my exercise along with proper nutrition, plenty of
rest and reduce my stress to keep the progression at bay.
I have explored many treatments, both alternative and traditional, and have
utilized both. I have come to understand that the true meaning of healing is multidimensional and begins from the inside out. And, outside the doctors office.
Today, my closest relationship with two wheels and a seat is my bicycle!
www.SoniaTrejo.com
Sonia@SoniaTrejo.com
Pasadena California

UNLOCK YOUR SOUL TREASURE AND SHINE
Accept the Divine Invitation
By Bobbe Bramson
Imagine a beautiful Angel stands before you offering the Divine invitation to go on a
sacred journey to reclaim your Soul Treasure - a hidden cache rich in resources, un-mined
brilliance, and untapped talents and gifts. The invitation contains no map or directions,
only two things: a tantalizing promise of the Light which waits to be revealed and a golden
key. It winks and gleams as you place it on your palm and it warms magically to your touch; you recognize it as the
compass of your souls desire prompting you to seek, mine, polish, and shine the treasure that is YOU.
All of us receive these invitations, usually more than once, and often during a life crisis. Mine came with a nervous
breakdown as a junior in college. By then my Soul Treasure was buried so deep I barely knew it existed, much
less that I had any way to recover it.
Like many women, my child self decided early on that her too-muchness and intuitive sensitivity were better
well-hidden than shown. The dimming down and self-censorship that took root during adolescence soon
branched out and spread its poison into my adulthood. As the years went by my emotional and spiritual selfrejection began manifesting as physical pain. I lost all memory of what I really wanted and felt anxious, angry, and
fearful much of the time. I looked to others to tell me how I was doing or if what I felt was acceptable. Mindlessly
following the path of least resistance I bought into other
peoples definitions of fulfillment and gave my power
away, spiraling ever deeper into a life I didnt like. Worst
of all I neglected my own needs in service to everyone
elses until illness almost literally bled me dry.
Yet even in the midst of all this I kept hearing a soft voice
beckoning me towards a better way. It whispered a
blessing of sweet redemption and led me on a lifelong
path of spiritual seeking, healing, and self-discovery.
Through meditation, prayer, therapy, energy medicine and
soul-work I was shown glimpses of the Light within me,
and over time it grew brighter, revealing more of what was
hidden inside. I re-connected to my Higher Self and the
Divine and awakened to my beloved allies, the Angels.
Most miraculous of allI began to LOVE myself again.
Obviously, this wasnt easy and I had to cultivate the
willingness to look within.
But I was committed to
transcend my limitations. I still am. Even when it hurts or
Im scared that soft voice continues to guide me to the
next release, the next healing place, the next act of
courage, the next point of liberation.
If I can do it, so can you. Accept the invitation. I know that
you, too, have the courage, perseverance and strength to
break the bonds of unconscious patterns and
programming. Become your own most powerful inner
healer and advocate: self-reliant, sovereign, and free.
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CHOOSING COURAGEOUS WELLBEING
Embracing What Chooses Me
By Mary Elaine Kiener
"Pauseand then, without looking, select the one that has already chosen you",
Sibyl instructed as she handed a small stack of postcards to the person seated closest to
her. And, so began one of the circle gatherings Sibyl led for the small group of women
who had joined with her for a magical week in San Miguel. We waited until each had a
card lying face down on the table in front of us. Then, all together, we noticed that each of us had selected a
different self-portrait by the Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo.
I held the image in which Frida's face replaces that of a wounded deer standing alone in the middle of a forest
clearing, its back and chest pierced with arrows dripping with blood. As I pondered its message for me that
afternoon, the words that came were simply "wounded healer". I sensed there would be more to come - and in the
days and weeks since my return home - more has come, allowing the painting's gift for me to grow gradually clearer.
I have learned about Fridagaining an understanding about her work and the life that inspired her painting, as
well as how she used her art to articulate her story while finding her own way forward. During an interview about
the 2002 film entitled "Frida", Salma Hayek (who portrayed Frida and also served as co-producer) explained the
conscious choice to emphasize Frida's inherent vitality within the story, in spite of the long-lasting pain and
medical complications that often left her hospitalized or bedridden throughout her adult life.
It's just now, as I'm writing this article that I have found the painting's title: "Poor Little Deer". I chuckle a bit at the
irony: so often we respond to another's pain and suffering with an exclamatory "Oh, you poor dear!" Our words
are often reactively pity-filled, fueled with our own fears around "but for the grace of god, go I".
I'm reminded of my mother's tongue-in-cheek differentiation between someone being "bent" vs. "broken". And, then,
of a mentor's gentle nudge as I once considered how to deal with a challenging colleague. Was I seeing her as broken
and in need of fixing? What might change if, instead, I could view the other as creative, resourceful and already whole?
My learnings entice me to someday travel deeper into Jung's world of archetypes and Nouwen's subsequent
writings about the wounded healer. Perhaps, there, I might also discover fresh ways forward during this next
phase of my life and work.
Yet, for this moment, I will begin by choosing to acknowledge and embrace my own oft-bandaged wound as its own
source of healing. Trusting that--without belaboring my own experience--I can lovingly listen and respond to
another's pain from within my own space of
courageous wellbeing.
www.askmehouse.com
me@askmehouse.com
Michigan USA

THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION
Laughing My Way to Clarity
By Jena Harris
Have I gone completely crazy? I have worked SO HARD to get to this position with the
Company! In a predominantly male driven work environment, I beat the odds! 21 years
with a Company that I started working at the ripe age of 20 as an assistant in the Food
Court. Now, I am a Manager who is being promised an enticing future with the Company as a female Executive
Manager. Why? Why was I feeling this hollow emptiness? All of these long hours, being on call, working different
shifts with different days off and no consistency, please dont get me wrong I was grateful, possibly too grateful,
feeling as though I always owed the Company.
I woke up one morning realizing the wild fire that was once burning bright was now a dim lit flame. I saw through a
different vantage point than I did just the day before. Reflecting on how much time and life force energy I had
poured into this Company and all of the precious time I missed with my older children, at the time 18 and 21. Did I
make a mistake? Oh how I wish I could go back in time! I am 40 and newly pregnant, and it some how is affecting
me in a way I had not quite planned for. In two months I was to deliver my son, who was a blessing, but also a
surprise! With my youngest child graduating this year, I thought I had my life all figured out.
Fast-forward in time a year later, I had given birth to my beautiful healthy baby boy, successfully sent my daughter
off to College and traded my high paying corporate career for an hourly paying 40 hour a week job. Life was
good. I cant remember the last time I worked 40 hours! But still something inside of me was longing for more!
One year later, I came across an article on Laughter Therapy. What was this I was feeling as I was reading this
article? I questioned myself as I felt the surge of alignment happening in my body. Laughter Yoga? Within a
couple of months I found an instructor to certify me for this crazy, yet intriguing healing modality. I had NO idea
what it entailed but I just knew in the core of my being I needed it! As I drove the 6 hours for the 3-day course, I
began to reflect on how I used to love to laugh! Where did that girl go?
My life was forever changed that weekend. I

think I laughed the whole way home,
affirming, I am quitting, ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha,
yes! I am quitting. On Monday morning I
arrived to work with my resignation letter in
hand and have never regretted that decision.
Laughter changes you on a cellular level. So
be silly, laugh for no reason, smile often, and
share it with the world!
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IN JOY THIS MOMENT
Facing Fear
By Ruth Mroch
As women in a world focused on what shows on the outside...our bodies, our jobs, our
homes, our cars, we often lose the most precious parts of ourselves. Living inside out
allows us to reclaim our value by focusing on our own divinity and bringing that divine
Self to the world. This is a much greater gift than cellulite-free thighs.
Living inside out means being-ness drives our actions. It requires us to be attentive to our states of mind, our
emotions, and our intentions. Mary Oliver, one of my favorite poets, writes, This is the first, wildest, and wisest
thing I know: that the soul exists, and that it is built entirely out of attentiveness. Being-ness drives our actions
regardless of our awareness, so paying attention to who we are being allows us much more choice and
consciousness in our lives. Our value is in who we choose to be inside, which is then manifest outwardly in our
actions. We are humans BEING.
The good news is we choose who we want to be. If we are hateful, we can recognize it with honesty and, without
judging ourselves, shift. Our actions will follow. We cannot act against our being-ness. Being-ness doesnt lie. You
can brush your childs hair with love and tenderness, or yank the brush through it in anger. It is the same action, but
the being-ness directs what and how it is done. If we are being hateful, we will do hateful things. If we are being
caring, we will do caring things. If we are open to possibilities, we will recognize possibilities. If we are closed
minded, we will miss opportunities. Sometimes we can pretend for a while, but eventually who we are honestly
being manifests in our actions and is visible to others, even if we dont see it ourselves.
I grew up believing that doing for others made me worthy of love, and I wanted to be worthy, so I did a lot: yet, I
wasnt content. Why was this, I wondered? With time, I realized I was doing what I believed was expected, not
what was real for me, so when people responded to what I did, it had nothing to do with me. It was like they
connected to a cardboard image I held in front of me, not me. When I shifted my focus to being genuine, and
acting from my knowingness and heart, I
understood instinctively what actions I
wanted to take. I also realized that
sometimes it wasnt action that was needed.
The power of being a caring witness to
anothers life, as well as our own, is one of
the most powerful gifts in the world.
Living inside out. Giving the world the best
of you.
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SEEKING FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
How Free Are You Really?
By Christine Kay
Are you the lone ranger type? You like to think of yourself as free and independent? I
do. Yet somewhere along the way in relationships I find that I lose my identity. Once, I
never even had a name, I was the dentists wife.
When I was 6 my best friend in school hated to lose. She would go bright red in the face and explode in a
tantrum. It was quite a sight to behold and Id do anything to avoid it in any of the games we played. You could
say I learned to be a loser! My tendency is to go with the flow to keep the harmony and make everyone happy,
give them what they need and I end up worn out and miserable.
I had to learn to put myself first to be much happier, energized and more productive and I discovered the ripple
effect. Everyone around me benefited.
The best analogy is the instruction we receive on board an aircraft put your oxygen mask on first before you
assist others with theirs.If you feel as if you are suffocating, you are not in a strong enough position to be effective
in helping those around you. Its taken me a long time to realize the truth of that.
Ive learned that true independence and freedom comes from reconnecting with my dreams, living by my values,
being clear and asking for what I want, setting boundaries, getting my needs met and having genuine support.
Taking time for me, to do whatever it is that builds me up and recharges my batteries is an absolute necessity, not
just a nice thing to do whenever I get the chance. The important thing is to do it without guilt.
At a conference I attended recently, the speaker said that shed told her husband she was going to go ahead and
follow her dream of starting a business in event planning and told him Im doing it whether you agree with me or
not. She has founded a successful business in which her husband joined her and said he found it incredibly sexy
when she took her power, not by becoming bossy and aggressive, but by asserting herself with confidence.
Following my dream ended has ended my most recent relationship. And thats OK. I hadnt realized how much he
was holding me back. He wanted to slide into retirement and Im seeing my next 30 years as being my most
productive and successful; being more and doing more. Get support this is key.
Years ago I spent several years in an abusive relationship. I felt isolated and ashamed that as a smart educated
woman I was in such a situation. The one
thing that started the process of getting out
of the situation was to reach out for
support. I couldnt do it on my own.
My wish for you is that you revive your
dreams and live your best life, whatever
that is for you, free and independent.
www.christinekaywellness.com
Christine@christinekaywellness.com
Cumbria United Kingdom

