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A Conspiracy as Old as Time

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 14, 2019 
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By Jill Mattson

Knowledge is a beautiful thing… until it’s misused to the detriment of others. Powerful knowledge comes with great responsibility. It’s this responsibility that birthed the tradition of hiding and concealing certain information in ancient China, Sumaria, Egypt and Greece. A wide spread belief held that the great continent of Atlantis sunk due to the misuse of vibratory subtle energy, such as music and magic. You decide what you believe, but I assure you, in the mystery schools there was no doubt of such possibilities. Ancient “Mystery Schools” around the world hoarded subtle energy information, only sharing their wisdom with initiates who demonstrated values, people who believed in the welfare of all.

What was so important that this knowledge was so carefully hid? Ancient people surprisingly understood that everything was comprised of malleable energy…energy that could be changed with sound and other tiny energy sources. When these tiny changes were amassed, physical matter was altered, aka, magic occurred. He who understood subtle energy had great power. How carefully ancient civilizations guarded their secrets of music, magic, art, dance and healing practices. Each one of these endeavors created subtle energy concoctions that could be used to influence and alter the world around them.

Ancient people used extreme methods to keep these secrets hidden. They had good reason to hide it. For example, Hitler sought these ancient secrets in his quest for world domination. Think that Egypt never let a secret slip on how to build a pyramid in 3,000 years. Wow. Ancient China only trusted high ranking officials to employ musicians (that could alter their world with sound energy). Death was the punishment for leaking Pythagorean secrets. The Sumerians had code words, “for those who have ears to hear,” before talking in riddles, only allowing a few to decipher the code. Egyptian art looks the exact same during their 3,000 years as a super power, because it was strictly controlled. No one was allowed to introduce innovations in art, music or dance, which was contrary to what was established to be “good”.

In ancient China, music was controlled by the emperor to instill harmony and strength in its people. For example, they controlled the tuning notes from village to village. They carefully tuned each town to the exact same frequency. They believed that a tuning note and its music would be heard, absorbed and radiated by the villagers. Therefore, if the tuning notes of different villages were dissonant, these villages would clash. In another example, Chinese music kept their people “in tune” with the changing seasons, balancing the lack or abundance of frequencies they needed – with the energy of sound. They listened to watery music during the dry season.

Why was music and subtle energy prized? Subtle-energy-practices of music strengthened populations, increased crop growth, instilled a ferocious nature in warriors, lifted huge rocks, rehabilitated criminals and more. Not only music, but energy within food, items of nature and things used in “magic spells”, were all ingredients of a subtle nature, that when combined, had a strong enough reaction to alter matter.

The tradition of controlling music for power continued as time marched on. The early Catholic Church intended to eradicate Pythagoreanism, Platonism, Mithraism, Egyptian Hermeticism, Zoroastrianism, the Hebrew Kabbalah and similar Gnostic teachings. The Cathars of southern France were executed or exiled, forced to roam the countryside as “gypsies.” The Knights Templar, the primary keepers of the Babylonian and Egyptian mysteries, were hunted down and murdered by the Church on Friday 13, 1307.

Just as these religions were deemed enemies of the Church, so was their music. The devil was believed to be summoned through music. In 1234, the Catholic law, entitled Liber Extra… banned the musical interval that formed phi (triton) from music. This sound was revered by ancient musicians, because it exists abundantly in nature. What is the impact of listening to the tri-tone or the phi sound? This sound equates to branching, spiraling and scaffolding patterns – found in nature. Perhaps it helps us to grow, develop new ideas and lift our energy towards God. Clairvoyant seers observed that listening to the phi sound created by the musical triton purified, and enlightened one’s aura, resulting in improved well-being.

When ancient musical secrets were suppressed, it was “hidden” in carvings and dimensions in churches. In 2005 Thomas and Stuart Mitchell matched cymatic images found in England’s Rossyln Chapel’s carvings and musical notes. The carvings served as a musical score. The Mitchells performed and recorded the music of the carved cubes, called the Rosslyn Motet. These musical codes were hiding – in plain sight in a chapel – where no one would suspect them to be!

Pope Gregory was a violent enemy of pre-Christian culture and burned all ancient books, which explains in part, why ancient musical techniques were lost. Burning the only available reference materials made understanding the complicated modal system of the Greeks close to impossible. Gregory created a musical modal form similar to the Greeks, but he lacked understanding of how or why Greek music was performed.

The tradition of dictating musical rules continued, but without knowledge of why it was done. For example, mixing modes was considered a sin. King Louis IX gave permission to form an academy of music, but the Parliament of Paris closed it, because musicians ignored ecclesiastical rules and used too many modes. A variety of similar modes were prescriptively used in the Middle East to “cure” people with mental health issues. Now this was outlawed.

In 1550, Luther wrote scathing pamphlets about the Catholic Church in Germany, where many of the Renaissance composers lived. With the ensuing birth of the Protestant Church, the Catholic Church’s iron grip on music weakened, which allowed musical innovations and the resurrection of ancient musical wisdom to run rampart.

Classical composers prized ancient secrets about the power of music. In a few examples, Beethoven’s composition master, Chrisian Neefe, was a known Mason and a member of the secret Illuminati. Beethoven dedicated his piano sonata, Opus 28, to the known grand master, the Priory of Sion, Joseph von Sonnenfels. Beethoven was familiar with ancient ideas regarding the power of music.

Using music to control the masses came to an abrupt halt during the Classical period when the popularity of music dictated what sounds were heard, rather than church officials or government. Rules were now created by mass consensus; the paying audience giving the musician the opportunity to make a living. In this period, after a musical style lost popular favor, the culture transitioned with the rebirth of new music. The musicians daringly created diverse masterpieces without any fear of negative consequences. This music not only changed the world forever, but did so with lightning speed.

It is well documented that sound entrains brainwaves (brain waves mirror sound waves that are nearby), creating specific states of consciousness, and of course music makes us feel good as we dance to a lively beat and feel sad with another song. Clearly sound changes us. At least within the hearing spectrum we have a clue as to the impact of sound vibrations. Vibrations, even those unheard, can intensify our emotions – for better or worse. Our brain waves can be deliberately altered with sounds, with similar result – altering our consciousness. Can we be brainwashed or influenced – without a clue as to what is impacting us? Are their unheard broadcasts dumming us down? Making us compliant? Encouraging us to buy things?

