Addiction to Worry By Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

Carole started counseling with me because she was depressed. She had been ill with chronic fatigue syndrome for a long time and believed her depression was due to this. In the course of our work together, she became aware that her depression was actually coming from her negative thinking - Carole was a constant worrier. Many words out of her mouth centered around her concerns that something bad might happen. "What if I never get well?" "What if my husband gets sick?" "What if I run out of money?" (Carole and her husband ran a very successful business and there was no indication that it would not go on being successful). "What if my son gets into drugs?" "What if my kids don't get into good colleges?" "What if someone breaks into the house?"

Her worry was not only causing her depression, but was also contributing to her illness, if not actually causing it. Her worry caused so much stress in her body that her immune system could not do its job of keeping her well. Yet even the awareness that her worry was causing her depression and possibly even her illness did not stop Carole from worrying. She was addicted to it. She was unconsciously addicted to the sense of control that worry gave her.

I understood this well because I come from a long line of worriers. My grandmother's whole life was about worrying. She lived with us as I was growing up and I don't remember ever seeing her without a look of worry on her face. Same with my mother - constant worry. Of course, I picked up on it and also became a worrier. However, unlike my mother and grandmother, who worried daily until the day they died, I decided I didn't want to live that way. The turning point came for me the day my husband and I were going to the beach and I started to worry that the house would burn down and my children would die. I became so upset from the worry that we had to turn around and come home. I knew then that I had to do something about it.

As I started to examine the cause of worry, I realized that worriers believe that worry will stop bad things from happening. My mother worried her whole life and none of the bad things she worried about ever happened. She concluded that nothing bad happened because she worried! She really believed that she could control things with her worry. My father, however, never worried about anything, and nothing bad ever happened to him either. My mother believed that nothing bad happened to my father because of her worry! She really believed until the day she died (from heart problems that may have been due to her constant worry) that if she stopped worrying, everything would fall part. My father is still alive at 92, even without her worrying about him!

It is not easy to stop worrying when you have been practicing worrying for most of your life. In order for me to stop worrying, I needed to recognize that the belief that worry has control over outcomes is a complete illusion. I needed to see that, not only is worry a waste of time, but that it can have grave negative consequences on health and well-being. Once I understood this, I was able to notice the stomach clenching that occurred whenever I worried and stop the thought that was causing the stress.

Carole is in the process of learning this. She sees that her worry makes her feel very anxious and depressed. She sees that when she doesn't worry, she is not nearly as fatigued as when she allows her addiction to worry to take over. She sees that when she stays in the moment rather than projecting into the future, she feels much better. The key for Carole in stopping worrying is in accepting that worry does not give her control.

Giving up the illusion of control that worry gives us not easy for anyone who worries. Yet there is an interesting paradox regarding worry. I have found that when I am in the present moment, I have a much better chance of making choices that support my highest good than when I'm stuck thinking about the future. Rather than giving us control, worry prevents us from being present enough to make loving choices for ourselves and others. Worrying actually ends up giving us less control rather than more!

Copyright - Margaret Paul © 2004. All Rights Reserved.

About the Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is the best-selling author and co-author of eight books, including "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?", "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By My Kids?", "Healing Your Aloneness”, “Inner Bonding", and "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By God?" Visit her web site for a FREE Inner Bonding course: http://www.innerbonding.com

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When Self-growth becomes Self-sabotage By Marie-Pier Charron

Many of us invest quality time and energy into our personal development. We buy inspiring books, sometimes with the workbooks or journals that complement them. We discuss psychology with our friends – or we look for friends with whom we can have open discussions on the subject. There is activity in our mind – at times a little bit of confusion. We encounter so many different lines of thoughts, so many tools, so many exploratory exercises we can do. It’s as if we were in the middle of a dense, majestic forest…

Then, maybe it happened to you, you reach a point where you don’t feel satiated anymore after reading the hot new self-improvement book…The workshop just feels like another workshop… Philosophical discussions feel more like empty calories…It’s not that your head is full: it’s more that you are hungry. You are hungry, because you have tasted - sometimes chewed – the wisdom you have read or heard, but you haven’t digested and integrated it. Don’t we benefit from relaxing and taking a break after a good meal?

