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Gnostic Healing Centre

Wholeness, Wellness & Wellbeing Lana Aitken-Jones Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine (Weekdays, Sat by appt.)

Lana’s main focus is on finding the underlying cause of your health issues & supporting your own body’s natural healing abilities. Lana is also passionate about longevity & anti-aging medicine. Registered with all major health funds.

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.

Wayne Carroll Bowen Therapy, 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.

Jo Cameron Lomi Lomi Massage, Reflexology, Reiki (Fri)

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.

Karin Holyman Trigger Point/Remedial/Bamboo Massage (Thurs, Sun by appt.)

Karin is a DRM Trigger Point specialist, Aches & pains, decreased strength and/or restricted movement, headaches and poor circulation can all be treated by activating Trigger Points.

Morgaine May Remedial/Aroma Massage, Reflexology, Reiki-Sechem (Wed, Sat) A range of styles from remedial to pregnancy, aromatherapy, lymphatic & reflexology

– hands on healing for deep relaxation and emotional wellbeing. Treatments that support all body systems & help to relieve chronic & acute pain conditions.

Margie Braunstein Counselling, Psychotherapy (Sat)

Therapy provides a caring, safe, relationship in which one can address the challenges of living and reorganize one’s perceptions of the world. Gently explore and unravel old patterns and create new behaviours that will change the way you experience life forever.

Sarah Cyterman Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy (Wed)

This a very gentle, non-invasive holistic whole body therapy that assists your body’s natural capacity for self-repair. Need some more words here, some more words here. Some more words here some more words.

Megan Green Holistic Beauty, Waxing (Weekdays, Sat)

Megan provides quality beauty and waxing services. Megan uses all organic products and the skincare is made up for you at time of consultation to specifically suit your skin type.

NEW – MOBILE THERAPY SERVICE Can’t get to us? Now we can come to you. Naturopathy, Holistic Beauty, Massage & Remedial Therapies available by appointment in the comfort of your own home. Call us for details or check out our website or Facebook page.

Clinic Hours: • Monday–Friday: 9am–6pm • Saturday: 9am–4pm • Sunday: Massage by appointment • Clinic appointments available after hours by prior arrangement.

SHOP/RECEPTION (SUMMER) HOURS: • Monday–Friday: 9.30am–5pm • Saturday: 9.30am–4pm • Sunday: 10.30am–3.30pm

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Tel: (02) 4342 0434 • www.gnostichealing.com.au feelingbetter@gnostichealing.com.au Shop 1, No 31 Chambers Place, Woy Woy NSW 2256

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With love,

Emily editor@gnosticcorner.com.au EDITOR: Emily Holstein

DESIGNER: Justn Archer

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Image of Kita: Brett Rutkowski Side images: Lisa Haymes

KITA: PAGE 16

PHOTo: Brett Rutkowski

pring is in the air! And then summer, wait a minute, no, it’s cold again. This bi-polar weather has us all wondering at the moment. Perhaps it’s just the divine helping us to practice adjusting to change!

Here at Gnostic magazine we have been busily gathering up treats, eats and beats for you, our valued readers. This magazine features local architect and artist couple Milos and Mandy from Ettalong and their groovy repurposed and recycled home. We chat to the gorgeous, young and talented singer songwriter Kita Alexander and we also explore the notions of Envy, Non-Violence and your Inner Teenager!

Have a wander through these pages to catch up with herbs for emotional health, the history of yoga, new oracle cards, hemp facts, Mary’s exploits in Rocamadour in France, some new recipes to try and all your favourite regular features.

Feel free to email me to say hello and let us know what you think.

inside: ART + ARCHITECTURE............................................ 5 HEY YOU!.......................................................................9 FACEBOOK ENVY......................................................10 PERSPECTIVE............................................................ 12 SOULSPEAK................................................................13 HEALING...................................................................... 14

DISTRIBUTION: Richard Harvey

IN SEASON/ORGANICS.........................................15

Advertising: Mary Holstein

INTERVIEW/KITA ALEXANDER........................16

ADDITIONAL IMAGES: bigstock.com

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

EAT/GREEN POWER................................................19

Gnostic Magazine is proudly printed on EcoStar recycled paper by Centrum Printing.

YOGA.............................................................................23

Published by Gnostic Magazine ©2013

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.

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THE SEASONS

SPRING

An opportunity for dynamic growth and inspiration

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pring is a time for new beginnings and development.

In nature, baby animals are born, flowers are in bloom and plant life is green, fresh and abundant. Spring is the perfect season to start planting the seeds in your life, following through with ideas and implementing changes.

It’s a great time to detox and spring clean your home and personal life. As it is traditionally a time for cleansing, your spring diet should contain more liver and gallbladder cleansing vegetarian foods like green leafy salads, seaweed, lightly stir-fried vegetables, fresh herbs, bitter and sour soups. Start the day with some fresh green juice and sip on dandelion tea throughout the day. During the spring duration burn pure essential oils of rosemary, grapefruit, coriander, basil and geranium to help you manifest your ideals and dreams.

– Rita Balshaw, author of Hippies in The City

Gnostic Magazine is also available from our friends at: The Bamboo Buddha Vegetarian Cafe | Gallery | Nursery | Tea Garden 221 Wattle Tree Road Holgate, NSW 9am–4pm, 7 days a week Tel (02) 4365 5810 bamboobuddha.com.au The Glass Onion Society Espresso Bar | Clothing boutique | Gallery space Shop 1&2/308 The Entrance Road Long Jetty, NSW Tue–Fri: 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am–3:00 pm Tel (02) 4326 1650 facebook.com/TheGlassOnionSociety

Gnostic School of Higher Learning Monday 7pm: Philosophy Philosophical discussion group comparing science and spirituality. Exploring quantum theories and helping you to “know thyself” and understand your place in this world.