People are impacted by music and sound. Yet, it is deemed as mere entertainment, just frivolous. Not only have we lost the ability to use music and sound for our benefit, but we are clueless that it can harm us.

Sound and music can be used for good – for nutrition, encouraging positive emotions, elevating our consciousness and awareness, and more. Should we be educating people about how we ingest sound? Monitoring unheard vibrations? Warning of their effects? When are we going to take what we listen to seriously?

One method to counter unseen negativity is to be such a strong positive force; the stronger overcomes the weaker. Our harmony can overcome dissonance. 
 
Plotinus of ancient Greece wrote: “Harmonies unheard create the harmonies we hear.” He suggested that subtle, unheard sounds (such as those coming from nature) influence musicians to create beautiful works of art. We are impacted by all kinds of vibrations, without being conscious of their power. It is time to wake up and take control of our vibratory world!A Conspiracy as Old as Time
Jill Mattson

Knowledge is a beautiful thing… until it’s misused to the detriment of others. Powerful knowledge comes with great responsibility. It’s this responsibility that birthed the tradition of hiding and concealing certain information in ancient China, Sumaria, Egypt and Greece. A wide spread belief held that the great continent of Atlantis sunk due to the misuse of vibratory subtle energy, such as music and magic. You decide what you believe, but I assure you, in the mystery schools there was no doubt of such possibilities. Ancient “Mystery Schools” around the world hoarded subtle energy information, only sharing their wisdom with initiates who demonstrated values, people who believed in the welfare of all.

What was so important that this knowledge was so carefully hid? Ancient people surprisingly understood that everything was comprised of malleable energy…energy that could be changed with sound and other tiny energy sources. When these tiny changes were amassed, physical matter was altered, aka, magic occurred. He who understood subtle energy had great power. How carefully ancient civilizations guarded their secrets of music, magic, art, dance and healing practices. Each one of these endeavors created subtle energy concoctions that could be used to influence and alter the world around them.

Ancient people used extreme methods to keep these secrets hidden. They had good reason to hide it. For example, Hitler sought these ancient secrets in his quest for world domination. Think that Egypt never let a secret slip on how to build a pyramid in 3,000 years. Wow. Ancient China only trusted high ranking officials to employ musicians (that could alter their world with sound energy). Death was the punishment for leaking Pythagorean secrets. The Sumerians had code words, “for those who have ears to hear,” before talking in riddles, only allowing a few to decipher the code. Egyptian art looks the exact same during their 3,000 years as a super power, because it was strictly controlled. No one was allowed to introduce innovations in art, music or dance, which was contrary to what was established to be “good”.

In ancient China, music was controlled by the emperor to instill harmony and strength in its people. For example, they controlled the tuning notes from village to village. They carefully tuned each town to the exact same frequency. They believed that a tuning note and its music would be heard, absorbed and radiated by the villagers. Therefore, if the tuning notes of different villages were dissonant, these villages would clash. In another example, Chinese music kept their people “in tune” with the changing seasons, balancing the lack or abundance of frequencies they needed – with the energy of sound. They listened to watery music during the dry season.

Why was music and subtle energy prized? Subtle-energy-practices of music strengthened populations, increased crop growth, instilled a ferocious nature in warriors, lifted huge rocks, rehabilitated criminals and more. Not only music, but energy within food, items of nature and things used in “magic spells”, were all ingredients of a subtle nature, that when combined, had a strong enough reaction to alter matter.

The tradition of controlling music for power continued as time marched on. The early Catholic Church intended to eradicate Pythagoreanism, Platonism, Mithraism, Egyptian Hermeticism, Zoroastrianism, the Hebrew Kabbalah and similar Gnostic teachings. The Cathars of southern France were executed or exiled, forced to roam the countryside as “gypsies.” The Knights Templar, the primary keepers of the Babylonian and Egyptian mysteries, were hunted down and murdered by the Church on Friday 13, 1307.

Just as these religions were deemed enemies of the Church, so was their music. The devil was believed to be summoned through music. In 1234, the Catholic law, entitled Liber Extra… banned the musical interval that formed phi (triton) from music. This sound was revered by ancient musicians, because it exists abundantly in nature. What is the impact of listening to the tri-tone or the phi sound? This sound equates to branching, spiraling and scaffolding patterns – found in nature. Perhaps it helps us to grow, develop new ideas and lift our energy towards God. Clairvoyant seers observed that listening to the phi sound created by the musical triton purified, and enlightened one’s aura, resulting in improved well-being.

When ancient musical secrets were suppressed, it was “hidden” in carvings and dimensions in churches. In 2005 Thomas and Stuart Mitchell matched cymatic images found in England’s Rossyln Chapel’s carvings and musical notes. The carvings served as a musical score. The Mitchells performed and recorded the music of the carved cubes, called the Rosslyn Motet. These musical codes were hiding – in plain sight in a chapel – where no one would suspect them to be!

Pope Gregory was a violent enemy of pre-Christian culture and burned all ancient books, which explains in part, why ancient musical techniques were lost. Burning the only available reference materials made understanding the complicated modal system of the Greeks close to impossible. Gregory created a musical modal form similar to the Greeks, but he lacked understanding of how or why Greek music was performed.

The tradition of dictating musical rules continued, but without knowledge of why it was done. For example, mixing modes was considered a sin. King Louis IX gave permission to form an academy of music, but the Parliament of Paris closed it, because musicians ignored ecclesiastical rules and used too many modes. A variety of similar modes were prescriptively used in the Middle East to “cure” people with mental health issues. Now this was outlawed.

In 1550, Luther wrote scathing pamphlets about the Catholic Church in Germany, where many of the Renaissance composers lived. With the ensuing birth of the Protestant Church, the Catholic Church’s iron grip on music weakened, which allowed musical innovations and the resurrection of ancient musical wisdom to run rampart.

Classical composers prized ancient secrets about the power of music. In a few examples, Beethoven’s composition master, Chrisian Neefe, was a known Mason and a member of the secret Illuminati. Beethoven dedicated his piano sonata, Opus 28, to the known grand master, the Priory of Sion, Joseph von Sonnenfels. Beethoven was familiar with ancient ideas regarding the power of music.

Using music to control the masses came to an abrupt halt during the Classical period when the popularity of music dictated what sounds were heard, rather than church officials or government. Rules were now created by mass consensus; the paying audience giving the musician the opportunity to make a living. In this period, after a musical style lost popular favor, the culture transitioned with the rebirth of new music. The musicians daringly created diverse masterpieces without any fear of negative consequences. This music not only changed the world forever, but did so with lightning speed.

