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WELCOME QUEENS & KINGS

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THE ESSENTIALS OF RECONNECTIVE HEALING

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DESTINY MATRIX RESTORATION

BY VEDA MORANA ODINA

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CRYSTAL PAINTINGS BY THE PIXIE AND THE BULL

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FORM FALING COLLEGE STUDENT TO THRIVING WORKING PROFESSIONAL

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KATIE

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FINDING PEACE BY JESSICA WALLACE KING

12-13 : ISABEL, CHANGES OF A LIFE

BY CLARA GOVELA 14-17 : I'M ON MY SIDE BY ALICIA MARKOWITZ PEREZ- ESTEBAN 18-19 : THE GIFT OF GIVING

BY URVASHI SARNA- BALDWIN 20-21 : MEDIATION AND THE SHADOW

BY ADAM BALDWIN 22-23 : MYSTIC GUIDE WITH SASS

BY ELIZABETH M. IBARRA 24-25 : THE REIKI MANUAL KAI FLOWERS

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THE ESSENTIALS OF RECONNECTIVE HEALING

ing is beyond space and time, Its effect tent to last a lifetime and the results are fairly instantaneous. The healing effects: - Mental - Emotional - Physical

Perception Of Reality

Reconnective Healing Is based Upon The Principle Of Awareness

Matter is energy and vibration. The earth is flat or round is a matter of perception. It is made of particles and vibrations. Vibration is a matter or perception.

Nothing Is Touching And Everything Is Touching

Remember Reconnective healing is not a Therapy, nor a treatment, nor modality. It doesn’t work by addressing or treating symptoms. No steps, no techniques, no rituals.

We are ambodying the universe with each of our protons. Even with the photos of the person you are thinking about now. Our body is vibration. What gives shapes to everything is the speed of there particles Vibration

Healing is addressing the whole and getting

WHAT IS RECONNECTIVE HEALING

We are multimentional beings, which means that healing is not effected by time, so it can be shared even is huge distances and work as in person. Reconnective heal-

Reconnective healing is the new Energy, Light and information of our planet.it’s highly evolved form of energy interaction that continues to advance our health,balance, and quality of life progress with infinote freedom and expanded consciousness It promotes our ability to heal ourselves and impact the lives of others.Recognized by today’s science as the Reconnective Healing fequencies,Reconnective Healing is comprisd of this new,all-inclusive specturm of energy,light and information.These vibrational frequencies encompass the energy healing techniques,yet are accessible without complicated steps, procedures or rituals...and can be learned by everyone

SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY Different religions are like different windowns we are looking at. In each window the view is limited because there is a frame.Spirituality is not a religion.It is the connection we all have with the universal intelligence,while religion is seeing only part of it.WE ARE ALL ONE! 08

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WHAT ARE WE Before being a biological being that is structured by musces and bone we are energy. We are comprised by light,we emit light, our DNA is light and emits levels of light.The body heals when we remove interference. The Reconnective healing frequencies restructure or reconnect our DNA in acertain way to make our bodies more coherent and harmonic. When you are getting biologicallyhealed it takes time while the light model works simultaneously.

Reconnective healing is like a HUMAN UPGRADE.

WHAT IS RECONNECTIVE HEALING ABOUT Reconnective Healing isall about : Love ,Light ,Information and Energy Joyand Happiness Understanding and Evolving Healthy Balance of the whole Connecting to Source and higher Purpose

Fear-False

Evidence Appear Real

Coherent is a bout making sense about a predetermined sequence. We are made of particles behaving as waves, forming the shape as we see. Where our attention goes the energy follows, the field isobedient. In Reconnective Healing we slide naturally into attention,tangibly feeling, stretching, following, observing and witnessing.

Attention becomes freedom.Attention of being the healing itself.

Tanya Hadzhieva Website : Leocrystalqueen.com

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DESTINY MATRIX RESTORATION

and even more problems. Then I decided to study and practice esoterics professionally. I found teachers in Russia, I am entirely trained in the Russian school. One of my teachers is Kolena, who lives in Canada and is the first magician who does rituals on youtube and inspired me to start helping people like her. I also had a dream of Archangel Michael, who told me to start the activity and I just started. It gives me pleasure, first of all because I believe in esoterics and its efficiency, I believe in the Higher Powers and their love for humanity and I am grateful to them for choosing me as their representative.

Services in this industry are extremely expensive in Bulgaria and people who have suffered from negativity are often already financially ill and healthy when they believe that they have a negative and usually do not have the means to help themselves. That is why I work with those people who have already suffered and help them rebuild their lives. The negative energy can be diverse, magical, energetic, psychological, emotional, spiritual. These are the factors that determine human behavior, so I work on all aspects of the personality to restore the divine state of man, to be able to enjoy life and fulfill its mission and purpose here on Earth. This is the will of the Higher Powers, who love us and always help us when we need them and they created us to enjoy life and be happy.I deal with the restoration of the matrix of destiny and the channel includes practices with meditations and various energy healings. You can find different videos for different problems from updating the programming of being poor,suffering,depression,being cursed either in this life or another to how to have great relationships with the people around you and elevate your money flow. Enjoy!

