FALL 2011 Volume 19 Issue 3

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INSIDE FEATURES Sea Buckthorn ...... 1 Toxic Sound ...... 1 School Daze ...... 2 Sundragon Studios ...... 3 PLANT-BASED Vesanto: Kid’s Cook ...... 4 View Veg: Cooking School ...5

COMMUNITY Green Show ...... 2 Body, Mind & Spirit Show ...... 2 Garlic Festival ...... 2 Wellness Expo ...... 2 Largo Organics ...... 2 COLUMNS Secrets of the Subconscious: Stories...... 7 Starry Skies: Top Healers of the Zodiac ...... 8 Kristi’s Kaleidoscope: ..12 From the Heart: The Tailor’s Secret...... 13 Perspectives: Brain Waves 14 Pet Family:Wild Encounters15 Book Reviews Soul Currency ...... 17 Seeds...of Germination...or Termination ...... 17 Downward Dog, Upward Fog ...... 18 The Tao of Bow Wow ...... 18 Movies Cinema Libre ...... 18 And more! Sea Buckthorn: The Holy Fruit of the How Toxic is Himalayas Comes to the Prairies the Sound By ANNA OLSON Closer to home, our sea buckthorn was spearheading the processing plant Around You? champion is Mila Maximets, a died prematurely. By SHARON CARNE EA BUCKTHORN IS a large shrub Winnipegger who is investing her time Maximets has stepped into the Sof mythical renown. Used in Europe and money to bring the berry to the breach by utilizing the Manitoba Food OUND IS A STRONG physical force. and Asia for centuries, the leaves, people of Manitoba. A native of Russia, Development Centre at Portage la Prairie SNot only can the physical effects of branches and bright-orange berries have Maximets grew up with sea buckthorn as to produce a sea buckthorn puree – which sound be measured on a human being, provided exceptional food and a staple in her diet. After she immigrated is now available under her Solberry label. so can the psychological, emotional and for both people and animals. Reflecting Once the puree mental effects. the reverence they felt, Chinese, Tibetan is established, Not all sound is good for you. and Mongolian people used words like other products Most people know that very loud God-sent medicine, liquid gold, and life will follow. She sounds, especially when they are oil to describe this sea buckthorn “holy is planning to sustained, can damage their hearing – fruit.” introduce a skin but they don’t always pay attention to The Latin name for sea buckthorn, care line (she this because they can’t tell when their Hippophae rhamnoides L., means already has a soap hearing has been damaged. The only “shining horse.” Legend has it that the and lip balm out symptom may be a buzzing in their ears ancient Greeks fed the leaves and small in stores), tea, and after a loud occurrence such as a concert. branches to their horses, giving them a health drink. Because the buzzing goes away after a a shiny coat in the process. Rumour The benefitsfew hours, they think there’s no harm also has it that Ghengis Khan fed claimed for sea done. The truth is that every time loud sea buckthorn to his army as it swept buckthorn are noise makes their ears buzz, a small triumphantly across Central Asia in the wide ranging. It amount of hearing is lost. early 1200s. has been found More recently, sea buckthorn juice to reduce the risk and skin cream were used by Soviet of cardiovascular cosmonauts to reduce the stress of disease; it extended space missions. Adding to its Mila processing sea buckthorn at the Manitoba Food rejuvenates skin, high credentials, sea buckthorn juice Development Centre in Portage la Prairie. hair and nails; became the official drink of Chinese helps to heal burns athletes at the Beijing Olympics in 1982. to Winnipeg, she realized there was a and wounds; improves liver health; and And now, Dr. Oz of TV talk-show production vacuum for the berry. Several can be used topically for acne, eczema fame, has added his considerable weight farmers were growing it with the intention and rosacea. behind sea buckthorn, calling it the of processing the berry for the consumer “miracle berry and super fruit.” market but they hit a snag. The man who See BUCKTHORN on page 10 See TOXIC on page 19 2 FALL 2011 www.aquarianonline.com Ethics in Motion, knows what I’m talking about. He was a SCHOOL DAZE fine student, star athlete and all 16 Victoria Row, Winnipeg, MB R2M 1Y2 A curriculum of compliance and round good guy. He always did Editorial & Advertising: what he was told, even when ph: (204) 255-4884 fax: (204) 255-5057 conformity hurts children and us [email protected] his boss told him to commit www.aquarianonline.com By MARGARET HEFFERNAN fraud. Publisher – Janet Whitley “Jail is full of pleasers,” Editors – Anna Olson & Syd Baumel MY CHUA’S BOOK on Paperny told me. “The other The Aquarian is a forum for shedding light on the path to Aparenting, Battle Hymn of the day I was doing a talk at the personal fulfillment and the common good. It is published Tiger Mother, has many parents University of Southern California and I asked: “How quarterly the first week of March, June, September, and wound up. Chua argues that many of you are pleasers?” Three-quarters of the hands December. Annual subscriptions to anywhere in Canada or the North American parents are too go up. And I said to them, “How you are today is how U.S. can be had by sending a cheque or money order for $12 to soft, letting their kids go on play you will be at work. If you will do anything for an A, you our office. Outside North America please contact us for prices. dates, sleepovers and do crafts. will do anything for your boss.” We welcome your suggestions, letters to the editor, article By contrast, Chua’s daughters queries, press releases, announcements, and other input. Now out of jail, Paperny spends his days at business Please include a phone number or email address with your are punished for coming second schools, teaching his cautionary tale, eager that other letters to the editor. in a math class, sentenced to enthusiastic students should not follow in his footsteps. We reserve the right to edit letters for length or readability. 2,000 problems a night until they come He’s had to think long and hard about what he did and Advertisers and contributors assume accuracy of their claims first again. The straight A’s the girls eventually get are why – and it’s left him convinced that the obedience and statements. held aloft as some kind of triumph. and conformity he learned so well at school left him The opinions and views expressed in articles do not necessarily Chua has, of course, played straight into two dominant exposed and vulnerable when he went to work. reflect those of The Aquarian or its advertisers. sources of paranoia: parenting and xenophobia. Obedience and conformity present profound risks to All contents are copyright. We welcome reprint requests. Everyone’s worried they’re failing their kids and/or businesses. Every business catastrophe, from Enron failing the nation when they admit something besides to Arthur Andersen to Lehmann Brothers and British academic work into their children’s lives. Petroleum, is characterized by large numbers of good Many people have taken issue with this book, not the people who did as they were told. least, David Brooks, New York Times columnist, who Our kids today are already surrounded by forces points out that, actually, the “hard” stuff when you’re that encourage them to be compliant: huge student growing up isn’t math, it’s relationships. And he quite debts, poor job prospects, absurd mortgages all make rightly argues that emotional intelligence is more it seem riskier than ever to step out of line. The last Please see back page for critical, challenging and creative than calculations. thing they need are parents who’ve taught them to be CALENDAR OF EvENTS & DISTRIBUTION LIST. I agree with Brooks, having seen smart little good soldiers. The world would be in a very different calculating machines fail dismally once they get into place today if a few more such kids had had the nerve any kind of meaningful work. But this isn’t only because to say: “You know, these sub-primes, I know they’re Advertise in the Aquarian they lack emotional intelligence. It’s because their first what you want me to sell – but they just don’t make Deadline for the DECEMBER 1st, 2011 issue instinct is to do as they’re told. Far too many college sense to me.” u graduates emerge after 15-18 years of institutionalized is NOVEMBER 1st, 2011. education, entirely robbed of the ability to think. What Margaret Heffernan, entrepreneur, CEO, writer and they have learned, par excellence, is to be submissive