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NEW APRIL 27 - MAY 4, 2001
Uncovering
Soul in the Healthcare Setting
by Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE
The San
Francisco Chronicle recently reported that “soul is in”.
In a headline calling it “the buzzword of the millennium” a
front-page story reported that some
322 citations for the word appear in the current edition of Books
in Print. That’s nearly four
times the number in 1990.
What
prompts the use of this term? What
do we make of it ?
Does this appear to be calling for a spiritual revival across the
world of healthcare?
Here’s an
analysis:
Times of
upheaval, great change, and chaos call for a re-assessment of
values. With a global,
competitive economy and job security now a once-upon-a-time thing,
is it any wonder that we all seek a deeper meaning to what we do
and why we do it. As my
Canadian colleague Ian Percy describes it, our workplaces are experiencing
a “great shuddering”.
Workers are
no longer willing to rent themselves to a job to survive to the weekend.
Rather, this term “soul” implies looking for a deeper purpose
behind work other than just gaining a paycheck.
It also implies that people want to be identified as whole
individuals with brains, hearts, AND souls waiting to be opened within the
workplace.
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The Art of Balancing an
Unequal Life
by Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE
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Something
More: Excavating Your Authentic Self
A
Continuous Thread of Revelation
by Sarah Ban Breathnach
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The Good
Girl's Guide to Negotiating: How to Get What You Want at the
Bargaining Table
INTRODUCTION
by Leslie Whitaker and Elizabeth Austin
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NEW APRIL 20 - APRIL 27
6 Ways Soy
Benefits Your Health
by Monique Gilbert
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READ
All
Hypnosis Is Self Hypnosis
by Lia Maria Salciccia
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READ
If
Not Now, When?: Reclaiming Ourselves at Midlife
THE CALL OF THE AUTHENTIC SELF
by Stephanie Marston
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You Miss
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Exceptional Articles? |
Is It Wrong To Pray
For Perfection In Our Lives?
by Bob Olson
"Last week
my sister-in-law’s cat disappeared for a few days. Now this is a big
crisis in my wife, Melissa's, side of the family—these people love
their cats. I keep hoping that my next life be will as a cat belonging to
her side of the family. Anyway, Melissa asked me to pray for the cat to
come home. To tell you the truth, I hated to use up a good prayer on a cat
that was probably being pampered and fed by some sweet neighbor; but I
prayed just the same—Melissa doesn’t ask me for much, and I know I
used one of her prayers when I thought there was an oil leak in my car. So
I got into a meditative state and did some serious praying."
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Reiki:
A Transformation Process
By Guruatma S. Khalsa
"In receiving a Reiki treatment, the receiver lies on a massage
table fully clothed, while the Reiki practitioner tunes in, asks for
higher guidance from the Universal energy, and proceeds by placing
his/her hands on the designated positions, usually for several
minutes, allowing the energy to flow first through his/her being,
and then into the being of the receiver. Those receiving the
Reiki treatment may feel heat, warmth, energy, and a number of
possible sensations. The length of a usual treatment is about
an hour, with treatment to both the front and back of the body."
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NEW APRIL 13 - APRIL 20
The
Realization of Health in Body, Mind and Spirit: An Interview with Nancy
Risley
by Carol Bedrosian
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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
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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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We know the shadow by many
names: alter ego, lower self, the dark twin, repressed self, id.
Carl Jung once said that the shadow "is the person you would
rather not be." But even if you choose to hide your dark side,
it will still cast a shadow, according to author Debbie Ford. Rather
than reject the seemingly undesirable parts of ourselves, Ford
offers advice on how to confront our shadows. Only by owning every
aspect of yourself can you achieve harmony and "let your own
light shine," she explains. "The purpose of doing shadow
work, is to become whole. To end our suffering. To stop hiding
ourselves from ourselves. Once we do this we can stop hiding
ourselves from the rest of the world."
As threatening as shadow work may
seem, it is often very effective in creating transformation. Ford's
step-by-step guidebook is modeled on a highly successful course she
developed about embracing the shadow. Ultimately, she helps readers
illuminate the gifts and strengths that lie within the shadows.
Although this works sound vague, clouded in dark metaphors, Ford
manages to make it clear and specific. She has the writing gifts of
a successful seminar leader--inspirational, trustworthy, and able to
convey murky material with grace and ease. --Gail Hudson,
Amazon.com Reviewer.
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Our
Reader's
Favorite Quotations |
"He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon
whittle himself away."
~ Raymond Hull
"Not what we have, but what
we enjoy, constitutes our abundance."
~
John Petit-Senn
"Do you
know how to digest your food? Do you know how to fill your lungs
with air? Do you know how to establish, regulate and direct the
metabolism of your body -- the assimilation of foodstuff so that it
builds muscles, bones and flesh? No, you don't know how consciously,
but there is a wisdom within you that does know."
~
Donald Curtis
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Repeated
By Popular Demand
Incredibly Gifted Psychic Medium
Discovered In Boston: Jackie Lopez |
by Bob Olson, OfSpirit.com Editor
Having once been a
major skeptic when it came to psychics and mediums, I understand why
people are hesitant to call psychics for either guidance or fun. I
spent most of my life thinking every psychic and medium in the world
was a phony and a fraud. Two years ago I learned differently. Now that
I have been investigating and writing about mediums for two years, I
have discovered several genuinely-gifted and legitimate psychic
mediums right here in New England.
