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4 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 Opening the Door to Unconditional Love An Interview with Marci Shimoff By Randy Peyser

arci Shimoff is the Randy: I once heard that the Marci: The more we live in Randy: The people whom I author of the #1 phrase, “Love is a state of being, this state of unconditional love, know who are unconditionally New York Times not a relationship.” the less we have an attachment loving have all had some kind bestseller, Happy Marci: That’s exactly what to how someone responds to of transcendent experience. For for No Reason, I mean. We generally think of us. When we’re giving love and example, you share the story of sixM Chicken Soup for the Soul Bill Baumann, a popular work- books, and Love for No Reason: shop facilitator who lay down 7 Steps to Creating a Life of on his stage, experienced a sense Unconditional Love. One of of paralysis, and re-emerged as the best-selling female nonfic- pure love. tion authors of all time, Her Marci: Some of the people I books have topped all major interviewed, like Bill, spent their bestseller lists, with 14 million lives doing everything they could copies in 33 languages sold. to remove the blocks to love and Marci, who is featured in The then had some kind of spontane- Secret, is also the host of the ous awakening. Bill discovered national PBS television spe- he was no longer his body or his cial, Happy for No Reason. personality. He was filled with I’d been looking forward to love. That forever changed him. interviewing Marci regarding Eckert Tolle had a similar expe- her new book, Love for No Rea- rience. You might think these son, because my long-term re- are random experiences, but in lationship had just ended, and I many cases, people set up the was hoping she would show me circumstances in their lives to some ways to heal my heart. The welcome in that kind of divine simple practices Marci shared grace. have been immensely helpful. Randy: How do you think peo- If your heart is in need of ten- ple set it up? der, loving care — or if you want Marci: I identify 7 doorways to expand your capacity to love to setting up this experience of greater and deeper — Love for love for no reason. These door- No Reason receives my highest ways correlate to our energy recommendation. Visit: www. centers, our chakras, and each TheLoveBook.com doorway allows us to experience a greater state of unconditional Randy Peyser: I think the love. Beatles said it best: “All we need Randy: Can you share an ex- is love.” Yet don’t most of us ample? practice conditional love? love as a stream of energy go- want a response in return, that’s Marci: Sure. One of the door- Marci Shimoff: Yes, people ing between two people. When conditional love. That leads to ways is the “Doorway of Uncon- want love but our society has we think of love that way we disappointment. As we develop ditional Self-Love.” Our rela- trained us to love conditionally. become what I call, “Love Beg- this inner state of love, we’re tionships mirror our relation- We think we’ll feel love when gars.” We walk around with our less attached to someone else’s ship with ourselves. When we the right person shows up. Love little cup, hoping to get our ful- response. Their response is more don’t love ourselves we can’t in a relationship is a wonderful fillment from other people. We a reflection of them, than it is love others. For example, Sally, thing, but I call that kind of love, miss that we’re the ocean of of us. We feel freedom when we who I interviewed, was rushed “love for good reason.” That’s love! don’t have a need for someone to the hospital just before her the kind of love that comes and Love is who we are. When we to respond back. 50th birthday. She needed a liver goes. recognize and experience that, In the meantime, if you’re transplant within three days or What I believe people want instead of being Love Beggars, not there yet — which most of she’d die. This shocked Sally be- most deeply is “love for no rea- we become “Love Philanthro- us aren’t — then we have the cause she wasn’t a drinker and son,” or unconditional love, a pists.” We naturally overflow ability to love ourselves so when she’d never had liver problems. love that transcends a particu- with love and it’s effortless. It’s we do feel disappointment, we Fortunately, an organ donor was lar relationship or situation, a not something we have to do; it’s welcome that feeling and al- found, she had the surgery, and love that you feel whether you a natural outcome of who we’re low it to go through us. Arjuna all was well for a year. Then the have a romantic partner or not. being. Ardagh, one of the 150 “Love second liver started failing. Living in love is not only what Randy: When we don’t get Luminaries” I interviewed, said, Sally was sitting in her doc- we want, but it’s also our pur- back what we’re putting out, dis- “Any feeling fully felt turns into pose for being on the planet. appointment comes up. love.” (Continued on page 6)

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 5 gry, isn’t it good to get it out? So, I practiced everything that contact. After 3 hours, I felt so Marci: Yes, but that doesn’t my interview subjects shared. uncomfortable I decided to sit in Marci... necessarily mean to express it I felt guilt, pain, and grief. But my car and do Ho’o pono pono (Continued from page 5) to the person you’re angry at or because I was practicing these for her and for me. I did it for tor’s waiting room next to an to repress it; it means to wel- techniques of love, I got through only ten minutes and my heart angry, critical woman who was come the feeling and let it flow the experience much more easi- melted. I felt great compassion. having her third liver transplant. through you. ly. These techniques were a salve I went back inside and within This reminded Sally that in Chi- Ask yourself, “What is the to help me experience love in four minutes, my sister reached nese medicine, all our organs most loving thing I can do for the midst of all the challenges, for my hand. That day, there was are related to a particular emo- myself right now?” If you ask this sadness, and grief. a huge shift in our relationship. tion, and the liver was associ- question every day, you start Randy: Can you share some Randy: So, forgiveness is ated with anger. retraining yourself to give care techniques? always possible. So she asked herself, “Where to yourself, rather than to ignore Marci: One of my favorites is Marci: Yes. Write down five in my life am I angry?” She re- your importance. Ho’o pono pono, the ancient areas in your life where you alized she was angry at herself. Randy: It’s been my experi- Hawaiian Kahuna practice that haven’t forgiven a person, a situ- She was self-critical and never ence that the people who do the consists of saying these four sen- ation, or yourself, and practice thought she was good enough. deep work of feeling their grief tences: Ho’o pono pono as an experi- That moment, Sally made a com- develop the greater capacity to “I’m sorry. ment. Then see what shows up mitment to practice uncondi- experience much more joy. Please forgive me. in your life. tional self-love every day. Four Marci: I agree. They say that Thank you. Randy: Can you share anoth- months later, her doctor said, “I when you’re writing a book you I love you.” er technique? have no idea what happened. It should be careful about what You don’t say them out loud. Marci: Sure. This is an exer- is a miracle. Your liver is healed.” you’re writing because you will You feel them in your heart to- cise contributed by author Ra- That was 18 years ago. be vested in it. No sooner had I ward anyone you are holding phael Cushnir about dealing This shows the power of un- signed the contract for Love for a grudge against — including with difficult feelings. Imagine conditional self-love. At the In- No Reason when my husband yourself. stepping into a warm bath, and stitute of Heart Math, they found and I decided to divorce. It was I’ve had miracles happen as you do so, your body natural- that five minutes of anger sup- a loving divorce but it was still with this technique. For exam- ly relaxes. Now feel the feeling presses the immune system for challenging. Over the next six ple, my sister and I had an argu- you’re resisting and invite it in six hours, whereas five minutes months, three friends died, we ment and weren’t talking. Three with you into that bath. In relax- of love, caring and compassion sold our family home of 58 years months later, my family gath- ation, difficult feelings dissolve. will strengthen the immune sys- that I’d been very attached to, ered to move my mother into an It’s only when we tense up that tem for six hours. and three days later, my mother assisted-living facility. My sister feelings get more lodged in our Randy: If you’re feeling an- passed away. and I wouldn’t even make eye cells. Another simple technique InternationalAlchemyConference revealing the secrets to an extraordinary life September 16-18, 2011 Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, Ca

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6 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 I learned from the Institute of be around people who are living Heart Math is called the “Inner in a state of unconditional love Ease Technique.” It’s a 3-step pro- is that it’s contagious. You want cess to shift you from the Stress to be around them. A year ago I Common Ground Response to the Love Response, met the Dalai Lama. It doesn’t which is a physiological state matter whether he’s meeting a that has its own brain activity, head of state or a person on the Spiritual Center heart rhythm and bio-chemical street. He feels the primary es- counterparts. sence of each person and con- An Inclusive Spiritual Community First, put the palm of your nects to everybody with love. Embracing Humanity ~ Expressing Divinity hand over your heart. This sim- Randy: What are some ways ple action releases the hormone, we can express unconditional oxytocin, which is called the love? 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I do this technique you’re giving to please, to have • Grief Support three times every day, and I’ve people like you in return for your been feeling an amazing expan- giving. That’s not pure giving. • IONS sion in my heart. Randy: Can everyone reach a • Kids’ Enrichment About Us... Randy: Most women hate state of unconditional love? • Life Coaching • If the messages of Eckhart Tolle, some part of their bodies. How Marci: There is a happiness • Meditation Thich Nhat Hanh , Wayne Dyer, do we love that which we find set point, which is the range at Deepak Chopra, Jean Houston, unlovable about ourselves? which our happiness hovers. No • Ministerial Studies Barbara Marx Hubbard and other Marci: That is key. We’ve been matter what good or bad hap- • Outreach spiritual visionaries resonate with taught that we need self-esteem, pens to us, within a year, we will • Reiki & Energy Healing you, you’ll feel right at home at which is fine, but that’s condi- return to our original set point. 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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 7 Marci... The Value of Love (Continued from page 7) By Robert C. Jameson we’ll ever create a more loving planet? Was it the winding roads, looked at each other. It was love. going to be fine. Everyone was Marci: We’re experiencing an or the sound of crickets in the Just plain love. That little pup- so happy. enormous planetary shift. We’re night or the hush of the riv- py and I just knew each other. That night I heard Grandma in polarity. Many people are liv- er below that made me fall in I have never felt that feeling talking to them about how Skip- ing in fear or anger. But lots of love with the trips to before. Sure I was per and I had connected and she people are waking up to recog- my grandmother’s h a p p y w h e n m y was fine if I wanted to take him nize that love is where we have house every sum- younger brother and home. I couldn’t hear what they to go. This is the one thing that mer. I don’t know sister came into the said. Everything seemed so hush will shift the planet and create for sure, but there al- world. But this feel- -hush. the change we’re looking for. ways was a calling to ing? This was the The next day I remember my Randy: Do you offer any cuddle up in that old first time that I felt Dad asking me if I wanted to programs to help facilitate this chicken-feathered this much joy. My take Skipper home with me change? bed. heart hurt I was so and I said, “Yes! He’s my best Marci: I have a Love Ambas- The summer that excited. friend ever!” My Dad had that sador Program where people can changed my life was From that mo- look and talked about living in learn to teach the Love Course when “Skipper” came ment on, Skipper the city with cars and trucks and based on Love for No Reason. I into my life. I want- and I did every- noise and pollution and school want this message of love to go ed to call him “Side thing together. We and my brother and sister and out far and wide because I be- Kick” but my Grandma said he explored the river where the money and our small apartment lieve that if each of us feels more skipped around, so that’s what bull frogs hide. We chased pos- and I just didn’t want to hear love in our own lives, that is how we called him. . . Skipper. sums up trees and laughed any more. Skipper just sat there we will help create a planet of I was only about 6 that sum- at their rat tails. We found a se- looking at me. I don’t know why peace. mer and I was so happy school cret place next to the old oak but a tear snuck out of my eye. There is a Chinese proverb was out and I began packing tree and I told Skipper all my My Mom said she would give that says: my clothes. Didn’t need much dreams and my thoughts about me a dollar for some candy if I “When there is light in the there. I went barefoot most of how everything was. He just sat left Skipper behind. I said, “No soul, there will be beauty in the the time and it was hot and there listening and looking at way. A dollar isn’t worth any- person. muggy so just a few t-shirts and me with those big browns. I don’t thing. Besides, Skipper and I When there is beauty in the shorts. My mom always made tell many people this, but Skip- belong together.” person, there will be harmony in sure I had my toothbrush and per told me some things that My Dad smiled and said, the house. all. Me, I just wanted to go wade nobody knows. “How about if I give you five dol- When there is harmony in the by the river and walk in the Summer went way too fast lars and you can do what ever house, there will be order in the woods. Sometimes we’d ride the that year. I remember Mom and you want with it?” nation. old mule “Hank.” But he walked Dad driving up in that old black I had never held five dollars When there is order in the too slowly for me. I needed to car. I think it was a Buick. I told in my hands before. That would nation, there will be peace in run. Skipper they were coming so buy a lot of candy and anything the world.” When I stepped onto the he was prepared. I gave him a else I would want. I said, “Ok.” My prayer is that each of us porch my grandma smiled and bath the night before so he The only thing I remember feels the love in our hearts and said, “Child. I’ve got a surprise would smell real good. We ran after that was looking out the the light in our souls, and through for you! Let’s go to the barn.” up and Skipper just welcomed back window of that black car that may we all heal. I ran — pulling her as fast them with all of his heart. He at my Grandma holding Skipper. For more information about Love as her 78-year-old legs would gave my Dad a kiss so big that I I looked at the five dollars in my for No Reason, the Love Ambassador waddle. As we entered the barn, thought I would pop a button or hands. 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8 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 A Talk with Dan Millman Author of The Four Purposes of Life By Monique Muhlenkamp

an Millman, a for- You Were Born to Live: A Guide mastery. These twelve arenas we feel a form of pretense or mer world champi- to Finding Your Life Purpose, so address self-worth, self-disci- denial? on athlete, coach, I couldn’t very well ignore this pline, energy, money, mind, in- Dan: This may be one of the martial arts instruc- mysterious system or what it re- tuition, emotions, courage, self- most controversial areas of my tor, and college veals (covered in the third pur- knowledge, sexuality, love, and teaching, because it runs counter Dprofessor, is author of Way of pose); and finally, I present what service. to our dominant social program- the Peaceful Warrior (adapted to ming and beliefs about how we film in 2006) and 12 other books have to fix or improve our feel- read by millions of people in 29 ings, or quiet our minds, before languages. He teaches a way of we can live well. So let me put it living with a peaceful heart and in the simplest terms within our a warrior spirit. His books, sem- context here: It is only possible inars, and trainings have influ- to show courage when we are enced a wide range of people, feeling afraid of something. including leaders in the fields of Is behaving with courage health, psychology, education, when we feel afraid denial? I business, politics, sports, en- think not. It is the same for any tertainment, and the arts. Visit: feeling and any action. We can www.peacefulwarrior.com feel whatever we feel, yet behave with kindness, with courage, in a Monique: How did you go peaceful way. Paradoxically, do- from being college athlete and ing so reflects a warrior’s spirit. coach to writing books about Monique: The Second Pur- personal and spiritual growth? pose deals with Finding Your Dan: In retrospect, it seems Career and Calling. Why is it a natural evolution in my case, important to differentiate be- combining a love for teaching, tween a career and a calling? leading me to first explore how Dan: A primary purpose of to increase talent for sports, and this book was to replace confu- then into the larger arena of sion with clarity. Just as I draw daily life and a quest for those a clear distinction between self- skill-sets that would improve our esteem and self-worth in a pre- talent for living. vious work, here it seems useful Monique: Given the title of to help people understand that your book, can you give us a some of us have a higher call- short description of the four ing, drive or interest that may purposes? And why these four? or may not be a career (or work Dan: As I note in the book’s that produces income); and that prologue, people have various not every career becomes a call- ideas about our purpose for liv- ing. Sometimes they merge, and ing. Some say it’s all about love, sometimes they remain separate or service, or knowing God. One in our lives. could argue that there are ten may be the most important pur- Yet in this new book, we can Monique: You write that or twenty purposes, or as many pose of all (the fourth purpose) appreciate these areas as re- many young people are pres- as there are people. — the one that appears in each quired courses in the school sured to choose a career path Still, just as we divide the arising moment. of daily life — what we are re- before they really know them- compass into four cardinal di- Monique: In The First Pur- ally here to master within and selves, so they end up choos- rections, it occurred to me (in pose, Learning Life’s Lessons, through the theater of our work, ing what they think they should a moment of lucidity), that we you suggest that Earth is a per- relationships, and physical chal- do rather than what they really are, most fundamentally, here fect school and the daily life is lenges. want to do. Can you say more to learn the lessons of life and our classroom. Then what are Monique: You wrote, “We about this? all that entails (the first purpose the courses we need to pass in learn to ride the shifting tides of Dan: Until we know who we I present in the book); but we order to graduate? emotion like skillful surfers as are — our talents, interests, and can’t ignore that purpose involv- Dan: Again, in a previous we grasp the great truth that we values — we may make the ing our work — our career and book — and a course I am now don’t need to feel compassion- right choices for the wrong per- in some cases our calling (the offering at www.dailyom.com ate, peaceful, confident, coura- son! Although there are excep- second purpose). titled “Master the Peaceful War- geous, happy, or kind — we only tions, social scientists say that I wrote a major book, one of rior’s Path” — I present twelve need to behave that way.” Isn’t my most popular, called The Life gateways or golden keys to self- behaving differently from what (Continued on page 10)

