Soul Journey

When we first decide to write, we feel good about itâ€"we have memories and stories that form who we are. We want to explore ourselves, to capture times long gone and preserve them in story form. To leave a legacy about our lives. But other voices compete with our writingâ€"“what will people think; you should be ashamed; you will embarrass the family. Don’t air dirty laundry; you know only part of the truth, so be quiet. Your mother will roll over in her grave if she found out you wrote that.” We all know these voices. They make us throw down the pen, sit back and turn on the TV. We don’t want to lose our family. We don’t want to make them angry.[..]

This book includes 133 herbs & foods of various origins and easy-to-understand information on the uses, preparations and ways to combine many of these herbs to produce the most potent results. The author, Mark Pedersen, herbal research chemist, is very thorough in his descriptions and documentation. He has written both Nutritional Herbology and Nutritional Herbology Volume II. These two books have been revised and put into this one book to create a better, expanded volume than either of its two predecessors. It’s well referenced for both beginner and expert herbalists--another good addition to the natural healer’s library. The introduction includes definitions,[..]

Fleas are annoying, but they can also cause health issues with your pet. A single flea can quickly multiply and will infest all household pets, as well as furniture, carpet and the yard. A female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day. It's best to avoid fleas at all costs. With cats, keep them indoors and away from other pets. If you have a dog, use a topical application such as advantage. Follow the instructions and apply the topical (skin) application on a consistent basis. In northern climate begin applying in early spring and ending in late fall. If you live in an area where the temperatures do not get below freezing, apply topical applications throughout the year. The topical[..]

There are different types of animal abuse and neglect. Many animals are abused and neglected simple due to overpopulation. According to statistics from the Humane Association of the United States, we kill over 4 million companion animals each year. Most of these animals are adoptable. At one time, this statistic was 17 million so we have made substantial progress but need to work smarter and harder so that we can end unintentional abuse and neglect. Getting people to take responsibility to spay and neuter pets is critical. Think about the prolific nature of animals. A single cat and her first year kittens can produce upwards of 150 cats within a three year period. The statistics for dogs[..]

Have you ever wondered who you are if you are not busy? Busy taking care of other people, busy working, busy doing "stuff"? Years ago, due to a serious foot injury, I was forced to stop doing things. I couldn't exercise, I couldn't drive, I couldn't distract myself by continuously running around, and I noticed that I slipped into a mild depression. This may have been due, in part, to the fact that I wasn't exercising regularly, but the biggest awareness that I came to was, "Who am I if I am not being of service?" It was fascinating how that question literally shook the very essence of who I thought that I was. For years, I have been a mom, a wife, a single parent, an educator and a[..]

Most people raised in the United States strive to avoid poverty. We work 50-60 hours a week, save, read investment advice and often place value on people based on their financial status. I grew up in a small town close to the Canadian boarder. On a world wide scale I wouldn't call my hometown impoverished, but on a national scale it distinctly falls far below the national average income levels. My aunt calls my hometown "the armpit of the nation" because of the harsh environment which has plagued economic development since it was first settled in the late 1600's. The long dark winters are a breeding ground for depression. Despite the economic and climatic challenges, I like to visit[..]

Branding is the creation of a name, name layout and symbols or designs working together to represent a company. Good branding creates a lasting first impression that is unique and easily identifies your company. Ideally, branding should catch the consumer's eye, make a good impression and provide potential consumers information about the services offered. A couple of well known corporations that effectively use branding are McDonalds--think golden arches and Macintosh--an apple with a missing bite. Even if your company is small or just forming, you still want to begin name recognition by incorporating branding during the early stages of business. When working with a graphic designer to[..]

If you are looking to have a psychic reading done it is very important that you go to a good reader. Unfortunately, just as in any industry, there are people who say that they can do something and all they are doing is ripping you off. These people are simply taking advantage of you because you are looking for answers. There are good psychics out there that can and will do a reading that will help you. A good psychic is going to be more concerned about you than the money they are making for your reading. In order to find a good psychic you first have to understand what psychics are and what they do. First and foremost, they cannot pick winning lottery numbers for you so that you can[..]

