change warrior

demons & dragons

2012-01-14T13:28:00.001-05:00

2012 is truly testing my mettle. . . .

I am an emotional creature - emotionally driven and persuaded.

I have grown more sensitive to their presence while removing myself from their effect - at varying levels of success.

2012 is the time to face my dragons - nowhere to run or hide.

Not so much succeeding in overcoming them as learning to embrace who I am even more.

post Xmas & pre New Year

2011-12-26T20:32:00.000-05:00

How were we affected by events this holiday season? Leading up to, Xmas day itself and looking towards 2012?

Did the actual experience match all the anticipated expectations? Pass or fail? And how does it then affect what's yet to come?

Much to reflect on and contemplate indeed! Pros and Cons? Highs and Lows? What worked and what did not?

What new experiences have we racked up? Any new relationships? What was that like? How did matters go? What mattered the most?

Whatever the outcome are our hearts filled with wonder, delight and appreciation? Do we welcome this new year?

holiday countdown

2011-12-10T22:18:00.000-05:00

Five more days until I see my beloved child! Although I've been counting down looong ago for this date as it draws closer I witness myself going into hyper-reality.

The buildup is further augmented by the holidays and all the attendant history over The 12 Days of Xmas. Christian, commercial, or secular overtones seethe and roil around us - blowing smokescreens that cloud any clarity.

Living and working in NYC amps this all up. As the cheer crescendos over blaring horns, show windows, twinkling lights and frost in the air the hustle and the bustle are no longer a grind. Instead they lighten us all up.

Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving vs. Black Friday

2011-11-25T16:01:00.002-05:00

On this special day we give thanks for our countless blessings - a life well lived and filled with love.

Only in America do we then rush off on a mad shopping spree the day after.

Instead of immersing ourselves and imbibing of this bountiful cornucopia - we flock like lemmings toward sales of just about anything and everything.

Spurned on by lack we get all aquisitive and competitive for material things of no consequence.

Yet we act like they should matter the most. Ah the inate insanity of the human being.

a life simply & fully lived

2011-11-06T20:55:00.000-05:00

miss someone? . . . . call
want to meet? . . . . invite
want to be understood? . . . . explain
want understanding? . . . . share
have a question? . . . . ask
want something? . . . . declare it
don't like something? . . . . say so
like it? . . . . express appreciation

it's best to express ourselves, rather than wait in expectation

we have one life. . . .live it well

the stories we tell ourselves

2011-10-22T13:19:00.000-04:00

What is your story?

Do you have a story you call your very own? Is your story so much a part of you that it is what is running you?

With every breath we take we hold the power to create that which we step into and live to be.

Our drive and desire are powered by our passion. How it is expressed is crucial to how it manifests.

Do we worry, angst and obsess? Or do we allow, appreciate and collaborate?

Are our heart and spirit healthy, hale and happy? Or are we operating from toxic psyches and dysfunctional behaviors?

Do we inspire confidence and trust? Are we confident and trusting our wisdom and understanding?

Can we worship at the altar of our Truth?

Be light, delight and enlighten.

This is how we honor our self, each other and live a blessed life.

life lessons

2011-10-05T12:18:00.000-04:00

In honor of Teacher's Day and in praise of all my teachers thru the years. . . .

Count yourself miraculously blessed indeed if at any time in your life you have had the sheer good luck to have a teacher push open the doors to your possible probables - awakening your awareness and igniting your spirit thru other ideas and perspectives.

Hooking your imagination and drawing you into magical mysterious worlds so that - in however imperfect but distinct a voice of your own - you learn to grasp, formulate, and express your self, your hopes, your aspirations, and your desires.

In my idyllic island paradise the first AHA! moment I experienced that moved me out of my fixation with myself as the center of my universe was at 13 when I started high school. I was enrolled in classes with two English teachers who were polar opposites - inside and out.

One class taught the lyricism in literature and writing. The other class taught the mechanics of language and grammar. Both teachers demanded the best and were strict disciplinarians. One taught what she loved and the other worked as a teacher.

When we struggled with the convolutions of Olde English, one teacher had us listen to Shakespeare's plays narrated by Sir Lawrence Olivier. When we mutilated conjugations, the other teacher would shame us with her snarky sarcasm.