BY VEDA MORANA ODINA

I have lived in the magical world of magic since I was a child and I have always seen things differently from others. I had access to other worlds and traveled a lot there. Like every child I shared this with adults and of course they did not like it and therefore I said nothing. In general, from the age of 12 I started looking at ordinary cards, knowing ordinary things of my friends, what kind of boy they like or what he thinks of them at that moment, what topic we will get our test on in high school, etc. Then I started reading about astrology and numerology, which are also very interesting to me. At the age of 16 the mother of a friend who is a famous magician gave me the first tarot and I started learning to work with it. I worked in that field as an amateur for many years. I realised I understand others through myself, that is, through my own experience and so I myself have a difficult life filled with many difficulties, many falls and many betrayals. The more difficult the start of your life, the greater the possibility in the future. There was a period of magical wars when enemies were causing trouble to me and my loved ones and we didn't even have the means to defend ourselves. I relied on intuition and random articles and books on magic to help myself,but I also made many mistakes that brought me punishments

FOLLOW MY CHANNEL FOR MORE: YouTube Name: Veda Morana Odina www.youtube.com/c/ВедаМоранаОдина

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CRYSTAL PAINTINGS

BY THE PIXIE AND THE BULL

Are you ready with your Christmas presents? Give the gift of crystal paintings by The Pixie and The Bull Use what you wish love. We just ask for credit.

You can use: Artists duo Brenda and Guy Hoffman aka The Pixie and The Bull If youd like a bio you could use this summary...

"We make art that carries the energies of love, courage, hope, nurturing, soothing, and many other energies of the healing kind. Art that vibes high, means something powerful when its gifted, and most importantly, art that is an expression of pure love and is felt as such." ~ Pixie & The Bull www.thepixieandthebull.com

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THE CHALLENGE FORM FALING COLLEGE STUDENT TO THRIVING “I had a lot of issues that I wasn’t even WORKING PROFESSIONAL aware of and I wasn’t living up to my potential.”

Michaela found herself struggling in her freshman year of college. She was seeking unhealthy attention from an ex-boyfriend.

She didn’t care about school her grades floundered and she fell to a 7 GPA. Being on the track team at a D! School was the only thing that she cared about. It was devastating to her when she was unable to continue o the team because of her poor grades.

No longer able to hide how miserable she was in life, due to the proof of her grades, Michaela found herself embarrassed and afraid of what others would think. She knew it was time for a change.

How Stacey Shapiro gave Michaela H. the winning strategies and coping mechanisms to turn her life around.

THE SOLUTION

INTRODUCATION

“Stacey taught me to vocalize why I’m upset, whereas before I would storm off and be upset the rest of the day,”

When Michaela H. found herself struggling in her school work. Relationships, and family dynamics in her Freshman year of college. Her mother suggested she see Stacey Shapiro, founder of Awareness Coaching LLC.

After her mother convinced her to see Stacey.

Michaela quickly began to trust her as a sounding board. Stacey’s helpful coping skills and advice Began to change her mind set.

Michaela was very skeptical that Stacey would be able to help her. She reluctantly met with Stacey and after that first meeting.

Michaela’s hesitation disappeared. ‘I actually looked forward to going back. I was excited to meet with Stacey again. And working with her, as my coach, has been very rewarding.”

“I was very irrational and the biggest change for me was realizing I am type of person that trusts people right away and gives my all to everybody. And I expected that back from people because I just thought that’s how the world woks. And I would always end up hurt.

Taking a step back and having Stacey hep me find that reality ..it was a complete difference.”

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Stacey’s coaching also gave Michaela strategies to interact with her family in a healthy way. Instead of being direct in communication, Jane and her family tend to be passive-aggressive.

When it comes to working with Stacey.

Michaela urges potential clients to try just one session and she is convinced they will feel safe and comfortable. With their very own cheerleader who is not intimidating, but personable.

Michaela is now working on being more clear in her communication. With stacey’s help. She also now realizes she had issues with her parents she didn’t even recognize.

And being aware she is a highly sensitive person. She is learning to directly communicate her feelings instead of reacting in way that makes her feel misunderstood by her family.

‘I feel so prepared for the future. And I feel prepared to take on any hardships. I know that comes form working with Stacey

THE RESULTS “The impact Stacey has had on my life is greater than I could’ve ever imagined.”

To work with Stacey Shapiro as your coach, so that you may reach your highest potential, call her at

Through her years of coaching from Stacey.