PALACE OF POSSIBILITIES
I Love You More Today, Than Yesterday

By Donna Tobey
Ahhh.a new day, a new way! New days of a new year filled with limitless potential!
Many new ways in which to build your Palace of Possibilities. The temple that houses
your Soul. What foundation will you build upon? That is my first question each and
every day.
I have come to understand that the story of all of my life experiences put together creates the how in which I
walk this world. The perspective I bring into each day and year. Each life experience another installation written in
the journal of my life. As in each story that is written, it is the telling and re-telling that teaches and creates this
temporary expression of life now, in this moment.
I love my life so much that when I reflect upon all that it is, I cry the love cry as I call it. And even as the tears express
the deep gratitude in my heart, I know. really know..that this is just the beginning. As I am able to move through
the daily entries in the journal of my life, more is revealedmore understanding, more discernment, more potential,
more opportunities, and more possibilities! The big picture, once fuzzy, becomes focused.
In the yesterday of many yesterdays, there were moments that I did not love. Not only did I not love it, I did not
love me. I couldnt see it though and did the very best that I could with what I understood and what I could see.
Many times, trapped in that particular installation in the journal of my life, not being able to move past it. It
defined me. The wounds were deep; ragged and raw.
Each wound inspiring me to seek more understanding of what was happening. Who am I becoming? How does
this feel to my heart? Why doesnt anyone see my struggle? I am in a state of catatonic existence and yet, I am
invisible. How can that be? How come no one knows I am suffering?
Then one day I started to see a sliver of my true identity reflected in the eyes of a close friend who silently
communicated to me, I see you. I caught a glimpse of potentiality that lived within me. My authentic self,
magnificent and Divine; valuable beyond words. Limitless and priceless! So hidden, not even I could see.
My wise Inner Divine Intelligence started to awaken and ignite! That invisible teacher that lies within us all who
knows exactly how to teach us specifically in the way we need to learn. It taught me how to love by expanding my
heart and my perspective. Love heals all wounds. The ripple effect emanating from my heart to yours and yes, I
love you more today than yesterday.
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MAXIMAL LIVING
Making Life Simple
By Maxima May Forslund
Over 10 years ago, after touring and exploring the island of Hawaii, my husband and I
had faith and trust to move to the island of Hawaii. My husband and his friend had the
idea about starting a high-end plumbing business in Kona. The move happened within
less than a year.
I truly believe that God guided me to Hawaii to trust and be true to myself. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay
Area, I learned to survive but Hawaii saved me spiritually. I had faith in God to take me on this spiritual journey.
Making the big move taught me about culture and the acceptance of all people, the oneness which we crave.
Many people who have visited us mentioned that as soon as they land on the island, they immediately feel the
Aloha spirit. It is the healing energy of Aloha. Aloha means Hello and Good-Bye, and love and affection.
However, it is not just a word; it is the unexplainable feeling of peace and acceptance. Just being on the island
allows your thoughts to slow down and you become present.
I dont want to emphasize Hawaii as the only place where you can receive the Aloha Spirit since you can have it
anywhere. You just need to understand it as I have. The Hawaiian language uses only 13 letters of the alphabet.
When you listen to the Hawaiian chants, you can feel your vibration rise and feel lighter. Hawaiians are simple
people living simple lives. As life becomes simpler, your mind, body, and spirit raises at a higher vibration. At a
higher vibration, you become less stressful and more peaceful.
Making life simple helps heal mind, body, and spirit. Here are some simple life changes I made after moving to
Hawaii. 1) I had to figure out what activities I was passionate about and doing them. They were as simple as
relaxing with my husband, caring for my four dogs and bare-eyed cockatoo, playing the piano, swimming, pulling
weed from our yard, sewing or crocheting, and helping my clients. It became so easy to do things from the heart
that I had passion to do things on a daily basis most of the day. Exercising my spiritual muscle has helped me to
stay connected with my true self and spirit. 2) Instead of initially giving my love out to others, I gave love back to
myself first. I found that when I am filled with love for myself, I am more energized and less drained. You cant give
what you dont have. When I am filled and overflowing with love and light for myself, I feel I have more than
enough love to give to family and friends. 3) I practiced to keep my thoughts, words, and actions at a higher
vibration. I believe that the energy I hold within was energy I put into the world. Holding love intentions helped
me live life at a higher vibration. Life is
peaceful and I feel lighter.
www.MaximaMay.com
Maxima@MaximaMay.com
Hawaii USA

BE FULLY ALIVE
Spirit, Body, and Sex
By Mikaya Heart
We are spirit playing with the experience of being in human form, and from that place
of spirit, we choose to manifest now in physical reality. Our task is to bring our light to
focus here on this planet. This light is energy (power, creativity, life-force itself) and in
order to be healthy, we need to let it flow through our bodies. The basis of the art of
being human is about forming loving partnerships with our bodies, which are delightful sources of wisdom. A
quick brain makes us clever but it cannot make us wise. Wisdom is a physical sensation, felt in the heart or some
other part of the body, and it never lies. Women in particular are often taught to mistrust their bodies as they
grow up. We need to reverse that conditioning, make friends with our bodies, and listen to the messages they are
constantly sending us. What they look like from the outside is irrelevant. What matters is how we feel inside them.
When we glow with the Light-that-we-are, we not only look beautiful, we are beautiful.
Allowing energy to flow through the body is also the basis of the art of manifestation. When we feel how
wonderful it will be to have whatever it is we are desiring, and we allow our bodies to respond by jumping with
joy and laughing with delight, then we are creating the energy of what we want. It requires focusing intensely on
what we like. Many people are more concerned about avoiding what they dont like, which is often about
stemming the flow of energy through the body, and being only half-alive as a result. I dont encourage people to
ignore their so-called shadow sides, but being very determined to avoid what we dont like tends to bring it to us,
because thats where we are investing energy. Understanding this concept is vital and I will explain it further in
future articles.
Sex is often the easiest way for us to learn about allowing energy to flow through the body because sexual desire
is such an immediate and intense flow. Having good sex is also a great way to make friends with your body. Sadly,
in this society, sex is often heavily overlaid with expectations which can prevent it from being a source of joy. And
we live within duality, which means any source of joy can be turned against us.
We intend to be human beings, not human doings. Its easy to get caught up in getting things done, but whats
most important is how you feel, not what you do. Have the courage to be present with yourself. Turn off the TV
and the computer, put your phone away, and sit in stillness, listening to life, feeling the flows of energy around
you, giving your personal inner wisdom space to arise.
Dont just do somethingsit there!
www.mikayaheart.org
mikayaheart@gmail.com
California USA

SURVIVE AND THRIVE
Winged Spiritual Messengers or Coincidence?
By Barbara Rubel
Mom no longer speaks. She no longer watches television, gets out of bed or
eats solid food. I have not heard her voice in months. She no longer wakes
easily. I have to shake her to wake her. As a college graduate who served in the
armed forces during World War II and as a NYC Police Officer for 20 years, she
was smart, savvy, and strong. Now, Mom is bound to a hospital bed, barely
opens her eyes, and cant even speak her own name.
Mom . . . is no longer there.
I spoke with Moms physician today and made the decision to withdraw her
cardiac medication, which was prolonging a life that was slowly ebbing away.
Mom does not have any quality of life. Only a few minutes have passed since
that call to the doctor and the call I immediately made afterwards to her
compassionate hospice nurse, who recognized that although I am an expert in
the field of death, dying and bereavement, this was my mom and my personal
narrative of loss. Mom . . . is no longer there.
As I was writing the above paragraph, I needed to take a break and spiritually
reach out to my dad who died by suicide several years ago. He killed himself
while I was in the hospital awaiting the birth of my triplets. I could not attend
Dads funeral or partake in mourning rituals. I was on complete bed rest until my
three sons were born only a few weeks later.
I needed to feel Dads presence as I struggled with end of life decisions she
would want. I asked him to watch over her. I wished he was a fly on the wall
silently watching me and listening to the conversations between myself, her
physician, and her hospice nurse. My mind wandered from flies to butterflies. I
believe that butterflies are symbols of lifes transition. I asked Dad for a sign that
he was there for me.
I knew my dad was no longer there physically, but spiritually, I asked him to be a
fly on the wall and listen to me as I struggled with letting go of Mom. I asked,
Daddy, show me a butterfly. Give me a sign that everything will be okay.
I walked over to a skylight window and looked outside. I could not believe my
eyes. Right on the frame of the window a butterfly and a fly. Is it a sign? Is it a
coincidence? Am I going crazy? I run for my phone to take a picture. When I
return, only the fly remains. I snap the shot and realize later that I neglect to save it.
I wait patiently for the butterfly to come back. But the butterfly, like my . . .
Mom . . . is no longer there.
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griefwork@aol.com
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TAKE SOUL POWERED LEAPS
Are You in the Flow With Your Higher Self?
By Diana Lovitt
Do you feel that sometimes you are just going along turning here, stopping there,
speeding through that, making a U-turn or just sitting idle waiting for the light to turn
green
Well. What if you had directions, even an inner GPS, guiding you answering your queries as to which way to go
next? YOU do. It is your higher self, your inner knowing, that spark deep inside. Its where you connect to your
true self, your deepest desires, needs and truth. Your essence.
Following and listening to your higher self allows you to pursue your passion. Its what gives you strength and
purpose. These are the kinds of things you will stay up all night to complete, that dont feel like work, that energize
you and make you smile. It isnt easy, simple or automaticyou have to put in effort and hard work to make them
happen. The work is made easier though, because you know you are progressing on a path of your deepest creation.
The relationship with your higher self must be nurtured continuously. Keep checking in. Keep asking questions.
Tune in to hear the whispers of truth from deep inside. The more you cultivate this the easier and more flowing it
becomes. Just like anything you need to practice. Daily is best.
I love to start my day off writing and planning. Oh, and thanking. Gratitude is a great way to stay open and in tune.
If you are feeling stuck, down, fearful, depressed, anxiousstart writing (or listing things off in your head) all the
things you appreciate. The momentum this one practice creates is amazing.
If you wish to begin creating a relationship with your higher self and move in the direction of your passion and
purpose (and are ready to stop waiting for the light to turn green)
Take things a step at a time. A daily writing and meditating practice can help you create the steps by listening and
feeling that true authentic space inside of you. Things will begin to shift and new potentials will open up.
Remember to check in as to how it feels to your heart and soul. Be flexible and open in your plansthings may
come up that you didnt initially visualize. Listen to your intuition. Pay attention to how you are communicating
your desires not only to the world, but to yourself. Are you telling the truth? Are you being clear? How do you
want it to feel? Next, be consistent. Dont think you can do one or two giant pushes toward it and then youre
done. You need to work on it consistently a
bit here, a bit there, every day, every hour or
every second.
You will be successful following your true
desires that come from the deep
connection and inner knowing that you get
by developing the relationship to your
higher self.
www.innerdrop.com
diana@innerdrop.com
Washington USA

BE LOVE SHARE LOVE EXPAND LOVE
Living a Life of Precious Moments
By Cathy Lynn
Humans, tend to put people up on such high pedestals, we cant possibly live up to the
images and ideals we hold within our minds. Not that remembering the good about a
past experience or person is a bad thing. On the contrary, this can be uplifting and
comforting, such as when a loved one has passed on.
Its our nature to remember the great things about that person and cherish them. This helps us re-experience
those precious moments and hold their memories close to our heart. No longer are we held hostage by the
hurtful or painful times we may have had with that person. Those memories are left in the wake, as we put the
remembered one high up on top of that pedestal where theyll remain.
Again, thats not necessarily a bad thing, unless of course, you are protecting your heart and hiding from a
painful past. A friend of mine pulled me aside once to ask why are you hiding your heart? Not only did I not
know the answer, but I also had no awareness of that possibility. One of my core values is unconditional love, so
why would I be withholding the very thing I held so dear?
This prompted me to put this on my list of priorities to explore and resolve. What a great opportunity to grow
into a better version of me. Even though I consider myself to be a kind and loving person, often I get caught up
being impatient, annoyed and irritated, and in
arguments with the people I love most. What is up with
that sort of behavior? I certainly know better, and in fact
want to model the exact opposite behavioral traits. So,
why do I get swept away into that negative energy?
Heres what I discovered. Forgiveness is the key. I forgave
myself for not knowing what I was doing, and for putting
others on such a high pedestal that no one else could
ever compare. I found if Im always comparing one
person to another (even if its true), I couldnt love them
unconditionally for who they really are. What I truly want is
to be love, share love, and expand love, and to celebrate
individuals for who they truly are.
In order to do this, I have to set free that which binds
and hides my heart, and allow love to flow freely
throughout my entire being. I need to cherish each
precious moment with everyone that is within my life
even with those Ive criticized and been irritated with in
the not so distant past.
Heres something for you to consider in your own life
experiences. Are you withholding your love, and is your
heart held in bondage preventing it to be shared freely?
Are there areas in your relationships where you can be
love, share love, and expand love more often? I
challenge you to remove the chains and live a more
expanded lifebeginning today.
www.councilconversations.com/theprocess
cathylynn@ourinvisiblepower.com
California USA

SHARING MY H.O.P.E.
Through My Eyes
By Kellie Bishop
I thought back to a conversation with my grandmother when she turned 85. I asked her,
"What does it feel like to be 85, Grandma?" My Grandma Peggy was like an angel. She
was the kindest, sweetest soul I've ever known. Everyone loved her. I was surprised
when she replied, in her Scottish brogue, "No very good, Hen. When I look in the
mirror, I dinny look like I feel inside." I didn't really understand what she was feeling at that time.
Someone I love dearly has frequently suggested we take a little trip together to see a plastic surgeon. She says,
with a twinkle in her eye, that we could just have a tiny bit of "work" done to fix those places that could use a wee
lift. My dermatologist told me years ago that I would need something much bigger if I really wanted to see a
difference. The heaviness of my jowls and other signs of aging are in my genes. I look at a pictures of my Gran
and I know that's true, so I've prayed for the wisdom to grow old with grace!
Getting ready for work one morning, the conversations I've had with that friend were really bothering me. She's a
beautiful woman. I think she looks half her age. She practically glows. Why does she want to change anything? I
heard myself silently say "I wish you could see yourself through my eyes. I think you're beautiful!" Then, I was
surprised to hear a little voice whisper in my head, "I wish YOU could see yourself through MY eyes. I think YOU
ARE beautiful." I looked in the mirror and smiled. Wow! Was that Wisdom or Grace speaking?
I looked up the word BEAUTIFUL in the Urban Dictionary.
"Beautiful is a woman who has a distinctive personality, one who can laugh at anything, including themselves, who
is especially kind and caring to others. She is a woman who above all else knows the value of having fun and not
taking life too seriously. She is a woman that you can trust and count on to brighten your day. She is a woman who
can inexplicably make you feel really good just by being around her"
My Granny was beautiful! I am honored if anyone sees a resemblance!
I finally had this conversation with my friend. I shared my thoughts and expressed my deepest feelings about her
beauty, inside and out. She smiled and a little tear ran down her cheek. We hugged and she whispered, "thank you."
When you look in the mirror, please know that YOU are beautiful. I HOPE you can see yourself through my
eyes. Youre reading this page. Thats how
I know its true.
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hope@inkelliesworld.com
Virginia USA