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 9 how working with the numbers the flow or the zone, as some pursue such altered states of Dan... in one’s date of birth could pos- athletes experience? consciousness by various means (Continued from page 9) sibly provide accurate infor- Dan: I receive emails from a and methods. But the reality of mation about core elements of number of athletes who have ex- my life has been less like a light early marriage, for example, is one’s life. perienced what feels like a mys- switch turning on, and more like the number one predictor of It was only after working with tical moment of transcendence, a dimmer switch slowly turned divorce. many, many people and years of and they want to know how to up, over time and experience ­— Similarly, having to pick a study that I fully came to appre- be in “the zone” all the time. brighter in some moments than long-term career before we un- ciate the power and clarity of this I respond that the quality and others. derstand ourselves often leads to mysterious method, and how it intensity of our awareness and Nature has always been my a mismatch between work and provided deep insight into our attention change all the time. primary teacher — watching emerging values. That’s why I individual life path — informa- Naturally, there may be some streams flow around obstacles, recommend in the book, “Until tion usually hidden beneath the moments that feel extraordinary, pursuing the path of least resis- you find your career and calling, distractions of daily life. when a golfer can “see” the line tance; observing how trees grow just get a job. Meanwhile, stay Monique: In The Fourth Pur- to the hole with absolute clarity, strong roots, but flexible branch- open to new opportunities.” pose, dealing with each arising and a tennis play can put every es that bend in the wind; how Monique: The Third Purpose moment, you suggest that “there shot right on the line. We can the seasons change in their own seems the most mysterious, is no such thing as a future de- increase such moments of clarity rhythmic cycles. based on a number system and cision?” What do you mean by or absorption by practicing what The natural world, along with one’s date of birth. Where did this? we do rather than just doing it. training (in any sport or art) can you come up with this as the Dan: Thinking about doing Monique: Each of the four teach us all the universal laws third purpose of life? something is the same as not do- purposes leads readers toward I describe in another book, The Dan: As I explain in the book, ing it. We can think about and greater clarity — even spiritual Laws of Spirit. Now I’m happy I learned the fundamental ele- talk about decisions we are go- awakening. In your other books to share the four purposes of life ments of this system from an ing to make (in the future), but you describe instances of your that lend meaning and direction unusual mentor. Quite skepti- decisions are always made by own awakening. Can you select to anyone’s life, in any moment cal myself at first, I questioned action, in the present moment. one recent moment of trans- — especially helpful for those at The rest is the subjective merry- cendence and share what you a crossroads, in transition, going go-round. As E.M. Forster wrote, felt with our readers? through changes. Change the way you look “How can I know what I think Dan: Many people love mir- The Four Purposes of Life: Finding until I see what I do?” acles and moments of transcen- Meaning and Direction in a Changing at things, and the things World, published by HJ Kramer/New you look at will change. Monique: What steps can dence — the idea of getting World Library, is available at your — Dr. Wayne Dyer someone take to immerse them- smacked across the head by a local bookstores. Visit: www.peace selves in each moment, and find Cosmic Oar — and many of us fulwarrior.com

10 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 Breaking the Cycle of Unfulfilling Relationships An excerpt from How to Create A Magical Relationship: Three Simple Ideas That Will Instantaneously Transform Your Love Life By Shya & Ariel Kane

If you want to create a work- aversion to being like one’s par- other people, and being respon- ture perspective, she made up ing, supportive relationship with ents is nondiscriminatory; you sible for the well-being and sur- the story that her father was try- another, it is imperative that you can’t just pick and choose the vival of the family. Children, by ing to throw her over the cliff. be willing to be complete in the parts of them you don’t want to definition, have an immature This fable remained in place for relationship you have with your be like. If you are trying to not be years, repeated to herself parents. The dictionary defines like them, you will avoid even and embellished over time. complete as “lacking no com- their “good” traits. Eventually, LeAnne re- ponent part; full; whole; entire.” alized she had made up a But what does being incomplete Don’t Blame Your very imaginative, creative with your parents mean? It is Parents explanation to justify her when you are looking to prove You can’t be yourself if you fear and further saw that them wrong or right for what are avoiding being like one or the her father had no intention they did, or didn’t do, or when other of your parents, because of doing her harm nor had you endlessly search for their then you are not living your own any desire to hurt her in any weak points. life. If you are resisting your par- way. Bringing awareness to When you reference how you ents, or going for their approval, how she related to her fa- are living your life in comparison then that relationship will per- ther released her from her to how your parents have lived sist, and each action you take expectation that men were their lives and to what they did will be filtered in a nanosecond out to hurt her. or didn’t do for you, then you through your idea of how they Some people reading are incomplete. If, for example, would do things rather than this excerpt will have had in your opinion they were ei- simply being yourself. Shya and Ariel Kane parents who were, in fact, ther there too much and smoth- If you are still blaming your and limited perspective of reality abusive or severely lacking in ered you or they were not there mother or father for the way you and can filter day-to-day events parenting skills. We don’t mean enough and you felt abandoned are, you will be handicapped in only through how these events to suggest that some individuals and misunderstood, these are your ability to have a fully sat- affect them and their desires, did not experience severe child- symptoms of being incomplete. isfying relationship. Your rela- preferences, and wants. hood trauma. What we are sug- One way or the other, your tionship to your parents is your At a young age, you made de- gesting is that carrying a grudge archetypical relationship to men cisions about who your parents or having a vendetta with one If you want a relationship and women. They did not do it were and then have held those or both of your parents will se- wrong. They were just living their decisions over time as though verely hamper your ability to that works, give up lives as best they knew how, and they are true. Most people don’t relate. making your parents you happened to be born into realize that many of their opin- Even if your parents did things responsible for your that family. ions were formed when they that were insensitive, ill-advised, actions and start living Your parents probably didn’t were in a childish temper tan- or abusive, there comes a point take any courses on parenting or trum or contraction years ago. where you must choose between your own life. on how to have satisfying rela- having a fully satisfying life or tionships. Neither did their par- LeAnne’s Story being right about how your par- source of identity is in relation ents — nor theirs. Until recently, Our friend LeAnne can now ents did you wrong. and reaction to your parents. If probably within the last fifty laugh at her child’s interpreta- This is an excerpt from How you are saying that your parents years, there weren’t any class- tion of the things her father did to Create a Magical Relation- are responsible for the way you es in parenting or relating. The “wrong.” One rather dramatic ship, published by McGraw- relate, then you are incomplete way people are is the way they childhood memory had to do Hill and winner of the Nautilus with them. learned to be in the families in with a vacation she had with Book Award in the category of We have seen many adults which they grew up. And, more her parents in Greece. While Relationships/Men & Women’s who were children of highly-suc- than likely, your parents did the traveling about the country, Issues. cessful people be failures in life best they knew how to do. they stopped at a scenic over- Since 1987, the Kanes, interna- and relationship because they From a child’s point of view, look. Because LeAnne was not tionally-acclaimed authors, seminar leaders, and business consultants, wanted to prove to their parents your parents should have done tall enough to see over the stone have acted as guides, leading peo- that their parents did it wrong. things differently. Children’s per- wall that hugged the cliff face, ple through the swamp of the mind Any time things started going too spectives are centered on them- her father lifted her up and stood into the clarity and brilliance of the well, these people would sabo- selves and on what they want. her on top so that she could en- moment. To find out more about the Kanes and their Transformational tage the possibility of their own They cannot take into account joy the view. Community or to receive their article success. Being right was more all of the complexities of earn- LeAnne was scared by the of the month, visit their website at important than being happy. The ing a living, having to relate with height, and through her imma- www.TransformationMadeEasy.com

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 11 CTypes – A Breakthrough in Creating the Relationships of Your Dreams By David Dibble

For over 30 years, Linda, my years I studied a body of knowl- CTypes can be thought of as Projection — The Heart better half of 40 years, and I edge called Character Types the DNA of the mind and the en- of Miscommunication have been on a quest to learn as (CTypes). Linda and I have been gine of evolution of the human in Relationships much as possible about the hu- using them every day since. mind. Although CTypes have CType is, in our experience, man experience. We wanted to CTypes describe how we one of the most powerful bod- know answers to questions such THINK and create our indi- ies of knowledge for healing, as, Who are we? and Why are vidual realities. Of course, enhancing, and deepening rela- we here? our thinking drives much tionships with the most impor- We also had a deep commit- of our behavior. Thinking tant people in our lives. However, ment to knowing as much as in many ways also defines CType is also at the heart of possible about each other, our- the quality of our relation- much of the miscommunica- selves individually, and our re- ships. tion, frustration, and friction in lationship. What did it mean to It’s clear that when we stressed or problematic relation- be in a truly committed relation- think negative thoughts ships. ship in which both people were about another, our rela- This occurs when a person growing personally, profession- tionship with that person naturally projects his/her own ally and spiritually? will be more distant than CType (ways of thinking and re- Along the way we had the if we think positively about lating) onto those with whom he/ privilege to study with a num- someone. Because each in- she is in relationship. This natural ber of master teachers and peo- dividual’s reality is created tendency to project one’s CType ple of wisdom. For eight years first in the mind and then in on to others is based upon the we studied directly with our the outside world, our rela- David and Linda Dibble faulty assumption that everyone now old friend, don Miguel tionships, good and not so good, been with us since the begin- else thinks like I do. For those Ruiz. We learned to relate with are a function of our thinking. ning of time (time being created who are unaware of CType, it is each other using the Four Agree- But back to CTypes and their only in the human mind), they rare indeed when this projection ments before don Miguel’s The power over our relationships. are simply a foundational hu- is not a part of issues in relation- Four Agreements became a best- man principle whose time has ships. selling book. CTypes — The DNA come. One of the fundamental prin- We also studied eastern teach- of the Mind ciples in healing relationships is ings, Native American teachings Each CType is created in the CTypes and becoming aware in real time of and other bodies of wisdom that individual according to the date, Astrology people projecting their CTypes have been termed universal spir- time, and place of the person’s For those of you who are into on to other people, including itual principles. It is interesting birth and corresponds to the Astrology, let me share a couple you and me. It is probably even that, at the end of the day, the signs of the Western Zodiac. of thoughts. Although I am by more important that we be aware teachings of all master teachers CTypes are not associated with no means an expert in Astrol- of when we are projecting our is much the same — universal. Astrology in the traditional ogy, my personal belief is that own CType on to others, espe- Beginning in 1987 and for six sense. However, because we of- there is some type of connection cially those closest to us. ten talk about the signs of the between CTypes and Astrology. Zodiac, the natural tendency is Human beings are connected to CType Opposites to think of CTypes as knowl- the planets and stars, which is The Most Important edge that came from Astrology. the basis of Astrology. Physics CType Principle It didn’t. tells us as much. When a CType runs into trou- The body of knowledge we The fact that the human body ble in life, it is because he or she call CTypes came directly from contains a number of elements is doing too much of his/her nat- Inner Wisdom through the essential to life that do not exist ural CType thinking. For exam- sleeping dream state in another on Earth, is telling. Most of these ple, as a Scorpio CType, my life body of work we call Dream- essential elements come to Earth falls apart when I do too much Work. The essence of Dream- from red giant stars (dying stars) of my Natural Scorpio thinking. Work is being able to ask Inner in a never-ending gentle rain of Linda’s life becomes stress-filled Wisdom questions and receive stardust. and problematic when she does answers through a whole new The fact that CTypes corre- too much of her Natural Sagit- way of dream interpretation — spond to the signs of the West- tarius thinking. As with any good which of course came from ern Zodiac is not an accident. thing, too much usually creates Inner Wisdom. Inner Wisdom, Based upon information we have its own set of problems. Dos- accessed through over 20 years received from Inner Wisdom age determines the difference of intense research of the sleep- (DreamWork), I believe the con- between medicine and poison, ing dream state and “Dream nections between CTypes and yes? Assignments,” shared with us Astrology will begin to emerge The unconscious strategy for the marvel of CTypes. in the near future. a CType having problems is to

12 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 continue to do more of what is In healing and deepening creating those problems. Left relationships between couples, unobserved, when faced with with family, or on the job, mov- Experience the Power of the Tao trouble, my mind will want to ing to the opposite alternative do more of the Scorpio think- becomes a unique and power- ing which created the problems ful success strategy that trumps, Master Zhi Gang Sha in the first place. Thankfully, in my experience, all others. CTypes also provide ready solu- If practiced widely, CTypes World-Renowned Spiritual Master, tions to our problems. might well be a powerful prob- Teacher and Healer Each CType also has an oppo- lem solver for humanity. Used in “Tao is the Way. Tao is the source of all universes. site alternative (Opposite), which conjunction with other personal is both opposite and comple- and professional growth prac- Tao is the principles and laws of all universes.” mentary to its Natural. 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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 13 Conscious Relationships By Leonard Jacobson

