Nourish Your Body Mind Soul by Nourish Publication

Nourish Your Body ~ mind ~ soul

Issue 9 April 2012 www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Nourish is published on the Full Moon Upcoming Publication Dates May 6, 2012 June 4, 2012 July 3, 2012

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Each month I sit before a blank page and wonder what I am going to share in this opening welcome. I also sit here and wonder if anyone really bothers to read the words shared here. This is our biggest issue so far, and since Nourish is still an infant, I know it will continue to add pages and blossom still further. Nourish is the teacher, I am the student, sometimes in step, often running to catch up. Yet through it all I have learned so much and would not trade one moment of it for anything. It is pretty amazing to be able to work with gifted people who all share a common goal. They have knowledge or wisdom they want to share. I feel that we are all teachers and students at the same time. Each person has a story or an experience, that, when shared, can enrich each other. Perhaps you don’t relate to all the articles contained within these pages, and that is fine. We don’t all have the same interests or ideals. They are here to open doors to ideas, perhaps not thought of, or as reminders of things long ago learnt and forgotten. This month I was reminded of an aunt who made dandelion wine each year and then would share thimble sized sherry glasses of the golden elixir to adults only. It was shared in small glasses so as to make it last until the next batch could be made. From what I recall all the adults liked the golden liquid and always asked for more, not that it was given, but the request was there. The article on beets brought my deceased grandmother to mind. She pickled beets every year. My parents continue to grow beets each year, eating the tender green leaves as well as the glorious red root. Personally I don’t like beets, but as they invoke powerful memories I enjoyed the article. Smell reminded me to pay attention to what was around me. Often if an odor is not strong it can be waved aside and not appreciated. Yet if we take a moment to let it tantalize us, it can transport us to another time. Like childhood days playing in swamps trying to see if there were any tadpoles. I could go on but would rather leave it to you read the articles and see where they take you. Comments are always welcome please send them to nourishpublication@gmail.com Until next month ~ Namaste Marlene

www.nourishpublication.com www.nourishyourbodymindsoul.com All content ©2011 - 2012 by Nourish Your Body Mind Soul Nourish Your Body Mind Soul is a monthly publication dedicated to empowering readers with knowledge that can help them feel fulfilled on this journey called life. All articles are the express views and beliefs of the writer and are provided as guidelines to the readers. Ultimately each reader is responsible for their own choices and decisions. The articles are meant as guidelines and the reader is encouraged to expand on the knowledge presented within these pages to form their own opinions.

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Those of you who know me might be surprised that one of this month’s “Music that Moved me” experience was Paul McCartney’s recording of Kiss on the Bottom. It is all cover tunes from the 40’s and 50’s. The disc was recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood and a concert was also recorded there a few days after the release (and on the same day Paul got his star on the Hollywood Blvd.) for iTunes. I had heard about the disc but hadn’t heard any tracks but when I was looking through iTunes I saw that they had, as their free promo, a limited release of the concert. As I like “free”, I clicked on it. What a cool concert. The lineup for the show was a who’s who of the music business; including Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh, John Pizzarelli, Anthony Wilson, and Diane Krall, just to name a few of www.nourishpublication.com

the guests. They played most of Kiss on the Bottom in a very intimate setting. The players were loose and relaxed, joking between songs, Paul was bantering with the small audience, Diane look as though she had died and gone to heaven playing with all these great musicians, and Joe and Eric looked like they were having a ball. Man, I would like to have been there just to soak up all that vibe.

music you may not have thought about listening to. So, go and check out a different genre than you usually listen to. Broaden your musical horizons. Enjoy and if you have a track that you think everyone would dig, feel free to email me and I will feature it in an upcoming column. Ciao for now.

Needless to say, after I finished watching the concert, I went and bought the album and I highly suggest you do so as well. I am hoping they will also release the concert as it would be a great addition to my library. I know I have said it before but you can find a lot of cool tracks for free every week, both on iTunes and at your local Starbucks. It is a great way to hear April 2012

By Phil Nielsen 4

cinnamon. There is a lot of research being carried out using cinnamon oil in various applications. One of the most exciting is a study done in 2009 that shows that constituents of this fragrant oil "impairs melanoma cell proliferation, invasiveness, and tumor growth".

Vera Enshaw

Who doesn’t love the taste or smell of cinnamon? This amazingly versatile spice comes from the bark of the Cinnamon tree—and there is nothing like it in the world! (Well, Cassia is like it— but Cassia is an essential oil in it’s own right, so we won’t discuss it here.) Cinnamon is used in cooking—both savory and sweet dishes. In ancient times (and not so long ago, either—1200 AD and before) the source of cinnamon was kept secret. It wasn’t until 1292 that a European discovered that the spice came from Sri Lanka. Even after that it was very expensive and very scarce. It was so highly prized among ancient nations that it was regarded as a gift fit for monarchs and even for a god! Cinnamon is widely used in Middle Eastern dishes, Mexican dishes (especially with chocolate...mmmmm) and it’s the main seasoning in our own apple pie! I put it in everything from oatmeal and muffins to spaghetti sauce (apparently cinnamon is the “secret” ingredient in “real” Italian spaghetti sauce. Who knew?) Cinnamon essential oil is so warm and lovely and aromatic….I love the taste of it on my tongue! Just a small amount on the tip of my finger—it’s a very hot oil, and one that needs to be used with a carrier oil on the skin. Truly, when one uses cinnamon oil topically one smells good enough to eat! According to the “Reference Guide for Essential Oils,” this fragrant oil was included in just about every prescription issued in ancient China. It has been used as a sexual stimulant (French medicinal use) and may be beneficial for circulation, colds, digestion, exhaustion, flu…..apparently viruses, bacteria and fungus cannot survive in the presence of www.nourishpublication.com

Feeling depressed? The aroma of cinnamon can help with that, either by itself or by enhancing the activity of other oils. Take a small drop of cinnamon, mix it with a pure carrier oil keep it with you. When you feel the need for a lift, rub a small amount on your hands. Just make sure to keep your fingers free—use the palm of your hand—you do not want to get the oil in your eyes. I would rub it on my chest (thymus area), but not everyone can tolerate oils topically. And, if you don’t like wearing oils—smell it. Cinnamon is one of the key oils in Young Living’s Abundance oil blend. (I wear that blend each and every day, just one drop….) Cinnamon essential oil—therapeutic grade—is generally regarded as safe for human consumption. That means you can take a drop of the oil in a gel cap, or dilute it in 2 tsp. of honey or 250 ml of beverage such as soy or rice milk. Experiment with this oil in blends (base note), in cooking (a little bit goes a long way), with bath salts (again...a little bit goes a very long way!). A toothpick inserted in the oil has just enough on it to flavor that cup of hot cocoa or coffee. Above all,

enjoy it. Please note: do not use essential oils that are not 3rd-party certified therapeutic grade on your skin or internally.

April 2012

Just Sayin’… Vera Enshaw tually stay tidy so that the clean up is minimal. This time the clothes will stay on the hangers. Fantasies. Do we live in a fantasy world? Sometimes I think I do. Or at least I live in a world where I keep expecting things to be different.

you ever feel as though life is just incomplete? That you have so many projects on the go, so many things to do, so many people depending on you for this, that and the other and that you will never in the foreseeable future be able to get it all done? And somehow it’s impossible to say no to the next thing that comes along—cause really, it’s only an hour, a half a day, a weekend. In the course of a year, it is only a drop in the bucket. In the course of a lifetime only a drop in the ocean. And yet, I get feeling really overwhelmed sometimes. Generally it’s when I’ve allowed myself to take on too much. We are trained to do whatever comes along in the day. To stay at it until everything is finished. At least, women are. The women that I know work full time. They are also homemakers—domestic engineers! They volunteer for a variety of good causes. Some of them are also parenting small to medium children, others are past the actual child-rearing but play an active role in the lives of their grandchildren.

So….where is my responsibility in this? If I create my own reality—or unreality—what am I doing that creates a world of “no time?” How is it serving me to follow someone else’s lead, to “take the easy way out?” Is it the way I spend my time, or is it the promises that I’ve made and then find it hard to keep? Both? How is it that I have organized my life so that there is little or no fun in it, so that the time I spend doing things I like to do, things that fulfill me—feels like stolen time? Both in the moment, and when I am faced with doing something in a shortened time frame—how is it? Again—how is it serving me? That is such a tough question to answer. It’s not one that I want to answer quickly, either. Ah. I see that part of it is in wanting to be all things to all people. I want to be perceived as someone who is involved, someone who knows how to take the lead, a do-er. I want my husband to think well of me, and my choir members, and the people in my living and

We are never actually done. When we go to bed we know that in the morning we will get up and wade right into the ocean of life. Most of us have gone through times when it just got to be too much. That’s when we break down, get sick, leave a marriage…. Some of that is the nature of life—we need to eat, so we cook; we need to use the utensils again, so we clean. Clothing that is washed needs to be put away, then it is worn and must be washed and put away again. The house that was cleaned on Saturday gets lived in all week and must be cleaned again. We have all heard this: “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result each time.” And in some strange way, we do. We expect that this time, the latest thing we’ve volunteered for will truly only take “an hour a week.” This time the house will acwww.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

(Continued on page 7)

(Continued from page 6)

working communities. I want ME to think that I can be all of those things, too. When I say ‘no’ I feel less than. Less than what? Less than the perfect wife, the perfect employee, the perfect friend. I like the thought that I am capable of doing many things. I don’t like the end result of taking on too many things. I have been through all of this many times. We do that. Endless repetitions of the same lessons. The difference is that the lesson gets finer and deeper every time. Kind of like a spiral - with the earliest lessons are at the bottom and really thick; later lessons are higher and higher on the spiral, and the form is finer. I notice more quickly that I am in this place again, can look at both the thoughts and emotions and begin the process of shifting into a place

of more balance. Look at my insecurities, thank my mind for sharing them with me, and invite other, more balanced thoughts to take their place. I finish the tasks that are waiting for me, that I have committed to—all the while remembering to breathe, to smile, to sing. I begin again to weigh each request that comes along—for my time, for my commitment. And I begin to take the steps that will help me to become the person I truly want to be: a person who loves deep, laughs long at herself, sings throughout her entire day and who knows her yeses—and her noes! Just Sayin... (Because I am not a man, I cannot address the male side of this. To the men who read this article— it would be wonderful to hear from you, to know if you, too, experience this level of too-muchness!)

Body ~ Mind & Spirit Psychic & Wellness Fair Ridge Meadows Home Show

#4-22374 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge BC. Friday evening Messages From Spirit Demonstrations plus amazing readers. Saturday Readers/Healers and Seminars then join us again on Sunday for more. A great way to enjoy a weekend For more info

T & T Party Planners Phone:604-464-7199 or 604-619-5365 www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

t has been suggested that it is only through human consciousness that the universe can be aware of itself. As I pondered on this thought, I wondered if we humans are perhaps the soul of the Universe: Universal soul, personified.

ally know our true natures. Sometimes the best way to really know something is to be clear about what it is not. Once we get that, then comes the ah ha!