keynote speaker, is the author of The Naked Truth: COvER PHOTO: by Kristi Dorian and compliant. They are excellent at following orders. A Manifesto for Working Women (Wiley) and Willful Capturing Manitoba Moments – Tamarack trees This is not behaviour with a glorious historic legacy. Blindness (Doubleday). She can be reached through line trail in Riding Mountain National Park. Justin Paperny, author of Lessons From Prison and www.mheffernan. Community Green Lifestyle & Natural Living done, all under one roof,” says Dale. See our ad on page Getting Well in 2012 13. (Go to www.bodymindspiritshow.ca for full details.) Show, October 22 - 23, 2011 IN 1994, A CLIENT asked Rick Thiessen to return Back for its second A Garlic Festival for Manitoba to Winnipeg from year, the Green Show the West Coast A few issues ago, we wrote about the health benefits of has a full line-up of to work on some interactive and fun garlic and noted the garlic festivals new shows. During events for the whole in North America. Someone his time away, family. Check out the told us we omitted Manitou’s he had explored virtual displays, food Honey, Garlic and Maple Syrup the wellness movement, which was rapidly gaining samples, live animal Festival in the Pembina Valley, a recognition. Now back in Winnipeg, he decided to displays, hands-on games and exhibits, presentations, two-hour drive south of Winnipeg. put together the first Wellness Expo in Canada and film screenings and more. Two days: 10 to 8 on We offer a belated recognition of launched it in March of 1995. Saturday, 11 to 6 on Sunday. their festival, to be held Friday, Now 18 years later, the Wellness Expo is bigger and Some special features include: Eco-Wedding Zone, September 9 from 4:30 pm and more informative than ever. With almost 100 compa- Celebrity Chefs, Earth-Friendly Fashions, Green all day Saturday, September nies involved each year, it has the most diverse group Travel Ideas, Hybrid & Electric Car Show and a 10. One tidbit: the adventurous can go to “Taste of the of participants available to enlighten the thousands of Kids Play Zone. Tickets are $10 + tax, $8 for seniors, Pembina Valley” booth to try Pickled Garlic Snow Peas, visitors who attend. The wellness movement is now so and children under 12 free. See the ad on page 6 and for Honey Garlic Relish, and Honey Garlic Sausage. For popular it is no longer considered alternative. Some full details, go to www.winnipeggreenshow.com. full details of events, go to www.rmofpembina.com. allopathic doctors are now looking at the wellness movement as “complementary” and not only encour- Body Mind & Spirit Show Largo Organics age patients to use these modalities to take better care Largo Organics is celebrating its first year anniversary of themselves but will often refer patients to wellness Dale Scott and son Mark have practitioners for advice. The popularity of these events been presenting the Body Mind this fall. Inspired by the “slow food” movement, owners Susan Hurrell, are now making it possible for his company to take the & Spirit Show twice a year for event to other cities. See the ad on page 18 and go to the last four years. This fall, it Jacinthe Labbe, and Megan and Kris Wegert named their company www. wellnessexpo.com for more details. will be on Sunday, October 16 The 2012 Winnipeg Wellness Expo will return to the at the Indo-Canadian Centre, Largo after the Italian musical term meaning slow. Slow food means Winnipeg Convention Centre January 13 to 15, 2012. 479 St. Mary’s Road. Take care of your well being; plan to attend. Tickets “For $5, you can visit over preparing meals from whole foods – preferably organic. will be available through The Aquarian in December, 45 booths that offer healing 2011. modalities, psychic services Largo Organics is providing customers with a source and a huge array of crystals,” of affordable organic produce, prepared foods, dairy Oops! Correction – says Dale. He also points out and meats – plus dry goods, health and beauty items, that the show is using a bigger and cleaning products. Participants order online and The Forks Farmers Market pick up their food every second Monday. At present, auditorium for the four speakers August - Oct. 2, Sundays 11 am to 4 pm. the pickup location is in Westwood. Other locations spaced throughout the day from 10 am to 5 pm. www.forks.com, phone 987-4352 “If you’re looking for gifts and inspirational items, are in the planning stage. For more info, go to www. here is a great place to get your Christmas shopping largoorganics.com or email [email protected] www.aquarianonline.com FALL 2011 3 Sundragon Studios – A variety of Healing Modalities

By TINA DE BOER What these therapists share in common is a personality as a labour that works toward the collaborative. “Working here is companion, T WAS ONE of those unbearably hot and humid like having an extra big brain,” Jeanine said. “We act as otherwise IJuly afternoons in the ‘Peg. Once I opened the door a group for the wellbeing of the client and try to match a known as a to Sundragon Studios: Massage Therapy & Wellness client’s specific request with the right therapist.” doula. Additonal Centre in Westwood, sweet relief was mine. But not everyone feels comfortable wearing just their services It wasn’t just their air conditioning that made me feel own skin. Jeanine recalls an incident when one include belly better. It was the eclectic mix of art pieces decorating extremely shy client kept all of his clothes on – including casts and their reception area that pleased my eyes and soothed his winter coat – during his first massage session. As p r e g n a n c y my muggy soul. As I focused on the inspiring words his sense of security built, so did his pile of clothes on photography. Laughter, Joy and Balance written on an amber-tinted the floor. “Suddenly he couldn’t take his clothes off fast Infant massage wall, co-owner Jeanine Piche R.M.T., welcomed me enough!” she adds with a laugh. classes are also with a cheery smile. I gladly accepted a glass of cool “It’s understandable people come in with inhibitions available. water. Once refreshed, we settled into the reception area or fears. Service is intimate, so trust has to be Sund ragon’s and Jeanine proceeded to share her Sundragon story. developed,” says Jeanine. “You want to go into a place clientele range “I always wanted to learn how the body worked – how with confidence.” from infants we function,” says Jeanine. “Learning about massage That confidence includes switching therapists if to seniors. therapy gave me a well rounded education about the necessary to find the right one for you. “Our therapists According to body.” Jeanine met fellow massage student Karen are all professionals, so we don’t take it personally,” Je a n i n e , t h e Bilous, R.M.T. while attending the Massage Therapy says Jeanine. “Ultimately, take what you need from therapists are College of Manitoba. The pair graduated as Registered Sundragon that would best help you.” treating more teenagers these days suffering from Massage Therapists in 2000 and quickly found jobs in Sundragon Studios offers a variety of healing neck and shoulder pain because of exam stress or their field. modalities – including Therapeutic and Relaxation long hours sitting at a computer. She adds, “Everyone Jeanine and Karen remained friends through the needs a place they can feel comfortable enough to be years. In 2006, they decided to combine their massage themselves. We hope to help people feel that way when experience as well as their favourite symbols – a they come to see us.” u sunflower and a dragonfly – to form Sundragon Studios. Tina de Boer is a Winnipeg freelance writer. She can be reached at [email protected].

For Further Information Sundragon Studios: 3141 Portage Avenue at Greenway Street in Westwood. Phone: 889-9089. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.sundragonstudios.ca Word of mouth advertising helped their business grow. Sundragon Studios’ 5th Anniversary Open “Most of our clients followed us to our new location,” House will be on October 15, 2011 from 1 to 7 pm. Jeanine says. Today, almost five years later, Sundragon Massage, , Pre-natal Massage Meet the therapists to learn more about each therapy, Studios is a five-room multidisciplinary clinic that and Hot Stone Massage, , a nd Rei k i. and see demonstrations. provides space for twelve therapists who operate as Karen provides Pre-natal Services, including support independent businesses.