My daughter puts her arms around me, her brown eyes soft and beckoning. Her rounded belly and motherly curves rest against me, and for a moment I choke up. She is pregnant with a girl baby whose middle name will be Joy like mine. She will be my first grand-daughter, and my second grandchild. I was named Joy by my great-grandmother, Blanche, the mother of my grandmother Lulu, who spent much of her childhood living with Blanche's mother. When Lulu was a young woman, she abandoned her daughter Josephine. Josephine abandoned me when I was four years old, leaving me with her mother. What a heritage! When I look at my daughter, I see the images of my foremothers in my mind—my beautiful but[..]

During a Reiki treatment the client lays down fully clothed in a quiet safe space, meditative gentle music is very useful in creating a nice environment. You should make sure that you are not going to be disturbed for the length of the session. So make sure that the phone is switched of and you will not be having any interruptions. Make sure that your client is warm and comfortable, a mattress on the floor makes a good treatment area but make sure that you can get all around your client and wont make yourself stiff by bending to much. You can then state your intention to give a healing session, for example: I intend to give (name) a Reiki healing, I ask that all energies flow for the[..]

A host of opportunities to enjoy healing arts workshops and seminars are available. You can expand your expertise with a one-day, three-day, week-long, or longer workshop or seminar in any of the healing and holistic arts you may wish. Most training programs for workshops and seminars are designed for continuation of adult education. Workshops and seminars are opportunities to quickly improve your understanding and practice in yoga, massage, aromatherapy, essential oils, bodywork, feng shui, reflexology, acupuncture, physiology, spiritual sensitivity, counseling techniques, self understanding, meditation skills, and much, much more. Workshops and seminars each offer a somewhat different[..]

In this day of advanced technology, most people have failed to rely on their intuition. Many people are failing to recognise what their inner voice is telling them to do.It is because of this failure to recognise the inner self or higher consciousness that has led to the failure of many people to make wise decisions. Because of the regression that the psychic self has been pushed to,it is being found that many decisions which people are taking is in no way helping this planet to be a better place to live in.Studies in the different science related subjects have proved that all species that exist in this world are linked to each other.It is only when we learn to recognise our psychic[..]

Handwriting is an electrical impulse originating in the brain. The hand (foot or mouth) and the pen are its tools. Writing is not an aimless movement. The writer has to work out a definite manuscript and to overcome all the psychological, physical and intellectual difficulties which hinder this accomplishment. Handwriting gives you an account of how the writer works, plans, arranges and overcomes difficulties. It will also tell you something of their standard of intelligence, memory, education, skill, energy, vitality, abilities and discipline. This information has multiple uses. Neuro-Linguistic programming tests in America have shown that the fingertips can transmit brain sensations.[..]

There's no reason to pay big bucks for Windows software. There are literally hundreds of free applications out there that perform the same tasks as the commercial applications. Below are the top 20 picks for 2009 as selected by The Computer Psychic. (Download link is at the end of this article.) 1. Google Chrome A faster, more stable web browser. It starts faster, it loads pages faster, it's simpler to use. Forget Internet Explorer and Firefox. Try Chrome. 2. Macrium Reflect A backup solution that will create complete disk images as well as incremental backups. Save your backups to a network drive or burn them directly to CD or DVD. 3. OpenOffice.org The premier Microsoft Office[..]

Everyone's talking about an economic downturn or recession. So, I thought this astrologer could put her piece in too - just for the non-astrologers. A special note for non-astrologers - this article is more for your benefit than for astrologers, because we already have this information. This is for you to give you foreknowledge of what you can expect over the next few years - and to alleviate your fears and helplessness in the face of the upcoming events. We are NOT victims - the Universe is NEVER out to get us!!! We are about to enter a strong period of challenging aspects between Saturn, planet of boundaries and structures and Uranus, the planet associated with breaking boundaries and[..]

The aura we possess is a kind of energy field that exists around us. It is being continually generated and simultaneously radiated out of us, thus being a primary indicator of our present status. There are many who don't believe in the concept mostly because they cannot see it. It needs practice and ability to focus to be able to feel or see a person's aura. People possess a weak aura due to many reasons. A good bodily health is very important requisite for a good aura. It is notable that the vice-versa is also true. We shall find out more on what affects our aura and how to take care of it. It is said that a person's aura can extends even to about ten to fifteen feet around him/her.[..]

