Month: July 2015

Best Ayurvedic Tips for Weight Loss

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Obesity is one of the most dreaded lifestyle ailments today and is spreading like an epidemic all across the world. Owing to slavery to the taste buds and lethargic living conditions, being obese and overweight is affecting all age groups and either sex. The main problem with weight gain is that not only does it affect the confidence and mental stability of the obese person (making him easy target to mockery), overweight and obesity lays foundation of many other serious diseases. No doubt, weight loss is much sought after by one and all.

 

Weight Loss in Ayurvedic Dosha TypesAccording to Ayurveda philosophy, Kapha type of individual (having more of water and earth in their constitution) is more likely to gain weight easily. Although, the Vata types having more of air and ether, would generally be skinny and devoid of much fat. The fire types or Pitta dosha personalities who are generally gifted with proportional body weight, could be gaining weight just in case they lose their balance.

In the case of weight gain or obesity, it is believed that the Kapha dosha gets accumulated which further slows down the fat metabolism and leads to the disease of obesity. Therefore, Ayurveda believes that of the three basic dosha types, those people who have more of Kaha dosha in their system generally have a low BMR and gain weight easily. Thus, for weight loss, the Kapha types need to be more strict and careful with themselves both in the terms of diet intake and undertaking exercise routine.

 

Ayurvedic Tips for Weight loss

  • So as to bring down the body weight, or the Medha dhatu, it is regarded essential to practice daily exercise not only of the body, but also of the mind.
  • Many Yoga exercises have been specified for the purpose of easy weight loss. Also, there are deep breathing exercises, orPranayama, which can be undertaken so as to accelerate your weight loss program.
  • The habit of sleeping in the daytime is to be discouraged.
  • Dry massages and enemas prove helpful for weight loss.
  • The weight loss dry massage technique which is called as Udvartana is an effective remedy for weight gain and obesity. It provides weight loss, tones the skin, removes cellulite, loosens fat molecules and eliminates them from the sub-cutaneous level and removes Kapha toxins from the body.
  • A glass of lukewarm water along with a few drops of lemon juice and half a teaspoon honey is to be taken on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.

 

Yoga therapy for Weight LossYoga therapy when undertaken along with Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle plan for weight loss, in the form of Yoga asanas, Yoga techniques and Pranayama, helps in providing considerable weight loss. Yoga asanas like Trikon asana, Bhujang asana, Surya Namaskar and deep breathing techniques like Bastrika pranayama and kapal bhati pranayama are some of the effective yoga poses for weight loss.

Yoga sessions work wonderfully well with Ayurvedic therapies for weight loss. These help to make you eat only what is needed for the body and the urge to eat more and frequently will disappear on its own. This is the reason why Ayurvedic weight loss program with Yoga practice is the most successful program. Once you are hooked on it you will stay with it, and the body slowly returns to its normal weight and keeps it.

 

Mudra Therapy for Weight LossSurya Mudra is another effective therapy recommended in Yoga for weight loss. The ring finger is made to settle at the root of the thumb, with the thumb exerting a little pressure on the ring finger. As this alignment tends to increase warmth in the body systems, it is generally recommended to be practiced for fifteen to twenty minutes daily.

 

Ayurvedic Analysis of Weight Gain and ObesityObesity or Aatisthula or Medho Roga as referred in Ayurveda text is regarded to be one among the eight ‘nindya prakruties’ (undesirable constitution) of the body.  In the Ayurvedic texts, Charaka has described; obesity is one of them and is described as ‘Medoroga’. In an Obese person, individual Medas (Fat) is excessively nourished and remaining other Dhatus (tissues) get malnourished.

 

Ayurvedic Medicine for Weight LossSome Ayurvedic medicines and herbal medicinal formulations like Trifla churan, Mandoor bhasm, Swarnmakshik bhasm, guggulu and shilajit are available in the markets and can help in weight loss. Medicinal formulations like Medhohar guggul or Triushanaadi loha are generally prescribed. These should be taken under a qualified Ayurvedic doctor’s supervision. These would mainly help in weight loss provided other diet and lifestyle measures for weight loss are followed.