It is well documented that sound entrains brainwaves (brain waves mirror sound waves that are nearby), creating specific states of consciousness, and of course music makes us feel good as we dance to a lively beat and feel sad with another song. Clearly sound changes us. At least within the hearing spectrum we have a clue as to the impact of sound vibrations. Vibrations, even those unheard, can intensify our emotions – for better or worse. Our brain waves can be deliberately altered with sounds, with similar result – altering our consciousness. Can we be brainwashed or influenced – without a clue as to what is impacting us? Are their unheard broadcasts dumming us down? Making us compliant? Encouraging us to buy things?

People are impacted by music and sound. Yet, it is deemed as mere entertainment, just frivolous. Not only have we lost the ability to use music and sound for our benefit, but we are clueless that it can harm us.

Sound and music can be used for good – for nutrition, encouraging positive emotions, elevating our consciousness and awareness, and more. Should we be educating people about how we ingest sound? Monitoring unheard vibrations? Warning of their effects? When are we going to take what we listen to seriously?

One method to counter unseen negativity is to be such a strong positive force; the stronger overcomes the weaker. Our harmony can overcome dissonance. 
 
Plotinus of ancient Greece wrote: “Harmonies unheard create the harmonies we hear.” He suggested that subtle, unheard sounds (such as those coming from nature) influence musicians to create beautiful works of art. We are impacted by all kinds of vibrations, without being conscious of their power. It is time to wake up and take control of our vibratory world!

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Jill Mattson is a prolific Artist, Musician and Author. Jill is widely recognized expert and composer in the field of Sound & Color Healing!  She has also produced nine musical CDs with intriguing, magical tracks using ancient & modern techniques, & special healing frequencies to achieve profound benefits.  Jill is a four – time author. (Crystal Realms CD – Best Sound Healing CD of 2017, Best Overall Music (popular Vote and Industry Leader’s Choice – Gold Awards), The Lost Waves of Time – Best Book of 2016 and Best Alternative Science book of 2016, Deep Wave Body Healing CD– Best Sound Healing CD of 2016, Contacting Angels & Masters CD – Best CD of 2015 and Deep Wave Beauty CD – Best New Age CD – Silver Award).  Jill was featured at many hundreds of teleseminars, radios shows and magazines! She offers an online Sound (& Color) Healing School. Jill presents new ways of approaching health and everyday issues using the benefits of sound and color! Free music & School of Sound Healing at www.jillswingsoflight.com 

1: Merrick, Richard. Interference: A Grand Scientific Musical Theory, Merrick: Texas, 2002, Pg. 49.

2: Merrick, Richard. Ibid, Pg. 43.

3. http://www.cymascope.com/cyma_research/biology.html. The cymascope website suggested that understanding the energy created by intervals helps us understand better the creative force of God: “Cymatic patterns created from stillness were geometric in shape, such as that of a dodecahedron.

4. Fabre d’ Olivet. Pg. 42. Danielou, Alain. Music and the Power of Sound: The Influence of Tuning and Interval on Consciousness, Inner Traditions: VT, 1943, Pg. 125.

5. Fabre d’ Olivet. Ibid, Pg. 125.

6. Cooper, Barry. Beethoven, Oxford University Press: October 2008. Pg. 14.

7. The Priory of Sion, a strictly secret and Hermetic sect, was made famous in the book and movie, Da Vinci Code. The ancient group believes themselves to be off spring of the married Jesus Christ.

 

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Four stages of Spiritual Enlightenment

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 13, 2019 
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Everyone has their own set of preconceived notions of how they discern spiritual enlightenment. But regardless of the religion and beliefs, we all tend to agree that it’s an absolute experience that cannot be attained by any intellectual exercise, nor there are step-by-step guides to reach a higher state of being spiritually awakened.

The way to achieve spiritual enlightenment is a sort of loosely defined concept that addresses the pursuit of comprehending our own selves’ reality and existence, the true nature of life and the world around us. It can be defined and specified in certain ways and wordings, and vary from person to person.

No amount of reading, studying, or learning can actually make you spiritually enlightened because it’s an experience that goes beyond the human mind and cannot be measured or proven by scientific methods.

Moreover, it stands a great chance that if you are single-mindedly seeking or striving to acquire that spiritual deepening, probably you’ll get frustrated and feel lost in life.

Now you might know that it’s hard to lay down a distinct set of rules and methods with accuracy for one to abide by for diving openings, however, it doesn’t imply that it’s something ambiguous and thus gave the right to every presumptuous individual to draw their own conclusions around how one should become spiritually enlightened.

Below we have accumulated some practices in common that can help to raise the consciousness of oneself and can lead to epiphany moments. Although complying with what is written doesn’t offer any scientific assertion to spiritual awakening, but is potent enough to achieve the much-needed awareness to eliminate obstacles and continue the path of self-discovery and self-mastery.

The Four Stages of Spiritual Enlightenment

It’s a process that takes place over time and is not a one-time event but a never-ending quest to become more aware of our true self.

Stage 1: Forgiveness and Intention

The very first stage has two parts: forgiveness and intention.

The former refers to not holding onto any pain and emotions of our old self. Whatever we think we used to be, the mistakes we have made, the past relationships, we got to forgive everything and everyone for decluttering our brain and for eventually setting ourselves free from any grudges.

Once you have detached yourself from the things and feelings that were causing misery, here comes the second part, Intention. You have to set your intentions to discover the truth of your being and existence. With ever-present distractions, it’s certainly not going to be easy to find the answers for questions like “who am I?” and “what’s my purpose?” You will be required to connect to your deeper self and align your focus on finding the real you.

Stage 2: Surrender

This is the second pillar that states and asked utter surrender to the infinite nothing. You have to let go of thoughts you’ve been holding so long, let go of the wanting to control, let go of the desires to know everything, and open yourself for the new possibilities and opportunities. Trust the universe, and have faith that good is coming to your way. It doesn’t mean that by surrendering, you are getting a license to be lazy and use it as an excuse not to do anything and wait for the things to fall on your lap.

Put things into perspective and embrace with open hands whatever you get. Take every happening as an opportunity to thrive and stop complaining about why bad things only happen to you. Try to find hidden blessings and lessons out of every obstacle you stumble across in your way.