Light refracted manifests as rainbow. Oneness, refracted through time and space, manifests as individual consciousness. Who we think we are is only a temporary manifestation of something infinitely more vast than our minds can begin to imagine. When we identify so completely with that temporary manifestation two things happen: first, we severely underestimate our true natures and second, we are plunged into a self-created consciousness characterized by mortality, attachment, limitation, pain and suffering. In the same way that we must experience darkness to know light, it may be that the only way we can grasp the fullness of Oneness or the timelessness of Eternity is to experience their opposites. Hence worldly experience. Coasting through eternity, we may be as unaware of the eternal, as is the fish of the vast ocean in which it swims. After struggling on dry land for a short spell, when returned to the ocean, the fish may have an instant ‘awakening’ or ‘realization’ of what was there all along. Being somewhat more evolved than fish, we do not have to wait until we return to the ocean of eternity to wake up, although some certainly do. Deep, deep within our consciousness we carry the memory of the cosmic ocean from which we emerged. When we experience its opposite, we feel out of our element. We experience so many things that we simply did not have to deal with in our eternal home. It is difficult to ‘flow’, life requires ‘effort’, gravity, (and dragging around a physical body) makes us feel heavy. Ego renders us frightened, insecure, worried, and blocks the flow of boundless love. Waking up on Earth is like being Cinderella at midnight, or Adam and Eve after lunch. Awakening on Earth is a whole different matter. It is remembering heaven, remembering the palace and dancing at the ball. Yes, we came here so that we would really know and recognize Heaven, Eternity, or Oneness: so that we would rewww.nourishpublication.com

Throughout history we recognize many awakened ones, and how they tried to get the message across to those who were still asleep. Not all are ready to wake up, but more and more of us are. There is a little twist to the story though. The fish that struggles on land wants only to be returned to the ocean. No one would expect the fish to survive on land, much less try to turn the land into an ocean. If we were at the level of fish, then when we became aware, perhaps we would be thrown back into the cosmic ocean. But no, we are left here.

April 2012

(Continued on page 9)

any situation, we can access our divinity by asking what an angel would do, what God would do, what Allah would do, what Buddha would do. We always know what they would do, if we care to ask ourselves. Doing what they would do is definitely our challenge. Spirit within us is always ready and willing to provide guidance. Ego is the stubborn problem child who knows he should share, but won’t let go of his possession. Our wise observer grants that this is only a stage. We will grow into the realization of the infinite joy that comes with letting go: sooner, hopefully, than later. Like a firm and loving parent, who gently unwraps the determined fingers which clutch on so tightly, the Universe has a way of loosening our grasp. Imposed upon us, this releasing is accompanied by drama, resistance, struggle and pain. Holding on takes effort. Choosing to let go makes the process effortless. It is only with empty hands and open hearts that we can embrace divine eternity, and welcome it into the now.

(Continued from page 8)

Author: Gwen Randall-Young Remember, we are the consciousness of the Universe: and it is all evolving. Our challenge is to move the whole thing up a level: we are soul seedlings come to sprout into a veritable Garden of Eden. Yes, it is our task to create Heaven on Earth. “Ah ha! Now I remember what it was like before the fall into form. It was beautiful, warm, effortless, timeless: love was all there was.” Our challenge is to figure out just what we need to do here to re-create the divine state. All of the limitations, all of the blocks in our way are within us. The divine state already exists. We simply need to eliminate all that it is not! This is the hard part. In www.nourishpublication.com

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and awardwinning Psychotherapist. For permission to reprint this article, or to obtain books or cds, visit www.gwen.ca

April 2012

space that just has started evolving and now has the permission to expand, and that just wasn’t there before? Maybe something else is unfolding, that the mind was not able to think of or did not have any concept for that kind of possibility…maybe it really is surprisingly healing to just sit and wait for what is behind the curtain and appears only when we’re able to not judge and relax very deeply. When this inner space opens up healing can happen naturally.

with Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy ® Please be good to your self –

ost of us have the understanding that when uncomfortable feelings show up or we feel simply touched that this must be sadness and means pain or something negative - we don’t want that!

stay curious and do nothing for a moment. Tap into the waters of the body, rest and be still. Let your body speak for that bit and just see what happens. Stay with your inner “eyes wide open” and allow something different then the usual to show up.

Client A feels tears arising in one of our sessions and comments: “There might be some unresolved issues still left over.” Yes, issues will never resolve completely as long as we are alive. We can’t completely and absolutely get rid of every single problem that exists in our whole physical reality. We’re never absolutely resolving all issues present. That is part of the process of homeostasis or the “State of Balance” StoB. I call it an incredible Inherent Intelligence that actually is in charge of everything functioning well and can be accessed in a Biodynamic Craniosacral Treatment. What if we’re just being with it? And we just see what happens next, right now, in here? Tears are there. Well, that does not need to be sorrow… To interpret automatically like that can be a selffulfilling prophesy. Could it be that there are simply tears? Simply being touched creates tears in the lacrimal glad because it’s responding to the quality of the touch.

Brigit Michels BCST, RCST ® 204-2678 w Broadway V6K 2G3 b@bodydynamic.ca

604.786.7578

www.bodydynamic.ca

Maybe this nervous system has longed for some www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Yoga

By Jeannie Magenta Today I encourage you take a whole new approach to your yoga practice. Between every pose add a resting pose. Yoga isn’t about seeing how limber and flexible you can become in an hour or how many seconds you can hold the intense strength poses. Well I guess it could be. But is that really your goal at the end of the session? Reach deeper! Allow the focus to linger on the breath as the body relaxes between poses. Let the resting pose be as important and as long as all the others. If you hold Plank pose for thirty seconds take the next thirty seconds in Resting pose with the hands stacked under the cheek for support while resting on your tummy. Next you could come up to your hands and knees and do Cat pose and then rest in Childs Pose for however long you did the previous pose. Then the next pose and a rest, always coming back to your breath and savoring the sensation of the body completely melting into relaxation.

all. Kind of like needing a vacation when you get back from your vacation. Rest is a simple concept. Repeat this mantra after me “I give myself permission to rest and breathe often”. After all we are “human beings” not “human doings.” If you can only fit in one pose today then let it be a resting one. Sanity for the Soul!

Jeannie Magenta runs a weekly non-profit Laughter Club and presents laughter workshops, Sessions, and conference energizers for corporate and nonprofit organizations. Jeannie is also a certified Hatha Yoga teacher and Wellness Counselor. She has always had a passion for people and spreading joy and once you meet her you will understand why she can help so many find more joy in there life. She can be found at www.lovetoshine.ca

While exercise is important for the body so is rest. I believe allowing ourselves to rest in yoga brings a deeper feeling of relaxation and assists the body in releasing tension. Imagine a long skinny balloon the kind they use to make animals and hats. Now I want you to imagine blowing up the balloon with 10 quick breaths. Impossible! What about ten quick stretches? Oh wait that didn’t work either. Now I want you to imagine giving it a stretch, a breath, a stretch, a breath, a stretch, a breath and pretty soon it comes to life waiting to be molded as does the body with the right balance of stretch and rest. Off the mat try taking this practice with into everyday life. Do you ever find yourself juggling several tasks at once only to be continually leaping to the next as though you’re on autopilot? This behavior becomes particularly draining even if you love them www.nourishpublication.com

Book your laughter session today to discover more joy, happiness and zest for life. Laughter really is the best medicine!

April 2012

By Marilyn Dyke

you read my column last month you will know that I promised to tell you all about edible weeds that grow just about anywhere. I thought I'd start with one of the most useful and soon to be one of the most plentiful. The irrepressible Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is found just about anywhere. What other plant will so joyfully provide us with an 'instant meadow' on the road side, in farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fields, or your own carefully tended lawn..... enough said, you really don't need a picture to identify this one! The Dandelion and family is probably the world's most traveled plant finding its way to every major continent. It's not a fussy plant and has an ability to survive in almost any environment. It also has adapted very efficient methods of reproduction. Not only will it spread on the wind via those enchanting light-as-a-fairy seeds, it will also reproduce by root segments much like the root segments of comfrey. A bit of advice here; if you are going to remove a Dandelion from your garden be sure to get every scrap of root. Any bit forgotten will soon reappear! Crazy as it may seem to us, the French actually plant and cultivate Dandelions because they value the epicurean and curative properties of this plant so highly. We in North America have been a bit slow to catch on but in some health food stores that sell produce you may be able to find Dandelion leaves in bunches, some green and some an exotic red color. Don't limit your use to just the leaves, every part of the Dandelion can be used, except maybe those light-as-a-fairy-seed things! www.nourishpublication.com

Among other things, young Dandelion leaves assist in the production of bile which helps in digestion. Some varieties are even named lettuce such as Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola) and Blue Lettuce (Lactuca plulchella) suggesting their beneficial properties when used as a salad green. A salad with Dandelion leaves is perfect before the main course, helping your digestive tract to prepare for the heavier foods of the main course. The young leaves picked preferably before flowering make the tastiest fresh salad greens. After the plant has flowered you can still eat the fresh leaves, but be sure to pick only the youngest, for they will be the tenderest. You may also lightly steam the leaves and eat them as a side dish with a little butter, balsamic vinegar or with fresh parmesan cheese. I've also added them to a pot of soup or stew. They make a very satisfying addition chopped up in omelette or quiche. Whatever way you choose to eat Dandelion your liver will love you for it! The Dandelion root is best known for its ability to help us release excess water from the body. In fact in the herbal world it is used in place of diuretics because unlike chemical diuretics Dandelion root does not deplete potassium levels in the body, it replaces them. The root is also a well-known healthier coffee substitute. I've never tried it, but they say you just need to roast it in the oven first and then grind it up. Something to think about the next time the price of coffee goes sky high. If you wish to use the root part for its therapeutic value it is best to use a root that is approximately 3 years old. Pick it in the late summer/fall or early spring when the energy of the plant has returned to the root. This ensures the potency of that part of the plant. Now growing a 3 year old Dandelion root may seem unrealistic, or downright foolhardy! Especially when

April 2012

Dandelion Wine

The Husband/Wife/Other doesn't appreciate your

penchant for this perky little perennial, but if you can squirrel away a couple of plants in an out of the way place they will thrive and if you let them produce those fluffy balls of light-as-a-fairy-seed things after blooming, well then your whole neighborhood will have a plentiful supply for years to come! Scrub the roots after picking and chop into pieces about ½ inch long. If the roots are more than ½ inch thick I would slice them lengthwise for faster drying. Next allow them to dry thoroughly. If you have a dehydrator, set it to the lowest heat setting and dry the roots there. When dry store them in a glass jar away from light and heat. If stored in this way their medicinal properties will be potent for about 3 years. As you need the root you can grind the dried pieces in a blender and either put them into capsules or sprinkle the root powder on your cereal. For tea bring 2-3 teaspoons of root pieces to a boil per one cup of water and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drink ½ to 1 cup per day. Although I have never tried this myself the "milky" liquid in the stem part of the Dandelion is reported to be a top notch wart remover. And last, but not least I think everyone has heard of Dandelion Wine. We live beside a farm field that just bristles with Dandelions in April. The Husband is a rabid vintner and is constantly looking for things he can turn into wine or beer, it's embarrassing really, he just can't resist temptation. Now if you want to make the very best Dandelion wine then you will need the help of a Saint and as luck would have it we have one for dandelions in St. George, and the optimal day to pick the flowers is on St. George's day, which is April 23rd. So one sunny April 23rd, with St. George looking over his shoulder, The Husband set off into the field with two paper bags. Soon he was up to his eyebrows in Dandelion flowers and by 10:30pm, on a week night, had only plucked half a bag of petals loose from their heads. What could I do I had to help him? In the end it was quite a tasty brew and the alcohol content seemed to increase with age...bonus! Here's the recipe he used, unfortunately it's only in metric.