 

Ayurvedic Diet for Weight lossFood items sweet in taste should be decreased in daily diet schedule and at the same time intake of diet components containing pungent, astringent and bitter tastes should be encouraged. Food items like oats, barley, honey, pulses like moong and arhar, and herbs like dried ginger, bitter gourd, aamla, soye etc. help in removing excess body fat and aid in weight loss.

Today on Da Coconut Wireless ~ BlogTalkRadio

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Health ~ 8 Beers You Should Stop Drinking Immediately!

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All of use enjoy in a good beer once in a while, especially with a good snack. But very few of us know that all beers are not the same, especially in their value. Most people don’t actually know that contents of the beer they enjoy on occasions. Did you know that there are GMO beers?

There are various types of beer, and they all possess their own distinct taste, but they all also possess a potential to cause different problems for the body.

Always bear in mind that beer is one of the only types of beverage that is not monitored by the FDA.

So, if you are one of those that enjoy a cold one you should be aware of the eight most dangerous types of beer! The following ones contain some unfavorable ingredients so you should avoid them at all costs:

  1. Newcastle Brown Ale

Newcastle Brown Ale and beers like it have caramel coloring in their content, which is not good for your health. Class 3 and 4 caramel coloring is made from ammonia, which is classified as a carcinogen. Thus, your chances of developing cancer are increased by this carcinogenetic addition to the beer.

  1. Budweiser

This beer was also proved to be very dangerous, and probably many Budweiser drinkers out there will not be happy with this discovery. Even though so much advertised, this type of beer is very dangerous for your health. This iconic beer contains genetically modified (GMO) corn. In 2007, Greenpeace discovered experimental GMO rice in Budweiser’s beer.

  1. Michelob Ultra

Michelob Ultra is also high ranking on our dangerous list. Given the dangers associated with a sweetener it contains, professionals urge you to eliminate this beer from your choices. Namely, this beer contains a GMO sweetener, otherwise known as GMO dextrose.

  1. Pabst Blue Ribbon

Stay clear of this historical beer, your body will thank you. It actually contains two dangerous substances, the first one being a GMO corn, which is bad enough, and the second one is a GMO corn syrup.

  1. Miller Lite

This one has been tested and proven to also contain GMO corn and GMO corn syrup. As mentioned before, these key ingredients are detrimental to your health.

  1. Guinness

There are some dangerous ingredients that are used to produce this popular beer as well. Guinness is contained in glass, which comes from fish bladder. Moreover, it also contains fructose corn syrup that has been banned from many different types of food and drinks. Nevertheless, Guinness claims they no more use fructose corn syrup.

  1. Coors Light

Many people are not aware of the dangers associated with Coors Light. This beer also contains GMO corn syrup, which has proved to be costly for your health. So try to avoid it although it is very popular, and often advertised well.

  1. Corona Extra

Corona contains GMO corn syrup and Propylene Glycol, which is said to also extremely harmful to your health. Many of you love to enjoy a Corona occasionally, but now you are aware of the ingredients that are used in its production.

So, next time you are having a couple of drinks, remember the above facts and choose a beer that is not featured on this list, or better, avoid drinking beer at all.

Source: www.fhfn.org
Other included sources linked in FHFN’s article:
http://www.realfarmacy.com/8-beers-that-you-should-stop-drinking-immediately/
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1007-beer.aspx?activeingredientid=1007&activeingredientname=beer

Money downturn has begun, Venus Retrograde

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July 9 FIRE FIRE FIRE Aries Moon trines JUPITER AND VENUS  early in the a.m.

Hot flash dreams, passionate sexy dreams,

After a difficult quincunx from Saturn in the afternoon

Moon enters Taurus to simmer things down a bit.

Taurus is the Bull Market. The bullshit market?

from William  Stickebers, Financial Astrologer 

“CHINA STOCK MARKET TRADING HALTS FREEZE $3.2 TRILLION, 40% OF TOTAL VALUE

financial market Astrology Tara Greene

Chinese stocks have continued to fall. For a record 12th day in a row, Chinese margin debt balances have dropped with today’s 8.5% collapse the largest in history. Overall, Chinese stocks have fallen 27 percent since the peak, and a whopping 3.2 trillion dollars of “paper wealth” has been wiped out in China in just the last three weeks!

