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CONTENTS HEALTH & HEALING 42
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THE ALCHEMY OF ESSENTIAL OILS AND CRYSTALS
SPIRITUALITY 50
+
THE AWAKENING OF HUMANITY?
Spotlight
CONSCIOUS PARENTING 62
4 IDEAS TO ENHANCE OUR KID’S PANDEMIC EXPERIENCE
DR. MICHAEL MURRAY
METAPHYSICS 74
THE CYCLES OF LIFE & THEORY OF THE SEPTENARY
90
HOW BRAIN WAVES ARE AFFECTED BY THE OCEAN WAVES
84
UNVEILING THE LAW OF KARMA
INTERVIEWED BY SANDRA SEGDBEER
PERSONAL GROWTH 108
6 WAYS TO BRING A CALM MINDSET IN 2021
100 YOUR MONEY IS YOUR PRAYER WORLD VISION 116 PROJECT DRAWDOWN: 100 CLIMATE SOLUTIONS IN REAL-TIME
124
WANTED: WARRIORS OF LOVE AND COMPASSION
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Nothing is more important than our health. We've heard that phrase so often that, for many, it has faded into background noise. But as has been evident of late, we cannot afford to ignore this any longer. Michael Murray, M.D., is one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine and the author of 30 books with six million copies in print. A graduate and former faculty member of Bastyr University in Seattle, he also serves on the Board of Regents. Dr. Michael Murray has literally written the Textbook of Natural Medicine for Healthcare Practitioners, as well as the Encyclopaedia of Natural Medicine for the lay public.
The Alchemy of Essential Oils and Crystals Excerpt from Andrew course "Scent-ology" ~ The Complete Aromatherapy Certification Course. by Andrew Pacholyk MS LAc.
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E
ssential oils are the
ful" essential oils that can blend
substance that naturally
beautifully with genuine crystals,
occurs in a variety of plants,
creating a vibrationally compatible
which grow all over the
essential oil/crystal combination.
world. Each oil produced from nature's
They are fantastic for meditation
bounty has a therapeutic "signature"
and relaxing, as an energetic Chakra
or properties that make them unique.
regulator, or to help balance your
The oils of each plant, tree or fruit, is
Aura. Use these as a perfect perfume
its essence, or essential oil and can be
blend or simply as a "refresher" for
utilized in many healing capacities.
your mind, body, and spirit!
Essential oils have been traded and sold for their mental, spiritual, and
Massage the crystal/oil elixir into
physical benefits, and have been
the pulse points of the wrist, neck,
popular in every country.
tops of feet, or behind the ears. Anoint your healing tools such as
Similarly, crystals or crystalline
crystals, candles, grids, or your altar.
structures are solid material whose
Roll on a little oil into the Third Eye,
constituents are arranged in a highly
onto the corners of your yoga mat,
ordered microscopic structure,
massage or reiki table. Use these
forming a structure or lattice that
blends in a diffuser or oil burner or
extends in all directions. Crystals give
spray them around the room to clear
us information about the structure
and brighten any space. Use these
of compounds and how science
stone/oil mixtures to cleanse your
understands the functionality of
gemstones, bless your sacred statues,
molecules. They have also been
christen your intention jewelry, or
revered over the centuries for their
apply anywhere that needs a little
metaphysical healing benefits. For
healing.
thousands of years, cultures worldwide have used crystals for healing.
Instructions for blends:
When used together, two of nature's
1. Use tumbled stones only.
most powerful tools can produce
2. Add 1-3 stones to dark amber or
amazing results! Below you will find an array of wonderfully "scent-
dark blue bottle. 3. Add the oils listed to the bottle.
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The Awakening of Humanity? By Lynne Girdlestone
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T
oday we are all experiencing
happens by chance: "For every action,
one or more of the adverse
there is an equal and opposite reaction"
effects of an incredibly
and "As you sow, so shall you reap."
destructive 'agent of
What is happening today has its roots
change.' Truth be told, horrific things
in everything that has gone before.
happen every day on this planet, but
When the tension reaches a tipping
they usually affect other people in
point, something extraordinary
other places.
happens to get our attention. This pandemic may be saying, "STOP... NOW
The COVID-19 has the potential to
... look at the world you have built ...
