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NATURAL LIVING ON THE CENTRAL COAST

ISSUE 11

COUSCOUS SALAD

PUPPET MASTERS

FRIDA BE ME

SACRED PIECES

Wholeness, Wellness & Wellbeing 31 Chambers Place, Woy Woy 2256

Stefan Hafner Acupuncture, TCM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) Acupuncturist specialising in the gentle Japanese Toyohari style. Stefan treats most health conditions with this ancient drug free holistic system. He also provides Leech therapy and Shonishin – Japanese Paediatric Acupuncture. Registered with all major health funds.

Jo Cameron Lomi Lomi Massage, Reflexology, Reiki (Tues, Sat)

Trained in Hawaii and Australia, Jo offers the ultimate goddess treatment for rejuvenation and activating your inner pharmacy for healing on all levels. Using warm stones and luxurious coconut oil, the treatment also incorporates Reiki energy to revitalise and restore.

Wayne Carroll Bowen Therapy, Emmett Technique, Reiki (Wed, Fri)

Advanced Diploma Bowen Therapy & Reiki Teacher & practitioner. Wayne uses gentle moves over muscles, ligaments and tendons to release and reset muscle tension. This relieves joint pain and dysfunction returning the body to balance and harmony. Amazing results.

Karin Holyman DRM Clinical Laser/Trigger Point Massage Therapist (Mon, Sat)

Cold Laser is pain-free pain relief for any condition related to inflammation i.e. neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, muscle pain, arthritis, bursitis, joints, headaches, scars, bruising. Karin also offers Anti-aging laser full depth lifting and is a 20 year qualified Trigger Point remedial massage specialist ATMS 8515.

Sarah Bruce Herbs/Nutrition, Massage – Remedial/Myofascial, Cupping (Wed/Fri) As a naturopath Sarah combines natural remedies with achievable lifestyle modifications, to effectively address your chronic health conditions. For massage she combines various techniques in order to offer an individualised approach whether for relaxation, sports rehabilitation or ongoing pain and stiffness.

Karen Walshe Naturopath, Nutritionist & Herbalist

(Tues, weekends by appt.)

Working holistically to identify factors impacting on your health, Karen partners with you to implement a step by step change to diet and lifestyle. Nutritional and herbal remedies may also be prescribed to set you on your path to wellness. Heath fund rebates may apply. (Consults by appointment only)

Nicola Kelly Medical Herbalist/Iridologist

(weekdays) Utilising ancient cures for a modern world, food as medicine, lifestyle changes, herbal remedies & advice, Nicola identifies health issues using iridology to pick up potential dis-ease patterns & genetic dispositions. She also uses intuitive insight into what may be going on energetically to cause disharmony and treats accordingly. Available for Mini over-the-counter & in-room consults.

Pamela Ridgewell Psychological Counselling and Psychotherapy (Mon, Tues by appt) Using a holistic approach, Pam helps people improve their wellbeing, alleviate stress, adjust to changes, resolve crises, and increase their ability to function more effectively in their lives. She sees children, adolescents and adults (Rebates available).

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Angela Collongues Dip. Remedial Therapy, Sports Massage, Personal Trainer (Sun) Providing a nurturing environment for her clients, Ange utilises a range of tailored, deep tissue techniques, to help treat conditions such as chronic imbalances, strains, sprains, scar tissue & adhesions, promoting relief from pain, improved range of movement & helping to speed recovery. (Rebates available) Clinic: Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm • Sat & Sun: 9am–4pm SHOP/RECEPTION: Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm • Sat: 10.00am–4pm • Sun: 12.00am–4.00pm

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Emily editor@gnosticcorner.com.au EDITORS: Mary and Emily Holstein DESIGN: Justin Archer • www.jellytreestudio.com

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armer days, spring flowers popping their heads up and a definite feeling of renewal in the air... Ah, don’t you just love the change of seasons? Here at Gnostic Corner we are gearing up for a wonderful warm spring season. Take your time to explore both here in the mag, and around the Corner. This issue we chat with local artist Ashley Fiona, travel to the Netherlands with Gabby, learn about organic food with Kerry and covet the beautiful Kombis owned by Mel. With SPRING in my step…

On our cover: April

inside: ARTIST/SACRED PIECES....................................... 5

COVER PHOTO: Lisa Haymes

PURIFY FOR SPRING............................................... 7

DISTRIBUTION: Richard Harvey

THE ART OF PARENTING...................................... 8

ADDITIONAL IMAGES: bigstock.com

ORGANICS/WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC?............. 9

Advertising: Mary Holstein

PERSPECTIVE/EGO................................................. 12

Advertising enquiries to Mary at: gnosticlivingmag@gnosticcorner.com.au

SOULSPEAK/TOM LEDDER...................................13

Published by Gnostic Magazine ©2015

LOCAL/LOVE BUS....................................................16

Gnostic Magazine is proudly printed on recycled paper by Rothfield Printing.

GNOSTIC ROCKS + VILLAGEWEAR..................17

We welcome your feedback and suggestions, please email: info@gnosticcorner.com.au Disclaimer: The information contained within Gnostic Magazine is given in good faith, obtained from sources believed to be accurate. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publishers who do not expect or invite any person to act or rely on any statement, opinion or advice contained herein. Interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

READ US online at gnosticcorner.com.au

Gnostic comes from the ancient greek word gnosis, which means knowledge gained through personal experience.