We bloomed in one class and were shaken to the core in the other. Either way, like young saplings we weathered thru and grew up. Some better with the wear than others.

By their example I learned from both teachers what worked and what did not. The experience taught me how to approach life - happily or not.

We can choose to learn our life lessons from a school of hard knocks. Or we can illuminate life with the wonder and delight of discovery, change, and challenges.

Either way the choice is ours completely.

free falling fall

2011-09-23T13:10:00.001-04:00

In the three days since I've been down this road the trees have begun to turn. So much can change in just a matter of days or in an instant. Who we are, what we do and how we evolve can all happen at any moment. Why then do we go about our lives believing otherwise?

We go about our lives pretending that being ok is good enough and even worth being grateful for. Instead of focusing on blessings and consecrating our lives in sacred ceremony we put one foot in front of the other and fall into mindless routine.

All along the way three days ago there was a languorous misty rain falling. Lots of birds flocking overhead migrating south with the weather change. All along the way I thought lovingly of how this route has entranced me for life. How delightful it is to be back.

Boundless energy and irrepresible joy fill my being with bold daring for the fate and destiny I careen towards. I am propelled forward by a raptuous sensuality that awaits. In tense anticipation and voluptuous expectation - I feel tingling ripples twanging tightly all over me.

I give free reign to the physical desire that drives my dementia. Reliving the sensual abandonment of previous torrid encounters. Willingly held hostage by my beloved thief of hearts. I am made aware of being vitally alive - that life is full of wonder and surprise, that hope brings possible probables.

As long as I have this sacred space I have a refuge for my soul and a haven to express my spirit. For succor and relief from pettiness and triviality. So I don't fall for the urge to sweat the small stuff. Taking my beloved self to distant realms, off to dream in pursuit of bold adventures, ineffable visions and heady interludes.

Reflections on My ARP Process

2011-09-03T09:58:00.000-04:00

Completing the process of writing my action research project (ARP) was a journey of self discovery, reflection, contemplation, and realization. With the final segment of the course winding up for the class, this adventure continues to unfold and reveal facets and perspectives that contribute to my ongoing learning and expansion. The development of this ARP for my Masters in Adult Education and Training (MAED) led to the enhancement of possibilities, potential, and myself as well.

As a result I have undergone many changes. In the process of advocating for evidence based practices and practitioner as researcher approaches, I shifted from behavioral to constructivist in both learning and instruction. As an adult educator and training facilitator I have developed a holistic and collaborative approach in my learning environment. Instead of sharing what I know I would rather design and create a healthy and inclusive space that nourishes, nurtures, and empowers diverse learning opportunities - for my learners and myself. By providing a safe environment that honors and respects exploration and experiment more sharing and exchange can occur among stakeholders.

Applying this educational constructs in instruction gave me the experience of leading by example and collaborating with my learners in discussion, dialogue, expression, action, and implementation. This was a powerful and successful means of encouraging and empowering learners to explore and expand their own discoveries. This contributed and led to changes that affected us all in positive ways. The more my learners took ownership of their performance and achievements the more accountable and fulfilled they were about their attitude, learning, and themselves - as was I too. In our collaborations between community centers in the United States and the Philippines we all became more eager, enthusiastic, and enthused by our collective teamwork and synergy.

Incorporating and integrating technology also added benefits and advantages especially in enhanced accessibility and convenience. It allowed each learner to explore and progress at their own pace. It helped tremendously when dealing with participants from diverse parts of the world and working from different time zones and distinct cultures. The andragogical methods of this constructivist and holistic learning system we built together greatly improved, supported, and strengthened our communication and interaction. It also helped us stay in touch with each other more immediately during sessions and even after graduating from enrolled programs. In the process I have been able to clearly develop and designate benchmarks that sustain my original vision for incorporating technology to enhance, extend, and expand existing curricula.

The whole experience of completing this ARP has been such a roller coaster of highs and crashes. Too often while grappling with my ARP it felt like I was wrestling with all my demons and angels in the process. I am grateful to our instructor for keeping us clear and walking us thru the process, which really made a huge impact and difference to me. One I hope to live up to when in class with my learners as well.