reach anyone, anywhere, so our lives
untold suffering amidst obscene excess
have been upended in a multitude of
... all life forms and the planet itself in
ways. The obvious questions—how do
mortal danger!" The winding down and
we stop this virus, how can we protect
isolation allow us to think about these
ourselves from a resurgence, will we be
issues deeply and come out of it with a
able to resurrect the global economy,
better Plan B.
what happens if our jobs can't be restored—are all unknowns. They
That so many people are actually
occupy our thoughts and emotions
getting the message is an incredibly
daily, hourly, with every newscast or
hopeful sign. Neighbors are helping
Twitter feed.
with each other's daily needs; service organizations are expanding their
For some, the crisis is merely an
roles and methods to accommodate a
inconvenient interruption in their
rapidly increasing clientele; scientific
'business as usual.' For some, it has
organizations worldwide share their
increased its already staggering profits
findings to develop both treatments
or created new ways to capitalize at
and vaccines; governments are trying to
the expense of others. But for most
lift the financial burden of their citizens.
of the other billions of people on
What would happen if this behavior
the planet, it is a radically amplified
were to continue after the coronavirus
survival issue.
is subdued? Could it not eventually lead to treating a recovering planet as
From both scientific and spiritual
a 'global village' and its citizens as the
perspectives, we know that nothing
one human family it truly is?
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4 Ideas to Enhance Our Kid's Pandemic Experience by Dagny Grant and Beth Donnelly OM TIMES | November B Edition 2020
A
re you looking for ideas
sadness, depression, or just plain
to fill time during
boredom.
this pandemic with transformative activities
If you can relate…you may be
that bring more fulfillment & fun to
looking for ideas to fill the gaps with
both you and your kids? Here are 4
transformative activities that bring
suggestions to enrich your mind, body
more fulfillment & fun to both you and
& spirit!
your kids. Here are 4 suggestions to enrich your mind, body & spirit!
Parents are talking about the challenges that they're having… managing the kids
1. Movement
being home all day. Those who are used to homeschooling may not find this to
When we move our bodies, we
be quite as difficult. Homeschooling
oxygenate our entire being, which
choice made by parents intending to
increases energy and clarity of
stay home with the kids feels quite
thought. There are many ways to put
different than parents who have lost
more movement into our day. The
their jobs suddenly being forced to
suggestions we're making below are
become a teacher.
great for both kids and parents…either done separately or together! We walk the dog to burn off excess energy…
Some parents and kids can find
the same can be true with our kids.
themselves living in a victim mindset,
They require movement to expand the
with their day-to-day lives not being
energy of their growing bodies. Taking
what they planned at all. Kids may
a break for intentional movement may
have expected to be in a choir,
also help with physical and mental
plays sports, and enjoying prom or
acuity and strength.
graduation ceremonies with friends and family. Some parents may also be
Examples:
disappointed that they aren't able to enjoy working in their field, enjoying
• Online movement class
the company of co-workers, and
• Qi Gong
getting some time away from home.
• Yoga
This can be quite a letdown…causing
• Dance
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METAPHYSICS
Theory of the Septenary THE CYCLES OF LIFE By Humanity Healing
To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take a real interest in the world. Rudolf Steiner
The septenary theory is an important part of the Anthroposophy doctrine, a stream of thought created by the philosopher Rudolf Steiner. In this philosophy, he understands that there is a kind of "pedagogy of living," which, according to Steiner, covers various life sectors, such as education, health, agronomy, among others. This philosophy is the line of thought that understands that human beings need to know themselves to know the Universe, of which we are part. We are all stardust, aren't we? According to Steiner, Anthroposophy is "a path of knowledge that wants to take the spirit of the human entity to the spirit of the universe."
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With each cycle that passes, we learn to grow, look at the world, have a different body, live intensely, get married, among others. The world's phases are flowing so that the cycles give space to others and so on consecutively until our last breath. The number 7 in this context is seen as an important number for numerology and mysticism. Steiner was also studying its scientific effect of this number on our life and body.