I think none of us have ever seen, written in the back of a book, “You don’t need to read me – all the wisdom is within you”. No publisher would be so open-minded (or masochist)… Besides, we are the ones who have to figure out for ourselves how we can best use the resources available to us – how we can use them to connect to our own inner wisdom, inspirations, intuitions. Other people’s insights are guiding lights. We don’t need a zillion guiding lights, in fact we get lost if we are surrounded by too many of them – they point in too many different directions. Their role is simply to show us possibilities, which we can consider… and once we have chosen something to be our truth, we close the book, we turn the light off, and we get in touch with our own inner guidance.

One simple concept can drastically change our life. It can be, “Love yourself”, it can be, “Be all that you can be”, or “Fear is an illusion”... But none of these makes real sense, no concept will truly transform our life, if it’s not integrated in every cell of our body, if it doesn’t feel as tangible as if it came from us in the first place. We keep reading and listening to “teachers”, and “experts”; but who’s the best expert, when it comes to you, or when it comes to me?

I believe nothing in self-growth has to be hard and complex. You can sit in silence, you can look inside yourself with wide open eyes, and you will “see”, or feel, the precise wisdom you need at that exact moment. It’s not always exactly what we want to hear – in fact, often it’s not, so we refuse to accept it – but sometimes that’s what self-growth is about, that’s what we really need to bring ourselves to the next level. That being said, it’s easier sometimes to face a book, or another person, than it is to truly face and accept ourselves. And let’s acknowledge the fact that we often prefer complicated answers, and techniques.

“Self-sabotage” is a strong word… What I tried to convey with the provoking title is that, at some point, the energy we dedicate to self-growth resources may better serve us (in terms of self-growth) if we invest it elsewhere: in introspection… in basic down-to-earth actions… in meditations… or maybe in fun things… Sometimes we have an endless to-do list that causes us major stress, and instead of simply doing what must be done, we will read a book on relaxation, do yoga, or else… Sometimes we are a little gloomy, we just need to loosen up, laugh, and have fun… but we will attend a workshop on a subject we think will provide us answers. Not that it won’t! Obviously, none of this is “bad” – sometimes it may even be the most constructive things to do… but what I’m highlight here is that sometimes, it may not. Finally, I guess my point is: “self-growth can be everything, you have access within yourself to all the wisdom there is, and you are magnificent beyond what you can imagine”. .

About the Author

Marie-Pier Charron, life coach, is founder of Implosions, and editor of a monthly newsletter filled with practical tips and empowering strategies. To get your own free subscription, visit her at http://www.implosions.net

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Daily Spiritual Practices By Carrie Hart & Quado

A reader asks:

Could Quado talk a bit about how to live more in the now, this moment, and how to focus on the little things instead of worrying about the expectations we put on ourselves for the big things?

Quado Responds:

You cannot expect the habits of a lifetime to disappear in a day, a week or even a year. If you have spent a lifetime with certain habits of thinking, your mind will continue down these pathways until they are gradually rebuilt.

What you can do is consciously begin to alter these old patterns, by watching your mind and inserting a choice between the stimulus and the response. And after a time with this new retraining, you will perhaps be able to build a new pathway in which you have a new response from the same stimuli.

Yes, this takes time. But it is possible and you can do it.

One of the primary reasons that you need to meditate every day, at least a few minutes of quiet contemplation and putting your mind at ease, is to help you get control over your mind. If you do not have any control here, then your mind will just trigger off old events and old emotions and take you into the old negative ways of thinking and responding. But the practice of meditation will help you to calm your mind, to quiet it down a bit and then give you the option to insert a bit of choice into how you wish to respond.

Continue in this habit of policing your mind and it will eventually transform your life. Not overnight, no. But eventually, and little by little, yes.

You may also use affirmations, of course, as part of your retraining. This is simply the process of countering a negative thought with a positive one. This is particularly effective if you have several habitual negative thoughts, limiting thoughts, that need to be corrected. Just pay attention to what they are, write them down and then craft a counter affirmation. If your mind continually says: "I can’t do this. I’m terrible at math.” Then every time this thought pops up in your mind, just stop, take a deep breath and say silently to yourself, “I am very good at math. I am strong and capable and can handle whatever occurs.”