Stage 3: Walking with God

When you let go of demands and intense desires to control your circumstances and flow with God’s wish, you began to magnet peace and tranquility in your life. You firmly believe that the universe is leading you to the right path that allows unfolding numerous treasures life has up to the sleeve. You, as a human being, only have to be grateful and open yourself, and the rest will happen in your life by itself from God’s grace.

When you stop trying to question and accept that whatever is being served is for a purpose, you will see a drastic change in your thought process and miracles taking place – it’s all about respecting the process.

Stage 4: Unity and One with God/Spirit

In order to get a higher level of enlightenment, you will have to start with letting go of all the worldly things that distract you from focusing on your inner world. You’ll be required to make a conscious effort to get rid of the judgments you conclude for yourself. The opinions of others shouldn’t bother you any bit because now you are walking on the path with God.

Love yourself regardless of the circumstances and believe that it’s a part of the journey that nobody have ever could escape from. There is always a purpose behind the pain that has the sole objective to make you strong so that you can endure whatever is coming through your way and don’t fall apart.

9 Practices you Should Follow to Experience Enlightenment

Below are some of the widely followed general ways that are going to help you navigate the path of spiritual deepening:

  • First and foremost, kill your ego.
  • Detach yourself from worldly pleasures that are causing distractions to you.
  • Forgive peoples and yourself too.
  • Try to be honest.
  • Embrace your fears as they are a part of the journey and are indispensable to build a better version of yourself.
  • Follow meditation rituals and do yoga.
  • Recite prayers to your God.
  • Consuming psychedelics (do your research first)

Spiritual awaking expands and flowers your consciousness, and that may sometimes trigger your beliefs about the nature of the world and its reality. Recognizing your higher self is a process that is really mysterious, and for some, it seems to be unattainable. How one can become spiritually enlightened is a topic that’s open always open for metaphysical debate as it highly varies from spiritual traditions.

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Birthday Party Ideas for Children with Special Needs

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 12, 2019 
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By Sarah Jessica Smith

Throwing a backyard barbecue party in summer is difficult, let alone organizing a birthday party for children. The preparations become even more elaborate if you know there will be children with special needs attending. The goal is for everyone to feel equal which will require you to use your organizational and managerial skills to the best. Perhaps the hardest part of the whole process is coming up with ideas for birthday party activities but we are here to help.

A frame like no other

Children adore taking photos so they often steal their parent’s smartphone to take a selfie or two. This annoys the parents but you can use this habit for good at your birthday party. Ask the children to take photos of each other and then have them printed. Each child would get their own picture to create a frame for.

The activity would not be much different from what they normally do at school, with the only exception that they get a chance to act as photographers which children love doing. Of course, privacy is a big issue nowadays so make sure you inform the parents in advance about this activity. You can send the pictures on Viber or WeChat to parents and then delete them from your camera or smartphone. 

Dream boards

If you have old magazines in color lying around, then you can give them out to children to cut them out to create their own dream board. They work in a way that children use the images available to explain to others what their dreams and aspirations are by sticking these images to a large sheet of paper. Children with special needs should be given safety scissors that will prevent possible injuries. As an alternative, other children can help them with the cutting, while the can glue the images themselves. 

Becoming a superhero

All children have their favorite superhero and they want to be just like him or her. They might not be able to fly or have X-ray vision but kids’ imagination can make up for these “flaws” is you get the right costume. In some cases, a T-shirt and a cape that you can get at any clothes store are enough to make children feel like a real superheroes.

They will be over the Moon when they don their favorite superhero’s costume and play with other children. If you are feeling super creative (pun intended), then you can organize a workshop in which kids will come up with new superheroes and their sidekicks.

Taking superheroism to the next level

Clothes, like a simple plastic cape, are there more to mimic a superhero costume than to actually serve as one. If you wish to take this game to a whole new level, then introduce superhero characters face painting to the party. Of course, you are not going to do the painting yourself because you lack the proper equipment as well as the expertise necessary.

Invite professional face painters to beautify each child in the colors of their favorite superhero and act as costumed entertainers of their own. After a couple of hours, your house will be full of Spidermen, Batmen, and Wonder Women running around and laughing their hearts out.

A (home) concert hall

No parent likes the rattle their children produce while imagining they are a rock star or a famous drummer. However, a birthday party is just the time to make noise without getting punished for it. A jam session inside the concert hall, i.e. your house, will delight every child present at the party. Give out all kinds of instruments, including provisional ones like pans and spoons. The ensuing racket might alarm the neighbors but have no doubt children will have the time of their lives!

Painting wooden toys

When parents don’t know what to do with their child, then give them crayons and an empty piece of paper. However, after a while, children get bored of drawing at home and at school so you’ll need to come up with original ideas. One such idea is having kids paint a wooden toy.

Toys made from wood come with several ergonomic benefits, one of them being that they are virtually colorless, that is, they can be painted any way you wish. Find wood paints that are eco-friendly and don’t come with a risk of poisoning and hand them put to children, giving each child a wooden toy of their own.

Kids with special needs will find this game particularly challenging because they will get to show how creative they are. Once the guests are done painting; you can organize a contest to select the best-painted toy.

A watery shootout

If the timing of your party is summer and the weather is warm enough to host the party outside, then water should be introduced as a fun activity. Instead of a splash pad or a swimming pool that can be dangerous for children with special needs, water pistols are a safe play option. Stock on various plastic guns that shoot water and hand them to teams that will engage in a watery shootout.

There is an endless array of choices when it comes to ideas for children’s parties. However, not all of them are tailored to meet the needs of kids with special needs so use the list above for reference.

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Author Bio: Sarah Jessica Smith is a young blogger from Sydney. She is in love with life and all the things that can make her daily routine easier. She loves to write about home improvement, lifestyle, and all the small things that make life such a great adventure.

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Self-Love: Caring for Your Body is Caring for Your Soul

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 11, 2019 
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By Helen Bradford

Self-love has been a buzzword of the past few years, and yet it remains somewhat vague what exactly it should encompass. Some people interpret self-love and self-care in self-indulgent ways, but as much as you need to take some time off and just relax by yourself while eating your favorite comfort foods, this is not what it’s all about. Many people also think about self-love in purely mental ways – accepting ourselves and being at peace with who we are, reaching mindfulness and so on. 

