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NATURAL LIVING ON THE CENTRAL COAST

ISSUE 7

Suzie PALMER:

BRIGHT BLESSINGS

CAFE ART

PUPPET MASTERS

DANIEL BASTOW

SPICy SPRING SALAD

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, Emmett Technique, Reiki (Wed, Fri)

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

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 Laser Practitioner, Trigger Point/Remedial Massage Therapist (Mon, Thurs)

Karin provides non-invasive, therapeutic laser treatment using the MULTILASE laser system.

She is also a 20 year qualified DRM Trigger Point remedial massage therapist. These modalities treat conditions that cause pain, restricted movement, headaches and poor circulation.

Megan Green Holistic Beauty, Waxing (weekdays)

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 (weekdays/weekends) 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. (consults only by prior appointment) Clinic Hours: • Monday–Friday: 9am–6pm • Saturday: 10am–4pm • Sunday: 10.30 till 3.30pm • Out of hours appointments available by arrangement • Health Fund Registered

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really get a feeling for their behaviour and understand what motivated them – why they accepted the things that they did. Then see thisancestors, issue of Gnostic Magathem elcome as your to own imagine how the changes that came with an influence zine.

Since 2010 we time have had continued to on them eventually you end up inand the 21st offer you and insights into Gnostic lifestyle century your owna life.

You might be able to how youin can create more peaceful harmosee that threads ofa influence through nious lifethe by including few moments of time change what is acceptable behaviour. reflection, some simple dietary adjustments Things we once thought of as absurd or ng and beingthat conscious of your actions. ridiculous now seem not so far left field when eel This issue we showcase some of our local we seeDaniel the influences that happened along f view talent.

Bastow, a familiar face from the s their way to lead us to our current understanding.

Gnostic Mana & Mini Mana, shares his story And remember we will be judged by others for aybe and love of music. Writer Suzie Palmer is our limited views also. ode an exceptional example of how talent can Everyone is doing the best they can at all wed overcome physical challenges.

Suzie explores times, given the limitations they have that are etely her experiences through poetry.

Monty, nostics caused by fears, doubts and lack of underour Gnostic Traveller, reflects on the joys of standing. nflict spontaneous travel. the You things can take a moment When we accept that influence to contemplate the teachings of the Tao, and we other peoples’ ethics, morals and principles with consider the valueconflict. of music to your can live without And whenchildren. we realise ow We a few tips that will inspireeven thathope oursyou are find based on opinions we might now be prepared let them change with time. and enhanceto you. al step Mary Holstein – Co-owner of Gnostic Namaste, iples Forest and Gnostic Bunch. Examining Mary erent my own ethics every time travel to a editor@gnosticcorner.com.au different culture.

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inside: INTERVIEW/SUZIE PALMER...................................5 MIND/HAPPILY AUTHENTIC.................................. 8 ORGANICS/SIMPLY RAW......................................... 9 I AM SMALL AND I BLESS IT...............................10 Think Small, stay small................................12 FLYRIGHT/TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS...................13 CHILD/EARLY MUSIC................................................15 INTERVIEW/DANIEL BASTOW.............................16 EXPLORING TAO.........................................................18 EAT/CRISPY ASIAN SALAD.................................19 ART@MANA.................................................................20 WISE GUYS/EMPTY YOUR CUP.........................22 YOGA/DRISHTI...........................................................23 ON THE CORNER.......................................................24 TRAVEL..........................................................................27

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

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Gnostic School of Higher Learning Monday 10-11am: Meditation

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

Experienced meditation teacher.

Wednesday 7pm: Introduction to Philosophy

Contact Gnostic Forest for other courses and workshops 4344 5251

Sunday 10am–1pm: Tarot classes

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

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

Contact Gary 0408 206 164

Contact Jennifer 0411 156 722

Monday 7pm: Philosophy

Friday 1.30–3pm: The Structure of Happiness

Sunday 2pm–4pm: Conscious Relationships

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Understand how the brain is wired and how you can influence your thinking and create happiness.

Happiness is a skill that can be learned. $12.00

Contact Gayle Lee 0439 666 636

Philosophical discussion group comparing science and spirituality.

Exploring quantum theories and helping you to “know thyself” and understand your place in this world.

Tuesday Drumbala Ladies Beginners: 10–11.30am Advanced: 11.15am–12.15pm

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Discover the joy of finding, keeping and developing conscious relationships with partners, family, friends and coworkers.

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

Explore the inner world and transform you experience of life.

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

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Discover your voice and create your destiny with fun and practical tools to design your own life. Cost $15

Contact Anthony 0422 916 801 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.

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.

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.

Discover your voice and create your destiny with fun and practical tools to design your own life.