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Mary Jane emphasizes the By THE VEGHEADZ value of the ingredients, focusing on their contribution to the whole Whole Foods Cooking School meal – such as the fact that parsley is very rich in vitamins ave you ever wanted to get expert advice on A, B1, B-complex, C, potassium, preparing healthy, nutritious meals? If the answer H manganese, phosphorus, calcium, is yes, then Mary Jane Eason is the person for you. and iron. Mary Jane also grows Mary Jane, head of Mary Jane’s Cooking School, some herbs such as oregano in graduated in 1988 with a Masters of Science degree a garden behind the house and from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Foods and brings them in to be used in the Nutrition. A soft-spoken woman, she confidently asserts recipes. that whole foods are the key to good health. Looking at the health-giving properties of whole foods has brought Chick Pea Patties With Herbs her to advocating and teaching how to prepare meals 1- 1 1/2 C. cooked brown rice with optimal health in mind. 1 19 oz. can chickpeas drained or The idea for the cooking school came from a few 2 C. cooked chickpeas sources while Mary Jane was giving cooking classes 2 cloves garlic, chopped as a volunteer where people needed help preparing and Mary Jane (back row, centre) and graduates from her cooking school 1/2 onion, chopped cooking with whole foods. 4 T. fresh parsley chopped, or 2 In 1998, she found her present location at 252 Arlington and controlling type 2 diabetes. One important aspect T. flakes Street, just a few doors south of Portage Avenue. Mary is looking at what they eat. The traditional view is to 1 carrot, grated Jane wanted a home environment as opposed to a less count calories and control blood sugar. The goal is 2 large eggs or 2 T. tahini friendly commercial outlet. So she found this location, strictly to lower the calorie and sugar intake, and focus 1/4 C. dry breadcrumbs obtained a change in zoning and began the process of on weight loss while allowing artificial sweeteners and 1 t. cumin powder complying with codes to become licensed as a cooking processed foods. 1 t. salt or to taste school. After jumping through numerous hoops and Mary Jane’s view is to look at “what foods are the 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or dried chili pepper with the support of many people, the school opened its right foods,” whole foods that can nourish the body. or to taste doors to give classes to groups and private individuals. She recommends avoiding reconstituted, processed or 1/4 t. whole oregano Mary Jane’s vision is to use this school as a centre artificially sweetened products that compromise the 1/4 t. dried sweet basil of food and integrity of food. When using whole foods from good 1 T. fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional) n u t r i t i o n soil, we nourish ourselves and can work towards having squeeze of lemon juice or to taste information in a balanced, disease-free body, she says. Using a potato masher or a food processor, mix the line with what’s Mary Jane also started a weekly radio program called rice, chickpeas, garlic, onion and parsley. Transfer to best for the “Wooden Spoons” on CKUW 95.9 FM community a bowl and stir in the grated carrot, eggs or tahini and environment. radio. She and Indira Rampersad feature special guests, seasonings. Mix well and form into patties. Place on She emphasizes recipe ideas a floured plate. Fry on medium heat until browned taking care of the and nutrition on one side, turn over and fry the other side until air we breathe education. browned. Continue cooking until the patties are firm and the water we Tune in to and vegetables are tender. drink. W o o d e n Serve on a hamburger bun with lettuce and tomatoes. Respecting Cooking class samples Spoons Here’s a wonderful sauce to pour over the patties or to what we put into F r i d a y s use as a salad dressing: our bodies and understanding how that food nourishes at 8 am. us is of utmost importance. When manufacturers take CKUW also Yogurt Sauce with Curry food apart and then put it back together with the parts simulcasts 1 C. plain yogurt they deem useful, they “desecrate” it, according to live over the 1/3 C. mayonnaise Mary Jane, presenting but a ghost of the natural, life- Internet. 1/2 t. curry powder or to taste giving food. Following salt to taste Every element in food is there for a reason and is one of squeeze of lemon juice (optional) contributes to the whole nutrient value of the food in the recipes Mix all together and serve on top of vegetables or a synergistic way determining if and how the body can she uses in vegetarian patties. use the nutrients, Mary Jane claims. Science is only now t e a c h i n g Mary Jane on U of W radio studio Note: 1 t. fresh dill or 1/3 t. dried dill can be added discovering how each vitamin relies on other vitamins the diabetes with her show “Wooden Spoons.” as well as finely chopped chives, with or without the and micronutrients within the food to enable it to be prevent ion curry. u absorbed and utilized by the body. One of the classes Mary Jane teaches is to people wanting to learn more about preventing your Largo Organics path Affordable Organics for Everyone starts here

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www.winnipeggreenshow.com produced by National Event Marketing Group 204-415-3976 www.aquarianonline.com FALL 2011 7 A signal can be a word or phrase, an image to hold in your mind or a body signal such Secrets of the Subconscious as tapping the knee or pulling an earlobe. It is decided on ahead of time by the cli- Hypnotherapy: Two Stories With “Alice,” the only pro- ent and then programmed in during the gramming I entered into her session. This signal can be used when- of Double Duty subconscious was for smok- ever needed. ing cessation – not one men- In Randal’s case, it was to help stop By JANIS ROSEN tion of the nails. Her subcon- anxious anticipatory thinking and scious took the opportunity calm him. Its function was to move him out of the flight or fight response N MY 30 YEARS as a to use the message to end this to a relaxation response. A signal is a practicing hypnotherapist, habit as well. All it takes is one I direct link to the subconscious. As soon I have often felt successful line in the program that reso- as it is used, the subconscious responds ac- in helping my clients reach nates with the subconscious. In cording to the programming attached to it. their goals whether it is to this case, it was that she no longer quit smoking, change eating needed this smoking addiction in her Anxiety diminishing patterns or overcome phobias. life to help her cope; in fact she no longer Our sessions were planned ten days apart. When Sometimes, unplanned by me, the hypnosis is doubly needed any addiction in her life. Randal came in for his second session, he was happy to effective. Needless to say, my client was happy to have stopped report that for the most part the anxiety was gone and When clients come for hypnosis therapy, I take time both habits successfully and fairly effortlessly. he was sleeping well. He found his signal (pulling on to get to know them, their history and the issue or goal Shyness lifts; his right earlobe three times) to be effective in shifting they want to accomplish. golf game improves him out of anxiety if it came up. I have a limited amount of time to spend with an in- Another surprise was “Randal” who came in to gain Our next goal was to work on building confidence in dividual and I must figure out what messages his or her confidence in public speaking for an upcoming speech. all his interactions with other people, especially with subconscious will respond to. Often I am speaking to He was a 50-year-old man who struggled with shyness groups. We focused on speaking to people in general, the subconscious and giving it a new set of instructions all his life and felt that his relationship to life was too being relaxed, being comfortable and calm. One of the that will help the client reach the goal. timid. At his third session, Randal told me that besides key messages we worked with was to turn around being But I don’t always know how a client will respond to his increased confidence, he had taken ten strokes off self-conscious to being curious and interested in other suggestions. In a follow-up session, I check in with my his golf game as well. people. client and see what has been working and what is still in His motivation to come in for hypnosis therapy came See HYPNOTHERAPY on page 19 need of reinforcement. Because the subconscious loves from his fear of public speaking. He was being given repetition, it is often helpful to reinforce the messages the task to give a presentation at work to his bosses and to help clients move forward and integrate the changes peers. From the moment he would be aware of having they are working on. to speak in public in any way, Randal experienced a One line can do it high level of anxiety that affected his sleep and made But every so often surprises occur from the hypnotic his otherwise ordered life miserable. reprogramming. Though the function and structure of Together we came up with a plan of three sessions the subconscious is the same for everyone, the content with a specific focus for each session. Our first goal was and history is unique to each individual and therefore to stop the anticipatory anxiety and regain his sleep. each person responds differently to suggestions. Along with the reprogramming, I included a post-hyp- An example of this type of unexpected change is the notic signal. Signal hypnosis gives the client a tool to woman who came in to quit smoking and also stopped use in the moment to shift out of negative reactions as they are occurring. a lifelong habit of biting her nails. 