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NATURAL LIVING ON THE CENTRAL COAST

ISSUE 6

WINTER SOLSTICE SOUP

PUPPET MASTERS

DO YOU HAVE TOO MUCH YANG?

Wholeness, Wellness & Wellbeing

Liliana Aitken-Jones Herbs/Nutrition/Hair Mineral Analysis/Functional Pathology As a naturopath & owner at Gnostic Healing & Natural Apothecary, Liliana is available for mini-over-the-counter consults 2-3 days a week. For a deeper analysis of unresolved or chronic health issues clients may also be referred to her for more specialised testing (by appointment only).

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 (Tues)

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 & Sat) 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.

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.

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 Mini over-the-counter consults Using an wholistic approach, Karen can identify factors that may be impacting your health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with you, she develops a step by step change approach to diet and lifestyle. When appropriate, naturopathic remedies may also be prescribed to set your body on the path to self healing. (In-room consults by appointment) Thais Santos Massage – Remedial/Relax/Lymph, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu (Sun/Mon)

Tuning into what is going on for her clients at the present moment, Thais adjusts her massage style to reflect their needs. As a final year naturopathic student she has a deeper understanding of the causes of dysfunction, enabling her to holistically combine modalities to help bring the body back into balance.

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Rita Balshaw – page 5

inside: The ART OF HIPPINESS........................................ 5 ORGANICS/SMooth MOVE................................... 9 THE HEALING POWER OF HUGS.......................10 PERSPECTIVE............................................................ 12 SOULSPEAK/JEFF PHILLIPS...............................13 HEMP/FUTURE FOOD............................................. 14 MIND/OVERCOMING NEGATIVITY...................15 WEAR/LOVE WINTER............................................16 EAT/WINTER SOLSTICE SOUP...........................19 HEALING/TOO MUCH YANG?............................20 YOGA/Pranayama..............................................23 ON THE CORNER.................................................... 24 TRAVEL/VIETNAM..................................................26 BOOKS...........................................................................28 IN THE CARDS..........................................................29 Astrology...............................................................30 Readers......................................................................31 G

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There was no urgency in your creation – Gabriella Salmon

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ach cell divided in perfect timing.

Every organ constructed in perfectly mesmerising, finely tuned expansion.

There was utter consciousness, infinitely deliberate assembly, but there was no urgency in your creation.

You were not created as a race towards an end goal; you were created simply and wholly for the pleasure of the realisation of the ability to create.

And you, this small singular you, were created as an echo of such a creator Your creations are simply and wholly for the pleasure of the realisation of the ability to create.

So too did you inherit perfect timing.

Absolve yourself of the illusion of urgency Let the division of every day’s nucleus be your daily experience of perfectly timed creation.

Let there be no urgency in your creation.

Big Love, Gabriella

See more at www.gabriellasalmon.com

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Monday 7pm: Philosophy

Wednesday 7pm: Introduction to Philosophy

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

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 1–3pm: YES I CAN

A fun practical and empowering course in creating the life you have always dreamt of, full of health happiness and abundance –- results from week 1. Cost $15

Contact Anthony 0422 916 801 email: acchealing@gmail.com 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.

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

Explore and understand the universal principles of both eastern and western wisdom. Suitable intro for other philosophy studies.

Contact Gary 0408 206 164 THURSday 6.30–8.30pm: Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness is a form of ‘Meditation’ that is growing fast in the Western World. These Introductory programs suit those who have problems sleeping, suffer stress/anxiety and generally feel overwhelmed with balancing the demands of life. You will discover how to achieve a stable, calm mind and introduced to a path of greater wisdom, understanding and wellbeing. $10 for the two week program. Starting 12 June 2014.

Bookings essential.

Contact Gnostic Forest for other courses and workshops 4344 5251

Saturday 11am: Explore the inner world and transform you experience of life. Regular meditation rebalances your energy and allows dealing with life to become easier.