Michaela noticed small changes in herself adding up to big changes during her journey.

“I am finally able to be myself and my confidence has gone up.”

610-608-2960 or contact her through her website at www.awarenesscoachingllc.com/contact. Remember she works with children ages 10 and above as well as adults.

Being a track athlete, Michaela uses fitting imagery to explain her progress.’ I don’t want to say I’ve reached the finish line because I have so much more work to do.

But I’m ale to look back and realize, wow. I have really overcome these obstacles. I didn’t trip over the hurdle. I cleared it.”

Jane recently graduated from college with a degree in business marketing and has landed a fulltime sales job.

Without Stacey’s coaching, Michaela says,” I don’t think I would be where I am mentally. I don’t think I would have the confidence that I do now. I don’t think I would have the same lover for myself.”

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centered. Using this approach allows me to help you create a specific and individualized roadmap to achieve your goals. My goal is to help you take back your power to improve overall function and well-being, which allows you to tap into what you already intuitively know will improve your situation.

Before I tell you my story… I feel it’s important to share my why. My big ‘Why’ has evolved so much over the years. First it was my son, I needed to dig myself out of my depression to be a better mom for him. Then as I've been on my spiritual journey it became about finding my true self and finding my purpose in life. Now I realize that by big Why is... my calling. It's my calling in life to shine my light as brightly as possible, not just for my children, but for those around me. For those who have been longing for someone to be the beacon for them... a guiding light to something better. I remember what it was like in the depths of the well for me... I want other women (and men) to know that they can get themselves out too! They have to do the work to get out of the well, but they don't have to do it alone! The light is on at the top and someone is waiting to help guide them towards their next step. I may not necessarily be the guide for you, but I am for damn certain that I WILL be the light for those who feel like they are sitting alone in the darkness!! That is who I feel like God called me to be on this earth and that is my Why... that is why I long to share it with others.

To be clear… I am not providing therapy services as a COTA. I am utilizing my knowledge, in order to bring light to areas of struggle (also known as shadow work!) in your life.

Everything is centered around what is in your highest and greatest good!

Essentially I am here to shine the light for you at the top of your well! I am here to guide you towards the next step and show you how you can begin the journey of stepping into your most authentic self! You may have to dig yourself out of the well… but you don’t have to feel alone while doing it!

I am honored to help and serve others, and I look forward to working with you!

I’m an intuitive lightworker and alignment guide who is ready to empower, inspire, hold space for you and guide you on the journey to your most authentic self!

I am licensed and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), I am equipped to address and facilitate overall health and well-being, enhance social/emotional wellness and empower you; through the use of education/coaching strategies, and the promotion of meaningful activities. I provide a holistic viewpoint and all sessions are client 10

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FINDING PEACE

in my next situation. Losing my corporate dream job! I’d never lost a job in my life. Out of desperation for income I finally took the path that I had been being pushed to. I could have never imagined the journey had just begun.

BY JESSICA WALLACE KING

I had to fully share with the world who I really was. I launched my business out of fear but it’s where I ended up finding peace. I spend my days delivering the messages of the departed, offering spiritual guidance and energy healing. Through helping others heal I have found out how to heal myself. I took off the mask that I tried to make fit for so long. At that moment I found peace.

Clairvoyant Jess https://www.clairvoyantjess.com/ We all know that loss is a part of life, but how do you find peace during tragedy? 10 years ago I found myself in the midst of a high-conflict divorce, losing my father and getting my sister into rehab all within 30 days. Let’s add to the chao’s that I had a toddler and a full time job. Peace wasn’t something I knew.

This was my dark night of the soul and my health mentally, physically and spiritually was all being tested. Here’s the kicker, I’m a medium that has run from my gift my entire life.

The blinders I had put up to the spirit realm couldn’t be held any longer. So I tried balancing life and the unfolding of spiritual gifts that I far from understood. I was born in what people call the Bible belt and was taught spirit communication is wrong! So I secretly gave messages to people that were brought to me for years. However trying to manage it all with little to no guidance was a bit like a train wreck. I was warned for almost a year that it couldn’t continue this way. Which landed me 11

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An accident changed my life.

In the summer 14 years ago I traveled from my home to the US border in Texas with my 2 1/2 year old son and my husband. My 3-month-old daughter had stayed with my mother-in-law at her house.

BY CLARA GOVELA

I remember that weekend we had a lot of fun on the beach and in a water park on South Padre Island; we did´nt know what awaited for us .

On July 30 at 3:00 in the afternoon on the highway and on the side of Mexico, it was the impact that would change our lives forever. My son saved me by calling me to the back seat as the impact destroyed the passenger side.