Cost $15

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Sunday 9am–11am: Seasons for Growth for CHILDREN

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Ongoing Evolutionary Astrology Forums and workshops

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Dying to See – Films and discussion on death and dying

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WORD SONG Suzie Palmer’s poetry offers us a fresh and optimistic perspective on life and nature

Poet Suzie Palmer inspires everyone she meets. Diagnosed with MS at 23, Suzie began to channel her energy into writing. A fascination with nature and a sense of universality shines through her work. Bright Blessings is her third anthology of poetry and includes a collection of haiku.

Riding on a branch Where are we going?

Bird asks tree

You’ve also released two CDs, Bright Blessings, and Global Bright Blessings.

They are poems which we’ve been performing around the community for a while, with Mike Glover on drums and a great guitarist, Greg Cole, who’s sadly no longer in the world. Greg passed What inspires you when you’re writing? away in June last year while having treatment I love listening to music – flute, Indian Sitar, for cancer. I miss him. all kinds of music. And I love bird songs! I spend The first time I performed my poems live was a lot of time out in the backyard and there are so at Brackets & Jam in 2009. I thought ‘It’s not gomany sparrows tweeting all day. So I’ve got the ing to be little old me just reciting – people are real thing out there and then I come inside and there to be entertained!’ A friend offered to back I play them on You-tube. I like to keep my room me up with guitar, which is how it got started. like an open-windowed aviary!

Greg Cole was in the audience and we began What poets do you admire? working together after that. There was always The greatest without a doubt is Rumi, the music there. It’s been a vehicle for me to grow so Persian poet from the 13th century. He’s truly much – such transformation. brilliant. I’m Rumi-mad!

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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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You have a strong sense of environmental and social justice. What issues are you involved with at the moment?

I’m such an activist! Coal seam mining is ruining the world’s water supplies. Water is everything – people have to see that. And the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef has to be stopped.

Your voice is so important. I rarely attend demonstrations due to the physical effort, but my voice is always strong. It still has a lot of impact. As they say ‘The greatest threat to the world is believing someone else will do it!’

What advice do you have for someone starting out writing poetry?

Just allow it to come through. I let the rhyme write the poem, one line leads to the next line. I heard something I really liked about the ancient concept of Genius, which is very different to how people think of it today. The Romans saw it as external – outside of yourself, not inside.

So if the poem fails, it’s not just my fault and if it succeeds, its not all me. Takes the pressure off and acknowledges that inspiration comes a higher source!

What’s your next project?

The poems don’t stop. I’m working with a friend in Saudi Arabia on a project, and continuing with my autobiography.

I have done some work in schools and I’d love to do more. Come Fly with Me is a book I’m working on for young people about using your mind to fly no matter what your situation.

You have said that your physical challenge has also been a blessing. Could you talk about that?

There’s a Shastri who comes over from India to do Akashic record readings at Avoca. The Shastri interpret the ancient Sanskrit records. I met him in 1999 and asked him why I have MS and what would happen.

He said “Nature has clipped your wings so you could re-remember what you’re here to do.

Nature wants you to do the great work. Your brothers and sisters have their own wings, they can do what they like with their bodies, but nature had to stop you. Otherwise you would still be up every night dancing in night clubs, wouldn’t you? No – you have a mission.”

Field of Life Welcome to the playground of my mind To gather here our hearts will bind A visit oh so potentially divine Sublime, we chime, in time,we rhyme In the arena of the precious mind There are no limits There are no blights Creating our realities as we wish Ultimately, life manifests as we see fit The mind is fertile Profusely ripe Luscious soil to sow good light Tending to mind’s flowers, watch them grow In the field of life, let’s shine and glow.

I was thinking ‘Hey, not every night - maybe every second! But I totally understood about the mission.

My autobiography is called Agony – A Path to Bliss. I know that it’s all one thing – pain and bliss. The flip side of the same coin. It makes you more human.

I feel for people who aren’t aware of others – it’s like they haven’t woken up yet. Like when someone in front of you is driving slow, people get frustrated. But you don’t know what going on for them. They may have had a major diagnosis or maybe they’ve lost someone in this world.

I love that quote: “People are rushing around, rushing around to be something that they’re not.” I mean, there’s no need to hurry – you’re already there! Don’t rush away from the moment.

Patience and compassion are so important.

I also think people with physical challenges shouldn’t necessarily be seen as more of an inspiration than anyone else. Just to live in this world and do something with it no matter what your situation, that’s inspiring.

Proceeds from the sale of Bright Blessings will help to fund Suzie’s upcoming Stem Cell therapy in Queensland.

The book and CDs are available from Gnostic Forest.

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MIND

HAPPILY AUTHENTIC Play to your strengths and increase your happiness!

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n one of the early studies on happiness participants were instructed to identify five of their key personal strengths and to choose one as a focus for the experiment. Participants were then given the task of using that one strength more often and in new ways over the course of 7 days.

The results of the study were surprising; not only did participants become happier during that week, but the happiness effect continued for up to six months with a decrease in depression and anxiety within the group.