www.nourishpublication.com

Recipe for 4 litres and may be multiplied. All teaspoon measures are level. INGREDIENTS Dandelion Petals (only) 8 cups White Grape Concentrate 285 cc Corn Sugar or 1.3 kg White granulated sugar Vinacid R 1.1 kg Campden Tablets (crushed) 2 Yeast Nutrient ½ tsp. Water 4 litres Grape Tannin ½ tsp. Wine Yeast Riesling or Liebfraumilch

Starting specific gravity should be 1.090 Acid 4 g / l If using liquid yeast make a starter 2-3 days in advance. METHOD Use only dandelion petals. The green pieces will impart a bitter flavor. Put all ingredients except water and wine yeast in primary fermenter. Add ½ quantities of water hot, stir to dissolve sugar. Add balance of water cold. Cover with plastic sheet. When must is 21-23 degrees Celsius add yeast. Stir daily. Ferment 4-5 days or until S.G. is 1.030. Strain out pulp through nylon straining bag and press. Siphon into carboys or gallon jugs, and attach fermentation locks. Rack in 10 days and again in one month. If necessary fine with recommended finings. When wine is clear and stable, bottle. So enjoy your Dandelions and remember to only pick free-range edibles from places you know are free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers and well away from any roadways.

don't think of chickens as being particularly intelligent, but after next month's article you will have a new appreciation for their ability to hone in on probably the most nutritious weeds. Stay tuned for next month when I'll talk about another favorite of mine....Chickweed! Marilyn Dyke is a spiritual regressionist trained in Dolores Cannon's Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy. She has been an active teaching and healing Reiki Master for many years (Usui & Karuna). Much of her summer is taken up communing with her vegetable and herb gardens and concocting herbal creams, salves, teas and herbal essences. It is my Marilyn's pleasure and purpose in this life to help support your quest for balance, peace and physical wellbeing! You can visit Marilyn at www.BodySoulApothecary.com

April 2012

There has been an excited buzz around my office for the last ten days. People are getting charged up about a subject that usually leaves them yawning with disinterest at best, or covering their ears and running for the hills on a bad day. The subject is diet and nutrition. More specifically, it's about weight loss and health challenges. If you have issues with either, then you may have reason to get excited, too. The genesis of this excitement is a new documentary movie that was released online on March 21st, called Hungry for Change. It is produced by James Colquhoun and Laurentine ten Bosch, the same couple responsible for Food Matters, a brilliant and hardhitting documentary on the food industry in America. Both films are a must-see for anyone who believes that something may be amiss in the relationship western culture has with food. Unlike similar attempts to inform the public about appropriate nutrition and raise consumer awareness of the dangers inherent in our modern diet, Hungry for Change does not bore the viewer with the same impersonal facts and scientific research we have been hearing for decades. It also does not attempt to terrify us with projections of declining health and escalating health costs, or chastise us for our unwillingness to adopt more sane and beneficial practices to ensure our own longevity. Sixty-eight percent of the American population is currently overweight or obese. Incidents of cancer and degenerative diseases continue to rise, despite the billions of dollars being thrown at them. What does it take for people to finally hear this message?

not ignorant, lazy, or self-indulgent. Here are the reasons you have this dysfunctional relationship with healthy living and here's why that relationship has been so difficult to repair.” More importantly, it takes new and believable solutions that are easy to implement. This film delivers all of the above. To impart their message, the film uses a collection of articulate and dynamic experts who combine proven research information with personal testimonies. Drs. Joseph Mercola, Alejandro Junger and Christiane Northrup, nutritionists and authors David Wolfe and Mike Adams, and wild foods expert Daniel Vitalis are among the professionals who open our eyes to the chemical, emotional and behavioural reasons for our current calamity. Author and addiction specialist Jason Vale, author and weight loss expert Joe Gabriel, filmmaker Kris Carr, and many others, lift our hearts with their stories of personal crisis and triumph. Holding together the anecdotal information is the story of the heroine, a chubby young working woman with self esteem issues and behaviours typical of her generation. Some scenes make you want to cry. Others have you cheering. There are “Aha!” moments for everyone. The passionate logic that unfolds weaves a tale of calculated duplicity, natural programming and our own innocence that touches everyone who watches it. In a single week, four people I know were motivated to begin fresh vegetable juicing for the first time in their life, solely on the credibility of the film. These are all people who have had health or weight challenges for years, and who were familiar with the principles of juicing before watching the film. Now they're excited about doing it!

James and Laurentine appear to have figured that This is not just a movie about fat people for fat peoout. It takes someone to say, “I hear you. You're ple. It is for anyone is feeling their health and vitality www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

slipping away. It is for every school-age child and every parent of every school-age child. It is for every senior, every hospital patient, and every person who has ever chosen fast food over whole food. It will change how you understand how you decide to eat and live. At the very least, for those of us who have been conscious of these issues for years or even decades, it will give you concise and powerful information for sharing with others. It is films such as this that have been the impetus for a culture to change how it thinks. Something quite wonderful is going on here. A movement is afoot, I believe. It is as if a critical point has been reached. People are tired of being tired. They are tired of being misled about basic lifesustaining information. They are tired of being told this is just how it is....take a pill and you'll feel better, for a while. And most importantly, they are ready to step up and do something about it. If you have issues with your weight or your general health, or if you know someone who does, there is

Spring Light

information in this film that you need to know. If you are Hungry for Change, I suggest you take 90 minutes to explore some of the very latest, most inspiring and successful approaches to healing that are available. The DVD may be purchased for US$34.95. Check it out. It's an investment in us all. Live long and prosper!

Kaye Castleman, B.A., M.A., Health Intuitive, Channel for Archangel Chamuel, Reiki Master and Certified Attunement Practitioner, has been a practicing alternative healer in the interior of British Columbia for over a decade. She offers massage, Raindrop Technique and body realignment treatments, as well as in house and long distance healing sessions, nutritional counseling, magnetic therapies, and recommendations for all types of holistic health issues. She also offers a collection of therapies and techniques to clear the mental and emotional blocks that get in the way of the true health and wellness that are ready to enter your life. To arrange a phone, email or Skype session, contact Kaye at 250-395-2239 or kcastleman@telus.net

WELLNESS FAIR

Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00 am to 4:30 pm The Valley Room in the Lodge Conference Centre, 100 Mile House, BC Join healers, artisans, therapists and lightworkers who are gathering together to share their skills with each other and the wider community. Contact Kaye Castleman for further information, or to reserve a booth.

kcastleman@telus.net

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

250-395-2239

By Marlene Cobb So, what was making me feel like I was stuck, not moving forward or taking one step forward and six back? Focus, avoidance, and procrastination that is what!!

hew, what a month this has been! Have you been feeling the effects of the mercury/mars retrograde? I thought I was, and I have seen evidence of it at work with regards to computers, yet on further investigating I was not personally feeling the effects. www.nourishpublication.com

When I have many things that I want to accomplish, I tend to do all of them at once. The only thing that this accomplishes is that nothing gets done properly and then I get cranky because I am disappointed in myself. If I know that this happens to me, how do I allow it to get out of control or even happen at all? I get caught up in the moment of fear that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet

April 2012

everyone’s standards, there are too many exciting Instead I would rather become a scattered whirling events, I want to do them all or simply, I don’t know dervish. Can you believe it? Me either. Avoidance how. That is how I allow it to happen. brings imbalance to me. I procrastinate by doing a million other things which I deem to be super imPicture if you will a whirling dervish (me), doing 15 portant, (and they are important, don’t get me minutes of this here, 15 minutes of that there. OH, a wrong), in order to avoid the one aspect of myself new book I must read, my castle has quests to com- that causes me discomfort. plete, and people need things to finish their quests, dinner before 8? Well, I can try but it might have to Did you catch that part? The aspect of myself that be a 9 pm seating. Nourish needs SEO (search en- causes me discomfort. An opportunity for growth. gine optimization), a logo, new website, new contrib- So drawing in a deep big breath, I look at the project. utors, pictures, and emails sent out to remind about Really look at it. Why do I care so much if I meet deadlines. Do a cost analysis for the past 6 months someone else’s mark? I only have to meet my standthen create a personal budget. Oh, so sorry, your ards (which are pretty high), and do the best I can dinner got a little crispy while I was finishing that do. Especially when it comes to money. I earn it, I chapter! Is it bed time yet? How soon till the week- can choose to keep it or spend it, and do I want to end so I can relax? Coffee? I would love a cup, de- grow it? Hell yes!! I don’t want to be a burden on caf please. my child. So bite the bullet and get it done. Hit the dang send button already! No wonder I get cranky. I am not a super human, I am one person (amazing perhaps, but still have not Once I tackle the project or job at hand, I feel betfigured out how to clone me). When cranky slaps me ter, balance starts to return, I don’t even have to finon the side of the head, I take notice! (I don’t like ish the project in one sitting, just acknowledging and being cranky) Then I look at why I am so scattered committing to getting it done is enough. One project and not focused? What am I avoiding? How am I at a time. Prioritize, for me it is the one thing that I procrastinating and why am I procrastinating? Why don’t want to particularly do that I challenge myself am I holding me back? with first. After that is out of the way, the rest all get done exactly when they should, and in the order that One accomplishment, at a time, please. (Nope, that they should get done in. I feel like I have accomdoes not look like the book is getting finished first!) plished more than what was on my list. And I probably have, because I faced a fear, brought it into foI pick the one job/project that is stressing me the cus, and stopped avoiding. most and work on that. That is it. My secret. Get it out of the way. Part of what got me to the whirling dervish stage is that I was avoiding that project anyway. This time it was the cost analysis and budget. Funny thing is I love looking at those numbers and I love trying to make everything balance. So what was stopping me? Fear. Plain and simple. “Of what?” you might ask and if it was that fearful, why would you do it in the first place? Well I would like to retire at some point and to do that one needs to look after their money now. Earn it, keep it, and grow it. If you are like me, you consult a financial advisor who wants to look at all your private bits where money is concerned. Figure out how you can actually achieve your goal without being a burden to your child. I had all the numbers laid out in spreadsheets. Beautifully executed with colors. The budget was balanced (even if a little unrealistic, I got it to balance). I just needed to attach it to an email and push send. www.nourishpublication.com

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it

Henry David Thoreau.

April 2012

This month’s rune is Algiz, the elk. This is a rune of protection and friendship and often shows a new relationship with someone who is outgoing and fun to be around. It could also take the form of a new job or forthcoming marriage. It is a most auspicious rune no matter where in the cast it is found.

the message. When Mars got home I showed her the rune and the meaning and we decided that, coupled with her intuitiveness, we would decline the offer. For the time being we are working on growing Nourish and that is a fulltime job. You would be quite surprised with how many influential businessmen use runes in their daily lives to decide mergers, sales acquisitions, job hires, etc. As I learn more about runes, I am being shown, very clearly, where my path is taking me.

When Algiz is reversed it shows that you are, either being, or about to be, duped. It indicates a need for caution as people around you may not have your best interests at heart and may be looking at you as a scapegoat.

his past month we were presented with a business opportunity by a friend of ours. It seemed like a good plan but we wanted to sleep on it and examine it better in the light of day. I am wary if a deal seems like it has to be finalized in the “heat of the moment”. If something is a good deal when you first are shown it, then it will still be a good deal next week. The next morning I still wasn’t convinced so I thought I would check with the runes to see what they had to say. It was just a simple one stone Odin cast but I just wanted to find out if we were on the right path. The stone I drew was Laguz in reverse. This is a very bad sign unless you are also drawing positive stones with it. It is a temptation to take the easy way out or do the wrong thing and shows the need for immediate action.