There are two kinds of rela- attract a partner who is loving ner? How do you express love? able to look into the mirror that tionship. The first is a dysfunc- and accepting, we cannot really Are you generous, grateful, com- is the relationship and to own, tional and unconscious rela- feel it or allow it in, because it passionate and supportive? Are acknowledge and confess any tionship based in the past and contradicts our deeper beliefs. you judgmental and controlling? unconscious aspect of ourselves future. The second is a conscious In an unconscious relation- Are you filled with expecta- we see reflected there. relationship based in the present ship, our repressed tions which you do At the deepest level, the real moment. emotions are con- not clearly express gift we bring to each other is the When a relationship is based stantly being trig- and when those ex- gift of Presence. When you are in the past, we are looking to gered, and we project pectations are not present you are, by your very our partner to fulfill needs that the blame onto our met, do you become nature, loving, accepting, com- were not met in childhood by partner, when what resentful? When you passionate, generous, grateful our parents. Our mother and fa- is really happening are hurt, do you be- and allowing. When you are ther were not present for us in is that our partner is come angry or do present, you are without judg- the way we needed them to be. simply triggering feel- you withdraw? How ment. The more that Presence is As a result, we did not feel loved ings repressed within do you express your the foundation of your relation- and accepted in a way that made us from our past. anger? Are you abu- ship, the more fulfilling, joyful us feel safe, and so to varying In an unconscious sive? Are you a vic- and uncomplicated it will be. degrees, we developed limiting relationship, we are tim? These are just In a conscious relationship, beliefs that now affect every as- lost in our story and some of the issues we relate to each other in the pect of our lives and our rela- we are trying to get our partner and questions that must be ad- moment and do not seek com- tionships. to enter our story to make dressed and brought to con- fort from the idea that someone These beliefs include I am not it better. Some typical issues sciousness if you want to move will be there to make us feel loved, I am not good enough, I that arise in an unconscious re- from a dysfunctional relationship safe in one year or five years or am not accepted, There is no lationship are blame, guilt, ex- to a conscious relationship. for a lifetime. In truth there is one here for me, I am unworthy, pectation and resentment. In an In a conscious relationship, only NOW! When we come to I am alone, I am abandoned, I unconscious relationship, con- we are fundamentally present. terms with that simple truth, it have to repress my feelings, I trol patterns and judgment are We have been through a process will open us into a life of free- don’t count, I can’t ask for what often a source of conflict. of healing the past. We have dom, truth and love. I want, I have to please others, An unconscious relationship released ourselves from those A conscious relationship is a just to name a few. is not necessarily a bad thing. limiting beliefs from childhood great blessing. It provides you These beliefs are associated In fact I recommend it! It gives and we have emptied those res- with a companion with whom with very painful feelings, that us the opportunity to look into ervoirs of emotions which were you can share a loving life. An we learn to repress. We then the mirror that is the relation- repressed within us. We have unconscious relationship is also embark upon a journey to find ship, and bring consciousness embraced responsibility for our- a great blessing. It provides you someone who will be here for to all the unconscious aspects selves at every level. We feel with a remarkable opportunity us and who will meet that un- of ourselves, all the unhealed whole and complete within our- to wake up out of your uncon- filled need to be loved, accepted emotional wounds and all those selves and we do not need our sciousness. and acknowledged. The prob- limiting beliefs still with us from partner to complete us or make Leonard Jacobson is a spiri- lem is that life manifests as a childhood. us feel safe and secure. We no tual teacher, healer and mystic reflection of our inner world, so This kind of relationship gives longer need our partner to be deeply committed to guiding that we attract people into our us the opportunity to witness here for us, but rather we want and supporting others in their lives who match those limiting certain aspects of our person- our partner to be here with us. journey towards wholeness. In beliefs. ality which we would prefer to Just to change one simple 1981, he experienced the first We attract people into our ignore, deny or project onto our word from ‘for’ to ‘with’ radi- of a series of spontaneous mys- lives who are not loving or ac- partner. It gives us the opportun- cally transforms the relationship. tical awakenings that profound- cepting, and so the pain of living ity to be observant of our con- In a conscious relationship, both ly altered his perception of life, in a world where no one is truly trol patterns and judgments. How parties are empowered from truth, and reality. Each of these present with us continues. If we present are you with your part- within and are not seeking to enlightenment experiences re- have power or control over the vealed deeper levels of con- other. In a conscious relation- sciousness, filling his teachings ship, communication is clear and his writings with wisdom, and direct and honest. clarity, love and compassion. He A conscious relationship does has been running workshops not have to be perfect. It is OK and seminars for the past twen- to make mistakes as long as both ty-five years, offering inspiration parties to the relationship are and guidance to those on a path willing to take responsibility for of awakening. whatever is arising within them. Leonard is the author of Words In fact, it is in making mistakes from Silence, Embracing the Present, Bridging Heaven & Earth, Journey or lapsing into unconsciousness into Now and his latest, a children’s Plant Trees! that provides us with the oppor- picture book, In Search of the Light. tunity for greater consciousness, You can learn more about Leonard at provided we are willing and www.leonardjacobson.com

14 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 Power Over Life’s Pings Mastering Adversity = Mastery of Life By Kristin Andress

Whether in our personal in- you to look at new routes to when they stop you. To gain happen for yourself. Be wise teractions or in the workplace, achieve your goals, while some power over the pings: enough to welcome change, take whether with spouses or our may be high seas that are cat- 1. Remain resilient. Be- another approach, create new children, our bosses or our rela- astrophic, making lieve in your ability opportunities, and talk to people tives, we all experience difficul- you hang on for dear to deal with what- who will help you through the ties and disappointments in life. life. ever comes your way. problem. And, when you need And while some of us have high- You never know You may have to ad- to, take an SPD. What is an SPD? ly developed coping skills, the when pings are go- just in order to han- It’s a Special Person Day. It can stress that results from dealing ing to hit; you need dle a given situation be your way of acknowledging with life’s pings, the unexpected to learn to recog- or circumstance, that you are getting pinged. variables, impact more than just nize them so you and you will need Allow yourself time to get our jobs and personal relation- can control just how to consider what you angry or sad about it, and then ships; the stress they cause can much effect they will need to do next. If, move on. That is the really im- impact our health. have on your life and however, you be- portant part to understand here Poorly managed, pings can whether that impact come a reaction to — move on. Without extenuat- knock us off course, sometimes will be positive or the PING, you will ing circumstances, you only get causing anxiety, depression, and negative. lose your power to 24-hours for your SPD. Any more even physical ailments. Well What is important to remem- focus and continue. than that and you will become managed, they become nothing ber is that pings — while they 2. Use your lifelines. These one of those people who most more than bumps in the road can be seemingly devastating at are exactly the times when you likely gets on your nerves! that may cause us to detour to a the time — can actually end up need others to support you. These variables in life, these better path. benefitting us. It is how pings Reach out to those you trust and pings, do exist and will con- Have you ever watched a are perceived and received and ask them for what you need. tinually challenge you. Having movie that left you with a sense then handled that makes all the 3. Exercise your internal or a strong core, a strong belief of empowerment as you walked difference. personal power. Power is “the system, can help you overcome out of the theater? One that had Consider the XY Factor: ability to act or produce an ef- them, and help you gain con- you cheering the protagonist fect.” Your ability to overcome trol over them. Use your imagi- X = The variables in life for beating seemingly impossi- obstacles is directly related to nation to get through the set- ble odds? Most likely you have. Y = You, the constant the power of your imagination backs. Do not hand your power Moving. Inspiring. Empowering. You are the Y (and the “why”) and the strength of your belief over to someone or something These movies resonate with us in every situation, and if you system. How you control your else. Do not wallow in the mis- because we like to see people have a strong belief system, a life in tense or stressful situa- fortunes. The minute you do, triumph. We truly want others strong emotional core, you will tions, and how you intensify you lose. Stay focused on your to beat the odds, whether it is be able to overcome any ob- that potential within you, will intentions, walking with the in love, sports, business, war, or stacle, any variable that comes determine your success in han- knowledge that you will handle life in general. into your life. Your belief system dling setbacks. any setback that comes your We want happy endings. Of equips you with the creative Conversely, powerlessness way. course, on the road from youth ability to confront and deal with comes from the feeling or be- Bring real power into your to adulthood, we learn that not the problems that arise. lief that you have no control, everyday life by refusing to be a everything ends happily-ever- It will arm you with the re- no capacity to dig deep inside victim of life’s circumstances. If after. We come to realize that sourcefulness to face any situ- for that power to overcome set- you can say, “I have the power while we can overcome the ation — no matter how dire backs. You feel weak and unable to handle anything and every- dragons, poisoned apples, — and, if necessary, chart a new to cope. You can’t see the pos- thing that gets in my way of and evil stepmothers... we direction for the future. It will sibilities or believe in a positive reaching my best intention,” you still may not end up with a bal- also inspire you. It will be the outcome. If you allow that feel- will be one step closer to man- anced life. Life, and its pings, fire in your belly that will allow ing of powerlessness to master aging the pings you face in life teaches us that. you to believe in the seemingly you, then you will be swallowed so you can live it by your de- But what life does not neces- impossible. whole and spit out by life. 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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 15 substantial understanding of totally aware, of the full extent of what is real. To the extent that our abilities as well as any pos- we relate to the edited self that sible limitations, of the present someone projects or the illusion situation and context, of the in- and “positive spin” that we pro- tentions of others... and of the ject on them, the interactions intentional as well as unintend- are unreal as well, the content ed effects of our own actions. of any communication insub- It is then that we are not only stantial or untrustworthy, and most response-able, but most the value of any commitments able to take in the rewards of become suspect. sensation and meaning, depth With sufficient determination, and delight. practice and skill, we can en- A practitioner combines this sure that at least on party in any heightened presence with pur- relationship is working to see poseful action and considered through illusion and pretense, response, in order to help shape to weigh the value of content events and thus consciously co- and speak or act deliberately, create our world. Only the in- with the potential results, ben- tensely aware can make the best efits and consequences in mind: choices.... and for the Anima ourselves. practitioner, at least, every single From that point, we can influ- act — no matter how large or Expanded awareness of ourselves and others, can mean a more real ence the course and therefore small — is a conscious choice. and deep relationship, more deeply experienced, more intently savored. the ramifications of conversa- The recommended ideal or- Photo by Jesse Wolf Hardin. tion and relationship, the power der for completing Anima life- of friendships, the effectiveness ways courses, is to start with the of partnerships and alliances, Practitioner’s Journey (orienta- and the substance, meaningful- tion, language and exploration), ness and even longevity of love Presence (so we can be wholly affairs and marriages. here for all that follows), Awake- Aware Relationship The work starts not so much ness (embodiment and height- with heightened awareness of ening our bodily senses), and By Jesse Wolf Hardin others, or even of context, en- then Awareness (learning to be virons or possible outcomes, ever more intensely conscious of he degree of deep, actions are often either narrow but with advanced conscious things beyond the range of our healthy relationship in scope or superficial in con- awareness of our own personal senses). with anybody — or tent, all too many times insin- feelings, perspective, needs, mo- The information in courses with any thing, for that cere or contrived, with minimal tivations, presentation and com- like Sense of Place, the Founda- matter — directly cor- conscious awareness involved in munication. tions of Western Herbalism and relatesT to our degree of aware- the relating. How often do we associate Mission & Purpose, is best fath- ness: the extent to which we This is partly a reflection of with others, converse without omed and most effectively ap- truly notice and understand a natural human desire to com- them, work with them, maybe plied when we are maximally, the larger world beyond the fort each other with interchange, even live with them, without be- not nominally, aware. boundaries of our skin. Not irrespective of meaning, engen- ing consistently conscious of our There is likely no one who only our responsibilities but dering the “small talk” that can emotional needs and moods, of couldn’t benefit from an intense, relationships, rewards and de- help us feel part of a group and our immediate hopes and greater ongoing awareness practice, lights come alive... for those less alone. When acquaintances aims, why we are investing time utilizing the insights and exam- of us most aware of life. ask us how we are doing, they in certain involvements, social ples afforded us by the nature To begin with, the more as- are usually looking for a stock arrangements or even subjects world, and perhaps the tools for pects, characteristics and reveal- reply that’s as positive as it is of conversation? awareness that some schools ing stories that we know about brief, rather than a discomfort- Or without being conscious and traditions provide. And re- someone, the more we may find ing sharing of how we really of our body language, facial ex- lationships, of any kind, can be to appreciate about them. feel, what has been hurting or pressions, and the effects that made more real, substantial, pur- Some of the finest of quali- troubling us, the challenges we these things have on the compo- poseful and usually satisfying, ties are not obvious but subtle, face or dreams we have yet to sure and impressions of others. by doing the moment-to-mo- underplayed or concealed. Like- fulfill. What we teach in Anima, is ment work of being aware and wise, the more aware that we In addition to not wanting to that every moment is a deci- going deep. By paying more at- are of their complexities, fears make others uneasy, we humans sive moment — and most of the tention the them, ourselves and and motivations, even the past also want to be liked, which is things that we both do and don’t our world... anytime we’re not incidents and other factors that yet another reason why we may do, are conscious decisions. asleep. helped form their character and not only narrowly limit and care- One of the defining traits for not To close, I will leave you with determine behavior, the better fully censor any topics of con- only Anima practitioners but the the gift of some simple Anima we can understand, estimate and versation, but also “put on our more adept of shamans, artists awareness exercises to try: appropriately respond to any best face” in any direct interac- and activists, medicine women • Attention is a gift we give traits of theirs that we might find tions. and healers, is highly developed to ourselves, whenever we pay unpleasant or unacceptable. And yet, the most healthy, let awareness. close attention to the people The problem is that in the vast alone deeply meaningful rela- The most impressive of our and things around us. When majority of modern civilized re- tionships, are predicated on our other abilities can only serve us walking down the sidewalk, no- lationships, exchanges and inter- having a broad awareness and or our purpose well when we are tice what grass or plants grow to

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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 17 Intimate Communication — 9 Key Steps By David Gersten

More than half of the mar- or anger in a loud and heated comment,” you are conveying When you are vulnerable, you’re riages in America end in divorce. way, the conversation will rap- the message that your feelings willing to embrace uncertain- When the magic (and honey- idly accelerate and turn into an are your partner’s responsibility. ty. And it means that you may moon biology) wears off, you argument. If your style But, you are respon- hear something that is difficult may not yet have the tools for is a fast startup, take a sible for how you re- to hear. Listen. And after all the communication that unites and few deep breaths be- spond to anything words have been spoken, there heals. fore “starting a fire.” Here is a healthy may arise a period of silence. There are a variety of reasons 2. Develop Ground way to communi- Practice being okay with silence. for difficulties in communica- Rules for how you cate distress, “When It’s normal and healthy. tion: 1) The breakdown of the communicate strong you said or did x, y, 8. Moving to Resolution. Mov- nuclear family has left many with- emotions. Here is a and z, it caught me ing from fear and anger back to out positive images or experi- good way to start. Tell off guard. At first I love is great, but don’t move to ences of intimate communica- your partner there is was scared, and I felt the bedroom too quickly if this is tion, 2) Marital role expectations something you’d like my gut tighten up. I a romantic relationship. As your have changed over the last 40 to talk about, and ask, was shaking. Pretty conversation is approaching clo- years, leaving many confused, “Is this a good time?” quickly fear turned sure, you may feel the urge to and 3) Sometimes there is a great If it’s not, agree on a time that’s to anger. I feel that anger right quickly hug and kiss your part- inequality regarding what each good for both of you . . . in the now. My heart’s pounding and ner. Slow down. At this point, brings to the relationship, and near future. Make yourselves my palms are sweaty.” hold hands with intention and if there are huge gaps in inter- comfortable. Sit on a comfort- 5. Accept What IS. You are love. Move slowly, letting your ests, spirituality, nutrition, hob- able couch and make physical both learning to accept what hearts soften. bies, music, sexuality (etc), much contact. Hold hands. Make eye “is” right now. Don’t enter a 9. Closure. Ask if there is any- more work needs to go into that contact. conversation with the idea that thing else your partner wants relationship. 3. How Severe Is The Prob- you’re going to change the other to say. Likewise, ask yourself if When people fall in love, lem? Before talking, ask yourself person, and don’t make assump- there is anything else you need their partner appears close to how serious your concern is on tions about your partner’s moti- to say. Bring the conversation to perfect, but “being in love” is a a scale of 1-10. If you can say vations. He or she will always an end in a loving way. In your mental/emotional state that lasts to your partner, “This issue is have a good reason for why they “opening comments” you may 12 to 18 months. When the ini- a 3,” s/he will instantly feel re- did what they did. Avoid “prov- have said things that felt hurtful tial chemistry changes, suddenly lief. If the issue is a 7-10, share ing that you are right and s/he to your partner. End the conver- we see our partner’s flaws, which that, and then ask your partner if is wrong.” Remember that the sation with words of appreciation can throw communication into they’d like a minute to get cen- two of you are striving to solve and gratitude. You’ve survived a a tailspin. tered. Consider how much easier a problem together...as a team. conversation that used to be a Love is blind, and when the it is to hear something painful 6. Listen. After you’ve shared battle, and now you are truly a blinders come off, people need when you’ve taken a minute to your concern, you need to listen. healthier couple. tools to deal with flaws, mis- get centered compared to when Be eager to discover their mo- By practicing these 9 steps, conceptions, mismatches, and you are blind-sided by hot, raw tivation and what they thought you will see your partner with poor communication. This is the emotion. they said or did, because what loving eyes, instead of repeat- time for couples to really learn 4. Express Yourself. You may you think motivated your partner edly asking yourself, “How did to love. This article focuses on feel mad, glad, sad, or scared is almost never true. Many of us my prince/princess turn into a learning to communicate in a (the 4 core emotions) and may feel the urge to jump in and re- frog?” way that heals and unites. Here have concluded that the prince spond quickly. Now is the time David Gersten, M.D. practices are 9 key steps for intimate com- or princess you married has an to sit back and listen with an nutritional medicine and integrative munication. evil twin living inside. Here is open mind, without judgment. psychiatry. His books include Are 1. Startup. Identify whether You Getting Enlightened Or Losing how to convey what you need Real listening is powerful and Your Mind, A Psychiatrist’s Guide for or not you create a “fast startup” to. Take responsibility for how lets your partner know that it’s Mastering Paranormal and Spirit- in expressing things that are dif- you feel. If you say, “You really safe to speak their mind. ual Experience. He can be reached at ficult to say. If you express hurt pissed me off with that absurd 7. 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18 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 The Inner Eye: Balance in A Changing World By Peggy Kornegger