Unlike my previous classes, where I would grapple with individual facets and components - too concerned with getting the technical stuff handled and working right - the direction and support in this class gave me the perspective, precision, and persistence as each piece began to fall into place and I was able to reconnect once again with the vision and purpose of why I wanted to do this particular ARP. Just like the Mr. Holland character in the movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” I deeply and sincerely offer my abject appreciation and profuse gratefulness for the assistance, care, and support I was generously accorded to come up with a stellar opus.

Lessons Learned and Insights Gained

1. What have you learned from the completed Action Research process?

As a student, lifelong learner, adult educator, and independent consultant the tools and techniques I acquired to build my online portfolio have been valuable and multiple. Personally and professionally I can track and review my own performance, progress, and presentation more immediately and hands on. The information and statistics I have accumulated these past two years have deepened my knowledge, understanding, and reflections on my learning and progress. Keeping and updating a digital portfolio is a precious tool I have grown to appreciate and will continue to apply in my work and in my life.

The research provided a fresh perspective on how participants learn, absorb, and adapt the concepts and theories presented. Working on this ARP clearly documents and illustrates the application and implementation from theoretical learning to actual manifestation. I am gratefully appreciative of having had this wonderful experience and I look forward to its continued unfoldment.

2. What would you do differently?

I would have reviewed the series of ARP courses more closely at the beginning of being enrolled in this MAED Program. I would have collaborated more with my assigned academic adviser, enrollment counselor, and academic board to preview and schedule classes and instructors that were the best fit for my learning style and chosen ARP topic. I would definitely have scheduled my first ARP class more closely to the second one. I also would have chosen to take my chosen elective in between the second and third ARP classes instead of taking these classes back to back as I did. That would have allowed me more time to reflect, absorb, and contemplate so I could have come up with better adjustments to my ARP.

3. What would you recommend to students who are entering this process?

The student can only prepare as much as they can as well as they can within the parameters dictated by the program and the institution. Based on my sole experience my recommendations for improving the preparation process for students would be directed at UoP in general and its academic board in particular. Considering the ARP is the lynch pin upon which the MAED Program is anchored - currently how the three ARP courses are set up individually (for both instructors and students) and its independent implementation are ineffectual at best and lame by a worst case scenario for instructional fulfillment and success of outcome.

Because there is no or very little prior coordination or ongoing collaboration between the three classes, many students end up trashing what they created in ARP1 by the time they get to ARP2. Or if they choose to keep the same topic, much time and effort is invested revising and adjusting their material to match it up with crucial requirements. The pressure and stress could be greatly reduced if the workload between ARP1 (which at present is too lightweight and inconsequential) and ARP2 (which is too technically heavy and not more clearly defined) could be more equally distributed. This may call for extending ARP1 into a six week session instead of its current four week time frame.

4. What would have helped you to be more successful with your action research project?

The whole ARP curriculum is too theoretical in approach overall. Providing students with written requirements beforehand is not adequate enough. I believe UoP would have higher satisfaction rates on the ARP program if preparation workshops were incorporated as program prerequisites. Otherwise the gap between what ARP1 provides and what will actually be required for ARP2 is totally inadequate in preparing the learner and addressing their ARPs.

5. Did you discover new resources or skill sets that will help you to continue to grow or to develop in your professional or personal life?

Yes, I definitely appreciated being taught the intricacies of grant application and proposal writing. I am also grateful to the many instructors and teams I had the privilege of working with. Their contributions (both positive and challenging) have greatly enhanced and expanded my world and experience.

6. What were some challenges? How did you overcome them?

I learned early on that although I enrolled in the MAED program for my own reasons, objectives, and purposes this only worked when I was matched well with like minded individuals who shared or understood what I was working toward. I had the opportunity to come across an inflexible and highly dogmatic instructor in one class that just about killed all my interest in pursuing this MAED program to its end. How it was so ineptly handled by UoP’s academic board only further soured the experience. Good for me that I had high enough grades and performed well enough in other classes to not have had too adverse an effect on my overall output.

It did not assist me in the least that the academic advisor assigned to me was also enrolled in the same program I was taking - only several subjects behind as I had started the program a few weeks ahead of her. I think my expectations and complaints only managed to scare and intimidate her. Too bad really as I had hoped to continue on with a doctorate after this. It is clear now that enjoyable as my MAED experience was here at UoP it is not where I would return for more advanced education. I need an educational institution that fosters a more creative and expansive attitude.

overused, misused & abused

2011-08-23T12:02:00.001-04:00

Who are the loved ones we would die for?