I am also reading Gods of the Runes by Frank Joseph who had quite a different take on the meaning of runes. In it he says that the twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark were originally named after the six Aesir (the gods), the six Asynir (the goddesses), and the twelve Vanir (the pantheon of other gods and goddesses). It wasn’t until the late twelfth century, after the Vatican had issued a decree of death for anyone caught using runes, that the rune masters devised a way to change the names to take the place of the original god titles. Because of the Northern European’s refusal to capitulate to that decree, runes not only survived the Dark Ages but also had regained a high degree of popularity, and the Vatican again issued a ban on the use of runes in 1639. As before, the names were changed to disguise any relation to the gods. Together with the twelfth century names, these are the names by which the runes are now known. It is a fascinating read and I am eagerly looking forward to finishing the book. So until next month, may the runes guide you whenever you have need of them.

Well, I don’t need to get hit upside the head to get www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Runes

By Phil Nielsen 18

I Should or Should I The Pitfalls of People Pleasing! By Jeannie Magenta

Today I wrestled with the question of “Should I” My gut said “No” but I didn’t let it go! Did I? “I Should” took over and tried to run the show I saw her coming and said “Heck No” Frazzled and confused I didn’t want to look bad Back came “Should I” like the latest fad Around the circle we all went By the end I just felt spent. People pleasing is a buzz kill I’m thankful balance is my happy pill! “Oh No you didn’t. Did you?” Did you just say to yourself silently “So people like me?” or “To be a good person” or something along those lines? I am not saying these answers are right or wrong. Only, is that the direction you would like the relationship to flow? Because right now in this moment you’re setting up a pattern for the energy to flow and we all know how much the world hates change. So will the relationship especially when you get tired of going the extra mile when it’s out of balance.

“I Should & Should I” is that sneaky little voice that creeps into the mind and reminds us that if we want people to like us we will do XYZ to make them happy. Even though we really don’t want to and can give a long list of why not. If you find yourself in this tug of war I would encourage you to be honest with yourself as to what you really want to do in this situation. Followed with a little self-inquiry as to why you would feel this gesture would be necessary. www.nourishpublication.com

“People pleasing” is a series of exercises, gifts and games in the hopes of winning people over. Only most of the folks we are trying to win over have already made up their mind about us. Either through observing us when we thought no one was watching, by our body language, or by our words and actions around others. So really if we continue down this path of pleasing, all we are really doing is convincing ourselves and massaging our ego. Yes. I trust that those who love me will continue to love me and I embrace relationships that flow with ease and grace. Releasing the need to fix everything and everyone. Gasp! Oh no! Does that make me a bad person? Nope! I am just taking off the mask, people this is me. May we always have the respect for each other to be honest and authentic.

April 2012

Energy 101 By Vera Enshaw

There is an area of energy awareness that is seldom discussed—the sense of smell. When I am working with a client or teaching a class, I often smell their guides, or their energy. There are people for whom the sense of smell is the main way they connect with spirit, the way they experience energy. It can be a most exhilarating way to “know” the other realms around us.

the snow. In cattle country the heady aroma of thawing cow manure tickles the nostrils. The not-sopleasant smell of cat and dog feces thawing is a reminder that taking better care of our pet’s hygiene has benefits!

When the wind is blowing—what smells do you pick up? Usually I pick up the salt water smell when the wind is from the northeast, blowing on the tidal flats This month will be exploratory. We tend to block of Burrard Inlet. The other day I was delighted to out smells that we don’t like; in fact, smelling has smell salt water from the tidal flats to the south! Deligotten a really bad rap—the nose is where many peo- cious! ple experience allergic reactions, and we’d just as soon not smell, thank you very much! I am asking Your exercise this month is to spend as much time you to put all of that aside. Smell. as you can consciously smelling. Inside or outside— give your olfactory sense a good workout! This is spring—there are so many flowers out in April how can one not smell? You are going to have to go outdoors for this! Spring is the most delicious Namaste  time of the year for smells: besides flowers, there’s raw earth, wet soil, pungent manure—the other day I smelled the wonderful water-on-dust smell that we only get once the earth has warmed up. Walking down the street, use your nose as your guide. Stop. Sniff. I think that when we block out unpleasant smells we actually begin to block out all smells. If there is a bush with flowers on it, stop and smell them. Step back a few inches. Can you still smell them? What happens when you move around? Can you feel the breeze on your skin? Is it carrying the smell towards you or away from you? If you do not live in a place that has flowers blooming right now….it’s still spring. Smell the snow melting. The fresh earth and mud and delicious smell of water as it starts to move under www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

by Marguerite Paquin, PhD - educator, author, Maya Calendar specialist The Great Cycle of Time, as tracked by the Maya Long Count calendar, incorporates 7200 revolutions of a 260-day cycle known as the Tzolk’in (Count of Days). This Great Cycle, which began in 3114 B.C., comes to a close on Dec. 21 of this year, at which point a whole new Great Cycle of Time begins to unfold.

The full moon that comes in on Good Friday, April 6th, marks a very special point in the history of Planet Earth, as this is the day the constitutes the beginning of the final 260-day cycle in the current Great Cycle of time. As we journey through this last 260 days towards the Long Count’s conclusion on Dec.21st, each person on Earth will have one more opportunity to reconnect with the energy of their birth in the context of the current era. Then, during the 260 days that follow Dec. 21st, each person will reconnect with the energy of their birth for the first time within the new Great Cycle – a whole new era of 5125 years. The day that coincides with this April 6 th full moon is called Five Imix (pronounced Eemeesh), which represents the “blessing of birth”. This is the fifth day within the Kab’an trecena (the 13-day period that is “guided” by the energy of the first day of this period). With Kab’an being a force associated with “evolutionary movement”, Five Imix can certainly set the stage for the opening up of new possibilities, particularly since this falls just after the “seating” of the Classical Maya New Year, which took place on April 2nd. The patron dieties of this time frame suggest that this is a period oriented around both forgiveness and fertility, also tied into the idea of inspired dynamic motion. It can be a significant time of change that can produce events aligned with re-birth or emergence, some of which can even manifest as world-shaping beginnings and endings.

ed the departure of Columbus from Palos, Spain in 1492 en route to the “New World”; the beginning and ending of World War II; the Apollo 11 moon landing and first moonwalk (1969), and the end of the space shuttle era (2011); the papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II (on 5 Imix in 1978); Bill Clinton’s first inauguration (1993); and the “powering up” of the Large Hadron Collider (2008), the $9 billion atom-smashing device that is searching for the “God Particle”. Two years after the LHC was switched on there was announcement, also within this trecena, that it had successfully created a “mini-Big Bang”. Exactly one Tzolk’in cycle later (in July, 2011), scientists announced that they expected to know within 18 months whether or not the “God particle” actually exists. This suggests that their findings will be ready for release around the end of the year, just as this trecena returns once again, bringing with it the conclusion of the current Great Cycle of time. The 5 Imix energy that comes in on April 6 th is associated with a number of ideas, including birth, the “realm of all potential”, and even chaos, as this is a day symbolic of the primordeal realm, which contains “all possiblities”. Since this is a kind of “world shaping” energy, it seems to be no coincidence that a number of “world shaping visionaries” such as Thomas Edison and Walt Disney were born under this influence. Easter Sunday on April 8th coincides with 7 Ak’b’al, a “self-generating” type of energy, often referred to as a “temple” or “house”. Strongly linked with the

In the past these world-shifting events have includwww.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

(Continued on page 22)

(Continued from page 21)

earth and its mysteries, this energy has brought forth some major earth-oriented events in the past, such as the huge eruption of Mount Merapi in Indonesia in 2010, which forced the evacuation of over 350,000 people from nearby villages. There is also a “self-generating” secrecy aspect to this, as reflected by the fact that Richard Nixon’s winning of the 1968 U.S. presidential election and the 1973 commencement of the preliminary hearings that led to his impeachment both took place under this influence. The intense energy of 9 Chikchan, representative of “outwardly-projecting” lifeforce, comes into place on April 10th. This powerful force was the energy in place at the Battle of Gettysburg during the U.S. Civil War, and at the beginning of World War II when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. It was also in place when Paris was liberated by the Allies in 1944. In 2011 this was the energy in place when the Large Hadron Collider scientists made their announcement about the impending release of information about the “God particle”. As this is the birth energy of Clint Eastwood, it remains to be seen whether or not their findings will “make our day” in conjunction with the end-of-era this coming December. The following day will be 10 Kimi, which represents the death god in both the number and daysign positions. Although this may sound a little daunting this was traditionally seen as a “lucky” type of energy since it represents an opportunity to return to “absolute foundations”. In 2008 this was the energy in place when the U.S. government proposed an infusion of $700 billion into the economy in what was known as the Big Bailout, on the same day that the Large Hadron Collider was shut down due to a serious fault. The last few days of this trecena, from April 12 th to the 14th, have the potential to intensify that “evolutionary movement” force that has been pushing through this time frame, concluding on a day known as 13 Muluk, or “transformational water”. This can be a highly energetic, even dramatic, day where feelings run high and even environmental forces can develop into floods or hurricanes. As April 14th marks the 100th anniversary of the day when the Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40 p.m., there is no doubt that emotions will be strong as people review events surrounding that great tragedy. th

April 15 brings us to the start of the next trecena, a 13-day period under the influence of Ok, the dog. Oriented around the idea of guidance, justice, www.nourishpublication.com

and the renewal of life, the energies aligned with this trecena often have a tendency to push things into the light so that “justice can be served” and new possibilities can be opened up. Often there is some carry-over from the Kab’an trecena, with follow-up developments sometimes unfolding at this time, as happened when the 2008 financial bailout was approved two weeks after the proposal was put forward. Occasionally the follow-up will come during subsequent cycles, as seen when yet another hotly debated and compromised U.S. debt bill was passed by the houses of Congress and signed into law by Obama during the Ok trecena in 2011. This kind of follow-up could also be seen when the Nixon impeachment hearings, begun in 1973, were approved by the House Judiciary Committee during the Ok trecena in 1974, leading to the release of the “smoking gun” tape that precipitated Nixon’s resignation. Other significant events that have occurred during this trecena include the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896; the enormous Dunkirk rescue operation during World War II; the inauguration of John F. Kennedy in 1961, and his assassination in 1963; and the transfer of political authority back to Iraq in 2004. Historically, the day known as 4 B’en, coinciding this month with April 18th, has been one of the key days during this time frame. It was this “defining of personal authority” influence in 1948 that brought forth the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations, and it was this same influence that stopped everyone in their tracks on that fateful day in November of 1963, when the U.S. lost a president who had represented hope for a great many people. Nearly forty years later, in 2003, the space shuttle Columbia set out on its final flight on a 4 B’en day, also carrying great hope and enthusiasm with it. April 21st brings us to the day known as 7 Kib’, a “self-generating” force aligned with the idea of restoring order, this time in conjunction with the new moon and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 86th birthday. This is followed by 8 Kab’an, a “resurrection” type of energy associated with the earth, which happens to coincide with Earth Day on April 22nd, and the “seating” of the Maya “frog” month called Wo. This was the energy in place during John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in 1961. This time this will be the peak period for the Lyrids meteor shower. On April 25th a “Burner” day called 11 Ajaw comes into place. The birth energy of Albert Einstein, this represents “inspirational sun”, as seen the last time this energy occurred (in August of 2011) when

April 2012

(Continued on page 23)

(Continued from page 22)

there was a rebound in the North American stock market and the price of gold rose to an unprecedented $1743/oz. On that same day the sun emitted an Earth-directed X6.9 solar flare. The last day of this trecena correlates with 13 Ik’, a transformation-oriented force aligned with wind, breath, and spirit, as was in place in 1940 when the Dunkirk operation was completed, and in 1961 when President Kennedy presided over the first ever live presidential news conference. This is another highly intense energy that can manifest in the form of strong wind-based energy as happened when a series of deadly tornadoes destroyed buildings in Kansas and Nebraska under this influence in 2007, or it can be a force that brings people together to express concern for a common cause, as seen in the general strike in Portugal on 13 Ik’ in 2010. The singer/songwriter/activist popularly known as Bono, who is known for his ability to rally support for important causes, was born under this influence. April 28th, the last Sunday of the month, brings us to the beginning of the Ak’b’al trecena, a highly earthoriented time frame that has a tendency to bring challenges associated with ethics and morality into focus. The deity who serves as the patron of this trecena is representative of the struggles of the soul as it strives to overcome the trials and tribulations of life, including those of the subconscious and “inner processing”. It was One Ak’b’al, the first day of this period – a day that could translate as “the initiation of darkness” – when the covert “Watergate Incident” took place in 1972, which ultimately led to Nixon’s impeachment. This is a day during which significant blackouts have occurred in the past, as when 1.5 million people in the Gaza Strip were left without light, heat, electricity, or drinking water, under this influence in 2008.