FENG SHUI/SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.......... 21 WISE GUYS/AUTHENTICITY............................ 22 YOGA/COBRA POSE...............................................23 CHOOSE ABUNDANCE.......................................... 24 EAT/COUSCOUS SALAD.......................................25 TRAVEL/THE NETHERLANDS...........................27 REVIEWS......................................................................28 RIGHT HERE/ RIGHT NOW..................................29 Astrology...............................................................30 Readers......................................................................31 G

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Monday 10-11am: Meditation

You are exactly where you are meant to be every second of every day – so learn to relax and enjoy the journey.

Experienced meditation teacher.

Free class.

Contact Gayle Lee 0439 666 636 Monday 7pm: Philosophy

Philosophical discussion group compares science and spirituality.

Explore quantum theories and learn to “know thyself” and understand your place in this world. $10

Contact Gnostic Forest for other courses and workshops 4344 5251

Wednesday 1.30pm: Philosophy

Philosophical discussion group compares science and spirituality.

Explore quantum theories and learn to “know thyself” and understand your place in this world. $10

Contact Gary 0408 206 164

Experience the inner peace of meditation. You don’t require any special skills to learn to fall still and find the quiet place in your heart. $10

Contact Gnostic Forest and ask for Saimone 4344 5251

Tuesday Drumbala Ladies Beginners: 9.30–10.30am Advanced: 11.00am–12.00pm

THURSDAYS 7pm: Meditation

Contact Katy 4342 1112 Wednesday 10am: Free Talk

Learn how to meditate, and also how to create more inner peace, love, joy and happiness throughout every aspect of your life. This course is for everyone from beginners to experienced. $40

Owen Maher 0423 374 840

An informal but informative talk is given on various topics by a variety of speakers including authors and practitioners. Gold coin donation.

Explore the inner world and transform you experience of life.

Regular meditation rebalances your energy and allows dealing with life to become easier. $10

Contact Christine 0488 022 114 Sunday 10am–1pm: Tarot classes

Wednesday 7pm: Meditation

Contact Gary 0408 206 164

Come along and have some fun being uplifted while awakening and expanding your inner rhythm. $15

Saturday 11am: Meditation

5 week courses studying the Tarot through Meditation, psychometry and the astrological meaning of the tarot. $180 for 5 week course.

Contact Jennifer 0411 156 722 3RD Sunday each month: Tao Te Ching lessons

Explore the way and virtue as explained by the ancient Chinese Saint Lao Zi. Aligning with these universal principals of truth will help you to explore your true nature. $5

Contact Chantal 0438 266 582 SundayS Ongoing Evolutionary Astrology Forums and workshops

Contact Gnostic Forest for scheduled dates 4344 5251

It is our intention to offer space for the distribution of knowledge. Each facilitator shares their opinions and students receive through their own interpretation taking full responsibility to discern their own gnosis.

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Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

– Albert Einstein

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Ashley Fiona’s distinctive handmade jewellery and home wares are adored around the coast. She spoke with us about her Ashkeepers, unique pieces created to keep a tactile connection with loved ones.

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y mother was only 44 when she died suddenly leaving behind my father and three teenage daughters. I was the youngest and for many years felt very alone. No one we knew had been through the same experience.

We struggled with how we should remember someone so immensely important to us.

I was only 13 when my mother died and I still remember the plastic container that held her ashes for so many months. It was unsightly and unrefined – everything she wasn’t.

12 years later, post ceramic studies, my beautiful grandfather died. My Nan was saddened that his ashes were contained in such an ugly box. I thought ‘I can create something so she would always have a beautiful vessel for her beloved.’ I created the very first porcelain Ashkeeper for my dear grandfather. My Nan still has his ashes and when she dies, she wants them to be scattered together – eternal love.

The Ashkeeper concept came about because I wanted to create an urn or vessel that instead brings life to the sadness of death and encourages us to cherish positive memories forever. Talking about death helps to ease the pain of loss.

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The Ashkeepers are high fired porcelain and are intentionally spherical as the sphere is a familiar, immediately relatable form and is connected to the cycle of life: birth, death and rebirth.

The surface designs are handpainted and inspired by mandalas. The intricate pattern evolves organically as I hand paint directly on the surface of the Ashkeeper. Creating such personal and meaningful pieces is a very meditative process where each one is unique.

An outcome of my own personal healing, an Ashkeeper is designed to do just that. The Ashkeepers are my souls purpose – it’s my heart work. They are artworks to be interacted with.

Once inverted, the lid creates a special candle holder for times of remembrance. An important note is that the Ashkeepers don’t have to contain ashes – I don’t have any of my mother’s ashes. I use mine for keepsakes that I hold tenderly when I want to feel a deeper connection.

We need to talk about death, it’s the one thing we are all destined to experience. I honestly believe ‘you’ve got to feel it to heal it.’

We’ve forgotten our traditional death customs.

Families no longer wear black when they’ve experienced a recent death. There’s no outward

sign to the public that perhaps you need to be more gentle around the family.