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Through ritual, a the levels of being. Healer. Can anyone be a healer? The short greater ideal is being served. In this case, HAT IS HEALING, really? Can the greater ideal is healing. Virgo’s innate Capricorn understands exactly what answer to this question is, “Of course!” To reality is. It is the energy within everyone Wanyone become a healer? What suggest that only some can assume the role understanding of process can contribute is it that defines someone as a healer? to a smooth recuperation and recovery. that is concerned with protocols for of the healer/facilitator is preposterous. orderly and successful living. It is the Can we identify the profile of a healer However, on an astrological level, we astrologically? executive function within the ego. A can focus on four signs of the zodiac Capricorn Healer is able to soothe the These are all questions that arise when that co-relate directly to the healer the topic of healing, whether physical, ailing personality by the sheer force profile. This does not mean that the of his/her presence. The Capricorn mental, emotional or spiritual, comes other eight signs cannot perform as up. And this topic does come up in these ability to align action to outcome can healers. However, let’s start with these aid someone to slowly find a sense of turbulent times when so many of us are four since they are the classical healer struggling to find balance and wellness. stability and security and begin to make type, hard-wired to be natural givers headway into mental wellness. Mental Healing brings back that which is and healers. broken or separated into a condition turbulence is gradually replaced by a of soundness and wholeness. A good The Virgo Healer growing calmness that is based on a alternate word for healing is integration. (August 23 to September 22) solid system of living. Capricorn is not considered to be a When a physical wound heals, it is Let’s begin with the Virgo Healer and reintegrated into the body. The cells of nurturing energy and this also fits nicely. the physical body. The body is always To support someone who is mentally the body regenerate and close the wound in need of some form of healing. We until all that might be visible is a scar unwell, a certain degree of separation have accidents, get illnesses and as we and distance must be maintained. where once there was a gash. Sometimes age, the body systems begin to break even a scar is no longer evident. Transference or entanglement with the down. patient is one of the main issues that can This same process applies to mental, In Virgo we find properties that fit emotional, and spiritual wounds. The arise in mental healing. Archetypically, the profile of the physical healer. Imagine The Capricorn Healer Capricorn is The Counselor, the person parts of the mental and emotional bodies the ultimate nurse who patiently and that have been wounded are nurtured and (December 22 to January 19) who guides and manages. The process diligently attends to the needs of the ailing of mental healing is one of the more salved until they can be reintegrated into patient. The built-in manual dexterity We know that much dis-ease can exist the self and contribute to the functioning in the mind. An unwell mind is one that complicated paths to take as a healer. In (Virgo is aligned to Mercury, which rules Capricorn, we find the abilities that can ego. Spiritual healing restores balance hand/eye coordination), the efficiency, has lost its grip on reality and as a result to the psyche so that the individual can has become unbalanced. In this context lead to success on this level: strength, and the attentiveness to the minutiae of discipline, resolve, detachment from face his or her existence with confidence patient care – these are all qualities that we can turn to the superb efficiency of and hopefulness. A healed soul is a the Capricorn Healer to heal the ailing emotional transference, and a keen sense Virgo has the potential to manifest. of purpose. soul in balance on every level of its On the highest of levels, Virgo embodies mind through the application of good manifestation. A wounded soul is one management and gentle control. the essence of the Ritual Worker, the See STARRY SKIES on page 19 that is not able to experience a full and one who is able to bring order to what This zodiac sign is aligned to the planet

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menopause), particularly as they age. sleep; and iron is essential for making Calcium has a calming effect on the ner- dopamine, also involved in sleep. Since EAT TO SLEEP vous system, helps promote restful and too much copper and iron can cause seri- Learn to combine food and supplements high quality sleep, and is good to take ous side effects, take these supplements right at bedtime. It’s also important, of only under the guidance of a nutrition- to give you the ZZZs your need course, for strong bones and staving off ist or health professional. Good natural osteoporosis. Calcium citrate and cal- sources include eggs, nuts, seafood, and By JANET KINOSIAN equation well worth the time and effort cium carbonate have the edge for best molasses. to set up correctly, and a big benefactor absorption. Some good sources for cal- The B-vitamins regulate the body’s use The average, healthy, well-adjusted is your sleep. cium: dairy products, nuts (especially al- of tryptophan and other amino acids, and adult gets up at seven-thirty in the Without question, the best source of monds), onion, tangerines, and lemons. are depleted by stress, birth control pills, Magnesium also has a calming effect smoking, and alcohol. Most all B-vita- morning feeling just plain terrible. nutrients is from fresh food itself. Yet with depleted soil, pesticides, mins are important in maintaining good Jean Kerr processed foods, and our bad sleep and general well being. Start with a complete B-complex and F YOU THINK the whole vitamin/ but prolific habit of eating food then experiment with some of the follow- mineral/health food craze is nothing too quickly – assimilating the I ing single Bs for boosters: niacin (B3), but a modern version of medicinal snake proper amounts of nutrients pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), oil, this article isn’t for you. However, if from food is difficult. folic acid (B9), choline and inosital are you see the vital link among vitamins, A multiple vitamin and min- all important B-vitamins for sleep (check minerals, what you eat – and your sleep eral table or capsule is the best with a professional for dosage.) Vitamin patterns – read on. start. Then see if you need B12 can also help, particularly if you’re a These life building blocks are great “boosters’ in any of the follow- vegetarian. soporifics and help adjust sleep patterns ing areas, taking into account Make sure you are taking enough vi- if you hit the right levels and combina- tamins A, D (important for sunlight tions for your body. This is one arena in synthesis and calcium absorption), C which a serious chunk of my own insom- (important for stressed adrenals), and E nia was knocked off its pedestal. 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A suggested daily Be assured, though, “you’ll feel a dif- Something to remember say sleep ex- discuss changes to your diet with your magnesium intake is 300 mg. to 500 mg. ference in your sleep if you give it time,” perts: Megadoses of anything can be doctor or nutritionist. It’s found in plenty of foods: dark green says Dr. Prokupek. “Nutrition for good harmful, and the wrong extra nutrients Calcium and magnesium deficiencies vegetables, seafood, whole grains, nuts, sleep isn’t instantaneous but it definitely for your body can do more harm than are two major culprits of disturbed sleep seeds, dairy foods, legumes, and fruits. works.” u good. While all bodies need certain among women. Calcium is one of the Unbalanced copper and iron levels can levels of vitamins and minerals for opti- most abundant minerals in the body and also cause poor sleep. 