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Health & Wellness Innovative new approaches to Healing as well as holistic methods for dealing with health issues and personal growth

Fighting Fatigue

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by Ginger McBride

earn how to fight fatigue

It can be helpful to focus on the root

naturally while improving

cause to achieve solutions. It can be

mood, focus, energy, and

surprising with a few slight changes in

concentration!

our daily lives that can be achieved.

Fighting fatigue in our daily lives is never easy. It is essential to have

We have heard our whole lives how

enough energy and focus for our work,

important exercise is. It can be a

personal lives, and various activities

fantastic tool in fighting fatigue,

we may partake in. Sometimes it

as long we remember to keep it

may seem like there is never enough

in balance, be mindful, and resist

energy throughout the day. We find

overtraining. It has been studied that

ourselves dragging mid-day, and it

exercising actually increases energy.

often feels as if we are on autopilot.

When we don't feel great, it can be

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hard to motivate ourselves to get

struggle too. Among many symptoms,

up and to move. It is probably the

we don't want to wash away vital

last thing we want to do. When we

vitamins and minerals in the process.

exercise, it releases endorphins that lift our mood and have positive feelings.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that a restful night's sleep can do

Another concept to keep in mind is

wonders for us. The typical adult

our water intake. We want to make

needs seven to eight hours of rest.

sure we are not dehydrated or less

However, it is possible to over rest.

commonly over-hydrated. Dehydration

Leaving our bodies in this state too

has been linked to moodiness, fatigue,

long may have us moving slower

and concentration issues. When

or more sluggish come morning.

properly hydrated, our vasodilation

We want to keep in mind to have

increases in our brains' arteries, which

a regular bedtime to enhance our

helps get oxygen and glucose to the

sleep-wake cycle. It is also important

brain, thus improving mood and

to note if we are tossing and turning

mental clarity. On the other hand,

and how many times we are waking

when we over-hydrate, our body can

up in the night.

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Many stimulants may feel as if they

Achieve a restful night's sleep without

contribute to our energy and focus;

feeling sluggish when the new day

however, in many cases, it is more the

comes. Strive to live a life with fewer

illusion of energy than energy itself.

stimulants. When we veer off this

Excessive caffeine is a great example

path, we may find ourselves with

of this, especially if combined with lots

less than appealing circumstances

of additives and simple sugars. We will

that affect our mental and physical

get that initial rush at first but then

health. Through lifestyle choices,

later find ourselves crashing, and even

mindfulness of our limits, we can

though we don't feel like we have a lot

improve our mood, focus, energy, and

of energy, we still struggle with going to

concentration.

sleep. This is because caffeine can stay in our system for up to fourteen hours.

We must maintain a well-balanced lifestyle—one where we exercise to enhance our mood but don't overly exhaust ourselves. Drink enough water, but don't over-hydrate to keep healthy vitamins and minerals.

Ginger McBride is a certified health coach, wellness expert, and entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping others with their health, inspiring them to reach their goals through motivation and education!

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Probiotics for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

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by Dr. Paul Haider

ew Medical revelations

Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and even

show that our gut

preventing cancer.

probiotic bacteria are essential for healing many

The number of probiotic bacteria in

diseases. Many of these illnesses

our gut should be about 4 pounds.

were thought to be incurable such

But most people only have 1/2 pound

as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,

of good bacteria and multiple pounds

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of harmful bacteria, or microscopic

the body, which predisposes a person

bacteria in their gut at all. This plays

to headaches, tension, bloating,

havoc without the immune system,

abdominal pains, diarrhea, and

our mental health, and our general

constipation. And they may even have

health and vitality.

numbness and tenderness in their joints and muscles. They may also feel

When we have an overgrowth of

like they have to urinate all the time,

bad bacteria caused by eating lots of

they have a hard time thinking and

sugar, complex carbohydrates, food

doing simple tasks, and they feel out

additives, processed food, that are

of sorts and tired.

not healthy for our body, our immune system takes a nosedive. Not only

Even many types of arthritis can

that, those very same bad bacteria

be caused by not having enough

start creating toxins in our body that

good bacteria in our gut. Those very

cause pain, inflammation, swelling,

same toxins cause inflammation

and our vitality and general energy

that creates pain and swelling. And

level drop to nothing.

we know that when our immune system is not working at full capacity

And this is what happens with

or is impaired in some way… that

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome… toxins

opens the door to cancer and many

start to build, and our body reacts

other diseases. A healthy body with

by creating exhaustion. Thus people

a powerful immune system kills

are not able to sleep well because

hundreds of cancer cells every day.

of aches and pains, their minds

But when we have toxins lowering

are fuzzy, they have sore throats

our immune system, cancer cells

all the time. They also may have

are allowed to take over and create

enlarged lymph nodes, headaches,

tumors and other types of cancer.

joint pain, extreme exhaustion, and many more symptoms. And all of

It’s vitally important that we eight

this is triggered by the lack of good

right, with at least 80 to 90% raw

probiotic bacteria in our gut.

organic foods with live enzymes. Also, remove lots of toxic chemicals from

Also, Fibromyalgia works in the same

our diet that keep us from having a

way, with lots of toxins building up in

robust immune system. Also, twice

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a week was eating live sauerkraut

Fiber is very important for a healthy

and kimchi, full of lots of probiotic

immune system. Eating whole fruits,

bacteria. And eating simple meals

whole veggies, and some whole

with lots of organic fruits and veggies

grains… creates a fiber that produces

contain the nutrients that probiotic

a good environment for probiotic

bacteria need to grow on. Plus,

bacteria to grow. And fiber promotes

removing all sugar from our diet is

peristalsis of the gut, thus preventing

important because sugar feeds the

constipation. The daily recommended

bad bacteria in our gut.

fiber intake is 25 grams, and most OM TIMES | August 2021

people fall way short of that amount.

the growth and proliferation of

Processed food contains very little

good bacteria in our colon… thus

fiber and prevents us from meeting

boosting our immune system. Not all

our 25 grams total for the day. Eating

foods have large amounts of inulin.

a whole foods/plant-based diet

Here are foods full of inulin, such as

provides lots of fiber.

chicory, which is full of inulin, adds chicory to coffee in the morning,

Eat inulin-rich foods… inulin is food

and artichokes also contain large

for probiotic bacteria. Inulin allows

amounts of inulin and fiber.

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Green onions, leeks, garlic, red beets,

the first month… and from then on 4

asparagus, legumes, Jerusalem

capsules a week. Probiotic capsules

artichokes, jicama, and bananas also

can be found at any good drugstore

contain lots of inulin. Grains also have

or health food store.

some inulin but much less than what we find in fruits and veggies. Also, the

This process can create hope for

herbs dandelion root and elecampane

those who suffer from what many

root contain inulin. Taking inulin

call incurable diseases. But they are

capsules is not a good idea because

not incurable, we now know what the

too much inulin can lead to bloating,

cause is, and we know what to do to

cramps, and pain. It’s best to eat

feel healthy again!

whole foods and have a natural intake of inulin. Foods containing inulin also

This information is meant to get you

contain oligosaccharides, which are

started, so you can do more research

high fiber carbs that are not used by

on your own. Dig a little deeper and

the body… but are broken down in the

find what works for you. This article

colon by good bacteria to thrive.

is for educational purposes only.

We strongly recommend that you

Resistant starches that do not

seek advice from a GP, a private

break down in our gut create a

doctor, or medical specialist for any

wonderful environment for growing

medical practitioner when dealing

probiotic bacteria. There are four

with ailment, illness, or a medical

types of resistant starch, and they

condition. This article is not meant

are all important. They come from

to be a scientific analysis in any way,

different types of plants – Here is a

shape, or form.

list of some fruits, veggies, and other foods that contain resistant starch.

Cooked green bananas have the largest amount of resistant starch for

Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist and Spiritual Teacher for over 25 years, helps people recover and

building probiotic bacteria.

feel healthy. You can also find

And it’s most important to

Haider, Healing Herbs, and at

Dr. Haider on FB under Dr. Paul

supplement with 4 capsules of probiotic bacteria 4 times a day for

www.paulhaider.com – feel free to connect with him any time.