Last year I participated in Deathwalker Training with Zenith Virago. We learned a whole spectrum of death; what to expect and how to journey with the dying – from illness to sudden death to ceremony and loss. I find it incredibly fascinating and I’m ready to discover more.

I don’t believe death is the end. My Nan’s grandmother used to say to her “We will all meet again, in a more beautiful place.”

You can find Ashley Fiona’s jewellery at Gnostic Rocks.

See more at www.ashleyfiona.com

PHOTO: LISA HAYMES

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PURIFY FOR Spring

Cleanse your entire being and dissolve away the day in this Spring time purifying bathing concoction. The concept of this cathartic therapy is all about cleansing, emotional purification and whole body transformation. It is mindfully formulated to help alleviate bodily congestion, back acne, fluid retention and excessive perspiration.

Applying an aromatherapy body oil made with cypress, lemon and geranium pure essential oils in an apricot kernel oil base will assist you further on your purification quest.

Rita Balshaw is author of the very wonderful Hippies in the City. This article is from her new book Hippies in the City – Urban Remedies available at Gnostic Forest in October 2015.

lavender oil You’ll need…

1 C bi-carb soda 1 C Epsom salts 1 T green clay 2 d sage essential oil 2 d juniper berry essential oil 2 d lavender essential oil Bathing in Epsom salts and green clay is known to effectively release toxins from the body, reduce swelling and ease muscle cramps and joint pain.

Bathing in Epsom salts three times a week can assist with detoxification, lowering adrenaline production and blood pressure, improving sleep and concentration and aiding hormonal function.

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SEASONS FOR GROWTH®

The art of parenting One breath at a time

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esides the intensity of childbirth, parenting a child is quite possibly the hardest job you can choose to do. It requires awareness, patience, compassion, understanding, and an equal serving of firm but fair.

Sometimes we forget all these things when we are disconnected from our bodies and our breath. The effect of this is a disconnection from our child’s needs in that moment.

Through yoga, we realise that we always have choice to react in anger or respond with patience. And this isn’t always easy. But the best lessons in life are often the most challenging ones.

We can practice breath awareness when we are stressed to bring us back to centre and back to each moment. Being an observer to our breath, our body and our mind’s chatter, can help us to remain present for moments at a time. When we notice our behaviour before

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ORGANICS Did you know that one non organic apple can have around 55 chemical residues found on it?

WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC?

By Kerry Caudwell

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he question I ask is why wouldn’t you choose organic? Some people say to me ‘why would you pay that much for organic food?

It doesn’t taste any better, it doesn’t look any better, and there is no evidence that it is better for your health…’

Firstly it does taste better – it might not be sparkly clean but I know it’s natural and not human enhanced. As for the expensive part I believe there is no price on good health, as ‘good health is our most important asset’.

Lastly, there might not be a double-blindplacebo controlled trial done on the risks versus the non-risks of eating organic but for me its evident alone with cancer rates going from 1 in 11 to now being 1 in 2 (Latest Australian statistics).

This increase was within around 9 years – that’s a dramatic jump! Also within my own clinical experience the amount of endocrine imbalances and toxicities that people are presenting with is all the evidence I need.

Now I know it’s not just about the food – it’s about the water, our environment and other factors. But I also know that prevention is always better than trying to treat a disease whether that is cancer, metabolic issues, autoimmune, cardiovascular and any other disease.

Most of our food is fertilized, chemically sprayed with herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to protect them from weeds, pests and fungus.

Organic food means avoiding that chemical residue left on foods. It means we are eating less toxins and more how nature intended.

It also means we are supporting workers and farm neighbors by reducing their exposure to potentially harmful concentrated chemicals, less fossil fuel converted into fertilizers, means healthier soils and more sustainable crops and a more ethical way of living.

Did you know that one non organic apple has around 55 chemical residues found on it, we know that 1 to 8 of those chemicals are known or probable carcinogens and 12 are known hormone disruptors. These may be the possible reasons why eating non-organic food could cause severe health issues. The human body is made from organic vitamins and minerals NOT from synthetic chemicals.

Xenoestrogens, one of the more troubling types of endocrine disruptors, mimic estrogen and attach to the body’s estrogen-receptor sites, in both women and men. These xenoestrogens interfere with hormonal signalling and are believed to cause an increased risk of breast, prostate, and reproductive cancers; reduced fertility; early puberty in children; menstrual irregularities; endometriosis; and other disorders.

While healthy levels of estrogen in the body are key in supporting a number of normal physiological functions, an excessive amount of estrogen (specifically, high levels of “bad” estrogen) lead to hormonal imbalances with detrimental effects on reproductive health.

Where are Xenoestrogens found? In many of the chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides used on our food. For these reasons alone I would urge you to choose organic.

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New on the Corner Founders of Constant Craving Cakes Julie and Russell have bought Gnostic Mini Mana and are busy creating their new shop on the Corner.

“We have supplied Gnostic Mana Café with cakes for many years – we share the same business and personal ethics,” says Julie. “We like to create jobs and teach our staff to achieve their best while they are with us and aspire to do more when they move on to further their careers.