Over 700 Chinese companies have halted trading to “self preserve,”according to the state media. That means about a quarter of the companies listed on China’s two…

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Paradigm Shift ~ Floating Solar-Powered Waternest Eco-Home

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Does modern city-life rush you away from your own thoughts? If you too have been searching for a way to live in harmony with nature, independent from the city, than we have just the thing. More like, just the Solar Powered Floating Eco Home. With no worries for foundation, trees to remove, a concrete driveway to pour, or even land to buy, the WaterNest 100 is the perfect answer to living completely independent. The pod is a floating unit that can be placed on lakes or bays, along river courses or calm waters sea areas. The stylish eco-friendly home has been designed by Italian architect Giancarlo Zema. The 100 sqm is 98% recyclable. The materials are almost all recycled glued laminated timber and recycled aluminum hull. The 4 m high structure has superb large windows so you can enjoy the beautiful views from outside. The off-grid aspect is offered by amorphous photo-voltaic panels stretched on 60 sqm of roof. The WaterNest 100 is also a low-consumption structure, with natural micro-ventilation and air conditioning fitted on the inside. You can make the interior customized to your needs. The WaterNest can be a perfect eco house, office, and even a bar or restaurant.

Bathroom and kitchen skylights are located on the wooden roof, as well as 60 sqm of amorphous photovoltaic panels capable of generating 4 kWp which are used for the internal needs of the residential unit.

See more at: http://www.goodshomedesign.com/floating-solar-powered-waternest-eco-home/

Health ~ Bedtime Fat Burning Juice

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How incredible would it be if you could lose weight fast with one simple drink and of course few exercises?  It may sound hard to believe, but there is a way that you can actually burn fat and shed pounds really fast and easy!

How? This simple drink is the secret to losing weight.

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Ingredients for Sleeping Weight Loss Drink

With these simple ingredients, which you can pick up at your local grocery store, you can whip up this weight loss drink (which is also super tasty) in no time:

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of aloe vera juice
  • A bunch of either cilantro or parsley
  • ½ glass of water

Simply add the ingredients together, blend them and drink a glass of the juice before bedtime.

How it Works

By drinking just one glass of this juice before bed, you will greatly reduce your fat levels – especially your belly fat. If you drink it nightly, and after waking up you do some cardio workouts for about 30 minutes you will notice results in just a few days.

It’s not uncommon to develop fat while you sleep. Why? Because when you go to sleep, your metabolism significantly slows down. The ingredients in this drink will give your metabolism a jump start so that it will continue burning fat while you sleep.

How is this possible? – Because the ingredients in the drink are all proven to speed up the metabolism, so when you consume them you before you go to bed, your metabolism keeps running on high.

Cucumbers are very powerful for fighting fat. They are a key element in any weight loss program. One full cucumber contains just 45 calories and they are high in fiber and water content, two things that are keys to cutting fat; plus, they are very refreshing and give this drink a wonderful taste.

Parsley and cilantro are very low in calories and they are both loaded with antioxidants, as well as vitamins and minerals that are extremely powerful for easing water retention, thus, they help to deflate an inflated tummy.

Ginger steps up the metabolism and also prevents constipation, two things that are very powerful for fighting off that unwanted belly fat. This ingredient will help to burn off that stubborn belly fat while you sleep.

Lemon juice is very effective for flushing out toxins that accumulate in the body. As such, when you drink lemon juice, you will be able to blast off that belly fat. You’ll also feel a whole lot better because the impurities that have built up in your system will be cleaned out.

Aloe vera juice is exceptionally powerful for weight loss. It is full of antioxidants and helps to delay the development of free radicals in the body that cause inflammation and bloat. This juice also helps to stimulate your metabolic rate, which can help to greatly reduce your body mass index.

Sip this healthy drink before bed and you’ll wake up feeling lighter and more energetic.

Saturn in Scorpio, submarine days, Tara Greene Astrology

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Feeling rather awash myself emotionally tonight. Pisces Moon does that. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Chiron are all in water signs. These are submarine days.