Contact Christine 0488 022 114 Sunday 10am–4pm: Ongoing Psychic Development, Mediumship and Reiki courses lead by Christian Adams psychic medium healer. Classes held above Gnostic Organics.

Contact Christian 0438 301 042 Sunday 10am–1pm: Tarot classes

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

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.

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Ongoing Evolutionary Astrology Forums and workshops

SundayS Dying to See – Films and discussion on death and dying

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AUTHOR

Author and presenter Rita Balshaw shows people how to live in a more holistic way.

You grew up in Umina here on the central coast.

Tell us a bit about that.

I grew up in a very open and unconventional household. I was encouraged to live my truth and put the needs of others before my own. I was a fiercely independent and autonomous child, and still today I feel lucky that my family nurture this element of my personality.

When did you move to the city, and how was that adjustment?

It was exciting and has turned out to be one of the most enriching times of my life. I always try to roll with any situation based on how I feel, completely dictating my whereabouts based on my feelings. In 2009 I was feeling that it was time to leave the central coast. I moved into a cosy terrace house in Sydney’s Surry Hills; a humble abode in walking distance to yoga studios, organic cafés and adorable independently owned bookshops. This very cool hood remained my wellbeing haven for 2 years before the ocean called again and I was “feeling” North Bondi.

How did your book Hippies in the City come about?

At the time my 9-to-5 gig was working full time for the aromatherapy company Perfect Potion. I was so inspired by helping to heal and connect with people that each day I would come home excited to write, research, cook, create

recipes and express my passion and knowledge through my writing.

I deeply loved every second of the 2 years I spent constructing my book – the sleepless nights, the deadlines, and the unwavering commitment. Even the loneliness of a writer’s life was ok, because deep down I knew my soul was birthing something infinite. I had no choice but to create Hippies in the City, its process was fluid and organic.

What does the word ‘hippy’ mean to you?

For me I believe today’s “Hippies” have new ideas on different topics that deal with the changing times. The hippie legacy can be observed in contemporary culture in myriad forms, including health food, music festivals, yoga, meditation, conscious living and sustainability. But some of us still believe in ideals and practices of the original hippies. Bob Dylan once said from the stage that he was never a hippie, but he was an “honorary hippie”. I’d like to say the same of myself.

Your workshops are popular. What kind of things do you cover?

I want people to feel inspired to take steps towards living a more holistic lifestyle. I demonG

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WHAT IS Gnostic CorneR?

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hat began in 1998 as Gnostic Forest –- a small retail shop with a spiritual theme, selling crystals, jewellery, inspirational books and a bit of ethnic clothing – has grown into what is now known as Gnostic Corner. It’s a trading co-op with 10 businesses including, organics , a cafe, healing centre, yoga school, flower shop, angel and fairie shop, jewellery and crystals, hemp and bamboo clothing, a takeaway cafe along with the original Gnostic Forest.

Each of the businesses has its own theme and is independently owned, we are all family or friends and we work together co-operating, not competing. We share resources and cross promote. In the 16 years we have grown as a destination for both the locals and the tourists. All of this during the GFC. While the rest of the world was worrying about how to survive, our small business collective was busy helping each other and creating a village atmosphere for our community to enjoy. The secret could be turning off the television and not reading the news papers, that way we didn’t know what to worry about and instead we could use our energy to help each other.

If one of the younger businesses is struggling there is someone with more experience to mentor them and offer solutions. We also produce our own magazine quarterly to offer little pieces of inspiration and show what’s new on the corner.

It all looks very deliberate, but the truth is it wasn’t! Just by having faith in a benevolent universe we are prepared to take risks and time has proven that by supporting the other guy we are really strengthening our entire field. – Mary Holstein

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strate how to integrate aromatherapy, Inside Rita’s solar-enhanced van! nutrition, relaxation techniques, herbs – Try her delicious winter soup and other natural therapies into your recipe on page 19. daily life in order to manage stress and anxiety. The workshops are always fun, interactive and insightful. I want people to leave with a head full of information and a heart full of courage!