Russell had the idea of opening a small takeaway to sell cakes and pies. We had been looking at different areas of the Central Coast when we received a call from Biddy asking if we were interested in buying Gnostic Mini Mana. I jokingly tell people Biddy asked us if we wanted to buy the Mini and we said “Yeah, sure.” It was a little more complicated than that, but basically that’s what happened.

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landmark. People still have memories of buying their family birthday cakes there. It is one of the few shops that has its original front window and door, so we have chosen to go with a retro theme which celebrates the immediate area and architecture of the building.

The shop is being repainted with our new logo ‘Coffee Pie & Cake’. We are keeping Gnostic Coffee – Caleb is to be congratulated for his hard work in developing such a quality bean.

We have introduced our pies and cakes which people are enjoying. I’m very excited to be developing new products which is one of my favourite things to do.”

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ore than likely you have seen her wellbrowed face before. Frida Kahlo has become a Guevera-esque poster child for Mexico and feminism. Her face adorns many a product in the oh-so-addictively bright Mexican homewares department... but do you know her story?

I was a catholic school girl when I discovered her. Up to that point my mind had been sheltered by a culturally monotone hometown. Frida Kahlo de Riveras’ story struck me like a bolt of lightning. I poured over a reproduction of her diary, resplendent with swirled writing in an unfamiliar tongue, alternating scrawled faces and angels and a name repeated..... Diego, Diego, Diego....

Who was this woman?

At that time my life had started to unfurl into increasingly queer, artistic, political, socialist circles and Frida ticked all the boxes. Traditional yet revolutionary, feminine and strong, expressive yet tortured, political though delicate.

Learning about the life of Frida Kahlo was an introduction into suffering, self expression, love and art. My angst-y teenaged self revelled in the complexities and tragedy of her story but also in the rich culture of her birth country.

There was WAR Kahlo was born into the world during the violent Revolución Mexicana of 1910.

There was PAIN During her life Kahlo suffered a great many surgeries to remedy both her childhood polio and the near fatal accident she had at age 18 which broke, fractured and pierced her young body into infertility and disfigurement.

There was CULTURE Alive at a great time of change and influence, Kahlo moved in influential circles of art and politics and was known for her proud and voracious love of her country’s tradition and history.

There was SEX Kahlo married post revolutionary artist, Diego Rivera. Their love affair of 25 years was passionate, tumultuous and dotted by affairs with men and women.

There was ART In a response to her bed-bound time Kahlo began to paint what she knew best, herself. Her

“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me, too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know that, yes, it’s true I’m here, and I’m just as strange as you.”

– Frida Kahlo style was unique to the time in its raw honesty and Diego was once quoted as saying “(her work) exalted the feminine qualities of endurance of truth, reality, cruelty, and suffering. Never before had a woman put such agonized poetry on canvas as Frida did at this time.”

My young self devoured the raw honesty of the story and painting upon painting of a woman hurt, scorned, thinking, feeling, exposed.

To “know thyself” is the greatest maximum one can hold and Kahlo was on the hunt.

To this day I still hold Frida both as a woman and as an artist in high, but somewhat now, more considered regard. Knowledge of her life held and guided me through my blossoming and awkward years and has inspired not only a disregard for convention but also for that of excessive brow grooming.

Emily hangs out at Gnostic Village Wear and often impersonates Frida badly.

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PERSPECTIVE

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Ethics A man said to Gautama Buddha, Morals “I want happiness.”

Principles Buddha said, “First remove I, that’s Ego, then remove want, that’s Desire.

hese words are subjective, and that means they are open to interpretation by the individual. We all see things differently.

Because our life experiences influence the way we look at the world each day, we are bound to see things from different angles.

In most cases we view our own behaviour as normal and everyone else’s is a variation on that. It gets really hard at times to understand some people’s point of view, certainly their behaviour – even their ethics.

We tend to deceive ourselves by thinking that we understand certain people, we feel that because they have a familiar point of view to ours they are right, yet this just means their experiences have been similar to ours. Maybe t is grew oftenup hard define with exactly what the ego they in atosociety a similar code and whether it isor good orfamily bad? followed ofisethical behaviour, their It same seemsprinciples. the ego contributes to our personthe We can’t ever completely ality and gives the drive and to understand theusmotivations of motivation others. Gnostics achieve and exist in the physical world. understand that all – absolutely ALL– conflict The soul its own would not recognise the comes fromonmisunderstanding. requirements of the body and itifiswe themix egowith that It certainly makes life easier helps uswho sense danger and compete forknow limited people have values like ours. We resources. what to expect from them and we also know However without control ego canreal run what we can get away with.the However, amuck and become so self driven spiritual growth comes when we that dareittodomistep outside ourlife own ethics, morals and principles nates your experience. and try understanding a completely different In order to remain fully balanced we should culture. that we are a combination of many recognise

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An easy, less disturbing way to do this is to See now you are left with only read about civilisations from the past. Try to Happiness.” really get a feeling for their behaviour and understand what motivated them – why they aspects, thethat ego,they the did. soulThen and the acceptedincluding the things see physical them as body. your own ancestors, imagine how the When any of these is outhad of balance we changes thatone came with time an influence quickly poor results inyou ourend daily on themsee and eventually uplife. in the 21st If the physical bodylife. is out balance we see century in your own Youof might be able to addictions and illnessofasinfluence the result. see that the threads through time The ego canismake us self behaviour. centred and change what acceptable aggressive in an to dominate our or Things that weattempt once thought of as absurd environment. ridiculous now seem not so far left field when healthy ego will give ushappened pride in our ap- the weAsee the influences that along pearance and yet an unhealthy way to lead usperformance, to our current understanding. one allow jealousy vanity.by others for Andwill remember we will and be judged Inlimited order for our soul our views also.to move forward and maximise physical Everyonethe is doing theexperience best they called can at life, all times, given the limitations theyany havenegative that are we should recognise and control caused by fears, influences of thedoubts ego. and lack of understanding.