What price do we pay for the love we wish for?

We love the most the ones who love us the most. Or do we? Do we not instead overuse, misuse and abuse those we are closest to? What price do we pay in this fatal dance?

I love. You love. We love.

Practice paves the way to perfection. Investing in it more raises its success rate. Why not allow it to nourish and nurture us then?

Why do we expect love to come naturally when we are neglectful? We desire but are we willing to invest all for the immaterial and intangible that hold no guarantees?

In earnest or in fancy what do we depend or rely on from our loved ones? How do we express our love? What do we do to be loving, lovable and beloved?

Is our dance coordinated, collaborative, co-creative? Is our step light, love and delight filled? Are we in sync or at odds?

Do we possess the balance, focus and clarity to commit to our chosen dreams and direction?

Now? Always? Forever?

a wedding, a funeral & finding love - all over the place

2011-08-14T13:30:00.000-04:00

These past weeks have definitely been a roller coaster of emotions played out in the arena of life.

A dear friend was married back home. While another was buried.

Beloved friends were over looking for their prodigal son. Glad to report all's well that ended very well.

I flew cross country on a hellacious 12 hour adventure with consequences I will only hear from in 30 days.

All this and more and I am back home - in love and loving my life as it unfolds as it was meant to - with purpose and direction.

achievement & fulfillment

2011-07-30T17:33:00.002-04:00

All done with the first four chapters of my ARP - already I feel like a champion!

This action research project is the second to last class of my master in adult education and training.

I had to write four chapters of research based on over 25 literature reviews.

Creating the charts, graphs and tables to substantiate this just about drove me to destruction!

In the final class (which begins next week) we write the fifth and final chapter and publish the approved paper online.

puff! PUFF!!! final home stretch - four more weeks and I am done and graduated. . . .on to bigger and better stuff! ! ! the real thing

wild & vulnerable

2011-07-17T21:08:00.003-04:00

I listened to the Eurithmics song, 17 Again. Love that Annie Lennox!

The YouTube video reminded me that yup! those times where like negotiating thru a war zone and mine field of an untamed heart and primal instincts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k-hU_YPL7o&feature=related

Today I am comforted by the wisdom in Rumi's ecstatic poetry. . . .

Love came, and became like blood in my body.

It rushed through my veins and encircled my heart.

Everywhere I looked, I saw one thing.

Love's name written. . . .

on my limbs, on my left palm, on my forehead,

on the back of my neck, on my right big toe. . . .

Oh, my friend, all that you see of me

is just a shell, and the rest belongs to love. . . .

Mawlana Jalal Al-Din Al-Rumi
Philosopher, Sage & Sufi Saint

I'm back. . . .

2011-07-14T12:07:00.000-04:00

I took a longer break than planned - figured turning 55 was a good enough reason to return " ) we shall see. . . .

Time to reflect and recollect - especially on the blessings and challenges in our lives. Seasons and occasions have an energy and a feeling to them and whether we realize it or not, we too are affected by this.

We celebrate and prepare for birthdays and holidays in different ways. Birthdays are occasion to celebrate new things, new beginnings, birth and rebirth - promise come to fruition. . . .or not.

Half a year has gone by since my surgery and at 55 I can gratefully laugh that other than this I am in perfect health. Yet my body has changed dramatically. One thing I noticed is that my processing, though more heightened in sensitivity, is slower and less efficient in unfolding - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

All too often in the daily grind of our lives we forget ourselves. We are so immersed in the mundane world - doing our lives as ordinary human beings - we have become so removed from the fact that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience.

This world that we think of as so real and tangible is in fact transitory and an illusion of our own creation.

21 days to a new you

2010-12-11T13:09:00.000-05:00

Research states that it takes about 21 days to develop a habit. What follows is a list of new habits you could develop into your daily life. Start by picking your favorite one and see how that encourages you on to the next one.

1. Read for at least 15 minutes daily from a positive or inspirational book.

2. Listen for at least 15 minutes daily to a positive or inspirational CD.

3. Write in a journal for at least 15 minutes daily, noting what you have done to progress toward your goal and what you need to do in the days ahead.

4. Meditate for at least 15 minutes daily. Meditation is the art of doing nothing. Close your eyes and let go. When thoughts creep in your mind, simply acknowledge them and quickly let them pass.