A healthy social life is found only when, in the mirror of each soul, the whole community finds its reflection. In the whole community, the virtue of each one is living. Rudolf Steiner We also find a reference to the Septenary on the works of H.P. Blavatsky's teachings, as she refers to the seven principles of man. In "The Key to Theosophy," pp.90-93, she presents a synthesis of Eastern (Advaita Vedanta, Samkhya) and Western (Platonism, 19th-century Occultism) ideas, according to which human nature consists of seven principles.These are: * "Atma" - Spirit or Self - one with The Absolute as Its Radiation * "Buddhi" - Spiritual Soul - the vehicle of the pure universal spirit * "Manas" - consisting of "Higher Manas," the spiritual, inner, or higher Ego; and "Lower Manas," the ordinary mind. * "Kamarupa" - the "desire body," seat of animal desires and passions * "Prana" - the vital principle * "Linga Sharira" - the double or phantom body. * "Sthula Sharira" OMTimes. com - the physical body
Unveiling the Law of Karma By Darshan Goswami OM TIMES | November B Edition 2020
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T
he law of karma is the notion
karma can give us a fresh perspective
that all of life is governed
on our most significant relationships,
by a system of cause and
daily lives, and habits. However,
effect, action and reaction, in
Karma is not meant to be a
which your deeds have corresponding effects on the future." [2]
What is Karma?
punishment or a reward.
The Law of Karma The "law of karma" is a fundamental
The concept of Karma has been used
natural law through which we create
in spiritual philosophy for thousands
vastly different realities to govern
of years. The word Karma refers to
our lives. A person's individual
past or present, intentional actions
and collective actions determine
(thoughts, words, and deeds). The
the nature of their existence in the
results are shaped by the quality of
present or future life. When we think,
those actions' intentions. Good deeds
speak, or act, we initiate a force that
create good Karma, and evil deeds
will react accordingly. By avoiding
create bad Karma. Karma's effect can
those actions that lead to suffering
manifest immediately, later in life,
(both for ourselves and others), we will
or after multiple lifetimes. Karma is
experience greater happiness now
the sum total of our acts both in the
and a purer form of happiness in the
present and in preceding lives.
future. As you sow, so shall you also reap. This is the law of Karma.
"Every human being has their Karma, whether we know about it or not. We
How does Karma Work?
have a direct influence on how Karma will show up in all our life. Even at
Just as gravity is a law of the physical
every single moment, it is our inner
world, Karma is a spiritual world
state that does affect the way how
law. Each of our actions, whether
Karma will fulfill itself." [1] If you are
good or bad, carries a consequence.
born, you have to perform Karma.
All significant events in our life are
No one lives without doing Karma.
countable, e.g., the family that we are
Karma is not fate or predestination.
born into, whom we get married, etc.
It is spontaneous. Understanding
The law of Karma holds us responsible
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How brain waves are affected by the ocean waves by Jayita Bhattacharjee
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A
long stare at the ocean,
happiness. They have an activating
listening to its waves
influence on some parts of the body
crashing and roaring
and triggers cognitive creativity.
induces a change in
Besides, they stimulate antimicrobial
our brainwaves' frequency, and our
activity while killing the microbes.
minds lull lazily in a relaxation. From
Watching the waves and smelling the
there, we are carried into a meditative
salty air exposes a person to prolonged
state. As we listen to the sound of its
negative ions, which destroys their
waves, the parasympathetic nervous
depression. It lifts the load of sadness
system is activated, and we unwind in
they have been carrying inside. As
tranquility. The ebbing and flowing,
per the scientific research, negative
the coming and receding of the
ions accelerate oxygen flow to the
waves, the frothy delight topping
brain, which subsequently enhances
them, stimulates the human mind's
awareness and mental energy. Our
decluttering. They teach us how
mental health is ameliorated as we
to release what is stuck inside. The
are raised to higher alertness—the
negative ions abound on the sandy
Ocean water helps preserve substances
shores, enkindle the evocation of awe
such as melatonin, tryptamine, and
and wonder.
serotonin.
They are the molecules floating in the
These substances help diminish
atmosphere, charged with electricity.
depression, inciting a feeling of well-
When the waves collide with
being that induces a sound night sleep.
themselves, they induce a positive effect, thus creating growth for us. We
With the shimmering of the ocean
begin to grow out of what is gripping
waves and as the tides roll in and out
us, walking towards the wonders of
in a rhythmical way, we become intent
what is lying ahead.
gazers and listeners while approaching the shorelines. The troubles of life
The negative ionization has a profound
fade away in those moments as we
benefit on mental health. Research
breathe in the salty sea air, and our
claims that exposure to negative ions
eyes extend to the vastness of blue. The
reduces symptomatic depression
negatively charged ions combat the
among people and boosts their
free radicals improving concentration.