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Simply Spiritual To perceive reality from a different perspective is to open oneself to the wonders and unlimited wealth of creation. Simply Spiritual offers the opportunity to visit new places, new methods, and different ways to perceive the vast human knowledge of our Universe.

Ignorance – The Root of All Suffering

by Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari

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e all know that if

significant aspect of Yoga can

we find the proper

help us find our way through our

diagnosis for our

current jungle-state of Mind. By

suffering, it is

exploring their ancient wisdom,

always easier to find more effective

we can find practical tools to use

remedies and solutions. Sages

in our daily lives. So, that in all the

belonging to all faith traditions

negativity that surrounds each one

have found common ground in

of us, we can see and explore the

diagnosing what causes human

new positive possibilities.

unhappiness. They could fathom the reasons for the suffering of humanity and found it is all in the Mind. In the following five articles, we will explore the 5 Afflictions of Mind (Pancha Kleshas) according to Rishi Patanjali,

THE FIRST AFFLICTION: SELF-FORGETFULNESS, OR AVIDYA The most unfathomable mystery in

the great sage of India.

this world is that we always take our

INTRODUCTION TO FIVE AFFLICTIONS (PANCHA KLESHAS) OF MIND

We can remember many things, but

"clothes" (body) to be who we are! we cannot remember that we are Pure Consciousness and not just an inert body. We all are suffering

Rishi Patanjali, who showed the

from a common disease called "Self-

world the path of Yoga, talks about

forgetfulness." Identified with the

the five afflictions or Pancha

body, the Mind keeps moving away

Kleshas which are at the root of

from the real within us, straying into

all pains in life: Avidya (ignorance),

materialistic desires and becoming

Asmita (ego), raga (attachment),

entrapped. We forget that we

Devesh (aversion), and Abhinivesha

are Spiritual Beings wearing the

(fear of death).

material body.

Humanity has lost its vision due to

All pains and miseries belong to

this clouded state of Mind brought

the body and impure mind. The

about by these five afflictions.

pure consciousness, or the Atman

Understanding them as the most

(Soul), is unscathed by pains and

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sufferings. But the grand illusion

For Vidya is not knowledge but

called Maya casts the spell of

wisdom with innocence. We

Avidya, and our Spiritual Self is

sacrifice our innocence by being

forgotten. Our Spiritual Journey

knowledgeable and then long to

begins with the most profound

return to our childhood innocence.

understanding that true knowledge

Maybe we play this game to be co-

is not acquired knowledge or the

creators of this Divine Drama called

intellectual, academic persona. It

life! Only the realized one knows

starts with unlearning, emptying,

the true cause of this mystery!!

de-identifying, and de-conditioning the Mind to retreat to its pure

We are not here just to be happy

essence.

and avoid unhappiness but also to contemplate what Rishi Patanjali

Most people think of Vidya as

calls the affliction or cause of our

knowledge acquired through

inner dissatisfaction. Therefore, the

intellect and the absence of this

first affliction, Avidya, needs to be

knowledge as Avidya. However,

contemplated more in our daily life.

the most intellectual and

Avidya simply is self-forgetfulness,

knowledgeable person in this

unconsciousness, and is our

world could be the victim of Avidya

biggest problem. We all need

(Self-forgetfulness), for Avidya

to wake up and become more

is to accept the transient as the

mindful and alert to recognize

eternal, the impure as pure, and the

the Soul as the "sole doer" and

unconsciousness as consciousness!

try to take our false vanity out of

That is why we find that a simple,

the way. It is said, "vidya dadati

humble, sometimes called ignorant

vinayam," meaning Vidya, proper

person reaches God faster than the

education or learning, confers

intellectual giants. Great Masters like

humility. Just think how good

Jesus, Ramakrishna, Kabir, Tulsi, or

we feel when we meet genuinely

Nanak enter this world with only the

humble and soft-spoken people,

deepest yearning to know the reality

even in unhappy situations. A true

hidden behind the veil of Maya. They

Yogi exemplifies humility. Humility

realize God. They are beacons of

is also accompanied by a simple

humanity.

innocence.

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Vidya manifests our Soul. Avidya

is superimposed! Mind's play! We

hides our Soul. Vidya sublimates our

have forgotten how to stop and see

false self, and Avidyaglorifies and

people and things with the Eye of

sustains our false self in ignorance

Awareness. That Eye sees and shows

and vanity. Should we choose Avidya

everything as One. All divisions

or Vidya? Should we be subservient to

drop. Unity prevails. That unity

our false self or allow the light of the

consciousness is God and Love!

Soul to radiate through our humility and excellence in every sphere of

Bodhi-Shuddhaanandaa

our lives? Authentic learning comes

Brahmachari is a globally

when we are prepared to learn from

acclaimed spiritual teacher.

the experience of life. Let life be a

With 40 years of meditation

continual evolution of consciousness.

experience, author, and visionary

Let life be a movement from Avidya

social advocate, founded

(self-forgetfulness) to Vidya (self-

Lokenath Divine Life Mission

awareness).

serving thousands of povertystricken individuals. Received

To be in the slumber of ignorance and

Lifetime Achievement Award,

self-forgetfulness is not the essential

House of Lords, UK, 2015. Author:

nature of humans. We are not here to

Living with My Himalayan

suffer and cause suffering to others.

Master. YouTube Channel: Bodhi

Our true nature is awakening. Indeed,

Shuddhaanandaa.

we are awakened ones. All anguish

www.courseinmindfulness.com

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Shh and Breathe Your Soul is Speaking!

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by Gail Serna

hen a person is

communicating with angels, spirit

at the correct

guides, and the Divine Creator is

stage in life,

the key to solving any problem you

one’s intuition

face in life. Once we learn the proper

will relieve suffering, enable us to

techniques and tools, individuals

make sound decisions, and discover

will be on their way to experiencing

our soul’s messages. Therefore,

peace of mind.

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5 ADVANTAGES TO DEVELOPING YOUR INTUITION

Feeling Safe in uncertain situations or toxic environments: Imagine this continuous stream that

Our intuition allows us to:

surrounds our bodies. The vibration is on a different awareness in your

• Trust and understand our higher self.

mind. It flows from one individual to another based on a person’s desired

• Feel safe in situations that are out of our control.

intent or thought. Since this is the case, some people may walk around

• Clear your aura of unwanted

with energy that is not beneficial.

energy.

• Discover the language of one’s soul.

How does this play out? When we find ourselves in the mall, at family

• Make sound decisions.

gatherings or parties with friends.

• Your emotional pain will

The minute you encounter another

lessen as you trust and

person and speak with them, their

develop your intuition.

life force energy transfers to your field. By developing our intuition,

Using myself as an example, I can

we will learn techniques on how one

give countless scenarios where

can control this transference.

my intuition has helped me. It led me to the proper doctors

Clearing Your Aura of Unwanted

in 2011 and the right treatment

Energy

plan when I had cancer. I knew that I had to go to the cancer

Our Divine Creator gave us tools

surgeon in a particular hospital

to clear energy from ourselves and

over the other choice of hospitals

others. As we perceive what is going

and doctors in my area. Using

on around us through our psychic

my psychic ability of feeling and

senses, we will notice unwanted

knowing my journey was one

energy and clear it by focusing on

of healing. I could relax, and I

loving thoughts and using prayer

am proud to report my health is

protocols. This is the basic principle

better than ever.

of Intuition Development 101.

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Psychic Senses allow us to discover

Your intuition can help you make

the language of our soul.

sound decisions.

As those of us trust our psychic senses, you will develop your psychic

Good decisions will allow you to

receptors or centers, including:

stay on the correct path. How many detours have you taken that you

• feeling (clairsentience)

wished you could have known not

• hearing (clairaudience),

to proceed and go in a different

• seeing (clairvoyance),

direction?

• knowing (claircognizance) Imagine if you are interviewing for a This expertise will help you perceive

job. First, allow for this question to be

the flow in your aura and the

at the forefront of your mind. Relax by

surrounding energy. We all have at

doing deep breathing. Take a pause

least one sense we are using already,

and see if you can tell how it makes

and we consider it a dominant

you feel in your gut or stomach? Are

psychic property. When you develop

you anxious about it? Maybe this

your intuition, you will increase the

position is not ideal, or you need to do

awareness of all of them.