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A tapestry of tantalizing tables bitter disappointment, I need to slow equal measure. Give what you want to receive and always accept and return tipping towards tradition down, sift through the intricacies and enjoy the journey. support. Teeming telling tales Tea has become a metaphor for my Summary of Cheung’s words: As we Tiny treats tempting taste buds life. experiment with the balance between For two, ten or twelve Theresa Cheung knows what I mean. tea leaves and water to create the most She wrote the book Tea B li s s : flavourful and enjoyable cup of tea, so S THE Infuse Yo u r L i fe with Health, too do we need to find balance in our ACOOLER Wisdom and lives. We enliven our spirits and satisfy s e a s o n Contentm e n t. our souls by creating the best proportion approaches, C h e u n g takes of work and play, giving and receiving, and entice the flavor out of tea leaves – I start craving each step of tea sleep and activity, loving and being or damage them for an ugly taste. Water warm, soothing preparation as loved. temperature can be gauged visually by d r i n k s l i k e a metaphor to Water quality plays a role in a tasty cup watching its bubble and movement or hot chocolate simplify and of tea. Well and tap water can have too with a thermometer. For example, for and hot apple inspire one’s many minerals, while treated water can green and white , usually 160 to 170 cider. Tea, on the other hand, has been life, offering be too soft. Experiment with water to degrees F. is best. Bring water a challenging friendship bursting with “peace in a add to the tea adventure. Find what your to boil then let it rest for five minutes flavourful excitement and sometimes bowl of tea.” palate prefers. Fresh, oxygenated water is before using. For , 190 to 200 bitter disappointments. Each chapter offers practical best with a pH level around seven. Don’t degrees or when water is about to boil is Tea drinking symbolizes relaxation and tea facts and preparation tips while boil, cool and boil water again – it makes best. Or you can bring to full boil and let friendship – girlfriends getting together comparing them to life lessons, plus for lifeless, flat water that pulls down the rest for one minute before using. to share their lives or sipping hot tea and reminders and activities to create taste of the tea. mulling over a stressful day. Tea creates a balance and happiness in our lives. Water temperature can encourage TEA continued on page 16 sense of timelessness, tradition, comfort, Heart and soul of tea preparation and graceful etiquette. I discover the art to making tea is As I attempt tea again for the umpteenth delicate fine-tuning. Carefully plucked A SOUL’S JOURNEY time, I decide more research is needed and dried tea leaves offer up their aroma for me to understand the art of tea. 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Have you ever Haunted Winnipeg Series experienced the JUNE - OCTOBER benefits of a Historical Haunted Winnipeg Reiki session? Bus tour showcasing haunted stories Call SUE BERARD Haunted Winnipeg Investigates Certified Intuitive Medium Ghost hunting using various tools & techniques Angelic Awakening Practioner Haunted Winnipeg Vigils Reiki Practitioner If you dare, explore a site in the dark for 3 hours & attempt to contact local spirits 204.223.2735 Locations: Lower Fort Garry, St. Boniface Museum, Maple Grove Tea Room www.divineconnection.ca BOOK ONLINE: www.heartlandtravel.ca CALL: 989-9630 www.aquarianonline.com FALL 2011 13 had a beautiful little boy who Love is eternal became the light of their lives. In truth, all relationships last forever. The nature of From the Heart A few years later Ken and Cindy relationship is eternal. It’s just the earthly form that divorced and chose different goes through changes. If there was once love, there paths. Yet they both love their is always love. The part of us that gets hurt, upset, or The Tailor’s Secret son very much, and to this day angry, or turns its back on another person is not our By ALAN COHEN over 20 years later, he is the best true self. Our reality is love. Likewise, if someone thing that ever happened to them. leaves this world, that is not the end of the relationship. ARE YOU CONCERNED about how you look in Ken and Cindy came together to As spiritual beings, your relationship goes on and your bathing suit? Do you worry you don’t look as have that child, but they did not continues to blossom. Only love lasts. good as you did last year, or ten or twenty years ago? have a purpose as life partners. There are several ways we hold onto the past in Are you struggling with friendships or business Some relationships exist for a self-defeating ways. One is by clinging to past hurts ventures that once worked for you, but do not offer season. You might have a friend, or resentments. We bury the hatchet but then we the reward they once did? business colleague, or romantic partner for a number remember where we buried it. Someone hurt you a If so, George Bernard Shaw might show you the door of years. Then you grow apart and the relationship long time ago, and that is all you remember about this to peace: “The only man I know who behaves sensibly changes form or dissolves. You may believe you made person or relationship. Or you hurt someone and you is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time a mistake or something went wrong. But it did not. If cannot forgive yourself. Since then the other person he sees me. The rest go on with their old measurements the relationship lasted for seven years, that was the has remarried, or passed away, or has left your life. Yet and expect me to fit them.” true lifespan of the relationship. If you tried to stop it you prolong the pain by focusing on the past hurt. To plumb to the core of happiness and success, we before its appointed time, or you try to prolong it after it Another way we keep the past alive is through a sense must recognize the difference between the present and is complete, your efforts would not work. Its appointed of indebtedness. Someone helped you with a loan, job, the past. The present exists. The past doesn’t. If you time is perfect. or act of kindness, or they got you out of a jam. Since have ever tried to go back and relive or rekindle the past, Some relationships last a lifetime. These might include then you hold them on a pedestal as a kind of saviour you have probably discovered that you can’t. What was, family relationships, marriage partners, significant and you feel forever indebted to them. Or you helped was. What is, is. If something is now, it is because it has friendships, or career colleagues. Such relationships are someone and you believe they are indebted to you. Yet life now. If it isn’t now, it doesn’t exist. a blessing, for they run deep and the loyalty and support Plato said, “True friendship can occur only among you share is a true gift. Appreciate such relationships Online revival equals.” A Course in Miracles tells us, “Miracles are with all your heart. Such people are genuine soul performed by those who temporarily have more for Since the advent of the Internet and Facebook, I have partners. received many contacts from people I once knew. My those who temporarily have less.” It is holy to ask for best buddies from elementary school, high school, and help, and holy to give it. But that interaction lives in college have reached out to say hello. I have enjoyed that moment, and afterward we must release it as giver hearing from them, and in most cases we corresponded or receiver. by email for a bit, and even got together for lunch. Yet in We also keep ourselves small by holding onto nearly all cases, those connections did not last very long. an identity related to a past success. You achieved When this occurred, part of me felt disappointed, since something admirable long ago, but you milk it forever. these friends represented some of the best times of my Yet there are new and equally wonderful things about life and I hoped they would renew. Instead, I found that you now. Can you stand in today’s magnificence as we no longer had as much in common as we did years well as yesteryear’s? ago. While our new times together were pleasurable and You don’t need to resurrect the past because the rewarding, after reminiscing over old times, we simply Power that made the past beautiful is making now did not have that much to say to each other now. wonderful. That’s why they call it the present. u Every relationship exists for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. You intersect paths with some people for a Alan Cohen is the author of many popular momentary experience, and that is the purpose of the inspirational books, including his book of uplifting meeting. You were not meant to be together for a longer messages, A Daily Dose of Sanity. Listen to Alan’s time. weekly radio show Get Real on Hay House Radio at For example: Ken fell in love with Cindy, and several www.hayhouseradio.com. For more information visit months later she got pregnant. The couple married and www.alancohen.com, or phone 1808572-0001. 