The transfer and care was delayed, with many unpleasant procedures that I had to face firmly, but with the help of angels (that's what I call the people who helped us) and an internal spiritual force that impelled me; coupled with my father's help on the cell phone, it made me think first that I had to save my son and my husband.

When I was at that crucial moment where we were between life and death, I knew that if I was paralyzed we would not have good results. The learning from this experience was that you have to be active and with all your heart and mind face the situation to survive.

BIOGRAFY. Clara Evelina Govela Martinez (Tampico, Tamaulipas, 1976). I started working in education in Benjamin Franklin institute, founding the psychology department. I worked for eleven years in Tampico’s cultural institute, an important Jesuit educational institute in town, where I worked in important psychology tasks. I worked for three years in the Tampico Pan-American Institute as the psychology department Director.

When I finally arrived at a private hospital as requested, my father and father-in-law (+) were there too helping us get settled in the hospital.

Suddenly I felt that I had fulfilled my mission and my last request was to be with my son in the same room, I fainted and I did´nt know more.

In the middle of the night I heard the doctor tell my father “if your daughter and grandson make it thtough the night they´ll live. Hearing this made me worried and I was afraid of dying and thinking that my son could die was even more complicated. I Left everything in the hands of that divine being (God) who decides if your time in life is over or if you have a second chance to do something else.

Writing has been an adventure for me, as thru my experience I have realized how important guidance is in the schools I worked for, and to encourage human sense thru values. I´m happily married, and I´m mother of two teenagers.

When I woke up the next day, they began to treat my son and me and operated on my husband for a ruptured femur.

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the people that have passed thru my life and gave me an important lesson” Clara Govela This book brings out friendship values, loyalty, resilience, optimism, faith, hope and an attitude to serve that are examples of what our world is lacking.

A few years later at the age of 40 it occurred to me to write my story in a book .Since I was a little girl I loved to write. My book Isabel, changes of a Life, narrates step by step what happened at that moment and how was my life before my accident.

It’s important to realize that we only get one life.

When writing this novel, I’ve become aware that every story is important, there is a treasure in every experience and the people that are influenced by it.

For my family and me, this event was a rebirth with more strength giving the best of ourselves as a family to others.

I hope that this piece can begin a change in attitude towards difficulties that we may face. We don’t know when this fantastic journey will end, and it brings us tools to grow, learn, mature and appreciate what we have.

Every day I am grateful for seeing the light of day, breathing and for letting me share with others my life testimony and the life strategies that helped me grow, mature and love more intensely.

Thank you God for giving me the opportunity to help people see life with positive glasses and with an open heart that forgives, faces, grows and fights for unity and love.

There are people that show us how to have positive values and we can find them in the streets, in our families and our work.

I invite you to illuminate the world with positive energy.

Isabel, Changes of a Life.

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ALICIA MARKOWITZ PEREZ - ESTEBAN Hi, I'm Alicia

Thriver Author Creator of I'm On My Side, My Healing Art, and the RISE Program My heart is from Venezuela, my blood from Spain and my home is in The United States.

I started my career as a Professor Piano Performer in the Conservatory of Music in Venezuela. I got my Degree in Science in Music Therapy CUM LAUDE at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

I taught music for decades in three countries. I had the honor to worke with children with disabilities and disorders. After teaching for decades, I found my creative spirit. I became a Reiki Master, a coach, an inspirational teacher, painter, writer, a creator. Now my first book is on its way. I'm in constant learning mode.

I'm a creator of what I call My Healing Art. I create Magic Wands. You can use your Magic Wand to clean or purify energy, around a room, in a house, aura and so on. You can also use them for moving energy to clear the air and shift the vibration, uplift your spirit, and carry your intentions, wishes and desires into the Universe.

I also create channeled Watercolors that you can see in my blog.

My mission is to help others transform their lives, to help them reprogram their limiting believes, to teach them really love themselves with an Exclusive VIP Retreat. We’re unlimited beings. Stay tune with this powerful experience that will change your life for the BEST!

I'M ON MY SIDE

All the extreme polarities were concentrated in my upbringing. Great education, music, art, literature, science, high intelligence, excellent taste, travel, wealth, maids, chuffer, love, all the things that glow in a book cover. Fear of someone dying, a collection of feelings of “it’s my fault,” dark red cheeks, black & blue spots in some parts of my body, bloody grooves, locks falling, invisible cracks, opened wounds in my heart, in my mind, suffocating love, I’m a bad daughter.

FROM THE DARKNESS...

Darkness wasn’t dark. It was a pressing feeling crawling from my toes to the center of my chest. A boulder that I tried to move with my lungs. An endless pit in my stomach. The sound of death on the walls and the small pieces of glass falling on the floor. Tears that showered my insides while my outside me drenched the world with my laugh, passion, and energy.

The move of an eyelash, an extra sound in your voice, the corner of your mouth a millimeter higher was the cause for an explosion of an atomic bomb.