While this is all part of the package, you should understand one thing: your body and mind are one entity, and the only approach to self-love is a holistic approach where both of these aspects are properly taken care of. In addition, contrary to popular belief, self-care is not “pampering” yourself, nor is it a luxury. It is a completely necessary part of life and should you neglect it, your health will suffer. They say “a healthy mind in a healthy body” for a reason, so the first step towards reaching real self-love is taking care of your body above all. Here are some ways in which you can boost your physical health – and thereby your mental health, too, at the same time.

Eating well is important

You can’t expect the motor to run smoothly without the proper fuel, can you? The same is true for your body. Proper nutrition should not be a priority only when one is not satisfied with their weight. Eating the right foods has a much more important function than that. To stay strong and energetic, you should make sure you are taking in all the necessary nutrients. But nutrition affects even more than that. From your immune system through your skin all the way to your mental health, every aspect of your life is affected by what you take into your organism. So make sure your diet reflects that. Banish processed foods from your diet and say no to too much sugar. Try to prepare your own food and learn to love vegetables. In the long run, a great diet is irreplaceable for good health.

Visit your doctor regularly

Most people only see a doctor when they really need to, and this is exactly where they make a mistake. Prevention is always better than treatment, and the only way to catch problems before they truly become a problem is by paying regular visits to your physician and getting a thorough checkup. Besides catching possible issues on time, what this will do is also give you peace of mind. Instead of sitting and wondering whether everything is all right with your body, you will finally get all your answers, which will put an end to your anxiety. If you are someone who tends to be anxious about such things, don’t procrastinate on visiting your doctor any longer and you will see just how much better you will feel afterward. 

Supplement your body

If you feel like you simply cannot have enough of all the necessary vitamins and nutrients, you still don’t have to despair. That is exactly what supplements are for. Sometimes, our body just needs that extra push to function properly, and if that means taking a few tablets, so be it! Assessing your physical condition and determining what ails you will help you and your doctor to come up with the right solution, and you will be able to rest assured that your body has everything it needs for you to feel balanced.

Sleep should be a priority 

Unfortunately, in today’s world, a culture has developed that glorifies overwork and skipping sleep. Students struggle to both keep their grades up and get their 8 hours of shuteye every day, while adults brush off sleep and work overtime. However, this all has grave consequences on both your physical and mental health. Sleep has important functions in consolidating memories and clearing your brain of toxins so that it can do its best the next day as well, so whenever you skip sleep or stay up late to watch “just one more episode” of your favorite TV show, remember that your mental functions are going to be compromised. Your reaction time, problem-solving skills, memory, ability to focus and a slew of other areas of your cognition are going to suffer, in addition to your immune system and hormone balance. You will be more susceptible to stress, too, and you will be moody and irritable, which can really ruin anyone’s day. So, in order to stay both mentally and physically sound, consider sleep a priority, just as it should be.

Nature is your friend

Another negative aspect of our lifestyles today is that we simply spend most of our time indoor, among concrete, far away from Mother Nature where we really belong. Humans are part of nature as well and strengthening your connection with it will benefit your psyche immensely. Make it a point to spend a certain amount of time outdoors every week, either by taking nature walks or by simply taking some of your activities outside. If you introduce regular nature walks to your schedule, you will also reap the health benefits of this physical activity! You will notice that spending time among greenery calms your nerves and relieves your stress noticeably. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, nature can be of help with these problems, too. You will also be able to focus better at school or work, as well as get more creative thanks to the colors of Mother Nature. All in all, nature makes us happier, so it really is a shame that humans are getting alienated from it more and more by the year. 

Make sure you move your muscles

There is no better way to show your body love than by actually using it! Our muscles need constant use in order to stay in their best shape, and staying active wards off a slew of potential health issues that come as a result of our modern, sedentary lifestyle. It is up to you to make your workouts something you enjoy doing rather than a chore – all you need to do is find the activities that you find fun and engaging. If you haven’t been working out before, going outside for a walk or a run would be a great start. Both of these activities are great for heart health and they make you feel refreshed. You can also take this to the next level by getting a full suspension mountain bike and exploring the great outdoors on two wheels. Cycling is a great total body workout that improves cardiovascular health while also giving a great workout to your joints and muscles without being too hard on them. If the terrain is uneven, it’s even better as you engage your muscles more and practice balance. So, if there are some trails near your home that would be good for a bit of mountain biking, don’t be afraid to try it. But virtually any kind of exercise is great for your body and mind. Moving releases those necessary happy hormones in your brain that will make you feel good in your skin.

Humans are social animals

When it comes to self-care, many people like to call it “me-time.” And while it is very important and even necessary to sometimes shut the door and spend some time with ourselves only, you should not forget that humans are social animals and we need company in order to go on. Keep in touch with your friends and go out with them regularly – this will keep depression and loneliness at bay and you will be able to share your worries with those you trust most. In addition, physical contact is important. Hugging releases oxytocin which elevates your mood and makes you feel happier. But it doesn’t only affect your mind – it also strengthens your immune system and lowers your blood pressure! So, give a hug to your friend, significant other or even your pet from time to time!

Staying mindful and present

However, there comes a moment when it’s time to be quiet and mindful. Sometimes, you should just take a step back and – breathe. Deep breathing will get that important oxygen to every part of your body. You can also turn to meditation and yoga in order to practice breathing techniques, reflect and stay present. A short session every day will allow you to just stay still for a few moments in the hustle and bustle of your everyday life and remain mindful of both your body and your mind.

If you really want to show love to yourself, you have to take a holistic approach to self-care. Taking care of your body is a prerequisite to taking care of your soul, and as you can see, usually the two go hand in hand. From eating well through exercising regularly all the way to getting enough sleep, once you show enough care towards your body, your soul will be soothed too.

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Leadership Series with Kate Neligan on horses and leadership

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 10, 2019 
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Kate Neligan is an Equine-Assisted Life and Career Coach, Founder of Synergy TV, author, and motivational speaker with a Ted Talk on the Pursuit of Perfection. She left her six figure job in media to pursue a position where she could help humanity evolve. In the video series below Kate works with Laura McLauchlin to demonstrate how her work as an equine-assisted life and corporate coach can help people develop their leadership skills, become more connected to their heart and authentic self, and learn the value of working smart while having fun to achieve your goals more efficiently.

Transformation Talk:

Part 1 (9:41mins): Can Horses Teach Us Leadership

Part 2 (10:49 mins): Learning Practical Leadership Skills From a Horse

Part 3 (8:12 mins): How a Horse Can Change Your Life

Big THANKS to Transformation Talk and Laura McLauchlin for producing these. Please subscribe to their YouTube channel too.