14 FALL 2011 www.aquarianonline.com the brain by the bones in the ear canal. including choosing to follow suggestions Brain-wave benefits from the therapist or brain-wave CDs Perspectives on Healthy Living – or not. The process is akin to self- One of the first applications of brain wave hypnosis and leaves control in the hands technology that I tried was a tape to help of the listener. Brain-Wave Technology – A Dynamic Way to my over-active mind calm down – and it I am often asked whether there are worked. When I wanted to get off some Change Patterns and Improve Health subliminal messages in the content. sleep medication, brain-wave technology Subliminal recordings embed particular assisted me in regulating my By CORALIE DARSEY-MALLOY entire industry of mind/brain products thoughts in the mind sleep naturally. and technologies. of the listener by Some of the other benefits I Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed This audio-guidance technology works recording words at sub- have gained include: goals for the future, and live in the only through the generation of complex audible levels and high • entering deep meditative moment of time over which you have any sounds and signals that are used to speeds. The CDs from states more easily control: now. influence brain wave activity. This system the Monroe Institute do • achieving deep body and Jessica Savitch encourages activity that is based on the not use subliminals, as mind relaxation innate electrical brain processes and the verbal instructions WAS FIRST • releasing self-limiting mental states. The combination of sounds and auditory-guidance i n t r o d u c e d thoughts and behaviour I and specifically designed tonalities they use involves to brain wave • opening to abundance and influence brainwaves and consciousness. specific blends that technology in financial freedom The multi-layered patterns (heard augment the listener’s the mid-eighties • enhancing my creativity, through headphones) assist the brain intentions. by a Winnipeg writing abilities and productivity by producing a third sound called a There are so many more wonderful m a s s a g e • assisting me in managing stress and binaural beat that encourages the desired products in this technology that I therapist. Since anxiety brainwave activity and synchronization plan to keep using them to expand my that time, I have • increasing my focus and concentration process. When the left and right sides of awareness, create greater self-mastery continued to • achieving a healthy weight and fitness the brain are working together, the mind and explore realms beyond my current use a variety I often suggest brain-wave technology is in an optimal condition for improving level of awareness. Even though I have of brain wave technologies to assist me to clients. Those who use it for the performance in all areas of life. been using brain-wave cassettes and CDs in transforming limiting patterns and recommended three-week period find the Over the years, the process has since the mid-eighties, I feel that I have reaching my goals. same benefits. When I am asked if this evolved and there is an unlimited range barely scratched the surface of what they Robert Monroe was one of the founders technology is similar to hypnosis, I tell them of sound frequencies that are effective can add to my life. u of this breakthrough technology. He for a variety of given applications. For that brain-wave technology and hypnosis began doing research in different levels both open the doorway to expanded states example, the sleep products incorporate Coralie Darsey-Malloy is a writer, of consciousness in the 1970s after of awareness. In this state, one can be fully predominately delta frequencies and author, counselor, group leader and having an out-of-body experience that aware of the environment such as sound, the learning products are predominately public speaker. For more information go expanded his awareness. Then in 1978 light and temperature – while receiving beta. (Beta equals awake and alert; alpha to the Fresh Beginnings website at www. he started The Monroe Institute in Faber, greater insight into past lives, out-of-body and theta are slower frequencies, and fresh-beginnings.com or call (204) 242- Virginia, as a nonprofit education and experiences, and information from spiritual delta is sleep level.) 3373. research centre devoted to the exploration Each title is usually 30 to 40 minutes allies or one’s higher self. and expansion of human consciousness. in length. Even hearing-impaired Neither brain-wave technology nor For Further Information To explore on the Internet, use key words Robert Monroe’s pioneering work with individuals can receive the benefits of hypnosis can make people do anything like brain-sync, brain science, Hemi- hemispheric synchronization sound balancing left and right hemispheres of they do not choose to do. It is always Sync, and Monroe Institute. patterns (Hemi-Sync®) inspired an the brain. The frequencies are carried to possible to maintain value systems, www.aquarianonline.com FALL 2011 15 Deer-proof plants – hah! Focus on the Pet Family A sunny afternoon a couple of days later, I was out in Focus on the Pet Family the front of the property preparing to plant more flowers in large round containers by the road. Again, I had we’re into more serious matters. Being an animal intui- Cam Hill is an animal intuitive. For the past talked to local people and purchased flowers that were tive you’d think I would try to talk to her, right now being fourteen years, she has communicated telepathi- supposedly deer proof. As I dug away and set in the a good time. Nope, instead of talking further to her, I cally with pets and other animals to determine plants, I felt like I was being watched. I looked up and snorted back at her. We continued to snort at each other there was the doe walking towards me. She’d brought the causes of problem behaviour and emotional for a few minutes. I tried to snort louder and stomp harder her boyfriend with her, a magnificent buck whose new distress. at her. Suddenly up flew her tail and she bolted for the hill antlers were six inches long. that takes her to the cliff overlooking our yard, snorting The doe and buck were almost ten feet from me when as she ran. I kept snorting back until I couldn’t see her Wild Encounters – Oh Deer! a car stopped on the road, the driver obviously wonder- anymore. ing what the deer and I were going to do with each oth- How Do I Cope? Well, that was that – I’d won, hadn’t I? er. The buck scattered and left the doe standing there. That afternoon I glanced out the kitchen window to Whew! I stood up and the doe looked at me and dashed UMMER IN KENORA brings tourists out to bask find that same doe munching on the grass across the off down the driveway to come to a halt close to the Sin the sun, swim in our lakes and hike in the woods driveway. As I watched her, I realized she was rolling – but animals are more evident in our day-to-day lives her eyes sideways and eyeing my garden again. She garden but out of range of the sprinkler. I watched her year round. nibbled and walked, and continued to eye my garden. as she stood there for a few minutes, looking longingly Deer go through my yard daily. Last year there were Closer and closer she came to the edge of the grass and at the garden, and then she ran off into the forest. bear in the yard several times (more than I would like), The following day, the deer-proof plants in the round and lynx and fox. Coyote appeared in the spring and containers by the road had all been munched on. Was it that really surprised me as there are so many wolves, my nemesis, that doe? I know it was! both gray and timber, that I thought they would pretty Will the garden make it through to harvest? Will I get much discourage coyote around here. I was wrong. Two to taste the beans and tomatoes? I don’t know – but I’m days ago a gray wolf ran across the road in front of my taking bets. So far the odds are 20 to 1 in favour of the car, about 150 meters from my home. He was loping deer getting it all. u along in that running style that carries them long dis- tances. He did not even glance at my car. Cam Hill can be reached at (204) 479-6660. Planting gardens in the Kenora area has its unique challenges – mostly related to keeping deer from poach- ing all the blossoms, greens, vegetables and fruit. At first I tried to reason telepathically with the deer. I ® asked them to eat just the grass, flowers in the grass Yoga Sandals (they love dandelions), and the abundant greenery through the property and adjoining bush. When I asked Cam snorts; deer bolts. Balance, align them to leave my flowers alone they said, No, flowers took two steps onto the driveway heading over to the and restructure sweet – we eat. garden when I again appeared on the balcony. your body with My partner and I fenced in a portion of the front yard The doe stopped and stared. I gave her the same tele- Yoga Sandals®! last year and are able to enjoy flower gardens that are pathic message as before and stomped my foot. At that both deer-proof as well as rabbit-proof. I was not pre- point she started to move by me heading over to the Our feet, often crammed into narrow shoes, lose pared to stop there, but decided the side of the house, back of the yard and the plum tree. Her gait was the the young and agile mobility of youth. We begin (facing south, ideal for a flower garden), should be de- slowest I have ever seen a deer move. I could hear some- walking with the bones of our feet jammed veloped this year. We did not intend to fence it, so I was thing from her like, not afraid and she would take two determined to plant vegetation the deer did not like. steps and then peer over her shoulder at me to ensure together and our natural balance and body Last fall, I added several perennials local folks shared she was still safe and I wasn’t sneaking up on her. She alignment is lost. Without mobility, the bones of with me, assuring me they were indeed deer proof. This was not ready to