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Peace was a dark joke to announce a tsunami.

This set the tone for the choices I made later in life, enduring a pattern of abuse and trauma. Walking life with the familiar truth so close to my face that I couldn’t see it. I didn’t know better. I didn’t know because my antenna found the frequency of the only radio station I knew.

We hopped in my sister’s car leaving everything behind. We had no clothes, toys, dippers. We had no home. But we had freedom!

Over the course of a tumultuous 6-year marriage I didn’t know how to stick up for myself. When I did, the insults where more, the black and blues grew. I tried to be better. To choose better words, to work more, to clean deeper, to pretend better in the bedroom. Nothing changed. Because what needed to be changed was a lie running through my veins.

Inside of me.

SINGLE MOM With my daughter in my arms, I looked to the horizon with so much uncertainty and confusion. I wanted to be the best mother. I took several jobs. I didn’t let my depression and panic attacks get in the way. Until one day I collapsed, and I started a treatment that helped.

I’m not going into more details. You get the picture.

Darkness is the ignorance. Not knowing that we deserve a beautiful life.

I had an opportunity to have an audition at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh for a scholarship. I knew it was a long shot. When I arrived at the school, I had 6 days to prepare the repertoire and I hadn’t played formally in 11 years. Just teaching. Five judges awaited, and let my fingers go on the Steinway. I did it. I was offered two scholarships to study Science in Music Therapy.

PART OF MY STORY IN A NUTSHELL We married in Spain, where all my family was from. Just weeks after our daughter was born, we moved to Venezuela where his family was. I didn’t want to go back, but I felt I had no choice. The moment we put a foot into his inherited apartment he said, “I’m going out.” I was left with our newborn baby with no phone and only a mattress on the floor.

I had no money, no job, no English, and my 5-year-old daughter. We moved to the States and I managed to study full time while cleaning houses, teaching piano and Spanish. I spent nights translating word by word to do my homework. And dealing with panic attacks. I finished CUM LAUDE in three years. I thought that I finally was ready to give my

He got home the next day. Drunk. And also, wanting to get satisfied. And the next day, and the next.

His violence grew as fast as the fear for my baby and for my myself. But the law didn’t support me at the time. Domestic violence was difficult to prove. I was terrified. If I left, it was considered Home Abandonment, and he could take my baby away from me.

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when I was hopeless. I knew how to laugh when tears rolled down my face. I knew how to crawl when I didn’t have more energy. I knew how to get up after a punch in the face. I knew how to try over and over, and never give up. I knew how to start from zero over and over. But I didn’t know what to

HAPPINESS I met Eric, a single dad with two sons that wanted a family like I did. We married in four months. Since the moment we all met, we felt that our family was separated in a previous life, and we were now reunited in this one. He adopted Ariana, and I adopted Reed and Harrison in, and we’re the most special family I had ever dreamt about.

I couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of dread. As had happened so many times in my life, I expected the worst any moment. My brain and my body were used to being in constant survival mode.

Nightmares woke me up in the middle of the night.

Eric leaving me. But in the morning, I found warmth around my body. I had a house. No more punches, screams or dishes into a thousand pieces. Calmness felt suspicious. Love looked like a bubble. Too light. Too quiet. A hole grew between my ribs and my stomach. A shadow waiting around the corner. I knew it. I felt it stalking. My guard up.

Always. Muscles ready to run. Fists ready to fight.

My fingers hanging from a bridge. Never let go.

Work, work, work. Clean, clean, clean. Cook, cook, cook. Do homework, get a shower, and brush your teeth. Maybe I’m doing a good job. The monster knocked on the door announcing. I conquered him on the floor of the bathroom with Eric by my side rocking me on his chest. The doctor prescribed more Lorazepam. I must go back to work. And to therapy.

TO THE LIGHT...

I was in the room with my counselor, and I said I wasn’t going to move from there until I healed. I was willing to do anything in my power to find the light.

After a few years facing every single demon, one morning at my session I felt like I could see for the first time, that somebody turned the light on.

I knew how to see the light when everything was dark. I knew how not to die inside. I knew how to keep going when the monster showed up, when sadness threw me on the floor. I knew how to hope

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No matter what happened before now, we deserve to be happy. No matter what happened before now we deserve to find our inner peace. I never lost trust in life, which is something abuse, and trauma takes away from you. That saved me.

One of the things that I do now is to ask myself “what do I want?” “What do I need?” and then honor it. To learn how to do this I started with very small things, one step at a time.

Being aware of the respect and compassion that I deserved made all the difference with my journey.

That’s being on your side. I’m on my side.

Today I’m married to the love of my life.

We’re the proof that "water is thicker than blood". I learned to love myself, to be happy, to feel that I deserve and that I Have The Right to Have The Right. I found freedom and there’s no going back.