But then, you probably know all of this. And yet you are still struggling. Yes, yes. A certain amount of this mental buzz you will just have to accept. And you will also have to accept that it will take time and consistent application of meditation, mind policing and affirming to change the way your mind works. So just relax and let it be. Relax and do not work hard, just do it, gently.

It is important not to try and strive and work hard at this. If you do, you are creating anxiety and pressure, which is the opposite of what you desire. Make all of these exercises gentle and easy. Never respond to your buzzing mind with anger and frustration, just causing another negative response. Respond always gently. Perhaps just saying “next” to the negative thought which pops up and then moving on.

You will also do well to establish a regular routine of spiritual practice. Some of the elements might be: Lingering in bed for a moment before you get up and consciously pulling in the energy from your spirit guide, power animal and angels and letting them fill you with their special gifts; a daily journal of three steam-of-consciousness pages to release negative energies; sitting quietly in the same place each morning for your meditations; contemplating an object of beauty or nature for a few minutes, just focusing in on it and brining yourself down into the moment, deeply into now; stepping outside, lifting your face and your arms to the sky, breathing in the energy of the universe deeply and then scooping it all in toward your heart, bringing in the wonder and glory of the universe and letting it pour into you; while you shower or bathe, just mentally reaching up from the crown of your head and feeling the golden shaft of energy which connects you to your soul self, and keeping that energy flow open until it makes you smile from the joy you feel; while you walk across the parking lot to work, pausing to say hello to a tree you especially like, gazing up at the sky through its leaves and breathing in the fresh oxygen it is giving you.

There are many such sacred moments you can incorporate into your day. And each one will help over time.

Establish disciplines in the morning like these. Choose the sequence, the place. If you cannot do them all, alternate on different days. Experiment with what works for you.

And then through the day, when stress and worry want to come in and disturb you, you will have an entire arsenal of sensory material to call on. You will have companions you can reach. Just take yourself back to one of the moments, possibly with a conscious physical gesture or just a deep breath and visualization. Do things like contemplating a flower in the morning while you are at peace and then putting in on your desk during the day. Then every time you are stressed, glance at your flower and take a deep breath and bring yourself back to the peaceful moment.

You will be amazed at how you can train your body to responds to these cues, if you will but set up the disciplines and practice them regularly.

Then you have a new stimulus response. Situation: Your boss yells at you. Old response: Your stomach clutches up and your shoulders tighten. New response: You immediately go to your desk, gaze at the flower, take a deep breath and release the tension and anxiety. And over time, you will be able to go directly to the flower in your mind and learn to bypass at least some of the first old response.

Relax. Be easy on yourself. Say wonderful things to yourself. Let sweet loving chemicals go pouring through your body, telling each and every cell how deeply it is loved. You can train yourself to do this. Just be patient and calm and disciplined and it will happen. Gradually, yes. But it will happen.

If you have a question you believe might interest other Quado readers, please send it to Carrie at carriehart@msn.com. Thank you!

About The Author

Carrie Hart is a spiritual healer and channeler of Quado. Go to http://www.carriehart.com to read more messages from Quado and learn how Carrie became a spiritual healer & what services she is now offering. Carrie Hart is the author of "There is a Garden", the story of her spiritual journey from stressed executive to spiritualist and channeler of Quado. This book, Carrie's CDs of original music, as well as daily messages by Quado are available on www.carriehart.com.

Copyright 2004 - Carrie Hart

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Spirit Signs - November 2004 By Robyn Johnston

For those of you that are on an accelerated path, I invite you to pull over with me for a few minutes! Of coarse, that means anyone reading this should be in the above category. We are all on exciting paths toward transformation and change, isn't that why we signed up for this particular tour?

In the past several months, I have been focusing on the spiritual path, being able to identify the correct and easiest route to take. Ahhh! Fellow travelers, it is time we pause to reflect and take stock of where we have come in the past few month. This newsletter is dedicated to all the go-getters and overachievers! Even if you are a little slow in admitting it!

I don't tend to look at myself as an over-achiever, although I have been called that by others. I also don't think I work all that hard, but my body reminds me from time to time that I need to slow down!

I realize that as humans we are subjected to a wide range of influences, everything from economics to the celestial energies. However, I believe that with a little insight and focus, we can be in the drivers seat for most of the trip.

What am I getting at? Well it seems the closer we get to the changes and transformational energy the more we feel the need to achieve, to get things done and put in motion all the things we know we need to be doing and should be doing and want to be doing.