ACCESS YOUR INNER ADVISORY BOARD
Authentically Me
By Gina Medvedz
I have always been a spiritual person. Dancing around what felt right and holy, I was
searching for fulfillment and peace. I didn't find it in church where I grew up, and while I
felt I was very close in my years as a Unitarian Universalist, a missing component
remained just beyond my grasp. Practicing yoga and meditation nearly perfected my
ability to stay in the moment, and yet I was perpetually on the hunt. There was something I still needed and I
couldn't put my finger on it. My soul could not find rest.
When I began to read the akashic records, I started to experience a shift. In this work, listening to the spirit guides
of my clients, the lessons they need to move forward are not lost on me. Answers to questions such as, "How can I
forgive my sister?", or, "How can I heal from this disease?" were so simple and yet not at all what I expected. I
applied the advice of these spirit guides in my own life, and instantly fears dissipated, relationships were healed,
anxiety disappeared, depression vanished, and I felt free!
Being authentically me is the scariest thing I have done. Watching hundreds of clients step into the truth of who
they are, I have seen nothing short of terror. It is the hardest work you will ever do. Society raises us up to worry
about what the neighbors will think. There is an unwritten formula, a formula of what is normal based on how and
where we are raised, that we are supposed to follow. Unfortunately, your soul knows nothing about formulas, and
only once we are in alignment with our soul, do we feel whole.
This desire for wholeness inspired me to ask to do God's work on this Earth, which led to my ordination, which
prompted me to give up my nutrition practice to make more time for soul healing and writing. I have two degrees
that I no longer use. It's trueand my soul doesn't care. The good news is I am still a teacher and nutritionist,
especially to my clients who are chronically ill. Everything happens for a reason.
In becoming my authentic self, I have come to expect the unexpected. Cabernet, my drink of choice, now tastes
like motor oil. At first, I thought it was the brand, but no, it's me. I really like who I am when I'm not drinking.
Also, I spend a lot of time in chapels and shrines with other mystics, like Padre Pio and Jesus. After all, they say
you are the sum total of the five people you surround yourself with. Call me crazy, but I enjoy being with God.
This has been huge, as it has affected some very dear relationships in my life. Ultimately, I'm the one who has to
like me, and now that nothing is missing, I actually do!
www.wellnesstransformations.com
gina@wellnesstransformations.com
Pennsylvania USA

GODDESS TEMPLES OF GOLDEN LIGHT
Awaken Shift and Love Yourself
By Linda Jarrett
I began my journey many years ago at the age of 24 yrs old. I already had one lovely
daughter called Natasha but decided I would like to try for another baby. I fell pregnant
and had a beautiful little baby girl called Melanie Jayne but unfortunately she died at
the age of 8 months old. This was a tremendous shock to me as no- one in my family
had died and I thought these things only happen to other people.
The consequence of my personal loss became the catalyst for great change in my life and opened doors for me
to connect with many loving angels, archangels, ascended masters and spirit helpers, that are around us all
providing constant and loving support.
My spiritual journey had began, before Melanie died I started to see spirit clairvoyantly, I actually thought I was
going mad. I could see a priest in spirit in my hallway. I later realized he was coming for her soul to take her over
to the light. I started to do Readings for people with my new found gift. My life had now changed.
Following on from this difficult experience, when my 3 children were older. I attended courses on, personal
development, awakening, and enlightenment. I became an Energetic Healer, starting as a Reiki Master, Karuna
Reiki Master, Angel Practitioner, Meditation Teacher and I became a channel for the Ascended Masters.
Approximately 4 years ago I started to channel information regarding 144 Goddess Temples of Goldenlight that
have now been placed in the etheric of mother earth, thats the etheric of earth and not the physical earth. I am
the only ambassador here on our beautiful planet for these temples as this work is new. For example there are 20
Temples of Goldenlight in the etheric across the USA, 5 over Australia, 6 over Canada, 24 over Asia and 39 over
Europe, plus many more temples of Goldenlight placed around the globe. The Goddess Temples of Goldenlight
are places of healing and harmony, healing the mind and emotions, and can also help with healing physical
disharmonies. They carry unique attributes, enabling us all to embrace, love and nurture our inherent spiritual
abilities, helping you awaken and shift. As Ambassador for the many Temples of Goldenlight, I consciously
channel loving awareness and understanding of the many Temples and am publishing a book soon to share my
experience and knowledge. I have recorded many meditations to help people connect to these wonderful
Goddess Temples of Golden Light. The temples are the Goddess temples for the next 2000 years.
I am so thankful for my journey, with its
twists and turns, highs and lows all the
lessons, guidance and experiences have
brought me to a point in my life where I can
truly appreciate all that has happened with
the deepest of gratitude and a joyful heart.
www.templeofgoldenlight.co.uk
templeofgoldenlight@gmail.com
England UNITED KINGDOM

SHAKTI BECKONS THE GODDESS . . .
Do You Hear Her Call?
By Julie K. Halevan
I was sitting in my chair, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Dalai Lama. Finally, this sweet
gentle man took the stage within the UNI dome and began to passionately exclaim that
the world could be saved by the western woman. Wow, what a proclamation that was!
He went on to say that more effort to promote basic human values, such as human
compassion and human affections and joy, needed to be manifested in our world, and that females have this
power and sensitivity. This announcement awakened every cell in my body.
Yes, indeedits an exciting time to be a woman! In this age, specifically, I believe we women are being called to
reclaim our feminine virtues - to be passionate agents for change in our world, creating a more empowered
relationship with our Selves, with our loved ones and with each other. Proactively stepping into our roles as
teachers, mothers, leaders, healers and lovers, necessitates being vibrant, healthy and clear channels. I implore all
women to tap into this higher frequency, to move us all, collectively, forward. This reservoir of feminine high
vibration is called, Shakti.
It is the life-force. It is the energy of manifestation. Quite literally, Shakti is the first movement of creation. This is
what makes it so innately feminine. It is earthy. It is lively and passionate. Within the ancient yogic practice of
kundalini (rising), the feminine aspect of Shakti is awakened within the pelvic floor and moved up the spine,
electrifying the cerebral spinal fluid, as she travels to the medulla oblongata in the back of the head to meet
Shiva, the masculine essence. Here, oneness abounds. This female essence is nudging us to move and integrate
her throughout our whole bodies, for overall healing and to share her with the universe. We can manifest miracles
while in this energy field!
One of the most profound experiences I know to feeling this powerful essence, is through sexual energy. Its why I
find tantric practices so healing. Shakti, though, is actually the undercurrent of, and impetus behind, ALL energy.
Lets take dancing. There is nothing better than swirling around on a dance floor with other souls, moving
together, in sync. That frequency of unity gives me immense pleasure. I also arouse this creative force through
laughter, while singing, swimming with dolphins, caring for babies, climbing
mountains and praying, in
meditation, just to name a few! How about you? What makes you really happy? What brings you to ecstasy? I
urge you to indulge.
The primal power, liveliness, love, sensuality, connection, creativity, meaning and belonging these are
feminine treasures. These intimate aspects are
what unites women. We possess this cellular
memory of unity as pure light within us.
Ladies, its time to come together as women
and share this light more fully- feel your
magic and be the change!
www.Shakti-Holistic-Healing.com
Juliekyoga@yahoo.com
Iowa USA

EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF MYSTICAL TRANSFORMATION
Why So Many Religions?
By Mischa V Alyea
There is nothing more exciting to me than digging into the architecture of spirituality.
Spiritual philosophy goes past the stories and past the symbols to the energies of inner
transformation. I was not brought up in a religious home. So, when I was first exposed to
religion as an adult, I had a lot of catching up to do. When the priest told everyone to
open their Bibles to John 1:1-3, I asked, What page is that on? Like many who begin the mystical journey, my first
question was If there is only one God, then why are there so many religions? I held this question in the back of my
mind for many years. As I wandered through the belief systems of the world, this question remained unanswered.
Several years later, I was digging through the lock box. Amongst the birth certificates, passports and property
deeds were the silver coins I had bought during the year each child was born. My first child was born in 1986,
which was the 100thanniversary of The Statue of Liberty. Handling the coin gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling for
the time when my son had just come into the world. The pressure of time made me reel my mind back to the
subject at hand. So, I grabbed the document I needed and shut the lock box.
But, for some reason my mind became fixated on The Statue of Liberty. For the next few weeks, I kept seeing
emblems, ads, and pictures of the statue itself in a synchronistic fashion. I knew that the universe was guiding me,
but to what? By this time, I was deep into exploring mystical philosophy. The Statue of Liberty is not mystical, or
was it? It was then that I realized that all mystical philosophy used symbolism to convey its message. The Statue of
Liberty is an iconic symbol of the United States. So, I took out my books and started to analyze the statue just as I
would analyze a spiritual symbol.
I was amazed to find that The Statue of Liberty is actually a convergence of many symbols. She incorporates a
torch, a book, and a 13 point arrayed crown that is held in place by internal scaffolding. She stands on a star and
has an elevator that lifts you up to a windowed viewing deck in her forehead. The Statue of Liberty resonates with
each person because she embodies a multiple number of ideologies instead of designating one exclusive truth.
She contains many ideals but is only one
statue. She is a singularity and a multiplicity
rolled together. We are able to appreciate
the diversity she represents because we can
see the whole. When we can view spirituality
in its wholeness, then we will comprehend
why there is such diversity in the ways of
veneration and worship.
www.AashniSpiritualLiving.com
Mischa@AashniSpiritualLiving.com
Missouri USA
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TRUE BEAUTY SHINES WITHIN YOU
Return of the Goddess
By Sandy Townsend
For thousands of years masculine energy has been in control. Often, women suppress
their feelings and what they truly want in order to satisfy and take care of others.
Women have forgotten who they are and the strength and power they hold. Why are
women giving their power away?
As a woman, have you ever stayed in a relationship or marriage when you knew it wasnt right for you? Women
convince themselves to stay in unhappy situations because they feel guilty, reasoning that they need stay for
children or do not want to shame their family. We often feel like everyone will blame us if we leave. Women also
make the same mistake with their jobs. We stay where we are unhappy to satisfy others or for financial reasons.
Where are you in all those thoughts? What makes you happy? What is best for you?
It is time for the Goddess energy to step forward. The feminine energy has been lost for a long time, but it time to
become empowered, not through the ego but through the heart. How do we do this? We must allow ourselves
to truly feel what we desire, connecting to our hearts and taking action on what will make us genuinely happy.
The following exercise can help you connect with your feminine energy. Take the time to place your hands on
your womb area (just below the belly button); this is your power center. Ask yourself: What are you feeling
What do you truly want. Then, connect to your heart. What is present when you connect both together? Ask
yourself: Is your relationship correct for you? Are you doing the job you really want to be doing? Are you happy
with yourself? Is there something you would like to change?
We must learn to operate from the heart space rather than the head or ego because the ego and heart are polar
opposites. When ruled by the ego, you are controlled by the thoughts in your head. You believe in your thoughts
even when they are negative or self-deprecating, trapping you in cycles of low self-esteem, fear, or lack of
confidence and limiting your ability to achieve wealth. However, these are just tricks our mind plays.
When we connect to our hearts and operate
from that place rather than our head, our
world will start to change. This is because the
feminine energy is heart-based; it is loving,
flows, and holds so much beauty. It allows us
to open ourselves to receive rather than
always giving. It is from this space that our life
begins to change. We are not victims in this
world, and it is time for the feminine energy to
step forward. We have the power of choice.
Our heart knows what we truly desire. We
have now stepped into the fifth dimension.
www.diamondascension.net
sandy@diamondascension.net
New Jersey USA
Knowing yourself is the beginning of Wisdom. ~ Aristotle

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
By Penny C Bender
Over the course of my life time I have been reborn many times over.
Out from the ashes that lay at my feet
I blew them to the wind and thanked my creator for letting me live again
My struggles were hard an emotional roller coaster,
never knowing where I would end up, either better or worse.
My world has become the canvas in which I paint my story,the love and the hate!
I forgive myself again and again and try to make my world a better place to live in.
I have my family, my home and my faith. The people I love come
and go here and there,
some to stay some I will never know.
Grateful for each and every one.
I take and collect them and keep them safe in my own
secret little place, to remember the love and the hate.
Without my stories, my tears, my fears, my happy
spaces, my world would be full of empty places.
For every part of it is nothing more than my fate.
When you give up and give in to what you cant control
The magical world in which we live in becomes a beautiful place.
Just as the rebirth to becoming the butterfly.
Remember everything...... Live Life with Grace!
www.penniheaven.wix.com/healthy-n-fit-4-life
Penniheaven@live.com
Pennsylvania USA