5. Eliminate negatives from your day. As soon as a negative thought or word creeps in, acknowledge it and let it pass. Replace it quickly with a positive thought or word.

6. Be in good company. Hang around those who are where you want to be in life. Surround yourself with positive, goal-oriented people.
Learn from your experience each day, whether you are having a good day or not. Stay in the game no matter how challenging the next 21 days turn out. Success belongs to those who do not quit.

If you experience a setback, pause and take a deep breath. Start again. If you are struggling, keep pressing on. Every experience is an opportunity to learn more about yourself – get excited and remain eager!

Excerpted from Preston Pratt Jr. and his blog, theunstucklife.com - an inspirational and practical roadmap to a happier, more peaceful and fulfilling life with greater possibilities.

be a happiness projector!

2010-11-12T21:43:00.000-05:00

some simple mood boosters
contributed by Issa Urra - http://bhakticd.org & http://changewarrior.blogspot.com/

Let us admit it – no matter how many things we have to be grateful for, there are just some things in life that can really get us down. So here are a few simple ways to snap out of it! 

1. Take a break. Get quiet and focus on some simple task – like listen to a favorite song, watch a show, take a walk, bake a cake or have a nap. Do whatever it takes to interrupt your negative thinking or bad mood.

2. Be grateful. Take a moment to appreciate things. Count your blessings – my health, my husband, my sense of humor, my garden. It puts things in perspective.

3. Play. Be childlike and not childish – enjoy, have fun and be delighted. Incorporate play into your daily routine and have a good belly laugh as often as you can.

4. Pray. There are those times in life when I need to call on a higher power. Prayer works – keep your faith. And trust divine guidance to help you with the problem you are facing.

http://www.happiness-project.com/ - THE HAPPINESS PROJECT, is a memoir of the year I spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happy--from Aristotle to Martin Seligman to Thoreau to Oprah.

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT hit the shelves in December 2009 (Harper) and, happily, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. As one of the hundreds of happiness experiments I conducted during the research and writing of the book, I started this blog. Here, I recount my daily adventures in pursuit of happiness. – GRETCHEN RUBIN

don’t just strive or survive. . . .THRIVE!

2010-10-27T21:55:00.000-04:00

FLOURISH! embrace life & attract abundance

Human intellect is a collection of abilities that the mind possesses. The intellect is comprised of several facets. When developed, each possesses a different and powerful potential.

1. Perception. Be a lifelong learner, continuing to grow in awareness of your potential and to envision different perspectives and approaches. The ability to quickly grasp another point of view is a powerful tool - in life, at work and for understanding our relationships better.

2. Reason. The ability to manage our thoughts. The more empowered our reasoning the less we are adversely affected by things over which we have no control – like other opinions or outside circumstances.

3. Memory. We all have good and bad memories from our past. Although we cannot change our past, we can change how we feel about it today. Choose to learn from your past and do not let it hold you back from what you can achieve today.

4. Will is not force but intent. A weak will leads to an undeveloped purpose in life. A strong will provides perseverance and persistence - a key characteristic for success.

5. Intuition. It is a developed feel about something and not to be confused with an emotional response. It is an inner knowing. Most of us question our intuition or ignore it altogether. Consider that intuition is our connection to Source. Wayne Dyer says that, “If prayer is when we talk to God, then intuition is how we hear God's answer.”

6. Imagination. The faculty, process or action to form images or concepts in our mind. The creative thinking or expressive process that develops the ability to conceive solutions, surpass challenges or solve problems.

Find ways to nurture, nourish and develop your intellect. Be tireless and vigilant about the pursuit of your ongoing expansion!

excerpted from Q3 Masterminds: http://leslieflowersmasterminds.eventbrite.com/

reframing

2010-09-22T11:13:00.000-04:00

A frame or 'frame of reference' can be unquestioned beliefs, values and experiences that we use to infer meaning and substance to situations and events in our lives. Thus when we change any part of that ('reframing' it differently), then the meaning inferred may change too.

To reframe, step back from what is being said and done and consider the frame, filter or lens through which this reality is being created. Then consider alternatives, such as, 'Let's look at it another way.'