Contact Gary 0408 206 164 Tuesday Drumbala Ladies Beginners: 10–11.30am Advanced: 11.15am–12.15pm Come along and have some fun being uplifted while awakening and expanding your inner rhythm.

Contact Katy 4342 1112 Tuesday 1pm: Soul Food A forum for creating your own Soul Food Journal. Practical guidance through weekly exercises designed to formulate a personal life plan to happiness.

Contact Pat 0418 164 514

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Tuesday 7pm Meditation All are welcome to join in on a beautiful Chakra Meditation followed by Oneness Blessings.

Heal yourself, your life and those around you.

Contact Dani 0413 805 485

Wednesday 7pm: Introduction to Philosophy Explore and understand the universal principles of both eastern and western wisdom.

Suitable intro for other philosophy studies.

Contact Gary 0408 206 164

Wednesday 10am: Free Talk An informal but informative talk is given on various topics by a variety of speakers including authors and practitioners.

Gold coin donation.

Saturday 11am: Energy Current Meditation Experience the flow of energy running through your body, feel the light dimension and the spiritual realm while meditating within a current of energy.

Contact Oscar 0431 636 586

Wednesday 1.30pm: Philosophy Philosophical discussion group comparing science and spirituality. Exploring quantum theories and helping you to “know thyself” and understand your place in this world.

Contact Gary 0408 206 164

Sunday 10–12pm: Tarot Classes Contact Gnostic Forest 4342 4466 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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ART+ ARCHITECTURE – Interview by John Archer / Photos: Lisa Haymes

Architect Milos Obradovich and artist Mandy Francis have combined their talents to create a unique house in Ettalong. This contemporary home has a timeless quality because of the extensive use of recycled materials. There are also strong Japanese influences throughout the house such as the use of small courtyards as an integral part of the living space.

MILOS: This is a house of little courtyards, there are 6, kind of like train carriages with courtyards in between. Originally there was an old garage and a single bedroom cottage here, just a 7m by 39m building eaten out by white ants. We reframed the structure and reclad it, and it’s still part of the house.

MANDY: I love the garden, and the way the house opens out to it – that’s really my big thing.

This site was literally concrete from end to end when we arrived, so any green you see I put in!

MILOS: One of my heroes is Walter Segal, a London architect in the 70s and 80s, who devised an ecologically sound construction method so that ordinary people could build their own houses cheaply. There was a booklet of seven A3 pages.

You could take it to the hardware store, give them the list of materials that would get delivered and then you could start building your house – you didn’t need any special skills. We went to see some of these houses in Lewisham in London.

MANDY: We’re both inspired by family, nature and light. I also love the story about installation The Pretty Beach Community Preschool

TOP: Milos and Mandy in the front courtyard.

ABOVE: Milly the dog sitting by the front door.

artist and mum Louise Bourgeois, who moved her kitchen into her studio. Hence we ended up with a working, eating and living area with concrete floors and large opening doors which could transform into my studio at any time.

Milos also designed the community preschool at Pretty Beach which created a lot of interest when it opened in 2010. Tree trunks were incorporated into the structure and recycled materials were used as much as possible.

MILOS: The feedback has been brilliant.

The preschool was struggling to attract interest, and now there’s a waiting list to go there.

The whole community has really benefited. It’s brought young people with kids back into the area.

What advice do the couple have for building on the central coast?

MANDY: I would say to try and maintain the cultural setting and don’t make houses too big.

Let’s keep that sleepy beach town feel.

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MILOS: Only make the house as big as it needs to be and that naturally minimises the environmental impact. Here on the Peninsular the original houses are quite small.

MANDY: When you reuse and recycle materials, you can make a small house without ending up with major debt. That’s a big environmental and social issue.

MILOS: We incorporated everything we could from the old buildings, and brought in recycled materials from elsewhere. We cut out whole floor panels from houses being demolished and used them for floors and walls. Our walls are Cypress pine tongue and groove floor boards, cut to size.

I really like the pre fab idea of not dismantling things but trying to use them in their original form instead. It’s another way to save on costs.

What are their favourite features?

MANDY: For me it would be the feeling of an open house with connection to the garden.

MILOS: It’s a meandering plan. Although the block is relatively small the house extends into all corners, like fingers going out everywhere. It has a centre, a heart, where we live, and then there are wings connected by glazed corridors. The laundry and bathroom wing looking back into a courtyard, the children’s wing with sunroom, and the study and parent’s bedroom wing.

I also used natural systems of ventilation and sun to regulate the climate in the house.

MANDY: There was a 46 degree day and we didn’t feel it at all. The walls slide apart and allow cool air from the courtyard to flow through the building.

The north facing living area.

What’s next?

MILOS: We built the house to show that you can build for not much money if it’s designed well. You can have a small space but when it incorporates the equivalent amount of space outside, it feels bigger.

We want to extend these ideas and hone them.

People have this idea that custom made things blow the budget every time but it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m trying to undo those myths so people see ways they can build environmentally, beautifully and economically. So many new houses are just toxic and lifeless.

When we first came here the neighbours couldn’t understand why we didn’t want to knock down the old cottage. But when they followed the project through to completion they got excited about it. They just love the house now.

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at Peninsula Yoga on Gnostic

Tuesdays from 9–10:15am / $12 Prior mat bookings essential Call Rebecca on 0401 072 193

www.peninsulayogacentre.com.au

The largest range of Spiritual and Self Help Books on the Central Coast and Music to help create a peaceful life.