MOVING FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
Living in Unity and Oneness
By Marsha Hankins
Unity and Oneness are principles of every sacred path to our truth as divine beings, but
they are not as easy as they are simple. When I earnestly began my spiritual path 20
years ago, I asked for help to live my truth and walk my talk to the best of my ability every
day. As the saying goes, be careful what you ask for. I write that with a smile because it
has been worth every step. However, when we begin to consciously focus on living in Unity and Oneness, all of
our issues are mirrored back to us and we see how much we still have to learn.
I can remember being very disappointed in some of my early spiritual teachers who shared such wonderful
concepts in class but became different people behind closed doors. Understanding that when my buttons got
pushed the issue was really mine, I had to look at myself in the mirror and ask what my judgments and prejudices
were. It was not always a pretty reflection.
When we speak of being fully conscious, we mean being fully aware of what we are thinking, feeling, saying and
doing at all times. No one is going to say this is easy. I have been years in reaching my current level of daily
awareness and I still have miles to go before I sleep. However, each day I keep trying to improve my ability to truly
live in Unity and Oneness. I evaluate myself throughout the day: Am I being kind, considerate and thoughtful? Am
I coming from my highest levels of understanding and compassion? Am I able to detach from people and
situations to allow others to find their own way instead of
pushing my own agenda?
As a teacher, I once introduced myself to a class as Marsha
Hankins, a recovering perfectionist. That perfection was, of
course, based on what I thought was perfect. I have had to
learn that everyone is doing the best they know how to do at
any moment (just like me); that everyone deserves to be
loved and accepted for who they are (my place is not to
judge); that I might not have the best way (hard to believe);
and that no one is to be kept in a box (especially one of my
own making).
Many people in todays world have been trained to live from
the mental body and to try to control events to get the
outcomes they want competition over cooperation. One of
our greatest lessons is learning to let go of personal agendas
and focus on what is truly in the highest good of everyone
concerned, learning to come from our hearts and not our
heads.
Living in Unity and Oneness takes strength and courage as
well as love. We have to change ourselves before we can
expect others to change. Lets all work on this together.
www.theendofduality.com
marshagh1999@gmail.com
Colorado USA
Stay open to all that Life has to offer;

because a life without wonder is no life at all.
Sibyl English
There are
worlds and worlds
of sacred spaces lying
dormant inside each of us.
Untapped reservoirs of overflowing
wisdom, peace, love, light and joy!
Spirit is ready to take us into
the depths of our Soul for the
healing so many of us desire.
May we choose wisely
and say YES!
Sibyl English

THE SCIENCE BEHIND HOW PEOPLE HEAL
Mindfulness is a Dance of Happiness
By Dr. Melissa Samartano
So many of us lead such stressful lives leading us down a path to mental, physical, and spiritual dis-ease in the body.
It was so important for me to learn the science behind the healing process so I could help myself believe in this
process, which was huge in my own healing.
About 12 years ago I had severe tachycardia and was in the ICU for a week. My doctors had no idea what the catalyst
was. I had two ablations and nothing was found wrong with my heart. All they wanted to do was put me on
medication which made me feel tired all the time. I decided to go off all my medication and go to an acupuncturist
and homeopathic nutritionist. After my third acupuncture treatment my heart palpitations where more under control
and I was not in and out of the ER. During this time I began using mediation, yoga, and mindfulness practices
regularly. I also changed my diet and continue to work with food to help in the healing process. I am happy to say
that I am healed from the heart problem now and I do not need to go to acupuncture anymore.
We have come into this world with certain chemicals in the brain and body to help with the healing
process. Different kinds of neurotransmitters that help with this process are Glutamate, Acetylcholine,
Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Endorphins. Another important hormone that acts like a
neurotransmitter is Oxytocin which changes the cell activity in many biological functions such as social
connection and optimism. Through my practice of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga I have learned that we
can elicit these chemicals in the body to help us heal. Meditation and yoga elicit a feeling of well being.This is
why when people practice mindfulness, meditation, and yoga they do experience miracles healing themselves
from dis-ease in the mind and body. Neuroscience has
proven that people can change the neuropathways the
brain structure in their brains by meditation, power of
positive thinking, yoga, mindfulness, and visualizations.
I have been practicing meditation, mindfulness, and yoga for
20 years. It has transformed my life so much I decided to
incorporate the following methods of healing into my
counseling practice to help others. Allow me to share some
of them with you.
Develop a non judgmental attitude:
Notice sensations: don't decide if good or bad

Notice thoughts: notice and accept them just as they are
Notice feelings without judging them pleasure or pain
Advanced Application: Notice a discomfort
and don't judge it good or bad
Practice Classic Mindfulness: Mindful of the body.
Mindful of emotions. Mindful of thought.
Focusing Attention through Yoga Postures and Movement:
Child pose, Triangle and Sun Salutation
Most importantly, these practices teach us that we have the

power to change our lives through mindfulness, body
movement using yoga postures, and meditation so we can heal.
www.holistichealingmindbodyspirit.com
msamartano@comcast.net
Massachusetts USA

AWAKENING FROM THE DREAM OF SEPARATION
Breaking the Chains of Self-Imprisoning Beliefs
By Ciara Young
Around my heart was built a fortress
Of granite, with reinforcements of steel
To keep out all the wandering pilgrims,
Lest they my deepest fear reveal;
That I am loved so tenderly,
Such a fearsome beast as I
Such a cruel and twisted creature
So loathed in the mirror of my own eye.
Could I be loved and if I could,
What treasures must I surrender?
Unto what host would I give my castle;
My castle of knowledge in the sky?
What host would occupy its annals
Stacked on the shelves of my libraries?
To whom would I give up all these treasures
To which I cling so desperately?
All the knowledge of my kingdom
Was the knowledge of my own demise
Was the knowing of my ill-fated,
fatally destined, self-denial.
In the dungeon of my castle
Had I confined the Queen of my life,
Condemned her to wait in vain for me there
While I toiled away in wretched strife While I cast myself adrift aboard a raft
composed of memory While I banged on the door of her Castle,
When in my hand I held the key.
www.theblazingheartfoundation.com
captainexcellent@gmail.com
Kerry County IRELAND

CONNECTING TO THE DIVINE IN YOU
Interconnectedness
By Allison Gouveia
We are all connected, and when we feel better we help others feel better. I share around
our weekly staff meeting table. My boss likes to ask everyone to share one thing that
happened for the week to make us happy. Sharing is interactive and it draws other
people into our world for a brief moment.
Energy is all around us. Its not just about driving out the darkness. Its not about insulating ourselves from the low
level energy and creating barriers to keep us separate from it. To bring a light into the darkness, we cannot stay
separate from it. Darkness cannot abide the light. They cannot exist in one place. Light will always illuminate the
darkness or any dense, low-vibrating frequency; hate, anger, jealousy, sadness, anxiety, among others. These
frequencies drag us down and keep us separate from our Higher Self and everyone around us. When we feel sad
or depressed, we usually retreat from life and from one another.
There are many tools to help keep our vibration up. Reiki, crystals, flower essences, essential oils, incense, prayer,
music, and even laughter help but finding something that works for each of us is important so that we keep doing
it. Its like exercising. I might like to go to the gym but someone else might like running as a workout or water
sports. If you find something that works, then we tend to remember to do it.
Become conscious of thoughts by journaling or creating a vision board. A vision board is a central place to collect
everything we wish to manifest in life. It could be anything from a basket with a pair of scissors, glue and poster
board to a desktop with images. Focus on what we wish to bring into our life and not our lack of it. Like attracts like
so concentrating on the lack will bring more of that lack into our life. Move into more positive thoughts about what
life will look like once it is manifested.
Look for the simple beauty in life a flower on the walk to work or the beautiful blue sky walking from the car to
the office. Find something to appreciate on that walk. At lunch, sit by a tree and take on the strength and wisdom it
has to offer. Appreciate the good quality produce you are having for lunch, as nature intended it. Feel your body
respond to water and sunlight with nourishment. Possibly, find a few minutes a day to meditate. Meditation can
simply be focusing and reflecting on a subject. Moving your body will help too. So, if all you can do is get up and
walk away, then do that.
My daily habit is to be grateful and practice acts of kindness. Share your lunch, share your smile, share your unique
way with the world and the world WILL smile
back, raising your vibration even higher.
Thats how it works. You get what you give.
Find ways to strengthen the connection to
the Divine in you. Help brighten a dark
corner of your world and, just maybe,
someone elses too.
www.fullcircleways.weebly.com
agouveia@necc.mass.edu
Massachusetts USA

MEANINGFUL MOMENTS SHARED WITH LOVE
From Fearing to Loving the Unknown
By Sue Malcolm
I never anticipated my fear of the unknown, transforming into such deep love for
incredibly kind unseen beings; but life is full of surprises! In my teens Id find myself in
the mind, body and spirit section of bookshops, turning pages engrossed and fascinated
by what I read. All too often though, Id hear Come on, you dont know what youre
getting yourself into reading books like that. Maybe I didnt but I felt drawn towards them. Nonetheless, I allowed
my friends words to exaggerate my mild fear of the unknown and I left the shops empty handed.
Sitting alone, some 30 years later another opportunity to venture into the unknown presented itself. At a time when I
struggled to know where my life was heading a silent voice entered my head in a moment of serene solitude
informing me of my purpose in life to help sick, abandoned and cruelly treated animals. Wow! What a fantastic
mission! I thought. Without any hesitation, I humbly and excitedly accepted this message with immense joy, honour
and gratitude. I couldnt have chosen a more wonderful reason for being although I knew little about animals.
I believe my instant acceptance of this anonymous message initiated a wealth of initially frightening but most often
incredibly magical and beautiful spiritual experiences, and was the reason for a series of co-incidences beyond my
wildest dreams. The latter led me to learning reiki and communicating with animals. The former introduced me to
Angels and also opened my eyes, ears and heart to the spiritual world.
Ill never forget the early proof of Angelic help I experienced thousands of feet above land four years ago. Hearing
please fasten your seatbelt, we have just been advised of turbulence ahead caused nervous tension in every cell
of my body. The aroma Id come to recognise when feeling anxious; and which Id learned to be amazingly that of
an Angel; appeared under my nose. Relieved, I silently whispered please stop this turbulence? Im so frightened!
Erratic and uncontrollable bumping instantly ceased, to be replaced with incredibly peaceful stillness and an
almost identical repeat performance occurred on the return journey. My eyes watered to think that a heavenly
Angel did that for me!
To anyone who fears the world we cannot see, please dont. We are loved and helped by incredibly kind, caring
and very knowledgeable beings more that we will ever comprehend. In hard times assistance is always available.
Providing our intentions are good, we just need to ask, trust the communication received and give thanks.
Ive made many mistakes, trusting my own judgement more than the guidance received and have sorely regretted
missed opportunities. Ive taken the long, slow
and arduous route but I believe that the
experiences and learnings along my
rollercoaster journey have provided me with
wisdom, some of which I will share with you this
year in the hope that you may choose a
smoother guided pathway to fulfil your destiny.
www.thereikiexperience.co.uk
sue@thereikiexperience.co.uk

REACHING FOR THE LIGHT
Letting Go
By Kirstin Nussgruber
So this is it! Here you are prepped for my
own personal viewing.
Just you and me Mom. One more time.
Despite the suffering edged on your face,
you look incredibly peaceful, even with a
tightly shut mouth that appears forced.
I wasnt in time, had to wait for the next flight.
An ocean divided us, yet it also gave me
space over the years to gain perspective. And
mend what needed to be healed.
I followed my instinct during the past sleepless nights, just sat and meditated. Focused on you, on us, and felt the
overwhelming urge to give you permission to let go, to not wait for me.
What gets me is seeing you here, silent and waxy pale, and knowing this is the final time we meet like this.
I clearly sense I am standing in front of the shell of your physical self. Of the embodiment you chose in this
lifetime. While I am still in mine. We are a lot more than an ocean apart now, and yet not.
You are released, free at last, and the tears that well up and start pouring out are my relief at seeing this.
You are finally at peace, and we can connect on a different plane, because I became aware how, without the
shackles of the ego, the baggage of emotional wounds. I can finally tell you what you were just not ready to hear
from me, face to face.
How many times have we been at this threshold before, sometimes in roles reversed, yet today is different.
No resentment. No hurt anymore. I understand. I get it this time.
Just pure love and forgiveness now. And ultimate peace.
I touch your cold body, and feel more connected to you than ever before.
www.eatholistic.com
kirstin@eatholistic.com
New Jersey USA
www.stepinsidethemagic.com