All thoughts are sacred energy. that the world holds incredible We each have an inner eye eye, I visualize myself as part When you change the way you beauty, no matter how dire the (some call it intuition, higher of the web of life on a beautiful look at the world, everything circumstances. I take a walk in self, or cosmic connection) that, blue planet, mutual caring and you look at changes. a park or sanctuary to immerse if strengthened through prac- compassion swirling through — Nana Mercedes Barrios myself in Nature. I read poetry tice, can be our greatest support the intricate fibers of our con- Longfellow, Maya Mam elder or talk with friends. I during challenging nections. There is no center to play music and sing. times. Meditation, this web, yet just envisioning it So many spiritual traditions Any or all of these yoga, conscious recenters me. My day begins on teach that abundance is not help me to remem- breathing, visual- a positive note, spirit and body about money or material goods; ber the abundance ization, or energy attuned, heart open. it is a way of seeing the world. in my life, to recen- work all make our I am sustained and uplifted Is the glass half-empty or half- ter and rebalance in inner eye grow stron- by the growing numbers of in- full? We know the preferred an- a world that is radi- ger. Participating in dividuals and groups who hold swer, but do we actually live cally changing on a these practices in the to a vision of a better world and it? In these turbulent times of daily basis. Of course, company of others speak out and work for it. Their economic uncertainty and huge daily change means strengthens it even voices and actions remind me planetary changes, is it possible daily practice, daily more and opens our of the great amount of positive for us to recognize that the pres- recentering. Finding hearts as well. And human energy that exists on ence of abundance is dependent hope over and over the collective ener- this planet. Yes, there is still war, on how we perceive events in again. I believe this is the great- gy that we create together can hatred, and violence, but there our lives? est challenge we face as human shape our lives and our world. are also rising waves of kind- Those who have recently lost beings on planet Earth at this Throughout the world, groups ness, generosity, compassion, a job or savings might find this time: to continue believing that of all kinds participate in collec- and love. idea unbelievable. Yet it touch- a peaceful, loving world is pos- tive visualizations, prayers, or People are gradually recog- es on some universal truths that sible and that we as individuals meditations, which many believe nizing that each thought, feeling, humans throughout history have can do something to make that have a measurable effect. Just as and action impacts the universe uncovered beneath the hard happen. we as individuals are affected by within and around us. This is rocks of life’s lessons. Sometimes That love is more powerful one another’s feelings, the liv- truly “sacred energy.” We are all when we lose greatly, we discov- than fear or hatred is the inner ing Earth responds to our mass connected — every stone, every er something even greater: the core belief that will help us stay emotions. If those emotions are flower, every star, every heart. generosity of strangers, the love balanced as we live through the positive, if our hearts are open Seeing the wonders of the of friends and family, or connec- transition from one world age and loving, and our inner eye fo- world in the present moment, tion to a spiritual force beyond to another. The much-discussed cuses on the beauty that already and envisioning even more in our own lives. prophesied year 2012 is not one exists, then the possibilities for the future is a true gratitude prac- I am no stranger to loss my- date on the calendar; it is a cos- global transformation are expo- tice. An inner sense of abun- self, and perhaps it has been mic shift, a time of tremendous nential. dance uplifts the seer and the those painful experiences that possibility. When we share the abun- seen with the light of hope. I have caused me to search for We hold the keys to trans- dance in our lives with others hold to this practice, this inner a higher meaning in the uni- formation within us, literally in — whether in physical, emo- vision, to help me create internal verse. Through the teachings of our genes. All of us were born tional, or spiritual ways — we and external balance, moment to a variety of individuals in many to be here at this time, to play can co-create communities of moment, in this transitional time spiritual traditions, I have found our own individual roles in how concerned individuals who con- of extraordinary change. solace and balance. It is not mag- the planet evolves. And we don’t tinually support and assist one Peggy Kornegger is the author of ic. It is a practice, an intention. need an external GPS system to another. Living with Spirit, Journey of a Flow- I take a deep breath and re- guide us. It is inner guidance, Each morning, as part of my er Child, available from most online booksellers. 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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 19 Top 10 Natural Remedies for Women’s Health By David Wolfe

It was the best of times, it was positive thinking without resort- Of course it is important for ry response in the body, which the worst of times. Charles Dick- ing to addictive chemical drugs anyone with a health concern to can develop into a contributing ens got it right with the opening and pharmaceuti- get appropriate ad- factor in cardiovascular disease, line of A Tale of Two Cities. That cals. vice from a qualified immunity challenges and neuro- statement applies as much today I have found that health professional logical problems. as it ever has. With the increasing women in particular who covers men- The best way to get the right prevalence of dangerous health have specific health tal and emotional kind of fatty acids is to consume conditions, grocery stores selling requirements that areas of health. Yet foods containing alpha-lino- the worst “food” items in history, can be addressed nutrition must be lenic acid (ALA) and docosa- and an environment laden with nutritionally. If we addressed. “You are hexanoic acid (DHA). These are toxins and chemicals (even ra- look to the oldest what you eat” is not commonly found in foods like dioactive fallout), it’s a wonder healing systems in going away any time microalgaes, such as chlorel- we’ve gotten this far. the world, Ayurveda soon. We must be la, marine phytoplankton, and Yet, the flip side of these chal- and Chinese medi- responsible for our seeds like hempseed, chia and lenges is that now we also have cine, there are liter- own nutritional well- flax. For non-vegetarians, fish oil access to the best living foods, ally dozens of su- being. is an excellent source of DHA. superfoods, superherbs and sup- perfoods and super- Here are my cur- 3. B-Vitamins are essential, plements available in our plan- herbs that have been used for rent top 10 picks for natural especially vitamin B-6, B-9 and et’s history. We are beginning to centuries and withstood the test remedies for women. Try them B-12. B vitamins are highly cor- unravel the secrets of detoxifi- of time. There is so much avail- out and see how they work for related with our ability to handle cation, herbalism and superfood able and yet we don’t need to you! stress. B-12 gets used up in our nutrition. know everything. If we focus our 1. Medicinal Mushrooms. body quickly just by the stresses In spite of the environmental attention on only the top, most This is one of my favorite cate- and toxicity found in our envi- and societal toxicity we all face, powerful items from time-proven egories, not just for women, ronment on a daily basis. B-12 is we can now enjoy an exception- traditions, we can go a long way but for everyone. High in super known to deactivate toxic homo- al level of health by making im- in creating and maintaining our immune-enhancing polysac- cysteine found in our blood. proved choices in what we put health. charides such as beta glucans, Elevated homocysteine lev- into our bodies. My top 10 list of natural rem- medicinal mushrooms are one els correlate directly with our Both my parents were in the edies for women includes some- of the most intelligent adapto- chances of having a heart attack. medical field and I grew up in- thing for everyone. Who does genic herbs/superfoods on the The best form to take is methyl- side a doctor’s office. My mom not know someone close to us, planet. cobalamin, which has the added always reminded me, “If you if not ourselves, who struggles Reishi mushroom, the “mush- benefit of contributing a methyl lose your health, you have lost with one of the following health room of immortality,” is an im- group that breaks down carci- everything.” Because of that challenges: heart disease, can- mune-system nutrient suitable nogenic “bad” estrogen in the gentle reminder being embed- cer, obesity, hormone imbalanc- for nearly anyone to take, even system and helps rebalance hor- ded into my consciousness, I’ve es, and sleep or mood disorders? children. Reishi is the most well- mones in women. Vitamin B-6 literally spent the last 22 years The root causes of illnesses may studied herb in the history of and B-9 also contribute methyl of my life on the cutting edge of be addressed (in part) by a ho- the world. 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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 21 Five Simple Steps to Ultimate Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Fitness A Formula for Life Transformation (Part 3) By Dr. Juliet Tien (Dr. J), D. N. Sc.

This article has three parts. er positive or negative), and In Step 5, you combine Steps than you think! Again, tradi- Part 1 addresses how you can turns them into useful mental 1 through 4, plus you take po- tional psychotherapy does not take: Step 1 to educate your- energy, so that you can be the tent weight control herbal for- work if your weight problem self, and Step 2 to remove best you can be! mulas to boost your is associated with yeast and toxins in your body. Part 2 Given above def- metabolism. A good parasitic infections, and deep- discusses how you can take: initions, how would weight control sys- rooted emotional and spiritual Step 3 to regenerate your you rate your physi- tem should have the conflicts. You need spiritual glands and organs, and Step 4 cal and mental me- following three func- counseling. to cleanse your mental toxins. t a b o l i s m . G r e a t , tions: The goal of spiritual counsel- Part 3 explains how you can good, fair, poor, or 1) Curbs your ap- ing is to help you understand, take Step 5 to regenerate your I don’t know. Any petite by providing accept, forgive and release physical and mental metabolic room for improve- you with high qual- whatever emotional issues are functions. ment. Are you will- ity nutrients so that “eating you.” When you reach ing and ready to take your body is “satis- a state of peace and love for Step 5. Regenerate Your one more step to fied” and feels no yourself and with others, the Physical and Mental achieve your optimal health. need for sugary, fatty or salty need to stuff yourself with food Metabolic Functions Read on, so you can make an foods. for protection or comfort will If you have taken Steps 1 informed decision. 2) Balances blood sugar, not exist. through 4, you will find that Now, it’s time for questions- blood pressure and cholester- The five steps I’ve described you are becoming a different and-answers again. Remember, ol, so that your body is harmo- so far have been responsible person — a person who has be honest with yourself. nized. for my physical, mental and control over your life, instead * Are you sick and tired of 3) Burns excess fat in your spiritual fitness for over 30 of being controlled by your life your weight yo-yos. body and turns it into useful years. You, too, can achieve the events, whatever they may be. * Are you frustrated and dis- and productive energy. same if you take those steps. Now, there is another aspect of gusted by your uncontrollable Now that I have addressed One Thousand miles begins your health I must address, and emotional eating. the physical aspect of your with the first step. One impor- that is your metabolic function. * Do you feel guilty when weight control “journey,” let’s tant thing for you to remember I mean both your Physical and you eat “comfort food”. look at the emotional (mental) is that taking any step is better Mental Metabolism. * Do you feel sleepy and aspect of it. An overweight than taking no step. You probably understand need to take a nap after you condition is a symbol of pro- Once you begin to take the physical metabolism. To use eat? tection. When situations in first and the following steps, plain language, physical me- * Do you feel “innocent” your life trigger your sense your direction in life will be- tabolism is the speed at which because you gain weight no of insecurity, you automati- come clearer. Soon, you will your body processes food, matter how little you eat? cally (and unconsciously) try realize that suffering is sim- turns the food into fuel (cal- * Do you eat until your jaw to protect yourself with extra ply an opportunity for you to ories), and burns calories to and stomach hurt, even though weight. learn, grow and expand. We turn them into useful energy. you are not hungry. This is very common with were all born with a unique “What is mental metabolism?” If any of the above applies people who were sexually, mission. Perhaps your mission you ask. Mental metabolism is to you, then you need to con- physically, or emotionally is to learn to set yourself free, the speed at which your mind sider Step 5: The Comprehen- abused in the earlier parts of and then teach others to do processes emotions (wheth- sive Weight Control System. their lives (such as childhood the same. or early adulthood). If you play Dr. Juliet Tien (Dr. J) is a leading ostrich by burying your head expert in yeast and parasitic infec- in the sand, you will experi- tion, weight, and addiction control, ence weight yo-yos no matter a former UCLA professor in Psychi- NEXT ISSUE: JULY/AUGUST atric/Mental Health Nursing and a how many weight control pro- cable TV Producer & Host: The Holis- INDIGENOUS PEOPLES grams you have tried. tic Approach to Health and Success. I know it is not easy for you She is also the best-selling author of EDITORIAL DEADLINE — MAY 31 to admit that you are carrying Breaking the Yeast Curse: Food and some emotional baggage. I Unconditional Love for Magic Heal- fully understand because I‘ve ing and Healthy and Tasty: Dr. J’s Anti- AD DEADLINE — JUNE 10 Yeast Cooking. For more information, been there. However, once please contact: Dr. J’s Academy of For Advertising, Call (800) 758-3223 you acknowledge that you Vibrant Health, (800) 715-3053, 1100 need guidance and support, S. Hope St., # 808, Los Angeles, CA the journey is actually easier 90015. Website: www.drjsbest.com

22 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 Co-create & Live in Ayni By Isabella Stoloff, Shaman-Teacher-Spiritual Guide