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place. Or this could be a sign that you

a series of choices, and when you can

should take it but keep looking for

manage your intuition and know you

the right opportunity. Let us say you

are on the right path, a feeling of ease

feel calm in this region, then most

will wash over you.

likely it is the right job. There are many practical illustrations of how

Gail Serna is an Intuitive Reader,

your intuition can guide you down

a Psychic Medium, a Spiritual

the correct route.

Counselor, a Reiki Practitioner, and a channel for Divine energy.

By combining your psychic and your

She empowers people to make

physical senses, making correct

sound decisions, helps them gain

decisions will be easier for you. The

clarity, peace of mind, and reach

stress of daily living will disappear,

their highest potential. Gail also

and you will gain the clarity and

teaches people to develop their

wisdom to know you are walking in

own intuition that they can use

the right direction, metaphorically.

for their daily life. Connect with

As you deepen your intuition, you will

her directly through her website.

build up confidence, peace of mind

www.soulscollective.com

and live life on your own terms. Life is

& linktr.ee/gailserna

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Unheard Sounds: Do They Bless or Curse us?

by Jill Mattson

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V

ibrations constantly

sounds positively alter living things in

change us! Tiny sounds

the plant kingdom and ourselves!

may only change us a little bit, but their impact

A bizarre sound experiment revealed

adds up when we are constantly

that people are affected they cannot

bombarded. Think of the "seemingly

hear nor see. Scientists from Liverpool's

inconsequential" influence of the

Metropolitan Cathedral analyzed

Colorado River, having no effect on

the responses of 250 people who

the rocks. Then you look up and see

listened to a 50 minute piano recital

the Grand Canyon – the spectacular

with inaudible vibrations, too low in

result of continuous tiny pulses of soft

pitch for them to hear. The audience's

flowing water. Little packets of steady,

emotions intensified as the inaudible

subtle energy can change our worlds.

sound vibrations were blasted out.

Those feeling uncomfortable before

We would not walk into a hospital and

the concert got increasingly angry.

randomly start taking other people's

Others, who were initially happy, got

medications, which are not tailored

progressively more joyful.

to our unique needs. Yet, we are subject to auditory "mystery" energy

In experiments, people felt physical

that definitely changes us – slowly

effects from the silent blasts: tingling

but surely. Science confirms that

in the back of the neck and a strange

waves nearby affect one another –

stomach feeling.[1] This should

changing our very essence. From

not surprise us as many scientists

vibrations emanating from nature

confirmed harmful effects from

and the midnight sky – to cell phones

unheard or unseen vibrations, such

and microwaves – we are constantly

as microwaves and electrical energy.

soaking energy. Yet, we remain

A science experiment conducted by

unaware as to how our auditory meals

students in Denmark demonstrated

affect us!

that unheard vibrations from cell phones mutilated bean sprouts in days.

Let's explore the dark side of "unheard sounds" and ponder if we are "lambs to

It is well documented that sound

the slaughter." Next, we will adventure

entrains brainwaves, creating specific

to the light side, investigating how

states of consciousness. Of course,

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music makes us feel as we dance to a

altered with unheard sounds,

lively beat and feel sad with another

with a similar result – altering

song. Clearly, vibrations of sound

our consciousness. Can we be

change us.

brainwashed or influenced – without a clue as to what is impacting us?

At least within the hearing spectrum, we know the impact of sound vibrations because we

Do we choose our emotions and

can hear them. Vibrations, even

thoughts, or do we respond like

those unheard, can intensify our

robots to unseen vibrations?

emotions – for better or worse. Our

Inaudible vibrations have a

brain waves can be deliberated

substantial impact on us – our body,

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mind, and feelings. We are helpless

country. This seems like quantum

to avoid the strong influences. Waves

entanglement (when two energies

near combine – like it or not.

link on the quantum level and affect another, even at long distances).

Finally, are there "Sound Stalkers?"

Are people creating unheard blasts

If this idea is not delightful enough,

to hurt people? Given all the people

researchers display plants "singing."

creating computer viruses with the

The plant's tiny vibrations are too soft

intent of wreaking havoc… this action

for us to hear but may account for why

would not be hard to conceive of. We

we feel uplifted in a botanical garden

should monitor unheard vibrations

or calm down in nature. Unconsciously

and be warned of their effects.

these "plant songs" lull us into harmony

Ultimately, when are we going to

and a sense of wellbeing. People have

take what we listen to seriously?

hooked electrodes to plants' leaves and roots - to musical instruments,

Sound blasts can be used for good –

producing fairy-like music: a new

for nutrition, to encourage positive

genre? An experiment at Dananhur

emotions, elevate our consciousness

in Italy showed plants connected to

and awareness, and more. Plants

electronic instruments, producing

respond to music, growing better

exquisite music. Listen to this concert at

while listening to classical music, but

the YouTube video in the footnotes.[2]

how does sound change the plant's The Kairos Institute of Sound Healing

physicality?

in New Mexico tested if sound In the book, The Secret Life of

vibrations enhanced crop growth.

Plants, researchers hooked plants to

They played tuning forks and hand

machines resembling lie detectors,

chimes over seedlings. The forks

which revealed their response to

were tuned to the frequency made

threatening behavior. Wow! Plants

by Mars and Venus moving in their

possess an awareness of their

orbits and other frequencies found

wellbeing and surroundings. Even

in space (raised octaves into hearing

more startling, the plants showed a

range).[3] Their findings showed

response to their owner's wellbeing,

that sound vibrations improved seed

even if the owners were across the

germination. And also improved the

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quantity and quality of produce,

much when fed at other times. How

production longevity, pollination, and

did the plant know when dawn was?

plant size.[4]

Carlson noticed that birds' choruses sing loudly at dawn. When he played

Dan Carlson of Sonic Bloom noticed

local bird chirps at any time of the

that plants' use of nutrients spikes at

day, the plant acted as if it was dawn

dawn. Plants do not benefit nearly as

and utilized more nutrients. At least

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one way that the plants told time

exempt? In the future, mankind will

was with sound. Carlson sells plant

use sound to control their body, mind,

food packaged with a recording of

and emotions, harnessing sound for

bird chirps and boasts a 100 percent

benefits.

increase in plant growth.[5] Once again, a link appears between sound

Jill Mattson, a four-time author &

and the plants' wellbeing.

composer of Sound Healing CDs, combining Healing techniques

Joel Sternheimer, a French physicist,

with Award-Winning Music. Free

calculated the vibrations of the amino

mp3's - Solfeggio, Star, Flower

acids in plants. After he figured the

Frequencies, Fibonacci, and natural

tones of each, he organized the amino

tones. www.jillswingsoflight.com

acids in the same way they were in the plant's protein. When he played the

[1] www.reversespins.com/Music_

"plant's song" back to the plant, the

and_Sound.html

plants' growth nearly doubled with resistance to drought and disease.

[2] www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nXhhAXjKmIU

What do we learn from all this? Are plants far greater beings than we

[3] They also used planetary

expected? Are they also exquisite

gongs tuned to the "three cycles

musicians? Perhaps the biggest

of the Earth: the four seasons,

lesson is that sounds below our

the Earth spinning on her axis,

hearing range significantly impact

and the Earth going through its

the energies of living things: body,

processional cycle."

mind, and emotions. At the very least, in a romantic picture, we are bathed

[4] Leeds, Joshua. The Power

unconsciously in plant songs and

of Sound: How to be Healthy

lullabies of the stars.

and Productive Using Music and Sound, Healing Arts Press:

Sound and music enhance the health

Vermont, 2001, 2010, Pgs. 207-209.

of plants. Yet, we stubbornly believe that we are not influenced by sound

[5] dancarlsonsonicbloom.com

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Five Ways To Live Life With Out The Rulebook

by Kate Rose

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ife can be pretty amazing

the times things didn’t work, all

once you throw out the

the times you were hurt or felt

rule book. Once you stop

rejection, or the disapproving stares

doing things because

of people who don’t really matter.

you’re supposed to, and instead,

Honestly, there is no other way

you decide with your heart and your

to live life. Apply for that new job;

soul about what’s truly suitable for

call that friend you haven’t talked

you and your journey.

to in a while; say you’re sorry and move on, and that particular lover

Be weird. No, really. Let that freak

you can’t stop thinking about? Let

flag fly.

them know you love them. Fear is the limit that holds you back from

Personally, I spent the better part

your greatness. Don’t let this stop

of my teenage years and young

you and try anyway. You never know

adulthood unsuccessfully trying to

how amazing life can be until you

blend in with everyone else. It was

actually give it a try.

done in many ways, whether it was with music, clothing, pastimes.