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  The top 4 benefits to listening to an Entrepreneurship podcast

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 9, 2019 
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Starting a business is easier said than done. There are actually many people that venture into business but fail to thrive just a few months down the line. And, they do not fail because they lack excellent ideas or resources. No. It’s due to the fact that they have no one to teach them the dynamics of handling the challenges that they encounter. Fortunately, there are various tools that can be used by entrepreneurs that are still green. One such tool is the Entrepreneur podcast. It is one of the most effective sources of advice that’s ignored by the majority of upcoming investors mainly because they are unaware of its ability to help. Since it’s streamed via the internet, you can listen to the insights from any location even when on the go. It’s therefore much better than attending a motivational seminar because you can always repeat it without any limitations. Continue reading below to learn why you should add listening to podcasts in your wish list this festive season.

 1. Learn from the Best

As an entrepreneur, you should seek advice from those that have succeeded in establishing their businesses. Since you can’t learn from failed entrepreneurs, you have to borrow a leaf from those that are already living their dream. The podcasts are usually recorded by very knowledgeable business people that have obviously been through thick and thin but still emerged victorious. The podcasters actually emphasize the importance of being a risk taker. They encourage you to ignore your fears and go for what you deserve. The other benefit is that you will be able to connect with other entrepreneurs through the comments section. Such connections come in handy when you want to promote your business.

2. Shorten the Learning Curve

 When getting your feet wet in the world of business, you will encounter many challenges and people that will make you believe that your dream is impossible to achieve. Like earlier mentioned in the article, most entrepreneurs fail because they don’t have someone to mentor them. For you to keep soldiering on, you need to connect with people that have similar ambitions to yours. And that’s exactly what the podcasts offer to anyone that can spare just a few minutes of their time. Lack of a mentor means you will learn to do business the hard way. The problem is that the learning curve can be long when you don’t have someone to guide you.

 3. Build on your Confidence

 Every entrepreneur suffers from the fear of the unknown. This is despite the fact that everyone first carries out intensive research on the industry that they want to venture into. The fear of the unknown can intimidate you from doing what you are supposed to do to take your enterprise to the next level. As a matter of fact, you can spend countless hours thinking about what could go wrong instead of anticipating for positive outcomes. But when you listen to inspirational podcasts, you will be patient because you understand that you can’t accomplish everything in an overnight. You will also realize that you can also make it just like those that are ahead of you. All in all, you will have realistic expectations when running your business.

 4. Know the Experiences to Expect

 Many people venture into business without knowing what they are getting themselves into. Such people end up throwing in the towel when they encounter certain obstacles. When you get used to listening to advice that’s available on podcasts, you will learn that there are other people that were in the same situation that you are experiencing decades ago. Such common hardships are usually documented, you will know them in advance and prepare to counter them so that your enterprise can survive. You will also be able to identify the areas that you need to improve on even before you get feedback from your customers.

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Q&A with Lyn Lesch, author Intelligence in the Digital Age: How the Search for Something Larger May Be Imperiled.

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 8, 2019 
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What is your book about and why did you write it?

My book is essentially an examination of how our current cyber age and people’s obsessive use of digital technologies may be affecting their attention spans, working memories, the depth of their emotive lives, and their capacity to think creatively in a manner that may make it increasingly difficult for those people who are interested in doing so to pursue a larger consciousness which exists on the other side of thought, memory, and the self.

After beginning with a look at how people’s attention spans, working memories, and capacity for deep thought and reading ae being imperiled by how people are addictively using their smart phones, tablets, and PCs, the book then continues with a discussion of how this may be occurring at a deeper level at which the brain creates short and long term memories, pays attention, and thinks creatively.

From there it explores how these negative effects may likewise be impeding the search for the sort of larger intelligence which thinkers-philosophers such as J. Krishnamurti or Alan Watts pursued simply because people who are inclined to explore the limits of their thinking minds, memories, or the past in pursuit of a greater awareness may lose much of their capacity to do so simply because they will have less access to those dynamics due to the effects of the digital world on their minds, brains, and emotive lives.

I wrote the book simply because I have spent much of my life attempting to explore the limits of my thinking mind and self in pursuit of a more expansive consciousness. So when the evidence began coming in concerning the effects which the Internet and people’s use of digital devices was having on the very dynamics to which they need to have full access in order to explore the possibility of a limitless awareness beyond thought and memory, I felt compelled to say something.

How can digital technologies affect our mental capacities and emotive lives in ways that make it more difficult to pursue a larger awareness?

For one thing, the Internet, as those such as Nicholas Carr who in his prescient book The Shallows have alluded to, is an interruption machine that is changing not just what we think but the process of thought itself by chipping away at our concentration and contemplation by presenting information to us in a fragmented manner that breaks our concentration into bits of unrelated knowledge. As it does so, we’re being habituated toward a permanent state of distraction in which our conscious mind is being incessantly interrupted in a manner that makes it increasingly difficult for us to focus not only on our own thoughts, but on the process of thought itself.
As a result of this, people will have less ability to perceive the potential illusory nature of thought and memory simply because they will have lost their once clear access to these things. For example, a realization of how thought can affect memory and one’s conception of the past in coming to an awareness of how illusory those dynamics can be is a critical step in attempting to live in a potentially limitless space beyond thought and memory; and in realizing how even the knowledge that proceeds from memory might itself be suspect simply because of how memory is essentially a creation of our thinking minds.

There is also of course the effect which the fragmented, jumpy awareness engendered by the Internet and people’s obsessive use of their digital devices is having on the possibility of them living with the sort of quiet mind which might allow a limitless consciousness to enter its spaces as it grows progressively still.

In addition, as people continually access sterile images on the plastic screens of their phones or PCS, it may well be the case that they are becoming habituated to an emotive life that is less vibrant than what their real-world experiences might present to them. And of course, a vibrant inner life is essential to pursuing a larger awareness. Also, as people’s emotive lives grow increasingly dulled by the effects of the digital world, they may well lose the capacity for direct insight, that aha moment that allows one to not only experience a greater awareness, but to also appreciate those works of great art, writing, or music which might help to lead people toward that larger awareness.

How did you get interested in this topic?

When I was younger, in my twenties, I had an interest in exploring both existentialism and the possibility of an awareness that was greater from what I had always known. I read books by Dostoevsky, Camus, Sartre, Hesse, etc. and for a brief period meditated using a certain technique for doing so. Yet I found myself still searching for that something larger.

