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NEW APRIL 13- APRIL 20, 2001
The
Realization of Health in Body, Mind and Spirit: An Interview with Nancy Risley
by Carol Bedrosian
Nancy Risley, RPP (Registered Polarity Practitioner) founded the
Polarity Realization Institute in 1980 as a school to train professional
bodyworkers and polarity therapists. The Institute currently has four New
England locations: Ipswich, MA, Plymouth, MA and Portland, ME. The
fourth and newest location in Westboro, MA is a spacious, multi-room
rental, prominently situated between the Outback Steakhouse and Hoyt's
Cinema 14 in a newly-built commercial plaza off Route 9. Graced with PRI's
soothing, mandala-like logo set off by strong, bold lettering, the large
blue and white sign above the door is impossible for the eye to avoid:
Polarity Realization Institute --Holistic Career Education. For the
hundreds of patrons that visit the steakhouse each day, the sigh next door
sends a subtle , yet subconscious signal that holistic healthcare is here
to stay.
I was impressed by the courage and vision
of the school's founder who would choose to plant herself so boldly in
midst of modern Americana, with every intention that this fourth location
would be just as successful as the other three. Obtaining a copy of
Nancy's new book R.Y.S.E.: Tools for Life Holding Your
Personal Power and Lifeforce, I found myself resonating with what I
read and called for an interview to learn more. Nancy spoke articulately
about the new concepts of spirituality and energy being introduced into
our healthcare world and how this gives hope for the possibility of
healing in the world at large.
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Six
Thinking Hats: An Essential Approach to Business Management
by Edward de Bono
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What is a Spiritual
Gathering?
by Carol Bedrosian
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Poisonous
Chemicals In Skin & Hair Care Products
by Marcus Maldonado
Last week, some people had a problem with
the link to this informative article by Marcus Maldonado,
so here it is again:
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Exceptional Articles? |
Clear
Visions: Premature Birth
by
Cyma Shapiro-Roland
"I tell my story for a few reasons: if ever a person could
question whether birth experiences set the tone for life, this story
tells it all. If ever one's daily experiences and relationships could
be traced to early experiences, this too, states it plainly. And if
ever one should question "soul" experiences, I am sure this
one falls right into place."
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Making
Peace with My Body
by Johannne Arnemann
"As I sat watching the sun fade over the
marsh, my inner voice broke the silence saying, "Love your body. Tell
it you love it." This was a totally new perspective! Right then and
there I told it I loved it over and over again in a soft voice, like a
mother comforting a small child. It felt wonderful. It felt right. The war
was ending."
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NEW APRIL 7- APRIL 13
The
Little Soy Book
by Erika Dillman
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Sacred
Bond: Black Men and their Mothers
Chapter One
by Keith Michael Brown
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Somebody
to Love?: A Rock-and-Roll Memoir
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
by Andrea Cagan and Grace Slick
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NEW MARCH 30 - APRIL 6
My Guiding Light
by Erin Haggerty
(Age 15)
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Find a Quiet
Corner: A Simple Guide to Self-Peace
Introduction
by Nancy O'Hara
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How
Do We Know When It's God?: A Spiritual Memoir
THE QUEST
by Dan Wakefield
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Appointment
at the Ends of the World: Memoirs of a Wildlife Veterinarian
Part One: From
Blue Jays to Elephants
by William B. Karesh, D. V. M.
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TO READ The
Fortune-Telling Book: Reading Crystal Balls, Tea Leaves, Playing Cards,
and Everyday Omens of Love and Luck
by Gillian Kemp
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NEW MARCH 23 - MARCH 29
Women In
World Leadership: An Interview With Sister Jayanti
by Carol Bedrosian
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Real Love:
Learning To Love Another Person On Their Own Terms
by Linda Marks
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The
Shape of Things To Come:
Shapeshifting With John Perkins
An interview by Carol
Bedrosian
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Set
Your Voice Free
Foreword
by Dr. Laura Schlesinger
by Roger Love and Donna Frazier
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NEW MARCH 16 - MARCH 22
My
Own Footprint
by Megan McDonough
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Second
Sight
The Beginnings of Wisdom
by Judith Orloff
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Angel On My
Shoulder: An Autobiography
A Childhood Filled with Music
by Natalie Cole and Digby Diehl
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OfSpirit.com's
Recommended Book |
by Lama Surya Das
Price: $20.00
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Surya
Das's breezy delivery makes his teachings come off like colorful
conversation. In the third installment of his bestselling
"Awakening" series, America's most popular lama shows us
how to integrate inner and outer practices. Our inner spirituality,
he says, can never be separate from our relationships with others.
With his trademark clarity, he integrates his teachings with light-
hearted anecdotes and down-to-earth practices. Basic meditation, for
instance, can help us create a gap between our knee-jerk judgments
and our reactions, allowing for calm, wise relations. Likewise, one
can try authentic listening ("opening the third ear") or
exploiting the power of speech to build deeper connections. And
beyond human relations lies our connection to the natural world, for
which Surya Das also includes a few lovely meditations. Taking that
extra step in our practice from the self to the world requires more
than just individual persistence, it takes compassion and teaches
more than you'd expect. - Brian Bruya (Amazon.com Reviewer).
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OfSpirit.com
Hits The Streets |
What Is Your Healthiest Season?