Chambers Place, Woy Woy

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What is Yin Yoga?

Yin – your Moon/Ida. Long-held supported postures to draw you within, improve the flow of Qi (subtle energy) and replenish deep tissues. Gentle yoga flow is corporated.

All levels welcome.

Location: Gnostic Corner, Woy Woy 3 Chambers Place (Behind Gnostic Organics @ street level)

HEY YOU!

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eah, YOU! Bring your eyes back here, I saw you looking! I’ve got some things to ask, some things to tell. Listen up.

In the grand scheme of things, ‘logic’ is a party trick. Do not base your life on it. Do not commit years of your life to something because it’s the ‘logical’ choice. Ewwwww, no. Just no. Go with choices that are married to words like ‘passionate’, ‘creative’, ‘expansive’, ‘joyful’, ‘loving’, and ‘crazy genius’... Or whatever feelings call you... Ask yourself regularly - ‘How do I want to feel?’ Move towards that.

Stop objecting to an awesome life. Stop objecting to a life that is fulfilling, joyful, creative, abundant, and loving. Stop objecting to the things you actually want! It’s totally illogical! (Ha!) Stop telling yourself, and the world, all the reasons why it can’t work. Stop it. Just STOP IT .

It can work. IT CAN. Maybe not in exactly the way you’re imagining it right now, but you’ve got to clear the mental constipation first. Why have you been swallowing so much junk?!

Constantly concocting convoluted, copious reasons why it ‘can’t work’ constricts your creative flow like crazy! Flush your system. Start chewing on some healthier ideas and possibilities. Everything you ingest matters. Everything matters. You matter.

Get real quiet. Get real still. Hold sacred space.

Look up into the universe, the clouds are clearing... (Trust me, they’re clearing.) See those stars?

Those are the stars of your heart’s deepest desires –- navigate by them.

Navigate by the stars of your heart’s deepest desires. It’s the only way through this adventure brilliantly, gloriously alive.

You were born for this adventure, you are perfectly prepared for it... Oh the places you will go, the miracles

you will see, the people you will love...

You living the life of your deepest, most heartfull desires serves the whole wide world.

How does it serve the world?

Find the answers to that question. Pin them to your heart sleeves. Refer to them often.

This ‘living the life of your

deepest, most heartfull desires’ business is bigger than just the single story of you.

Do not be so arrogant as to keep saying ‘No’ to them.

Say ‘Yes’.

Over and over and over and over again.

From Gabriella Salmon’s new book ‘Everyday Love’. See more at www.gabriellasalmon.com

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DO YOU HAVE

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here’s this woman on Facebook who makes me turquoise with envy.

Her timeline is packed with shots of her happy family, throwing parties, walking on the beach, baking cakes. Then there are the selfies of her and her husband ‘so in love’, the checkins at lovely restaurants and the cute stories about her perfectly behaved child.

If I’m honest, I almost hate her. Which is bizarre if you think about it, because that woman on Facebook is actually me.

You see, my Facebook profile is a lie.

That perfect profile picture (which hides my double chin and grey roots) wasn’t just a quick snap. It took 20 attempts and some crafty Photoshopping.

That one cute thing my son said came after two days of him being an annoying little sod.

And my husband and I have been speaking in snippy, exhausted grunts for the last two years.

We all do it.

We all put our best foot forward on Facebook. We don’t post pictures of us cleaning the toilet with a hangover after a sleepless night.

We present the best version of ourselves and this can breed something known as Facebook Envy.

We’re jealous of our friends’ wonderful lives and the fun that, frankly, we’re not having. We obsess. We get bitter. We question our own lives. Some people go so far as to close down their accounts.

But if this sounds like you, don’t worry; you’re not alone. A recent study conducted by two German universities found that one in three people felt more dissatisfied with their lives after looking through their Facebook feed.

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“We were surprised by how many people have a negative experience from Facebook, with envy leaving them feeling lonely, frustrated or angry,” researcher Hanna Krasnova reported.

They also found that people in their mid-30s were more likely to envy family happiness while women were more likely to envy physical attractiveness.

Interestingly, men were shown to post more self-promotional content on Facebook while women stressed their good looks and social lives.

A study found that one in three people felt more dissatisfied with their lives after looking through their Facebook feed.

So how do you avoid Facebook Envy? Is there a cure? Well, here are my top tips: 1. Admit it: Own your jealousy and don’t live in denial.

2. Don’t believe the hype: Remember, Facebook is not the whole story; it’s only the bits people want to show.

3. Share the joy: Instead of resenting your friends’ happiness, click the ‘like’ button and enjoy it with them.

4. Stop comparing: Don’t look at others to set the bar of how happy you should or could be and instead develop your own goals.

5. Step away: If you’re spending too much time obsessing over someone’s profile, turn the computer off and start living!

It’s easy to fall into the habit of converting every moment into your life into a witty status update. You stop enjoying the view and instead take a snap of it ready to upload.

So next time you see a svelte snap of a friend, or a boastful status update about a job promotion, smile, ‘Like’ and take it with a BIG pinch of salt!

Kate Toon is a poet, copywriter and author of ‘Gone Dotty.’ She lives on the Central Coast with her husband and son. Read more at www.katetoon.com.

Liz Macnamara

Break habits and become free of the past. Trained in Gestalt hypnotherapy and regression to find the root cause of unhelpful patterns and safely explore blocks to body/mind healing.Unlock the meaning of your dreams and discover what you really want. Contact your inner mind to access creative fluency. Hypnosis for pain relief. Hypnomeditation and relaxation specialist.