When I was at Indiana University in Bloomington getting my teaching certification, I wandered into the main library one evening and while perusing the philosophy/spirituality section I came across a book titled The Awakening of Intelligence by a man I had never heard of named J.Krishnamurti. After scanning sections of the book, and then checking it out, I soon realized that here was a thinker who followed no predetermined path whatsoever to the truth (in fact, his statement “Truth is a pathless land” is one of his most famous).

That is, in urging others to reject in all preconceived practices, belief systems, or organized approaches to religion or spirituality, and instead urging others to simply examine the content of their fears, attachments, beliefs, and conditioning, as well as the nature of their thinking minds, memories, and how the process of thought creates fear, Krishnamurti was like a master psychologist who was always indirectly pointing toward something larger without actually limiting it by defining it.

And so, over time this attempt to explore the possibility of a larger consciousness not by following a certain belief system nor by engaging in certain spiritual practices, nor even by following someone as wise as Krishnamurti, but through the self-awareness that can potentially lead toward the limits of one’s thinking mind and one’s self has been what has been of uppermost importance to me in my attempt to expand my consciousness.
And of course, this is what has troubled me so much about our current Internet age; that people may be losing touch through their digital obsessions with the very same personal dynamics that are necessary for exploring the possibility of a larger consciousness.

What do you think is the effect of people constantly checking their phone, e-mail, social media, and websites? What sort of effect does that have on us?

As people jump around the Internet compulsively checking their e-mail, social media accounts, etc, they are being slowly but surely being habituated to a permanent state of distraction in which they are losing a certain amount of their capacity to concentrate on complex ideas, follow a lengthy conversation, or read a piece of writing at a point of real depth without leaving it too soon in order to concentrate on something else. All of these developments have already been well documented by a number of cognitive scientists and learning theorists.
However, as far as the effect of this on the possibility of people exploring a more expansive consciousness, there appear to be two things that might be particularly prescient. One is that as people’s attention is becoming more distracted and diffuse, they will inherently become less able to follow a single thought to its source in exploring the nature of their thinking mind and the process of thought itself.

The other harmful dynamic that is the result of people’s obsessive use of their PCs and phones is something that I see transpiring around me all the time. While riding the train downtown or while sitting in a waiting room waiting for my car to be serviced, I continually see that when people are left alone with their thoughts and emotions, they immediately take our their phone in order to avoid the potentially anxiety inducing dynamics of their inner lives, as a virtual crutch of sorts.

And if people are indeed using their phones in order to avoid staying with what might be taking place inside them, then there will of course be much less opportunity for them to understand the dynamics of their thoughts and fears in progressing toward something larger.

How does one balance the advantages of increased technology with the potential negatives?

One great irony of our current digital age is simply that as the immediate communication we now have with each other, and with knowledge itself, allows us to engage in all sorts of creative endeavors that simply wouldn’t have been possible thirty years ago, our capacity for creative thought itself may well be on the way toward becoming diminished by how people are using the very technologies that connect us so easily.

For one thing, creative thought is something that takes real concentration and likewise an attention to the particulars of what one is investigating; something that is at variance with the high-powered interruption machines that digital technologies can be, and with how people are often compulsively using them; both of which would appear to interrupt the flow state of complete immersion that is at the heart of creative thought.

For another, certain studies have demonstrated that when people attempt to concentrate on two streams of information or two specific tasks simultaneously, such as when people multitask, they are able to learn just as well as those who performed only one of the tasks, but at the at the same time they are less able to extend what they have learned to new situations. Of course, this latter is very much what the essence of creative discovery is all about.

In essence, being given the technologies to be more creative while at the same time people’s use of these same technologies may be affecting their actual capacity for creative thought itself may be like an astronomer who has discovered a new galaxy somewhere, but who doesn’t have the use of the proper telescope which would allow him to investigate it further.

Did you experience any sort of synchronicity or serendipity as you wrote this book? If so, how?

As I wrote the book, it really began to hit me how important this issue is to those of us living in the modern age. Ultimately, what we’re here on earth for during our short stay, as much as anything, is to investigate the possibility of a larger consciousness. And if the digital world is increasingly becoming an all-encompassing reality, with its potentially deleterious effects on the very dynamics necessary for the investigation of that larger awareness, then that’s a real problem. Could things eventually reach the point where there are literally no more great explorers of consciousness walking the earth because of what the digital word has done to people’s capacity to attend, their creative thought processes, and their potentially vibrant inner lives?

Anything else?

If the modern world is ever going to be able to come fully to grips with how the digital age and all of its devices might be negatively impacting human consciousness, a renewed emphasis on the significance of the inner life is going to have to take place; even to a certain extent in lieu of the current emphasis on social justice, political action, and the startling developments in modern technology.

That is, people are going to have to refocus on the significance of their inner lives, making them even more important than their convenient and often fascinating use of new technologies, and of the Web itself. An inner-directed life is the one necessary ingredient for pursing a more expansive consciousness; and if people grow too focused on social or political activism, or on how to use digital technologies in new and fascinating ways, this attention to the inner life can easily begin to fade from view.

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For more information about Lyn and his book, please visit his website at: https://lynlesch.com

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The Way of the Superior Man

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 7, 2019 

Deida The Way of the Superior Man – A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire is a book that immediately grabs your attention simply based on its title. The author, David Deida, backs up these claims in the title with a “no non-sense” practical guidebook for living a masculine life of integrity, authenticity and freedom.

David writes, “It is time to evolve beyond the macho jerk ideal, all spine and no heart…It is also time to evolve beyond the sensitive and caring wimp ideal, all heart and no spine.” The Way of the Superior Man presents the ultimate challenge — and reward — for today’s man: to discover the “unity of heart and spine” through the full expression of consciousness and love in the infinite openness of the present moment. Or as Ken Wilber puts it, “Finally, a guide for the noncastrated male. This book will offend and infuriate some, inspire and test others, but challenge virtually everybody.”

With straightforward advice, David Deida writes about the importance of living our true purpose in life. Often by using blunt examples, David also shows that the cost of not living our true purpose is a loss of strength, freedom and integrity which hurts our relationships, career and sex life. However, when we are pursuing our mission in life, we are filled with a sense of direction that results in a type of freedom, fulfillment and personal strength that helps us master the challenges of women, work and sexual desire.