If there was one thing you could change in the world what would that be?

I’d teach people how to have a better relationship with themselves. If we loved ourselves, we wouldn’t start wars, buy things we don’t need, over-consume or contribute to other people’s unhappiness. The one area I would focus on above all is empathy. All we can do is accept ourselves for doing the best we can do with what we have.

What are the three most important things in your life?

Freedom, Creativity and FOOD! Your van is really well set up and even uses solar power?

Yeah it sure is a cool little nomadic nook! I am rather proud that my van is doing its bit towards sustainable living. As a writer and traveller I use the van more as a home office and I pinch myself every time I think about how all electrical appliances (laptop, kettle, fairy Wild deer, sweet potatoes, misty morning lights, phone charger) in the van are powered by temples in Nara, Japan. the sun!

Coffee, afternoon walks, family, Southern You travel a lot these days – how do you stay Highlands Australia… healthy and centred?

Do you have plans for another book? What can The foundation of a healthy mind and body is we look forward to? meditation. The daily practice of simply slowing The only advice I have for writers is to write. down to breathe, centre myself and acknowlBecause when we don’t we are miserable! edging that I don’t have to be ruled by mind, is So, yes another Hippies in the City book is well key to balance and productivity. I live a life that and truly on its way. You can look forward to a can be chaotic at times, so I manage myself by sacred manual of recipes and remedies for food, eating well, getting to bed early and dedicatbody and spirit. A user’s guide that very much ing as much time as I can for relaxation and delves into exploring ancient healing systems reflection. and tribal traditions.

What are some places that have really captured your heart?

Hippies in the City is available at Gnostic Forest.

A mellow fisherman’s village with exquisite Find out more about Rita’s workshops at: sunsets in Amed, Indonesia. www.hippiesinthecity.com/workshops G

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ORGANICS

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moothies are a quick and easy way to nourish your body with essential nutrients. A good balanced selection of whole fruit and vegetables including the skins and pith will give you the fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals all ready to be absorbed.

It’s not always easy getting your daily requirement of vegetables but a handful of greens in your smoothie will give you extra energy and make no difference to the taste.

Kale, cucumber, celery, apple, pear, avocado, coconut, banana, chia seeds, berries, almond milk and superfoods can be added to the mix in any combination.

‘Superfoods’ are foods rich in nutrients which can provide amazing dietary and healing potential. The top ten superfoods are cacao, maca powder, goji berries, spirulina, blue green algae, marine phytoplankton, aloe vera, hemp seed, coconut products.

We are all constantly dealing with pressure and trying to fit more into our lives. Finding ways to improve our health and wellbeing is so important. A meal in a blender is a great place to start – you’ll feel the difference!

Gnostic Organic’s new Smoothie Bar is up and blending…

YOGA move breathe focus relax

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The Healing Power Of

Hugs

Just ten minutes of hugging a day can give you a more positive outlook!

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’ll admit it: I’m a hugger. There’s nothing I like more than getting up close and personal with another hairy human. I hug my husband, child and dog as often as they’ll let me. I hug friends. I hug hello and goodbye. I hug taxi drivers and shop assistants. I’d hug the guy who makes my coffee if I could reach over the counter. In fact, if you live locally and you haven’t experienced a hearty Toon hug, then please get in touch, I’m ready and willing.

But why do I love hugging so much?

Well according to the interweb, hugging is good for you. From a medical standpoint it lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, boosts memory and floods your innards with the ‘feel good’ hormone oxytocin.

Just ten minutes of hugging a day can give you a more positive outlook, and apparently those couples who regularly entwine themselves in a huggy fashion have a stronger emotional bond.

Yoga teacher Marcus Felicetti advises us that if we get our quota of ‘eight hugs a day’ we can combat sickness, disease, depression, loneliness, anxiety and stress. Sounds awesome, right?

But if you’re not a natural hugger, or don’t have anyone regularly willing to submit to a good hard hugging – what then?