“Occupy May 1st General Strike” has been called for this day. By the time we reach 7 Muluk, on May 4 th, we will be in the middle of this trecena, under the influence of a “self-generating” energy associated with water. This is a kind of shape-shifting energy that can often mark important turning points. It was under this influence, again in alignment with this trecena’s theme associated with ethics and morality, that the space shuttle Columbia exploded during re-entry, on a fly-pass over Texas. As this tragic event unfolded just four days after the war plans announcement, one can’t help but wonder whether or not it was attempting to send a message to the president, that unfortunately, did not seem to be heeded. Although 7 Muluk can sometimes be challenging, this day is followed 8 Ok, symbolic of the “resurrection of love, guidance, and loyalty”, this year in conjunction with the May 5th festivities of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico and the U.S. and the Children’s Day public holiday in Japan. A great time to “soak in the love” and gaze at the moon, which will be almost full once again.

For an expanded version of this horoscope, information on readings and personalized hieroglyphic jewelry, and information on how to purchase your copy of Manual for the Soul: A Guide to the Energies of Life please visit www.whitepuppress.ca.

One of the key days during this time frame comes in on April 30th, on 3 Chikchan, a Burner Day associated with “the activation of lifeforce”, which sometimes functions as a kind of rallying energy for addressing (or activating) important social or political issues. It was this energy that prompted the first announcement of war plans against Iraq in 2003, which triggered coordinated worldwide anti-war protests in over 100 cities the following day, on 4 Kimi. This year that 4 Kimi energy, a “defining” force associated with “absolute foundations”, returns on May 1st, aka May Day, a national holiday in more than 80 countries that has become known as International Workers’ Day. This will be the thirteenth Tzolk’in return of 4 Kimi since that fateful announcement in 2003, and it promises to be another eventful day on Planet Earth, as an international www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

ter-dimensional connection is becoming easier as you continue on your path of growing consciousness. The dense frequencies of earth which have long been a barrier to your awareness of us, as well as our ability to communicate with you....these frequencies are becoming higher and lighter in many areas and with many people, so the opportunity for us to reach out to each other and be heard is greater now than it has ever been. This is a result of the honest commitment and diligence of many generations of brave humans who have opened their hearts to the voices of hope and inspiration that came to them in the midst of their struggles. And this is always our mission....to be messengers of the highest expressions of love, and to facilitate your choices as you make your way through your human experiences. It may surprise you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome once again, dear Angels of Earth, to to hear that all angelic beings are in service to these words that I, Archangel Chamuel, share humans, but this is the way it is. We hear you with you through the kindness and willing ener- whenever you call to us, whether it is a silent gy of the being known to you as Kaye. She is prayer, a whispered plea, an angry cry, or, as one of many humans who have opened their here, your written words. And each call is anawareness to the angels and beings of light who swered, as you can see!â&#x20AC;? walk with you on your earthly journey. This inArchangel Chamuel is most commonly known as the angel of love and compassion. (S)He can be helpful in dealing with communication issues, relationships, ethnic and racial tension, and to assist in situations where we are looking for things we have lost, or cannot find. As a channel for messages from Chamuel, I have found he has a strong desire to support the opening of our heart chakra, especially at this critical time in our development.

Do you have a question for Chamuel? Archangel Chamuel is happy to respond! Please submit your question to nourishpublication@gmail.com if you click on this link it will come up in your email format with Archangel Chamuel in the subject line. If you are going to manually email please include Archangel Chamuel in the subject line. Please include your name, it will not be published, sold or used in any fashion it just prevents us from having bots respond.

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Questions to Chamuel Dear Archangel Chamuel, My friend and I disagree on a couple of issues that are rather important, in my opinion. What she is doing is destructive to society and to the future of my children and grandchildren. Should I keep my thoughts to myself and avoid getting her angry, or should I be open and hope for some kind of divine inspiration as I speak my mind. She gets defensive so I tend to tread carefully around the subject.

not only bring the most positive possible results to your situation, but will positively affect the greatest good of all of humanity.”

“Dear Heart, bless you for your question, and for your mindfulness of the situation. You understand very well the delicate sensibilities that exist here, and your knowing heart seeks to do no harm. For all this you are honoured and adored by the angels and all beings of light. In the greatest love, we offer this information to you, and to the many who are ready to hear this message. Disagreement between humans is often cause for breakdown in their loving connection with each other, but this does not need to be the case. We tell you this because you have the understanding to grasp this idea, which not all humans are capable of. Love can exist despite differences in belief or behaviour. Parents do this with their children all the time. They love no matter what the circumstances or consequences. It need be no different between friends, lovers, or any other relationship. The choice to love unconditionally is just that....a choice. If you choose to love this friend without reservation, then how you act in this situation is virtually moot. Any action taken in love will never do harm. However, it is absolutely imperative that you are clearly coming from love, for if you are motivated by fear or your ego, then the same result cannot be expected. Look deeply into your feelings and your words, and see if you can find if these shadows are there. These things we can tell you with certainty....no actions of any person can bring misfortune to your family without their consent. Difficulties may be created, certainly, but your trust in the wisdom and perfection of all things will do more to manifest the most positive outcome for future generations than any thoughtless action of another can do to create irreparable harm. Your society is in the midst of great changes, and there are stresses and influences acting on it now that come from a variety of sources. All are appropriate, and have their purpose, even the ones you judge to be reprehensible. When you release your judgement, you can see how your understanding of the situation changes. It is all in the perspective, Dear One. When you shift the beliefs that are limiting your perspective, you will recognize immediately the answer to your question. Whatever choice you make from the perspective of love will

Hello, Chamuel, I know you're with me when I think about you, but it's so hard to hear you sometimes. I wish I could understand what you're trying to tell me, but I just get confused and I don't know if what I'm thinking is coming from inside me, or if it's coming from you. Is there a way for me to be sure?

Chamuel

Diplomacy

www.nourishpublication.com

“Dearest Human, we hear your confusion and understand your struggle. The answer, however, is quite simple. Everything is coming from inside you. Nothing in your awareness exists outside of yourself. Any information that you understand to be coming from me, or any other being of light, is only a reflection of that which is inside you. This is always the way, in all circumstances. We also understand that this only confuses you more, so I will try to give you a simple answer that will help guide you to a better understanding of this fact. When you ask a question of me, you are truly asking me to connect you with your own inner wisdom, which is connected to the wisdom of the universe. You understand, quite incorrectly, that I have access to this universal wisdom and that you do not. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I am simply a mirror for your own brilliance....an amplifier, you could say. When you call on me or any of the angelic beings, we are there to assist in your connection with your own angelic self. The thoughts or visions that come to you are all yours, the manifestation of all aspects of you....your beliefs, your fears, your dreams, your musings....and often your divinity. Which aspect you choose to listen to then falls back to you, which, of course, invites the larger question. How to choose? Which aspect of your self do you hear the loudest? Who do you decide you are in that moment you call to us, and believe you have been guided by an angel that is not you? (grand and radiant smile!)”

Chamuel

April 2012

Mandalas

was so beautiful, glowing with the sunlight shining through the brilliant colors. The stained glass rose window gleamed at the front of the church above the choir and baptistery. There were other beautiful stained glass windows in the church, but this one was different. It was a glorious mélange of patternless colors shimmering their light down on the sanctuary. It was resonant in its shape, that circle of constancy ~ a reminder of the everlasting circle of life. I was six upon first seeing this window in the church of my childhood. It remained a joy in my life until we moved away. It is my first true memory of a mandala.

Reflections of the Whole D. Kristen Herrington

The word mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning a circle form representing the universe, the cosmos or the whole. Throughout history, from cave paintings on, circular forms have been used in ritual and spirituality as a way to demonstrate wholeness. Echoes of the form have developed through and reverberated in all societies and ideologies over time. Virtually every group, whether secular or religious, uses circle forms in the advancement of their symbolism. Joseph Campbell, the renowned teacher of comparative mythology and religion, spoke in some depth with Bill Moyers in their “The Power of Myth” conversations in 1988. He said, “The circle...represents totality. ...The circle suggests immediately a completed totality, whether in time or in space. ...'Mandala' is the Sanskrit word for 'circle,' but a circle that is coordinated or symbolically designed so that it has the meaning of a cosmic order. When composing mandalas, you are trying to coordinate your personal circle with the universal circle.” (Continued on page 27)

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

the Spiritual Energy of the Cosmos

Carl Jung, psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, used the mandala form as treatment and tool in his work with clients and in the development of his understanding of the collective conscious and archetypes. He drew his own mandalas as well, helping him to develop his own understanding of himself and the value of the form in his work. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mandala is an archetypal image whose occurrence is attested throughout the ages. It signifies the wholeness of the Self. This circular image represents the wholeness of the psychic ground or, to put it in mythic terms, the divinity incarnate in man.â&#x20AC;? He was able to use mandala to help move his clients into healing, to affect change in their lives. The resonance with this symbol of wholeness helped them to find their own wholeness. Mandalas became a conscious force in my life when my artwork and my Reiki mastery met. After playing with the graphic creation of light bursts and snowflakes for a number of years, I www.nourishpublication.com

stumbled upon the true mandala form ~ the representation of a conceptual whole. These were complex forms that sprang into being. Initially I worked as any artist works, drawing inspiration wherever I might find it, but soon found myself using long distance Reiki techniques to connect with energy and allow that energy to direct my creative work. I began reading my clients' soul energy then creating their own Personal Soul Mandala ~ a mandala developed through and with the direction of their own souls' energy. In the process of my work, my own personal taste or considerations drop away and my clients' souls step in. I am guided and directed by that energy to create a physical representation of the client's soul. My clients use their Personal Soul Mandala in meditation and contemplation to draw them closer to their true nature, the nature of their souls.