The Qero are an indigenous flowers, and candy for the Gods too busy he flew in front of my partake in, or create one of your group of people who live in the to feast upon. They are meant clients to remind me. Finally, I own. Light a candle and set Andes Mountains. I have had the to honor the earth and show made the sugar-water mixture out some flowers. Honor your- privilege of working with and our deep gratitude at a cellular and it was not quite right. He let self for all you do. Now is the learning from these amazing level. Despachos and fire cer- me know by hovering near the time for deep remembering. It people as well as re- emonies help create window facing the back yard. is time to tune into who we ceiving ancient medi- Ayni in the commu- I finally made the mixture really are. By seeing our divine cine rites from them nity, and in our souls. perfectly and watched as he essence in another’s eyes and on sacred sites. During a full moon drank. Then I walked around to learning how to give and re- A beautiful con- fire ceremony we’re another room and sat down. ceive, we will create lasting cept of the Qero, able to transform As I did, I looked to my left and relationships filled with light which I brought back what no longer serves there he was hovering outside, and love. from my many jour- us by giving it to the thanking me. I could actually Tuning into and living in the neys to Peru, is Ayni. fire. We release our hear him. This hummingbird molecule of the moment is what Ayni is a Quechuan challenges as they had created a relationship with we all strive for. Ceremony is one word meaning reci- arise and are able to me, and I with him. He was ask- way of doing this. I have tuned procity, the act of giving and re- shift our perceptions quickly. ing me to remember the sweet- into the moment and found my- ceiving. It is a word one hears We learn how to take things to ness of life, to pay attention. self in the now. I feel everyone when Peruvian villagers are a mythic level and see our lives My hummingbird is here to can do this. Right here, right working to help their neighbors as stories, stories to which we remind me of the work I am do- now, remember who you are. build, or plant crops. no longer need to be attached. ing and the love that is grow- Tune into your divine self and The Qero know the impor- As I learned and taught these ing. The love that reminds me I love like you have never loved tance of being in right relation- concepts, my clients and I grew am a co-creator in the universe. before. The world is waiting. ship with each other, and the together and our lives began The love I see in myself, I can Isabella guides people on spirit- planet. It is a concept that I bring to change. also see in the hummingbird. ual journeys to Peru and assists them into my daily life. The Qero hon- It is important for each and I see it in every living thing. on illuminating their path. Call (714) or the mountains, oceans, ani- every one of us to find our own Connect to your inner wis- 603-8624. Also visit: www.orange mal kingdom and plant world, way of honoring one another. dom by finding a ceremony to countyhealingcenter.com the seen and unseen. Offering We are all interconnected and their prayers to the Universe is on the planet at this time to a daily ritual. remember our divine nature, Another concept I have con- our true selves. When we honor nected with is to follow the each other and ourselves we will cycles of the moon. I honor find it easier to co-create a mag- the full moon and new moon nificent world, one where Ayni with fire ceremony and Despa- becomes a way of life. chos. A Despacho is a Peruvian A fine example of Ayni re- prayer bundle used for a variety cently happened when a hum- of reasons. The one I use dur- mingbird was hanging out in ing a new moon, or anytime I the back-yard of the Orange want to give thanks, is called an County Healing Center. He had Ayni Despacho. This particular been asking me to fill his hum- Despacho is filled with grains, mingbird feeder and when I got Inner Journeys Presents: 2011 Spiritual Retreats in Beautiful Sedona, Arizona Native Ceremonies * Vortex Tours * Energy Balancing “Four Elements” Retreat “Ancient Wisdom” Retreat “Exploring Your Spiritual Toolbox” “IET Intensive” Nature Retreats Day Retreats & Packages Spiritual Healing * Medicine Wheel * Sacred Walks Visit www.innerjourneys.us for dates & details! Call (928) 282-1706 to Register!

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 23 Unifying Mayan, Egyptian, and Tibetan Voices Universal Truths Revealed (Part One) By Sri Ram Kaa & Kira Raa

Welcome! You are choosing mer incarnations had the pre- own “Inception” moment. Is it ans eventually run out of their to read this article, right now, monition of this moment in his- any surprise why this theme is homelands. because deep within, at the core tory, would it be so far fetched being shared with the public… The presence of the Mayan of your essence, the universal to recognize that we would have right now? calendar in and of itself is a truths are preparing themselves placed “evidence” of who we In the middle part of the last miracle. The numerous careful- to be revealed through you… are as a means of reassurance to century, China decided that the ly-crafted codex’s that foretold Again! those who would Tibetan culture the great cycles of the ages and As we soar toward the height- awaken within a was in conflict the origins of our birth were ened connections that are upon world of great cha- with their vision all destroyed at the hands of humanity, whether it is cosmi- os and amnesia? of the future. well- meaning missionaries: they cally, spiritually, technological- Perhaps with- And yet, with sought to keep the heathens out ly or beyond, we are all at THE in our DNA is the the extreme erad- of hell! threshold of divine re-unifica- wake-up code that ication of this se- And yet, the calendar is tion. automatically ig- cluded country, here, the Tibetan book of the This one fact, the momentum nites when the the world became dead is here, the Egyptian Re- and energy of re-unification, has cosmic alignments aware of a spiritu- cords have been re-discovered become a distorted frequency, trigger them. al experience that and there is a PROFOUND subject to a myriad of interpre- Why has it just without the Chi- LINK between all three. tations, messages, prophecies, been THIS YEAR, nese intervention What if these are all the same and confusion. Yet, deep with- T H I S M O M E N T may not have ever people… literally? in this thunderous storm, like a when we discover that Egypt has spread so freely around the What if that proof exists and small child crying for attention, set the bar for non-violent revolt globe. has been carefully guarded and is a unifying voice. and embracing a paradigm Without allowing yourself any preserved for the moment of re- It is the quest for the re- shift? Why have other countries judgments of the events that unification? discovery of this unifying voice with-in the same location been created the displacement of the What if that moment is now? that has propelled us all to this unable to do the same? Tibetans, can you see the greater What does this mean for human- moment and the dialogue is Why has the Dalai Lama sud- expansion of energy that was re- ity? brisk and emotions are high. denly requested to be removed leased because of it? Living in Guatemala, we are There is a marked increase in as the political leader of the Similarly, at the same time honored to share sacred time blog posts, news reports and Tibetans? Why is the Mayan Cal- pyramids of Egypt were being with the elders who have not “opinion.” Does all this chatter endar suddenly a household activated, and Pharaohs were yet revealed themselves to the serve us? And if it does, how can name? And, could these three creating great civilizations, so world, these links have revealed we as beings of core love and energies, (Egypt, Tibet and the the Mayan Mystics were on the themselves. They are power- light, know our truth? How can Maya), actually be related? other side of the “known world,” ful links to the markers that we we discern which energetic fre- Deep within the energy of creating pyramids, charting the all left for ourselves, and with quency to tune into? re-unification is the core mole- stars and creating in stone the these links we discover the truth What if we simply relaxed cule of light that is seeded with- significant records that were within. into the spacious recognition in all beings of love. Through the necessary to survive thousands We’re able to break free from that as we have traveled many millennia of soul expansion on of years into the future. the loud clamor that is upon lifetimes on this specific planet, this particular planet we have All of these cultures recog- us all. There is a jockeying for we have left ourselves markers allowed ourselves the freedom nized our connection with the power and attention that is being along the way? The great texts of “Allness” to create and ex- cosmos and all of them saw the woven into the 2012 parade of that have survived on our planet perience EVERYTHING without great need to preserve records information. Perhaps if you left all point us to the recognition limits. in a form that could be under- yourself a message eons ago, that within humanity’s exten- This has led to an extraordi- stood by the awake. And, they your soul’s wisdom is ready to sive journey on Gaia, advanced nary experience of energy that also saw a need to “code” their claim it. Would you know it if wisdom-filled civilizations have could not be planned, could not records to prevent them from you saw it? Now is a good time thrived and “mysteriously” per- be pre-conceived and in its high- being misinterpreted by those to cultivate the discernment be- ished. Great upswells of knowl- est form, completely supports who were not awake. tween truth and sensationalism edge and luminescent presence free will. Yet, within our experi- As we are all aware, history for the sake of ratings. have left their markers for us to ence without limits, the Allness unfolded, wars ensued, the Maya There is a message coming discover as we, ourselves, spiri- became its own experience and were slaughtered and forced to from the Egyptian people, right tually mature. through that energy, we forgot convert to Christianity or die. now, that they themselves may If we can allow ourselves to ourselves… again… and again. The ancient Egyptian religions not even be fully aware of, yet breathe and accept that our for- Yes, we literally created our were discredited and the Tibet- are sending, right on time. There

24 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 is a message coming from the Mayan calendar, and yet it is not for a scholar to interpret (which Akashic Records, Karma and is why they are all arguing with each other), and there is a mes- the Collective Consciousness sage coming from the Tibetan people through the Dalai Lama. By Joseph Costa, PhD These messages will save our world, if we let them and they I am asked the what and and change a material state. Hall of Records and Doors were put in place eons ago! where of the Akashic Records. Karma You access the Akashic Next month we will reveal these What do the records consist Each individual has created Records through the Hall of messages, and invite you to put of, what is the process of get- their history which automatic- Records and Doors by under- them into practice into your ting there and who is ally lies in the Collec- standing that you are these two own life. We are at the moment in charge of letting you tive Consciousness things — a material thinking be- of re-unification, and only you in? The Akashic Re- waiting to be ac- ing and a non-material inner can bring yourself to that magic cords are in the Collec- cessed. Karma is the being. Access is through a pro- point. Are you ready? tive Consciousness. The natural formula that cess that divides those two fields Mark your calendar and be contents are the same, determines the es- and permits the person to enter sure to join Sri, Kira, and their but it is organized, like sence and meaning of directly to that which is called very special guests on Friday a library. information from the the psychic field. evening, August 12 for a multi- Collective Collective Conscious- Most methods of access are media experience at the Vortex Consciousness ness. through a numbered sequence such as 1 to 15 for what is re- Immersion Dome in LA! Visit: The Collective Con- You can erase neg- th www.vorteximmersion.com sciousness of all human ative karma from the ferred to as the 15 Step and /or During Sri & Kira’s ONLY USA beings of Earth — that would be Collective Consciousness by other similar number processes appearance in 2011 discover the all the thinking done by the hu- substituting truth for what has depending on the depth needed ancient connection that is stir- man beings of the Planet stored been recorded as negative kar- to attain the type or kind of an- ring within and enjoy the mysti- in a field (let us say of thought ma. This must be done through swers required. The numbered cal heritage and living presence particles) used by anyone and all the heart and not just the brain sequence is used because the of the Highland Maya of Gua- of human kind. This Collective to be effective. material person is already pre- temala firsthand. Learn more Consciousness of all on Earth conditioned to accept pacing Akashic Records through a numbered system that at www.SriandKira.com since Earth’s beginning, floats in There is a teaching that all one 100% of the proceeds of this a sea of used thought particles has value — an important ingre- thinks, does and portends with dient to have an organization to event are being donated to the permeating the Planet Earth as one’s way of expressing the self, humanitarian relief efforts for thoughts or thinking — a living attain levels desired. is somehow recorded and pre- We can be our own gate- the children of San Antonio Pa- history of all mankind you can served in the ethers of the Planet lopo, the highland village that is say. It surrounds and permeates keeper. In self-hypnosis, it is the Earth. This history of the person’s self. In guided hypnosis, it is the also the home of Sri & Kira. the Earth like a vast vague field totality is commonly called “The Best-selling authors and radio per- of thoughts. guide. It is important the indi- Akashic Records.” The Records vidual determine that they have sonalities, Sri and Kira share more in What is called the Collective have meaning in the context their newest book, 2013: Mayan Sun- Consciousness of the human the guide (or Angel) they would rise; available at booksellers every- of explaining the connection most desire and avoid guides where or Amazon.com being is the psychic state, or between mankind and the so- non-matter state. This state re- who are not wanted. One can called Inner World. go to the inner and receive truth, flects as non-material, however, By describing the relation- it has bearing on what we call or one can go to the inner, be ship to each one (Inner and Out- fooled and receive untruth. AWARENESS our material life. When transfer- er World), one can accept their ring from one state to the next Dr. Costa is the CEO for the World material self and their psychic Healer Institute, a501(c)(3) non-prof- e-magazine — from non-material to mater- self. The Akashic aspect of man ial — we influence the material it since 2007 and the founder of the is psychic, yet there is a correla- Institute of Thought since 1980. For NOW online!! state psychically. This explains tion when one understands the more information, call (858) 467-6974 how one can be psychic in abil- Read entire magazine thinking of the psychic state has or email: [email protected] ity and, as consequence, affect an effect on the material state. on-line, print it out, forward to a friend! Or... subscribe and receive each issue FREE in your inbox! Online advertising ALSO available For more information please call (800) 758-3223 awarenessmag.com

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 25 Unusual Trips That Enhance the Soul By Ann Nelson

fter traipsing around while we were staying in our the globe for many nature retreat. Our car stayed in years, I have come a parked position. We walked to treasure visiting down the path to the ocean, we places that are truly gazed at the stars, and we lis- unique.A The anticipation of not tened to the frogs as we drifted knowing what to expect and the off to sleep and we woke up to surprises of finding caches of the sound of chirping birds. We richness upon arrival is half the left the curtains open at night so fun. My husband and I picked we could see the first glimmer out four destinations that we felt of sunlight bouncing off the tree would fit into the “unusual des- tops when we opened our eyes tination” category. in the morning. You won’t find marble floors, We didn’t want to leave with- chandeliers, valet parking, big out cooking dinner over the fire screen televisions, or make-up pit in our backyard. After picking mirrors with 100X magnification up a BBQ kit and other dinner in any of these places. What you preparations at the local camp will find is one-hundred percent store, the Canyon Market, we genuine, authentic and delight- made a fabulous dinner. My ful. husband was delighted when Thoreau once wrote “Most he achieved what he referred Camping at el Capitan Nature Lodge. Photo by Steven Lam. of the luxuries and many of the to as his “one-match dinner.” so-called comforts of life are not I have a feeling that may have inn was only a ten-minute walk and filled with character, charm only indispensable, but a posi- been his proudest outdoor ac- to the beach. The views from and lots of room. There are two tive hindrance to the elevation of complishment since his days in the beach were incredible. We bathrooms, and a full kitchen mankind.” We kept these words the Boy Scouts about thirty five could see Catalina Island and stocked with everything you’d in our mind while we were pon- years ago. the Palos Verdes peninsula in the need to cook a gourmet dinner. dering over our choices regard- Our stay at el Capitan was background. There are a number of boats to ing unusual places to visit. peaceful and quiet. The bro- We woke up in the morn- choose from, including a sleek chure sums up the vision of el ing, made a fabulous breakfast, modern yacht. We picked The Following is a brief descrip- Capitan beautifully. “The camp played a round of golf and then Crown Jewel because it is situ- tion of each of the places we is designed to be an antidote went back to the beach. We ated at the end of the dock, had selected: to all that is excessive, formal, read about the warning signs a huge deck with comfortable el Capitan Canyon Nature artificial or contrived. By focus- to watch out for mountain lions patio furniture and a view of The Lodging on the California ing on the essence of things, we and rattle snakes, but didn’t let Queen Mary. Coast, near Santa Barbara, CA hope to offer you a welcomed that bother us. At night, after tak- After dinner at Gladstone’s. Safari tents and cedar cabins retreat in tune with the spirit of ing in a Jacuzzi, we sat outside located directly across from our may not sound luxurious, but the Canyon.” in the open air drinking wine boat, we retired to our master when we first walked into our and gazing up at the walls of suite and were lulled to sleep by cabin suite and discovered the Aliso Creek Inn and Golf the canyon. After we discovered the gentle lapping of the sea down-style duvets, the partial Course in Laguna Beach, CA this little gem, we found it ex- water on the hull of the boat and kitchen and a deep soaking bath We stumbled across Aliso ceptionally hard to leave. Aliso the smell of salt air. Dockside tub with view windows, I knew Creek Inn purely by accident. Creek Inn is an unpretentious, Bed & Boat is located in Rain- we wouldn’t be “roughing it.” My husband and I wanted to tranquil resort and definitely a bow Harbor in downtown Long The view of El Capitan Canyon stay in Laguna Beach in a place place we want to return to. Beach at dock #5. from our front porch was filled with a kitchen and not spend a with the natural beauty of ex- fortune. After a quick search, Dockside Bed & Boat in Long Prince of Peace Abbey in pansive stands of sycamore and David found an inn with a com- Beach, CA Oceanside, CA oak trees, tall ridge-tops and a plete kitchen, tucked away in a If you have ever wanted to Some people go to the Prince huge blue sky. We felt the ocean spectacular eighty-acre canyon spend the night on a 54-foot of Peace Abbey for religious breeze and could hear intermit- on a golf course. classic motor yacht, this may be reasons. The Prince of Peace tent waves of the Pacific Ocean After arriving, we soon real- the place to do it. We stayed in Abbey is a place of cultural di- in the background. ized that one delightful surprise The Crown Jewel, an all wood- versity. One of the monks was Simplicity took center stage after another awaited us. The en boat, built in the mid-fifties born in India, three were born