Well, a company on the East Cost of America has developed a solution – by offering professional snugglers for hire with a range of ‘snuggle buddies’ who promise to sooth away your stress with hugs.

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more intensive hugging, they also offer a 10-hour overnight package for $400.

(N.B. The service markets it’s self as entirely platonic – so those wanting a little more than a hug need not apply.)

Of course, touch therapy has been around for a long time in one form or another and has been used to treat a variety of physical and psychological ailments.

Health experts argue that after touch therapy, such as massage, there’s a noticeable reduction in the action of the hypothalamic area of the brain (which controls the so-called flight or flight response’). Touching and hugging comforts and relaxes us, stops us feeling threatened and therefore promotes a sense of security and well-being.

It’s clear that there are many people who could benefit from some serious hugging, which is the reason Juan Mann started his famed FREE HUGS campaign (www.freehugscampaign.org), hugging complete strangers to brighten up their lives.

Although he was eventually banned – due to public liability issues (seriously!) – the spirit of his hugging manifesto lives on!

So today, if you’re feeling a little blue (or know someone who is) reach out, hug them and share in the warm glow that comes from platonically and physically connecting with another human being.

Kate Toon is a poet, copywriter and author of the new children’s book ‘Wobbly Jim’. She lives on the Central Coast with her husband and son.

Read more at www.katetoon.com.

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PERSPECTIVE PERSPECTIVE

out – exactly how we “I don’t like are feeling and why we think they are an idiot! that man. I Surprisingly this very must get to rarely improves things. know him After hundreds of years better.” and different civiliza—Abraham Lincoln tions, while we have been busy inventing things to simplify our lives (yeh right!), still we haven’t evolved past this basic flaw of getting offended when we don’t understand someones else’s view.

When you go back to the first statement you get a clue of where to look for the answer.

You are going to need to understand what is going on in the other guy’s head. Barking about are feeling probably not easy,how lessyou disturbing wayisto do this is to hese words are subjective, and that means onAn going to give you more information about their read about civilisations from the past. Try to they are open to interpretation by the situation. really get a feeling for their behaviour and individual. We all see things differently.

A successful method is to ask questions understand what motivated them – why they Because our life experiences influence the about what can’tthat yet understand, and then accepted theyou things they did. Then see way we look at the world each day, we are be prepared to listen and try to get it.

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SOULSPEAK This issue our questions were answered by traveller, artist, radio program host and seeker Jeff Phillips. Having travelled extensively for 3 decades and over 400,000km we figured he’d be cool to talk to. – Emily Holstein

Jeff Phillips

Your name? Jeff Phillips – I also use ‘Jeff Wefferson’ for my radio show and online.

Your religious/spiritual belief and its lineage?

I am not religious but I do live by what I think true Christianity and Buddhism are really about.

My spiritual orientation is a continually evolving personal paradigm of expanding my horizons of identity.

This includes increasing the resolution of my awareness at every level, living and acting responsibly for the benefit of the ‘seventh generation’. I’m trying to inspire my fellow humans to love Mother Earth and to honour their creativity as well. My creative projects are my spiritual endeavours.

How did you come to your beliefs? Where I am now represents a progression that’s been going on my entire life. This is based on my own inner awareness as well as the influence of various ‘teachers’, including friends, family and people I’ve met in my extensive travels, and my personal relationship with Mother Earth, all my family of life, and the Great Spirit herself.

How have your beliefs shaped you personally?

Rather than saying that ‘my beliefs have shaped me personally’ I think it would be more accurate to say that who and what I am is an evolving expression of all the experiences, motivations, inspirations, and encounters which comprise the total spectrum of my life so far.

What are your challenges spiritually? I love people, and my experience has been that people in general are really kind and nice, no matter where you are. Having said that, I find that I do not identify with some of the most fundamental and under-lying values, beliefs and assumptions on which ‘civilization’ is, in fact, based. For example, money. To me, it’s just this incredible delusion that we are choosing to keep alive and

well. I believe in things that are REAL in ways that money isn’t…like people, nature, clouds, love, life, Mother Earth… clean air and water, food that is uncontaminated by poisons. See what I mean?