02 4341 0464 www.lizmacnamara.com

Fiona Taylor

Psychotherapy and counselling services. Find out how you can grow and develop as the person you would like to be in an environment that is insightful, mindful, safe and respectful.

0416 377 461 www.fionataylorcounselling.com

Sarah Tolmie

Life & Love Coaching gets to the heart of the matter. Sarah helps people navigate the full spectrum of their life journey –- health, love, career, family and relationships, personal development and spirituality. For business, prosperity and career success, Sarah understands you need to address source issues around self-love and worth and limiting beliefs. Sarah brings an authentic, real and loving approach for transformational healing and wellness.

0418 640 901 www.lifeandlovecoaching.com.au

Raelene Coad

Breathwork Practitioner, Reiki/Seichim Master Teacher Practitioner.

Healing Sessions available. Reiki Attunements and Teachings All Levels.

02 4389 3594 www.spiritmindbodyhealing.com

Brian Nannetti

Brian is a Gestalt Therapist and Group Facilitator in private practice in Sydney and the Central Coast. He is a clinical member of GANZ and a PACFA registrant. Brian is interested in helping people get more satisfaction in life through their relationships and facilitates groups at The Clearing with this goal. For more information, please call 0425 234978 briannannetti@hotmail.com

Brian Roydhouse

Brian is a qualified Counsellor and an NLP Hypnotherapist. He provides a comprehensive range of specialised services for adults, children and adolescents. Helping his clients to relieve: anxiety, stress, addictions, low self-esteem, relationships issues, depression, work or school related issues.

For a free phone consultation contact Brian to discuss your concerns.

0416 080 959 www.counsellinghq@bigpond.com

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PERSPECTIVE

KNOW THYSELF

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ne of the main aims of the study of philosophy is to ‘know thyself’. Only when this is achieved can we have a better control of our own experience. When we know what we like it’s easier to make choices. When we know what we think is correct behaviour it’s easier to respond to situations that appear incorrect.

One of the best ways to learn about you is to move out of your comfort zone. Most of the time we never ask ourselves to deal with the unexpected and just travel around inside our comfort zone. It’s a safe secure place to dwell.

In your regular day you have a certain idea of what to expect, which might explain how you can be driving your usual road and suddenly realise you hadn’t been paying attention to the last few minutes. Your automatic pilot was in control while your mind was day dreaming on something else.

A great way to leave your comfort zone is to travel. When in a foreign place expectations can be almost a waste of time. If the people we are dealing with don’t have the same culture or even the same language there isn’t much point having expectations about their behaviour.

Most of the time we spend trying to guess how other people are going to behave when the only control we ever have is over own actions. Even the Lonely Planet Guide won’t be much help – it might give clues on local customs, but it won’t have a clue about your response!

You will be confronted with your own prejudices (the word means pre –judge) and put in situations that you haven’t rehearsed, where you need to make quick responses to things you have no previous experience with. At times your own behaviour can be surprising.

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this place before your automatic polite hasn’t been programmed to expect anything. Being alert is the best place to meet yourself and monitor your responses.

The more we learn to understand ourselves the more secure we feel in the world.

This is really important – we don’t need to know how others are going to behave, we need to know how we are going to react to situations regardless of how unexpected they might be. If we are confident with our own self we will know instantly how to rebalance things.

The person with the most self-knowledge controls what happens next.

We judge other’s intelligence by our ability to understand them.

Example: On a subway in Rome two kids steal a mobile phone. One hands it to the other who slips it into his pants. When a passenger spots this she knows it’s not right and so she grabs his shirt, quickly and loudly telling the other passengers he has stolen something. With the co-operation of other passengers the phone is retrieved and things brought back to balance.

The kid had studied other’s behaviour but didn’t know himself well enough to have an appropriate response when things were not as expected.

When you know what you think is correct you don’t need to rehearse scenarios because you will have the knowledge of how to achieve balance at all times without needing to think about it. Planning is unnecessary – the father who lifts the car off his child didn’t have time to think about what to do, he already knew he wanted his child to be safe and the inner knowledge on how to achieve that was there when needed.

The passenger on the train hadn’t rehearsed the situation, didn’t need to understand the kids behaviour. By being alert she knew how to respond quickly without thinking.

The only person in the world you need to understand is yourself. The only place you ever need to be is in the now.

Mary Holstein – Student of Philosophy and founder of Gnostic Corner (still trying to understand herself).

SOULSPEAK

Mehmet Ozalp What is your religious/spiritual belief and its lineage?

I am Muslim. The Islamic faith heralds from Arabia. It is our belief that Islam is timeless and has always been in existence but that it was revealed by God, to the Prophet Muhammad around 610 BCE. How did you come to your beliefs?

I have grown up in a traditionally religious family, although not everyone in my family was devout. Islam and its daily prayers, fasting and the life story of Prophet Muhammad have appealed to me since the age of ten. I consider the natural human disposition to be inclined towards belief and religion. Perhaps my attraction to Islam was a result of this fact.

However, when I was at university, my faith was challenged with the arguments of materialistic philosophy. This prompted me to search deeper answers to theological questions about God and Islamic beliefs. I found my answers in the Qur’an and particularly in the theological writings of Said Nursi (d. 1960).

How have they shaped you personally?

Islam and my beliefs are at the core of who I am as a person. They helped define how I see the purpose of life and existence and my role within the scheme of creation. My beliefs enable me to interpret the world in the way that explains human condition on earth and our place in history at this point in time. Islam has also helped me develop and mature as a person. It has taught me the see myself holistically with mental, spiritual and emotional needs and faculties.