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Book of Eli movie review

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 6, 2019 
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EliThe Book of Eli is a movie about a man, Eli, (Denzel Washington) who hears an inner voice telling him to carry a Sacred book “West” in a post-apocalyptic, desolate and violent world. Eli does not question this calling even though he is being offered nothing in return, except for protection. Eli’s willingness to carry out his mission is put to the test throughout his journey numerous times as people try to kill him and a companion (Mila Kunis) he is traveling with in an attempt to take the book from him. His inner calling has guided him to navigate and overcome a world filled with violence. Now, he must find the strength to meet this challenge head on.

I was skeptical going into this movie because I thought it was just going to be some science-fiction, action-film about an apocalyptic world. However, I am glad I saw The Book of Eli. One message in the movie that really resonated with me is the willingness to trust and fight for your inner callings simply for the sake of serving some higher purpose. Eli is driven by his inner voice to carry a Sacred book to the West. He does not know exactly why he is being guided to do this, but he does it because deep down he knows it’s the right thing to do.

Additionally, Eli continues to trust even though he has not reached his destination after a long and arduous journey. In one scene, a companion he is with asks him how long he has been traveling. Eli tells her that it has been 30 years and she replies, “Do you think you might be lost?” But, Eli continues to trust that he is not lost and that he will be protected if he carries out his calling to bring the book to the West. This scene inspires us to continue to trust that we will be protected if we follow our callings — even though it may appear that we are lost.

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Q&A with Fiona Aedgar, Karmic Astrologer

Posted by Matt Welsh 
· December 5, 2019 
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Below is my Q&A with Fiona Aedgar about her work as a karmic astrologer. For more information about her work, please visit https://fionaaedgar.com

What is a karmic and esoteric astrologer? How did you get interested in that?

I’ve been passionate about Astrology since my sister introduced me to “star signs” in the 90’s. I identified partially with my Sun sign of Cancer, but it was only when I discovered the rest of my chart that it really clicked with me. Most people know their Sun sign, but did you know that the rest of the planets in our solar system are equally as important in the birth chart? The moon sign reflects our past lives, instincts and private feelings, so it’s a mistake to only focus on the sun sign. Each person’s birth, or natal chart is totally unique to them and real astrology is never vague but is always precise and accurate. Studying Astrology quickly became an obsession for me, and twenty years on, I’m still discovering new things about my own chart! I have always been fascinated by the topic of reincarnation, and one of my skills is to identify past lives, karma, and the progress of the soul, through my clients’ birth charts. There are some important points on the chart which indicate where the person should be heading to, and the type of energy that they’re supposed to be working with, in order to grow spiritually and fulfil their mission in this lifetime.   

Can you give some examples of your work and the type of impact it has had on someone? 

Clients often come to me feeling frustrated that they’re not getting ahead in life as they would like to and when I examine their charts, it usually turns out that they’re working against the karmic points that I mentioned previously. When working in harmony with the birth chart, much progress can be made in a short period of time. This includes progress in many areas such as relationships, career, or general happiness. Relationship astrology is very useful as it can be used to gauge compatibility with another person even before we start dating them or to figure out why we attract a certain type of person over and over again and how to break that cycle if it’s a negative one. My clients also hire me to pick important dates for them, such as when getting married. It’s important to never get married on a Mercury or Venus retrograde and to find a date that’s compatible with both charts, otherwise the marriage may not last. The birth chart clearly shows our wounds from childhood which have a massive impact on the relationships that we form as adults. I’ve helped many clients enter happy relationships by identifying wounds that they had suppressed and emotional habits that they were unaware of. I’ve also helped my clients to find career success by identifying skills and talents that they previously didn’t see in themselves. 

Have your predictions ever been “off” or wrong. How do you explain that? 

I can advise my clients of the best time to take action, such as entering a new relationship, moving home or starting a new job. Astrology is a huge influence but we have to put in some work ourselves to make the most of it. For example: I see that a client will have a stellium of benefic planets in her 7th house of relationships, making it highly likely that she’ll form a romantic partnership during this time, but for that to happen, she has to allow herself to be open to dating and trying something which may be out of her comfort zone, such as using online dating sites or going to singles nights. It’s unlikely that she’ll meet someone if she stays in the house every night, watching TV, instead of making the most of this period. So my job is to identify the periods of time when the planets align to create those golden windows of opportunity. I prefer to see Astrology as “fortune making” rather than “fortune telling.” Ultimately we have free will and have to work with the universe in order to manifest our desires, and when doing so, anything is possible. 

How can believing in reincarnation help us in our journey with our current life?

 I find that many people have skills and talents that they’re unaware of, and we can use the birth chart to identify those. These are skills that they learned in other lifetimes and can be anything from spiritual gifts, writing, art, to wood working. We can also identify relationships with others that were formed in past lives, and what the karma is between the individuals. Reincarnation also shows us that we don’t only have one chance to get things right and that when our loved ones pass on, we will enjoy life on earth with them again.  

How do you think our past lives affect our current life? 

Phobias and fears can be caused by past life trauma. For example, I had a client who had a terrible phobia of snakes, plagued by nightmares involving the creatures, and we did some past life work to figure out the cause. It turned out that snakes caused a horrible death for her in a lifetime that occurred in the 10th century. Simply by talking about this death, and releasing the energy, was enough for her to make some real progress in healing her phobia. Past lives also explain why we’re so drawn to certain activites and people. For example, in my own chart, it’s clear that I’ve been an Astrologer in many lifetimes! My husband and I have some aspects in our astrological synastry that point towards relationships in previous lifetimes which explains why I felt such a connection with him within minutes of meeting him for the first time.  Sometimes, trauma from other incarnations can manifest as physical illness in the body. 

 What have been some life lessons you have learned about yourself through astrology? 

Astrology explains the reason why I felt so unfulfilled when I was working a 9-5 job in I.T! My chart clearly shows that I need to be self employed, in full control of my job and daily routine, and working in a spiritual area that brings healing and happiness to others. I’m happy to be now doing what I love and fulfilling my destiny in helping others to navigate their lives. I also discovered how certain events in my childhood had affected me on a deep, psychological level, and how best to work with that.  

Have you experienced any moments of serendipity or synchronicity in your work? If so, what was that like and can you give an example? 

I often find that many different clients approach me with the same problem, during a certain period of time, or that individual clients who share an astrological placement in common, for example moon in Aries, book readings with me at the same time. This can be explained by the energy of the current motion of the planets in the skies making the same aspect in the birth charts which share some placements. I’ve also discovered some of my own soul family through my work!    

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