Here we will discuss the true nature of psychic self defense, what it means to have an aura, who has it and how it can be developed to serve a person better in life, bringing more meaning to one's existence. An aura is the reflection of your inner self and everything in this world has an aura; everything that contains matter has secret energy within it even though it may not be apparent while some people or objects may have a more visible luminescence due to having a stronger psychic self defense. An aura can be of different shapes, sizes and colors but they all reflect combined negative and positive energies and physical and mental state of a person. Some common auras are typically red,[..]

Remote viewing is the unexplained, but scientifically acknowledged ability to see something that is hidden from physical view, something that is usually separated by some distance. Known as PSI, it is classified as a paranormal ability and is sometimes thought of as ESP, clairvoyance, precognition, or telepathy. Used extensively as an intelligence gathering tool, the US government funded PSI research for over twenty years from the end of world war two through to the 1970s and used it to train 'psychic spies' during the Cold War. Known as part of the Star Gate project, the results were irrefutable: remote viewing is not only possible, but as an innate ability that everyone possesses,[..]

So you've heard about spoon bending and you've heard about other psychic phenomenon that you thought would be great if you could just learn how to do it. The problem is that most people want to do it for all the wrong reasons and are mislead into thinking that it is something that can be done easily. You can't easily bend a spoon with just using you're mind and a few simple tricks. You can't read someone's thoughts easily by just following a simple guideline and the willingness to try. It will take real commitment and a true desire to suspend your self-limiting beliefs and accept in your heart that you are more than you think you are. You must accept and practice a daily regiment of[..]

Samhain, on 31st October, is more commonly known as Halloween, and is when the Witch's year commences. Halloween is rather like New Year's Eve to a Witch, as she watches one year end and a new one begin. Halloween is the most important festival of the Witch's year and is when a Witch looks back on the past, honours it, and then looks forward to the future. Because of this, Halloween is believed to be very significant for divination (foretelling the future), as it belongs neither to the old year nor yet to the new one. It is a time to remember past loved ones, and also a time to look to the future. It is a time for both beginnings and endings. This very special day is considered one of[..]

"It is mostly our belief that cures us, not just the substance we're prescribed to take". This passage of healing philosophy is said to be the technical explanation of veteran doctors about faith healers. Aside from our physical thrive to concur our diseases, spiritual strength of positivity is more than fifty percent capable of the revitalization process. Laughter, love and contentment are proven effective and best in uplifting downed souls and ill-drowned physiques. It's supported with a story I gathered about a great-grandmother of 25, a grandmother of 17 and a mother of six sons. Sylvia, 91, told me her story of struggle and survival during the war in her country that opened her[..]

In this article, we learn the power of aura, how it is reflected in our personalities and ways in which we can develop our psychic self defense in order to lead happier, calmer and more satisfactory lives. With modern living being so stressful and filled with competition, there is a need to build up inner resilience and peacefulness from within so as to survive and enjoy the joys of life. One can do this by strengthening one's aura and building up an effective, positive and strong aura so they get the power to meet with any challenges head-on. Yes, you can strengthen your aura and self-defense to build up a safety ring around you so no one can harm you through their negative vibes that[..]

Spreads are the way in which Tarot cards are organized in a formal manner for conducting a reading. Ideally, in a spread, there are a fixed number of cards which are drawn and are placed in a pattern, where each position stands for something. So, depending on the card drawn and the position where it stood at, the reader can interpret the meaning of the Tarot card. Here, I am going to tell you some easy Tarot card spreads which you can use for simple readings. In each of these spreads, you just lay out the cards in a straight line. But before we go ahead, a little discussion about the methods of drawing the cards: some people prefer to shuffle the deck and make a fan of the cards and draw[..]

In this article, we are going to take a quick look at astral projection experiences. What are they....and what IS the truth about astral travel and associated paranormal phenomena? The simple truth is that ANY real study of science and spirituality reveals a whole HOST of things that we simply cannot explain in our current paradigm of understanding....and ANYONE who tries to tell you otherwise most likely has NOT fully explored the facts! Filed Under: Astral Projection Experiences -An Overview of Data There have been MANY remarkable experiences reported by those well versed in astral projection. Did you know that psychic extraordinaiire Alex Tanous was studied in a lab setting by MANY[..]