Listen to your heart. People are complicated, and the right thing

I erroneously assumed that my value

may not make sense.

was measured based on the ability to blend in. Boy, did I have it wrong?

We feel that good isn’t good enough

It’s incredible how much easier it

many times, and sometimes even

becomes to throw the rule book out

sound can be wrong. Our heads are

after you hit thirty, and I couldn’t be

destined to mess us up. There may

happier I did. I am a weird freaky self.

not be a logical reason you should

An artist, yogi, hippy burning incense

take that new job, why you should

loving fancy drink making and lover

end that relationship, or why you

of life. The best part? Through the

feel drawn to someone. But there

years, I have the close friends I do now

will be those moments through

because I embrace my weirdness, and

your head can’t figure out that you

they love me for exactly who I am.

need to give up control to your

Screw Fear. Seriously. Fear is there

heart. Let your heart lead you, and

in your head, reminding you of all

you’ll never be led astray.

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Live for the moment in this fast-

although no judgment if you do. But

paced society. We can order take

it’s more about a way of living life.

out, find a date and book a vacation all within five minutes without ever

Start your day imagining your car

getting dressed or leaving your bed.

is a spaceship as you drop your kids

It’s hard to slow down and live in the

off at school. When meeting friends

present moment. Many of us get

for dinner or drinks in the evening,

up and go to jobs we are supposed

making up fun-themed parties.

to or live our daily activities because

Plan picnics in the middle of the

we are supposed to. We forget about

living room.

living in the moment, about finding joy every day. Living in the moment

Roast marshmallows in the fireplace.

doesn’t mean dropping off the grid

Relaxing in a candlelit lavender-

and living in a cabin in the woods,

scented bath.

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A life well-lived is a life where

danced upon our back. Also, we feel

even the small moments become

the way the hair along your neck

memorable. You don’t need a

stands up when your lover whispers

private jet or unlimited funds to

into your ear. Life is meant for love,

make this happen, just a little

so live it up, and get down—every

imagination and a desire to make

damn day.

every moment count.

Amazingly, we find time for once Make Love. Make a lot of it; every

we stop doing what we think we are

day. This is by far my favorite.

supposed to do. So, why not call out

Move through your day as if each

of work today, surprise your lover,

movement is a precursor to sex,

and go on an adventure! Make every

to your lover touching you. Make

moment count.

yourself feel beautiful, whether that means dreads or a polished

After all, it’s the journey, not the

bob; a pencil skirt, or tye-dye,

destination, which matters the most.

whatever is attractive for you, and own it. Feel the movement in your body as you walk or the way your eyes sparkle when you’re talking about something your passionate about.

Make love to every moment of your day; embrace your sexuality and the infinite pleasure that it brings. Live for bringing joy to your lover, and don’t be afraid to bring happiness to yourself.

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DO ANIMALS SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION? Animals are depressed for the same reasons as humans. However, they perceive reality in a very different way from ours.

Why do animals get depressed?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are about 300 million people with depression in the world. So, it was just a matter of time before the question arose of whether animals are depressed or not.

Depression is a disease with increasing visibility, as well as the theme of animal welfare.

Interestingly, the reasons that trigger depression in an animal are diverse, but at the same time, enormously similar to those found in the human species.

Many Signs are observed when animals become depressed.

Animals are sentient beings, despite not communicating verbally like us, showing depression in other equally indicative ways.

Some of the most common signs of depression in (almost) all species are as follows:

Anhedonia: inability to feel pleasure, usually manifested by behaviors such as no play, decreased sexual activity, or direct signs of sadness - such as crying in dogs or tears in elephants.

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Anorexia: Loss of appetite. Most animals in deep sadness tend to stop eating.

Reasons why animals get depressed.

As social mammals, we find it easier to

Abnormal behaviors: stereotypes, selfmutilation, or other behaviors.

Stereotypes are repeated movements without any biological sense that are maintained over time.

These behaviors are a clear indication of depression, especially in mammals.

Although the animals most studied initially share life with humans - such as livestock animals - signs of depression are being found in more and more species.

The reality is Animals can get depressed.

empathize with those similar to us since the brain mechanisms that regulate basic emotions - happiness, fear, sadness, anger, and disgust - are the same for everyone. Thanks to this, you will find many noticeable reasons for depression in animals.

1. Traumatic events

The death of a family member, moments of intense terror, or mistreatment are events in an animal's life - human or not - that can create that state of extreme sadness that affects them at all levels.

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The case of the chimpanzee Flint, studied by primatologist Jane Goodall, is famous for being one of the first to report the presence of pathological mourning in non-human primates. Flint was so depressed after her mother's death that she stopped eating until he died too.

2. Deprivation of Liberty

Captivity is one of the most common triggers of depression and other behavioral disorders in animals. The signs of depression in enclosed living beings are so widespread that the ethical debate about zoos, circuses, animal sales, and industrial operations seems to be endless.

3. All animals are depressed when they are mistreated

In those times, the typical image of the chained and hungry dog is the perfect example of arousing empathy.

The direct experience of continuous aggression, abandonment, or deprivation of stimuli is the cause of depression in almost all species.

This reason was one of the first to be studied, thanks to the natural tendency

Depression and Prudence

The study of the animal mind is a path that our species has just begun to take.

While some things are pretty evident like a cow screaming for days when separated from its calf - others are less obvious. The balance between empathy and prudence has not yet been found.

Our general tone is because it is easy to empathize with other vertebrate species when it comes to events such as the death of a family member or confinement.

However, as we move away from our phylogenetic branch, more and more specifications require caution when making statements about depression.

The good thing about all of this is that research on animal behavior is becoming more comprehensive. What unites us and separates us from other living beings is intertwined in a beautiful complexity that promises to answer everything.

Tips for cheering up depressed pets.

The mood of animals is very important for their health and quality of life.

of human beings to feel rejection when witnessing direct violence.

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Although veterinarians cannot diagnose depression in dogs, there are specific symptoms similar to those suffered by humans that can deteriorate these animals' health.

What are the symptoms of depressed pets?

As with people, depressed pets lose any trace of interest in the environment, become withdrawn and without energy, with no appetite or desire to leave the house.

These symptoms can also be a consequence of a latent medical problem, so it is advisable to take the animal to the veterinarian as soon as possible to rule out other diseases. Some of the causes of this symptom are sudden changes in the environment, the arrival of another pet or baby, or drastic changes in your routine.

How to Treat and Encourage Depressed Pets

Most dogs overcome this emotional shock with a little love and extra exercise. However, guardians who notice this change in mood and focus on spending more time with their dogs doing what they love and giving snacks when the dog is engaged in activities or more active are more likely to succeed.

If, for example, it is a big dog that needs open spaces and many exercises to be himself, but that lives in a small apartment in the city where he spends a lot of time alone, a drastic change of environment is recommended.

While certain breeds of large dogs may be more apt, the truth is that not all dogs can live in a large city. And if depressive symptoms persist, despite the tutor's efforts, it may be time to find someone who can provide the environment the animal needs.

Can I medicate an animal with depression?

Surprisingly, the answer is yes. There are antidepressant medications that work on both animals and people. Even animal therapists who, while not 100% effective, can help your four-legged friend deal with aggressive or selfdestructive behaviors. Most animal therapists are ethologists. They are specialists in animal behavior and can help tutors improve their relationship with their pets and deal with real traumas or phobias that hinder their relationship with other animals or other people.