For example, if you are in an unsupportive job right now, you may be feeling blocked, frustrated, unhappy and miserable. The same could ring true for those who are in relationships that have been outgrown. It's normal and natural to outgrow careers, relationships, habits, and lifestyles that used to fit us. While all of us probably welcome changing to smaller sizes of clothes, wouldn't it make sense that we can and should welcome life changes too!

Many of my clients share that they feel there is greater work ahead. They want to get things done, but they feel stuck or trapped and aren't sure how it get through the mud! It is a common theme for those who energetically sense a better, brighter future is at hand. We all have the ability to feel the power of change, but like it or not, our physical and metal bodies sometimes reject that which we know to be spiritually good for us.

How do we cope? I would like to suggest the simplest of pleasures. Take in the power of a sunrise or a sunset. Allow the glow and magnitude of the sun to brighten and lift your well being. Take each day as it comes. In ancient Egypt citizens celebrated each day as a gift. They believed that the journey of the sun mirrored the struggle in daily life. "To the Egyptians this daily journey of the sun symbolized the struggle between the powers of Light and Life and the power of Darkness. This was a struggle that the people felt going on within themselves. When the sun reappeared each morning as the glorious young Horus, people rejoiced. Evil had been conquered during the long night. Good had triumphed, and by midday the great god Ra would shine down again on the broad fields of Egypt beside the River Nile. The grain would ripen and life would go on," - Elizabeth Helfman, Signs and Symbols of the Sun.

Taking brisk walks outdoors, connecting with nature, playing with children and or pets, researching a favorite topic, investigating a new hobby, reading inspirational books, and doing nothing but deep breathing are other suggestions to assist in bringing in balance to one's being.

I think one of the most challenging things for many of us is to live fully in the present. While we are all projecting for a better world, and more conscious living, we are not fully anchored to the here and now. We need grounding activities to assist us in being fully in the present so that we are indeed creating real changes, rather than building our "castles in the clouds".

Many of us have learned to use the powers of visualization and manifestation. We live in a time in history that allows us to use our bodies, minds and spirits as divine tools for attracting what we need. They key is to find balance between anchoring the present and tying it into the present. There is a fine line. We know that in order to get what we want in the future, we must offer the spirit of gratitude for what we have in the present. How would we appreciate it otherwise? This is definitely a concept that I continue to work with. I am so excited for the changes to come that I also find myself "living in the future" at times. It is important to be aware of those moments (or days)! Yes, that is why I signed up for this mission. There is much to learn.

So as I sit in the stillness of this day, I offer up my blessings. I am going to put my map away for a little while. Its time to enjoy the view, take in the scenery that this day is offering. Will you join me? Ponder this as you sit quietly, it is spoken by the character Oogruk from Gary Paulsen's Dongsong, "It isn't the destination that counts. It is the journey. That is what life is. A journey. Make it the right way and you will fill it correctly with days. Pay attention to the journey.

Blessings of Peace be with you as you make your way!

About the Author

Robyn Johnston is a Feng Shui practitioner, Nine Star Ki Consultant and Reiki Master. She is available for residential and business consultations, energetic readings and distance reiki sessions. Robyn also offers personal coaching and intuitive guidance through these tools. If you would like to schedule a consultation, reading or session with Robyn, she can be contacted through email at rainbowcanyonreiki@yahoo.com. Be sure to also check out her website for online Nine Star Ki Readings and Distant Healing! http://www.dekora-lotus.com/mystical-messages/robyn/

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Fabulous Feng Shui- November 2004 By Robyn Johnston

As I write this newsletter I am amazed at the amount of chaos many of us are experiencing at this time. It seems that the universe if offering purification for those who are most interested in cleaning up their past cycles and clearing the way for new ones. I have worked with several clients over the past couple of months who find themselves in the middle of major life changes, stress and chaos. I also find it interesting that the ones who resist the changes are the ones most afflicted by the circumstances.

In careful study of the ki energy, one can usually spot patterns. In the nine star ki philosophy this is a five earth year. The theme is karma and everyone is finding themselves facing their past, present and future all at once. The universe offers these times so that all the garbage and debris of our past cycles can come to the surface for recycling. The key is to recognize this as a gift and honor it.