What are your challenges spiritually?

There are many challenges in life. I often struggle to keep the integrity of my inner and outer self. This is expressed wonderfully by Rumi (d. 1273) “Either be as you appear or appear as you really are”. Another challenge is to keep a family-community balance. I feel both my family and the community needs me and I do not always get the balance right.

How does your practice take form? (traditions: prayer? ritual/ceremony? food? gatherings?)

My practice is oriented around the five pillars of Islam especially five daily prayers and fasting. I fast twice a week outside of Ramadan.

This fast is optional and was practiced by the Prophet Muhammad. I also practice the important act of reflection (tafakkur) over the creation as recommended by the Qur’an.

With all these practices though is to maintain sincerity and a constant awareness of God’s presence in everyday life.

To what end do you practice your beliefs?

Where will you go when you leave your body?

I believe there is an afterlife. If God created the universe and placed me on earth showing me countless signs of his compassion, it would not be consistent with God’s compassion that I would be sent to eternal oblivion. I am believe I will go to a better place than the earth and be able to see God in Paradise and be with wonderfully good human beings.

Please share with us a short quote, lyrics, prayer or short teaching that has inspired you lately.

“O you soul at rest! Return to your Lord, wellpleased (with Him and His treatment of you), and well-pleasing to Him. Enter, then, among My servants! And enter my Paradise!” (Qur’an, 89:27-30) Mehmet Ozalp is founder of Islamic Sciences and Research Academy Australia. Mehmet serves as the Muslim Chaplain in the University of Sydney and Macquarie University.

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HEALING

Achieving Emotional Balance using Herbs

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erbs have long been utilised to help address emotional issues and mood disorders, which can ultimately affect us physically if left unresolved.

Both in Eastern and Western cultures there are a number of herbs renowned for their efficacy in addressing nervous system problems.

For example, Tulsi is wonderful for stress relief; its uplifting and calming nature can help ease anxiety and mild depression. Another herb Ginseng, helps keep energy levels up whilst reducing stress and anxiety. It promotes a calm, clear mind and is useful for concentration and focus.

A class of herbs great for balancing mood are the nervines. These are plants that calm the nervous system for relaxation during times of stress or fear. Lemon Balm is one such calming herb that is also useful for palpitations caused by anxiety.

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For more chronic and entrenched mood problems St. John’s Wort is an uplifting plant that is perfect for treating mild depression. Its bright yellow flowSt John’s Wort ers are an indication of its sunny nature. On an energetic level, it is associated with the light, and is thought to help people “see the light” in a dark situation.

Herbs come in many forms from fresh, through to dried, as a tea, capsule or liquid tincture. Choose the form you are most likely to stick with – for instance the liquid extract form may often be stronger and more easily absorbed, but can be bitter and not so pleasant tasting. Check with your health provider before taking herbs or supplements.

By Liliana Aitken-Jones (Naturopath & Owner, Gnostic Healing Centre & Natural Apothecary)

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0427 44 22 30 peninsulayogacentre@hotmail.com peninsulayogacentre.com.au Peninsula Yoga on Gnostic Gnostic Corner, Chambers Place (Arcade Ave) Behind Gnostic Organics

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Tuesday at 9.00am Yin Yoga with Rachel

ORGANIC

Chocolate Nut Fudge

These delicious treats are full of good fats from the Coconut Oil and mineral rich Cacao Powder.

You need

• 1 cup of Coconut Oil • 1/2 cup of Brazil Nut Butter • 3/4 cup of Agave Syrup or Coconut Nectar • 1/2 cup of Cacao Powder • pinch salt • 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, plus a little extra to sprinkle on top • Cacao Nibs, to sprinkle on top (optional) Method

• Place the Coconut Oil in a mini food processor and blend into soft and fluffy

• Add the Cacao Powder, Brazil Nut Butter and syrup

These will keep for a couple of months (if you can resist them for that long) in a sealed container in the freezer.

and process again until all the ingredients have combined and are nice and smooth

• Finish with a final wizz with the cinnamon and salt included • Spoon a teaspoon of the mix into small patty cases and sprinkle with a few Cacao Nibs • Place in the freezer until the mix has set (approximately 45 minutes) – Recipe by Meaghan Tarrant using Loving Earth products. Available at Gnostic Organics.

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MUSIC

Shiny Bright INTERVIEW BY SHELLY MCGRATH PHOTOS BY Brett Rutkowski This year has been a big one for singer/songwriter Kita Alexander. From busking at markets to FESTIVAL GIGS and the release of her first EP, this talented seventeen year old’s natural charm shines through it all…

Performing at the launch of Buffalo Tales’ (Wes Carr) new album at The Bucket List in Bondi.

Q: Your first EP, Lion Hat, is just out – it’s beautiful! What’s your favourite track? What was the recording process like for you?

Thanks a billion! Hmmm I love them all equally, they’re my children. But I love playing “Don’t Push It” and “Sundaylood” live. The process was so much fun because I recorded with a really good friend of mine, Jordan Millar. We had a ball!

the festival before, but I know it is one of greatest in the pack. I’m looking forward to playing to a crowd which will be the biggest yet, and being in the presence of many other amazing artistic wizards.

Q: What music are you listening to and who were you influenced by?

At the moment I’m listening to a lot of old tunes from The Doors and Fleetwood Mac. Plus a relatively new artist, Jake Bugg. I am influenced by anything and everything. A lot of my lyrics come from mishearing the words of songs!

Q: One of the themes we’re looking at in this issue of the magazine is ‘Envy’. Some people say it’s just part of human nature – when do you think it can become a negative thing?