Recognising this in others as well means we When weinaccept the to things that influence can live life response situations rather otherinpeoples’ ethics, morals and principles we than emotional based reaction. can live without conflict.

And when we realise The Ego can have a major influence over our that ours are on recognise opinions we even emotions butbased once we thismight we can be prepared to letcalm themand change with time. choose to remain balanced.

Mary Holstein––born Co-owner Gnosticin all Mary Holstein with anofinterest Forest Gnostic Bunch.

Examining aspectsand of life.

Currently exploring the physical my own ethics every time travel to a experience at Gnostic Corner. different culture.

nosis is the experience of knowing. The word comes from ancient Greece, where to have gnosis about anything meant you had to have personal experience. Forget what the tabloids tell you – in ancient Greece it was the tablets. And the things the guy at the Parthenon told you were just his ideas. You don’t know any of it because you haven’t witnessed it. So switch on your own watcher and explore your life, being aware of your own experience. Ask yourself the question “What do I really know?” You may be surprised how many of the things that motivate your behaviour are based on opinions rather than gnosis. – MH

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SOULSPEAK

In the interests of sharing knowledge learned through experience (Gnosis) we interview people from all beliefs to share insights from their path.

May we all learn and grow together in peace.

Tom Ledder

Selenite Sword Maker Your name and title, and mission in life?

Tom Ledder, Owner & Creator of Selenite Sword Maker LLC. My mission in life is to produce the most powerful transformative energy tools to assist light workers with their work no matter what their modality may be. The wonderful thing about the Selenite swords of light is they make the unseen light and energy become seen and felt on a tangible level.

The Spiritual belief you follow?

I believe we are light, sound and vibration. I believe in a Higher source, and that we can connect to our true nature with meditation.

What lead you to this belief system?

My belief system, grown by many years of TM meditation, is based on the concept that each of us is made of light and energy. This is our fundamental nature.

I began to study crystals in 2003 and got very interested in Lemurian crystals which eventually led me to discover the great power and wonderful properties of Selenite. As I worked with creating the first swords of light I realised that Selenite crystal had immense capability to clear any type of energetic issues, open chakras, clear meridians and even bring in higher beings of Light, Angels, Archangels and Ascended Masters.

Can you share a little about the Crystal Selenite Swords?

The Selenite swords of light that I make have been evolving over the years, and have become more potent with each version of the sword of light. As I travel around the world training people on how to use these tools of light I have the opportunity to pick up the powerful ener-

gies of sacred sites in Japan, Australia Canada and South America, primarily Peru. The current swords of light that I am making are called Peruvian sun swords as they bring in the powerful energy of light and energy. Some Swords work powerfully with the earth and Gaia. Some swords work with the cosmos others are good at clearing particular blocks within our nervous system.

The personal benefits you have gained from your beliefs?

As I worked with the Selenite and started to make the Selenite swords of light what I gained from this was the opportunity as an occupation to be continually working with energy with light. I use the swords of light every day on my own personal energy fields, that being; the physical body, the subtle bodies, the chakras, the meridians and the quantum field around our bodies. In addition the swords of light assist in conditioning not only your energy field but your home and land that you work with.

What challenges you with your beliefs in the modern world?

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SOULSPEAK try that I go to, I am contributing to an increase in the light quotient of the planet. The concept I believe is that as we raise the overall frequency of our own individual cells then we can transfer some of that into the general population and we can become more powerful and are transformational healers. The Selenite swords of light that I make is they will assist any individual to be clear have a higher frequency and be more powerful in whatever their healing modality or personal program for evolution may be.

What practice do you have in daily life?

My daily practice is to do a sitting meditation going into the light, experiencing the subtle or levels of thought and working with the Selenite swords to enhance my energy and frequency.

This practice has allowed me to see the power that the Selenite swords of light have on humanity. I have also found that working with the swords of light to clear energies in my house and the land around my house has produced a powerful conditioning of the space where the field of all possibilities is more active and available.

What is your personal belief on the purpose of this life?

All of us are here for a reason. I feel my purpose is to make the Selenite swords of light and to train the light workers of this planet how to use them. In order to make large transformational changes in society we as light workers need to be more powerful, more effective and clear in our own energies. So my objective and goal

Angry people want you to see how powerful they are.

Loving people want you to see how powerful you are. – Chief Red Eagle

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is to help transform the planet by getting the Selenite swords of light into hands of the light worker’s that can make a difference.

What spiritual leaders inspire you and how has that influenced your life.

I have had the opportunity to work with several powerful spiritual leaders in the last 35 years.