For centuries people, not only witches, have been using spells to bring about changes in their lives. Usually spell casting is seen as a long and complicated process with many components, such as chants, ingredients & planetary phases, for optimum results. But if you don't have the time or the resources will fast spells work? In a word, yes! It isn't all about what you use in spell casting. The most important aspects of any spell are your intention and your focus. To give you an example of a fast, powerful spell think about legends of families being placed under a curse after falling foul of an evil old woman. In an instant she had focused on the family with the intention of doing[..]

If your like me and many others, the thought of discovering your past life is really intriguing. Can you think of anything more exciting than finding out who you were in a past life and what sort of life you lived? The answers to many questions in this life can be found in the past one. Do you find yourself strangely drawn to a specific culture other than your own? It could be a sign that you were once of a different ethnicity. I for example, have always found myself strangely fascinated with Japanese culture. I'm not Japanese, and yet the Japanese language has always seemed native to me. It did not take much effort for me to learn and become fluent in it. I was not surprised, to have a[..]

So often in this life we take for granted our basic needs to survive, such as the air we breathe, not to mention the other very important ingredient LIGHT. It is no coincidence that our lungs are called lights in animals. The first two letters of the word Lungs derive from the root word for Light. Other examples of this are words such as Lucid, Luminous or even Lucifer (The fallen Angel of Light). So, it would seem we were not just intended to breathe air, but light as well. A man named John Ott, spent 60 years studying the effects of natural and artificial light on plant, animal and human life. He concluded, that, light energy is the most powerful ignition system of all biological[..]

Clouds have many symbolic meanings. In general, clouds symbolize revelation. Since they come in layers, they symbolize the unveiling of an answer or solution to something that has been bothering a person. On the other hand, they can also symbolize things that can cloud one's judgment or reasoning. Sometimes they also symbolize a confused state of mind. Tarot card meanings that have the clouds as a symbol are lovers, wheel, tower, judgment, world, Ace of Swords, 3 of Swords, 5 of Swords, Page of Swords, King of Swords, Ace of Cups, 4 of Cups, 7 of Cups, Ace of Wands and, Ace of Pentacles. Clouds come in many shapes and forms. Thus, the interpretation of the clouds as a symbol can also[..]

We normally attribute the term psychics to people who can transmit energy or information without using any physical process. Further, this particular energy that enables them to do so is called psychic energy. However the question that often comes across is whether psychic energy is real or not. Innumerable people think it to be nonexistent as they themselves have never experienced anything of such sort. They probably have not even heard of it or have had a bad experience with some imposter who pretended to be psychic in order to extract money from innocent people. A number of researchers have linked psychic energies with hypnosis, dreaming, meditation, and drug use. These energies can[..]

Energy. Its all about energy. All matter is made up of condensed energy. What if there is also an energy that ties everyone together. Call it Dark matter, the astral plane or whatever you want. I will call it the astral or energy field for my own ease. When I perform a magick spell I am tapping into that energy field. I touch my mind on the fabric of the universe in order to nudge it towards my desires. The basic idea behind any magic ritual is to open the mind to this energy. To expand ones awareness and connect with the energy that binds everything in existence. This is not easy, we are condensed energy, but we do not connect with flowing energy well. If you have ever been shocked by[..]

Many people find it amazing that in this day and age where technology is become more and more advanced and scientific facts seem to explain more mysteries of the world with each day that there is still a huge market for psychic reading and other forms of paranormal/non-scientific method. Psychic reading dates back thousands of years, throughout history people have been reported to possess a certain gift for foretelling the future or relating past events in great detail in which they couldn't have possibly known. While in any other area of life whether plumbers, car mechanics or fortune tellers, there are charlatans, frauds and cheats and people who use more psychological tricks than[..]

It is always advisable to get into astrology (and studies on the same), only after completing understands the astronomy well. In olden days, there were sages and people like sages who were able to say with their athma vision things likely to happen (good or bad) and planetary conjunctions/afflictions. In the modern day, we do not have such great sages, but we have the NASA scientists and very powerful telescopes/Skylab and satellites giving updated information about planets, its qualities/movements etc. Though scientists world over will never agree that astrology is true, but astrologers should make use of their reports and findings for the purpose of predictions, as we get the[..]