Mercury enters CANCER July 8

that’ll be 6-7 planets underwater stirring up our emotional bodies. Note every time the Moon is in a water sign as this highlights the fluidity. Pisces moons make me cry. Do they bring up your tears? There is some heavy shit going down out there in the world.

Please NOTE the upcoming New Moon in Cancer July 15.

which will be INTENSIVELY intense. I will write about that and some ceremony to do. It is Martial, Plutonic, and we will be Scorpionically driven. check out if you have planets at 14-23- 28 degrees Water Cancer, Scorpio Pisces.

I am also really feeling Saturn’s influence tonight too. Saturn is death, old age, limitations, obstacles, testing, hardness, granite, lead, diamonds…

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11 Signs You Need A Spiritual Detox & How To Make It Happen, by Rebecca Butler

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MGB  |  I recently had a night where I just couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t blame it on the baby, though I was tempted to. I was up. Grinding my jaw. Worrying. Sleep would come mercifully here and there, but it was never deep and truly restful. I know what this means, I thought to myself. It’s time for a spiritual detox.

Just like the body, the soul needs occasional, mindful cleansing. We’re barraged by media of all kinds, and it’s all too easy to consume spiritual junk food.

Are you aware of when you might need a spiritual detox? In other words, are you aware of when you’re feeding your spirit too much junk for the soul to feel good?

Just in case you aren’t following, here are some spiritual junk food items that you can become addicted to:

  • Endless Facebooking
  • Constant patrolling of TMZ’s Twitter feed
  • Compulsive digging into the latest from Perez Hilton
  • Grand Theft Auto 5
  • Binge-watching Netflix

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with these “junk food” items in moderation, but it’s possible to go overboard. The result can be toxic to your soul.

Here are some signs you might need a spiritual detox:

  1. You find yourself scrolling through your newsfeed seeking negativity. Misery loves company.
  2. You open your mouth and spew sarcasm unintentionally. You try to be more mindful when you speak, but you can’t seem to help yourself.
  3. Your friends don’t want to be around you.
  4. Your heart hurts. Or worse, it doesn’t. You are numb.
  5. You find pleasure in other people’s misfortunes. (Again, misery loves company.)
  6. Happy people piss you off. You don’t even want to hear the word “joy.”
  7. You don’t sleep well. You’re having bad dreams and catch yourself grinding your jaw. A lot.
  8. You keep finding yourself in circumstances where you feel like the victim.
  9. You shy away from prayer, meditation, anything inspirational.
  10. You are bored — all the time.
  11. You can’t even remember the last time you took a walk, watched the sunset or sunrise, walked barefoot in the grass, or felt the summer breeze on your face.

Here are a few ways to engage in a spiritual detox. Remember, please do so with compassion. Above all else, be kind to yourself. We are all doing the best we can, and everyone wants to be happy and free from suffering.

1. Surround yourself with people who make you laugh and genuinely make you happy.

Laughter is good for your soul. Seek the company of those who make you feel light and buoyant. Don’t question why you enjoy someone. Just enjoy them.

2. Uplift others.

When you feel downtrodden, it can be helpful to find the things you enjoy about others and to offer that feedback liberally. It’s important to remember that the things we see in others are also reflections of ourselves. Find a way to connect with and uplift someone. Attend a yoga class, read a blog, take a spin class — reach out to your favorite wellness warrior and uplift them. You’ll feel better almost instantly.

3. Try shifting your addiction to kindness.

Kindness is a drug. When you extend, witness or receive an act of kindness, your body releases serotonin, an endorphin. As cliché as it may be, practice a random act of kindness. You’ll feel delicious in doing so.

4. Make time and space to develop a meditation practice.

Meditation soothes the soul. There are incredible sites and courses to lead you through meditations if you don’t already have a meditation practice. Turning inward is a beautiful way to clear away the muck of spiritual junk food. Listening to your internal wisdom is a quick path to shedding that which does not serve you.

5. Get in touch will all of your senses.

Go outside. Enjoy the summer weather. Move, sweat, breathe. This will bring you into a visceral experience of the magic of this life. And it is so worth it.