How does your practice take form? I do not separate out the ‘spiritual’ from the ‘non-spiritual.’ I don’t have ‘practices’ that I routinely do. My art is a form of meditation, my life is in service to LIFE. I greet the sun (Taiowa to the Hopi) every morning and say goodnight in the evening. I also burn a lot of beautiful white grandfather sage daily, the smoke carries my prayers to the Great Spirit. I am also learning native American flute, I have a great F# aromatic cedar Anasazi flute and play it, and my other instruments out in Nature often.

To what end do you practice your beliefs? It’s my aim to share this awesome journey with as many wonderful fellow beings as possible. To express all of the divine creativity with which I’ve been endowed, and always asking the Great Spirit to be ever more worthy of their highest guidance and abundance manifestation.

Where will you go when you leave your body?

I don’t think I will be going anywhere that I don’t already feel or experience in the depths of my being. I sense eternity and eternal love and infinite creativity within myself all the time. I will still be “here and now” (Everything. Everywhere, Everywhen.) only just ”more“! But ultimately it’s an unknown, so I really don’t know. It can ONLY be another leg of the journey!

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HEMP

FUTURE FOOD

Hemp is a legal food in Europe, America and Canada – so what’s Australia’s problem? Alex Impey shares his passion for developing our local industry.

When did you first gain an interest in hemp?

I got interested in hemp as a teenager after reading some interesting facts about it. Funny enough though, I got seriously interested about 5 years ago after finding out about a funky little hemp store called Gnostic Hemporium in Woy Woy… What’s your background in fibres, farming, food and retail? I worked in the UK Hemp Foods industry for a company that grew and produced all of their own hemp seed products.

It was a fantastic opportunity as I got to see the entire process of hemp from germination, to harvest and the finally the processing of hemp seed into hemp seed oil, hemp protein, shelled hemp seeds and hemp milk. My main job was to market these products at various consumer and retailer trade shows in the UK. It was a great experience that has allowed me to bring knowledge here to the Australian market and help establish certain areas.

What’s the most ridiculous misconception about hemp and how are you working to smash it? Misinformation from our Government over the past 40 years has lead people to believe hemp to be a harmful plant to our society. I am working to change the misconception of this plant by providing information and key facts so people can understand how beneficial it actually is.

If you had a dollar for every time someone joked about getting “high” off hemp products what would you buy? I would fund a campaign to further educate the general community on the benefits of hemp and how we can incorporate it into our communities!

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Australia’s hemp industry has come in leaps and bounds in the last few years, but what do you think are the current “bumps in the road” before we catch up with overseas success? We are not even legally allowed to sell hemp foods for human consumption when hemp seed has time and time again been proven to be one of the most nutitrious and complete food sources on this planet.

What’s the latest update on hemp food legislation in Australia? A decision is due to be given in June. However due to the panel strategically planning the decision only days before the cut off, it means the decision is most likely going to be pushed back another six months.

Does this mean eating hemp is illegal? No it doesn’t.

What would regulation of hemp foods mean for the Australian public? It would mean a healthier future for Australians, guaranteed local jobs, increased tax revenue, the opportunity to create an export market and help clean up our environment.

You recently went up to a hemp farm on the north coast. What was it like working with the raw product? The highlight of the trip was that the local community rallied around to help harvest the crop, partially by hand. It shows that we as communities can go back to creating localised industries with hemp.

Alex Impey is the owner of Gnostic Hemporium.

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MIND

OVERCOMING

NEGATIVITY

“....in general, the default setting of the brain is to overestimate threats, underestimate opportunities, and underestimate resources both for coping with threats and for fulfilling opportunities...”