Challenge the belief, behavior, attitude or other aspects of the frame. Stand in another frame and describe what you see. Change attributes of the frame to reverse meaning. Select and ignore aspects of words, actions and frame to emphasise and downplay various elements.

You can reframe:

A problem as an opportunity

A weakness as a strength

An impossibility as a distinct possibility

Oppression ('against me') as neutral ('doesn't care about me')

Unkindness as lack of understanding

etc.

You can often change your frame of mind simply by changing your emotional state. When you are happier, you are more positive and optimistic (and vice versa).

: excerpted from Reframing at changingminds.org

problem vs. project

2010-08-16T09:59:00.000-04:00

4 Steps To Creating A Vision That Makes A Problem Obsolete

1. Don’t call it a problem. Call it a project - This simple change of words will have a profound effect on your perspective. This comes from the Silva Method. Jose Silva, the founder would teach his students to label everything a project and by incorporating this with creative visualization they were able to see the solutions instead of being bogged down by negative thinking. This single labeling change has impacted me greatly. I no longer have problems, I have projects I work on.

2. Create a new vision where you know exactly what you want- Don’t worry if you don’t know how to get to your vision. Just get clear on what you want. Here’s the secret. You don’t have to know how, you need to know exactly WHAT. The how will come to you. You just have to put that vision out there and the right answers will come to you. The right opportunities, synchronicities, and circumstances will appear when you know exactly what it is you want. If you know what you want to create, your subconscious will imprint the right questions so that your mind will find the answers.

3. Pursue your vision aggressively - TAKE ACTION. Start taking classes, programs, or reading the right books to create the version of you that you need. If this is a business scenario and you just lost your biggest client, take action to find bigger, better clients, making your original loss obsolete. But you need to take action. If you don’t yet know what the action steps are, don’t worry. They will come to you. Just make sure you pursue and act on the opportunities that arise.

4. Monitor your state of flow - You’ll know you’re on the right path if you feel inspired, happy and joyful. In essence, you’re enjoying the journey. Even if you’re working long hours, you won’t feel stressed or anxious. But if you do notice that you’re feeling stressed out or overly worried, then you’ve lost that state of flow. When this happens you’re out of touch with your higher powers. In other words you’re not leveraging the unseen forces that will move you towards your goal. Always be in flow.

~ posted on Finer Minds ~

look at it. . . .learn from it. . . .let it go!

2010-08-09T22:48:00.000-04:00

how to take charge and get rid of what is holding you back

Here is a roadmap to move beyond fear into personal transformation - the restorative, rejuvenating, enduring path to wholeness and completion.

1. Face fear with courage and grace. Heard the saying, “what you resist persists?” You cannot soar free until you let go of your fear. When afraid, the body’s survival mechanism goes into overdrive. To let go of the fear, identify the mindset that drives it. To get rid of whatever is holding you back Dr. Peeke advises, write down everything that’s bugging you and trace it back to where it is coming from. Focus on facts rather than feelings.

2. Observe, do not obsess. Remember to act with loving kindness, not self flagellation. Observe and recall an incident instead of living it or indulging in the emotions attached to it. Obsessing over what is not working or what you want fixed is negative goal setting. Observation enables you to let go of your emotions and move past your obstacles.

3. Pinpoint blocks and barriers. We all have emotional baggage and mental aberration that stops us from letting go. Often we are either too hard and harsh on ourselves or we’d rather ignore and bury our desires. Love and embrace all aspects of yourself, even when you exhibit behavior you dislike. Resentment and regret drain you and damage your relationships. Set up deadlines to review issues or situations and when the allotted time is up, take immediate action - no more procrastination, reminiscing, or resistance.

4. To change is up to you. The only person you can control or change is you, no one else. You may not always be able to change your circumstances or your environment but you can definitely change your attitude and how you feel. Start with something small and simple.

Time and again the smallest, humblest most personal developments are transformed by this miraculous process. Things that blur the dividing line between human and divine are so small and delicate they sometimes escape our attention. Be alert and vigilant.

Happy life & happy living!

NOTE: Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally recognized expert, physician, scientist and author in the fields of nutrition, stress, fitness and public health who serves as Chief Medical Correspondent for Discovery Health TV, Dr. Peeke is featured on the award winning National Body Challenge series and is the host of the Could You Survive? series, based upon her national bestselling book Fit to Live.