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Your Money Is Your Prayer: Put One Dollar in an Envelope* by Sam Beasley
I
began using envelopes as a
The envelope system is pretty
financial planning tool in 1995
simple, really—you just figure out
after a friend showed me his
what you spend every month and
envelope system. It is not an
create an envelope for each category
exaggeration to say that it changed
of spending: housing, utilities,
my life—not just financially, but in
transportation, food, medical, personal
many other ways as well.
care, pet care, dependent care,
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insurance, entertainment, education,
tell you I learned some very important
spiritual, debt repayment, taxes,
lessons. For example, I loved fishing, so I
retirement savings, etc.
began by putting a dollar in an envelope labeled “fishing lures” every month.
You also create envelopes for
Then I began to look for fishing lures
everything you want to have. Still,
that were on sale—and I’d find lures on
you’re currently not getting—perhaps
sale for one Dollar that previously I had
a dream vacation, a much-loved
paid five or six dollars for. Then I made a
hobby, a big-ticket item like a new
startling discovery: the fish didn’t know
car, home electronics, a piece of
the lure was on sale! I caught just as
expensive jewelry, a creative project, or
many fish using a one-dollar sale lure as
something else. You write the category
I used to catch paying five or six times as
on the envelope and also write the
much! It was a real eye-opener in terms
dollar amount. Then you fund each of
of the true value of things.
your envelopes. I also liked to golf, so I would fund my If you don’t have the entire amount to
golf envelope every month. In the
fund all your envelopes, you make sure
beginning, I only had enough money
to put at least one Dollar in regularly
to play nine holes, not the full eighteen,
weekly or monthly. “Why one dollar?”
but I can tell you those nine holes were
people often ask me. I suppose it
glorious! I loved them because I had
could just as easily be a dime, but I
paid for them myself instead of using a
was taught to begin with a dollar, so
credit card and racking up debt.
that’s what I’ve always used. There are a certain emotional power and cultural
Now, prior to this, if you had asked me
symbolism in a dollar bill that coins
to start by saving one Dollar to buy
just don’t have. But if someone doesn’t
my own fishing lures or rounds of golf,
have a dollar to fund an envelope and
I would think you were crazy. “One
only has a dime, by all means, start
dollar can’t buy anything,” I would
with that. It’s better to start with a
have said. Funny how, when I had no
dime than not to start at all.
money, I thought a dollar wasn’t worth anything—but now that I have money, I
As I think back on my early days of
think a dollar is worth a lot. Today I even
putting dollars in envelopes, I can
pick up pennies when I see them on
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6 Ways to Bring a Calm Mindset in 2020
2
By Gail Serna
020 will go on record as
can use to cope with the earth's ever-
being one of the most
changing emotional confusion.
challenging periods of this century. Although the world
Everyone can harness the magic
invariably is experiencing its share
from deep in our soul. Using these
of challenges, you can still manage
tools listed below can help when
your behavior with a peaceful outlook.
practiced regularly. Although these
God granted us specific tools that we
tools may be obvious, it is easy to
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overlook that their connection is truly
time you replay these scenarios in your
God-given. As a disclaimer, if you
head. Your thoughts are like weeds
are experiencing Trauma or PTSD
in a garden that grows exponentially.
symptoms, you should seek help from
Pull out those ideas that hold you back
an accredited psychologist before
as a Gardner would trim the weeds
using these tools.
growing out of control. Use positive affirmation statements to break these
Here is a list of mindset practices our
toxic over-thinking cycles. One that
Creator gave us:
I adopted is, "I love myself, and my higher self loves me." If you have a
• monitor your mind
mirror handy, you can even stand in
• changing your focus using
front of it and repeat the same phrase.
breathwork • visualization and meditation • positive affirmation statements • forgiveness exercises • understanding your relationship with God/prayer • integrate all your senses
Changing Your Focus by Using Breathwork: The key to starting a meditation practice is to focus on your breath and shift your awareness from the ego to
• practice allowing as the result
your higher consciousness. When you
Monitor Your Mind by using Positive Aff irmation Statements:
current of divine love will wash over
do this, the loving, gentle, and subtle you, and it should feel heavenly. Every time a thought resurfaces, practice breathing in through the nose and
Write a list of toxic experiences and
out through the mouth to keep the
analyze how often you think about
connection alive.
them while you are awake. Are you fixated on these experiences? It takes the willingness to monitor your
Visualization, Meditation, and Forgiveness Exercises:
mind and reframe the damaging content you repeatedly tell yourself.