I would like to
announce one particular psychic medium who is among the
cream-of-the-crop. Her name is Jackie Lopez, and she’s a twenty-nine
year old prodigy. Jackie is as good as they get, although she’ll
tell you she is always growing. Unassuming, you know she is reading
your life from a place of love and non-judgment. The most obvious of
her personality traits are kindness, integrity, sincerity and honesty—just
what you'd want from a person offering such intimate insight into your
life.
Please understand
that I have been read by some of the best mediums in the world. I have
seen demonstrations from psychic mediums who are internationally known
and have had major television, magazine and newspaper publicity. I
promise you that none of these celebrated mediums have anything over
Jackie Lopez—her gift stands among the best.
I recently experienced
one of Jackie's gifted readings by phone after meeting her in person a
few days prior.
She has a sweet unassuming manner that is confident, yet
unthreatening. What I enjoyed best about her personality was her
almost ego-less innocence. Perhaps that comes from her young age. But
don’t let her age fool you;
hers is a blessed skill that defies years of experience. Perhaps there
are lifetimes of experience instead. Her accuracy met a depth of detail and insight that is far beyond what
I expected from such a young person. Jackie presented me with
names, dates and descriptions she could never have known; and she did
it with an ease as if she had been giving readings since the day she
was born. In the end, this young lady impressed me, and that's not an easy
task.
When I was a skeptic,
my main problem was that I didn’t know where to find a legitimate
psychic medium. I didn’t understand that a medium actually
communicates with your spirit-guides rather than just reading your
mind or reading your future. I never realized that these practitioners
can communicate with those who have “crossed-over”—they
actually have the amazing ability to hear and see dead people. One
purpose of my research into mediums is to inform you (the public)
where the truly gifted mediums are so you won’t be taken advantage
of by the less than legitimate ones.
Most
mediums I know charge between $125 and $200 for a one-hour reading.
The experience and benefits you gain from such a reading are well
worth it. Jackie Lopez only charges $75 for a one-hour reading—and
she can give readings by phone to people anywhere in the world. She
probably should charge more. And now that we at OfSpirit.com are
telling the world about her, who knows how long this low fee will
last. Don’t procrastinate calling Jackie for a reading. You’ll
spend seventy-five bucks at a restaurant, on shoes or a new dress. Why
not spend the same on a gift to yourself that could change your life?
Call Jackie Lopez in the Boston, Massachusetts area at 617-276-3688.
Tell Jackie you read about her on OfSpirit.com; she wants to know how
you heard about her.
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S. Khalsa, M.Ed. is a Reiki Master
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Holistic,
Spiritual & New Age
Events Calendar |
May 13: Mother's Day Raffle, Free Massage |
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David
John Bruneau, LMT, CPP, of Healing Arts Center in Uxbridge is holding a raffle May 13 to give away 5 free one-hour massage
sessions in celebration of Mothers Day. To enter, email David at djb@gis.net
along with your name, address, phone #, or mail the information to
Healing Arts , Bernat MIlls Complex, 19 Depot St. Suite 4A,
Uxbridge,MA 01569. entries may also be dropped off directly at
Healing Arts or Bernat Video in the Bernat Mill in Uxbridge. Tell
them OfSpirit.com told you about the raffle.
Anyone
may enter since we all have that nurturing mothering energy within
and all are mothers. One may also enter to give as a gift to someone
else for this blessed day to honor the feminine.
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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
2: Psychic Medium's Day |
The
First Spiritualist Church of Quincy will be having a Medium's Day on
Saturday, June 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is your time to
communicate with your loved ones on the other side and give them the
opportunity to speak with you through gifted psychic mediums. You
can pre-book with a medium of your choice by calling Marie
Gaines at 978-825-1392. Tell her that OfSpirit.com sent you. For
directions call the church at 40 West Street, Quincy, MA,
617-770-2246. Just mention that the directions are not listed on
OfSpirit.com.
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| June
3: Concert with Prem Joshua |
| You are invited to open your hearts,
relax your soul and sink into the ocean of Prem Joshua’s
otherworldly sounds. Made up of a trio that includes another
multi-instrumentalist, Manish Vyas, from India as well as a dancer,
Hena Sarojini, from Singapore, this concert offers a real listening
treat, taking you on a magic carpet ride over and across the
frontiers of many traditions.
This
concert is for people who like yoga and meditation - dancing,
sitting silently or anything that brings the soul to peace and makes
the mind alert for the joys of the heart. Seating is limited to 50
people (20 tickets already sold).
For more information: (617) 901 8981. PREM JOSHUA IN
CONCERT, June 3. (Sunday). 7pm, Prana Yoga and Health Center, 7A
Colonial Rd, Salem , MA. www.premjoshua.com.
Tell them OfSpirit.com sent you.
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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 isn’t 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
7 - 9: 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 & Dancing—Mayan
Spiritual & Cultural Teachings & Ceremony Around The
Fire—Reiki
& Bodywork Healing Center—Wilderness
Skills & Outdoor Awareness Activities For Children &
Adults—Stargazing,
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/harvest.shtml
Read "The Story of Harvest Gathering":
www.ofspirit.com/carolbedrosian10.htm
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| October
21: Holistic Health Expo, RI |
New England Expo Coming!
"Holistic Health Expo" Sunday, October 21, 2001 - Crowne
Plaza Hotel. 5000+ last year! Best deal anywhere! $99. For Ballroom
space, hundreds of exhibitors. Free admission - Reserve now for best
location. Dr. Dolores Seymour, Exec. Director, International
Association For Positive Living, Inc. (non-profit corp).
401-463-5331.
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Thank you for renewing my faith!
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Strings For God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry
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Abundance
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