April 2012

(Continued on page 28)

the Soul of Sarah Davis You don't need to be an artist to create a mandala. You can create your own. Mandalas become a conscious representation of our selves when we choose to create our own from scratch or color in a frame offered by others. You have the creative and spiritual freedom to express your feelings about your self ~ who you really are. You can create a mandala representing an issue you have to help move you toward its resolution. Or you can create a mandala based upon the feeling you'd like to carry with you in your day to day life. It's you choice what kind of mandala you create. It's also your choice whether you share your creation with others or simply use the form to move into the depths of your own being. Try using the frame we're offering you here to create your own soul mandala. There's tremendous healing in the process and in the contemplation of your completed mandala.

through the millennia, they stand as echoes of the permanence of our connection to the concept of the whole and of wholeness. Your own mandala can help you resolve your place within your own wholeness of being, within the world and within yourself. I hope you'll try your own mandala creation. I think you'll find it a wonderful and revealing process of self discovery and healing.

If you're not comfortable with creating your own mandala or if you would like a more in depth review and understanding of your soul's energy, I am available to accept a commission of your own deeply revealing Personal Soul Mandala. Please feel free to contact me at the links below. I don't need to meet you or know you ~ in fact, it's often easier for me to do my work without knowing anything about my client. The relative anonymity provides a more clear link to the soul without the ego knowledge interferMandalas are a powerful tool in finding and reclaim- ing. I would love to meet and work with your soul to ing our own depth of being. They offer a tangible create your Personal Soul Mandala. I look forward to form reflecting the majesty of possibilities available hearing from you! to us all. As evidenced by their sheer duration

(D. Kristen Herrington's creations work through the energy of spiritual principles, allowing her to express the deep relationship between color and consciousness, between love and light filled expressions, between the sacred and the profane. You may visit her website, life lites ~ Spiritual Creations for Life, or her Facebook page, Soul Mandalas by D. Kristen Herrington, to see more of her work.)

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

There’s white bread, various blends of whole wheat/white bread, rye breads, multi-grain breads—we are blessed with a huge variety! And if you happen to live in a multi-cultural community, you also have Naan bread, pita bread, tortillas—as a species, we love baked goods!

This

is the last of the grocery shopping articles. Whether you are reading this now, or sometime in the future—these articles are relevant and will assist you and yours to connect with your Selves and with the wonderful incredible bounty of the earth and the universe. There are two places we are going in the store this month—the first stop is the bakery. Oh, my—the tasty food that is in the bakery! It’s interesting food, as well, because in general processed grains are not really beneficial for our bodies. Truly, what is bread? Flour, water and oil—the same ingredients we use for glue! But let me tell you—we boil glue—we bake bread; there is a huge difference in flavor and presentation! You know, and I know, that a lot of what is offered here is not daily food. It’s wonderful treat food, special event food. Cakes. Cookies. Pies. French bread. So here’s your exercise. Go into the bakery section of your store. The advantage of your grocery store is that the products are all there, you can look and smell and touch and feel. You can’t in a “real” bakery—almost everything is behind glass or behind the cash register. Wander around. Look at everything. Note when your child is excited by the jelly doughnuts or the turnovers. Those wonderful “artisan” breads that they have now—they are so wonderful to take to a gathering of friends, of family. www.nourishpublication.com

The question is—what are you going to take home with you? Which loaf is calling you—and for what purpose? That is going to depend on why you are there. If it’s Saturday, and you are doing your weekly shop—maybe you are looking for the loaf of bread that will provide you with toast and sandwiches for the week. If it’s Friday night or Sunday morning—maybe you are looking for the dessert to take as your offering to the potluck. Whatever you are looking for, give yourself the option of choosing from your heart. If it’s calling you—pick it up. Hold it to you—do you feel lighter or heavier? When you ask the question, “are you the bread/cake/cookies/dessert for me?” what does your body say? I think that you will be surprised by how well your body, your Self chooses. You will most likely end up with the healthy multi-grain bread that you love for your “daily” bread—but you will also end up with the truffle cake or cheesecake as the dessert, or the divinely smelling baguette for the pasta potluck. That’s because our bodies know we need to celebrate, to step out and have fun sometimes. We know it, too! The other area of the store we are checking out is sometimes close to the bakery, and sometimes way over on the other side: the dairy section. And how that has changed in the last few years! Where there used to be only cow’s milk products there is now goat, almond, rice and soy. Lots of choices! This is where yogurt and butter sit next to delectable cheeses. Mmmm. I do so love cheese! Smell the cheese. Look at the milk, at the butter—even at the

April 2012

margarine. While I don’t eat it, several people I know are very allergic to anything that has milk protein in it. They are very grateful for margarine!

It’s impossible” said pride.

“It’s risky” said experience.

“It’s pointless” said reason.

As with all food that we purchase, make this purchase guilt free. Have awareness of the products that have gone into it. The luscious green grass, the sunshine. The farmer’s hands caressing the side of the cow. The grower, giving thanks for his crop of almonds. The factory workers who have helped to put the product into containers. Thank them all.

“Give it a try” whispered the heart Anonymous

Be willing to try something new on occasion. Be willing to go to different parts of the deli and see what’s there. There is one flavour to commercially grated parmesan cheese and quite a different flavour to parmesan that you purchase in a block and grate yourself. Hold it to you. Cheese, milk, eggs (oh, those eggs! Regular or free range or organic? White shells or brown?). Give yourself options, hold them to your body and see what YOU say. Did you rock wildly backwards? Gently forwards? Do you feel nausea? Gentle joy? All food shopping is a more powerful, wonderful, satisfying experience when we take our divine self along. I hope that you have enjoyed these exercises—and that it has helped you to have a great time grocery shopping. Yours in love

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

BEETS FOR DETOX, and more....

By Kaye Castleman At this time of year it can be hard to find fresh local produce, especially when you live in one of the northern areas of this continent, as I do. Beets are one of those exceptional vegetables that overwinters well and can be served hot or cold in the unpredictable days of early spring. Though hard and often unappetizing-looking from the outside, once they're cooked, beets reveal their tender sweet flesh and versatility. At our house they're especially treasured for their cleansing and detoxifying properties, so if you're planning a spring cleanse or just tweaking your diet in preparation for the summer, be sure to put some fabulous, deep red and delicious beets on the menu. In fact, there are so many health benefits related to eating beets, beet juice and the delectable red-green beet tops, you'll probably want to include them in your diet all year! Beets' sweet taste reflects their high sugar content, but, like most vegetables, they are extremely low in calories. Raw beet roots are delicious, and have a crunchy texture that lends itself to salads and fresh juicing. More typically, they're pickled or cooked, where they turn soft and buttery, as in the tradiwww.nourishpublication.com

tional eastern European soup, borscht. Beet leaves have a bright, slightly bitter taste, and can be prepared like spinach or Swiss chard. The tops are incredibly rich in nutrients, concentrated as vitamins and minerals, as well as carotenoids such as betacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Botanically, beets belong to the beta vulgaris species, along with Swiss chard. Beets are also related to spinach, and surprisingly perhaps, quinoa, as they all belong to the chenopod family, and among them they possess a variety of health benefits that are not widely available from other foods. Although different cultivars of beets exist with a range of colour variations, including orange-yellow and even white varieties, they are generally known for their unique crimson red colour. This is caused by an abundance of betalain pigments which have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification support. Although you can see these betalain pigments in other foods (like the stems of chard and rhubarb), they are far more concentrated in the peel and flesh of beets.

April 2012

(Continued on page 33)

(Continued from page 32)

CHOOSING THE BEST BEETS

In addition to their abundant red antioxidant betalain pigments, beets are a good source of the antioxidants vitamin C and manganese, with a rich phytonutrient complex that includes heart-healthy folate and potassium, free radical scavenging copper, bone-healthy magnesium, and energy-producing iron and phosphorus. This unique combination allows them to provide antioxidant support in a way that is different from other antioxidant rich vegetables. Current research is suggesting that these special properties of beets may prove it to be a standout vegetable in the areas of eye health and nerve tissue support.

Although beets may look tough from the outside, the smallest bruise or puncture will cause their redpurple pigments (which contain many of their beneficial phytonutrients) to bleed, especially during cooking. The betalain pigments in beets are highly water-soluble, and as with most vegetables, they are also temperature sensitive. For both of these reasons, it is wise to treat beets as a delicate food, even though they might seem hard and difficult to damage.

Many of the unique phytonutrients in beets have been scientifically proven to function as antiinflammatory compounds. This singular vegetable has been studied within the context of heart disease (especially atherosclerosis), cardiovascular health and diabetes, and in each case it is the ability to lessen chronic, unwanted inflammation that is producing encouraging results. By extension, we can expect the anti-inflammatory molecules in beets will eventually be proven to benefit other body systems as well. The pigments in beets also support activity in our body's detoxification process. They facilitate the metabolic process in the cells that neutralizes toxins and makes them sufficiently water-soluble to be excreted by the urine. This allows the toxins to leave your body, rather than being reabsorbed through the digestive process. If you're aware of your body's exposure to toxins and want to give it as much support as possible, then beets belong in your diet. The combination of antioxidant and antiinflammatory molecules in beets makes this food a candidate for risk reduction of many cancer types. Lab studies on human tumor cells have confirmed this possibility for colon, stomach, nerve, lung, breast, prostate and testicular cancers. Beet fibre is of increasing interest in health research. While most people lump all food fibre into a single category, there is evidence to suggest that all dietary fibre is not the same. Beet fibre (along with carrot fibre) are two specific types that may provide special health benefits, particularly with respect to the health of our digestive tract (including the prevention of colon cancer) and our cardiovascular system. As you can see, there are many sound reasons to include beets in your menu. So what do you look for when buying beets, and what do you need to be aware of when cooking and handling them? www.nourishpublication.com

While beets are available throughout the year, their season runs from June through October, when the youngest, most tender beets are easiest to find. Whenever possible, choose organic to get optimum nutritional content. Select small or medium-sized beets whose roots are firm, smooth-skinned and deep in colour. Smaller, younger beets may be so tender that peeling won't be needed after they're cooked. Avoid beets that have spots, bruises, or soft, wet areas, all of which indicate spoilage. Shriveled or flabby beets should also be avoided as these are signs that the roots are aged, tough and fibrous. While the quality of the greens does not reflect that of the roots, if you are going to consume this very nutritious part of the plant, look for leaves that appear fresh, tender and have a lively green colour. To store, cut the majority of the greens and their stems from the beet roots, so they do not pull moisture away from the root. Leave about 2 inches of the stem attached to prevent the root from â&#x20AC;&#x153;bleedingâ&#x20AC;?. Do not wash beets before storing. Place in a plastic bag and wrap the bag tightly around the beets, squeezing out as much air as possible. Store in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 3 weeks. Place the unwashed greens in a separate plastic bag, again squeezing out as much air as possible. Store in the refrigerator, where they will keep fresh for about 4 days. Raw beets do not freeze well since they tend to become soft when they are thawed. Freezing cooked beets is fine, however. They'll retain their flavour and texture.

HOW TO ENJOY BEETS To prepare, rinse gently under cold running water, taking care not to tear the skin, which helps keep the health-promoting pigments inside.

April 2012

(Continued on page 34)

(Continued from page 33)

Since beet juice can stain your skin, wearing kitchen gloves is a good idea when handling beets. If your hands become stained, simply rub some lemon juice or lemon essential oil on them to remove the stain. If the beets are small they can be cooked whole, leaving two inches of tap root and one inch of stem still attached. For larger beets, you will need to cut them into quarters, but a significant portion of the nutrient value will be lost. We recommend steaming beets for 15 minutes to maximize their nutrition and flavour. They are cooked when you can easily insert a fork into the centre. Peel beets by setting them on a cutting board and rubbing the skin off with a paper towel.