I don’t like envy at all. I admit I have been guilty of experiencing the emotion. But I try so hard to steer clear from it. I suppose in some cases you can use it to further yourself more, but at the same time I’d prefer to reach my personal goals than to just try and be better than someone else.

Q: You’re playing Festival of the Sun this year.

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Q: You also do some modelling work?

Yeah I do a bit on the sly. I have a few friends that have successfully launched their own label.

They inspire me to the moon.

Q: How do you think the popularity of new social medias and sites like youtube have changed how people perceive success?

I try not to get caught up in this either. It’s cool to have people following you, but even if I had ten loyal followers then I’d rate that as success.

Farm Fest 2013.

Q: A creative life can be a bit of a juggle, yet you seem like a grounded kinda gal – how do Q: Your blog (kaelaearth.tumblr.com) has you keep things in balance for yourself? some cool recipes – what food are you loving I do struggle to keep focused sometimes with right now? all my ideas. I hang out with friends, spend a Thanks! I started it up just for my own amuse- lot of alone time in nature and try not to get ment and recollection. I love whole, tasty foods. caught up in the materialistic world. I was lucky But quinoa sushi is always on my mind these that I was brought up in a family that taught us days… to appreciate everything and not take anything for granted.

Q: What are three things that are essential to you everyday – what three things couldn’t you Kita is performing at Festival of the Sun at Sundowner live without?

Breakwall Tourist Park in Port Macquarie on December My mum, the sun and the ocean.

13-14. For more info see www.fotsun.com You wear a lion hat on your head to be much braver than what was said But if you open your eyes and see you don’t need me

And if you just realise you don’t need the disguise you’ll be much happier if you open your eyes – Lion Hat

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HELLO hemp! 7 facts about this amazing plant…

1. KNOW IT Hemp is the common name for the Industrial varieties of Cannabis Sativa that produce under 1% THC (the psychoactive ingredient found in Marijuana).

3. GROW IT

Throughout the 1600’s several US colonies enacted laws ordering all farmers to grow Hemp, with fines often levied against those who refused.

2. EAT IT* Hemp has one of the highest levels and most perfectly balanced ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (the good fats) and is an excellent protein source. *In Australia currently legislation does not permit hemp for sale as a food product – although in every other western country it is legal. Hopefully we will catch up soon!

4. SAIL IT The

term Canvas was derived from Cannabis.

Most canvas prior to the 1940s was produced from Cannabis Hemp as it was extremely durable.

5. SPEND IT

Hemp was considered as legal tender in most of the Americas from the 1600’s through to the early 1800’s.

6. WEAR IT The first

known woven fabric was thought to be hemp and dated back to 7000BC.

7. BUILD IT Hempcrete is hemp-based concrete. Hemp,

limestone and water are mixed and used as an Eco-friendly building material. It is fire resistant, pest resistant, self insulating and has the ability to absorb carbon over time.

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Gnostic Mana Cafe features monthly exhibitions from the Central Coast’s leading artists.

OCTOBER: The 4 Blondes - Lorraine Best, Rose Bickley and Gai McMurtrie Lorraine, Rose and Gai have been painting and exhibiting together for a decade. They continuously renew their artistic expression by overseas and interstate workshops and travel.

The friends work in a variety of media including, acrylic, oil, watercolour and textiles. This exhibition will see some of their latest works which include Northern Queensland landscapes, still life, local fauna and flora, drawing and textile artworks based on native animals and some new impressions from Europe.

The artists will be in the Gnostic Café every Saturday afternoon throughout the exhibition to discuss their work.

NOVEMBER: Jan Jury I have lived on the Central Coast for most of my life and have been interested in art from a young age.

I paint in acrylics on canvases mostly but also have taken to drawing portraits in graphite. I put 100% into my art and have painted and drawn many commissions with very happy clients. The bird life I paint I try to get as near to life like as I can to capture their natural expressions. My tree paintings are abstract and come alive as I paint. I guess you could say my religion is nature and it inspires me the most.

You can find my art on http://jansimpressions.weebly.com/ or facebook https://www.facebook.com/JansImpressions.

DECEMBER: Monty As the little girl who never stopped drawing, painting and creating, Monty is completely self-taught. She works with bold colours and shapes, and clear, definite lines.

“After spending years wishing my art was free flowing I have finally come to honor the fact that my gift to the world lies in detail. I believe that art is medicine. Similar to music, it is a universal language, one that allows the individuals to interpret it in their own way.”

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WISEGUYS wanted or needed to Ahimsa is an ancient wear it.

Sanskrit word meaning Opening our hearts non-violence to all living things. Harmlessness to the notion of in thoughts, words and not being a violent actions to all life is an person asks us to important tenet of many look at ways in which Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and we are complicit Jainism. Gandhi, who to violence. As our believed Ahimsa to be a The Art of circle of compassion creative energy force, used it within the spheres of widens personally social and political reform (and as a society) during the early 1930’s he notion of accepting Ahimsa or “non viowe make different in India. He extended his lence� begins as a seemingly possible task. choices. Slavery was “harm none� belief even to “Don’t stab anyone,� you think to yourself his political opponents. This at one time a comstead-fast, unapologetically “right, I can handle that...� mon, albeit learned, honest stand behind gentle But of course it’s not that simple because socially acceptable truth later inspired other we are all already practising violence (in some norm. Compassion significant leaders such as form) whether we realise it or not. and rational thinking Martin Luther King Jr. Is it the need to be right? Is it the clothing or allow us to refine and products you buy? Is it how you communicate? redefine what we will continue to accept and What you eat? Who and what you ignore? how we will choose to behave in the future.