In 2003 I met a spiritual teacher/guru named Sai Maa and studied with her for six years. She became interested in the swords I had made and implemented them in her personal healing sessions that were done at all of her programs. This provided an opportunity for the swords of light that I was making to move around the world.

I will be coming to Australia for my third tour in September. I will be conducting workshops in the Sunshine coast, Sydney area, Blue Mountains and then on to the conscious life Expo and then a final workshop in the Sunshine Coast of Australia. My feeling is that the light workers in Australia will assist in tackling the big issues in the world and help raise the vibrational light frequency of the planet. With all the perceived problems in the world today the answers lie in bringing more light into the planet, clearing the negative energy of the people and the land so that we can live in a world that is filled with light and beings pursuing their highest purpose.

Learn more about Tom Ledder and the Crystal Swords of Light at www.seleniteswords.com. There will be a 2 hour Introductory session with Tom and the Selenite swords at the Gnostic Forest on Wednesday 7th October at 10 am.

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We also have Lotty joining our fleet in 2016 after her restoration is completed. She is a 1967 Split Windscreen and will be another all white beauty. So now Kombi Lucy will finally have an identical twin sister! We found that no other company has white Kombis on offer for weddings.

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Feng Shui for the Southern Hemisphere

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eng Shui is the ancient Chinese art and science of ensuring harmony within our living environment.

It comes down to work with the Life force or Chi energy. Not against it.

To be in flow with Mother Nature is a wonderful gift and it is there for each of us.

From building the freeways, to building our homes right down to the veggie garden in the back yard.

There are many schools of Feng Shui.

Form school is the most common. It is placing different cures in each section of the building.

It is working with the elements to get the energy moving to better our lives.

Feng Shui helps us with wealth, relationships, creativity, helpful people, our careers, knowledge and family and Health.

Some people think it is complicated to use Feng Shui. For example if you need water, you don’t have to paint the wall or place a water fountain. It can be as simple as hanging a blue ribbon in that area.

The bottom line of Feng Shui is to be happy in your surrounds.

Here are a few Feng Shui tips to get you started: u Don’t place a mirror opposite your front door, it will send the good things straight back out u Have a small boat or picture of a boat in the

entry to your home, the boat faces into the house as it brings you and your family the harvest of life

u Don’t wear shoes in the house. We have been

out walking in other’s footsteps all day and don’t want to bring their problems in to the home

u If you are looking for work, place an open fan

above the inside of the front door. It opens you up to more opportunities

u The money Frog sits inside the front door and

faces into the home or work place

u If your front door and back door are in line

with each other, you will need to hang a chime inside the back door. Or everything will just rush through your life.

Remember that these suggestions are only a part of Feng Shui.

More Feng Shui cures can be found in my book, Problem Solved, which is available at Gnostic Forest.

June Turner is a Qualified Licensed Builder and Interior Designer. She is trained in both Northern and Southern Hemisphere Feng Shui. June offers Feng Shui styled readings at Gnostic Forest.

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WISEGUYS One day a student worked up the courage to ask the Zen master, “What is it like to be enlightened?”

Without acknowledging or rejecting the seeker’s question, the master remained silent.

After some time, the teacher spoke: “I eat when I’m hungry. I sleep when I’m tired.”

The student asked, “Well, isn’t that what everyone does?”

The master, surprised, responded with a hint of a smile on his lips. “Oh, you think so?

When others eat, they think of thousands of things and their minds endlessly run from one thing to another. When others sleep, they dream of thousands of things and their minds create endless fantasies and dramas.”

The master closed the eyes, paused for a time, and then continued. “When I eat, I just eat. When I sleep, I just sleep. . . It’s far too simple, I know.”

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hill out. Live it up! Be Still. Carpe Diem. YOLO. Opportunity knocks.

Blah blah blah…

The noise of fulfilment often drowns out the still small voice inside.

Most, if not all, of my deepest growth has happened by following someone else’s advice/ ideas/assumptions and trying to work my way out of inauthentic interactions and situations thusly created.

We are often so busy trying to work out what the other guy is doing that we are failing to turn within and act upon our own inherent knowing.

That knowing of what is good and right for us.

Authenticity has a way of weeding out those who do not love and respect you and replacing

them with people who know and accept you for who you are… ‘cause you’re being it.

Being. To know who you are, what makes you happy and what you wish to create is your life’s biggest calling and no one else can do it for you.

You might have to hang with yourself for a while.

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his modern life style we live is affecting our wellness! The self obsession with electronic devices and the need to continually check social media status is adversely affecting the biomeMonday 10.30 am, 5.30 pm and 7 pm chanics of movement and physical posture is Tuesday 9.30 am (Mums and Bubs) 5.30 pm 7pm deteriorating.

Wednesday 10.30 am and 6.30pm Thursday 9.30am and 6.30 pm Have you noticed the way people sit, stand or Friday 10.30am even walk? Chin on the chest, shoulders forward Sat 7 am and 9 am.

6 Oval Ave, Woy Woy and upper back rounded as they look down atSunday 10 am (Pregnancy) their smart phone – A devolution in posture is taking place! The spine is not meant to be straight, natural spinal curves provide strength, balance and act as shock absorbers for the body.