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Relationships The interconnectiveness among all human beings and, consequently, the relationships among us are the focus of this section. The dynamics of the web of connections we make is one of the most prominent aspects of human existence: how we interlace with each other’s existence in a meaningful way.

Romantic Love and Spiritual Awakening

by Johanna Kern

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ith the

while experiencing fear and trying

understanding and

to remedy the emptiness with an

Acceptance of Love

illusion of material abundance.

comes a gift, which

we learn to embrace awakening. Our

What is this "Oneness" that some

romantic Love can help us to open

people talk about? Why is it

the door to receive that gift.

important to understand what it means? And – what are we supposed

When we are born, we are filled with

to do with such knowledge?

the energy of Love, and we expect to be loved. We assume that the

Love, spiritual growth, and being one

world is full of Love, and we are in

with all – remain abstract concepts

shock when we experience coldness,

for the mind, as long as there is a split

indifference, or pain. To a bit of child,

between such concepts and the life

Love is a necessity equal to food and

we actually live.

water. In fact, lack of Love is more damaging to a child than poverty.

To recognize all as part of the One Whole is to perceive and

When we experience a lack of Love

acknowledge pure Love in all. The

from others, we replace our innate

energy of Love surrounds us, flows

joy with fear and isolate ourselves

through us, and comes from us.

from others with thick "walls" to With the understanding and

avoid further pain.

Acceptance of Love comes a When we separate ourselves from

gift, which we learn to embrace:

others, we separate ourselves from

awakening. Our romantic Love can

Oneness and suffer or – suffer and

help us to open the door to receive

cause suffering.

that gift.

Separation from Oneness is a sign

The evolution of true Love in

of disconnection from the energy

a relationship always includes

of Love. Disconnection from Love is

the gradual exploration and

a sign of dwelling in the hypnotic

experiencing the 7 aspects of

Illusion of being in control of our fate

Universal Love: Joy, Acceptance,

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Lowliness (as in being humble),

From Joy – emerges Acceptance,

Equality, Surrender, Equilibrium and

which is the second aspect of

Reconciliation.

Universal Love.

It happens when we recognize

True Love is not blind. It has an x-ray

and truly appreciate someone on

vision. It will look past your traits

a deeper level. When we admire

and past your looks. It will know

who they are beyond their physical

whether your behavior, emotions,

appearance or personality traits –

or any of your patterns are a true

we have a quiet, pleasant feeling

expression of who you are or just

deep inside. It is a very different

your subconscious programming.

feeling than being swept off our

Love will appreciate you for you.

feet by somebody's beauty or

Acceptance has a profound impact

personality traits. It is a deep and

on how we want to cherish our

sincere feeling which surprisingly

partner, and so it prompts us to

translates to Joy.

invite romance into our life.

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Commitment is closely related

Equality leads to Surrender to Love's

to the next aspect of Love. That

energy, which teaches us that there

aspect is called Humility (or

needs to be Equilibrium between

Lowliness). In a relationship of

fulfilling our and our partner's/

true Love, Humility affects how

spouse's desires a balancing our

we honor the other person's

preferences. Such Surrender to Love

truthfulness and not consider

means true Reconciliation with

any of our needs more important

Love.

than theirs.

Reconciliation with Love leads to The very beautiful aspect of Love

awakening:

that follows Acceptance is Equality.

When we recognize Equality in our

According to what many

relationship, we recognize our equal

philosophers, mystics, and belief

rights and privileges to create the

systems have been saying for

incredible relationship we want.

thousands of years, and according

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to quantum field theory, the

high-f requency Intentions have

higher the frequency of vibrations,

enormous power to change reality

the higher their impact on

in a blink of an eye because of the

everything else.

quality of their vibrations. And they open the door for receiving the gift

When we examine human

of "awakening."

brainwaves, for instance, we find out that those of the highest frequency

Our Romantic Love allows us to

of vibration, especially Gamma

open that gate.

waves, are related to expanded consciousness, altruism, and the so-

We are lovers by nature. Let us Love.

called "higher virtues." Researchers

Let us be loved. And let us be Love.

are still puzzled because Gamma rhythms modulate perception and

Johanna Kern is a transformational

consciousness, disappearing under

teacher, filmmaker, and multiple

anesthesia or in a deep trance.

award-winning authors of "365 (+1) Affirmations to Create A Great

Another mystery for science is

Life", "Secrets of Love for Everyone,"

how Gamma waves are being

"Master and the Green-Eyed Hope,"

generated – since their high

etc. She practices and shares

frequency is far above neuronal

the Master Teachings of HOPE,

firing. It means that the brain

helping people find their own

cannot produce such waves –

power and progress in all life areas.

according to traditional scientific

Her story received international

research. (However, much more

attention, winning praise by

research is required since the brain

readers in North America and

"re-wired" for spiritual logic, which

Europe, and endorsement by three

uses high-frequency vibrations –

world-renowned experts: Stanley

functions differently from the brain

Krippner, Ph.D., Jerry Solfvin, Ph.D.,

using sensory logic).

and Brian Van der Horst. www.johannakern.com

Expanded consciousness, altruism,

& www.facebook.com/

unconditional Love – that is, the

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Metaphysics

Creating the Music of Love

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By Jill Mattson

veryone knows that Music

Both energies have waves, which

creates feelings. But "Can

combine in close proximity.

music create love?"

Emotions, such as love

Recall how the soundtrack of

and the energy of Music, are more

a movie makes you feel. The

connected than we ever imagined!

soundwaves play your "feelings," as

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if your body is a harp. Music triggers

from our subconscious mind as

your feelings. Hence Music can

an automated response. We can

indeed boost love.

program desired feelings by playing Music repeatedly. We can gain a

Music can create love, but a song

good habit from listening to Music

is fleeting, and so is its impact. The

in the background. This feeling is

bigger question is, what kind of

now dominant in our personality. It

listening-dosage creates a more

is part of characteristic essence. No

lasting love? You must listen until

willpower or attention is required

you fill up with so much love that it

for this upgrade. We can even sleep

alters your character. That is a lot of

with the special Music, as our ears

listening.

never sleep. (Imagine making progress while you sleep!) This

Using Music to enhance love may

powerful treatment is accessible, free,

seem crazy, but not so in antiquity.

or inexpensive and can be repeated

Ancient man created positive feelings

and repeated.

through Music and then listened for an incredible amount of time.

Music is a source of energy that can

With each listening, they ingested a

intensify love. How can we use this

tiny amount of this desired energy

to our advantage? For example, if

via Music. For example, if they

you wish to acknowledge your loved

wished to make a boy ferocious, he

one's beauty – be it their personality

was constantly exposed to furious

or appearance, then play beautiful

Music. Likewise, a gentle person was

Music to amplify the feeling of beauty.

cultivated with continual soft Music.

The author created the Deep Wave

Ancient sages prescribed listening to

Beauty CD, designed with beautiful

something special – many thousands

Music to make you feel beautiful. To

of times until it was dominant energy

stretch your idea of what Music can

within one's personality. Ancient

do for you, Deep Wave Beauty also

masters considered this the quick

contains frequencies associated with

way to change one's personality.

vitamins, collagen, and muscle in the face and neck. Think of this Music as

We gain a habit of repeating targeted

aural makeup, delivering the feeling

feelings repeatedly until they surface

of beauty on many levels.

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Yet another way to use Music to

and time. The song also serves up the

enhance your message of love is to

feelings that you had back then, a

send your feelings in your words.

moment of youthening.

Remember emotions and sounds combine into one wave. You can

Here's a nifty trick to use Music to

say "hello," communicating that

enhance love. Identify a piece of

you love someone or are angry.

Music for your loved one and make

Imagine - if every word that came

it "your song." When this song

out of your mouth carried the

is played, your feelings become

energy of love. Your whole life would

entwined with the Music's feelings,

change. It would be like Valentine's

as both the sounds and emotions

Day all year long.

combine into one energy. This song now creates your feelings

Music links to our memories. When

of love whenever you hear it. The

you hear a song from your youth,

memorable song you bonded your

you remember when you heard it.

surfaces to is like a safety deposit

It transports you back to that place

box of love. You can create such

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treasure troves of love that you can

of Sound Healing! She has

dip into – perhaps when you need it

produced nine CDs with

the most. Your love song is a gift that

intriguing, magical tracks using

can keep on giving.

ancient & modern techniques & particular healing frequencies to

Love exists without Music, but

achieve profound benefits. Jill

special Music can enhance it. Music

is a four-time author. (The Lost

communicates love like no words

Waves of Time – Best Book of

can, and "photos and stores" it for

2016 and Best Alternative Science

later enjoyment! Music can uplift

book of 2016, Deep Wave Body

you ever so subtly - with each

Healing CD– Best Sound Healing

transformative listen!