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It’s important to remember each action of This is not the way we choose to be anymore. unkindness we perpetrate daily can also be And we put down the sword. compounded when we berate ourselves for it. – Emily Holstein We must also remember to place ourselves within the circle of compassion.

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YOGA

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n the western world, Yoga is sometimes regarded as a form of exercise which is only practiced by very fit and flexible people. This concept is totally incorrect.

Yoga is an ancient indian system of philosophy which outlines 8 methods or tiers aimed at quietening fluctuations of the mind.

The human mind tends to drift off into thoughts of past experiences or future expectations.

These thoughts have an effect on a person’s wellness as the mind constantly fluctuates between the past and future without ever being “present”. The past can’t be changed, it’s happened! You can’t live in the future, it hasn’t happened! What we do have is the present moment. So embrace now – be happy now.

The aim of Yoga is to control the incessant stream of thoughts that drift across the mind-scape by moving the body, focusing the mind, breathing consciously and relaxing.

Yoga movement (or “Asana”) is simply a place to consciously focus your mind. When the movements are performed in synchronicity with the breath, a union of body and mind takes place creating incredible states of mindfulness. The present moment has been established and the mind becomes peaceful.

Yoga is a great coping mechanism for a hectic modern life. It offers practical methods aimed at developing wellness through movement and relaxation. Practising yoga will help alleviate stress and tension, boost your energy and most importantly improve your health and well being.

— John Wilson, Peninsula Yoga on Gnostic

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Elephant Family Wall Plaque Join the herd with this sweet wooden carved elephant family. Hand made in Indonesia and hand picked by us on a recent trip to find the best treasures for you from around the world! $49.00 Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466

Mermaids 101. Doreen Virtue has released this hard cover handbook so you can explore more of the realm of the mysterious mermaids. $19.95 Available at Gnostic Enchantments, T: 4341 8874

Ganesha Wooden Relief Picture Bring the “Remover of Obstacles�, Ganesha into your home with this intricately carved hanging, $126.00 Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466

Sea wings Believe it or not we do have Mermaids with wings!

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TRAVELFRANCE

ROCAMADOUR – Mary Holstein

Mary recently visited Europe as part of a Gnostic Exchange program (We exchanged Mary for funny travel stories for four weeks).

Day 5 – Rocamadour, south west france

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his morning we headed out before the flies and the heat arrived and drove to Rocamadour. This spectacular town was everything that was promised – including steep, with hundreds of stairs. The pilgrims of the past had gone this way on the road to salvation. They would climb the stairs on their knees, praying that even the sins of their thoughts would be forgiven. Modern tourists, with remnants of Christian guilt still in their genes, sometimes walk the stairs backwards hoping for absolution. This is a very dangerous practice – If you fell you would not stop until you reached the bottom and forgiveness would not mend your battered body!

Jenni walked all the way including the stations of the cross. This was like the super upgrade for forgiveness, guaranteeing absolution for future sins as well. Chris, John and I took the cable lift through the mountain which we now could see was solid rock all the way to the summit.

All this physical exertion made us hungry.

As we had been mostly cooking and eating at the villa until now we chose a rather nice place with linen tablecloths, a sure sign of an upmarket establishment. George Clooney seated us and politely interpreted the menu into French/ Anglaise. The food and wine was ordered. Without realizing it I ordered a 1/2 bottle of wine and the others ordered glasses of beer.

I enjoyed the crispy duck legs and the potato something that came on the side. Jenni and John weren’t impressed with their steaks but Chris was happy with his selection of lamb, which disappeared from his plate very quickly.

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Rocamadour sits on a cliff 500 metres above the Alzou river.

manage my funds overseas. I had left everything else back in the Villa, taking only the camera and a small purse with the magic card and 3 notes – two 5 Euros and one 50 Euro.

I know that the French people don’t appreciate fuss or showy gestures, so I quickly and quietly slip one of the 5s under the receipt as a tip and handed back the silver plate. Our waiter takes a glance at the offering “Oui! Merci Beaucoup Madame!” and vanishes from sight. As I put my trusty loadngo travel card back into the purse I see that I have 2 $5Euros – which means I have just rewarded the waiter with $50 Euro.

Travel tip #17 – Do not let the woman who orders and drinks the wine pay the tip.

Once the laughing stopped and the car started we all sat in silence till we reached our villa. During afternoon siesta I dreamed that I had been overcome by some religious fever and had been drawn into the waiters prayers for financial improvement, my climbing half way to the top of the mountain had been misinterpreted as a sign of willingness to co-operate in someone’s else’s salvation.

MY Babushka Doll Theory

BY Lauren “Monty” Montgomery

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ne morning as I sat at my desk, sipping on a freshly brewed coffee and completing my morning pages, I found myself pondering my inner child. I thought; “My inner child needs some love, but I think my inner teenager needs way more!”

This got me thinking why we never hear the term “inner teenager” or “inner 21 year old” – and I realised, they’re all still in there. We are like a set of Russian Babushka Dolls!

With each stage of our lives, we grow another ‘layer’ of ourselves. This new ‘layer’ is roughly the same model as the previous one; only it looks and feels slightly different. As we grow we change, but the old self is still inside – all the experiences and memories are there, – forming the blueprint for the next ‘doll’.

As we get older, some of these dolls may start to cause problems. They have conflicting views and beliefs to who we are today, sometimes

causing us to feel as though there are different parts of us at war deep inside.

Without identifying and transforming these layered beliefs we adopt at each level, the war rages on unchecked. We must seek out those which no longer serve us, no longer feel true for us or feel as though they are holding us back.