SOUL JOURNEYS
Answering the Call of Spirit
By Roberta Z. Gilgore
It has been a little over two years since I walked away from corporate America to
reconnect with my adventurous spirit as an energy healer, soul traveler and writer. I was
employed in a successful law firm in upstate New York when I began to experience
health related issues working in a stressful environment. While the job was secure and
the compensation more than adequate, the risks to my mind, body and spirit more than outweighed any financial
benefits I was receiving. So, on one particularly frustrating day, I finally resolved that it was time I freed myself and
declared: I AM done. At that time, I had no idea that the power of my heartfelt intentions and utterance of those
three little words would set into motion a series of events that would shift my life and open doors that I never
thought possible.
They say that when you listen to your heart and answer the call of Spirit, the Universe conspires to make it
happen. Well, what happened next took me by total surprise and started me on an amazing journey that lead me
to one of my greatest adventures of a lifetime. While I did not quit my job immediately, in less than a year of
making that declaration, I suddenly found myself receiving an unexpected inheritance that provided just enough
money for me to pack up my bags and move from New York to North Carolina. I began my own business and
found a wonderful spiritual community that continues to nourish my mind, body, and soul.
The greatest gift I received, however, was an unexpected opportunity to travel to Rapa Nui, more commonly
known as Easter Island, and home of the monolithic statutes called the Moai. Rapa Nui is located in the middle of
the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile. The total area is volcanic with three craters. Traveling to this magical place
has been a dream of mine since first reading about it in my youth, but I never dreamed I would one day actually
go there. Nothing spells adventure like traveling to one of most remote islands in the world!
Now, whenever Spirit calls, I dont walk. I run to her like a child trying to find her way home. Whether traveling to
my power places or simply connecting into the sacredness of my own heart and soul, I have intuitively become my
own healer. As I walk amongst the stone giants and sit atop one of its craters, there is a growing awareness that it
was not serendipity that brought me to this sacred place. Rather, I was presented with this amazing gift by simply
answering the call of Spirit. Today, my adventurous spirit is an expression of a renewed sense of freedom as I
continue to open up to the unlimited possibilities that are manifesting for me each and every day.
www.SoulJourneysWithRoberta.com
Roberta.Gilgore@yahoo.com
North Carolina USA

AWAKE FOR THE JOURNEY
One Night in Venice
By Fay (Gypsyfay) Guilian
What do a mom and daughter do when backpacking through Europe becomes routine?
We hopped a train for Italy with no plans and no reservations! Arriving that evening just
in time to watch gondolas and water taxis pass each other then move out of sight, we
drank cappuccino and walked a bit before finding a place to settle in.
But, because it was tourist season in Venice, every bed, closet and cardboard box was booked. So with my cranky
teenager in tow, I suggested we return to the train station where I could think of a Plan B. Soon the gondolas
parked in their stalls, and the throngs of people went to hotels or hostels. I realized we were alone. At midnight the
last train arrived and a few folks headed off knowing they had a place to stay. But others were destined to spend
the night on the steps of the train station with us. Families from India, Germany, Japan and a couple from Sweden.
I watched a little boy run up and down the steps of the station. A girl cried that she was freezing until a kindly old
man gave her his coat and she curled up on her fathers lap.
Whose idea was it to come here anyway? This is the most horrible night of my whole life! sobbed my daughter.
Since the train station was open, we took turns going in to get warm and take bathroom breaks. Upon returning
from one of those breaks I noticed that our troupe had lightened up. The boy and girl, the couple, the old man,
and my dear daughter had formed a singing group. They were happily belting out theme songs to classic
American sitcoms like The Brady Bunch, and Facts of Life.
Things were brightening up in another way too. A milkman in his canoe made morning rounds. Newspapers were
tossed from a speedboat. Realizing our ordeal was almost over we started off for our separate places. But there
was one more thing our group was meant to experience together. And when it happened, there were no words.
We all stood in silent awe. Because in Venice, there is a moment, just after dawn, when the rising sun shines down
and turns the city a magical shade of gold. It lasted only a moment, but what a perfect moment it was.
I still think about that cold night in front of the Venice train station. When things get rough, I try to remember
that a blessing can be disguised as an unplanned adventure, a town with no beds, or even a grumpy teenager. I
question a bit less now. I accept a lot more. As for my grumpy teen, she is all grown up and she has traveled the
world twice over. But even today, if I ask her to name her favorite city, without missing a beat she exclaims
Venice, of course.
Well, of course.
www.fayguilian.com
Fayguilian@me.com
California USA

OWN YOUR MAD HEROIC LIFE
Madness Calls
By Jennifer Maki
There is a whisper, a hum, a buzz, a gentle yet undeniable breeze adrift. It is finding its
way into the hearts and minds of any and all who will listen, who are not swirling with the
masses, caught up in the expectations of the world, but open to the beckoning from
within. Many are called, only those comfortable with their own madness will have the
courage to own the passions avid to be revealed and acted upon, necessary for the evolution of the planet.
For me the voices began when I was very young, their wisdom apparent as time unfolded and I learned that
compliance meant delight and tuning out meant profound, albeit difficult, lessons to be learned. I often felt as
though I was viewing the world from the outside looking in, that I was very much alone in my longing to determine
my purpose and my aching desire to seek until I discovered how my visions could serve the greater good. I sat in
my crazy and learned to own it - traveling, seeking, dabbling, exploring, learning and leaping outside the box as
often as I could. Somehow, unplanned, I became a collector, a gatherer of experiences, of stories, of kindred souls
and, in this, truth was revealed.
There were mad people the world over, just like me.
And now I know a few things for certain
I am drawn to the restless, brave, often quirky and misunderstood, mad people of this world, those mad to create,
to ante up, to bear witness and soul, explore and expand mind and who in turn ignite within us a burning desire to
Suit Up in our own unique and heroic ways.
The only thing that will save this planet and its soulful inhabitants is that very madness and those who succumb to
and act on the inner whisperings, the hum of desire, the buzz created by madness run rampant in the receivers
and who ride the wind of change, allowing it to lead them in action for the evolution of our world.
We are not alone in our madness. It will take each and every one of us, listening to the callings of our soul, trusting
and testing and trying again and again until we succeed. Gone are the days of prophets and prophesies. We no
longer need to be saved from anything or anyone, for anywhere. We belong to an age of Collective Collaboration
and our freedom is discovered in the journey we share in remembering our power, our divine essence and heaven
is created here and now, together.
Shall we begin? What one calling will you own and take action on today to shift this world for more, more compassion,
joy, respectful truth-speaking, love?
We are the Mad Heroes called. Let us answer,
Step In, Suit Up, and together take to Soaring!
www.jennifermaki.com
Jennifer@jennifermaki.com
Alberta CANADA

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Say Yes to Yourself!
By Deborah Austin
Too many of us live our lives as if they are not our own. Instead of pursuing our goals
with passion and determination, we stay on the sidelines of life. There are many reasons
why we do this, including: fear, procrastination and not having the specific knowledge to
move forward. Sometimes, it boils down to being a people pleaser.
Acceptance and approval from others are primal needs that go back to when we were very young. If our parents
or caregivers did not fulfill their role sufficiently in meeting our needs when we were young, some of us may grow
up with low self-esteem. This in turn may translate into the need to excessively please people in order to feel
accepted or to gain approval.
If you are putting other peoples needs above your own and relegating your dreams to the someday pile, I
encourage you to rethink this strategy. It is good to help people whenever you can. Being of service and helping
people is what life is truly all about. It is our relationships and contributions in the end that really matter. In the
long term though, if you constantly put other peoples needs before your own this can become problematic and
can lead to stress and burnout.
If we are honest with ourselves, sometimes we are more interested in having people like us than in pursuing our
goals. If you constantly put other peoples needs above your own, you may start to feel resentful because youre
not being true to yourself. This is detrimental because your dreams can be put on the back burner. For example,
instead of writing your book, you are constantly on call for a family member who always seems to be in some sort
of financial or relationship crisis. Maybe its time that you tell him or her to seek some type of assistance from a
professional who can help them with these issues instead of always relying on you.
All of us are living on borrowed time. Its time that you make your needs and desires a priority. Not next year, next
month or next week. Now! Now is the perfect time to revisit your goals. Start pursuing them with a renewed
tenacity. Examine the things in your life that are distracting you from your goals and that are emotionally,
physically or energetically draining. Develop a plan to either remove them or minimize them in your life.
While the word YES is a powerful word, so is the word NO. Learn to say no more often when it comes to people or
projects that dont serve your highest good. If this is a challenge for you, consider taking an assertiveness
skills or negotiation skills course so that you can say no authentically. Make the choice to say YES to yourself
and your dreams!
www.deborahangelaustin.com
deborah@deboranangelaustin.com
Toronto CANADA

DANCING ACROSS THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Caring for Mother Earth
By Pauline Hadley
As our world stands in turmoil from toxic overload, we can see that we have lost touch
with the natural laws of the universe, laws that were so sacred to our Ancestors. We feel
helpless and have no idea how humanity can make the change that is necessary to save
our beautiful planet, our Mother Earth. So where do we begin? We must begin with
ourselves! As we take responsibility for ourselves we can change the world!
Firstly we can become more aware of the energies that surround and support us. The indigenous tribes of the
world like the Native American Indians and Aborigines, to name but two, were in tune with the rhythm of nature
and the rhythm of the universe. They felt the heartbeat of Mother Earth. They could read the sky; the strong
masculine energies of the Sun by day and the soft feminine energies of the Moon by night. They heard the
whispers of the wind through the trees and they honoured all life and knew we were All One.
They honoured and used every part of the animals they killed for food and shelter, never discarding anything
without giving thanks, and honouring the spirit of the animal. Trees and plants were used for healing the whole
person; mind, body and spirit not just the physical body, because they knew the power of the mind in healing
any ailment. Older members of the family were respected as Wise Elders and younger members of the tribe
sought their knowledge and wisdom, rather than discarding them as having no use because of their age, like we
can find in society today.
I would like to invite you to take a walk in nature with me, walking on the Earth rather than concrete pavements. I
love feeling the softness of the Earth beneath my feet as this helps to ground me, especially after I have been
working with higher energies and healing clients. When I breathe in energy from the trees and the sky I feel
energised and rejuvenated. I love colour and absorb the colours of the plants and flowers as I pass by.
I love to feel the warmth of the sun on my body as I take time to breathe the light into every cell, expanding my
whole being with this life force energy. Sunrises and sunsets are my favourite times for doing this. Step outside
and look up at the expanse of the indigo night sky and absorb the energies of the Moon and Stars. It feels so
good to lie on the Earth and travel in your mind to the many stars and planets in the universe. You begin to feel a
new sense of freedom within. There are no limits once you engage your imagination and I know you will enjoy this
new expanded awareness.
Become the magical child playing with
Mother Earth.
www.rainbowlight.org.uk
paulinehadley33@hotmail.com