Most of us can relate to the idea of doing something different, learning a new skill or taking on a new job or joining a new social group and feeling a boost of happiness. The only difference here is that the participants did something quite deliberately and extended the opportunities to use a specific strength that they enjoyed using. They also focused their activities on that one strength.

It occurs to me that this is what being authentic

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means – what “being me” is really about: expressing myself through activities that are based on what I value about myself: strengths that I value in myself.

Not all strengths are about being an elite athlete, a successful business person or a celebrity. The media and marketing world would have us believe that these are the only strengths that have any value. Of course the reverse is true.

Some of the more subtle strengths that can be linked to happiness include: kindness, caring, courage, wisdom, perseverance, being encouraging, being witty, creativity, artistic expression, appreciating beauty in its many forms. The list is endless.

The opportunity to be happier by expressing more of who we are is available. If you could do with a boost of happiness, perhaps this is the time to experiment again with using your strengths and using them in new, positive ways. The results could be happily surprising.

Nessie Shaw is a Therapist and Coach who likes being able to contribute to the world’s store of happiness and kindness.

Read more at www.nessieshaw.com.au

ORGANICS

SIMPLY RAW

vegetables and with the flavour of your favourite fruits you’ll have a deliciously nutritious blend of goodness that requires minimal energy to digest, Raw Food diets are so popular now entering straight into your blood stream and but what is all the fuss about? allowing the nutrients to travel to where they are needed most.

By Dani Ralph There has never been a better time to start experimenting with adding in more Raw Foods to e all aspire to be healthy, but the information out there about how to become so can your busy lifestyle. You can easily enjoy fresh coconuts, activated nuts, Super Foods and smoothbe contradictory. The Raw Food concept, for me, ies from local organic stores, farmers’ markets has been the simplest information to integrate and cafes. into my lifestyle.

Have fun and get creative with your own Whether you are simply adding in more raw smoothie recipes and salads, adding as much colfruits and vegetables to your diet or aiming to our as possible to your creations. Remember – the maintain a 100% raw lifestyle, the simple facts more colour, the greater the antioxidant intake! of being a healthier, happier human being are And of course play around with raw cakes, undoubtedly connected to raw plant nutrition. treats and puddings. Try our easy and super deliThe greatest advantage to fuelling yourself cious Goji Slice recipe below! with raw foods is that you have more energy in There is no one right way for us all to eat, your life. The reason for this is that when food however raw food has been proven to enhance is untouched by heat our bodies recognise and our health in so many ways. So get curious process it naturally. Therefore we can focus our and experiment with your health because you energies on our life rather than digestion.

The best way to get more raw foods into our di- deserve the most amazing Life, and only you can ets is to juice daily. You can juice almost all of your create it.

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Goji slice

Base 4 cups walnuts 2 cups almonds 1 cup coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 tablespoons maple syrup Pinch of Himalayan salt In a food processor, process all the dry ingredients until coarsely ground. Add maple syrup and press into a lined lamington tin.

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Topping 2 cups Medjool dates 1/2 cup orange juice & zest 1 cup goji berries 3 drops of orange oil (optional) Soak the goji berries in the orange juice for 30 minutes.

Blend the goji berries, dates and orange juice till smooth.

Spread the goji topping over base and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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BIG LOVE

I am small And I bless it GabrieLLA SALMON

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here is adventure here. There is revelation written in the ordinary scroll of life.

I used to be afraid of ‘normal’, of ‘everydayness’.

For many seasons, I couldn’t shake the sneaking fear that to stay ‘stationary’ was to let my dreams die, slowly suffocating.

I nursed a feverish need to be ‘big’, and bigger still, so that I could avoid the death that ‘small’ would surely bring.

But I am small.

And I bless it.

I bless the fact that anything so wondrous, intricate, and as utterly expansive as the universe can be made manifest, and so lovingly experienced, through this infinitesimally small pinprick in the light of being that is me.

I cannot escape such heart shaking perfection…

And neither can I lose it.

I stood today, watching 8-year-olds play marimbas with rubber mallets and the focused, awkward finesse that only children can bring to such a task…

And my eyes washed themselves with happy.

Days ago, I watched little piglets in sequinned vests wiggle their little piggy tails as they ran around and around, snout to tail, tail to snout…

And it felt like Life was reminding me that it is only ever barely holding itself back from tripping over itself in glee.

We forget, we seasoned adults we, we forget that we don’t know today. No matter how similar it may seem to yesterday, it is not. We have never been in exactly this point in the cosmic equation before, and never will be again. The clouds have never arranged themselves in your eyes in exactly this way before. The breeze is having this particular conversation with your skin for the first time. The first time. Our moments are snowflakes. Never before have I seen the day that is coming with the dawn. This is a life of ordinary miracles. Blessed are those who see.

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PERSPECTIVE PERSPECTIVE

concentrate their energies on the one that was falling behind.

These days we are encouraged too much to think about ourselves and to be competitive rather than co-operative. We think their success is at our expense. This thinking separates us and can create feelings of isolation and depression.