6. Seek something sacred.

Turn to joy. At our essence, our foundation, we are spiritual beings who share a human experience. Sometimes the heaviness of our human experience can weigh us down. It’s important to remember that you are more than this physical body. You are expansive consciousness incarnate. As such, you can find and experience joy even within difficult circumstances. You mindfully start training yourself to start looking for the gift in the moment. Like anything worth practicing, it can be difficult at first. Over time, it becomes simple and easy.

Health ~ Confirmed: Parabens Cross the Human Placenta and 4 Ways to Protect Your Baby, by Eleni Roumeliotou

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Green Med Info | Research shows that prenatal exposure to parabens can cause long-term problems to the growing baby. We now know that parabens cross the human placenta. The good news is that there are ways to protect your developing baby. 

Endocrine disruptors have been repeatedly associated with pregnancy and fetal complications in animals, but there is limited research about how these chemicals behave inside the human body. We now know that the omnipresent preservatives known as parabens can easily cross the human placenta and accumulate in the blood of the growing baby.

The US pilot study, which clarified this issue, was published in May 2015 and evaluated the levels of commonly used parabens in the blood of 50 pregnant women and upon delivery, in the blood of their babies (1). Parabens where found in 94% of women and their newborns. This makes sense, since it is estimated that parabens are included in approximately 22,000 products, so avoiding them is not exactly a piece of cake. However, the most impressive finding of this small study was the fact that in more than 50% of the cases, the babies had significantly higher amounts of the most popular paraben (methyl-paraben) in their blood than their mother did. The mean concentration of methyl-paraben in pregnant women was 20.41 ng/l, while newborn babies had a mean concentration of 36.54 ng/l. This is a significant difference and a whole lot of parabens for a newborn baby with immature kidneys and detoxification mechanisms.

There is plenty of research proving that prenatal exposure to parabens can cause long-term problems to the growing baby. As many endocrine disruptors, parabens mimic estrogen and affect the sensitive hormonal balance required for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Accurate hormone signals regulate the proper development of the baby during pregnancy, which justifies the fears that parabens can affect the baby´s health in the long-run.

The list of possible effects of parabens to babies is long. Selected research in animals suggests that prenatal exposure to parabens is linked to autistic-like behavioral symptoms in infants (4), impaired social behavior (5), decreased sperm number and motility later in life (6) and learning difficulties (7) among other problems. But this is not just about the babies; women can be harmed by parabens too.  Scientific research suggests that parabens may be linked to breast cancer, which is a reasonable concern, given the fact that inside the body, parabens act like a weak type of estrogen.

 

Tainted Science and Lack of Regulation

Since parabens are mainly found in cosmetics and personal care products, a considerable effort has been made by the industry to convince that parabens are practically non-toxic in the concentrations used in cosmetics. The latest report by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, which is exclusively funded by the Personal Care Products Council (the industry trade association), is worryingly reassuring the safety of parabens and indirectly promotes the use of parabens in cosmetics by setting very high safety threshold for adults and especially for infants (2,3). Unfortunately the specific report does not take into account the fact that people are exposed to a cocktail of parabens, rather than a single paraben, on a daily basis. In other words, there is no assessment of the additive and cumulative risk of multiple paraben exposure from daily use of multiple cosmetics and personal care products.

Bear in mind that parabens, and other endocrine disruptors (i.e. phthalates), are not regulated by the FDA, which essentially means that the cosmetics industry is unregulated when it comes to the ingredients of their products.

 

4 steps to limit parabens exposure

  1. Only choose cosmetics and personal care products, which explicitly state that they are “paraben-free”. If there is no indication of parabens in the label, this does not necessarily mean that they are not there.
  2. Lotions and perfumes are the kinds of products associated with high exposure to parabens. In general, parabens are essential for products with high water content (i.e. moisturizing lotions), which are prone to bacterial and/or fungal contamination. Opt for formulas based on less water, such as bar lotions, solid perfumes, which require less preservatives.
  3. If possible, buy preservative-free cosmetics in small batches and use them quickly. Products with natural preservatives, such as grapefruit seed oil and vitamin E are also a good choice.
  4. Foods with a long shelf life, such as beer, syrups, salad dressings, jams, canned foods, tortilla shells, frozen desserts and other frozen dairy products also contain parabens. Eating fresh food and cooking your meals from whole, local ingredients is a great way to avoid parabens and a whole group of other unhealthy chemicals.