– Dr. Rick Hansen, Hardwiring Happiness

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ews that humans have inherited a brain that is programmed for negativity, stress and anxiety might seem, at first glance, pretty depressing. However, the good news is that, as individuals, we are not inadequate, broken or faulty. It is the way we have been wired. Humans have evolved with a bias towards anxiety and fear as a protective mechanism. In early human history it was crucial to be vigilant and prepared to respond immediately to environmental dangers. Wild animals and rival tribes posed a constant threat. Not only have we inherited a brain with a tendency to hold onto fear and anxiety but our brains have also evolved to quickly let go of positive and optimistic thoughts and feelings.

Unfortunately this bias towards hyper-vigilance and avoiding danger does not serve us well in our modern urban life. Calmness, confidence and optimism are much more useful states of mind and certainly more pleasant.

It might not be much compensation to know that a tendency to pessimistic thoughts and fear is part of our evolutionary make up. However, it is good news that we can re-wire the neural

pathways of our brains for positive change and for more calmness and confidence.

Mindfulness meditation has become a hot topic and a useful import from the ancient practice of Buddhism because it is an effective way to reduce stress responses and dampen down the flighty nervous system.

It has become a much researched topic. Practices have been modified and linked with other cognitive techniques for even more effectiveness.

Dr Rick Hansen’s book, Hardwiring Happiness, is a handbook of mindfulness techniques. One of Dr Hansen’s very effective strategies is to “take in the good.” This is a deceptively simple practice that only requires a person to linger over positive experiences throughout a normal day. Dr Hansen explains that by absorbing each positive thought or feeling for an extra 20 seconds, over time the brain structure changes and feelings of calmness and confidence become the new default position.

Of course, becoming skilful and achieving an outcome in any field requires consistent practice and that is especially true in changing the brain. But how easy is this strategy – lingering for twenty seconds over the many pleasant, micro-experiences of a usual day: a kind word given or received; a glance at a vividly coloured flower; the warmth of the sun on the face; a smile from a child or simply completing a task.

So many opportunities to re-wire the brain for greater happiness and only 20 seconds at a time!

Nessie Shaw, Happiness Coach

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2 large sweet potatoes 4 carrots 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 2cm fresh ginger 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp rice bran oil 4 tsp tamari soy sauce 2 tsp cashew butter 1L filtered water 1 bunch coriander 50ml coconut cream 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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METHOD n Chop up the sweet potatoes and carrots. Thinly slice the onion, ginger and garlic. n In a large saucepan heat up some rice bran oil and add the onion, ginger and garlic. Stir at a medium heat until golden. n Turn the heat to low and add the water, sweet potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes. Turn the heat once again to low. n Tear up the coriander together with the salt, pepper, tamari, cashew butter and cinnamon powder. Stir and allow to simmer for at least half an hour. n Transfer all the ingredients to a large blender or food processor and blend for 2 minutes. n Serve in shallow soup bowls. Garnish with ground sesame seeds, a dash of coconut cream and chopped fresh herbs.

Enjoy with toasted bread or rice.

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HEALING

TOO MUCH YANG? Overstimulation is a common challenge to the balance of yin and yang.

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in and Yang, the ancient principle of Chinese medicine is all about balance. The Tai Ji (Greater ultimate) symbol of swirling fields of black and white denote two interdependent opposites. Once the yin (black) phase has reached its maximum expansion, it will turn into the opposite yang (white) phase and vice versa. The little dot with the opposite colour shows that when one phase is at it’s greatest, it already contains the seed of the opposite phase.

Yin and yang can stand for any pair of opposites: hot- cold, dry- moist, thick- thin, loud- quiet, active- resting, expanding- contracting and so on. The aim of the Chinese medicine doctor is to bring yin and yang of the body into balance and restore it to homeostasis, a stable equilibrium of physiological processes.

Overstimulation is a common challenge to the balance of yin and yang. Constant exposure to external sensory input is considered an excess of yang. In our society it is easy to be connected to consumer electronics as a source of information, social interaction and entertainment during every waking hour. It is not unusual for someone to work on a computer for 8 hours to then come home and spend another three hour in front of the TV before finally going to sleep.