It is not possible to be depressed unless you are thinking about yourself!

Today’s western society is unfortunately structured to be all about ME. Am I safe? Do I have enough? What if I miss out?

Gnostic consideration is to work towards Very profitable industries have been develthe progression of the group or groups oped to deal with the results of self-centred that you inhabit. thoughts.

You weren’t born into this world alone. It’s If we remain aware of our place in the group, also not possible to ever be completely alone. and remain focused on everyone’s needs being Yourhese thoughts, emotions and actions conAn easy, less disturbing way to do this is to words are subjective, and that means met, we can feel satisfaction seeing others stantly affect not only those aroundby you but read about civilisations from the past. Try to they are open to interpretation the achieve their goals. everyone. really get a feeling for their behaviour and individual. We all see things differently.

If success is measured only on personal This is a big butinfluence none thethe less understand what motivated them – why they Because ourresponsibility, life experiences attainment we will be disappointed at times part of the human contract.

When you were accepted the things that they did. Then see way we look at the world each day, we are and can fall into depression. A wonderful born, of the circumstances, your them as your own ancestors, imagine how the boundregardless to see things from different angles. for depression is to help someone else. mother was there and somewhere around also solution changes that came with time had an influence In most cases we view our own behaviour Stop thinking about yourself, stretch your mind aasfather was involved.

This wasisthe first group normal and everyone else’s a variation on on them and eventually you end up in the 21st outwards and help someone else to reach a you belonged too and relied upon.

Later on you that. It gets really hard at times to understand century in your own life. You might be able to goal. Then with the strength of the group you would have started maybe joined the see that the threads of influence through time some people’s pointschool, of view, certainly their can also make your own dreams and desires soccer club,–the surf club or the tea cosy knitchange what is acceptable behaviour. behaviour even their ethics. come about. ters society.

You also joined the workforce.

Things that we once thought of as absurd or We tend to deceive ourselves by thinking Most things require more energy or imaginaHuman nature hascertain us join people, together with ridiculous now seem not so far left field when that we understand we feel tion than one mind can provide. The pyramids other humansthey intohave communities explore that because a familiartopoint of view we see the influences that happened along the weren’t built by one Pharaoh thinking about common interests. to ours they are right, yet this just means their way to lead us to our current understanding.

They were built with co-operation and Our mindshave create the similar challenges thatMaybe appear himself.

And remember we will be judged by others for experiences been to ours. a common goal. in these groups. and selfish code behav- having our limited views also. they grew up in Self-interest a society with a similar Back in the beginning, when wecan arrived iour are the destroying in relationships.

Everyone is doing the best they at allinto of ethical behaviour, orforces their family followed the first group – the family – our parents could Assame long principles. as you understand intentions of times, given the limitations they have that are the We can’tthe ever completely not be only concerned about themselves. aunderstand group – and this is where a of mission statethe motivations others.

Gnostics caused by fears, doubts and lack of under-They had a baby to care about. If we make it to the standing. understand that all –everyone absolutely ALL–that conflict ment is handy – and agrees this other endwe and growthe old,things we willthat likely also be When accept influence comes from is where youmisunderstanding. are heading, then it’s obvious how relying on others to help us with daily survival. other peoples’ ethics, morals and principles we certainly makes life easier if we mix with to It behave.

Somewhere in the middle we get distracted can live without conflict. And when we realise people who have values know Ancient gnostic groupslike hadours. this We sorted, they and and that’s relationships thatselfish ours are based onwhere opinions we mightcan even what to expect from themto and we also know would commune regularly discuss if they breakdown. whatall weon can getwith awayachieving with. However, real In- be prepared to let them change with time. were track their goals. spiritualgoals growth comes weasdare step dividual were validwhen as long theytostayed Mary Holstein––Exploring Co-owner of enjoying Gnostic Mary Holstein and outside our own ethics, morals andgroups’ principles focused on the collective goal. The Forest and Gnostic Bunch.Corner Examining the success of the Gnostic business and try understanding a completely success was measured by everyone’s different individmy own ethics every time travel to a community. culture. different culture. ual needs being satisfied. Often they would

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Ethics Morals Principles

ILLUSTRATION: Michelle Terry

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TIPS FOR GNOSTIC TRAVELLERS After being aboard 42 airplanes last year, I can quite confidently say that I have become a very experienced “holistic” traveller.

The upside of travel is the constant shift, leading to blissful new experiences, creative inspiration and the push to surrender to the fantastic flow of life.

The down side is jet lag, emotional imbalance and physical discomforts such as poor digestion and hormonal irregularities.