While this is not a heavy read it is an enjoyable read. I enjoy books that can transport me from my day without being heavy. This book fit the bill nicely. Lighthearted, easy to follow and read, I was able to relax into it and get wrapped up in the story line.

Serve freshly steamed beets with butter and black pepper as a side veg. Leftover steamed beets can be marinated in fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and your favourite herbs and served as a salad, or in apple cider vinegar and a little salt and served as a substitute for pickled beets.

“I’m a big believer in using “what-ifs” in my writing. What if I take a psychic (Lucy Valentine) and give her an ability she doesn’t quite know how to use? What kind of situations can she be thrown into? What kind of colorful characters will she meet?” - Heather Webber

Simply grate raw beets for a nutritious and colourful addition to salads or a decorative garnish for soups. They are a delicious nutritional powerhouse in raw vegetable juices.

Imagine if you will a psychic who has told no one save a few close family members of the gifts she possesses! Combine that with a family that has psychic talents, just not the same gifts as Lucy has and you have the makings of mayhem when things start to heat up! I have laughed a few times while reading this book. It is very easy to get caught up in the characters story lines and whiz along for the ride.

Instructions for preparing that most famous of beet dishes, borscht, vary from person to person. In fact, the only constant we've found in borscht recipes is that they contain beets! Some are exclusively beets with seasonings, others combine beets with cabbage, carrots, potatoes and/or meat. Most recommend a dollop of sour cream as a garnish, though some will substitute yogurt. Dill is the herb of choice. There are many fun and informative online videos to show you the simplest to the most elaborate versions of this classic winter-to-spring soup. One of our favourites is by Working Class Foodies, with a hint of ginger and a garnish of oven-roasted beet cubes....classy and economical. We invite you to check it out, and enjoy the gift of beets! Thanks to The World's Healthiest Foods, www.whfoods.org

I like to read “authors”, meaning I like to read everything they have written. So this past month I needed to find a new author and decided to give this book a try. It had just what I liked, a touch of paranormal with the main character being psychic, and a mystery rolled into one. The story has just enough twists to keep a person enthralled and wanting to turn the page to see what happens next. All too soon I finished this book. It left me wanting more. A quick Google search and I discovered two more titles in this series, and another series to start when this one is finished. Product Description Lucy Valentine is as smart as can be, as single as you can get, and so not qualified to run a matchmaking service. But when her parents temporarily step down from the family business, Valentine, Inc., it’s Lucy’s turn to step up and help out—in the name of love. Plus, her rent is due. Here’s the problem: Lucy doesn’t have the knack for matchmaking. According to family legend, every

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Valentine has been blessed by Cupid with the ability to read “auras” and pair up perfect couples. But not Lucy. Her skills were zapped away years ago in an electrical surge, and now all she can do is find lost objects. What good is that in the matchmaking world? You’d be surprised. In a city like Boston, everyone’s looking for something. So when Lucy locates a missing wedding ring—on a dead body—she asks the sexy private eye who lives upstairs to help her solve the perfect crime. And who knows? Maybe she’ll find the perfect love while she’s at it…

the music scene - always candid, always unplugged. You thought you knew Jann Arden, but there is more - to her readers' delight, in Falling Backwards Jann reveals her childhood, her bond with family, her struggle in the formative years and what keeps her so grounded in the whirlwind entertainment industry. Jann has always been true to herself, except for a minor lapse when she was young. Oh wait, wasn't that all of us?

From the tender and honest to the laugh-out-loud funny, Jann's stories from home and from the road Next in this series; during her pre-celebrity years will take you to unexpected places, including high school parties in farmer's fields, sleepovers under the stars, hard-tobelieve summer jobs and the time she was stuck upside down in a brick barbecue. She reminds us of the inestimable value to a child of having teachers who believe in you and wide open spaces to play. But with the good times come the bad (and not just the bad perm). Jann opens up about the darker side of her so -called prairie perfect nuclear family and the first signs that her eldest brother was a uniquely troubled young man. In the days when Jann was experiencing a lot of firsts - first school play, first home perm, first kiss - how lucky for all of us that she stole away to her basement and taught herself her first song on Back in November when “Falling Back- her mother's guitar. wards” was released I had the opportunity to go to Chapters and hear Jann In addition to being an incredible musician and multipromote her book. I was already in award-winning lyricist, Jann is a natural writer and love with Jann as the singer and after simply an inspiration. Jann will capture your heart that night I was in love with Jann the and keep you in stitches - with her powerful stories person. I found her to be down to about coming of age as an artist and as a human beearth and funny while being serious at ing. Jann brings her wit and that infectious sparkle to the same time. I felt she had a handle everything she does. This book is no exception. on life. I wanted to be her friend, just so I could hang out with her. Not because she is famous, because she is real. I have been so enjoying this book. It is a real look into her life and I find myself laughing out loud constantly. Jann has a unique style of writing that makes me feel like I am the only one she is talking to. So many of the childhood memories she shares could have been my brothers and me, the similarities have me right back to those childhood days. I wanted to have the book completed before publication of Nourish, but alas it was not to be. Personally from what I have read, I think everyone should give it a go. I believe that Jann is a true Canadian home girl who has made it on the world stage, while staying grounded in knowing who she is.

You cannot be lonely if you

like the person you’re alone with

Product Description

- Dr. Wayne Dyer.

Nov 1, 2011 Jann Arden is funny. And sincere. She has legions of devoted fans. And a radio show. She is a darling of www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Editors Note: I met Jay a few years ago on message boards we both frequented. I always loved interacting with her as her energy was full of light, laughter and love. When I first started up Nourish Your Body Mind and Soul, Jay came into my mind as a person I would love to have on board. Jay writes newsletters that are full of inspiration. In March I received her latest newsletter, and felt that it would work perfectly for Nourishes May issue. I contacted Jay (after not interacting for a couple years) and she kindly agreed to let me publish the article next month. I asked what exactly she did and how she interacted with Solomon, who was Solomon. This led to a beautiful session between Jay, Spirit, and myself. I walked away with this greater sense that really and truly we are not alone. The wisdom that was shared with me was needed in that exact moment by myself. As a precursor to next month and the article here in Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own words are exactly who, what, and why Jay does what she does. Marlene JAY from the UK... Over in the UK, there is a ripple of excitement as a bright and sparkling new star begins to rise... Word is that someone called Jay Atkinson is fixin' to be the next Esther Hicks... those who see her in action describe her as the next channeling phenomenon. Jay describes herself first and foremost as 'a human soul enjoying the experience of life'. She is also a Universal Teacher (and student) of Omniversal Wisdom with Love (OWL for short!)

Who is JAY ATKINSON?

Jay is a naturally gifted medium with the ability to translate into words the vibrational frequency or energy of the Source. She lives halfway up a mountain among the verdant valleys of magnificent North Wales, UK, with her Master Chimney Sweep husband, Kim, two cats and a guinea pig called Charlie. As the window of opportunity we know as 2012 dawns upon us Jay has some words to offer.

"We are all waking up to who we truly are", says Jay. "I consider that I am extremely fortunate to have experienced my soul awakening when I was just 2 years old and it is this experience and knowledge that I am ready to share with the wider world. We all benefit from guidance and support!" Jay recalls, "I was lying in my granny's big old feather bed, looking out of the window at the stars when I became aware that I was expanding. I grew and grew until I expanded beyond the bed, the room, the house and then the world. I stayed in this blissful state of expansion for an eternity, it seemed. I floated among the stars and then I realised I had become the stars. The longer I floated, the more I realised that the Universe had also expanded into me. I was it and it was me. There was no separation... and then I heard The Voice..."

'You are a very special being and you have come into this life for a reason. You have come to do some very important work and we want you to know that you will never be alone. We will always be with you. When you are older we will come back and tell you what it is you have come to do. Remember, we are always here and will always protect you'. "This powerful all-encompassing energy permeated my whole being with the most divine love I have ever felt. It is that love that flows through me when I connect with the Source today".

Who is SOLOMON? SOLOMON is an amalgamation of non-physical, evolved teachers, who communicate their much clearer, non-physical perspective through the physical apparatus of Jay. Communicating with great (Continued on page 37)

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

(Continued from page 36)

clarity from their non-physical stance in Source to us right here, right now, they lovingly guide us to a clearer connection with our Inner Being in a current and up to the minute manner. They guide us to feel completely uplifted seeing us only from their perspective of completeness. They teach us that we are living in a vibrational energy Universe - in other words, everything without exception emits a vibration or 'frequency'. It is this frequency that Jay tunes into. Your vibrational frequency is your personal imprint; a bit like your signature.

What is Source Energy? It is all there ever is and all there ever was and all there ever will be! It is the greater and expanded version of You...It is Pure Positive Energy and is the Frequency of Pure Love. Imagine if you could ask any question you wanted and receive the most complete answer you could ever wish forâ&#x20AC;Ś Imagine you could speak to your own Higher Self, to that which you call God, to Angels, to your loved ones...Imagine that not only did they see you and hear you - but they replied? Solomon is the vocal translation of your Source, the non-physical aspect of You. Solomon is Infinite Wisdom incarnate. Solomon is the non-physical version of You! Solomon is the vibrational frequency of LOVE personified and is the frequency of pure, positive energy. Solomon is All There Is... and more! Jay says, "For many years my passion was writing. I would sit for hours and allow seemingly random thoughts to stream effortlessly into my mind. My pen would fly across the paper and later, when reading the transcripts, I could scarcely believe I had written those words. Whilst I was engaged in writing, it felt as if I was out there again, in my beautiful expanded space of peace and bliss. One day, The Voice communicated to me that it was time to expand further and progress to the next stage. They gave me the sense of standing on a stage talking to lots of people about the words I'd written. Initially I was horrified... but then gradually I realised I was simply expanding into more of who I truly was and it was not a scary thing at all." Jay continued to write and to work and travel, then in 1997 her life was turned upside down by the devastating loss of her best friend, Sandy. You can read about their unique and powerful friendship that transcended even the death experience in their book 'A Work of Heart', published in August 2010. www.nourishpublication.com

Sandy's passing was a pivotal time in Jay's life because in spite of her grieving the loss of her friend, who also happened to be her cousin, Jay realised she had to honour her commitment to Sandy and complete the work they had begun when they were born 6 weeks apart in 1956! Instead of shutting down and closing off, Jay had to make the painful decision to Work from her Heart! "I learned that when our hearts are breaking, we have the opportunity and the capacity to love and be loved and that is why these things happen to us. Instead of raging and resisting and shutting our hearts down when adversity visits us, it would serve us better in the long run if we could embrace it and allow ourselves to flow through and subsequently, expand through it. As Solomon (the wise King) once said: This too shall pass, meaning that all things are transitory. Even adversity." Gradually, I realised that I couldn't just keep calling what I did, 'Source Energy' because many people didn't get it. I couldn't explain it, other than to say that I felt I was being offered a vibration or a frequency - much like a radio wave but more than that - and I was able to translate the frequency into words. But if you go into a grocery store, you don't ask for a pile of brown knobbly things that you peel and eat... you ask for POTATOES! Labels do come in handy sometimes and so I began asking my Source if they could give me a name. I also wanted to verify I wasn't making it all up! I had been asking for some time if I could be given a name for my process, because I knew that there were others out there doing what I was doing, and they all had names, among whom were Abraham (Esther Hicks) and Theo (Sheila Gillette). I read the beautiful 'Conversations with God' by Neale Donald Walsch, and loved it. I recognised my work through many other excellent mediums but I didn't want to make up a name or replicate theirs. It had to 'feel' right to me and it had to be unique to me in some way. It was some months after my asking that I became aware of the energy of my beloved Source, coalescing into the magnificent energy form of a 12 foot owl which settled gently at the end of my bed. I was lying peacefully with my morning cuppa, lovingly made by my wonderful husband Kim, when I heard once again The Voice. I was transfixed and moved to tears when I heard my beloved Source speaking to me clearly... but not before I had asked: Who are you and what do you want? They said: We are Solomon. We are your Source. We bring you the name you requested. We are that which is the expanded version, the broader nonphysical aspect of You. We said we would come back to you when you were ready and here we