AWAKEN YOUR BRILLANCE!
The Car Crash That Saved My Life
By Michelle Neils
It was a very cold and snowy winter day in Colorado, when I had the accident, which I
prefer to call the impact, since I do not believe in accidents. The rain of the
unseasonably warm day before had frozen on the roads and driving conditions were
particularly treacherous with a layer of fresh snow on top of the ice. I was clear-minded,
happy, and not distracted by my cell phone.
As I approached the intersection where I was to turn left, the road sloped steeply downward. I applied my brakes
and realized instantly that they were nonfunctional. The black ice made it impossible to slow down, let alone stop.
In a split second, I knew that I was going to crash; the only question was into what? In front of me was a huge
semi and I knew instinctively not to hit the back of that truck, as I feared instant death. I glanced into my rearview
mirror to assess whether or not I could move to my right, but there was a car right behind me. In the last second
before I would have hit the semi, I turned my steering wheel into oncoming traffic. I believe I left my body
because I do not remember the moment of impact. I came to a split second later,
smelling the airbag
chemicals and feeling excruciating pressure and pain in my chest from the airbags impact and the seatbelt
holding me fast.
The head-on collision was at an approximate speed of 85 mph, the combination of my speed of 40 and the other
cars reported speed of 45. The very first thought that occurred to me was, I must still have work to do here on
Earth, (because as far as I could tell, I wasnt dead!) Then I checked the mirror for any lacerations or bleeding.
Miraculously, there werent any cuts and my windshield, although shattered, was still intact. My car was totaled
and so was the other vehicle, but the two young people in the other car werent seriously injured. Whiplash and
Chest Contusion (medical term for severe impact to the sternum) were the extent of my injuries.
Over the course of the next 2 months I underwent a major metamorphosis. With intensive rehabilitation through
chiropractic, bodywork, and in-depth soulwork
with a gifted healer in Boulder, I faced two of
my greatest fears: being truly seen and
stepping fully into my feminine power. I can
now honestly say that the impact was a Gift
and I am grateful for my choice. I have
emerged stronger and more resilient, with a
growing confidence in the Unseen, the helpers
in Spirit who have always been here, and have
never left me comfortless.
www.sacredbalance.us
Coachmichelle2011@gmail.com
Colorado USA
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MY SOUL SPEAKS
Responsibility
By Sandra Wagman
As a young girl I knew I was different I would dream. I had imaginary friends. I saw
colour around people and even in the snow. My kindergarten teacher said that I knew
all of my colours and more. I knew things, I had feelings and I was connected to nature
and animals. Maybe it was because I came from an abusive home or maybe it was
because I was sick as a child - coming into the world with a hole in my heart and living in a bubble for a year at
the age of six. Who knows why, but I came into this world knowing, feeling and seeing. I was then, and will
always be, a sensitive.
There are a lot of different labels put on people like me - psychic, healer, and shaman, to name a few. It seems
everyone uses a different tagline for what they do but not all of them hold their gifts with responsibility. Maybe it
is because I came into this world vulnerable that I have such strong feelings around responsibility for the work I
do. It is in my heart that we as sensitives be responsible towards the people who sit with us. Whether it be for fun,
counsel, or traumatic events, it is our responsibility to hold sacred space. To step away from ourselves, our
judgments, our conditioning for the moment and give insight without prejudice to help our clients move forward
in their lives.
A woman who sat with me told me that a psychic had once told her that her life would always stay the same
because of karma from her last life. I asked her if she believed that statement. As she sat there crying I could not
believe that anyone would take choice away from her and leave her in fear. Then I showed her the possibilities
coming into her life and explained that she only had to step out of fear and embrace choice and she would be
able to make the necessary changes.
Too many times I see these gifts being manipulated into tools of fear in order to control the client and get extra
readings. Whether it be for greed, prestige or any other reasons, this saddens me. I feel that it is our responsibility
to ask ourselves why we do this work. If our desire for fame is more important than the person sitting in front of us
then I feel it is time to reconnect with our purpose. Our souls! Remember responsibility is part of our gifts, the
words we speak and the direction we give
should always come from the heart so
everyones possibility can become reality!
Maybe that is why I came into this world
vulnerable with a need to heal my heart so I
would know the value of responsibility.
www.uniqueinsightreadings.com
unique.insight.readings@gmail.com
When you learn, teach, when you get, give. ~ Maya Angelou

THE HOUSE OF TRUTH
Absolute Trust aka: My Perfect Life
By Ellen Chun
What is absolute trust and what does it have to do with stress relief? Absolute trust is a
deep sense of knowing that whatever is going on right now is exactly what needs to be
going on.
Think of a rock, tree, or flower. All of these things are embody the abilityto just be. This is perfect trust. These things
dont fight against their plight, form judgments, or label anything. What would happen if we had this type of trust?
First of all, the vast majority of our unhappiness, stress, and anxiety would dissolve. Unhappiness is primarily the
result of resistance to whatever is happening in our lives. Even the death of a loved one feels so much more
painful when we believe that it is unfortunate or that it shouldnt have happened. With absolute trust, you may
still feel feelings of grief, but they would be greatly reduced compared to the grief you had felt when you believed
that the death shouldnt have been so.
Secondly, contentment would generally be the lowest vibrational emotion we'd have (with rare occurrences of
grief, sadness, etc). In general, wed remain happy, joyful, and at peace. Things that we would've previously
considered bad, wrong, or broken would just be things that happen. Period. No stress, no judgment. There
would also be a deep-rooted sense that everything you have right this moment is not only perfect but is of the
highest good. In other words, youd never be able to see a mistake, no matter what it looked like to anyone else.
Think for a minute of a beautiful field of flowers growing out of the ashes from a forest fire. Without the death of the
trees no flowers would have been possible. In reality, in truth, there are no accidents. There is never anything lost or
wasted. Nothing is irrelevant. It is all the face of God. Gratitude may spontaneously arrive upon this realization.
Perfect trust is the state that we are born in and a state that many spend their lifetimes trying to re-obtain. Some
call it enlightenment; others call it joy or love. Just imagine how much better your life would be if you could
cultivate this type of trust. Happiness, joy, and peace would take the place of stress and displeasure. Your life
would start to feel as if it were one great adventure after another. Things would feel fresh and new as no judgment
or sense of wrong could enter.
Begin to practice trust, to get back to that place you were born with. Even if you can only initially achieve the state for
minutes at a time, things will start to shift in your favor. You might suddenly be surprised at how great everything
starts to look. Things that had previously made
you feel badly might come to feel like
cherished events. Stress will lift and evaporate
as you find yourself marveling at how perfect
your life (and everyone elses) has become.
www.egracecoaching.com
ellenchun@egracecoaching.com
Massachusetts USA
When a woman
takes time out to think
about where shes at,
what she wants and
where shes going
things begin to
CHANGE FOR
THE BETTER!
~ Sibyl English

HEALTHY PERSPECTIVES FOR VIBRANT LIVING
Learning from Crashes
By Charlotte Carreira
Have you ever noticed when many of our greatest life changing moments occur? For
me, it was during a major healing crisis, auto accident, or episodes that forced me to
focus on my physical well being. This story is about my latest embrace with the
importance of physical wellbeing.
With beautiful weather in our beach community, I decided to take a bike ride. I was feeling the freedom of a
summer day with sunshine and fresh air along the beach esplanade and then heading home only to crash on our
steep downhill driveway and ending with major road rash on my elbow and knees. Ouch. That crash catapulted
me from positive healthy feelings into pain and necessary action to restore control over my sense of wellbeing. As
soon as I got into my house I washed and iced the scrapes, adding aloe, arnica you name it and drank tons of
water. That night I could not sleep because any position yielded pain versus comfort. The next morning emotions
uncontrollable and I realized I had stored too much tension since my life had been going full speed ahead with
work, bills, stress and empty nest issues of not feeling whole. I obviously needed to crash in order to return to Selflove, rest, patience and compassion for my body now in a healing crisis. I needed to reach out as I was no longer
the Wellness Coach but the person in need of wellness.
I visited my Chiropractor and instantly felt the relief of energy returning to proper flow in order to ground and
heal. A therapist friend called at the best time to help me emotionally process. I then re-started my regime of diet,
supplements, movement, rest, hydration, meditation. By the second day I was filled with gratitude for all of the
healthy lifestyle changes I have made over so many years that strengthened my inner core and my immune
system response, helping me to heal quickly and to put this experience into a healthy perspective. My elbow and
knees healed in a week. Wow!
I realized that my lifestyle has an incredible impact on the wellbeing of my Future Self. My simple bike crash tested
my Future Self during that unexpected moment calling upon my mental, physical, emotional and spiritual clarity,
stamina and strength to move to a healing state. It was the point in my life where all my inner resources were
called forth to be present for the crisis and to serve my Self.
So when you think the daily practice of being healthy is too hard, remember you are investing in your Future Self.
Your ability to respond during the times that your body mind and spirit are called upon IS what really matters
your health IS your greatest wealth.
Attention to your health today, is an
investment in your ability to experience vibrant
life now and in the future. For without my
physical health how can I live a life of service?
www.Radiant-Wellness.com
Charlotte@Radiant-Wellness.com
California USA

ANCIENT WISDOM FOR NOW
Bear Medicine
By Marliee Ann Snyder-Nieciak
According to Merlin, King Arthurs Counsel, A wizard is someone who lives their life
backwards. I am a wizard. I died at 26, became an entrepreneur at 36, discovered
spirituality and Shamanism at 46, married at 56, and a published author at 66. Here I am
in the birthing of two major projects that will be complete when I turn 70. All confirmed by Grace.
First, a male Black Bear sauntered into our yard on Saturday night. Bear is my Power Animal teaching
introspection and healing (everyone has one). After playing with a mop, like a baton, he walked up the sidewalk
to our back door. He then stood up to pick apples. He looked like a giant shadow ambling off into the forest
surrounding us. Then twelve hours later there he was playing and eating acorns at the edge of the woods.
As a Shaman, I knew this was significant. This is the first time a bear has been seen in Northwest Indiana an hour
from Chicago since 1871 144 years ago! What does it mean to me? I am full filling my Contract with the Divine.
Then the first distillation of Northern Lights Black Spruce arrived from Young Living smelling like the Northern
Rainforest where Heaven meets Earth when the aurora borealis dances. Black Spruce relieves trauma. Therapeutic
grade Essential Oils are the First Medicine and the blood of the plants. Bear teaches which plants heal.
Bear further confirmed part of my lifes mission of empowerment with essential oils. On his second visit, Bear
pulled out a bag from recycling with only essential oil lids. He smelled and licked each bottle cap, then threw
them in a circle as he sat under a tree.
Bear teaches us to align with the cycles of the Mother Earth and go deep within to bring forth our own unique
gifts by aligning with our Souls purpose, bringing it to the World.
Last autumn out of the blue, I was invited to teach a group of individuals to access their Akashic Records by
receiving their personal prayer aligned with their vibration and frequencies. Our Souls contract is accessed for
Healing and Guidance by accessing our Akashic Records with our Sacred Prayer. It is an ongoing journey of
teaching and writing while raising my vibration with essential oils
The Akasha is deep inside, in our Heart, not outside. Our highest affiliation is to the Divine Source. Reading our
Akashic Records is a shortcut to Soulful Living. By going deep inside, I was able to balance caregiving for my
husband by receiving the guidance and
healing from my Akashic Records. It forced me
to care for me while caregiving my husband.
My Lifes Mission is to empower individuals
to empower themselves! My husband and I
were deeply empowered by essential oils
and the Akashic Records.
How will you Empower Your Self?
www.marileeasnyder.com
Marilee@sagespiritterra.org
Indiana USA

STRONG AND FREE
The Mermaid in Me
By Serena Kolodka
People say my name suits me. I agree. It is a name connected to Energy and Spirit.
This life, my parental-given name is Serena; though this is not the name the Angels or
other beings use for me. While I have never considered myself particularly serene,
especially during adolescence, I have always liked my name. It was supposedly
suggested by my Mothers best friend. The joke was that my name came from the television show Bewitched.
Samantha was the good witch married to Darren. She had a wild cousin named Serena. Hello.
Many times when my Mother was alive, she would call me a witch; in the most positive sense. Whenever she was
ill, needed cheering up or just to talk, I would mysteriously contact her. I was her connection to other energies that
she had blocked in her early adulthood. Near her last days she told me of an experience where she saw her place
in the Universe and that she saw me far beyond that place. We had different objectives.
In August 2014, I went on trip to Poland with my Father. I had not been and he would be returning to his birth-land
for the first time since he was 17. I had read some travel books and sites but I did not discover the origin of my
name until I was in Warsaw. In the main square in Old Town there is a statue of a warrior mermaid. She holds a
sword and shield and is very beautiful. She protects. Her name is Syrenka; in English, Serena.
Why is this mermaid connection important for me?
Besides being very cool, a friend recently explained my ability to heal my own broken elbow as a Lemurian ability.
In case you didnt know, Lemuria established before Atlantis and was an ocean-aware civilization of energetic
wisdom and communal peace. Angels have told me that I have lived lives with many beings, including mermaids.
In one life, at least, I was a Lemurian mermaid.
I do realize that I have advanced awareness when people speak on topics of lost or hidden knowledge. I know of
missing notes in the musical scale currently in
use. I can hear the song of the deep. I sing it
sometimes with babies, animals, and plants.
Similar to crystal song, it is ethereally beautiful
and full of knowledge.
Knowledge from past lives helps me in this
one. Angels assist my awareness and ease my
way on my path. I am thankful for all the
information, and for my name this life. Serena,
a.k.a. warrior mermaid, suits me just fine.
www.archangelconnection.com
serena.archangelconnection@gmail.com
Alberta CANADA
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WE ARE ALL LIVING MASTERS
The Oneness Experience
By Melanie Brockwell
Most of us know about Ascended Masters. Legendary figures like Kuan Shih Yin tirelessly
serving humanity. So when Archangel Michael first suggested I call myself a Living Master,
I thought he was a bit loopy. Until I remembered,we are all living masters.
As far back as memory serves, the world has been a playground of energy. No doors. No separation. Whenever
I faced something perplexing, a calm and inclusive version of truth moved itself into view. The only time this
clarity failed to automate was around people.
You see, so much that came naturally to those around me was an effort to learn, and for the longest time I didnt
know how to appreciate what was powerful about being me. I was, however, like most of us, well aware of what I
couldnt do. I couldnt put protective shields around myself to keep out other peoples feelings, thoughts and
often horrific memories. I couldnt tell when someone was lying to me, and I couldnt hold a so-called everyday
conversation. As you can imagine this made for some interesting interactions, especially with people convinced
spirituality was separate from real world issues like paying the bills and politics.
The thing is, I wanted to learn. I looked for ways to be a good and wise person, but each time I pursued a social
ideal, or a field of study, there was always a problem to be solved, and despite having no reason to, I trusted
there was a way to know ourselves and each other without judgement.It was as if something powerful compelled
me to seek another way; a way that didnt make anyone right, wrong or incomplete; a way to see everyone and
everything with compassion - even those demonized by change-makers. I didnt know it at the time but I was
talking about oneness.
For me oneness is an experience, not a philosophy. The best way to describe it is to imagine yourself in a fullimmersion video game where instead of people and places having labels, you see through Spirits eyes; you trust
everyone is equal and essential (no exceptions). And whenever you have a reaction to someone or something,
the truth about how this moment is sacred is revealed to you. This way, all your reactions are an embodiment of
your purpose. So rather than an experience being a sign that you need to change who you are, its an invitation
for unconditional self-acceptance. This is the oneness experience.
When I understood why my life never made sense from the paradigm of duality and separation, I recognized
what is powerful about being me i.e. I experience everything as my conversation with the cosmos - an
exploration of this moment without blame,
shame or control. And only when I accepted
that the way I am is what I am being asked to
do, did I truly surrender to being a Living
Master present to the Oneness Experience.
www.howtobemedicine.com
howtobemedicine@gmail.com
Queensland AUSTRALIA

