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DECEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 17, 2005 Expectations vs. Reality: A New Perspective
by Laura Scott
One of the most common themes that I see my fellow path walkers struggling with these days is expectations vs. reality. You know, as in having your expectations being completely out of wack with what you are actually living? While it’s a year-round task to keep the expectation demons under control, it’s an even greater challenge as the holiday season approaches.
Why not take a few moments before the holidays are upon you and shift through your thinking about expectations? Remember, life isn’t like what we see on TV, and in Hallmark commercials. The media goes into overdrive to sell us the illusion of happy, well-adjusted families, getting along perfectly and sharing in holiday
yule. But how many families are actually living that? The images we see on TV are of paid actors, working off a carefully crafted script, with the advantages of many rehearsals and retakes. If the director doesn’t like how it looks, they can yell “cut” and a rewrite or reshoot follows. When the final product reaches our view space, it has been edited, re-edited, scored, and polished. Most of us forget that this simply isn’t reality. And it leaves us with a final picture that creates a very unrealistic expectation. CLICK
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Conquering MS: The
Journey Of A Lifetime
by Gina Kopera
We have all heard the expression "the journey of a lifetime begins with a single step."
I embarked on my journey of change--from a multiple sclerosis--diagnosed patient with recurring symptoms and little hope, to an
optimistic youthful person happy with my life and eager to live fully--almost by accident. I was not seeking enlightenment. I was
not on a quest. But I, like ANY number of people had to learn when life tosses you lemons, you had really better decide to make
lemonade. First, some background information.
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Understanding Breast Cancer: Tips For Wellness
by Dr. Rita Louise
Our body is made up thousands of cells that differ in size, shape and function. Controlled by our DNA, each cell is programmed
to perform certain tasks and after a specified period of time - die. This is normally done in an orderly manner. However, if our
cells are exposed to carcinogens, viruses or ionizing radiation, for example, the DNA can become damaged creating havoc with this
once orderly process. Said another way, if the rate of new cell growth in the body overcomes the rate of cell death, tumors can
develop. If these cells invade and destroy surrounding normal tissues, the abnormal cell growth is considered to be cancerous.
In the US, breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 30 and 50. Rarely diagnosed before a woman
reaches 25, the number of incidents rises with age, peaking at menopause and decreasing once menopause had passed. About 182,000
women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and about 40% of those diagnosed die within 10 years. Scientists believe these
numbers are increasing. CLICK
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DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 10
The Holidays
and the Barrage of Intense Thoughts and Emotions
by Darryl Pokea
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Seven Simple Brain Promoting Nutritional Tips
by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
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Thriving: Ten Ways to Make Peace With The Past And Create A New Future
by Suzanne Gold
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NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 3
Devotion: One Mother’s Perspective
by Deborah Shipley
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Banish Your Lower Back Pain Permanently Without Drugs or Surgery
by David Petersen
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Do It Yourself Space
Clearing: How to Clear the Old and Make Way for the New Year
by Christan Hummel
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NOVEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 26 We've Been Living in a Dream World
by Jean-Claude Koven
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Falling In Desire, Landing Whole
by Trebbe Johnson
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The Mysteries of the 8th House: House of Death & Transformation
by Carmen Turner-Schott
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| January 14: Advanced
Mediumship Workshop With Psychic Medium and Spirit Artist,
Rita Berkowitz |
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This workshop will be taught by
Rita Berkowitz author of The Complete Idiots Guide To Spirit
Communication and Empowering
Your Life With Angels. Rita
is an Ordained Minister and pastor of the First Spiritualist
Church of Quincy. She
is a Commissioned Healer, Certified Medium and has completed a
Master of Science in Psychological Counseling. Rita is an
accomplished artist who has shown her paintings and drawings
throughout New England and New York.
Sandwich Village Herb Shop, Rte. 6A, Sandwich, MA (508) 833-1933.
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| March
11: Reiki Certification Class
With Internationally Known Psychic and Author Laura Scott |
| Laura will be teaching
Level I & II Reiki in a rare public class! Her past Reiki
certification classes have been private only. Don't miss this
exciting opportunity as Laura helps usher more healers out into the
world! No prior experience needed, all are welcome! |
| April
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Conference: Sponsored by: Hay House |
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, ON
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Ilibagiza, Loretta LaRoche, Denise Linn, Neena & Veena, Candace Pert, Gary R.
Renard, Cheryl Richardson, Carol Ritberger, Ph.D., Robin Sharma, Alberto
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Emoto, Steven D. Farmer, Ph.D., Esther and Jerry Hicks, John Holland, Immaculee
Ilibagiza, Loretta LaRoche, Denise Linn, Mary Jo McCabe, Caroline
Myss, Neena & Veena, Judith Orloff M.D., Gary R. Renard, Cheryl Richardson, Carol
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