References

[1] Towers CV, Terry PD, Lewis D, Howard B, Chambers W, Armistead C, Weitz B, Porter S, Borman CJ, Kennedy RC, Chen J. 2015. Transplacental passage of antimicrobial paraben preservatives. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25944699

[2] Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic products. Int J Toxicol. 2008;27 Suppl 4:1-82.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19101832

[3] Cosmetic Ingredient review.  http://www.ctfa.org/

[4] Ali EH, Elgoly AH. 2013. Combined prenatal and postnatal butyl paraben exposure produces autism-like symptoms in offspring: comparison with valproic acid autistic model. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 111:102-10.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24036472

[5] Kawaguchi M, Morohoshi K, Imai H, Morita M, Kato N, Himi T. Maternal exposure to isobutyl-paraben impairs social recognition in adult female rats. Exp Anim. 2010;59(5):631-5.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21030791

[6] Kang KS, Che JH, Ryu DY, Kim TW, Li GX, Lee YS. 2002. Decreased sperm number and motile activity on the F1 offspring maternally exposed to butyl p-hydroxybenzoic acid (butyl paraben). J Vet Med Sci. 64(3):227-35.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11999442

[7] Kawaguchi M, Irie K, Morohoshi K, Watanabe G, Taya K, Morita M, Kondo Y, Imai H, Himi T. Maternal isobutyl-paraben exposure alters anxiety and passive avoidance test performance in adult male rats. Neurosci Res. 65(2):136-40.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19560493

[8] Karpuzoglu E, Holladay SD, Gogal RM Jr. 2013. Parabens: potential impact of low-affinity estrogen receptor binding chemicals on human health. J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 16(5):321-35.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23909435 

Perspectives ~ Money is a Lot Like Water ~ by Lynne Twist

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We’ve allowed this culture of money to shut down our heart, close off access to our soul, and drive us such that we behave in ways that undermine and erode the very center and core of our most human values. I believe it’s possible to transform our relationship with money and the culture of money that we’ve created in a way that resources continue to flow, that prosperity continues to be available, and that all of us can be served, nurtured and empowered to more fully express who we are as the human family.

I learned a lot about money from a woman named Gertrude.

I met her in a church basement in Harlem. I was doing a small fundraising event for The Hunger Project. I had come from Minneapolis where I had met with an executive of a large food company. The food company had an image problem and felt that making a donation to The Hunger Project and being seen to support the end of hunger might help clean up its image. The executive I met with had given me a check for $50,000—but he gave me the donation basically to get me to go away, to assuage his guilt about some public mistakes the company had made and to have the company look good in the eyes of the public. I could tell in the interaction we had that he had no real interest in connecting with resource-poor people or in making any kind of a difference in the work to end world hunger. The money was given from guilt, and the guilt was passed along with the money. I now felt guilty receiving it. I had received the money and the guilt. And both he and I were unfulfilled.

I had the $50,000 check in my briefcase, which sat behind me on a table in the basement of the Harlem church. There were 75 people gathered before me. All of them were black. It was raining and there were leaks all over the room we were in. There were buckets strategically placed all around us catching the dripping water and there was a constant background noise of the rain outside and the dripping from the leaking walls and ceiling. I looked out at the audience and I knew that the people sitting there did not have much to give. I spoke to them about The Hunger Project’s work in Africa, as I thought it would be the most relevant to their own lives and their heritage. When it came time to ask for donations, my palms were sweating and I began to perspire all over wondering if it was the right thing to do. I went ahead and made the request, and the room was absolutely silent.

After what seemed like a long, long time, a woman named Gertrude stood up. She was sitting on the aisle in the second row from the back. She was in her late sixties or early seventies. She had gray hair and when she stood up she was tall, thin, erect and proud.

She said to me, “I ain’t got no checkbook. I ain’t got no credit cards. To me, money is a lot like water. For some folks it rushes through their life like a raging river, but the money comes through my life like a small trickle. But I want to pass it on in a way that does the best good for the most folks. I see that as my right and as my responsibility. It’s also my joy. I have $50 in my purse that I earned from doing a white woman’s wash and I want to give it to you.”