I found unconditional love for me, my husband and my children both ways.

Now I have a mission to help others do the same. It’s possible to rise from the darkness to the light. It all started when I decided to be on my side.

If you haven't got your Christmas presents, here are my crafts you might like!

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THE GIFT OF GIVING

mingle with those relatives we despise. We give up our self control and over consume- rich foods and copious amounts of alcohol- that extra serve when we are full or that last glass of champagne...again.

BY URVASHI SARNA- BALDWIN

But have we ever thought about the gift of giving to ourselves?

Ayurveda is about living a life of balance. The word itself means the knowledge of life. It may be the buzz word in many trendy spiritual circles but how does it relate to you?

Ayurveda is based on the concept that there are three doshas (these can be simply described as energetic combinations) that exist within each of us - Vata, Pitta and Kapha in varying dominances make up each individual’s constitution. Each of these doshas have their own characteristics and qualities that manifest in a mental and physical plane within us. They also all have the ability to go out of balance and then manifest negatively within us. Their ‘shadow’ sides throwing us out of whack on a physical and/or emotional level.

Often the doshic imbalances are the result of poor choices in our lifestyles, diet and mental/emotional factors.

For most people the festive season is a time of giving. We are surrounded by festive cheer, invitations to Christmas parties with family, friends and colleagues and for most of us, the annual work Christmas party.

Why not take an opportunity this festive season to check in with yourself?

The past two years with the Covid pandemic have meant less time with family and friends and heightened levels of stress and isolation.

This has in turn created a feeling of obligation to attend functions that we would have previously passed on.

Do you notice some days how you are energetic and other days when you feel lethargic.

Sometimes excessively joyous and other times stagnant and sad?

Sometimes you are driven and focused and at other times irritable and moody? All of these qualities can be attributed to imbalances within your doshas which affect your overall wellbeing and ability to function daily.

During this period the emphasis placed on us is that it is ‘the season of giving’.

Not only do we give in the most obvious manner- exchanging of presents but we end up giving in more subtle ways- giving our time to attend family gatherings and social events.

We give on an energetic level when sometimes we attend events when we’d rather not, stay for longer than we’d wish or are obliged to

If we could each give ourselves the gift of some time to carry out a few daily self care routines(dinacharya) we could bring the focus to our wellbeing before we carry on into the day.

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Abhyanga (Self massage) Often medicated Ayurveda oils are used to address specific dosha imbalances. However, cold pressed, black sesame oil is a great starting oil and is the base oil used for Ayurvedic herbal oils. Alternatively, cold pressed coconut oil can be used. The oil must be warmed before use- a bottle of oil placed in a bowl of hot water should suffice. The warm oil should be applied from the feet towards the heart in long upwards strokes. The stomach should be massaged in a clockwise direction and the arms should be massaged in long strokes from the fingers towards the heart. After 10-15 minutes the oil can be washed off with a warm shower. Self-massage has several physical and emotional benefits such as reducing stiffness in muscles and joints, promoting skin hydration, encourages circulation of blood and boosts sluggish lymphatic system and can reduce insomnia and stress to name a few!

Abhyanga also relaxes and nourishes the body and you can take this a step further by really allowing this self massage to be a meditative exercise and thank your body and mind as you apply the oil.

Tongue scraping and brushing.

Tongue scraping is a valuable tool that assists the body with the removal of ama (toxins) which your body naturally has expelled and they accumulate on the surface of our tongue overnight which if not scraped off soon after waking will get reabsorbed. By using a copper tongue scraper with a light/ medium pressure scrape from back to front on the surface of the tongue in conjunction with brushing first thing in the morning. We can assist the body with removal of this ama, as well as the scraping action having an additional benefit of an organ massage as the surface of the tongue is a mirror of your internal organs (used for health assessments in Ayurveda consultations). Regular tongue scraping also has the added benfit of contributing to improving your Agni (digestive fire).

Morning detox drink.

*Other cold pressed oils are suitable alternatives for those with nut allergies.

In Ayurveda it is recommended that the first thing ingested each morning is a warm drink made with 1/2 teaspoon each of honey, fresh lemon or lime juice and fresh grated ginger.

Honey should not be added to boiling water as this depletes the beneficial properties. The ginger has a scraping effect within the gut, the raw honey for binding the ama toxins and the lemon/lime juice to flush these toxins out of the body. This concoction is excellent to assist in flushing out toxins from the GI tract, regulating bowel motions, stimulating the digestive system and Agni as well as counteracting sluggishness in the lymphatic system. The perfect antidote to excessive consumptions of rich and heavy festive foods and drinks.

Ayurveda is a vast healing modality and the most empowering aspect is that it places the individual at the epicentre of their healing capacity. Remember your body wants to be well and we all have the ability to become out of balance but also to bring ourselves back into balance.