When I share this with clients, I get some interesting responses! "You mean I should be overjoyed that my life is a mess right now? Oh! It's a good thing that I am broke and struggling to make my payments. You're saying I should be glad that I am about to loose my job?"

It is important to look at the context of the situation. What decisions have you made that have lead up to this situation? Are you taking responsibility for your actions or are you in denial that you have ability to create the life you want, at this very moment? Maybe the loss of a job, relationship or finances is just what your spirit needs to clear up the past, release limited thoughts, project you into a bright future and propel you in the life that you have been dreaming of.

We live in a fantastic time in history. The old chains that one held us in place are now being melted by a powerful new energy. Many are being awakened by spirit. We no longer have to abide by old rules, and limited thoughts. We have been gifted the opportunity to manifest what we want and desire and it is happening at a record speed.

These changes are symbolized through different events around the world. Many authors and teachers write of the wars, earthquakes and natural disasters as the way that Mother Earth is purifying herself. Being inhabitants on her, doesn't it make sense that our lives will also reflect the chaos and upheaval on personal levels? After all, we are deeply tied to the planet we have chosen to manifest on.

Many people have said they wish that babies came with instructions at birth! Wouldn't it be handy if we had access to these instructions throughout adult life? Well guess what? We do!

When most of us take a trip, we have a general idea of what it will be like, but no one can really predict the details of the journey. How boring would that be? Isn't it the little surprises along the way that make the journey such a memorable event? We can apply the same type of enthusiasm to our life situations. If we knew everything along the way, it would be pretty mundane.

Although I don't expect people to jump up and down with excitement in the face of upheaval and chaos, the perceptions one brings to the situations can play a major role in its success.

Looking at perceived difficulty with openness and insight can often alter the situation in a way that wasn't visible before. For example, the loss of a relationship can be extremely traumatic. However once the pain has been recognized and honored, it can be released. New thoughts can be brought in through affirmations and visualization. With this new awareness, people often find that indeed the relationship was no longer supportive of who they were, who they want to be or where they are headed.

Our spirits know what we need. We are surrounded with blessed support and love on a variety of levels. It is important to recognize that we never signed on to do this alone. By being aware of the signs around us, we can navigate our way through the challenging times.

There is much support available. One of my favorite support tools is the I Ching, or book of changes. There are several cards that come to mind when faced with perceived difficulty. Here's a sample from the I Ching book and card pack by Richard Craze:

Card 23, Falling Apart, "Everything is falling apart-but it has to. You cannot rebuild until you have torn down your old ways. But you don't have to do anything-its all being done for you. Trust the grerat power of the universe to work in your favor, even though sometimes this will be painful. You have to trust that things will improve, but first they must be dismantled. This includes personal relationships."

Card 38 Disunion, "Things seem to be out of kilter for a wile, but there has to be balance in all things: no rain, no rainbows, no disunion, no union. Be patient and stay true to your dreams. Card 49 Revolution, "There is a wind of change in the air-revolution. Are you with it or against it? Changes are you will be swept away if you aren't ready for it. Be prepared. Revolution is a natural event based on the turning of the seasons. You cannot stop it, nor can you hide from it. Embrace it and be at its head. It is a natural cycle.

Wow! The wisdom of the ancients are still very applicable to today!

We are not asked to do the impossible, we are simply being asked to clear the path for better, brighter things to come our way. One of the components of Feng Shui is that everything changes. Isn't that what we want? If things were easy and smooth all the time, would we appreciate it? Would we learn and grow? Who would we ever become without the conflict, chaos and confusion?

Our lives can become beautiful dances, lively adventures, rewarding experiences, if we choose to look at them in this light. If we can stop the inner struggle, recognize that we are always safe and look at the situation as a way to learn and become an even greater manifestation of who we are, we harness the energy that always available.

Its also pretty natural to feel that you can't do it alone! Maybe you weren't meant to find your way all by yourself. Others are awakening to their gifts of service. Seek a qualified guide on your journey, but hold on loosely! Some guides come in stay for a long time, others may come only for a brief moment! There are tons of people who are opening their psychic senses. There are a variety of readings, services and oracles that are available to assist in achieving clarity. Follow your heart and intuition to find those genuine souls who have dedicated themselves to being lights of service. Follow your spirit to learn the higher lessons it is desiring to teach you.