MAD FOR BLISS
I Choose Me!
By Audrey Vanderstoop
Last year I thought I had landed the job of a lifetime. I was hired to launch a Bed and
Breakfast in the heart of Toronto, Canada. I would be living and working in a hundred
and twenty-five year old mansion surrounded by heritage gardens. This wasn't just a job,
it was a partnership with two owners I had formed a warm acquaintance with. They
would support me in the business but it was my baby. My mission statement was simple, warm, hospitality with a
focus on being green and organic. The success or failure of the business rested squarely on my shoulders. This
was an exciting venture for me as I had just sold my own successful wellness clinic and had numerous consulting
jobs under my belt.
It was the best year of my life and the worst. My efforts turned the B&B into a huge success, beyond expectation. I
met people from all over the world and experienced true gratitude for my hospitality and love of the job. The Bed
and Breakfast received hospitality awards before we even completed our first year, the feeling was mutual.
However, the couple I worked for were driven by money, and that drive was fuelled by negativity. I had never
been in a situation like this. I was seriously overworked, underpaid and undermined. I didn't see it coming. The
partnership was a disaster and my confidence was eroded. The problem with leaving was that I lived there. As my
happiness ebbed away, so did my health. When I started to experience heart palpitations, constant migraines and
depression, I knew it was time to leave no matter what the cost.
I gave it a year and then handed in my notice. I felt a serious sense of loss. It took me weeks to recover from working
seven days a week, fifteen hours a day. My body recovered quickly but the biggest part of the healing was to feel
happy again. I had to look for support to help with this aspect of my journey back to my previous state of mind.
It made me realize that health and happiness are co-dependant. We need to nurture each one to truly thrive.
Emotional well-being is often ignored in the healing process. Now as a health coach I approach any issue with
this pyramid of health in mind. By coaching rather than consulting I can help my client build the life they crave,
that they deserve.
No matter what the health issue is, there is always an emotional connection. To ignore that fact is to perpetrate the
cycle of ill health. It took a negative experience in my life to bring this fact home in an explosive way, but one I am
forever grateful for.
www.nutritionalbodycare.com
audrey@nutritionalbodycare.com
Ontario CANADA

WHEN THE ALMIGHTY CALLED ME
Who, Me God?
By Melinda J. Abersold
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a woman pastor? Dont feel bad if you
havent because I never really gave it much thought, until God called me into the
ministry. When God called me, my immediate thought was, I cant be a pastor . . . Im a
woman! So, needless to say, I ran from the call. However, God used male pastors to confirm that I was indeed
called into the pastoral vocation.
So, I set out on my quest to confront my pastor; however, God instructed me to wait. So, I waited, and I waited,
until finally, God spoke to me to attend another church so I could sit under a more seasoned pastor. I was so
excited to finally start getting this show on the road! Well, needless to say, the pastor God placed me under
did not encourage women to operate in a pastoral office. During that time, God taught me the ancient lesson
on obedience.
There are several women in the Bible that God called for a divine purpose, such as Deborah. There is no
disputing that Deborah was used mightily by God as a great leader. She was handpicked by God to be a Judge
over the nation of Israel, and she was used as a prophetess.
Some would try to say that God only used women in the Old Testament for a special purpose in leadership.
However, there are many women that God used in the New Testament. Philip had four daughters that
prophesied. (Acts 21:9)
It is clear, throughout the ages of time, God used women in leadership. However, it is also clear that in this
modern day world, in which we live, women have been discriminated against in the ministry. I can only speak
from personal experience that this is a heartbreaking fact. I can also say with confidence that God has equipped
me with His strength and grace to fulfill my calling.
I have been pastoring for eleven years, and I have found it to be both challenging and fulfilling. Have there been
times that I wanted to throw in the towel and run? Yes, you better believe it! However, my God has richly
rewarded me for my obedience.
I believe wholeheartedly that we women pastors should always conduct ourselves as a lady. In fact, God will not
bless a woman who tries to operate like a man. May I say that God was not at all muddled when He fashioned us as
women, nor was He confused when He called
us into the ministry. Always be the beautiful
godly woman that God has called you to be.
I leave you with this thought. Never try to
force your ministry into fruition. Throughout
the years, God has been faithful. Over the
next year, I plan to share with you, the reader,
my personal experiences.
www.melindajabersold.wordpress.com
melindajabersold@gmail.com
Alabama USA

MORGANS SPIRIT WHISPERS
The Wakes of Understanding and the Embracing of Letting Go
By Ellyn M Hanson
So be the conquest of inner peace during my journey in grief and loss. I as well
contemplate that of helping those that are about to embark upon or process the same
path I am on. I have been fortunate to find a few of the missing links, or at best come to
understand that perhaps the missing pieces of my inner soul's knowing may not come
about until I too exit this physical life and return home to put the core of my inner being back together again.
When my son Morgan left this life at the age of 16 my world fell apart. I being not only his mother but caretaker for
his 16 years here in this life left me with a huge hole of aching loneliness and also a displacement of who I was. How
was I ever going to put the pieces back together again and embrace each day with hope and joy when the boy that
tugged at my heart strings daily with his inquisitiveness towards life's mystery but with the patience and
unconditional love of an old soul was gone? And so the lessons began in my own life and continue to evolve daily.
I believe that we in this lifetime trip over the simplicity's that bring us understanding so easily while trying to find
the deeper meanings that really are not there, at least for now. If I continue to know and grow and embrace the
woman I am now on the stepping stones that have been placed before me today without looking back and
pondering the why's of yesterday as well as not looking too far down the road at what could and more
importantly should be happening tomorrow ... Time has a way of putting the flutter back into the now.
Being still, listening and more than anything being able to feel the knowing that is. -- That Morgan still resides in
my heart and pushes forth with bursts at time when I am forgetting or I am weak... Reminding me that he is still
here with me, not physically but soulfully.
I am in hopes that in time I am able to tie all
the lessons of the healing arts, the experience
of heart ache, the pangs of heart knowings,
and the passions for sharing the experience
of grief and healing together with families
that have lost children as well.
The bittersweet transition of my sweet son has
opened up the windows of opportunity to
share my journey with others and in this I
embrace his continued spirit whispers.
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em.hanson59@gmail.com
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HOW HORSES TRANSFORMED MY LIFE
Following the Hearts Whispers
By Lisa Murray Machala
Outwardly everything looked fine. I had a successful career with a Fortune 100 company
with all that that implies: a prestigious title, a generous compensation package, and
plenty of perks. I was happily married and living in a beautiful custom home in an
upscale area. I had reached the sweet spot, the place I had been aiming for since early
college years decades earlier. Yet something was not right. Something was missing. I had arrived but it wasnt
fulfilling me. There was a sense of emptiness. Was the conquest really more satisfying than the attainment? Had I
been tricked into believing in something that was an illusion? Or had my values changed over time with life
experience and maturity?
Along with the emptiness came a sense of restlessness, an urgent need to seek out something more. I knew deep
in my soul that what was precious and sacred within me would not survive another two decades if I continued on
the current path. I knew I had to make a change, but to what? And how? Fortunately, the circumstances of my life
conspired to create a window of opportunity, a chance to leave what I knew to seek what my soul needed. Little
did I know that the act of following my heart and changing careers would be the beginning of re-inventing my life
in a way that brought me back to the authenticity of my childhood and embraced my souls true purpose.
After extensive introspection, research and planning I determined that I would open a business that would enable
me to work with the animals closest to my heart since early childhood: horses. That decision opened a path that I
could not have comprehended at the time, and became the catalyst for a journey that has been more of a
metamorphosis than merely a career change.
Over the past decade I have worked with hundreds of horses and clients. The horses have opened my heart and
my broadened my awareness of all things spiritual. My teachers have taught me about being fully present and
self-aware in a way that is grounding and peaceful. They have taught me about energy and personal boundaries.
As I have worked on them, they were working on me, helping me to become a better person. All along the way
the horses were quietly working their magic in transforming me and my entire life for the better, leading me to
new adventures and insights and greater fulfillment.
I believe there is magic in following the whispers of our hearts. I believe that when we step off the well-worn
path towards our hearts desire, help is manifested. I believe that when we reach for our dreams, we are lifted. I
wish this for you.
www.MedicinePony.com
Lisa@medicinepony.com
Michigan USA

TRANSFORMING OURSELVES TRANSFORMING OUR WORLD
Evolving Parenting Paradigms
By Lynn Ely
My daughter Sarah, at the wise age of 12 years old, left a homemade book on my bed
one day. Her dad and I were recently separated, and I had gathered a pile of parenting
books around me on how to help my two daughters through divorce. She saw me
devouring these books and one day decided to make her own. On the front of her
little book it said, Parenting Book Eager to hear her sage advice, I opened the cover and read her two simple
words on one page, Love Them. She knew what she needed most from her mom.
In talking with my now adult daughters, Ive learned that my parenting style through the divorce and beyond
apparently did not serve my girls as well as I thought. I had no idea. I thought I was doing a decent job given the
enormous challenges I went through during that period.
After all, I was present and available for them when and if they needed to talk. I provided a wonderful home,
clothing, food, opportunities, took them on trips, and attended their events. I encouraged their independence
while helping them to make healthy choices.
But somehow, the quality of attention I gave them missed the mark in their eyes. Perhaps I was too much in my
head trying to figure out how to make it all work rather than engaging my heart.
Parenting can be one of lifes most difficult, as well as rewarding, jobs. Although I had access to much information
during those parenting years, some of the biggest jewels came after that window of opportunity had passed.
Sources of parenting wisdom abound, but the proof is in the proverbial pudding. This is why I think it is valuable
to look at those who have raised healthy, happy, well adjusted children and examine their parenting styles. I find
value in looking at other cultures that have high happiness quotients, and who are living in relative harmony with
one another.
Being charged with the early shaping of someones life carries tremendous responsibilities. For many of us, it is
the most important job we will undertake. Because of that, it is important for us to remember that all parents need
good information, support and encouragement. New paradigms in parenting are emerging now from a deeper
understanding of what our children truly need. This is beyond prescriptive parenting. It is attuned parenting. And,
it begins with us.
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes
a village to anchor new paradigms. Our
virtual villages are helping us to do this by
sharing information and gathering support.
Women have a powerful role in these
changes, and we are stepping up in droves
ready to shed old paradigms for new ones on
many fronts. These indeed are exciting times.
www.awakeningplanet.com
lynnely11@yahoo.com
California USA

CONNECTING HEART AND SOUL
Messages of Love from Above
By Sarina Baptista
Flying through the air at 39,000 feet, I stare out the window, watching the beautiful
clouds and Earths landscape move quickly below. Its summertime, and many families
boarded the sleek, Southwest 737 in Denver heading to Spokane. The anxiety of the solo
adult travelers is palpable as the strollers, diaper bags, and car seats fill the cabin. The
not-yet-walking small people gleefully scream at the top of their lungs, Are we there yet, Mommy? Im hungry,
Mommy! Mommy, I can see our house from here!
Admittedly, time has removed me from this era of traveling. My children are now thirteen and eleven; my days of
strollers are long gone. I do miss those times. They remind me of a simpler time, a time of innocence.
My children were seven, five and three, when our family endured the heartbreaking tragedy of burying our eldest
child, J.T.. Seven at the time, both he and his younger sister caught the flu on a Monday in late March. Five days
later, I found J.T. not breathing in his room. Paramedics and emergency room doctors could not bring back my
baby. We had to say goodbye.
From the moment we left him on that gurney in the hospital, I knew he wasnt gone. He had to be somewhere,
but where?
Six months into my quest, I found more than where he was; I discovered I was a medium and could communicate
not only with my son, but with others loved ones, also. It was not an instantaneous conversation, by any means,
but with training and determination, I found him, where he went, what he is doing now, and why he had to leave.
He and I work together now, bringing messages of humor, hope and love from those who have passed.
Flying through the air in present time, I look around at my fellow travelers, wondering how many of them have
had to say goodbye to a child, sister, brother, partner, mother, father, uncle, aunt, grandmother, or grandfather.
We know with certainty that at some point in our lives, we will have to say goodbye to someone we love.
Understanding what I do now about what happens to our loved ones on their journey, I feel compelled to grab
the flight attendants intercom and say, Your loved ones are fine! They are happy, healthy, and want you to
forgive yourself for anything you did or said when they were here. They also want you to know the dream you
had about them was real, and they thank you for everything. Most of all, they love you! How much healing, I
wonder, would those words of comfort
bring to any of the hundred or so
passengers, currently a very captive
audience, I might add? But alas, I sit in my
seat, looking out the window, thanking my
son for the gifts I have. Youre welcome, I
hear in my mind. I love you, too, buddy.
And I smile.
www.sarinabaptista.com
connect@sarinabaptista.com
Colorado USA