For further information or individual health consultations contact: Urvashi at baldwinwellnessglobal@gmail.com My New Year gift to you is a 15% for all health and lifestyle consultations booked in the month of January.

* Although honey is the preferred option for this drink, it can be substituted with jaggery or molasses if you’re vegan or dislike honey.

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MEDITATION AND THE SHADOW

Rapid Emotional Release process.

As a teacher of Meditation and Mindfulness, I have often been surprised how some of the simplest techniques can be life altering. It was during my time working with a woman who had obsessive thoughts of her ex-partner. She was unable to go through the day without hoping that she would receive a call from her ex - knowing full well they would never return. This longing became a craving which she could not control, gradually tearing down her self-esteem. Through employing the use of the Mindful Emotion process, I was able to assist in creating a space between her and her thoughts. This helped her to manage her emotions easier. She was able to see when her obsessive thinking would arise and know how to neutralise it. The ability to recognise that you are not your thoughts but the observer of them creates great freedom!

BY ADAM BALDWIN

Mindfulness and Meditation has come under a lot of scientific scrutiny over the past 4 decades.

Over3,500 peer assessed papers have praised its effectiveness. Large corporations and celebrities have adopted it into their lives (some even accrediting Meditation as the source of their success).

Do you sometimes find yourself ruminating about past hurts? You're thinking about that argument at work. it is 1.30 in the morning and you are still thinking about it?

It starts with Acceptance of the shadow To approach an issue positively is to first acknowledge it. It is ok to say ' I am hurting'. Accept the pain. Accepting it creates new ground for a new relationship with it. As opposed to struggling with it and fighting it (creating further inner conflict), acceptance opens space to handle this problem with greater creativity!

Have you ever wished there was a way you could clear your mind of it?

Dwelling on negative emotions can make you lose sleep, cause restlessness and increase frustration. It eats up massive amounts of your time and it is in fact impossible to be happy whilst dwelling on past pains.

Acceptance disrupts the pattern of hurt by saying 'I'm going to look at this in a different light'. Taking an observer's stance as opposed to a participant's role. Treat it not as an oppressor but as something to study.

If left unchecked it can lead to loss of confidence, self-worth and in extreme cases depression. This can have a knock-on effect in all aspects of your life.

The shadow aspect of our lives is unavoidable.

The hint is in the name ‘shadow’. Where you go it follows. Never deny the dark as it will find expression through other means. The fear of facing it can cause us to run into narrow positive psychology.

Putting a brave face on, running from it, drinking

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The shadow for my client, who could not let go of her ex was an ongoing battle with depression.

Whilst in a relationship she always felt whole, believing she needed another to become somebody. She had always believed, as far back as she could remember, that she was never good enough. After a teenage life of being bullied and suffering suicidal thoughts she only ever wanted to be accepted. This always took the form of romantic relationships.

She would cling on when the relationship was long dead because she feared her shadow - I am not good enough. On accepting this and bringing it into clear view she became empowered. It was here that we started to tackle this issue.

The Rapid Emotion Release process removes you from the problem and places you high above it. Releasing you from the tyranny of the emotional pain, you can observe the thoughts for what they are - passing sensations. You get to experience the thoughts in your mind without getting caught up in them and see how they feel in your body. You start to understand how these feelings rise and fall. As your understanding of your own emotions develops you become more aware of your moods. This awareness puts you in the driver's seat of your life. You are no longer managed by your negative emotions; it is you who manages them.

In adopting Mindful practices, you are able to maintain a greater mental balance in life. But you are never running from the shadow: you are working with it.

The rising and falling of thoughts and emotions need not dominate your life. You simply need to know how to address them.

If you would like to try the Rapid Emotion Release process or reach out about all things Meditation please let me know. At Baldwin Wellness we are offering a 15% discount on our services throughout January 2022. Just mention this article and start 2022 in control of your life!

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MYSTIC GUIDE WITH SASS BY ELIZABETH M. IBARRA

and worship of the Olympian Gods must have felt like. There is a magical energy in the land, an intensity among the people and the ancient/classical artwork has withstood the test of time; teaching us so much about the ancient deification of the Gods, their consorts and the heroes whose stories became mythic and wonderous.

I represent the ancient Greek deities and mythical creatures in my award-winning acrylic paintings. I have had deeply powerful visions of the paintings before bringing them into vivid life on canvas.

Hera; Queen of the Gods, in particular, was most persistent. I had an entire composition in mind and felt that I was being compelled by the archetype to focus on her power and majesty. This painting; “Hera and the Peacock '' is featured in the article. I had a similar experience with wise Athena (also featured in the photographs); a Goddess whose presence in my life has been powerful. With an innate and intuitive awareness of these archetypal figures within myself as well as in their inspiring mythos; I have been able to translate my passion for the myths and their archetypal significance into a series of classes via my website.