These ‘dolls’ represent various aspects of self or stages of development within our psyche.

By exploring our various ‘dolls’ and addressing whatever it is that is causing us to feel unrest within our self, we can move toward integrating each doll and become whole again.

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BOOKS I Can See Clearly Now AUTHOR: Dr Wayne W. Dyer Publisher: Hay House RRP $19.95.

Wayne Dyer has been writing personal development books for over 40 years. This is his memoir and in it he shares events from his life from growing up in Detroit to the present. He has suffered the usual illnesses and moments of illumination. From the perspective of age he reflects now that he can see clearly, how each event shaped his character. He offers insights and shares his story to encourage us to understand the Divine is always working for and through each of us.

I Can See Clearly Now offers a chance to reflect on our own experiences from a place of deeper understanding. – Mary H

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lowers of unparalleled elegance and grace, orchids are one of the world’s great floral pleasures.

Their delicate form and colour lend the plant a rarefied quality, but their Refined Beauty impact is immense.

Possessed of an almost hypnotic beauty, they draw in our gaze, which lingers, but never tires, so exquisite in their presence.

Spotted Orchid, Lady’s Slipper, Early Purple and Lady Orchid (the latter named for the resemblance its petals bear to a crinoline gown) are some of the native orchids of woodland, marsh and meadow, and were well known during the Victorian era. But few of them excited the imagination as much as the tropical varieties that began to arrive in Europe from Central America, Africa, India and the Far East as empires grew and their floral wealth was plundered. By 1885, nearly two thousand species were in cultivation.

The Victorians were in thrall to the orchid: everyone wanted to possess a little of its elegance and exotic beauty. An orchid worn in the hair, an arrangement in a vase, an entire orchid house even, never failed to impress, not least because it was so costly to buy. A favourite

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variety was Dendrobium nobile from the Far East: it was the easiest to grow and the most affordable, and its large pink and white flowers with velvet crimson splashes at the throat were said to have the scent of grass in the morning, honey at noon and primrose at night. … As a gentleman’s buttonhole flower, the orchid was perfect: it had the virtue of simplicity and its beauty ensured that the wearer stood out from the crowd. In JacquesEmile Blanche’s famous portrait of Marcel Proust, the young writer, pale and dandy-ish, sports a white orchid on his lapel. In Swann’s Way, Proust uses the flower, the lovely purple-pink cattleya orchid in particular, to symbolize love-making.

Excerpt from The Language of Flowers – A Miscellany by Mandy Kirby. This elegantly written and beautifully produced book explores traditional Victorian meanings of different flowers, the emotions which they evoke, and how to use this floral vocabulary in your life.

Published by Macmillan.

INTHECARDS

‘BEAUTY’

from Oracle of the Mermaids deck

By Lucy CAVENDISH

The Mermaids sing: Beauty Beauty, the sensing of something deeply harmonious and pleasing to the eye, a form of great divinity. It is not an illusion, but an emanation from the soul that shines out.

The tools we mermaids have been gifted with are also our gifts to you.

Our comb represents the precious and sacred nature of caring for your physical selves. By honouring your body, you honour most deeply your soul and the spark of life itself.

‘Oracle of the Mermaids’ is a new card creation by well known Sydney based author, Lucy Cavendish with artwork by the internationally acclaimed Central Coast artist Selina Fenech.

– Julita Wardley, Angel Intuitive and part owner of Gnostic Enchantments

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Planetary Influences

for September, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2013

EVENTS

Jennifer has been an Astrologer for 22 years (FAA Certificate) and is at Gnostic Forest on Fridays.

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9.49am... 5* 25* 26’ Aries Solar Eclipse: 3rd Nov ...

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SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

This month you are putting an extra effort into your personal involvement with your stability, security and especially your physical activities.

You will find when dealing with authority figures you are creative, disciplined, have a deeper level of wisdom and are able to compromise with a clear mind. As you feel confident on a professional level you may also have high expectations of your loved ones.

October may find you mending broken bridges and paving the way for a new future. Past experiences will see you reaping rewards as there will be a significant turning point in your life, leaving all past issues and mistakes behind you. Expression of knowledge, respect, joy and wisdom are perfect keywords as you find enjoyment within the family unit plus an increase in satisfaction within your work.

Destiny beckons as there are powerful changes ahead...

Many doors are opening as you are feeling confident and have high energy with the ability to think very clearly when making decisions.

There may be some intense moments emotionally or feeling vulnerable at times, but if you stay on track your sense of security will bring greater stability to you.

Readers

Gnostic Forest offers readings daily from 10am – 4pm.

Phone for an appointment on 4342 4466. Phone readings also available.

Morgaine – Sunday, Monday Inspiring and genuine guidance through tarot, numerology, astrology, spirit guide communication. Past life regression to unlock karmic lessons also available by request.

Bridget – Monday 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 – Tuesday 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.

Christian – Thursday, Saturday Kind-hearted and caring, Christian connects with lost loved ones in spiritto bring through wisdom and messages of support. Psychic skills and oracle cards give positive guidance for now and in the future.

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

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

Franchesca – Wednesday, Saturday Clairvoyant. By reading your aura and the tarot cards Franchesca can help empower your decisions. Palm readings and medical intuitive services also add further guidance.

Oscar – Sunday Specific and unique, through his skills of clairvoyance and mediumship Oscar offers guidance and comfort from your spirit guides, higher self and lost loved ones.

Jean Jaques – By Appointment Tarot readings from the Arthurian tradition. Extract the truth of your personal life to help you move to the next stage of your evolution. Let’s crack the code of your life together and get you on track for success!

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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