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Joesphine
Worcester, MA
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"I
would have to say both Spring and Summer. I'm healthier because I
get out of the house more often. I take walks and, generally, just
get more exercise with the added activity that I don't get in the
colder seasons." |
Marta
Princeton, MA
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"I'd
say Winter, because the cold kills the germs. And when you breath
that crisp fresh air, you can feel it cleanse your lungs." |
Kelsie
Windsor , VT
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"I
feel healthiest in the Fall. I can take walks in the woods without
the trails being muddy. It's also the best time to go horseback
riding. You don't have to wear a lot of layers yet, so you can still
feel the sun without the air being too hot or too cold." |
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Tarot Card
Readings
by Telephone or
In-Person
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Trish Casimira: You might already know that OfSpirit.com published Trish
Casimira's eye-opening article on Shamanism, titled: Some
Might Call Me A Shaman. What you might not know is that she is
also a talented tarot card reader with a gift for using the
Voyager Tarot as a tool for self-exploration and
self-understanding. 508-833-6300. Check out Trish's new website: www.readmycards.com.
Tell Trish OfSpirit.com sent you.
(See Our Shamanism Page.)
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Our
Reader's
Favorite Quotations |
"A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write,
if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can
be, he must be."
~ Abraham Maslow
"More tears are shed over
answered prayers than unanswered ones."
~
Mother Teresa
"To
believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest."
~
Mahatma Gandhi
"Great
Spirit, help me never to judge another until I have walked in his
moccasins."
~
Sioux Indian Prayer
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Holistic,
Spiritual & New Age
Events Calendar |
April
22: Connecting With Loved Ones |
Internationally
known medium from England, Brenda Lawrence, can be seen at Open
Doors in Braintree, MA. Call for info: 781-843-8224.
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FOR INFO. Mention that you read about this event on
OfSpirit.com.
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| April
28: Chronic Illness & Near Death Experience (Free Talk) |
Life changing perspectives
from a three time NDE'er with out of body experiences.
Hear personal accounts shared by the speaker and others. Come with
questions because there will be discussions. Canton, MA Public
Library. 781-251-2524. CLICK
FOR WEBSITE. Mention that you read about this event on
OfSpirit.com.
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| April
28: An Evening with Spiritual Artists |
Drawing upon dreams, meditations, religion, nature, and more: a full
evening's presentation of an amazing variety of original paintings, poetry,
story, and song by more than two dozen local spiritual artists. "The Feather and the Stone", 7-9:30pm at Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel, 50 Quincy St.,
Cambridge, MA. Contact: info@soulstirring.org.
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HERE FOR WEBSITE.
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OfSpirit.com.
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| April
28 & 29: Healing Music with Hiko |
April 28th at
2:00 pm: Hiko, pianist/composer with Zoila Holtzer, oboe/english
horn, at Illuminations Candle Company, Providence Place Mall,
Providence, RI
April 29th at
6:00 pm: Hiko with Zoila Holtzer oboe/english horn at Hope High
School Auditorium, Providence, RI, performance will be accompanied
by dance company Studio 34.
Contact Kim Greenberg
for ticket information regarding both events: 401-467-9542. Mention that you read about this event on
OfSpirit.com.
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| May
19: Journey Through Song Concert |
In Concert: Jaie Arianna,
Lyndsey Watson, and pianist Lili Vuchic with a
joint chorus share their Journey Through Song. Congregational Church, Wrentham,
MA, at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $12/advance, $15/door. Senior/Child/Groups discounts available. For
tickets call Anne Gallagher at 617-328-0121. Mention that you read about this event on
OfSpirit.com.
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| June
15: Contact the Spirit World |
| "Lessons In The Light"
with Dr. Vicki Monroe: Lecture, Questions & Random Audience Readings
Vicki Monroe is the subject of
Bob Olson's article, Medium Rare: The Skeptic And The Psychic,
published in the Jan/Feb issue of Spirit of Change Magazine.
Imagine yourself
in the ballroom of an old Kennebunkport resort that is lighted
entirely by candles. The ocean breeze enters the room through the
oversized windows overlooking the water. The candle flames dance and your heart
begins to pound. Tonight is not just another
lecture about the after-life, but rather an interactive experience
that will forever change your life. Spirit messenger, Vicki Monroe,
enters the front of the room to answer the questions most people
have about her gift and the insight she has gained from it. As she
overlooks the audience, she isnt just seeing the guests; she also
sees the spirits who guide these guests day by day. Tonight, your
spirit-guides have come hoping to be chosen by Vicki to communicate
the messages they have for you. As the evening progresses, the
summer sun will fade; but your heart will lighten from the lessons
you will learn.
June
15th, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport, Maine.
Limited seating is only
$65 pre-registration required (credit cards accepted). Pre-register today as seating is booking
fast! 207-499-0067, or visit www.vickimonroe.com,
email: nchad@loa.com
Mention that you read about this event on
OfSpirit.com.
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| September
7th - 9th: Harvest Gathering |
| Change &
Improve Your Life In One Magical Weekend. Do you do the same things
every weekend, yet wish your life could be different? Invest two
days of your life for a new-found sense of well-being, a deeper
understanding of the one-ness of your natural world, and the
beginning of a lifestyle change that could lead to health, healing
and happiness for the rest of your life.
Native
American Teachings, Ceremony, Drumming & DancingMayan
Spiritual & Cultural Teachings & Ceremony Around The
FireReiki
& Bodywork Healing CenterWilderness
Skills & Outdoor Awareness Activities For Children &
AdultsStargazing,
Campfires, Workshops, Drumming Jam Sessions, Arts & Crafts.
Don't miss the 5th annual Spirit of
Change Harvest Gathering on September 7-9, 2001 at Camp
Becket-Chimney Corners in Becket, MA.
Mention that you read about this event on OfSpirit.com. Call Carol or Linda for more info:
508-839-2228, or visit their website: http://www.spiritofchange.org
Read The Story of Harvest Gathering:
www.ofspirit.com/carolbedrosian10.htm |
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