Since early times, incense has been an integral part of worship and ritual in temples, churches, ashrams, and mosques as well as being used in the home to purify and sweeten the atmosphere and remove or neutralize negative energies.
How often have you said “that’s it, tomorrow I will start to exercise” and then gone off to bed, only to wake up in the morning and say “I’ll start tomorrow, today I just need to rest”?
Your physical well-being is essential to make the most of your emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Yet how often do we put off to tomorrow what we need to do today?
While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn’t mean you should drop the ball altogether when it comes to staying fit. What people need to realize is that staying active and eating right are critical for long-term health and wellness on all levels — and that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The more you know about how your body responds to your lifestyle choices, the better you can customize a nutrition and exercise plan that is right for you. When you eat well, increase your level of physical activity, and exercise at the proper intensity, you are informing your body that you want to burn a substantial amount of fuel. This translates to burning fat more efficiently for energy. Energy we can use for work or play.
Almost everyone has heard the hit single ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby McFerrin’s simple message surely made a lot of people happy by telling them not to worry.
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.
One of the better things ever said is – ‘The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change’, and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.
– The most common fears that people have and how to overcome them.
If given reign, Fear binds you – it keeps you locked in and holds you in place. If you allow it, it will keep you from moving ahead and from realizing your dreams; it will stop you in your tracks.
Of the many things that get in the way and prevent us from attaining what we need and want in our lives, fear would have to be the biggest obstacle, and it is amazing the many disguises it can take on. Fear can paralyze us; it can prevent us from making decisions, it will hold us from taking action and will keep us from asking for what we really want out of life.
We have all heard this many times but have you ever stopped to think about what it really means? Over these past few months I have noticed what many people have been saying about the state of the economy; there has been much talk about how bad it is. Although it has been tough times for many it has also been good times for others.
What was the difference? How can one business do very well in tough economic times and another similar business thrive? I think a major difference is in how they think and what they say.
The business owners that do very well always have a positive attitude and speak about making lots of sales and having many customers coming through the doors. While the business owners that don’t do so well have a different outlook; when you talk to these business owners they always say “we are doing okay, considering the current tough economic times it is sure to be slow considering all that is happening”.
I also had some friends open a new business in what was considered a very bad time to open, as many other were closing, but they had a very positive attitude and are making a profit and doing better than expected.
This doesn’t just apply to business. I have friends who always seem to be getting sick with whatever is going round, eg the flu, stomach bug etc., while other friends never seem to get sick at all. The difference is in what is said! – do you say “I never get sick” or “I always catch whatever flu or bug is going round”.
Next time someone asks “how are you”; think about how you answer, you can answer with a positive reply or a negative. It’s always your choice. If you are in business and someone asks “how is business”, stay positive and see if things change. Of course one positive answer will not turn around a slow business but many positive thoughts and words said with feeling can change things.
May the light of your soul guide you today.
May the light of your soul bless your work and play with the immense love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in all that you do the beauty and light of your own soul.
May you see your own divine reflection in the eyes of those you encounter.
May the sacredness of your presence bring healing, light, and renewal to those who meet you, work with you, and need your inspiration.
May your work never weary you.
May your work release within you wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration and excitement.
May you be aware and present in all that you do.
May you never become lost and taken far from the light of your divine path.
May your burdens be lifted as you embrace a grander perspective.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities, inspiration, and promises.
May evening find you content, gracious, and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered, and protected.
May your eternal spirit calm, console, and renew you today and always.
When we think of angels, we might hark back to the mighty beings from the bible… those grand messengers of God who came not only to communicate, but also to do His will, some even with mighty swords, or as Guardians. Some of you may bring to mind the Victorian notion of angels; those cute chubby little child cherubs who are so playful and endearing. Many people also believe that we all have guardian angels, to watch over and care for us.
In recent decades there have been hundreds of books written on angelic encounters along with messages from the angels. Once it was only around Christmas time that angels made an appearance in gift stores, where today sales of angelic paraphernalia have skyrocketed to a year round phenomenon! Angel Oracle decks and readers abound. Just search the web and you will find thousands of websites dedicated to getting to know the angels.
We are all so much more than just our physical body. Metaphysically we are this great ball or egg of energy that we physically sit comfortably (or uncomfortably as the case may be) in the middle of. Our Aura reveals much about us. Much more than most of us expect or sometimes even realize.
Some have their aura fully contracted and you can see and feel this physically as they are withdrawn, closed off and insular, usually with little or no desire to communicate. Others are fully extended and you experience this physically as they are usually quite extroverted and exuberant even a little too devil may care. If their aura is balanced and proportioned they present as open, balanced and positively normal.
The World Drum
The morning had arrived, The World Drum was at our place “Akasha Keep”, Lynn handed me the drum in its protective case. Upon opening the case I could immediately feel the energy from the drum. Before taking out her out of the case, I unpacked the cloth which the drum sits on when not in use. This in itself had great energy and was beautiful in its simple design. As I held the drum for the first time I could feel lots of positive energy from all who had held it before us. It was a privilege and an honour to hold the drum and have her at our centre and home.
As I handed the drum to Ron, you could sense that he was already picking up on her energies by the way he handled her with great respect and an appearance of wonder. “This is indeed a powerful drum,” he said.
It was time to start our first drumming circle. As always, we started the proceedings by smudging everyone with white sage to ‘wash off’ all our negative energies and to help put us in the right place to get the most from the event. As each person was smudged they went into the healing circle. We began with Lynn explaining all about the drum, its purpose and the journey so far. This was followed by some chanting which raised our energy. It was now time to sit quietly in meditation, after which we gave and received drum healings. Time had come to close this circle and have some food and drink to help keep us grounded. Some stayed on, as they did not want to part company with The Drum.
I receive
d this beautiful story the other day and wanted to share:
It is not known who, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey… She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I though we could so she dictated the words.
Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much.
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