Thankfully when you embrace a more holistic way of life you have a giant tool box of remedies that can assist and even cure the associated ailments. Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures, so here’s some essentials for the wanderlust…

Aromatherapy – Create your very own jet setting aromatic mist using pure essential oils of lime, rosemary, geranium and peppermint blended in a spray bottle using water and a dash of vodka to ensure that you feel refreshed, balanced and stress free during travel. To ease jetlag, anxiety and sleep disturbances use a blend of lavender, clary sage, chamomile and jasmine either in a massage or bath oil. Taking Fringed Violet and She Oak Bush Flower Essences are both beneficial for regular travellers. It is worthwhile to include a bottle of pure lavender essential oil in your travel first aid kit, helping to treat burns, bites, cuts and healing wounds.

Airplane Food – This for me is priority. In my travel lunch box you will find bananas, apples,

tahini hummus dip, flax crackers, sliced carrots, raw chocolate, activated nuts, seeds, dried fruits and raw energy bars. If the flight is long haul I bring along a satchel bag of quick oats and ask for soy milk and honey on the plane. Making room for a container of precooked brown rice or quinoa with tamari soy sauce, sunflower seeds and olive oil is always winner!

Coconut Water – An awesome vitamin and mineral rich beverage that is essential for hydration and electrolyte stability. Sipping on a coconut water pre and post flight is sure to revitalise your entire being.

Move it – Exercising releases chemicals in your brain that help to reduce stress, therefore you will be much more relaxed and rejuvenated after going for a brisk walk or taking a yoga class prior to the upcoming day spent in the sky.

Herbal Helpers –- Be sure to sneak a few herbal tea bags into your hand luggage, to help ease the following common travel ailments: IBS, constipation, bloating and nausea – peppermint, fennel, liquorice and spearmint Sluggishness, travel sickness and fatigue – turmeric, dandelion, ginger and red clover Stress, anxiety and insomnia – chamomile, passionflower, hops, lavender and valerian There are many herbal remedies used for health. They can be taken as a tea, tincture or capsule. A concentrated tincture (liquid extract) is my recommended method for travelling.

Nutritional Navigation – Use the internet to suss out establishments will support your wellbeing and holistic lifestyle. Compile a list of the cafes, yoga studios, health food stores, farmers markets and accommodation of your travel destinations.

I always make sure I meditate regardless of my nomadic whereabouts. I find that jumping into the ocean or a river always rebalances me, in combination with plenty of water, fresh food, sleep and journaling.

With a little healthy holiday preparation, you can return home feeling healthy, vibrant and rested!

Rita Balshaw is author of Hippies in the City and runs workshops on herbal remedies and food. www.perfectpotion.com.au

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EARLYMUSIC Music brings a sense of joy, love and wonder which we can pass on to our little ones.

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Music teaches us about steady beat – vital for balance, co-ordination, walking even. Music helps us interact – we can play instruments to-

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gether and share them. Songs and rhymes help with language. Singing together helps us have a conversation and these shared experiences are an important life tool.

As an early childhood music educator, I am in the humbling and privileged position to foster a deep and lifelong love of music in children.

Starting as babies means that music becomes an intrinsic part of life.

Kindermusik classes are designed specifically to help with cognitive, physical, language, social, emotional, and musical development. There is also a strong movement aspect to the class, to help little brains absorb information.

Music is like a soul superfood, and we can encourage our children from the very earliest age to nurture this part of their spirit.

What better way to contribute to a peaceful world than help – with parents being the main example – to create contented children.

Sally Maer holds an Honours Degree and Teaching Diploma from The Royal Academy of Music in London and is a licensed Kindermusik Educator. Sally runs MAESTRO POSSUMS with her saxophonist husband, JP Fleury.

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What was it like playing in the family band?

That was back in Gilgandra. My sister played keys, my mother sang and my step dad was on bass. A couple of teachers from school joined to play guitar.

At the time it seemed a bit like a chore – band practice instead of hanging out with your mates.

But it was Gilgandra – what else are you going to do… go out on the farm and blow stuff up?

Looking back it was great experience.

I left to study for a Bachelor of Music at AIM, majoring in audio engineering. I was playing in a couple of bands, studying, pouring beers…

You play a wide range of instruments on the EP. When did you start to branch out from playing drums?

It was a natural progression. And you know there’s also that thing where if you’re a drummer, you’re not really a muso…

So I just taught myself along the way. Like for this new recording, there’s cello and violin on some of the tracks. I’d pick up an instrument and play it till I got the sound I wanted.

You’re living in a magic spot up here, overlooking Parks Bay. Has that helped with inspiration?

It’s given me the opportunity to stay creative, dedicated and loyal to writing music. When you have access to a recording studio that has awesome views over the water, slightly isolated and that is always set up and ready to rock, it’s not hard to stay creative.

If you had to categorise your music, what box would you put it in?

I’ve been waiting till the EP comes out for other people to tell me that! Experimental Rock

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Daniel Bastow has been gigging since he was 12, starting out as drummer in his family’s band The Bastows. This self taught multi-instrumentalist is now releasing ‘One’, his first EP of original songs.

maybe? Definitely not Pop, not the verse, bridge, chorus structure.

What kind of music do you listen to?