concede defeat, but lay down by the our feet can promote foot disorders such as osteo- spring I began developing the garden, cultivating, weed- plum tree so I could see her. arthritis, hammertoe, bunions, and poor circulation. ing and preparing for new plants. I intended to throw a The next day I purchased a sprinkler that was motion Yoga Sandals® alleviate those problems by few tomato plants in with the flowers as well as a few sensitive and placed it in the garden. Anything (person, spreading the toes and retraining the feet. As the beans, carrots and onions. I thought the blend might animal, bird, or even wind and rain) heading to the gar- foot bones regain mobility, balance, body align- confuse the deer. Boy was I mistaken! den would set off a spray in an arch for a few seconds. ment, improved posture is restored, often resulting As deer are prey animals, this kind of action was sup- Deer asserts her “doe-main” in reductions of leg, hip and back problems. Standing at my kitchen window one morning, I looked posed to discourage them. And it did! Later that day, I saw that doe in full flight Retail Price $39.99. up to see a doe smack dab in the middle of my new Purchase online at garden. This wasn’t just any doe; she seemed to be the running by the window. I looked out and noted the oldest and most aggressive doe that came through the sprinkler had been on. Hah! She had tried to get to my www.heathermcdermidyoga.com/sandals yard. I believe she thought the yard was hers. Often she garden again and had been stopped, this time not by a or at Stride Ahead, Grant Park Shopping Centre would saunter through and stop for a crazy human but by motion, water and noise. nap in some obvious place where she could be seen and in turn watch over her yard. I figured if she found the new garden, that would be the end of it; all the deer would join her. I raced to the door, strode briskly onto the balcony, standing ten feet from the doe and said, “Leave, this is mine” both verbally and telepathically. She continued to look at me. OK, I spoke louder, clapped my hands and gave her a telepathic nudge. The doe moved off the garden and stood about 15 feet from me on the other side of the driveway. She stomped her front foot. I’d learned from watching deer in the winter that that was a warning to back off. Off MY garden? I think not! I stomped my foot harder. We were staring at each other while this was going on. She stomped both her front feet. I puffed myself up as large as I could, stomped back at her twice and again telepathically and verbally told her “MINE. GO.” We repeated the stomping for a few times and then she snorted at me. This again is a warning that now 16 FALL 2011 www.aquarianonline.com TEA continued from page 12 Cheung’s wisdom: Don’t boil away with stress. Put away your to-do list at some time every day. Summary: Stress in our lives presents benefits and dangers. A short-term amount of feeling challenged encourages us to face fears and try new things, and make positive changes. Too much prolonged stress, be it physical, emotional or mental, can cause serious health problems. Remember to take time to cool off instead of constantly boiling over; match your responses to the tasks at hand, and back off when you need to. Steeping time for each type of tea generally falls within the two- to five-minute range. The art of tea involves taking the time to experiment and document your personal taste preferences, including steeping time. The Tea Enthusiast’s Handbook suggests steeping a new tea for two minutes then tasting it every 30 seconds, recording your taste impressions at each moment to determine what you enjoy the best. Finally, the preparation pot and serving Erica from Steeped Tea vessel play an important role in the overall tea experience. Appealing to your visual senses cozies and cups. They even sell a variety of food while functionally creating that perfect ratio of products to serve at your tea parties (chutneys, tea to water, the and cup offer you the final cookies, jams, mustards, honey sticks and spices) – opportunity for personal, creative expression. Be along with soaps and bath products, too. warned: teapots can absorb past brews, become The future of tea stained and offer distasteful nuances you didn’t Now that I’ve found some teas my taste buds can Yes. 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Tea Story, 222 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, 477- For more information, please visit: www.maykadeh.org Steeped Tea is a four-year-old Canadian company 1102 For any questions call: 1(888)823-3696 based in Ontario that selects high quality teas from Teaopia, St. Vital Centre, 86-1225 St. Mary’s around the world. The company uses Fair Trade Road, 256-5277 www.teaopia.ca E mail: [email protected] products as much as possible in selling a variety , www. teaguide.net/tearoomsmanitoba. 204-420 Des Meurons St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2N9 of teas, BBQ rubs made with tea, teapots, filters, htm www.aquarianonline.com FALL 2011 17 us on a journey to explore our personal When we feel passionate and enthusias- of pain and constriction and creates the spiritual assets and capital so that we can tic about our intention, we have opened a illusion that we are alone and separated consciously make use of these valuable channel for our soul to express love and from Spirit. Love is the genuine currency gifts. creativity. of the soul; it is expansive, joyful and life Chu is a former member of the New Chu is a master at presenting the es- giving. Whereas counterfeit currency is York Stock Exchange, an entrepreneur sence of spiritual resources and provid- restrictive, it saps our energy and makes Soul Currency: and an ordained pastor leading groups in ing clear, inspiring examples of how to us feel unsafe. Investing the area of the of spiritual make use of them in everyday situations. Chu says it is important to shift the your Inner abundance. Very knowledgeable in both The ultimate currency is love, Chu notion about ourselves from “what hap- the areas of finance and spirituality, his says. Love affects everything in its path pened to me” to “what I am creating.” If Wealth for writing is confident and inspiring. and magnifies any results. 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Lorna also wrestles over her Natural Healing takes the viewer on a 52-day future with her boyfriend, a hot guy who takes her to journey to evaluate the success of the Gerson therapy. ttracted by the title, the hottest places, but who can’t discern a meditation Filmmaker Steve Kroschel travels to Alaska, Sandiego, The Tao of Bow Wow, cushion from a toadstool. Reading spiritual books, and A New York, Japan, Holland and Spain to interview I borrowed this book from the library to compare visiting a channeler and energy healer, move Lorna patients, scientists, surgeons and nutritionists Deborah Wood’s theories to Cesar Millan’s psychology forward, but her challenges remain. Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World reveals the truth in The Dog Whisperer. Both share many of the same Then her seeking is put to the ultimate test when about the harmful and deadly effects of aspartame. You philosophies – they teach energy and intention, stillness personal tragedy strikes. will learn why aspartame is a toxic poison, especially for and calmness. The first chapter of Tao opens with this Will Lorna come to understand that living spiritually has pregnant women and their unborn babies. Aspartame is paragraph: believed to have a direct link to Multiple Sclerosis as “If you and your dog have reveled in the bright light well as other chronic illnesses. of a crisp autumn afternoon and shared together the Bloodline explores the mystery of the relationship wonder of the moment, you’ve experienced the Tao. between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Did they marry If you’ve laughed with joy as your dog brought his fa- and have children? Did Mary escape to southern vorite toy to play with you, you’ve walked the Tao. If France after the crucifixion? Filmmaker Bruce Burgess you’ve held your dog on your lap, gently massaged him interviews a member of the Priory of Sion, and reveals and felt the loving calmness of his presence, you’ve un- material from a 19th century priest in southern France derstood the mystery of the Tao.” who made some amazing discoveries. Immediately I wanted to read on to discover how this spiritual way of being extends to living with and train- ing a dog. I nodded often as I read through the pages, adding notes to my dog-training journal. For example, 150th Anniversary “use inner stillness and mindfulness when connecting of Kriya Yoga Revival with our animal companions, not force, anger, frustra- tion or irritation.” Our dogs are calm when we are calm. EXACTLY 150 YEARS AGO, in Wood’s format of explaining a Tao principle then the autumn of 1861, a significant adding a practical application sets owners on a con- turning point in the spread of structive path. She sprinkles in her own dog training India’s yoga teachings occurred. experiences, too. It was then that Kriya Yoga, Wood covers how to actively exchange (energy) the sacred science of soul-realization, was with our dogs and what blocks our Qi. A principle