CD of 2016, Contacting Angels & Masters CD – Best CD of 2015 and

Jill Mattson is a prolific Artist,

Deep Wave Beauty CD – Best

Musician, and Author. Jill is

New Age CD – Silver Award). Free

a widely recognized expert

Music & School of Sound Healing

and composer in the field

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The Astral Travel Phenomenon

By Judi Lynch

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A

stral travel is the belief

For many years, Dr. Raymond Moody,

that the soul can leave the

a physician, psychologist, philosopher,

body, visiting other places

and author, interviewed hundreds of

on Earth and beyond. Also

people who had experienced out-of-

known as 'soul travel,' the practice is

body events. Well known for his books

taught with meditation techniques and

about life after death and near-death

affirmed by repeating mantras in Sehaj

experiences (NDE), a term he invented

yoga to visit Heaven's many planes.

in 1975, he collected information and defined these experiences'

Helen Keller described an astral travel

common qualities. He identified

experience like this, "I have been far

nine elements of a near-death out-

away all this time, and I haven't left

of-body experience. There are similar

the room...It was clear to me that

accounts of people who reported their

it was because I was a spirit that I

consciousness was floating above their

had so vividly 'seen' and felt a place

bodies. Others had seen themselves in

a thousand miles away. Space was

surgery or when they were receiving

nothing to spirit!"

life-saving assistance.

Astral travel has been documented

Many people have experienced astral

by many throughout history. In

travel unexpectedly while dreaming

1875 Helena Blavatsky founded the

without fully understanding what

Theosophical Society, whose teachings

happened. It's really more than just

included the ability to transcend the

feeling the anxiety of an 'out of body

body through spirit travel to anywhere.

experience, which is a different event

The religion of Eckankar describes

altogether. It knows you are visiting

astral travel as a movement of the soul

somewhere else. You are remote,

closer to the heart of God. One of the

viewing what is around you and

basic tenets is that soul (the true self)

speaking to other souls who are also

may be experienced separate from the

astral traveling. You have information

physical body and in full consciousness

that you would never have known if

travel freely in "other planes of

not for astral travel. We travel in our

reality. This is attained by shifting the

dream state while sleeping most of the

awareness from the body to the inner

time and may not remember it upon

planes of existence.

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no real 'proof' that it is possible, but

of your thoughts and emotional

they don't have any that it definitely

state to choose what you want your

isn't either. Hopefully, scientists

experience. If not, you can attract

will soon discover a way to 'see' it

energies that can do more harm than

happening, and we will understand

good. It has been suggested that if

more about consciousness. The pineal

you are highly depressed, actively

gland inside the brain is a miraculous

practicing astral projection may not be

part of this phenomenon.

a good idea. It's best to enter the astral worlds with temperance, projecting a

Many metaphysics courses teach that

pleasant frame of mind.

you can fly, walk through walls, and bi-locate (experience multiple streams

In meditation, astral travel allows us

of consciousness) in the astral worlds

to become attuned with the universal

when purposely traveling. It is also

energies available to life forms. We can

taught that you must be in control

call on the metaphysical abilities that

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are constantly evolving in humans to help us bring in peace, calm, healing

Judi Lynch is a psychic

power, and information we so dearly

medium, intuitive counselor,

need. There are many techniques and

healing channel, and author.

methods available to study. Practice is

She is president of the Crystal

necessary to help call in the energetic

Healing Foundation, Inc., a

frequencies to affect our dream state.

501(c) spiritual charity and

With time, a practitioner can exit a

writer for OM Times Magazine.

dream and re-enter. As more people

She has authored two books,

become aware of this, past beliefs of

Friends with Lights and

what is and isn't possible will transform

Conscious Ascension, and has

into a greater understanding of our

read for clients worldwide. To

evolution. Souls alive in human bodies

learn more or contact for a

with divine connections to help us

session, see judilynch.com

connect, survive and thrive.

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Personal Growth & Development We grow as individuals as we face challenges and overcome life’s obstacles. This section is dedicated to helping you chart your course.

7 Ways to Make Clear And Conscious Decisions

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by Gia Dalton

re you making decisions

purely reactive place, without careful

in the heat of the

consideration?

moment or rushing into commitments when

Decisions made hastily can be

you feel tired, angry, frustrated, or

irrational and illogical. The angst you

vulnerable? Are your choices made

feel afterward is a clear indication of

from a strained, forced, impulsive, or

your misalignment with them. When

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you make conscious decisions from a

transformative and rewarding. By

peaceful state of awareness, you feel

changing your perception, feelings

relaxed, confident, and empowered

surrounding the situation will

with a clear, uncluttered mind.

change too.

Feelings, both positive and

Examine the situation from several

negative, are often perceived as

different perspectives. Consider

signals from the subconscious,

alternatives and the consequence

meant for guidance. Conscious

of each. A deliberate response

decisions are made with full

is more effective than a purely

awareness of what is happening

emotional reaction.

around you and inside you.

2. Everything that is meant for you...

Having cognizance of your feelings

will find its way to you. Life is

and others' feelings will allow you

constantly changing. The situation

to make decisions deliberately and

can change too. Many issues have

with clear intention.

a way of working out on their own.

Sometimes the best decision is

1. If someone betrays, ignores, or lets you down, trust that it is

deciding to not make one. Set it to the side, and revisit it later.

part of a bigger picture. When you feel hurt, vulnerable, or angry,

3. Joy comes flooding in when

chances are any decision made

you release yourself and others

from this place may be irrational.

from having to live according

They will lack good judgment and

to a set plan. The ego wants to

not for your highest good. Making

judge, compare, compete, and

a permanent decision, based on a

place blame. Knowing oneself,

momentary and perhaps temporary

you are aware of your feelings and

feeling, could lead to regret

how those feelings play into the decision-making process.

Every relationship is an opportunity to learn, grow and

Suppose you are giving or

evolve. Changing your perception

receiving ultimatums, demanding

of the situation can be profoundly

a response within a short amount

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of time, when you are angry. In

time, will come across a lot more

that case, this behavior is often

reasonably.

viewed as aggressive, lacking compromise, and threatening.

Decisions made with patience bring a feeling of relief. Most

An ultimatum that is made

ultimatums are given and made

after careful reflection, calmly,

with haste. Before making, or

thoughtfully, rationally, objectively,

responding to an ultimatum,

and realistically, with consideration

consider the coping skills and

of the consequences, at the right

state of mind of the person you

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are dealing with. Ultimatums

When faced with any decision,

should be handled respectfully

remain open. Think outside the box.

and with grace.

Opportunity does not; only knock once. Opportunities come, again and

4. Be thankful for what you have.

again, flowing towards you, bringing

Try to Practice gratitude. Some of

you closer to your desires, and always

the best days of your life haven't

for the highest good.

happened yet. The Universe is abundant, with many blessings

Don't be afraid to pass on

on the way.

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commitments, or opportunities you

you are tired, not feeling well,

do not feel aligned with. You will know

sleep-deprived, or taking certain

the time is right by the way you think.

prescription medications, it is not good to make a decision.

Trust your intuition. It is your inner guidance system. If you have a

The best decisions are made

nagging feeling that something is not

when you are well-rested, with an

right, making a decision one way or

uncluttered, clear mind, from a place

the other may not be the right time.

of balance, alignment, and peace.

5. Be confident and bold. Act with

7. Everything you are meant to

expectancy. Get yourself right, and

accomplish, discover, create,

then make a decision. It is best to

invent, aspire to, or have will find

come from a place of love. If you are

its way to you. This mantra can

feeling agitated or frustrated, those

help you through the decision-

emotions are mired with negativity.

making process. Believe precisely:

A decision made at this time may

You are where you are meant to be.

not be for your highest good.