All kinds, from jazz to heavy metal. When writing or mixing music for a long period of time, I often use music to “clear my ears.” Like when mixing a heavy rock song, after a few hours your ears will start to get less responsive to the sound. So to refresh my ears I’ll put on something completely different in style, tone and mood. It’s like looking

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at a bright light… your eyes get sore looking at the light and can’t see anything surrounding it. So you look away at something different to refocus your eyes. Same with music.

What are your songs about?

The process of thinking and getting your perspective right on life. Accepting yourself and others. Music is a great way of exploring the ups and downs of life without taking it out on yourself in other ways.

Has the process been hard – writing, playing, recording, mixing – all yourself?

Well, it’s not about achieving perfection. I don’t really believe in perfection in anything in this world. I love experimenting. And it’s not perfect – it’s raw, it’s what I’m doing right now.

Daniel’s new EP, One is available from Gnostic Forest and Gnostic Mini Mana

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e gather once a month at the Gnostic Forest to explore the ancient classic, Tao Te Ching. Lao Zi's words may be simple and succinct but they are profound and just as relevant now as they were 2,600 years ago.

Chapter 4: Tao is void, thus can be used and yet it never can be filled Oh! It is the unfathomable source of all things Blunt the sharpness, unravel the tangles Soften the glare, merge with dust Like deep water, it is still and seemingly present I do not know whose child it is but it seems to be the predecessor of all gods Here Lao Zi recognises Tao as the source of creation and describes this boundless essence as void.

He then guides us to connect with it.

We all have sharp edges that can be rounded off with tempering and self-restraint; entanglements in our hearts that require patience and perseverance to unravel. We can soften the glare of our light by remaining humble instead of being self-righteous. Instead of trying to escape from the dusty, impure world, we can transcend it by transforming impurities into nutrients for our spiritual growth. Such is the challenge of spiritual practice in current times.

The Tao that permeates the universe also exists within us. Like deep water it is perfectly still, yet hidden beneath the waves, tides and currents. Mysterious and yet to be completely understood and manifested.

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Try this delicious salad at Gnostic Mana Cafe

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1/4 red cabbage 1/4 white cabbage 2 carrots 1/2 handful of rocket 1 spanish onion 1 handful of coriander 1/2 handful of Thai basil 2 grilled chicken thighs, shredded (optional)

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1 cup olive oil 1 chilli, halved 1 small knob of ginger 1/3 cup lime juice 1 tbsp of grated palm sugar 1 tbsp fish sauce

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NAM JIM DRESSING n Gently heat oil, chilli and ginger to infuse flavours n Remove from heat and allow to cool n add lime juice, palm sugar and fish sauce SALAD n Toss finely cut red and white cabbage into bowl, add rocket, shredded carrot, and julienne spanish onion n Add sprigs of coriander and basil leaves n Dress with Nam Jim n Add grilled plain or spiced chicken and mix all ingredients and serve using basil and coriander as garnish.

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art@MANA

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

OCTOBER: James Mosely

My art is all from imagination.

The paint goes on with cloth, sea, sky or land appears.

It is a strange and bewildering process.

Enjoy.

NOVEMBER: Gypsy During the month of November, local artist Gypsy Artemis (formerly Kim Ryder) merges her two passions: art and death.

Gypsy is curating the exhibition titled End of Life which will include some of her own works, as well as works submitted by the community.

The show falls in the same month as the Day of the Dead Community Picnic, so works will continue along the theme of exploring our own mortality to enhance our finite lives.

DECEMBER: Peter Baka and Sophie Pearce Peter Baka has been constructing and painting artworks in and about the local area for over thirty years. His quirky, skilful and often beautiful paintings and sculptures reflect an engagement with the natural environment as well as eye to our human foibles.

As a full-time artist whose work is represented in major collections and galleries, Baka considers his smaller works (as represented in this show) to be some of his more enjoyable creations. Found objects, synochronistic vistas, natural wood and his steady love of oil colour, all combine in an enthusiastic homage to life and art in these recent works.

Reluctant exhibitor, Sophie Pearce has been coaxed out of hiding to reveal her latest closet productions. Based on her love of the bush, in its particularity of expression, Pearce also brings a strong sense of human emotion to bear in this collection of warmly coloured, figurative oil paintings.

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There’s a bible for everything at Gnostic Forest!

The Sacred Sites Bible Explore the world of spiritual places. Price $30

The Mandala Bible The definitive guide to using sacred shapes. Price $30

The Meditation Bible Experience the benefits of meditation. Price $23

The Tarot Bible The information of the Tarot can divine your future. Price $23

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WISEGUYS

EMPTY YOUR CUP Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a learned university professor who came to inquire about Zen. Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor’s cup full, and then kept on pouring.

The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. “It is overfull. No more will go in!”

“Like this cup,” Nan-in said, “you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?”

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hoa back, party people – this isn’t like doing shots! The metaphor for emptying your cup allows a lovely space inside your mind for “not knowing”.