26 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 in the Philippines, two are from Vietnam, one is from Holland and another monk was born in Relationship Changes Cuba. I wanted to stay at the abbey for the purpose of mak- in Transformative Times ing it a personal spiritual retreat. After a long career in real estate, By Heather Green I needed to spend some time We are living in a time of release resistance and step into causing you undue stress, ten- deciding what to do next. great transformation. In this vi- this new energy. sion, and heartache. Join a new I knew from past experiences bration of 2012, the earth and all We can also tune-up cur- crowd that leaves you feeling that many of my best answers beings on her are showered with rent, happy and balanced rela- invigorated. Heal those wounds have come to me when I am healing energies from the center tionships. We might choose to from this lifetime and others, away from my usual surround- of the galaxy, other planets and begin a co-creative partnership, so you can have the courage ings and after a time of quiet planetary beings. This is an op- one where both people fairly to upgrade the special ties that meditation. Intuitively, I knew portunity to harness our initiative contribute their gifts, mastery, will fulfill and support you as that this was a good place for and step into the change that im- and desire to be together in an your life unfolds. me to go and find answers. Dur- pacts all areas of our lives. One original way. It is as easy as pie, and we ing my visit, I ate meals in com- aspect that is affected by these The big picture of this is pres- are like children at play with plete silence and hiked on the changes is our relationships. ently going on in the world as these shifts. Mother Earth is 130 acres on top of the hills and Are you feeling like you’ve the feminine and masculine role modeling this to us. If we vistas that overlook Oceanside. been abandoned or need to move energies are being balanced, tune into her energetically, we My time spent alone here in qui- on from a relationship? Perhaps healed, and for the first time can easily do the same for our- et contemplation is exactly what you have found yourself yearn- in history, equally valued. In selves. I needed. ing for new, harmonious, and romantic relationships, this co- After completing our tour of Heather Green is an Intuitive growth instigating friendships, creative piece is easily seen Healer for humans, animals, and these unique places, I reaffirmed business alliances, or romantic when both partners put in the nature. She has worked in the Heal- my belief that relationships are partnerships? 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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 27 WorldFest 2011 Who Is Responsible? Scheduled for May 22 Our Relationship with Our World By Mary Cummins By Kalix Sky As the second decade of our actions, take responsibility, and Now in its tenth year, World- Laban Pheidias, and celebrity new millennium begins, there is change them. Fest has established itself as LA’s dog trainer Tamar Geller, among an expansion of human aware- The perspectives and be- premiere solar-powered pet and many others. ness occurring at a quicken- liefs that we hold influence our family-friendly “green” event. Sponsors spanning the green ing pace. One reflection of this lives. When we perceive a thing With more than 100 exhibitors, spectrum have included Veg- broader awareness as negative, we a global vegetarian and vegan News Magazine, Sun Flour Baking is the internet. 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/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 37 his futuristic-looking electric cel- Ann Licater’s latest CD. I men- lo through a looping device that tion “award-winning” because allows him to play a part, record at the time of this writing, it was MUSIC Reviews it in real time, and then play over just announced that the album that one layer at a time, includ- has won Best Native American By Michael Diamond ing melodies, harmonies, bass Album in the ZMR Music Awards lines, and percussive rhythms, as well as having been chosen Deva Premal & plished musicianship of David building up a complex composi- one of the top ten albums in the The Gyuto Monks Darling on cello, keyboards by tion that sounds like a complete New Age category on Amazon Tibetan Mantras For Kit Walker, and flutes by Manose band. in 2010, and has been nomi- Turbulent Times and Marina Stanton, adding What is even more amazing nated in the Independent Music www.DevaPremalMiten.com more familiar and musical ele- is that this album was recorded Awards. www.whiteswanrecords.com ment to the mantras which can in front of a live audience with While Ann has had formal Given the unprecedented tur- sound esoteric to Western ears. no backing tracks or accompa- musical training in the silver bulence, both natural and man- This is not the kind of album niment other than his solo in- flute, it was the sound of the made, that characterizes our you would put on while kicking strument and electronic effects. wooden Native American flute world today, this album is cer- back with a glass of Chardon- While on the CD it has been that spoke to her Spirit and led tainly timely and relevant. Deva nay. It is best used as an interac- divided into five movements — her to study with one of the ac- Premal, a best-selling new age tive experience with the listener Water, Air, Fire, Earth, and Spir- knowledged masters of the in- vocalist and kirtan singer, has meditating or chanting along to it, it is actually one continuous strument, R. Carlos Nakai. She taken a bold step in creating the CD. Those purchasing the composition with no editing or now records and gives concerts this cross-cultural fusion which album, which comes with a post-production. using a variety of flutes from brings the sacred sounds of Tibet beautiful 12-page booklet, are I recently had the good for- around the world, including hav- to Western listeners. further interacting since all pro- tune to see Matthew in concert ing performed at Carnegie Hall, Describing her interaction ceeds are directed to the Gyoto and I highly recommend visit- and as a featured soloist with with the monks: “Their incred- Monastery in India and related ing his website to view a video the San Jose Chamber Orches- ible voices and the intense vi- projects. of him performing to see how tra, among others. bration they create, infused with he creates his unique sound- On “Doorway To A Dream” such a deep immersion into the Matthew Schoening scapes. there are tracks that feature holy sound, has always inspired Elements I also appreciated the senti- solo and duet flutes, as well and intrigued me. Together we www.SoloElectricCello.com ments he expressed in the CD’s as those with accompaniment chose eight mantras that we If you haven’t heard the mu- liner notes: “We are only part by a number of highly-talented felt to be most helpful in daily sic of Matthew Schoening (pro- of a much larger picture… my guest musicians on keyboards, life.” The mantras reflect com- nounced Shane-ing) you can hope is that we can all realize guitar, percussion, electric sitar, passion, purification, Buddha, probably take whatever precon- how powerful we are, and use flugelhorn, and more. These se- White Tara, perfection, wisdom, ceptions you may have about that power to create a better rene instrumentals beautifully healing, and prosperity. what a solo cello concert might world.” showcase her impressive abili- It is an interesting yin-yang sound like and toss them right ties as well as the range of the that is created by the blending out the window. Listening to the Ann Licater flute to be both earthy and airy. of Deva Premal’s crystal-clear CD, you would swear you were Doorway To A Dream Ann also facilitates a work- angelic voice and the deep gut- hearing a full ensemble consist- www.AnnLicater.com shop called “Flute For The Soul” tural vocalizations of the monks. ing of drums, bass, guitar, syn- Music lovers who find solace and sees “creativity as a divine The chanting is accompanied thesizers, and yes, even cello. in soothing sounds will certain- journey.” This ideal certainly and enhanced by the accom- That is because Matthew plays ly enjoy award-winning flautist shines through in the graceful and heartfelt music of “Doorway To A Dream.”

Michael Spriggs Sonic Venue www.michaelspriggs.com Michael Spriggs is some- what of an anomaly in the mu- sic world, displaying what some might even call a split personal- ity. On the one hand this Brit- ish transplant has worked for decades as a well-known Nash- ville studio guitarist and has recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in country, blues, and pop music. But late at night in the seclu- sion of his personal studio, he is busy creating the instrumen- tal music that expresses another aspect of his being and which leans more towards the new age/Windham Hill side of the (Continued on page 40)

38 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 Two worlds, two souls and ing singles, couples and even two cultures all meet and gently marriage skeptics a rare, honest blend to show how the rituals of and beautiful window into their BOOK Reviews courtship have not disappeared. modern, interfaith marriage, that The “process” can still work as is steeped in culture and that By Sonia von Matt Stoddard long as the entities involved are has also borne the gift of an off- committed and willing to work spring. OPPOSITES ATTRACT ones, rather than trying to sup- on success. Published by Inner Traditions, this How to Use the Secrets press or eliminate them. When The book is a beautifully- book is available at your local book- store or at www.InnerTraditions.com of Personality Type to Create we do that, the energy within written narrative that includes A Love That Lasts thoughts, emotions and moods excerpts as well as copies of By Renee Baron can expand and reveal the entire letters that the betrothed THE MOTHER OF INVENTION exchanged prior to the couple’s The Legacy of Barbara Marx Stop letting your differenc- ground that underlies the cre- traditional wedding ceremony. Hubbard and the Future of You es drive you apart. Author and ative potential of consciousness Interwoven into the text of the By Neale Donald Walsch therapist Renee Baron provides itself. here and now, these letters show a new pathway for couples to The author is a “teacher’s By the author of the Conver- the couple’s state of mind and navigate their differences by us- teacher” who has been practic- sations with God series, we are commitment through the process ing the Myers-Briggs Type Indi- ing and teaching since the early told this is not a biography, but of courtship. cator, the most widely used and 1970’s. A former Swami in one rather a story of every human Offered here is the updated respected personality assess- of the Saraswati orders of India, story of Vatsala and Ehud, show- (Continued on page 40) ment tool in the world. Through Kempton is an acknowledged learning about their personality master teacher of meditation, preferences in four key areas, subtle energy and Tantric wis- readers will come to better un- dom. She offers practical guid- derstand both themselves and ance to lead meditators at all their partners. levels to a deeper level of per- A book for our tiMe Full of funny little situational sonal transformation. “Dan Millman, a great teacher, shares important rules Here, we are introduced to cartoons throughout, the ap- to help people everywhere improve their lives, find their proach here is to point out that what the Tantrikas call the cre- while other people’s way of liv- ative potential of Shakti, a femi- passion, do what they love, and live with inspiration.” ing and acting may be different nine aspect of divine reality. It is

from your own, they are not right the subtle pulsation of creative or wrong. They are just different. potency that permeates all ex- Many conflicts in relationships perience. In our reflective mo- are driven by deeply-ingrained ments, the sense of Shakti that thoughts and behavior that have we feel can be accessed by sens- accumulated for quite some ing the life force that pulses in time. the breath. It is quite literally When you think that there is the power that impels spiritual only one “right way” to act in a evolution. relationship, you are contribut- This book will help draw your ing to the perceived problem attention to this “meditation and not part of the solution. current” that draws the mind When your partner feels misun- inward when we meditate, derstood or controlled, it may through many devotional prac- lead to resentment: the exact tices, invocations, examples, opposite of what you want to guidance and exercises. accomplish. Published by Sounds True, this Full of quizzes and down-to- book is available at your local book- earth advice, this book makes it store or at www.sallykempton.com fun to recognize the differenc- es in a relationship and learn FOR SEVEN LIFETIMES to work with them and appre- An East-West Journey to ciate them, instead of trying to A Spiritually Fulfilling and change them, just for the sake Sustainable Marriage of change. By Vatsala and Ehud Sperling Published by Bear & Company, this Do “arranged” marriages work? book is available at your local book- Apparently so, when they are store or at www.InnerTraditions.com arranged by the bride and groom themselves. MEDITATION FOR THE The authors Vatsala and Ehud LOVE OF IT Sperling chose to share their sto- Enjoying Your Own Deepest ry of love, hope, values, under- Experience standing and spiritual growth, By Sally Kempton showing how a highly-educated The core of tantric strategy is Tamil Bahmin woman decides | www.newworldlibrary.com to harness and channel all our to arrange her own marriage energies, including the appar- to a Jewish American book pub- also available as an ebook ently distracting or obstructive lisher.

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 39 LIKE A TREE and modern is sound healer/ How Trees, Women, and Tree musician Paradiso Turturici who BOOK People Can Save the Planet MUSIC combines it with synthesizers, By Jean Shinoda Bolen Shamanic percussion, and the Reviews Drawing from the traditional Reviews exquisite ethereal chanting and (Continued from page 38) Tibetan and crystal singing bowl (Continued from page 39) wisdom around the world, such as Buddha, John Muir, Jung and accompaniment of his partner spectrum, with a bit of smooth being on earth through the tell- the Tao, this book covers the sub- and “soul-mate” Rasamayi. ject of trees, from their anatomy jazz flavor on some tracks. This latest release, which is ing of the life story of futur- “Sonic Venue” is the much- ist and visionary Barbara Marx and physiology to their role as subtitled “A Journey Through archetypal and sacred symbols. anticipated follow up to Mi- Ascending Realms” has been Hubbard. We are each inventing chael’s critically acclaimed ourselves, and in doing so, are Author Jean Bolen is a psy- created from a space of deep chiatrist, Jungian analyst and “Neurasenia” CD, which has re- intention to assist the listener doing the exact same thing that ceived widespread radio airplay. she did, both individually and internationally-known author experience accelerated with and speaker, who was inspired I have said this before when re- evolution and healing on all collectively. viewing his previous album and The average person can have about this subject on the day her levels and is perfect for medita- Monterey pine was cut down. I have to reiterate that one of the tion, massage and other healing an impact on the entire planet. most outstanding aspects of his Moving together in the same While she was not there to see practices. In Paradiso’s words, “I it happen, if she had been, she music is incredible tone he gets believe music can heal the mind, direction can have an infinitely out of his guitars. stronger impact. Amidst wonder- would have organized a demon- body and spirit and liberate us. stration to save it. In the after- There are many talented and My vision is to inspire all of us ing, predictions and speculation highly-skilled guitarists in the of the year 2012 phenomena, math of the event, Bolen found to rediscover oneness with each that there was a world of differ- music world, but few can com- other, our environment, and all there are many who have en- pare to Michael for the rich- gaged in negative speculation. ence between “tree people” and of creation through music.” “not-tree people.” ness, clarity, and articulation of This is deep, powerful, and The author invites us to join his sound on both acoustic and him in some envisioning and The author believes that we soulful, music, which is simulta- have a reciprocal relationship electric. “Masterful” is not too neously primal and otherworldly planning in order to effect a pos- superlative a word to use. itive beginning of the next cycle with trees; rainforests have been that resonates with the listener called the lungs of the planet. Like his last album, this one on levels they may not even be of evolution. He wants us to take mixes laid-back tunes with advantage of what he deems this Herein we find a series of views aware of consciously. In fact, on the subject of trees, from slightly more rhythmic romps, the sound of the didjeridoo has next Divine Intervention, first by and features some of the same recognizing it, then by taking many different perspectives, been said to help facilitate alpha from archeological to mystical, musical cohorts who accompa- and theta states of brain activ- affirmative action toward the nied him before on bass, per- betterment of society. from an ecosystem standpoint to ity, which are associated with the destruction of trees because cussion, and a variety of other deep relaxation and meditation. What role do you and I have stringed instruments. I was really in the process of this New World of corporate greed and profit. While the roots of this music While many trees are cut looking forward to the release stretch back to antiquity, “Third Age? The author addresses those of this CD and am certainly not questions here and attempts to down to make paper, which is Eye Rising” is truly a soundtrack the usual way a tree can become disappointed. Can’t wait to hear for the Age of Aquarius. provide the answers through what’s next! contemplations based on the life a book, the author’s tree lives on Michael Diamond is a music pro- through the words and spirit in ducer, recording artist, and music of his remarkable subject. journalist in the San Francisco Bay this tome. Paradiso and Rasamayi Published by Hay House, this book 3rd Eye Rising area with over 30 years of experience is available at your local bookstore or Published by Red Wheel.Weiser. writing for nationally-published at www.NealeDonaldWalsch.com Conari, this book is available at your www.5thelementmusic.com magazines and more recently world- local bookstore or at www.redwheel It’s not that often in today’s wide on the internet. He currently has weiser.com fast-changing world that we hear five CD’s including two with new age music pioneer Steven Halpern. For music created on an instrument additional reviews of CD’s, DVD’s, and whose lineage goes back 40,000 more, visit: www.michaeldiamond years. But the didjeridoo, which music.com/blog is a hollowed out wooden wind instrument, traces back to the Aboriginal Australians and has Music is the medicine remained relatively unchanged between the spiritual and since that time. the sensual life. Bringing this exotic sound — Ludwig van Beethoven into a context that blends ancient