Retrace any harmful experiences in
Have you been revisiting the same
your life. Examine your thoughts and
memory continually? Notice every
try to find the source or the origin of
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Project Drawdown: 100 Climate Solutions in Real-Time By Cher Gilmore
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I
t's easy to get depressed and
most widely stated climate goals were
feel helpless in the face of the
to slow down or stop greenhouse gas
cascading effects of climate
emissions. Still, to Hawken, these were
change we're experiencing today:
necessary but insufficient goals. "If
mega-wildfires, extreme heat and
you're traveling down the wrong road,
drought, flooding, hurricanes on
you are still on the wrong road if you
steroids, and melting ice caps, to name
slow down," he opined. The only goal
a few. However, it's not hopeless; we
that makes sense is to reverse global
can change our future trajectory if we
warming, he believed—and there
make the right choices individually
was no roadmap for that. Project
and together—beginning today.
Drawdown was the answer.
Back in 2017, Drawdown: The
The solutions presented in the book
Most Comprehensive Plan Ever
and on the website were sourced
Proposed to Reverse Global
from individual farms, communities,
Warming was published. Edited by
cities, companies, and governments.
environmentalist and best-selling
A coalition of researchers and
author Paul Hawken, the book
scientists selected those with the
presents 100 different ecologically
most significant potential to either
sound ways to "drawdown" carbon
reduce emissions or Drawdown and
from the atmosphere by working in
store carbon from the atmosphere.
cooperation with natural systems.
To review the literature on each
It was the first product of Project
solution and devised climate and
Drawdown, co-founded in 2014 by
financial models for each. Then
Hawken and fellow-environmentalist
outside experts evaluated their work.
Amanda Joy Ravenhill to uncover the most substantive climate solutions
Both book and web site are
and communicate them to the world.
organized into eight sections: Energy, Food, Women and Girls,
Drawdown refers to when greenhouse
Buildings and Cities, Land Use,
gases in the atmosphere stop climbing
Transport, Materials, and Coming
and start to steadily decline, thereby
Attractions; and every solution
preventing catastrophic climate
contains information on its history
change. Before Project Drawdown, the
and science, examples, a ranking
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Wanted: Warriors of Love and Compassion
E
by Darity Wesley
verything in our world
schools and religions, our families
is going through an
and communities, the environment,
upheaval, with dramatic
and even our own personal and
shifting and changing.
professional lives - a compassionate
Our political and social systems, our
state of being is needed on every
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front. We are all required to step
Being a warrior of love and
up to the plate as warriors of love
compassion also means that we
and compassion, to help the planet
allow ourselves to be vulnerable
through this tumultuous time of
with how we feel ... truly and deeply
epic evolutionary change!
loving, allowing it to be so. Loving all humanity, the animals, the Earth,
What is a warrior of love and
loving the rocks, the trees, the sky,
compassion? It's all about loving
and the dirt. Yes, even the dirt ... truly
fearlessly and courageously, without
loving it all!
concern about whether or not we're loved in return. In times like
Duality-based systems continue to
these, we all benefit from having a
divide human minds, bodies, and
compassionate state of being our
spirits, like some kind of the last gasp
automatic experience. Love and
to hold on to the illusion of right-
compassion are powerful tools that
wrong, good-bad, black-white, ego
can bring balance and well-being to
polarizations. Compassion for our
the planet.
highest heart is part of stepping forward into our evolutionary purpose.
Generally, people think compassion
It is stepping forward into the
is about being patient, tolerant, or
beautiful consciousness of Oneness.
understanding others' plight. While compassion certainly encompasses
The energy of love and compassion
those perspectives, compassion
also allows us to go deeper within
is also about bringing life to that
ourselves. And when we do that, we
love. We all carry the love in our
find real nourishment in our prayers,
highest heart and then spread it
our meditations, our journaling, our
out to the world as we walk our
reading, and from the whispers of our
path. When we accept the frailties
own inner voice. It's about stepping
and shortcomings of others, we
through our fears and continuing
provide a sense of love and positive
on our soul's journey with open and
flow that supports all of humanity
compassionate hearts.
with our compassion. It contains the powerful healing energy of
Being a warrior of love and
unconditional love.
compassion is also about supporting OM TIMES | November B Edition 2020
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