It’s totally okay not to know stuff. There-in lies the space for observing, learning and being *gasp* vulnerable to your own non-expertness!

Yes, you may NOT know it all yet.

Be open to the idea that you still may have lots to learn.

We seem to endlessly fill our minds with information, sometimes unnecessary info, usually about other people.

For me, at times, intentions of being well informed have given way to a sponge like voyeurism for Other People’s Stuff. I have fallen down a “click-hole” for a few hours here and there, bouncing down a rabbit hole of opinion or mindlessness. What we choose to participate in online and socially has an effect on our mind and colours our feelings.

There’s a Polish idiom that I’ve recently come across. Nie mój cyrk, nie moue malpy. It translates to: “not my circus, not my monkey;” figuratively, “not my problem.”

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It’s all too easy to get caught up in things that really have no effect on our lives. For my own mental health I’ve started to divide things in this way. Drama is an all too common lure.

“Worry,” says my brother’s friend Puddin, “is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but you don’t get anywhere.” Wise dude, huh?

With this new found mental space, what will you do? I’ve found that my time has become more free. I seek out subjects of interest online, not passive experience of voyeurism *cough cough facebook* I’ve begun to enjoy sitting quietly somewhere sunny with tea and just being there. Nowhere else, just there.

If not being passively (or willingly, for the drama monkeys) full of Other People’s Stuff in your mental sphere, what might you choose to fill it with? What effect might that have on your body, mind and soul?

Remember my loves, “Not my Circus, Not my Monkeys!”

Emily believes there is a world beyond ideas she has already had. She says “Don’t believe everything you click. Don’t click on everything you believe.”

DRISHTI: Gazing outward while bringing awareness inward

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hen you’re practicing Yoga postures do you keep your eyes open or do you tend to close them?

If your eyes are open where are you looking? What are you doing with your eyes?

Are you checking out the moves of the really bendy person 3 mats in front of you?

Are you looking out the window doing a quick weather check? The possibilities are endless.

If you close your eyes during practice or at any other time have you noticed how easy it is to daydream?

At the heart of yoga practice is the premise of controlling, slowing down or stopping the constant fluctuations of your mind. If your gaze is not softly focused your thoughts will be distracted by external influences and your ability to consciously move your body will be diminished. Body/ Mind connections are unobtainable if you can’t turn your senses inward. Your gaze is a reflection of the quality of your thoughts!

Ideally your eyes should be open and your gaze directed towards a specific focal point, Focused gaze or Drishti develops an intention of concentration and helps the practitioner turn inward as one of the senses, sight is withdrawn. If your eyes are darting around the room during practice you’re scattering your energy. Wherever your gaze is directed your attention naturally follows!

Your Yoga Teacher will point out specific drishti or soft gaze points in each pose which will help aid your concentration.

— John Wilson, www.peninsulayogacentre.com.au

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KNOW THYSELF AS SOUL

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Its goal is to enable the soul to return and merge into its source; the purpose of human life described by mystics of all traditions. Focus and sincerity are essential, as is the help of the living spiritual Master.

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ON THE CORNER

Handmade Organic Chocolates The perfect gift for any occasion!

We have a beautiful selection of Lindsay & Edmunds Handmade Organic Belgium Chocolate to choose from.

Made in Australia. From $9.95.

Available at Gnostic Organics, T: 4341 8900

Sacred Coffee

Sacred Grounds Organic Fairtrade Coffee.

Australian Owned artisan roaster. Fairtrade means fairer trading conditions for producers and communities in developing countries for a sustainable future. ‘Coffee with Soul’.

Available at Gnostic Organics, T: 4341 8900

Know your Rocks

The Rocks and Minerals Nature Guide is a fantastic reference book by world leaders in illustrated reference books, UK publisher, Dorling Kindersley. A great introduction to more than 700 minerals metals and crystals with scientific info and full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for any collector! $19.95 Available at Gnostic Rocks, T: 4342 9982

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ON THE CORNER

Handmade Jewellery and Wands Exquisite ceramics from Turkey These hand crafted ceramic Mosque Balls

from Turkey feature traditional Ottoman designs from the Anatolia region that date back to the 15th Century. Priced from $22.50.

Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466

Guardian Angels

This lovely angel with sparkly wings holding a young child is available at $58.00.

The small guardian angel memorial stone is just $5.00.

Available at Gnostic Enchantments, T: 4341 8874

Come in store to see locally made creations such as these magical crystal wands by artist Laura Morrison. L–R: “Enlightenment” Smokey Quartz, Stichitie in Serpentine and Rutilated Quartz $148.50, “Magikal Wishes” Clear Quartz, Selenite and Lilac Labradorite $132.00 and “Anchor” Phantom Quartz, Rhyolite and Smokey Citrine.

Available at Gnostic Rocks, T: 4342 9982

Buddha in your garden

Garden Buddha water feature. A complete range of water features has arrived at Gnostic Forest, priced from $70.00. Spring is the time to create some sacred space and our water features are the perfect addition.

Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466

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NEWKID

FINEDINER

Take away or grab a booth and settle in to enjoy classic 1950s style food.

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here’s nothing that quite compares to a homemade, flame grilled hamburger – seasoned just right, on a lightly toasted bun, mustard, sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato and of course, a pickle.

Finding such a burger these days, however, can be difficult. The pressure to produce a quick feed often compromises the final product.

Its no surprise that the team at Gnostic Mana Cafe and Gnostic Mini Mana love a decent meal. And why should a take away meal, a classic burger, hot dog or fish and chips be any exception?

So, when the former Tucker Shack on the Boulevarde in Woy Woy went on the market, how could they resist?

Drawing on his experience from time spent in Canada, Jake set about creating Boulevarde Burgers (with a little help from the rest of the Mana team).

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while travelling was the sacrifices made to quality for speedy turn over or profit.

For some time he had been determined to bring home his ideas on how to produce quality burgers without cutting corners on Jake Holstein produce or taste.

“We’ve teamed up with local suppliers Edwards Family Butchery and the Bakehouse Bakery – all within 200 metres of us – to put the focus back on top quality ingredients.” says Jake.

“We make all own patties, pickles, sauces, scallops, batters and schnitzel so we can make sure of the best taste every time.

“We also go the extra mile using Rice Bran oil in our fryers which is free from cholesterol and trans fats. A take away meal doesn’t have to compromise healthy eating.”

Boulevarde Burgers is open Tuesday to Sunday, right opposite the Gnostic Mana cafe on the Boulevarde in Woy Woy.

TRAVEL

The Art of Spontaneous Travel

By Lauren (Monty) montgomery

Sunrise over Macchupicchure (fishtail) Mountain in the Himalayas

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our months ago I packed my life into a backpack and caught a one way flight to Kathmandu Nepal with no real plan. I had a vague outline (or so I thought) of where I was going and in what order – five weeks in Nepal then head to India – after which I would make my way through South East Asia before flying to London.

The main thing I have learnt along the way is “letting go brings things closer”.

You see I hadn’t realized it, but my mind had latched on to these ‘vague plans’. As soon as I let go of needing to know where I was going, when and how I was getting there – that’s when the real magic started to happen.

A snap decision in Nepal saw me letting go of India being my next destination and booking a flight to Bangkok where I spent an incredible four weeks exploring the North of Thailand.

One day, sitting in a cafe in Chiang Mai, I was fretting over the next destination…“Can we afford to go to London? Is that the most logical step?” my mind was saying. I took a deep breath and let go. Next thing I knew, a beautiful girl

Trekking the Dhampus trail in Pokhara, Nepal

came and sat next to me who happened to be from London. She offered me a place to stay and the possibility of work when I got there.

“Thanks Universe!”

So 2 weeks later I found myself flying to Heathrow airport London.

Each time I find myself ready to move on, I let go and see what the Universe brings. I am constantly surprised and reminded that we are eternally supported – all we have to do is surrender.

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REVIEWS

Elf Help Books for Kids

AUTHOR: Emily Menendez-Aponte, Mundy Michaelene, R. W. Alley • @ Gnostic Forest

A great range of little books dealing with all sorts of childhood emotions. How to Forgive, Be a Good Friend, Mad isn’t Bad – these books are both easy to read and easy for the little people to digest.

Fun pictures and real solutions make it easy for your child to accept and process their emotional needs. Research shows that children I who are regularly read to form strong connections with both their parents and their world.

Read them together, or children from 7 onwards will be able to sort through them themselves. $18.15 from Gnostic Forest. – MH

Select Music For Our Friends

ARTISTS: Claude Challe & Jean-Marc Chanelle • @ Gnostic Forest

From the creators of the Buddha Bar series, Claude Challe & his brother Jean- Marc have produced a range of CD’s selecting sophisticated flavours to entertain you. Each set of CD’s contains one for Chill and one for Party. On the relaxing days at home unwind and relax with Disc 1, when you feel like a party play Disc 2 and invite your friends. From $29.95 at Gnostic Forest. – MH

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Chambers Place, Woy Woy

INTHECARDS

Call Upon the Angels

from Cherub Angel By doreen virtue

You have angels next to you right now. Your angels want to help you – all you have to do is ask. You can ask quietly or loudly. Your angels hear your thoughts and feelings.

This card reminds you to ask for help with anything that makes you feel worried.

Each of the 44 cards in this unique deck is easy to read and is a tiny size that fits in young hands. The accompanying full-size guidebook provides a safe, non-denominational, and positive way for you and your children to discuss how God’s angels protect and guide us all. Doreen Virtue has made sure that the messages and delightful images are all age-appropriate and relevant to children’s concerns and daily life.

– Julita & Rhonda, Owners of Gnostic Enchantments

Winged gifts to lift your spirit We offer a wide range of winged treasures for your home, garden, family and friends or for your personal pleasure

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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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