She walked up the aisle and gave me her precious $50 and at that moment I saw the power of money in a new way.

I knew that the $50 that I received from Gertrude would buy more for the end of hunger than the $50,000 check in my briefcase. I knew that that $50 was money that came from the soul and not from some bank account. I saw that the power of money can be seen in the way we use it and the integrity with which we direct it into the world. Gertrude taught me a great lesson and I never forgot it.

As Gertrude tells us, we can look at money like water. It flows all over the planet and everywhere it goes it’s useful, it makes things happen and it’s passed along. We could say that water doesn’t belong to any of us or it belongs to all of us. When water is flowing and moving it cleanses, it purifies, it makes things green, it creates growth, it nurtures. But when water starts to slow down, is held back and starts to be still, it can be toxic and stagnant to those who hold it. All of this can be true of money.

It’s possible to have money flow in a way that serves our highest ideals and commitments rather than accumulate it so that we can gain power, authority and special privileges over others. Money can bear the mark of he or she who passed it on and in many ways can be voice, expression and commitment.

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Discussion Questions:

What does looking at money like water mean to you?

Can you share a personal experience of a time you felt money flow in a way that served your highest ideals?

What practice helps you engage with money in a mindful manner?

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About the Author: Lynne Twist is the founder of Pachamama Alliance, and author of Soul of Money (from which the above story is excerpted).

Bloody Monday, Sun opposite Pluto, Frida Kahlo

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Monday bloody Monday. The Moon is in soft pastels, watery lagoons of creative, romantic, dream time  as the Pisces Moon trines Sun in Cancer, and tickles Pluto in a sweet sextile

I’m flowing along with the tide wherever my imagination takes me. I never knwo what I am going to write most days. I can’t stop  writing. Neptune is at the mid-point of my Sagittarius Sun and Moon. Do I write too much?    then…

WHAM BAM THANK YOU MA’AM the SUN and PLUTO face off in the morning  

The big corporate Plutocrats  are facing off with the Cancerian country,home, feeling-led Greeks.

reigniting the Cardinal Cross energy from 2014- 2015 at 14+ degrees Cancer this of course is a near hit to the U.S. Sun. You may feel a lurch in your stomach. 

After holidays may be a rude beginning in the world markets today what with Greece’s…

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Service ~ Spiritual Mentoring To Find Your Spirit Guide

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Life’s Obstacles Are NO MATCH For

A True Spirit Guide That

Solves Your Problems …

Because She Knows You.

Spirit Guides Are Among the Wisest and Most Powerful Beings in the Universe … The Big Question Is: Are You Enjoying the Benefits of Having Your Very Own Spirit Guide?

Important: Spirit guides have specialties… Like you and me.

Today marks a special turning point in the lives of countless people around the world who have discovered that spirit guides are real.  Spirit guides are brimming with wisdom from the Universe itself and because of their positive natures, are only interested in helping solve people’s problems and free them from their present limitations in life.

Spirit guides are among the wisest beings to ever walk the celestial planes… And they are ready to give you a hand!

I have helped thousands of people achieve their dreams and goals in life through traditional Japanese Reiki and other specialized therapies like meditation.

In my long practice with people from all walks of life, I have discovered that one of the most instrumental factors that help people overcome virtually any obstacle in life is the presence of a guide.

People who have a positive guiding influence in their lives recover from problems more quickly and are happier and more successfully in life as well.

Sadly, not everyone has another person to guide them during troubled times. Nine times out of ten, people feel lost and alone when it comes to solving their own problems and finding vital answers to life’s biggest curveballs.

I know this because I have been there myself.  Having more stressful questions than answers can sap a person’s energy so much that even the smallest flicker of hope can go out …

But, what if I told you that it
doesn’t have to be this way?

What if I told you that you never have to be alone again and even if you feel that the whole world is against you, there will always be someone who will stay right beside you, guiding you so you will succeed?

I am not talking about imaginary companions here… I am talking about awakening your mind’s consciousness so that you can begin to freely speak to your very own spirit guides.