With Modern lifestyle patterns are exaggerating the John spinal curves beyond their natural range, evenWilson tually leading to injury, poor biomechanics and restricted movement patterns.

T I M E TA B L E Yoga postures, particularly back bends are a 10.30am 90min Monday 5.30 pm 60min great antidote to the modern western seden7.00pm 60min tary lifestyle. Bhujangasana or the cobra pose 9.30am* 60min Tuesday is a safe and effective prone back bend that will 5.30pm 60min restore postural balance in the body. This pose 7.00pm 60min 10.30am 90min increases the range of motion and strengthens Wednesday 6.30pm 90min the spine, opens the chest and shoulders, in9.30am 45min# Thursday creases circulation through the lungs and abdo6.30pm 60min 10.30am 60min Friday men and energises the legs. The cobra pose has 7.00am 60min a positive effect of emotional health and allows Saturday 9.00am 90min the subtle energy to flow without restriction.

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CHOOSE aBUNDANCE

Conversely, if we are optimistic and feel worthy, this is what we create.

Abundance itself is not the problem. Look at nature and its ability to sprout and adapt to new e are a product of an abundant and prolific conditions and continuously multiply. If we acuniverse and made of the same stardust cept that abundance is already present, it simply that came from the Big bang and driven by the comes down to what we are ready to accept into same expansive, exuberant, life force to experiour lives. ence and express Being. Interestingly abundance Gratitude is a gratefulness for ‘what is’ and a includes EVERYTHING, from the most wonderful deep heart felt ‘thank you’ for even the simple to the most depraved and ugly. things we have in our lives. This starts with life If as the Bhagavad Gita states, “A man is made itself and everyday things like a soothing drink, by his beliefs, as he believes, so he is,” we are hot shower, the majesty of the Moon on a still responsible for what we create. This is the roots night, or a warm smile. of The Law of Attraction. As human beings we are The goals that have not yet manifested in your conscious, energetic beings with the ability to co life will form more easily if you have gratitude for create with universal forces. We are an expression them, as if they are already present. If you have of universal energy and create thoughts and exthis attitude you have faith that your expectation pectations from our inner experience. This gives is already forming. In this way Gratitude and us the power to create our reality.

Abundance have a symbiotic relationship.

If we are pessimistic, this is what we project Yildiz Sethi is author of Stardust on the into an abundant world and this is what we find, Spiritual Path and Be Rich AND Spiritual. You even though joy and positivity are also present. may reach her on yildiz@yildizsethi.com or www.yildizsethi.com.

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TRAVEL: THE NETHERLANDS I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.”

– Maya Angelou

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’ve never done this before, but I like you,’ she said, handing me her number. It was a Saturday afternoon in the middle of European summer, and we had just gotten off a train from Amsterdam. Now we were sitting on the bus, letting it take us even further from that human jungle gym, bicycle infested craziness. Having spent seven hours of that day crammed into a tiny hatchback with four non-English speaking Frenchies, I was just giddy with relief that so many Dutch people spoke fluent English!

We’d had a while to wait for our bus, so this woman and I had started chatting. She’d just gotten back from a wedding in the city, and told me how the church was packed with young people. ‘I have some time free on Monday, call me and I can show you some things...’

Turning up at my accommodation, I discovered that my host had planned a spontaneous trip to Germany, and I now had the whole place to myself. I spent the first day wandering the small city by myself, revelling in the space. But I kept that card with her number on it... Why not say ‘Yes’? On the second morning, I rang her. ‘Hi, it’s Gabriella... The girl from the bus.’ I said. ‘Oh! I was hoping you’d call!’ said she ‘Shall I come and pick you up?’ ‘Yes.’ And I gave her my address.

About thirty minutes later, I was picked up by this spritely seventy-year-old who was fluent not only in English and Dutch, but also Spanish from her years of missionary work in South America. With this skill up her sleeve, she started a church for Amsterdam’s influx of Spanish speaking prostitutes, and somewhere in there also spent years working in prisons running music and drama programs for inmates. She took me to see a real, working traditional Dutch windmill, the famous finger of land that separates the ‘salt water’ from the ‘sweet, and the Dutch seaside. She insisted on buying me lunch and we talked about everything from the human need for connection, to sustainable

energy, to why Dutchies are so obsessed with salty licorice!

And neither of us had done that before. I’d certainly never discovered a second grandmother on a bus, and she’d never offered to show a random girl with an Aussie twang around.

It felt a little kooky, but we both said ‘Yes’ to it, and we were glad we did. It was a sweet, comfortable connection born out of mutual openness. And, for those few hours, I stopped feeling like a stranger in a foreign land, and I just felt at home. Home in humanity, home in the knowing and experience that I am cared about and looked out for, wherever I am. And, on that day, Love sent me that reminder in the form of a trilingual, septuagenarian Dutch lady who was willing to follow her inner ‘Yes’ and invite me in to her world. Amen.

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REVIEWS Be Rich and Spiritual

BY Yildiz Sethi • RRP $24.95 • Available @ Gnostic Forest

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n this timely book Yildiz Sethi an Australian author gives us the following advice “Find out how to free your mind and go beyond limitation and discover what state of consciousness is required to being Rich and Spiritual. For those who are ready for this new paradigm there are clearly defined steps to follow.”