Too much yang will eventually turn into it’s opposite and cause exhaustion, high stress levels, adrenal fatigue and low immunity. In terms of brain health this means loss of concentration, creativity and memory.

Meditation is a yin type activity that is suited perfectly for counteracting an excess of yang.

Modern research tells us that regular meditation has many health benefits. It helps protect us from heart disease, cancer and dementia.

It also improves sleep, concentration and the quality of our social interaction.

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Meditation does not have to be connected to religion or spiritual practice and it does not require equipment or a difficult body posture.

All it takes is to simply sit in a comfortable position in a quiet space, indoors or outdoors.

Close your eyes, relax your shoulders, breath through your nose. Keep your lips closed and your teeth slightly ajar. Rest the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your front teeth. Let go of your thoughts.

Thoughts will inevitably arise. Treat them like passing clouds. Let them move by without adhering to them.

One traditional technique to stop the mind chatter is to focus on the breath. To be exact, focus on the sensation you get from the air passing through your nostrils.

Start with 10 minutes per day and increase the time by 5 minutes every week. Soon you will feel the balance of yin and yang return to your life.

Stefan Hafner is an acupuncturist and TCM practitioner. See www.gnostichealing.com.au.

He is passionate about Chinese Medicine, leeches and motorbikes.

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WISEGUYS

As if we were in heaven…

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hat are the edges to your compassionate actions? Will you help only those you know? Only those who are similar to you? Do you help only the needy?

My mum and I often discuss compassion and how modern media and social media expand our “knowing” of harm far wider than it has ever been. We now know more of wars, religious persecution, social unrest and other suffering.

Perhaps we might have never met these people or known of this heartache had it not been deemed news or “story” worthy.

This begs the question what are we to do with this information? How do you exist in the world knowing of its sadness?

Our guess? Do what you can, where you can, for whom you can. Its no use wishing people in far away places were kinder, more peaceful, more loving unless we look at the ways we too can do this in our own circles. Ripple that good feeling, that kindness out from you in all your actions so it can reverberate around the world How are your ripples?

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village to ask. The Wise Woman led him down a path, deep into the countryside below.

After some time they came upon a large house went inside. Inside its many rooms they found lots of people and many tables with an delicious array of food.

The old man noticed a strange thing. The people, all thin and hungry, were holding chopsticks 12 feet long. They tried to feed themselves, but could not get the food to their mouths with such long chopsticks.

The old man turned to the Wise Woman, “Now I know what hell looks like,” he said, “will you please show me what Heaven looks like?”

She led him down the same path a little further until they came to another large house much like the first. Inside this home they saw many people well fed and happy but they too had chopsticks 12 feet long.

This perplexed the old man. He asked, “I see all of these people have 12 feet chopsticks too, yet they are well fed and happy, please explain this to me. The Wise Woman replied, “in Heaven we feed each other.”

Emily typed this article after cradling a baby rat as it died. She hopes it felt loved and might come back as something more people show kindness to.

YOGA

Pranayama (Nadi Shodhana)

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ranayama or breath control is one of 8 limbs (building blocks) of Yoga.

This “sanskrit” word is made of two words, Prana (life force) and Ayama (control).

Pranayama can be defined as “control of the flow of life force.” Breath is the bridge or the link between the body and mind. It is a vital component of any properly structured Yoga practice, the breath is the “prime mover” of the body in Yoga movement and a focal point for the mind in meditation.

One type of Pranayama is Nadi Shodhana or alternate nostril breathing that is suitable for both beginners and advanced Yoga practitioners. Nadi is a channel or an energetic pathway through which prana (life force) flows.

To practice alternate nostril breathing sit in a comfortable position with your chest lifted and shoulders relaxed, be conscious of your posture. Place the thumb of the right hand against the right side of your nose and the ring finger on the left side of your nose (the index and middle finger rest on the forehead). Gently block off the right nostril with your thumb and inhale through the left nostril, block off the left nostril and breath out off the right nostril. Continue breathing through alternate nostrils for 10 rounds This pranayama practice balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain, it has a calming and focusing affect on the mind. Nadi shodhana is a great way of centering your mind on the present moment before a movement routine. It also helps control stress and anxiety. Therapeutically it has a positive affect on circulation and respiration.