MY QUANTUM HEALTH TRANSFORMATION
Discovering the Flow
By Karen Holton
As a late bloomer in crisis, I had no choice but to learn to go with the Flow. At the time I
was nearly fifty, morbidly obese, suffering from various mental and physical afflictions
and deeply unhappy. Finally, I surrendered to my spiritual awakening and chose daily
practices which involve a go with the Flow attitude.
As I set out on my new path, I found that the Flow is not linear, nor is it lackadaisical or uncharted. It required
some effort on my part. Instead of actively making my desires come true, I learned to be steadfast with my selfreflection, so I could remove the clutter I had accumulated as fears and limiting belief systems. Universal Tender
Mercy is always there to supply what we need in order to achieve our heartfelt desires, but I had to let that Mercy
in and allow It to operate in Its own special way.
I had tried everything to lose weight, but each time I gained it back and more. After experiencing morbid obesity
for over thirty years, I was ready to let the light in and give up my control. As I learned to create sacred space
within myself, I learned to go with the Flow, and began to lose weight and feel much better. Sooner than I ever
dreamed possible I shed 178 pounds, and since have maintained a healthy weight for nearly ten years.
Along the way I experienced set-backs and challenges, but my intention was clear, and they passed quickly and
rewarded me with a surprise. Initially when I honored my body and made more healthful choices, I began to
detoxify and felt worse before I felt better. However, once through the process, I was rewarded with clearer
thinking, more energy and vitality than ever before. This positive reward reinforced my commitment to continue
to invite healthful practises into my lifestyle.
I soon learned that the unpleasant experiences and challenges I faced on route to my goals is called turbulence
(quantum mechanics). This is the chaotic state experienced just before manifestation. Wavicals pulled from
subatomic space (Zero Point, also known as Planck Level), have a temporary destabilizing effect as they pull
energy from our reality, to create drag. As the wavicals cease to exist in an amorphous state, they become three
dimensional, creating the outcome we have chosen.
In practical terms, turbulence means things get messy even painful before they become manifest. So when the
challenges arose, I learned to rejoice because I knew that my reward was close. All I had to do was keep doing my
best! I summoned my courage and put aside
my control in order to grasp a quantum reality
with all of its benefits. Now I am patient with
myself, continue to go with the Flow and am
amazed by the outcomes!
www.karenholtonhealthcoach.com
QuantumHealthNow@gmail.com

FINDING BALANCE & HARMONY
Blessings From Beyond . . .
By Donna Adams
In August of 1997, my husband, Shelton, was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer.
We were both in shock at the news. We had only been married for two and half years
and were enjoying the time of our lives. We loved each other very deeply and were
looking forward to building a life together.
Knowing the love of my life was seriously ill I began investigating everything I could about his diagnosis and
treatment. We had an excellent team of medical professionals who also became close friends and advocates. I
learned how to manage his care from his doctors and nurses so that we could continue to enjoy traveling abroad
and allow for quality of life while being treated and dealing with his diagnosis. I had just retired from building
Dream Homes in the Chicago suburbs with Shelton and his business partner that previous April, which enabled
me to help manage his care along with his medical team.
Shelton and I had many discussions about what I would do when he passed. He encouraged me to move back
to South Florida to be near my family and enroll in nursing school. I made a promise to him and myself that I
would do so, as I wanted to give back to the oncology community the same type of compassionate, loving care
we had received.
Shelton transitioned from this earthly plane with me lying in his arms in April 2000. I could feel his spirit pass
through me as he transitioned, letting me know that he would always be guiding and loving me. I feel truly
blessed to have shared the kind of love that we had for each other.
Although it was difficult to move forward without him, I fulfilled my promise and became an oncology nurse as
well as an energy medicine practitioner and instructor. I have the honor of working with military cancer patients
and their families. This means a great deal to me as my father served in the Marines. In addition to reciprocating
the care we received during Sheltons illness, I am able to honor my father by taking care of the military patients
and their families. Never, in a million years would I have thought this is where my life would take me. The
Universe has an amazing way of providing divine guidance!
I share all of this with you as my way of letting
you know that out of tragedy, it is possible
move forward and create a life with blessings
from beyond, as well as make a difference in
the lives of others you encounter throughout
your journey.By doing so, I have been able to
pay it forward, and share my life experiences
and blessings with others. This has created
balance and harmony in my life in so many
ways.
www.softlandinghealing.com
softlandinghealing@gmail.com
Maryland USA
Never let success go to your head, and failure go to your heart. Anonymous

SELF LOVE FOR PERSONAL PEACE
Soul's Wisdom
A Poem by Sharon A. Fisher
Moments of inspiration
while driving down the road,
walking through the woods,
working around the house.
Fleeing moments of intense passion,
cravings of want n desire.
Brief intuitive messages
to create a magnificent piece of art,
write a moving manuscript,
Off they go to the back of the mind,
create a life of purpose.

Ignited feelings of excitement
to an otherwise routine day,
Whispers from the Soul drowned out by need.

Once again, creative self-expression not allowed
Stirrings of anticipation
left behind from yester-years
along with unfulfilled dreams.
Set aside till someday;
even though directed from the Higher Self.

When will humans' agendas match their Soul's callings?
SOMEDAY
When choice is to Trust momentary motivation,
SOMEDAY
when the children are grown
or retirement comes,
when the personalized list of to dos is complete,
when more time n money is available,
when feeling not so weary.
spontaneity when n as it occurs,

rather than postponing for a more convenient time.
When Spirit moves immediate action in the present moment.
Listen to Soul's Wisdom;
a calling from your genuine self,
guiding YOU to Divine talents n gifts,
SOMEDAY
When is someday going to arrive?
When will these nudgings,
eruptions during day dreams
or while focused on mindless tasks
find place in a planned day
soon forgotten n buried in the subconscious.
Authentic living for Prosperity n Abundance,

to Consciously co-create Personal Peace.
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SharonAFisher@ComfortCoachingConnection.com
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FULFILL YOUR LIFES PURPOSE
Your Spirit in Creativity
By Conny Jasper
Creativity is an essential part of being alive and fully participating in the world. For so
many of us, finding the time to focus on and express our creativity can be a challenge as
we lead our busy lives. We are all born with the capacity for creative expression, but it
often gets sidetracked as we make our way through school and handle the
responsibilities of growing up into adulthood. Over the years, while I worked to pay the bills, put myself through
college and graduate school, and establish myself in a career, I found only occasional bits of time to write poetry
or to make drawings.
However, the urge to create kept nagging at me and pleading for an outlet. Finally, the drive became so strong
that I could no longer resist it, and I made a concerted effort to have time for my art. So I set aside periods each
day to concentrate on my creative process. I began to write more poetry than I previously had before, and I
began doing some sketches. The result was that I found this extremely rewarding.
By allowing yourself to sing, dance, draw, paint, write, sew, weave, sculpt, stencil, or whatever your heart longs
for, your spirit is lightened and your soul is nourished. The creative process is a meditation, a way to let go of
conventional thinking and give your mind the spaciousness it needs to become balanced and clear. The arts and
crafts help us to have sanity in a demanding and stressful world.
The main purpose of involving yourself in a creative activity is to have fun. Everyone has their own medium they
enjoy working with and their own level of ability. Do not compare your work to others work and do not concern
yourself with what others think of your art. Just do it for you. When you accomplish this, you tap into your divine
self and the divine energy of the universe. When you let go of outer and inner judgment, things flow in a natural
and positive way.
Doing what feels right for you is nourishment for your soul. Certainly it is valuable to learn from others. The
teachings and examples of others help you to understand the various mechanics of a certain art form, and it can
be inspiring as well. However, non-commercial creativity is about freedom of expression and spiritual expansion.
I encourage you to explore the possibilities and develop your skills. Allow yourself to be inspired by everything
around you and to look at things from different perspectives. The more you do this, the easier it gets and the
more enjoyable it is.
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New Jersey USA

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THE ART OF CONSCIOUS AGING
Navigating the River
By Kerry Temple-Wood
Every 7 seconds someone in the US turns 50. That's a lot of people and a lot of
women. Women aging, women in menopause, women evolving another lifetime to
live. How do we do that consciously, intentionally, meaningfully with possibly another
30 years to live? The Art of Conscious Aging is precisely that. Moving thru the years of
menopause and beyond, consciously ~ going from default to design and creating these years as the very best
we can possibly make them.
When I was 14 I fell in love. My mom took me to a local yoga class and I was hooked ~ on my mat I was enough.
Yoga was my calm in the storm, my connection to what it means to wake up and begin to live a more conscious
life. It is the thread that is woven through the experiences of my life, marriage, motherhood, parenting,
menopause, and now Conscious Aging. What does it mean to stand at this threshold of life, and consciously cross
over and unfold a new concept of awakened aging, to design our own river guide or map where there is none?
There are not a lot of role models for this yet. This is new!
On this threshold of my eldering years one phrase seems to sum it up, 'Whatever is not truth falls away'. If I, and
the 'We' of this baby boomer generation do not define and re-frame our eldering, the cultural will and does. If we
are going to create a new cultural definition as in, "I choose to define my aging process, rather than default to a
cultural stereotype", what does that mean for each of us?
A degree of self mastery by digging deep into ourselves, re-examining the wisdom and knowledge we have
garnered over time.
A bit of fierce investigation into our default mode...interesting to examine how much of our life is lived here.
Now on the threshold of our awakening, we have a choice! A transformational choice, we are the caterpillars
breaking out of the chrysalis. We are the emerging butterflies of the eldering world. The caterpillar must
completely dissolve to harness the transformation and power of becoming a butterfly. In my work with women,
each one sets the stage for unfolding her own metamorphosis and the possibility of making conscious aware
choices, moving out of default mode into the path of her own meaningful ripening river.
Working with the body, mind and emotions, we can consciously investigate our experiences, patterns, dreams
and create the possibility of a conscious aging process and true spiritual maturity. The body's wisdom helps us
navigate the uncertain terrain of our own
rivers. The results of this process can lead to
a deeper sense of inner alignment with our
truths and a platform from which to make
empowered conscious choices. A river guide
we can call on within as we begin to navigate
and unfold The Art of Conscious Aging.
www.theartofconsciousaging.com
tmplwd@q.com
Colorado USA

TRANSFORM YOUR ENERGY TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE!
Me First!!!
By Barb Timmer
When you put yourself first, the Universe follows suit! Recently, I was juggling too many
balls and was feeling slightly less than 100% when I got up that morning. I had a lot to
do but decided to give myself Reiki before getting ready for my appointments. That
half-hour was powerful and just what I needed! I got up feeling energized and, instead
of feeling like I could barely drag myself to the shower, I was able to calmly get ready and make it to my first
appointment by 9:00 AM!
Later that same day, I found myself fitting in about three errands in the space of an hour, barely making it back to
my office for a late afternoon appointment. Usually, I avoid that habit as I like to be rested and energetically
prepared for my clients. I was overdoing it and I was totally aware that I may not have the energy and focus
needed for that session or the Reiki Share I was to host later that evening.
So, what happened? The Universe stepped in with some much needed extra time. That client, who had never
before cancelled and, in fact, had always been early, cancelled last minute. Thankfully, I was able to see it as a gift!
Instead of rushing to get to the next thing on my list, I took the time to do a restful meditation giving me the
renewal I needed to be of better service that evening. And what a powerful evening it was!
When you take the time to self-care, you are actually communicating to the Divine that you matter, that you
deserve this time and that you trust, above all else, that everything will fall into place as it should not despite the
fact that you are taking time for yourself but because you are doing so.
We have been conditioned as women to be caring, nurturing and, many times, to put everyone and everything
before ourselves. However, when we continually do this without recharging, our energy becomes depleted and
our health begins to fail. It can start out with small discomforts in the body like headaches and fatigue but, if not
addressed, can lead to more serious concerns. Taking time for that solitary walk, meditation or that much needed
visit with a girlfriend whatever it is for you helps you release excess energy that can cause imbalance in your
body and your life.
It is essential to regularly set aside time just for you in order to have the energy to care for yourself and your
family, to be healthy, creative and productive, to make calm, clear decisions and to have fun and enjoy life! It is not
selfish and does not have to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money. However, the only way it seems to work well
is if you put yourself on the top of the list!
www.Co-CreationalSelf-Healing.com
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