Making decisions consciously Confident, bold, empowering

from a place of peace is a practice

decisions are made after

that will empower you to live

careful consideration and quiet

authentically, deliberately, and

meditation. Have faith that you

with loving intention.

are where you are meant to be.

Know that everything happens for

Gia Dalton is a Visionary Writer,

a divine reason, and at the perfect

Doctor of Oriental Medicine,

time, for your highest good.

Acupuncture Physician, Teacher, Speaker, Coach, and Intuitive

6. Before making any decision, get

Life Strategist. "My mission is to

a good night's sleep. Things often

Motivate, Empower and Inspire

look different in the morning. Take

the lives of others with Integrity,

a walk. Get some exercise, meditate

Beauty, and Love."

or take a yoga class. Allow yourself

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The Infinite Loop of The Past

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by Melvin D. Nix

hat's on your mind?

life, but you don't know why? If so, this article is for you!

Do you spend your time reflecting on

painful situations? Are your habitual

Our Mind - The Computer That Operates Us

thoughts on past achievements? Do you keep attracting similar situations,

The most sophisticated computer

people, and circumstances in your

systems in the world are modeled

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after how our brains function.

stuck will usually cause your

Computers have a memory

computer to crash. If your thoughts

where programs are stored and

are stuck in the past, you will

recalled. Computer programs

respond to situations based upon

make decisions, send and receive

outdated information.

information and generate output.

Our minds operate just like an

You will tend to react rather

advanced computer system.

than respond. Instead of being optimistic about an opportunity,

The Past - Our Primary Operating

you will frame it in a past failure

System

and not proceed towards something that may benefit you and those you love.

Our past is the software that governs our lives. Within its data are a combination of fond memories as

It’s Time To Upgrade Your Internal

well as pain and trauma. The past

Hardware

stores our fears, limitations, wounds, and harmful experiences. When

Now that we understand how

we continuously recall the past, we

the past keeps us trapped in a

limit our progress, stunt our growth,

repeating pattern let's discuss how

and never exceed our limitations. It

to break the cycle. This process

prohibits us from being present in

begins with taking responsibility

our lives. We tend to miss important

for what we accept into our minds

details that are occurring, and we

and what choosing to recall.

miss opportunities.

The Subconscious Mind Are You Stuck in An Endless Loop?

Our Storage and Recall Software

In computer programming, an

Our consciousness is composed of

infinite loop is a sequence of

our conscious and subconscious

instructions that will continue

minds. Who we are is entirely based

endlessly unless an external

on the conditioning/programming

intervention occurs. When a loop

of our subconscious mind? The

occurs, your program becomes

conditions of our environment, the

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words that were spoken to us by

decide what we will do next. Will

friends and family, and all of the

we run or stand and fight? Will

situations we have encountered

we listen to our partner during an

are stored in our subconscious.

argument, or will we assume that we already know the answers and

When events took place in our

ignore them. These decisions will

past, the subconscious took a

all be made based upon what we

snapshot and stored every detail

recall and how we process what is

of the event. When we have new

currently happening. The only way to

experiences, this information

successfully navigate these situations

gets recalled, and we have to

is to be fully present and aware.

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Melvin D Nix is a spiritual teacher,

Breaking The Loop

author, and motivational speaker.

Centering your thoughts, emotions,

He hosts a weekly broadcast

and awareness on the present

called "Putting On The Pneu You"

moment is the most efficient way to

(pronounced New You). Melvin

operate. The more we practice letting

teaches how to apply universal

go of the past, we open up our lives

spiritual concepts and principles

and hearts to receive healing from

in an easy-to-understand format

our wounds, and it will allow us to

so that anyone can use them and

break the loop and become the best

see tangible results in their daily

versions of ourselves.

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What's Stopping You from Making That Change?

F

by Veronica Lee

or many, the restrictions of

had to disconnect from our everyday

the pandemic have forced

activities, this time of "isolation"

us to examine our lives.

has offered us a thought-provoking

Whether we have been

mirror. Most notably, the reflection

shut out of our in-person jobs, shut in

of how we spend our time - which

with our families underfoot, or have

paves our life direction - is staring

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accusingly at us with, "Well, is this working for you? Is this what you truly

• Fear – of the unknown, change, wrong decisions, and oh my!

• Uncertainty – lack of clarity about

want?"

what to do, need for assurances Regardless of pandemic restrictions, it is helpful to face these questions with willingness and wonder. Use the

• Lack of Confidence - Who, me? I can't do that, can I? • Lack of Support – little or no

opportunity to think of possibilities,

encouragement or guidance, not

have conversations with loved ones,

enough-ness

imagine where you'd rather be, what

• A concern of Hurting Others – If

your life would look like ten years

I make this change, how will it

from now. Ask yourself, "What will my

affect them?

life FEEL like if I keep doing what I

• Belief in Permission – waiting for

am doing for the next five years? Am

a green light from the universe or

I living in joy? Is my life fulfilling and

others • Disconnection from Soul

aligned with my soul?"

Purpose – the uncertainty of self, purpose or direction, loss of joy

Provoked by our collective predicament, our souls are longing for us to reconnect with meaning and

Let's take a look at each one and, in

joy and take steps to create the life

doing so, perhaps do a bit of inner

we really want.

reflection.

Yet we often meet these soul

PRACTICALITY

stirrings with hesitation, concern, and a plethora of "good reasons" to

Many efficient people box themselves

keep our status quo, even if we are

into mediocre contentment that feels

miserable. The biggest obstacles we

comfortable to the mind but lacks

face when contemplating significant

heart-luster. Often they build for

life changes are:

safety and eventually hit the wall of boredom or dissatisfaction. Then guilt

• Practicality – the need to be

(and worry) arises when they think

"stable" and keep everything in

of venturing out. Why rock the boat?

place

They insist and tighten the anchor.

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Examine your need to stay within

along the way. There is always

the confines of practicality. Likely

something to fear. And, for the most

you are far safer than you recognize;

part, our fears are simply fears. We

you've got security blankets galore

meet life's challenges and usually

and can probably cut some up

survive them. Sometimes we emerge

to make that quilt you've always

wounded and need healing, but - as

envisioned.

they say - more potent than our fear.

FEAR

Whether it's "False Evidence Appearing Real" inciting you to

Fear is a biggie and can keep one

"Forget Everything And Run" or you

spinning for decades, finding

believe "For Everything A Reason"

different concerns and scenarios

and choose to "Face Everything and

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Rise," the choices in perspective and

uncomfortable. We don't like things

action are always yours. How would

being too different from our comfort

your life change if you faced your

zone, wildly the unexpected. Though

fears instead of succumbing to them?

we can make conscientious decisions and plan well, there are always

UNCERTAINTY

uncertainties in the ethers and may even materialize.

The human condition appreciates, even thrives on, certainty. Sleep

But even with life's regularities, there

patterns, the seasons, our daily

can be sleepless nights, summer

routines are some areas where

storms, and startling events. And

predictability and consistency

more often than not, we cope and

hold us tenderly. Uncertainties feel

adjust. We're resilient that way. Think

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about your own resilience, especially

primal fears, insecurities, and feelings

over this past year's pandemic.

of unworthiness.

LACK OF CONFIDENCE

Yet, if we feel the earth under our feet, we know the planet literally

Confidence spans a spectrum for

supports us. Additionally, we can find

many people, depending on the

ways to gain support from spiritual

area. One who is confident at work

or community groups, mentors,

can be insecure in relationships, for

therapists, and more. Learning to ask

example. Confidence corresponds to

for and accept help is also important.

our experience, practice, success, and

You are absolutely worth it!

our insecurities. Unless we are forced to do something, sometimes our lack of confidence obstructs action, even if

A CONCERN OF HURTING OTHERS

that action offers positive results.

When we grow and change, we As toddlers, we learned to walk.

sometimes discover that we fall out of

We fell, we tried, we got up and

sync with those around us – or worry

continuously practiced until we

about it. We believe that changing "too

became confident walkers. Your

much" will result in loss and hurt, and

confidence can grow, but you need

our fear of abandonment or leaving

to try things (and fail) and repeatedly

someone behind can keep us put.

develop.