— John Wilson, www.peninsulayogacentre.com.au

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TRAVEL/VIETNAM

The ‘Gnostic’s Six’ 2014 tour of Vietnam got off to a flying start when Tour Leader Mary (TLM) made her first decision to board the train to the airport on the “quiet” carriage with her merry band of trippers. No need to describe the results of that decision – their raucous behaviour set the scene for the two week adventure that lay ahead…

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o Chi Min City, formerly known as Saigon, was the first stop on this well planned, action-packed itinerary. And it was here that the six intrepid tourists bravely put their lives on the line by partaking in the crazy sport of “crossing the road!”

The basic rules to follow were: 1. Remain calm at all times 2. Keep your eyes on your destination – the other side of the road.

3. NEVER EVER look at the hundreds of motor bikes speeding at you from every direction.

4. Walk at a slow but constant speed, praying all the time!

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bustling city left us with a bitter-sweet taste in our mouths before departing on day three for our cruise on the Mekong.

All the travel websites say that a night tour of Saigon is a must, so we were very excited when our trusty TLM informed us that she had booked the services of the guy in the pink shirt who had five friends with bikes. He was chosen because he produced a dusty torn notebook from under his seat with testimonials from other Australians who had successfully used his service, and also pink is a trustworthy colour.

With much excitement and anticipation, we waited patiently on the pavement when our posse arrived to collect us as arranged at 6pm.

Suddenly, like an over scripted western, the sheriff appeared with the cavalry and arrested...... half of our trusty night-riders in pink shirts!

With looks of bewilderment, confusion and disbelief on our faces, we decided we should high-tail it (before they came back for us) and make our way to the river front and the floating restaurants for dinner.

Spotting what closely looked like a pirate ship (a little too closely as it turned out) we sauntered on board with relief and celebration at the forefront of our minds....we weren’t going to let a little mishap like an arrest dampen our Asian Adventure!

It was here that our seventh member of the Gnostic Crusaders joined us..... (See right!)

The rest of the trip included a three day cruise on the Mekong, a two day stay at ‘The Crazy House’ in Da Lat (very appropriate for this bunch) and the final five days in Hoi An. An absolutely amazeballs adventure with some pretty cool dudes; I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

(I must warn you however, if you’re ever thinking of booking a tour with ‘Gnostic Travel’ just keep some extra space in your luggage....you never know who you might be bringing home with you!)

– Michelle Linda Kinnane, Gnostic Traveller

The following is an excerpt from the diary of Mr Moet Le Skank:

Dear Diary, I can’t believe my luck!

After spending most of my life in the bowels of this miserable ship, I have finally been set free!

Turns out, a motley crew of Aussies holidaying from down under, were either ‘stupidly rich’ or just plain ‘stupid’. They paid $US200 for me – unchilled!

They must have loved me though…they ran back on board to take me with them on their adventures….(I don’t think they’re stupidly rich either!)

They’ve never let me out of their sights since and have included me in all of their photographs; I feel like a member of their ‘gnostic’ family!

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his card is the Angels way of encouraging you to continue with your present dreams and goals. Just having a dream has added passion and meaning to your life. Begin centering your mind and body with a few deep breaths, ask the Angels silently to give you signs, guidance and motivation related to my Divine Purpose.

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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.

Christian – Thurs

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 – 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.

Michelle – Fri

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.

Jean Jaques – Sat

Using tarot and archetypes Jean Jacques offers unique readings to help unlock the potential of your future, combining astrology and numerology.

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.

Bella Katrina – by appointment

Psychic Healer, Medium, Clairvoyant. Bella Katrina connects to your spiritual team including loved ones who have passed, guardian angels & spirit guides to bring you guidance, to answer any questions you may have and to bring physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual healing.

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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