AUGUST 20 - AUGUST 27, 2005

A Mind of Its Own: Wisdom of the Body
by Patricia Burke 

Anthony, a student at our yoga center, is a gentle soul who sees the world through the eyes of a child. He is “developmentally disabled,” chronologically 22 years old, but eternally 3. He is cheerful and obedient, except on occasion when he flips “the bird” to other cars with a strange bemused smile on his face. His physical challenges include low muscle tone and gastric reflux in addition to high anxiety, and his medications have dramatically increased the quality of his life.

Recently, caregivers at Anthony’s day program reported a troublesome incident: Anthony was flushing his medications down the toilet. A few days later, on Christmas Eve, he began hemorrhaging internally, and almost died from massive blood loss due to side effects from his various medications. It was the miracle of Western medicine that saved his life, but it was also Western medicine that nearly killed him. 

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Becoming A Survivor: How To Find Peace Of Mind Following Life's Traumas 
by V. Alex, and Joseph Kehayan, and Napoli

In the United States, about 51% of women and 61% of men will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, be it domestic violence, fires, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, or terrorism. In the aftermath of tragedy, we must all learn how to be more resilient “take charge” survivors.

Attitude is vital to recovery. How one views a situation influences emotional and physical reactions. Although a catastrophe is often a shocking experience, it is imperative to put a crisis into perspective. When there is no control over what the environment offers, the only alternative is to adapt to the situation with as much flexibility as possible. This is not easy, but most great leaders rise to the occasion in adversity. Winston Churchill once said, "Move quickly through a crisis." Just imagine how your hero/role model might deal with such a trauma. 

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Do You Have Psychic Protection? 
by Jenny Smedley

Anyone who opens their centers to energies that they have little knowledge of or control over could leave themselves exposed to dark influences. Possession by a malevolent entity is the most obvious form of psychic attack, but there are more subtle ones. Have you ever picked up your telephone and got a horrible sinking feeling for no real reason when you discover that a certain person is calling? After the call do you feel drained and emotionally exhausted? When you bump into a certain person, do they always stand too close to you, invading your aura, and leaving you feeling almost violated? Have you ever found yourself acting totally out of character in a negative way or suffering sudden loss of memory, or feeling constantly tired despite rest? Do you have recurrent nightmares or visions, or a scary feeling that someone is watching you? Is there a room in your house that used to be a haven and yet suddenly feels hostile to you? If you have experienced any of these uncomfortable situations, then you may well be experiencing a ‘psychic attack'.

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AUGUST 13 - AUGUST 20

Fight for Your Right to Breastfeed
by Andy Steiner
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8 Great Places to Refresh Your Body, Mind and Spirit 
by Phillip Townsend
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Messages from Angels: How Dolphins Taught Me To Strengthen My Faith 
by Sheoli Makara
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AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 13

Finding Your Divine Purpose
by Edwene Gaines
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You Are What You Drink
by Michael Sena, C.F.S. with Kirsten Straughan, R.D., L.D., and Tom Sattler, Ed.D.
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How To Turn Every Movie You Watch Into A Spiritual Experience
by Bob Kish
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JULY 30 - AUGUST 6

Pet Gurus
by Dr. Trish Whynot
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Evolving the Soul-Centered Relationship 
by Linda Marks, MSM 
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Om Sweet Om 
by Katharina Bishop
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