I am currently focusing on Greek deities, but will also be featuring prominent archetypes from cultures around the world. These stories are ancient, powerful and have profound significance for us today. They can guide us to find our true paths/callings, to be authentic, inspired and empowered individuals in this modern world.

One of the things I find fascinating about world mythology is that there are commonalities among the different ancient polytheistic religions and legends. My classes and future book discuss those connections and are a wonderful way to bridge cultures for better understanding; that we as a species have a connection to one another in a deeply profound way.

Elizabeth M. Ibarra is an award-winning artist, art instructor, healing jewelry designer, mystic guide, writer, a singer-songwriter with her musician husband and a full-time Mom. Mythology has so many powerful lessons to teach us. It is an ancient source of cultural references as well as providing a deep psychological blueprint for the inner workings of the human psyche. I have been fascinated by mythology since childhood; especially the myths of ancient Greece.

When I was eleven, I had the life-changing experience of spending a winter traveling in Europe with my parents. We visited Hungary, Romania, then took a train through the Balkans into Greece where we resided on the island of Syros in the Cyclades. This experience fueled my artistic and spiritualist imagination. I became more deeply connected to the energy of the mythos; witnessing wild, natural phenomena which brought realizations of what the ancient polytheistic religion

Archetypology is a word I coined to describe the work I do; combining archetype and mythology.

During these interactive classes; women are invited to engage with their inner Goddess archetypes to inspire self-empowerment and mystical spiritualism. I believe that we have the ability to recognize the different archetypal voices within. We are 22

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Exploring the mystical, divine and the practical are all a part of my work with the archetypes. I believe that we can learn from our connection to the ancient world with its deep magic and wisdom. We hold the power within. Archetypology classes explore mystical divinity, ways to manifest specific Goddess/God energy in our lives while also reinforcing the Delphic Maxim; “Know Thyself”. We have a connection with the divine, deep within ourselves. Rather than only allowing a higher source to guide us; I believe that claiming personal power and being proactive with the archetypal influences is key to personal and spiritual development. I invite you to join me; to participate in my Archetypology classes and continue your heroic journey towards empowerment and emotional alchemy. Most classes are free with a donation/tip suggested.

Link to register for Archetypology Classes: https://www.elizabethmibarra.com/events Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyElly Join Mystical Women’s Circle: https://www.facebook.com/groups/846596919464808

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HOW I USED REIKI TO COMPLETELY TRANSFORM MY LIFE -- FROM STRUGGLING TO THRIVING -- AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW SO YOU CAN TOO. Are you constantly having to deal with the negative effects of your insomnia, anxiety, depression, or other stressors in your daily life?

With this simple awareness and mindset shift, you can unleash energy that will change your entire life for the better.

Maybe you’re even taking medication to try to get it under control... but nothing seems to be working out quite right.

In The Reiki Manual, you’ll discover: • The foundational principles of Reiki... and why this way of living is so beneficial to all its practitioners

Or perhaps none of these ailments plague your daily life, but you can see that they’re common problems among your closest friends and family, and you’d like to be able to help.

• A brief look into the history of Reiki (so that you can properly understand how such a powerful and easy way of life became what it is today)

• Groundbreaking insight into the different styles of

Reiki, highlighting the power of each and how you can utilize them all to your advantage

Whether it’s a personal journey you’re on, or your focus is on helping others to see the light, the path ahead is about to become much clearer.

• How you can use common Reiki tools to help enhance your practice and bring your energetic awareness to new levels

Did you know that most of our healing and personal growth happens in our emotional and spiritual bodies?

• The most common applications of Reiki -- and how you might apply these in your day-to-day life • How you can use Reiki to boost your mood, no matter what the situation in front of you looks like

If you’re not also active in healing these parts of yourself, you’ll likely find some of your other efforts falling short.

• A deeper look at the attunement process -- how to prepare for it and what to do after -- so that you can get the most from your spiritual journey

But that doesn’t mean that answers aren’t there -it doesn’t mean you can’t still move past all of this.

Actually, once you start to look in this new direction, you’ll see that the growth you’ve been waiting for has been within you all along.

… and much more!

Enough with all the sleepless nights and constant worrying about what fresh hardships tomorrow might bring.

Reiki is one of the most powerful healing techniques known to man... and the best part is that this energy surrounds us all in every moment of every day.

You just need to rebalance your approach to life... and once you do, you’ll see all the things you were once concerned about fall away as you leave your old life behind for good.

You don't have to be an expert spiritual master or a transcendent monk to tap into the benefits of Reiki.

No matter where you’re at today, a life of relaxation and internal peace is awaiting you.

It’s a very simple and straightforward process once you understand the techniques and begin applying the principles.

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