Tune into your spirit map, it lies deep within your heart. Oh! You didn't know it was there...Looks like you came with some instructions after all!! Maybe you just needed the right language to decipher the message.

Peace be with you on your journey!

About the Author

Robyn Johnston is a Feng Shui practitioner, Nine Star Ki Consultant and Reiki Master. She is available for residential and business consultations, energetic readings and distance reiki sessions. Robyn also offers personal coaching and intuitive guidance through these tools. If you would like to schedule a consultation, reading or session with Robyn, she can be
contacted through email at rainbowcanyonreiki@yahoo.com. Be sure to also check out her website for online Nine Star Ki Readings and Distant Healing! http://www.dekora-lotus.com/mystical-messages/robyn/

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Prosperity Meditation by Lorrie Kazan

I open my mind to receive. I am grateful for the life of my dreams. I have more than enough money. Wealth comes to me easily and effortlessly. People love to give me money. I revel in abundance, manifesting incredible blessings, and sharing them freely. My gifts are richly rewarded. I am joyous and kind. Generosity flows, and I graciously reap what I sow. Gratitude is my guide. Today I do something different, even the smallest step. I think a new thought, take another street, try a different drink. I remember that the world is full of choices, and the more open I am, the more opportunities I perceive. Lorrie Kazan Psychic/Intuitive Guidance lorrie@lorriekazan.com http://www.lorriekazan.com Reprinted With Permission

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Featured Artist Gilbert Williams

Gilbert Williams is the world's most renowned and revered Visionary painter. His canvases glow with transcendent light and a remarkable panorama of archetypal images: temples, groves, lakes and light beings, goddesses and nature spirits, moons and magical mountains.

Gilbert Williams was born in Santa Monica, California, on January 2, 1950. When he was five, his family moved to Anaheim, California.

Currently, Williams lives in California, enjoying both work and family. "I am happily single after surviving two marriages," he says. "My daughter, whom I raised as a single parent, just turned 26 and is living in New York and studying acting. The rest of my family lives here in California, and we get together regularly." His says that his own "favorite artist" changes from time to time. He continues studying art history, and enjoys finding an artist that inspires him with new ideas. Just now that is William Waterhouse, one of the late pre-Raphaelites. He is also as fascinated by science as ever. "Science gives us a cosmic perspective and clue to our future evolution. It also connects us to our true past through archaeology, one of my biggest interests."

Finally, as is obvious from everything about his painting, Williams has a deep and ever-expanding interest in metaphysics, and a deep friendship with Lazaris, with whom he creates the annual Lazaris-Gilbert Williams Calendar.

"Listening to the Earth"	"Dream Temple"
"Celestial Mirror"	"Fae Flower "

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Movie Alert: I (heart) Huckabees By Stephen Simon

"I (HEART) HUCKABEES" just may be the strangest film I have ever seen.

It just may be one of the strangest films ANYONE has ever seen!

I'm not sure that there is a simple--or even complex?--way of describing the film and I am not even sure if I liked or loved it....was bored or transfixed ...was stimulated or depressed. Maybe all of the above? I can say for sure, though, that the film is utterly innovative in its style and subject matter and, as such, has no historical precedent. Maybe "What's Up Doc" meets "Harold and Maude" meets "What the Bleep" meets "The Simpson's"????

It is....uh....strange.

Loosely told, the film is about two "existential" detectives (Lily Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman--both hilarious and wonderful) who delve deeply into the psyches, souls, and very essence of their clients to help them resolve complicated life issues. Their vision of life is positive and utterly metaphysical and their mantra is literally "we are all one." Their counterpart, played by the estimable French actress Isabelle Huppert, presents the other dark shadow side of life being cruel, manipulative, and deceitful. In essence, the characters and the audience are plunged into nothing less than a metaphysical drama about what is real and unreal, positive and negative.

Along the way, we meet an assortment of truly eccentric and sometimes oddball archetypes, all of whom represent various aspects of human integration and disintegration.