A powerful mantra to affirm is, "When

LACK OF SUPPORT

I do what is in my highest good, it is ultimately in the highest good of all

Unfortunately, not everyone has

concerned." Living this affirmation

a sound support system. Parents,

frees you from holding yourself back

spouses, and friends may have good

in the sacrifice of those you love.

intentions and still not support you appropriately. And, even money

BELIEF IN PERMISSION

challenges can make you feel unsupported by life or our system.

Do you recognize the subtle ways

Not feeling supported can trigger

in which "lack of permission" may

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hinder you? People who are rule

we feel can be haunting, even

followers or pride themselves

debilitating.

on being "good" often wait for "permission" to take significant

Simply put, as spiritual-human

steps, even if that Permission is

beings, we are essential aspects of

from "The Universe." Whether

Love/Light Consciousness (aka Joy).

the Permission is direct (getting

Therefore, aligning with joy - deep

promotion from a boss) or perceived

soul joy - is our fundamental purpose,

(waiting for a series of life's green

but our expressions and creations

lights to proceed) ,The hesitation and

can vary. In other words, when we set

holding oneself back is not good.

our course to living in entertainment,

That because of an underlying belief

we can determine what that looks

in Permission can be an unconscious

and feels like, remembering that the

roadblock.

journey and destination are equally precious.

Notice if you are waiting for Permission. Awareness of our

Are you ready to transcend obstacles

patterns is a vast part of shifting

for the sake of soul purpose and joy?

them. You do not need Permission to be who you incarnated to be or live

Veronica Lee is a Transformational

the life you envision.

Visionary, Speaker, Writer, Mentor, and Mystic. For over 15 years, she

DISCONNECTION FROM SOUL PURPOSE

has shared life-changing insights and guidance with thousands around the world. Believing joy

The most profound and likely most

comes from living an integrated,

confusing obstacle we face when

empowered life, Veronica focuses on

contemplating life changes has to do

topics such as embracing our whole

with soul purpose. We can struggle

selves, accepting imperfections,

to discern what that is or deny we

taking transformative steps, and

have one or be so locked into survival

awakening spiritual gifts. You

that soul purpose seems frivolous.

can find her on social media @

Yet, the heart-longing from going

veronicaleetv or visit her website at

astray and the disconnectedness

www.VeronicaLee.tv

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When you look at the view of Earth from space, you are immediately in awe of what you do see: the incredible beauty of Creation. It is not until you look closer that you realize what you do not see.

You do not see lines partitioning countries.

You do not see separation between races.

You do not see division between religions.

You do not see the walls people build to isolate themselves from each other.

There is only One Planet. There is only One Humanity.

This section is dedicated to introducing thoughts and ideas to foster a greater understanding of Humanity’s interdependence.

World Vision

Are You Ready to take off your Mask?

BY ALAN COHEN

As I checked out of a grocery store, I asked the clerk if she was looking forward to removing her mask when our state releases its mask requirement soon. "I've gotten used to it," she replied. "I might keep wearing it even after I don't have to."

Her response reminded me of a poignant scene in the movie The Princess Bride.

Inigo Montoya is a swashbuckling swordsman who has spent his entire adult life seeking to find the man who assassinated his father. Each day, he practices cornering the killer, pressing his sword against the man's chest, and telling him, "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

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Inigo eventually catches up with the assassin and does him in. As Inigo is exiting the castle, his sidekick asks him, "Now that you have avenged your father's death, what will you do with your life?"

Inigo stops in his tracks, a blank look washes over his face, and he confesses, "I have been in the revenge business so long, I don't know what I would do without it."

We have all adapted to a threatening world with masks we lay over our natural self. Such guises often take the form of victim identity. The classic example of a rutted victim is Miss Havisham in Charles Dickens's classic novel, Great Expectations. Young Pip goes to visit Miss Havisham, a fifty-ish woman wearing a tattered yellowed wedding gown. Yet she looks much older, a bony waxwork.

It is possible to become so steeped in fear, protection, and defense that we may continue to do so out of habit and a sense of safety behind elaborate barricades when we no longer need to protect ourselves. This dynamic goes far beyond Inigo Montoya and Covid masks. It applies to much of our life.

On her dining room table sits expensive China set for a wedding reception and a cake covered with cobwebs. Many years earlier, Miss Havisham was jilted at the altar. She felt so crushed that she became frozen at that moment and found twisted solace in clinging to her identity as a ditched bride. And so she remained, thirty years later.

Like the checkout clerk and Inigo Montoya, Miss Havisham became so comfortable in her mask that she feared to remove it and never did.

I will be glad to remove my mask and see the lovely faces of people I interact with. I miss seeing smiles, and I will not miss speaking twice as loud to be understood.

I understand the reason we have worn masks, and now I understand the reason for removing them. When the war is over, we can lay down our arms. After World War II, some soldiers holed up in the jungles of South Pacific islands did not know the war was over, so they remained in combat mode long after the enemy had disappeared.

People who go through traumatic experiences sometimes keep reliving the trauma even when they are safe. Sadly, the Covid pandemic has been a rough ride for lots of people. The ride will be over at some point, and we will be on to the next phase, hopefully gleaning lessons from the experience that will make the next phase better.

Many years ago, a great golden statue of Buddha sat outside a temple near Bangkok, Thailand.

When the monks at the temple learned that an army from a neighboring country was about to invade their town, they feared that the soldiers would see the gold and pillage it.

So, they came up with a scheme to cover the golden Buddha with the cement of mud and stones, so the soldiers would not notice.

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Sure enough, when the army marched past the temple, they overlooked the Buddha entirely.

The conquerors occupied the city for many years and later departed. But by that time, none of the monks in the monastery or anyone in the vicinity remembered that the Buddha was golden. They all thought it was made of stone.

Many years later, a new king arose, and he ordered the Buddha to be moved to a new location. In the process of moving, a piece of stone chipped off the Buddha and revealed something shiny.

A workman looked deeper and saw that it was gold. He ran to his fellows, shouting, "the Buddha is golden!" The workers took picks and shovels and released the golden Buddha from his cement imprisonment. To this day, you can visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha in Bangkok.

Many of us have become Covid stone Buddhas, disguising our divine nature under a sheath of fear, protectionism, and divisiveness.

Meanwhile, lots of people have maintained our golden Buddha nature even while we wear masks. A physical mask cannot stop your spiritual light from shining. Despite external events, we remain divine.

Now we are ready for the grand unveiling—physically by removing masks, spiritually by rising beyond fear. The Golden Buddha is ready to shine once again.

Alan Cohen is the author of the bestselling A Course in Miracles Made Easy and his newly-released inspirational book, Soul and Destiny. Join Alan and musician Karen Drucker for a transformational in-person ACIMbased retreat in California, Into the Light, December 6-10, 2021.

For information on this program and Alan's other books, recordings, and training, visit www.alancohen.com

Books

Hollywood to the Himalayas is the enlightening memoir of a reluctant spiritual seeker who finds much more than she bargained for when she travels to India.

As a Stanford grad in the midst of getting her PhD in Psychology, Sadhvi Bhagawati Sarawati was comfortable with her life. Despite years of grappling with an eating disorder and trauma from her early childhood, she felt as if she was successfully navigating her way through early adulthood. When she agreed to travel to India to appease her husband - and because she loved the food - Sadhvi would have never imagined that she would be embarking on a journey of healing and awakening.

Today, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati is one of the preeminent female spiritual leaders of our time and a renowned writer, speaker, and social activist. Sadhvi recounts her journey with wit, honesty, and clarity and, along the way, offers teachings to help us all step onto our own path of awakening and discover the truth of who we really are—embodiments of the Divine HOLLYWOOD TO THE HIMALAYAS is her fascinating story, detailing her time of learning, sacrifice, unbridled joy, deep challenges, ecstatic experiences, and peaceful contentment in India. Unique and powerful, and colored by a range of emotions including laughter, sorrow, anger, faith, longing, delight, and love in its purest form, it is an inspiring, unforgettable, uplifting read.

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