OCTOBER 2009

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Intention + Action + Enthusiasm = Inspired Gatherings

Last March (2009), I wanted to begin working with individuals, one on one. With two cats, a dog and a niece living with us, there was no room, no privacy and too much noise to do it at our home. So I knew I had to get myself an office.

Not being one to procrastinate once I make up my mind on something, when Melissa called me from her cell phone on the day I made the decision, I told her about it. She immediately had some wonderful advice for me. 

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The Power to Never Feel Powerless Again
by Guy Finley  

In one way or another, we often feel “trapped” by life. If it weren’t true, we wouldn’t spend as much time as we do trying to “escape” our circumstances. We’re so involved with imagining and swimming to our own Fantasy Island, we never consider this important question: what if the condition we wish to escape were only an illusion that feels real? How would such a realization change our lives?  

Let’s look into these questions, starting with the feeling of being “trapped.” What do we know about it? For one thing, it is neither gender nor economically selective; everyone, regardless of social status, has a share of this unwanted state of self. We also know that none of us would remain feeling trapped if we had the power to change our condition. Which leads us to this finding:  

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Using Meditation To Resolve Back Pain 
by Jennifer Farmer

I have practiced meditation on a regular basis for many years. I have tried every form of meditation and encourage people to really seek out and find the right meditation to relax, reduce stress and enhance their inner connection with God. Several years ago, I used meditation in a whole new way and it opened so many doors of healing for me. I wanted to share with you my experience with how meditation became the catalyst for healing from my chronic back pain when all traditional procedures and medications had reached their limits for healing. Most of us know that there is an emotional healing needed when a physical issue persists. I hope this article introduces a new way to use meditation as a way to accelerate healing in your life. 

How I overcame back pain and recovered from surgery

In my early thirties, I experienced lower chronic back pain from a car wreck and was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I then compounded the injury with stenosis from yard work causing extreme lower back and sciatica leg pain. As a result, I underwent my first back surgery, and within several months, I was up, walking and on my way to great health. 

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10 Steps to Manifest Loving Relationships 
by Jason Nelson

Have you ever wondered why you bring the same type of person into your life or why people leave when they do? It can be frustrating, not knowing why patterns don't change, even when we want them to. We end up blaming ourselves or others when relationships stop working and fall apart. Wouldn't it be helpful if we understood the enigma of chemistry  between people? Understanding what brings people in and out of our life empowers us to choose who is in our life contributing to our peace, health and joy. To move closer to our spirituality and find success in our endeavors, we must strive to embrace the people who are in tune with our life's harmony.

Relationships are actually one of the best gifts to help us achieve our greatest potential. Your tribe, peeps, clan, community, family, call them what you will, they and our relationships with them are our most helpful or detrimental tangible support for spiritual success. We need to surround ourselves with people whom we can trust to wish the best for us and help us grow.

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