The film is ABSOLUTELY NOT FOR EVERYONE! It''s "R" rating is well-earned---for language and some sexuality. For those of you, however, who are looking for something completely different, unsettling, entertaining, exasperating, stimulating, and challenging, give it a shot! And, without ruining the ending, the last line of dialogue in the film is so delicious and such a perfect metaphor for the way we create obstacles in our own lives, that it is worth the journey of the film itself. I always remember the last line of "SOME LIKE IT HOT" as being the best last line ever in a movie ("Nobody's perfect!")---but HUCKABEES comes very close in its own way to matching that impact.

With affection and gratitude,
Stephen Simon

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Monthly Energy Report By Ron & Robert Baker

In the third month of this segment, you are prepared to move into the focus of INTEGRATION of the new. This will be a month of dealing with the upheavals that have taken place as you have challenged the outer with your new inner truths. This will eventually bring you into the peace of the neutral center point.

This will be a time of trial and error as you apply new choices and learn how to implement your new truths into the form of your lives. It will be facing the cold, heart light of what is real.

The soul sees reality from the point of view that everything that is happening is there to serve, to teach and to inform us in our individual experience. It does not see the things in the world as there to validate a sense of being. It serves to show us our commitments – where we are loving parts of ourselves and where we are controlling, fighting, resisting and attempting to get rid of the things that reflect our wounded feelings.

It will be a time to awaken the 6th sensory awareness, beginning slightly in October. We will begin to have flashes of awareness – as well as telepathic abilities, if we are living in that neutral space of receptivity. The highest level of communication is through the realm of intuition. That is directly connected to the soul essence of things, accessed through a neutral heart connection.

In these months, we will be negotiating the astral realm to work our way to the bridge of the soul realm. This will involve looking at the collective belief systems and how they hold us as individuals in the prison of herd consciousness – trying to fit in and get the love from outside the self. We will be seeing group consciousness reflected in religious beliefs, governmental beliefs, and cultural beliefs – in order to find a safe place in the world.

We will realize that sense of safety can only come from a peace with who we are as individuals. As we learn to celebrate that individuality and our personal power, we will eventually come together as a collective consciousness of individuals who are fulfilling themselves and supporting one another.

The inner reality will take place first. Then we will learn to act based on that inner connection and truth. The progression of this four-month period will move us more deeply into the subconscious to plant the new seeds of our evolving inner truth. This requires the disillusionment of anything that has held us prisoner of the “requirements” to be loved from these group dynamics.

This is the month when the heart chakra will open like never before. It may even feel raw, unprotected and unsafe as we get used to this new place of soul connection. It may feel like the self we have known is dissolving. This is, of course, not possible. But it is the first connection to neutrality, as it is experienced by the old familiar way of sensing.

As we move through this process, there will be a greater sense of inner light that takes place or reveals itself in the neutrality. As we allow this in the emptiness, we will come to realize the value of that space. To not describe ourselves through any limitations or attachments will allow us to know the Self from an inclusive, much bigger connection to all that is.

http://childrenoflight.com/

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About The Authors:

"It continues to be our goal to reach as many people as possible with these pieces of healing information. However, we also continue to be concerned about the need to gather specific tools with which to respond and integrate these changing energies. We feel it is vital to be able to put the pieces of the puzzle into a larger context of healing. That is why we have put together more specifics of the entire personal and planetary movement, as well as what we can continue to expect in each step, and a grounded process of dealing with these changes - in Ron's book, Revelations for a Healing World – Book One. It has already proved to help hundreds and hundreds of people all over the world. We hope that you will consider it as a tool to nurture and educate those around you at this time."

Ron Baker is an author, a self-empowerment coach, international teacher, Reiki Master, counselor and healing practitioner. Before pursuing a career in the healing arts, he was very successful as a performing artist - acting in over 60 leading roles in film and on Broadway and opera stages around the world. His life is now dedicated to educating and inspiring others to tap deeper layers of personal potential and self-empowerment.

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Healing Circle

This is an area I'd like to offer to our subscribers for distant healing services. If you have a need for distant healing or prayer and energy work, or you know of someone who would like some, please send me an email at dekora@tds.net with "newsletter healing request" in the subject and the person's name, location and reason for the need of healing in the main email. This isn't just for healing, it can be also a request for extra energy for another reason (ie. please send energy to help Sandra find a new job), all requests for love and help will be honoured.

Each month I will post the new people who need healing in this area of the newsletter and encourage all members to send distant healing, prayer and energy to the people in the healing circle.

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