40 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 KID’S Reviews By Lyda Whiting

CHIPPY CHIPMUNK PARTIES he were a surfer, you would ride Readers will discover the egg. So that’s where her pre- IN THE GARDEN the waves together. If he were a truth that the animals uncover: cious eggs are going — down Written and photographed by director, you would be the star of that the light has been inside the throat of Mr. Snake! Her hus- Kathy M. Miller every movie. If he were a scien- each being all along. This is the band goes to see his wise friend, Chippy wakes up from his tist, together you would find the first children’s book written by and together, Mr. Crow and Old long winter sleep feeling hungry. world’s biggest dinosaur. And if this author, who has written four Man Owl come up with a clever So he explores the garden look- he were an alien, of course you spirituality books for adults. plan to deal with Mr. Snake and ing for tasty treats. He runs up would be one too! The illustrations are beau- teach him a lesson about steal- a tree and meets a bushy-tailed Every child believes that their tiful and amazingly detailed. ing eggs. squirrel. He feels a vibration in daddy can do anything. Every They envelope the reader in the This unusual story will in- the ground, and a yawning box father wants to make their child’s vibrant world of the story and trigue children, and when Mr. turtle wanders past. He climbs dreams come true. Here is a bring the animals to luminous Snake gets what he deserves, up the birdbath for a drink of wonderful tale of how a father’s life. Children and adults will be readers of all ages will laugh. cool water. He meets a cottontail love can give his child wings to enchanted. The delightful illustrations bring rabbit munching leaves. spread through all the worlds the Recommended for ages 4-6. the characters to life. The ani- Then Chippy sees a wood- imagination can create. Published by The Conscious Living mals are mostly realistic with a pecker and blue jay eating pea- This appealing book is filled Foundation, this book is available at few fun quirks that add to the nuts from a bird feeder. Chippy with enchanting illustrations your local bookstore. mischief of this odd and witty climbs up and up, and leaps onto and the gentle extravagant ex- book. the feeder. He crawls inside and pression of the love of a father THE CROWS OF Aldoux Huxley, who wrote grabs a delicious peanut. As he is for his child. This would be a PEARBLOSSOM Brave New World and many scampering home with his prize, fun book to read together, and a Written by Aldous Huxley, other novels, created this tale, Chippy sees a scary shadow on wonderful present for any father Illustrated by Sophie Blackall the only children’s book he ever the ground. A red-tailed hawk is and child. Two crows live in a cozy nest wrote, for his niece. The original flying straight toward him! Chip- Recommended for ages 3-6. in a cottonwood tree. Every edition was published in 1967 py runs as fast as he can for the Published by Abrams Books for evening Mrs. Crow lays an egg. with black and white drawings. safety of his burrow. Young Readers, this book is available Every afternoon she leaves the This second edition has been re- This charming book invites at your local bookstore. nest to do her shopping, and leased with new and colorful il- readers into the daily life of a when she comes back, the egg lustrations. feisty chipmunk and the busy IN SEARCH OF THE LIGHT is gone. So she lays another egg. Recommended for ages 3-6. world of the backyard garden he Written by Leonard Jacobson, One day Mrs. Crow comes home Published by Abrams Books for calls home. Each page is filled Illustrated by Fiammetta Dogi early, and catches a rattlesnake Young Readers, this book is available with close-up photographs of the An eclipse of the sun has in the act of swallowing her at your local bookstore. real-life Chippy and the wildlife turned the day into night. The that frequent the wilderness of animals are worried. What hap- the author’s garden. pened to the light? Has the sun The antics of this little chip- lost its way? Four intrepid souls munk and the beautiful nature volunteer to do whatever they photography will appeal to read- can to save the light. So Ned ers of all ages. Even very young the horse, Peter the rabbit, Bert children will follow the simple the bumblebee, and Molly the story. Inspired by photographs mouse set out on their daring taken over the period of two quest, into the dark forest of years, this book is pure delight. fear in search of the source of Highly recommended for ages the light. 3 and up. They encounter scary crea- Published by Celtic Sunrise, this tures and helpful friends. The book is available at your local book- group wanders into a land where store. the grass is blue and the sky is green, and nothing is the way it BECAUSE I AM YOUR DADDY should be. And even more fan- Written by Sherry North, tastic things are just around the Illustrated by Marcellus Hall next bend! If your daddy were a pilot, he would fly you to school every day. If he were an inventor, he A person’s difference can would create a secret tree house change the world, but only for two. If he were a drummer, if they gather the courage together you would lead pa- rades in every city. If he were to use it. an explorer, he would guide you — Andy Andrews through underground caves. If

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 41 As this article is being penned, 1900, are going to take a much there are revolts and transitions larger toll on population centers in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, throughout the world. But one Yemen, Jordan and Syria. If his- still has to wonder — this was tory is any guide, it’s fair to say Japan’s largest recorded earth- that these will not be quick and quake . . . ever! There’s some- clean events. We need to be pre- thing happening here . . . By Robert Ross pared for protracted conflicts between those loyal (and depen- Regime Change dent) to the old regimes, versus The timing of our new military on The Unraveling those who just want “change,” adventure — regime change in versus religious ideologues. Libya, couldn’t have been worse. As a nation, our plate is full, with We’re in the middle of some- Revolutions Earth Changes multiple wars, high unemploy- thing . . . something historic. Life Revolutions are rarely clean Haiti, Chile, New Zealand ment and a financial quagmire on this planet, geopolitical rela- events. Franz Kafka once said: and now Japan — four devastat- that will only get worse as time tionships . . . geological stabili- “Every revolution evaporates and ing earthquakes in the last 14 progresses. Nevertheless, this ties . . . financial certainties . . . leaves behind only the slime of a months. But Japan has experi- new war has captured the imag- are all coming unraveled. Bob new bureaucracy.” When Julius enced the ultimate nightmare, a ination of our T.V. news media Dylan’s famous line from The Caesar crossed the Rubicon in 9.0 earthquake, a tsunami and with their fancy charts and re- Ballad of a Thin Man expresses Italy, it was the start of a revolu- a partial nuclear reactor melt- tired Generals giving a bomb- the surreal confusing state we tion — one that would eventu- down. This begs the question: is by-bomb account as though this live in . . . “something is hap- ally lead to Julius Caesar being something geologically differ- were a sporting event. pening here, but you don’t know declared “dictator in perpetuity” ent happening? A quickening? Libya will not be a quick and what it is, do you Mister Jones?” and head of the Roman Empire. Subduction zones gone rogue? easy fix. Along with tribal loyal- Whether it is the 9.0 earth- The French revolted in the late Or is our high-tech modern me- ties, there are millions of Libyans quake in Japan, the toppling of 1700’s which led to Napoleon’s dia just showing its adeptness dependent on the status quo and multiple governments in the military exploits throughout at covering tragedy and suffer- an unknown amount of Libyans Middle East, the new war — the Europe for the following twenty ing as it happens? Thirty years who want to dismantle the sta- west versus Libya — the ongo- years. ago, we would read about tragic tus quo. ing meltdown of nuclear reac- The Bolshevik revolution — a events the following day rather The question of financing tors at Fukushima Daiichi, or the people’s revolution — led to the than the live broadcasts we now these wars is no longer discussed financial crises and the subse- most repressive form of govern- receive. by politicians or mentioned in quent bailing out of multiple ment the world has ever seen. The USGS has put out a chart the mainstream media. The web- governments in Europe . . . there Castro’s revolution, the Iranian (http://www.thehorizonproject. site www.costofwar.com has is something happening here . . . revolt in 1979, and lest we not com/earthquakes.cfm) dating documented the cost of the Iraq and we really don’t know what forget the Chinese revolution led back to 1900 which shows a and Afghanistan wars, which is, it is . . . by Chairman Mao, all resulted huge spike in destructive earth- as of late March, 2011, over one- Trying to figure out where this in turmoil and authoritarian gov- quakes in the last 10 years. The trillion dollars. A trillion — the is all going is an exercise in futil- ernments. The U.S. revolution, USGS does however refer to new billion — has lost meaning ity. The unraveling is happening on the other hand, was relatively this chart as “deadly and de- in our lexicon. Libya will add to too fast. 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42 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 By Jenny T. Liu, M.A. Defining Love Expressions of Love You and your partner need to Love is a source of energy. communicate about how you There are many ways to express were loved in your childhood how much you care and every- and what it means for you to one has their own language of love someone. For some, love Grand Master Chi-Jen Liu’s Chi Art, love. Love can be expressed is being open, honest, and di- “Lover Phoenix Carries Lotus of Enlightenment” with encouraging words, physi- rect, which sometimes means cal affection, appreciation, ma- blunt, candid, and often ampli- between husband and wife. This the power of true, enlightened terial gifts, compromise, and of fied expressions of various levels visual meditation inspires you love. course, with attention and care. of happiness or displeasure. For to imagine you and your spouse Jenny Liu holds a Bachelors’ De- Languages of love are estab- some, love is being obedient and as one. Like the abundant forest, gree in Environmental Design from lished in your subconscious dur- letting your partner be in charge. stable mountains, and sailboats UC Berkeley and a Masters Degree ing childhood. People are raised And yet for others, love is to dote in the painting, your love will in Architecture from UCLA. She is to love in different ways. Con- upon their partner with physical an expert in the 8,000-year-old Chi- grow, be a fortress of strength, nese philosophy of Feng Shui who sequently, you and your partner affections and gifts. and enjoy smooth sailing. shares her knowledge through sem- may express love differently. Once you understand each With understanding it is inars, workshops, periodicals and When love is expressed but other’s language of love, it re- natural to become one as you the Internet. Awarded for her Mas- not recognized as loving, you quires self-cultivation and grace sleep together and breathe ter’s Thesis on Feng Shui, Ms. Liu is a fourth-generation practitioner with end up with unfulfilled part- to know how to embrace love each other’s breath, realizing her own consulting firm. For info, ners. This can develop into re- expression that is different from a merging of your minds, souls, please visit: Liu-FengShui.com or call sentment and a prolonged sense your own. When you can do this, and bodies, and experiencing (626) 272-4901. of loneliness, which can make you will either find out just how the unfulfilled person vulnerable very loved you are, or where to starting a relationship with a there is lack. third party who has a similar language of love. True Love Many couples do not realize Grand Master Chi-Jen Liu’s it is this difference in express- Chi Art shows a pair of love birds ing love that creates a gap in that have merged and become their relationship. Instead, they one. In doing so, their united think they are just growing apart bodies are able to carry the lo- or do not love each other any- tus, the flower of enlightenment. more. The consensus tells us that When you really love someone, many people feel unloved, un- you and that person are no lon- der appreciated, lonely, misun- ger separate. Their joy is your derstood, unsupported, lost, or joy, the love they feel is the love Healing Hands drained in their relationships. you feel, the love they receive is Before victimizing yourself as the love you receive. School of Holistic Health one of these, take the time and A powerful element to add to make the effort to understand the bedroom is positive images BECOME A CERTIFIED: how to translate your partner’s that enhance your love bond. •Massage Technician •Massage Therapist language of love — especially if The Chi Art shown above is a you find it differs from your own. powerful image of a deep bond •Holistic Health Practitioner Providing heartfelt, holistic health Reach A Targeted Market education to over 5,000 graduates! of Over 200,000 Readers! ENROLL TODAY FOR CLASSES! Other Classes include: For More Information, Call (800) 758-3223 • Reflexology • Deep Tissue Massage • Sports Massage • Shiatsu • Reiki • Anatomy • Aromatherapy Check Out Our E-Magazine and many more! at www.awarenessmag.com TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION AND A CATALOG CALL Online Subscriptions are Free! (760) 746-9364 or (800) 355-6463

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 43 By Audrey Hope

Q: I am watching and listen- When we recognize the pow- SPECIAL RELATION TIPS ing to the troubling events going er of the mind and use that con- on in Japan, Libya, the United sistently with feeling, the world With the patience of saints, we have been waiting, States and elsewhere around of effects begins to change, as With the responsibility of kings, we prepare, the world, and I just can’t make well. We are on the precipice With the wisdom of masters, we know… any sense of it. What is going on of dramatic global and personal INTENSE CHANGE IS HERE! and how can I resolve the con- transformation and our opportu- Not coming, not tomorrow, but now, flicts in my own life that seem nity is to be the change agents And what about love? to be reflected in these global creating a world that works for events? everyone, one powerful thought Like the powerful planetary settings, Jason, Irvine, CA at a time. Our heartchange You are powerful beyond Cannot be ordinary — but potent, A: Ernest Holmes, in the Sci- measure and your faith can heal Not shallow, but deep, ence of Mind, states: “The objec- whatever calls for healing, as For the times require it. tive form to which we give our you believe. Love is the answer A “together shield” is a necessity for the work to be done! attention is created from the very and your are Its messenger. And spiritual partnership is our dragon, attention which we give to it. The ASK Revs. Sandy & Kirk Moore Two equal pillars, looking up to god, objective is but the reflection of at www.InSpiritOC.com, or the subjective state of thought.” email [email protected]. A as iron triangle to elevate the planet. SOM pg. 412. Licensed Practitioner may also And if you are wondering, will I meet him/her? What this means is that our respond to your prayer request. Soulmates save the world, minds are always creating with We are dedicated to a world that Your lovedream helps the cause. thought and what we see outside works for everyone and look for- And traveling in love, is our new defense. of us is a reflection of what we ward to your visiting us at 25782 And so it must be! are thinking. The key to the reso- Obrero Drive, Unit D, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. We conduct two Sunday Follow now the laws of twin flame love. lution of conflicts outside of us Services at 9:00 & 11:00am and a is to begin thinking new and dif- Wednesday Evening Prayer & Medita- 1. Make a decision to have the highest ferent thoughts and to practice tion Service at 7:00pm 2. Connect to source in all things affirmative prayer. 3. Become the person you desire to be with 4. Know it is time 5. And say this simple prayer with all your heart: Dear God, I call to the love angels, archangels, master and guides ­­— I am now ready to join with my spiritual partner to help in the mission to enlighten the planet at this auspicious time of change. Bless this union for us and the world. Amen. And it is done.