Yildiz came from a working class background and has used various techniques to become “rich” emotionally, spiritually, practically and financially. She uses her energy and passion to reveal the steps necessary to make positive changes in the way you recognise richness. There is a workbook section at the end of each chapter to help you monitor your progress. An easy read that will inspire and motivate you. – MH

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ystical combinations of Didjeridoo, native drums and flutes. Sika was born in South West England and bought up on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. He has explored many cultures and his music was transformed after receiving the gift of a didgeridoo. This album is the culmination of his connection with the American Indians and Australian Aborigines blended with the influence of the nature spirits from the English forests. He explores the healing ability of sound in this haunting album. – MH

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RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW

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here is nothing you have to do, no-where you need to be. Life right now is providing you with the perfect tools to experience and express the divine which lives within. Many look at what lies before them as obstacles and roadblocks to their happiness and therefore are forever trying to escape the present moment, with the belief that somewhere over my obstacles and on the other side of these roadblocks my happiness resides. What rests before you right now is the key to your happiness, life is presenting you with exactly what you need to experience and express who you truly are. Once you begin to live your life from this place of no resistance and see all moments placed before you, for you. Your life will change instantly.

You’ll begin to see life as the most precious gift of all. It’s as though an orchestra is playing with you, for you, it’s a truly magical experience and is our natural state of being. Your story will tell you that you’re a victim that life is unfair and that life’s against you. This is your story, beneath the story is your orchestra, ready to play with you for you, right now. Your orchestra plays the most beautiful of songs, melodies that flow in sync with life, rhythms and harmonies full of Joy, Happiness, Wisdom, Compassion, Truth, Love and light. This my friends is who you truly are, you are those beautiful rhythms with the stunning harmonies it’s just you’ve forgot. Your true sound has been lost in the jungle of your story, dominated by the past and the future, lost in the midst of the obstacles and roadblocks. Go forward now into life seeing all as an opportunity to play your grandest song yet, to BE and express who you truly are. I invite you now to step into life and let the essence of the divine flow through and around you, right here, right now.

– Owen Maher teaches meditation at Gnostic Corner

Wayne Dyer 1940–2015

“Be miserable.

Or motivate yourself.

Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.”

“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor.

It’s to enjoy each step along the way.”

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

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Planetary Influences

for September, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2015

EVENTS

Jennifer has been an Astrologer for 24 years (FAA Certificate) and is at Gnostic Forest on Fridays.

Solar Eclipse: 13 September 2015...0.35am...20’ 10’’ Virgo Lunar Eclipse: 28 September 2015...12.50am...4’ 40’’ Aries

September September can bring one of two things...You may feel there is no clear pathway ahead of you, someone may be totally confusing you with deception, you’re disillusioned, you are tired and your ego is being challenged. Bide your time and whatever you do “don’t point your finger”!Relationships are important at this time...either through commitment or finishing it...business discussions and signing business contracts are important, your self confidence is strong and you take on your new goals with enthusiasm. Feeling optimistic just be careful NOT to go overboard as you have an opportunity to consolidate and increase your good fortune with gusto.

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Destiny beckons, doors are opening, education, new ideas of achieving your goals, meeting new people who help you on your journey of life, shaping and changing your future.

Feeling confident and with sheer persistence this brings to the table positive experiences.

Feeling the power and being in control there may be a promotion in your career, positive formalities, recognition and assistance from authorities with sound judgement and dedication. It brings a sense of peace and tranquillity to the world you live in.

You could be forced out of your comfort zone this month, triggering childhood memories that make you uncomfortable and quite powerless to change it. Tensions arise between the practicalities of life and your dreams, struggling with how to fix it. Asking for professional help can help you to heal any past issues giving you the guidance to resolve these emotions with a clear mind and insight. Shouldering old responsibilities and taking away any restless feelings can help you to get your projects off the ground with patience and optimism, leaving your topsy turvy world behind you.

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Readers

Gnostic Forest offers readings daily from 10am – 4pm. phone 02 4344 5251 Bridget – Mon Experienced intuitive Palm Reader. The lines on the hand are a directory to the personality and events both past and future. By understanding these influences you can make conscious choices about your future direction.

Loretta – Tues Experienced and graceful, Loretta uses her psychic abilities, tarot, numerology and messages from your guides to help clarify your current situation and move into your future with confidence.

Ingrid – Wed, Thurs, Sun Warm and nurturing, Ingrid uses psychic abilities, tarot, numerology and dream interpretation skills to help you gain clarity of past, potential futures and present.

June – Thurs June makes contact with loved ones that have passed over. Looks at where you have been and where you are going in life.

Michelle – Fri, Sat Michelle works with your dream images and the tarot to help with enabling you to develop a higher self-awareness.

Jennifer – Fri, Sat Genuine and honest, Jennifer uses tarot, astrology and numerology to give specific and accurate information about now and timing for future possibilities.

Mercy – Sun, Mon Medium. Using the wisdom of the Liquid Crystal Oracle and her skills as a medium Mercy connects with your highest truth and lost loved ones to help gain comfort insight and motivation to make positive change in your life.

Readers offer their interpretations of the situation and possible outcomes. As this is the world of free will you always have the power to change outcomes and determine your own future.

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