of Wu resurrected after centuries of near-dormancy, Wei (sounds like “woo way”) suggests we learn the “ac- and made accessible to all earnest seekers – tion of inaction” which includes figuring out what moti- sparking a spiritual renaissance that today shows vates our dogs. We need to teach them in small, gradual no signs of waning. steps, Wood advises. A 24-page section teaches the sev- Kriya Yoga – the supreme expression of the en basic dog obedience commands the Taoist way. science of yoga meditation – includes techniques of pranayama (life-force control), whose correct practice reinforces and revitalizes subtle currents of life energy in the body, eventually leading to inner stillness and of Spirit. This ancient practice was lost for centuries in the Dark Ages and taught only to ascetics. But in a remote cave in the Himalayan Mountains in the autumn of 1861, the great yogi Lahiri Mahasaya experienced his first encounter with his guru, Mahavatar Babaji, and received Kriya Yoga from him. It was at this seminal meeting that Babaji instructed Lahiri Mahasaya to teach Kriya Yoga openly – for the first time – to all earnest seekers. He later requested that Paramahansa Yogananda go to the West to give this soul-revealing technique to the world. Thus the seed was planted for Yogananda’s mission in the West and the establishment in 1920 of the Self-Realization Fellowship, to spread the teaching of Kriya Yoga and its techniques of meditation. And, with the release of Yogananda’s spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi, knowledge of and interest in Kriya Yoga began to sweep the West. Self-Realization Fellowship temples, centres and meditation groups in more than 60 countries will mark the 150th anniversary of Kriya Yoga’s revival through special talks at SRF services and public lectures around the world. For more information, visit www.yogananda- srf.org. www.aquarianonline.com FALL 2011 19 TOXIC from page 1 The intensity of the STARRY SKIES from page 8 sound is actually 10 times People often don’t believe that damage is possible or greater at 150 dB over 140 The Cancer Healer that it is actually happening until they notice they can’t dB. However, to the human (June 21 to July 22) hear people speak, and the sound on the TV has to be ear, it sounds twice as Healing for the emotional body is both complicated and turned up louder than usual. loud. This is an important arduous. The causes of emotional dis-ease are never Down with the decibels point to remember. It is easy to untangle and in most cases, hard to define. the intensity of the sound People who are suffering from emotional unwellness Sound is a form of energy. The energy in the sound wave, that does the damage, and need long term nurturing and care. They need to feel the intensity of the sound, or loudness, is measured in the human ear is not well Hold onto your hearing: loved. Fear is often a large part of emotional illness so decibels, often abbreviated as dB. calibrated to detect the plug and protect the healer needs to create a sense of security on the most The relationship between some common sounds actual difference in the intimate of levels. The emotionally unwell individual and the intensity measured in dB, is described in the intensity of the sound. This makes it very easy for us must feel accepted and embraced by the healer. following decibel scale chart: to remain in an environment where the sound levels are Cancer, aligned to the Moon, is well suited to 0 dB – threshold of hearing potentially damaging. understanding the ebb and flow of the emotional 10 dB – pin drops What effect does exposure to noise have on your body. Depression can be cyclic in nature and Cancer 20 dB – whisper at 1 metre health? understands how cycles occur. The Moon, on a physical 40 dB – quiet conversation Claims have been made that elevated workplace or level, is connected to the tidal cycles of the world’s 60 dB – normal conversation other noise can cause hearing impairment, hypertension, oceans. These cycles are a fitting representation of 90 dB – subway train heart disease, and sleep disturbance. emotional cycles that can ebb and flow according to 110 dB- rock concert It is possible that noisy homes slow down cognitive some unseen but inexorable pattern. 130 dB – jet engine and language development in young children. The noise Archetypically, Cancer is The Great Mother and, just By definition, zero dB is the threshold of human can be from loud TVs and radios in the home or from as the image suggests, it is an energy that nurtures and hearing. Intensity of the sound is doubled with each nearby highways, railroads, and airports. This can embraces. The body part associated with Cancer is the 3 dB increase. Knowing how the scale works puts the affect their scholastic ability. breast. Can you see, in your mind’s eye, the picture of volume of these sounds into proper perspective. Part of auditory wellness is prevention, so it’s important a gentle, caring mother holding a crying child close to For example, normal conversation is usually measured to stay away from loud noise that could damage your her breasts, which are over the heart. This is the energy at 60 dB; 63 dB represents a conversation that is twice hearing – or at least use adequate protection if you can’t that provides the emotionally wounded person with as loud; 66 dB is twice as loud again, and so on. A avoid the noisy scene. u safety, warmth and unconditional love – all facets that subway train is typically measured at 90 dB while a jet are critical if healing is to take place on this most delicate engine can approach 130 dB. Most people feel pain with Sharon Carne is a musician, author, and sound of levels. sound levels between 110 and 130 dB. therapist based in Calgary, Alberta – and originator of Of course, emotional unwellness is often partnered the Sound Wellness website: www.soundwellness.com. with mental dis-ease. In the wheel of the zodiac, Cancer and Capricorn are partner signs, positioned exactly 180° HYPNOTHERAPY from page 7 away from each other. The one balances out the other When you feel fearful about a situation, you are fo- and vice versa. A strong hand to guide the mentally cusing on how dangerous the situation could become. unbalanced individual and an environment of safety, It’s called projecting your inner anxiety onto the un- security, and love to support any emotional ills is a nice known future. It is important to be present-moment working partnership. oriented and in touch with your ability to respond to a situation rather than reacting according to an automatic The Pisces Healer anxiety response. (February 19 to March 20) Anxiety is compounded by the fact that your brain When the spirit ails, all levels of being are affected. chemistry is producing stress chemicals called fight or Spiritual counseling must be founded on the highest of all of the love energies, that is, the agape level – love Hearing loss is cumulative, so regular attendance at flight response; the brain is not responding to reason or based on principle and not on personal concern. live concerts and nightclubs puts people at increasing logic. In Randal’s case that was very disconcerting for The zodiac sign that fits the bill in this capacity is risk, especially if they also spend a lot of time listening an engineer who understands logic and reason and order. Pisces. Pisces is aligned to Neptune and secondarily to their stereos at a high volume. Finally getting a handle on his anxiety was very im- portant and inspiring for him. He now felt confident to Jupiter. Neptune is representative of that part of the Rock concerts hazardous to hearing health that he could accomplish his other goals. psyche that seeks the divine. Jupiter demonstrates the Although workers are required by law to be offered During his second hypnosis session, I laid out a blue- psyche’s search for truth, amongst other things. ear protection if they are subject to noise above 85 print in his subconscious, setting a context of “confident Through the energy of Pisces, illumination and higher decibels, there are no statutory limits for the protection with people and life in general.” I suggested that he had understanding can be realized. A spiritual counselor of audiences. At concerts, groups may play music the ability to cope with life, that he could be who he want- provides her patient with guidance that is devoid of amplified to above 120 decibels, which is 1,000 per ed to be, and live the way he wanted to live. I focused only personal agenda. The love that comes from the Pisces cent louder than 85 decibels. Rock concerts can reach on the broader concept, not the upcoming speech. Healer is pure, true and uplifting. If it is working well, it as high 150 decibels – twice as loud as a jet taking off At his third and final session, I saw a different man is beyond the ego even though it flows through it. or the crack of a gunshot. walk into my office. Randal’s body language was con- Archetypically, Pisces is the acolyte, the Boddhisattva. fident. He was relaxed and joking with me. During our This is a Sanskrit term that essentially means wisdom- check-in he said, “I don’t know if this is relevant but in the being or enlightened one. 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