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2010-04-09T11:37:00.000-04:00

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it's springtime!

2010-04-09T10:12:00.000-04:00

At times that which seems small and mortal is in reality immense and divine, but can only be experienced in small and mortal increments. The same types of inspiration that lure gods down from the heavens seem to raise artists up to immortality.

As Dante, the great literary author, famously declared, "Ecce Deus fortior me, qui veniens dominabitur mihi" (Behold, a god stronger than I who, coming, shall rule over me).

Time and again the smallest, humblest most personal developments are transformed by this thaumaturgic process into something universal and divine.

Things that blur the dividing line between gods and mortals are so small and delicate they sometimes escape human attention, but it seems the gods have figured it out.

It's springtime. Pay attention.

~ excerpted from an article written by David Apatoff on 02 April 2010 for Illustration Art ~

amulets . . . . talismans . . . . magic . . . .

2010-01-18T20:08:00.000-05:00

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We are now experiencing and will increasingly undergo extraordinary changes in our lives. Whether at our local communities or on a global scale, we are all affected by the transitions unfolding in the world.

Cycles are always present in our lives - at every level. The culmination and transition of a great cycle or age - an integral aspect of even greater cycles in the Universe - all ultimately originate from The Source, The Big Bang, God.

These are completely natural cycles of life which exert their presence and influence us beyond doubt of the great workings of the Universe - in all the glorious spheres of life and reality.

It is a great boon to be alive at a time of such profound change in our planet. Without a doubt, all of our lives will be greatly impacted by the events unfolding on the earth at this time and in the years to come. Navigating these changes will not be easy but knowing why they are happening and how to recognize these influences will allow you to make choices with wisdom.

The two most insightful and powerful ways I know to gain a higher perspective as well as a practical one in terms of understanding this galactic change and how it affects you is through the study of vibration and energy.

For that reason, Bhakti, an internationally known healer, artist and facilitator has created these exceptional workshops which combine her expertise with your participation - in learning how to navigate galactic change as it expresses itself in your daily life.

Participants will learn about the cycles of planetary influence as it is presently affecting us. As with all Energy, this natural cycle is influenced by Mind - aspects of which include thoughts, imagination, expectations, intent and emotions.

This Cycle of Energy has always existed and will always exist, and, like all energy, will exert its influence in accordance with the Consciousness of its participants -
in this case life on Earth.

You can already feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as we enter the unknown.

What is VITAL to me Today?

2009-11-11T11:30:00.000-05:00

all thought forms are magnetic in nature - you attract EVERY thing to you

I am grateful to have a roof over my head, a warm nest to bed down, great food to feast on.
I so so so appreciate family - a niece’s help & her mom's’s support & my daughter’s encouragement & my sister’s generosity.
I thank friends for their friendly advise - for all their love, care & support.

Vibratory Energy & Healing

2009-10-14T15:13:00.000-04:00

Course Outline:

DESCRIPTION: The study of vibratory energy healing introduces us to the concept of the body/mind paradigm - the body as a manifestation of Higher Consciousness. It also covers basic indigenous and traditional healing systems, tools and techniques applied, diagnosis and assessment, auras and other subtle body fields, how vital life force flows and its blockages, and achieving whole body balance.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the conclusion of this module, participants should be able to:

Outline the historical and philosophical basis of vibratory energy healing.
Develop a basic understanding of the subtle anatomy and energy systems of the human being and their relationship to health and wellbeing.
Outline theoretical aspects of vibratory energy diagnosis and treatment.
Outline the importance and relevance of self-assessment and skills development for practice.

TEACHING METHOD: modified lecture, demonstrations, practical case studies

PRE-REQUISITES: none

Recommended Reading / References:
Anatomy of the Spirit by Carolyn Myss, PhD
Hands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennan
Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber, MD
Chakra Balancing by Anodea Judith
The Chakras and Esoteric Healing by Zachary F. Lansdowne
The Chakra Handbook by Bodo Baginsky and Shalila Sharamon
Reiki: A Way of Life by Rahim and Nicola Petsch
The Spirit of Reiki by Frank Arjava Petter, Frank Lubeck, William Lee Rand
Reiki Shamanism by Jim PathFinder Ewing
Esoteric Anatomy by Bruce Burger
The Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot
Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD

Interested parties can contact me directly at web.orders@live.com.