April 2012

(Continued on page 38)

(Continued from page 37)

are... For my part, I had not really needed to call my process anything, but for the purpose of grounding it into a recognisable form, and to give it an identity for those with whom I work, I felt it was good to have a name I could use. When they gave me the name of Solomon, I tingled from head to foot, as Solomon had meant a great deal to me in many ways - as had the Owl - and so it was their way of validating my request. That a name had to have some personal meaning for me. Jay continues, "They tell me they have more words to flow to me, which will inevitably take the form of a book with the Wisdom of Solomon as the theme. I can think of nothing I would rather do than to write words that contain the very essence and vibration of Pure Love. They tell me that it is not about the actual words, it is in the Intention at the Heart of the words that reaches and soothes people, and I know this to be true because people tell me they feel somehow transformed after reading my words. It is a truly humbling experience for me and one I hope to be able to continue giving till I return to my Source".

'I wish I could have met someone like me years ago". Kim, himself a Wise Old Owl, said, 'you are the One you have been waiting for, I guess" and no truer words were ever spoken by one considering himself to be A Muggle! Jay is proud to say she Walks her own Talk, heeding without hesitation the advice of Solomon to: Follow the path upon which the Sun shines for you! Jay is currently engaged in writing the sequel to her book, to be entitled A Work of Love (WOL - OWL spelled differently!) and will soon be offering a unique set of Inspirational Guidance Cards with instruction manual... watch this space! 'A Work of Heart' has been nominated for The People's Book Prize and is available from Amazon, Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and W H Smith and all good bookstores. You can also order from Jay who will personalise your copy with a signed message from Jay, Sandy and Solomon. Email: jay@solomonspeaks.org or visit the website for details on ordering and How To Vote for the book! More about Jay can be found on her website www.solomonspeaks.org

Jay offers personal interactions with Solomon (see the website for details) and to date has worked not only in the UK but also internationally and with celebrity clients and other luminaries. She regularly appears on the internet radio station Blog Talk Radio and is happy to offer the wisdom of Solomon at live events all over the UK. She intends to expand her travel itinerary to Canada in the very near future and has been invited to Sweden, France, Germany and the US. Years after her awakening, she reflected upon her own personal journey which was at times frightening and confusing. She felt as if there was no-one to turn to and sometimes it was like the blind leading the blind! Jay recalls saying to her hubby one day,

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive ~ Howard Thurman. www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Power Animals

Panda gives us the gift of gentle strength. Since a Panda's diet consists of 99% bamboo, the study of bamboo is very important. Bamboo has strength yet flexibility. Therefore, both the Panda and bamboo reflect a quiet, unassuming essence - one that is modest and strong at the same time. Panda reminds us that it is very important not to take on more projects than we can handle. Be sure to fully develop a project before taking on a new one. Focus is the key to all our endeavors. The other one percent of the Pandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet is occasionally rodents or birds. We have heard of Pandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teetering on the edge of malnutrition despite the large amount of bamboo they consume, because they struggle to get enough nutrients in their diets. If panda comes to visit you it can be to tell you that you are not getting enough of what you need - either in your diet or even in the form of "soul food" to encourage and inspire you. That Pandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only eat a certain diet makes them very picky. Are you being picky about something? Not seeing the variety around you but sticking to what you love and know?

are special and unique and need to ensure that you are giving yourself what you need in order to reach your potential. Reach out to those who are supportive and will encourage you to not hide yourself away. Black and white also is depicted in yin yang symbols, indicating the importance of balance between masculine and feminine energies. It is good to work on balancing anything that is off kilter in your life. Panda also warns you not to be narrow-minded and to see things only in black and white, right or wrong. Look at things from a different perspective and remember that there are many shades of gray in-between. The Panda also represents diplomacy because of the history of China gifting Giant Pandas as diplomatic gifts to other countries.

Pandas are cute and cuddling in appearance yet they are very strong. Keep this in mind when making judgments based on first appearances. Pandas are a rare gem in the wild and despite their very bold, contrasting black and white color they are masters of being elusive. They hide from each other and are very good climbers and swimmers despite their large size. Pandas come to tell you that you www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Life through Tarot

just stand up for what you believe in and fight for it. Hard work and perseverance will pay off in the end. Ultimately you are the person who will decide what is worth working towards and what should be let go. While I wield my sword with power and authority I also learnt years ago that being too bossy or pushy will get me nowhere. I accomplish more by creating order out of disorder, prioritizing and being efficient. I offer wisdom and advice to those who seek it. I am the manager of my dreams and goals. I am in control.” Continuing on our journey, we come to the number 4 card of the major arcana. The Emperor! We see him sitting on his throne looking stern and I am sure the Fool would rather skip right by this formidable ruler pretending he doesn’t see him. Yet to skip past the Emperor would mean coming back to him later. So the Fool tentatively steps forward.

The Fool has not spoken one word, but has taken in all this wise, stern looking father figure has said. He feels renewed within his quest and wants to go forth and make this man proud of him. Using organization, structure, reason and sticking to his plan, the Fool will accomplish all he sets out to do. He walks away with the knowledge that should he require support, the Emperor is there.

“Welcome, I am the ruler of my empire! See me sitting on my barren throne, defying anyone to cross me. I have built a strong foundation from going through the hardships of life. Ultimately the wisdom gained has set me free. I represent the soul that has been cleansed through self-restraint. Some might see me as a stern controlling father figure. Yet I offer stability, rationality, and I am a most trustworthy leader. I support all who reside within my empire and will stand beside them each step of the way. You have already met the feminine aspect of me in the Empress. She delves into the realm of emotions and feelings, while I prefer to create in the realm of the tangible, physical plane. Authority and power are used to achieve goals. I am here to impart with you that not always will the path be smooth. Sometimes in order to make things happen, you will need to find the courage to www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Play With the advent of Spring the shelves of the local stores are springing up with colourful toys; sand pails, shovels, skipping ropes, sidewalk chalk, and plastic boats all in bright colors that catch the eye and suggest many hours of joy. As adults we often forget the value of play. Our days are too busy with work and home responsibilities leaving no time to even think about toys. Perhaps we buy toys for our children or grandchildren, and if we can see past being an adult, we might even take time out to play with them as they discover the new toy we purchased. As adults we need toys. The saying that is running through my mind is "the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys". I am asking you today what â&#x20AC;&#x153;your favourite spring time toy was?â&#x20AC;? Mine was jacks. It was like a personal challenge to see how many I could pick up at once on any given www.nourishpublication.com

bounce. I even would purchase two sets so as to make the challenge more difficult. I could spend hours playing with my jacks, content to be in my own little world. I think this was my start in meditation. Eventually the jacks would go missing one by one until all I was left with was a sad little ball and one or two jacks. As an adult what is your favourite toy? I personally like video games, and although I am not sure I would classify them as toys, books rank right up there as well. If you don't have a toy that comes to mind, it is time you ventured out and found one. We all need toys in our lives. They give us an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle, if only for a few moments. They allow us to lose ourselves in their world. Perhaps it is time to go out and buy yourself that favourite toy of the past. Can you still skip rope? How about getting a April 2012

colourful boat and finding a small lake to let it float on? I think I am going to buy some jacks and see if I still have the touch. There are many versions of favourite childhood toys out there for adults. Coloring books can take on the form of Mandalas and puzzles are always a favourite as well. Message boards, such as the type you see at the front of restaurants, are really chalk boards up scaled to be more adult. Video games target adults as much as children. Those sand pails would make marvellous planters. Head out today with the purpose of buying yourself a new toy. See where your sense of fun leads you. Take a mini break from your responsibilities and give yourself permission to play each and every day!

By Marlene Cobb 41

Hemimorphite The crystal that I have been guided to share with all of you this month is Hemimorphite. Hemimorphite is a beautiful blue crystal in varying blue hues. As you can see, I have the two pieces. The first piece is raw and unpolished, natural, as I like to call it. I picked up this crystal at Granville Island about 5 years ago; I was drawn to it by the color and my intuition. Like normal, I got the name of the crystal and a short description of what it was for (which I promptly forgot), however, my purchase was based on loving it. In March for my birthday I was gifted with the second piece which is polished, or tumbled. This piece resonated on a different level with me. There are grooves in it like a worry stone that my fingers are drawn to each time I hold it. It is like this crystal was made specifically for me. The amazing thing about being given this gift was the person who gifted me was also present when I bought the first crystal. Not that she recalled that specific event as we have bought crystals many times together. I have had a couple of weeks to “play” with both of these crystals. When I say “play” this involves first holding the crystal and giving it a thorough look over. Next holding the crystal in my hand, placing my hands on my solorplex, I breathe through the crystal. www.nourishpublication.com

Both pieces wash my being with a sense of joy first, kind of like bubbles in pop, which is what the energy feels like. I am one big giant glass of sprite! (Or spirit, LOL) Next my attention is drawn to my throat, third eye and crown chakras. There is a pressure, not uncomfortable but a pressure. It feels like the three are aligning themselves to each other and balancing out the rest of my being. My throat feels tighter than the other ones but I keep breathing through the crystal and allow it to be. I feel the pressure of tears yet none spill forth. It is like a story wants to break through and be told. My story or another story; I am not sure. I just allow the feelings to wash over me, and each time I hold the crystal they get less and less. Healing perhaps is taking place. At that point I normally drift off to sleep and my dreams are filled with very vibrant images that I recall when I awake in the morning. I have not looked into the meanings of this dream work but awake with a sense of peace.

Locations Hemimorphite is found: Italy, Greece, England, Algeria, Zambia, Namibia, Mexico and the USA.

April 2012

Helps with: ·

forgiveness

releasing of anger

strengthening self-confidence

lifting emotions

maintaining and/or regaining health

inner balance

encourage compassion

develop the ability to connect with the 'other side' and angelic beings

increase psychic or vision abilities

develop inner strength

excellent for energy in completing projects through to the end

opening and clearing the higher chakras (Heart, Thymus, Throat, Third Eye, Crown)

communication with your spirit guides and the angelic realm

aids meditation, growth

an excellent stone to assist one in growing toward an egoless self-confidence and selfrespect

said to bring good luck

the more you work with this crystal the stronger it becomes

attunement

and

spiritual

facilitates understanding of the causes for irritability and strengthens resilience Healing benefits: · relieve PMS · achieve balance during hormonal-related headaches and other maladies · weight loss · ulcer conditions · reduces mental and spiritual fatigue

Want to be part of the excitement? Contact nourishpublication@gmail.com www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012

Today I will take time to slow down and breathe!

www.nourishpublication.com

April 2012