Audrey Hope is a spiritual counselor and host/producer of REAL WOMEN, an international award-winning talk show dedicated to life-altering perspectives. Visit: www.hopesrealwomen.com Her CD, The High Voltage Hope System, is now available on amazon.com

44 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 face staring back at her. Adonis archetype, which would The Woman asked, “Who are also be Backus the god of wine you that you have my face?” and revelry. He even found two The Sister said, “Give me your young ladies to play out the roles Musings beautiful cloak that it may dry of the Goddesses Venus and By Mystic Trish© by the fire. I am your Sister the Aphrodite. one you forgot.” And so they sat So as we do this dance with facing each other, identical now our brothers and sisters, look that the cloak of beauty was re- around you and see who you are moved. They could sit as equals dancing with. Are you playing We Are All in A Relationship and keep each other company as out the part of some mythologi- I think that sometimes we for- they cooperate, and love and the storm passed. cal allegorical personality from get we are in relationship to ev- trust one another. Pluto is a great equalizer, it our collective past. If you are, erything on this planet. We need There once was a Woman levels everyone to their founda- then who are you really having to look to the Archetypes as a who forgot she had a Sister. She tion. Strips away everything and a relationship with? way to understand and a way to lived a beautiful life with all the in its wake leaves you vulner- I think that sometimes we explain what is happening to us trappings of a Queen (Capri- able and humble. That vulner- forget we are in relationship to here. corn). The Sister lived in a cave ability leaves you open to spirit everything on this planet, seen The relationship we are hav- in the dark woods (Pluto) and and it compels you to reach out and unseen. We need to look to ing with the world is in a state suffered all alone in silence un- to others. the Archetypes as an explanation of chaos and turmoil. We are til one day the pain became so Right now the world is weath- and a way to understand what is playing out archetypal energy great she screamed out and the ering many storms and we all happening to us here. And re- in our lives both in our personal Woman heard her. need to come together and sup- member to offer your sister shel- relationships and on a global The Woman had been out port each other even if all we can ter and your brother a hand, after level. Relationships are mirrors walking on a lovely day when do is offer a smile and a prayer. all we are all children of God/ and sometimes it is hard to hold a storm overtook her far from Remember “Doubt is a pain too Goddess. your boundary. home. The Woman sought pro- lonely to know faith is his twin Tricia Howe is a born intuitive who It helps to have some under- tection from the storm in the brother.” (Khalil Gibran). started psychic training at age 15. On a lighter note we are see- She has over 30 years’ experience in standing of the major arche- woods and trees began to fall. Intuitive Counseling, Crystal Healing, types that Carl Jung referred to She went deeper into the woods ing the storm with a certain well- Tarot, Mediumship and Clairvoyance. as well as some knowledge of till she stood at the mouth of a known actor right now who says Contact her at [email protected] or the old Gods and Goddesses and cave. The Woman heard wail- he has Adonis DNA. He certain- at (949) 493-0705. the way they dance through our ing and could see firelight and ly seems to be playing out the lives. a small figure huddled there in We are all playing out the the gloom. dance of the archetypal energy With trepidation from both of the planets. In some areas the storm howling on the out- entire countries and regions are side and the wailing figure inside playing out that energy. This year the cave she stepped forward, Save America’s Forests we have the Middle East play- seeking shelter from the storm ing out the story of Passover: the and perhaps to help the wailing mighty Pharaoh of Egypt and a figure, who was clearly in pain. Only 4% of few other countries chose to re- As the Woman walked toward lease their people from tyranny the huddled figure by the fire America’s and a red sea of political change the Sister turned and they faced original is parting the region. each other. Both were startled But not all despots are re- by what they beheld: her own forests linquishing their thrones. How many lambs must be sacrificed remain—yet Wisdom from thousands of years of experience for freedom? This would be the they arE dance of the archetypes of Ar- ies the God of war in Uranus the FENG SHUI threatened planet of revolution. We also have the story of with Innana and Ereshkigal and the destruction story of the loss of worldly pos- Jenny T. Liu sessions. It is the dance between MA in Architecture Pluto and Capricorn which plays w/Specialization in Feng Shui The last wild forests… out in the Great Recession that (626) 272-4901 songbirds, grizzly bears, and salmon… started in 2008 and will contin- ue for many more years. Call for free brochure! giant redwoods…untamed rivers…roadless wildlands… The last places. The Capitalism of big busi- INTERNET: www.liu-fengshui.com ness is Capricorn (Innana) and the financial collapse is Pluto Feng Shui is a Chinese philosophy that www.SaveAmericasForests.org creates living spaces that are conducive 4 Library Court, SE • Washington, DC 20003 • 202-544-9219 (Ereshkigal). In my parable the to helping us realize our own potentials. story has a more satisfying end- As daughter and disciple of Master Liu Chi-Jen, The nationwide campaign to protect & restore America’s wild and natural forests ing than in the original one Jenny has first-hand experience in Feng Shui. where the sisters were antago- Please see her article in this issue. nistic and vengeful. In this one,

/ AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 MAY / JUNE 2011 AWARENESS MAGAZINE / 45 on computer keys — sharing tecting the progression of your another “miracle” that flowed precious possession — as its with such ease. word turned to DEED — and Come the night and it’s (IS) then back to WORD again — — my time for Inner Sugges- crucially learning ways to TRAN- tions — evoking my body to SCEND… By Jesse Anson Dawn follow directions… And in the As again I survive an urgent morning I see my IS-renewed C.E. Test — exploring new lev- face — a saving-grace plan that els of spiritual PROGRESS — Tips on Keeping Mind & Body Young can’t be replaced — as what I this New Frontier too vital to do and teach is for the WHOLE be missed — dawning The New Jesse Anson Dawn (accu- going about 40 miles an hour, a human race… So learn it while Era of Consciousness… rately photographed at age 67), normal speed for this two-lane, you can, one step at a time — TRUE Youthman Jesse will answer this life-saving energy from the any questions (about real rejuvenation author of the national award- narrow highway that passes by and protection-energy) by emailing winning book Never “Old,” a lovely stretch of the East Ha- center of your mind — pro- him at [email protected] plus The Rejuvenator’s Bible, waiian coastline. speaks out about a most stir- But suddenly, in front of me, ring subject: how to personally I see a man sitting at the steer- control the unwanted effects of ing wheel of a big Ford station “aging.” wagon, stopped in the middle of the road, apparently stalled Protect Your Pet and Planet Presently answering the ques- out. tion: “Dear Jesse, can you tell us And so of course I stepped on One Scrap at A Time more about the amazing effects my brake pedal to avoid hitting By Deborah Nave of what you call Spirit-Mind- that car — unable to pass it on Power/Injury-Shielding?” the left (due to oncoming traf- Our quest for nutritious and stalk of celery and stale cereal fic) — and unable to pass it on delicious meals is never-ending. may have lost their crunch, but Dear Readers, the right (because there’s a line When we find that deeply satis- they are still perfectly edible. Spirit-Mind-Power/Injury- of vehicles parked on that side fying dish, we save the recipe, On average, U.S. households Shielding is an aura-expanding, of the road). But when stepping or if we’ve dined out, request a waste 14 percent of their food protective-energy that I’ve had on the brake — it goes all the doggy bag. purchases, estimating that a fam- numerous near-death, life-sav- way to the floor — no brakes For pet owners wishing to ily of four tosses out $590 per ing experiences with, which is — NOTHING! — What?! — a extend the same standard of year in meat, fruits, vegetables, why I have made it a central leak in the brake line? — But I nutrition and palatability to en- and grain products — about 1.28 theme of my new, yet-to-be- hance their pet’s overall well- pounds of daily waste. can’t turn to the left or right (so being, chow time can be a con- There are consequences to our published book — The New Era I evoke a shield of C.E.-light) — fusing experience. Browse any re- habit of sending food to landfills, of Consciousness. oh dear Lord — it’s a 40-MILES- tail pet food aisle and the choices since rotting foods take years to Thus to answer the question PER-HOUR — CRASH!! — into are endless, even though most for- decay. Landfill waste generates above, I will quote from a sec- the back of that Ford!! eign pets have never eaten com- methane, a greenhouse gas 23 tion of that unique book — a As again time shifts into mercially-prepared pet food. times as potent as carbon diox- piece describing what I call a slow motion poetry — as again So why do U.S. consumers ide, which traps heat within our C.E. (Creational Energy) Test — there’s that WHOOSH of out- believe our beloved compan- atmosphere. The U.S. Environ- a true-to-life account of being going energy — a quick-SHIFT- ions must survive solely on a mental Protection Agency reports saved from what would have into-SPIRIT that vitally saves me commercial diet? It is due in that food found in landfills are a been a fatal (or very serious) — and so help me C.E. SPIRI- large part to successful market- significant source of methane, injury . TUALITY — there was not even ing campaigns by pet food corpo- roughly 34 percent of all meth- But before I quote from that a dent on that car I hit — and rations who have redefined their ane emissions. book, I should emphasize that on my Pacer not a scratch on it products to include ingredients Wet food waste can also be a although most of this experi- — as the man in the Ford shook such as brown rice, seafood, threat to groundwater or stream ence is relayed in my lyrical- his head in disbelief — and so poultry, grains and vegetables. pollution if there is a storm or poetry style, it is nevertheless a did I with great relief — and Turns out, whole foods are what a waste container breaks and totally accurate description of seeing no injuries on him or our pets require. leaks. Moreover, the U.S. Envi- what happened — this the Hilo, me — I shook his hand saying It only takes a few simple ronmental Protection Agency has Hawaii, Shielding-Energy-Test steps to bridge the nutritional gap a program that helps com-panies — “See you in ETERNITY!” convert food discards into com- that I call — And so back into my car I for your companion. By turning table scraps into meals, you will mercial animal feed and pet C.E. TEST 12 went — totally unscathed by food. that accident — so thankful save money, improve your pet’s The Pacer Car Hawaii health, and lower your planetary Your pet will enjoy the variety Brake-Test that activated C.E. — had again footprint. of meals and reap the benefits of Being that it’s a Sunday, I successfully saved me — and to Think about the foods you a diet free of artificial colors, fla- decided to take a day off from savor my “luck” I laid down by discard on a weekly basis — if vors and preservatives. You ben- writing and activism, and drive the sea — reflecting on the vast- you’re like most consumers, it’s efit by lowering your food bill and to my favorite beach — a sandy ness of shielding energy… limp vegetables, hard rolls and reducing your personal waste. one that is a few miles from my And then it’s back to my last night’s leftovers. Oftentimes, Deborah Naves is an award-winning house. It is a nice sunny day, and house on Oceanview Drive — writer living in Southern California. the food we throw out is con- She formerly developed two pet sup- I’m feeling up-to-par in my little still wondering (how?) I was still sumable — it’s just not up to our plements based on whole foods, herbs, old Pacer car, cruising along alive — as I anxiously typed demanding standards. That limp and nutraceuticals.

46 / AWARENESS MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2011 PET Corner The Transformation of A Relationship By Allen and Linda Anderson

Often we hear from oth- After the bite Oscar got very had been wise to lay only one er animal lovers who tell us ill, had to be fed with an eye- egg on my dill plant. Charlie about the challenges of blend- dropper, and given medicine ate so much that there would ing an animal-human family. around the clock. It was truly not have been enough leaves Sometimes, animals are thrust touch and go. During those to share with even one more together when their humans weeks of Oscar’s illness, Belle caterpillar. interfering and continued to create new households togeth- stayed nearby. Tentatively, she In mid-July I found Charlie check on Charlie every day. It er. Other times, a new pet is drew closer to Oscar to give in the wrong place. He had wasn’t long before I was en- introduced into home and has him company and comfort. obviously gotten confused couraged by new patterns to find a way to fit in without Over time, she gingerly ap- and wandered along a catnip and colors appearing under being an intruder. proached to give him a bath. branch that was close to his the surface of the chrysalis, By observing how animals At first he fussed but was too ill dill plant. Now he was resting as Charlie transformed inside. handle these relationship cri- to resist. Finally he learned to on the catnip plant. At first I On a Sunday morning in ear- ses, people can learn much accept Belle’s love graciously. was worried Charlie would ly August I stepped outside to about their own interactions From that time on, Belle starve: All the books say that find that Charlie had already with each other. How do you always created an aura of sweet black swallowtail caterpillars emerged from the chrysalis. win over a co-worker, for ex- protection around Oscar with like to eat only dill and parsley I got my camera and spent ample, who doesn’t like the fact her presence. It’s so impressive leaves. Catnip leaves are sim- an hour with him as his wings that you were hired or brought to me that Belle forgave. She ply not on their menu. dried, partly to help keep birds into the department? What do has taught me to take less of- Then I realized that he was away and so I could reassure you do when there are nega- fense, to offer kindness more, ready to make his chrysalis be- myself that he was okay. tive vibes between you and the and to build my daily life on cause he was getting into his I was able to get some great close friend or family member loving service. question mark position. I was photos of Charlie before he of someone you love? Not all relationship-building sure that he was on the wrong finally soared away on a breeze. A little kitten named Belle takes place in the animal king- plant because he didn’t know I’m so happy and relieved that has the answers to some of dom. In Peggy Lubahn’s story any better. I figured the best my good intentions didn’t pre- those questions. Emma Lau- below, she learned a valuable thing to do would be to move vent Charlie from becoming rence wrote about what she lesson about noninterference. him back to his proper home what he was meant to be. learned by watching her new How many friendships are on a dill plant. Have your good intentions cat work out relationship is- destroyed when people think But Charlie knew where he caused a relationship to go sues with the family’s elder they know what is best and wanted to be, and it wasn’t on awry? Are there relationships cat Oscar. impose their will or ways of a bare dill stem where every that could be salvaged, im- thinking on others? A little but- hungry bird could see him. I proved, or begun with a little Emma writes: terfly showed Peggy the conse- watched in amazement as the extra compassion from you? To me, our cat, Belle, is an quences of invading someone’s poor guy scurried around in Look to the animals (and in- amazing example of kindness, space, no matter how well-in- a panic, trying to find his way sects) for answers. Spiritual compassion, and divine love tentioned. back, until I wised up and awareness is all around you. in action. Belle arrived in our helped him return to the cat- Allen and Linda Anderson are founders of the Angel Animals Net- household when our other cat, Peggy writes: nip. work and authors of a series of books Oscar, was two years old. She Around the middle of June I stayed with Charlie long published by New World Library was skittish to begin with, but I spotted on one of my dill enough to make sure that he about the spiritual connection be- Oscar made sure that Belle plants a handsome green cat- found another comfortable tween people and animals. Dogs and the Women Who Love Them: Extraor- knew what an imposition it erpillar with black and yellow spot on the catnip. I was re- dinary True Stories of Loyalty, Healing, was to have her join the fam- markings. The little fellow was ally worried that he might have and Inspiration is the newest book in ily. He hissed at her at every about three-quarters of an inch used up so much of his stored the Angel Animals series. Subscribe to turn, and she gave him a wide long, so he must have already energy when I moved him the Andersons’ free, online newslet- berth. been at least two weeks old. I that he wouldn’t have enough ter at www.angelanimals.net and fol- low them on Facebook and Twitter @ When Oscar was three, he called him (or her) Charlie and strength left to turn into a but- angelanimals. was bitten on the head by a talked to him every day while terfly. But the next day, Char- wild animal. The veterinarian I watered my plants. His color lie the caterpillar had become told us she usually saw such matched the stems and leaves Charlie the chrysalis and was The best way to find bites on the back end of a cat of the dill plants so closely that perfectly camouflaged against yourself is to lose running away. This meant that sometimes it took a little while the green leaves of the catnip yourself in the service Oscar had stood up to and met for me to find him. plants. I guess he knew what of others. his enemy head-on. That deci- Before long, it was easy to was best, after all. — Mahatma Gandhi sion nearly cost him his life. see that the mother butterfly I still felt pretty guilty about

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