Spirit guides have existed far before the birth of mankind and will continue to exist long after the last human walks the Earth.

Spirit guides are known by many names. For thousands of years, man has been aware that there are powerful beings that freely cross the cosmos and are even capable of bearing messages from the Source.

The ancient Greeks called spirit guides cosmic messengers, tasked with bearing truth and knowledge to humanity. Other cultures understand spirit guides as guardians of wisdom and of the gates of heaven and hell. Western culture knows them simply as guardian angels – beings of light and goodness.

At each turning point in human history, man has never forgotten to record the existence of spirit guides or angels. Why? The answer is simple: spirit guides continue to assist humans in their endeavors and the most receptive humans are rewarded the most.

People who know how to speak to spirit guides and ask the right questions are able to maximize their many advantages in life.

Just imagine:

  • Being able to communicate with the spirit guide or guardian guide that was with you since birth.
  • Knowing what to do when all your options have already failed.
  • Never fearing for your life or the lives of your loved ones because you can speak freely to your guiding spirit.
  • Being able to banish bad influences and negativities from your life with the help of your spirit guide.
  • Discovering alternative paths in life that will provide more happinessand more satisfaction that you can ever dream of.
  • Being able to understand yourself more deeply so you know what to do when problems arise.

Can a spirit guide help you?

Spirit guides are unique, powerful beings that freely walk the many universal planes, including the physical realm where we are. Can a spirit guide be helpful in your case? Here are a few questions to help you determine that yourself:

  • Do you want to solve current problems in your life that seem to have no solutions?
  • Do you have deep, personal questions that need answers so you would finally have peace of mind?
  • Are you a believer in the positive power of the Universe and its natural ability to change people’s lives?
  • Do you want a positive guiding influence that doesn’t ask for anything in return?
  • Are you ready for better relationships, a career that makes you happy and a generally happier life?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then you will most certainly benefit from having your own spirit guide.  And “yes”, spirit guides can even protect you from harmful entities that are just waiting for the right time to cause problems in your life.

You hold in your hands the power to change your personal destiny. Your spirit guide awaits your call … and if I can be of service to facilitate that connection, contact me.

Wishing you the best days of your life, now and always,

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Rev. Dr. Lana Generao, JD, DD, PhD 18th Dan Reiki Grandmaster HPS, A&O Order of Melchizedek

Transitioning …

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Do not question behavior now
Stand firm on what you know
Create from experience
Trust your intuition with no fear or doubt

It is a precarious time.
You see the benefit
Of joining with others
For now remain docile.

Know well your long-range plans.
In the quiet of contemplation
Silently make your plans.
Your time of influence is not yet.

Be love …
Teach peace
Today is the best day to be alive …
Love will be returned:  be sure to open to reception …

Daily Words of the Buddha for July 05, 2015

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sunset_couple_Taisen LinUdakañhi nayanti nettikā;
usukārā namayanti tejanaṃ;
dāruṃ namayanti tacchakā;
attānaṃ damayanti paṇḍitā.

Irrigators regulate the rivers;
fletchers straighten the arrow shaft;
carpenters shape the wood;
the wise control themselves.
Dhammapada 6.80

The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom,
translated from the Pali by Acharya Buddharakkhita

 

INNER CONTACT ~ (week 27)

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Christine DeLorey's avatarCREATIVE NUMEROLOGY ARCHIVE by Christine DeLorey

Week 27 runs from July 2 – 8.

2 + 7 = 9, and 9 is the point at which the old gives way to the new. 9 represents endings, dramatic events, awareness, emotion, letting go, giving, forgiving, and completion.

Because 9 is made up of ALL the numbers that precede it, (1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8 = 3+6=9), our attention is likely to be pulled in multiple directions. Problems of perception can arise when 27 is active because 2 represents feminine emotion and 7 represents masculine mind.

When these two crucial inner parts of ourselves meet, conflict can arise as to how to interpret a particular experience. Or, they can COMMUNICATE with each other on the basis that both are equal, and that together they can produce a balanced response. Male domination and the ‘war on women’ is the outer reflection of this inner battle going on within us all. This mayhem is what…

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