July A 2017
Cover Story
Metaphysics
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Kyle Cease - I Hope I Screw This Up
Health & Healing 36
Health by the Numbers
Spirituality 42 46
Are You Ready to Leave Your Comfort Zone? Knowing the Soulful Intentions of the Spiritual Mind
OM Living 54 58 62
Mindfulness: Meditation or Presence? How Aromatherapy Can Benefit Your Meditation What is Benevolent Capitalism?
Relationships 70
Eight Tips for Harmonious Relationships
82 92 96
How to "Tune In" to the Power of Your Intuition How Space is an Entity How a Psychic’s Mind Works To Know Our Future Invoking Sacred Signs and Messages
Personal Growth 104 Go Beyond Thinking and Stop Sinking 108 Can Joyous Communication Achieve Harmony?
Books 114 Book Spotlight - Sacred Signs & Symbols
Kyle Cease – Interview by Victor Fuhrman
Kyle Cease - I Hope I Screw This Up: How Falling in Love with Your Fears Can Change the World How often have you mused about your career or non-career, your relationships or perceived a lack of relationships or those things you felt missing from your life and thought, "When this happens, I will be happy"? Kyle Cease said he came to the realization, after 25 years of building a headlining comedy and acting career, that, "When this happens, I will be happy," is a complete lie.
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He quit his stand-up career and had a transformation of his life. Kyle is a keynote speaker transforming audiences through his unique blend of comedy and transformation. He's been a guest speaker at colleges, summits, and Fortune 500 conferences, including Agape International, Gate Revelations, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, Sedona World Wisdom Days, and the Longevity Now Conference, among others. In addition to leading his own Evolving Out Loud live events, he's spoken with renowned teachers, such as Eckhart Tolle, Jim Carrey, Michael Beckwith, Louis C.K, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Bob Proctor, David Wolfe, and thousands more. He said, if Eckhart Tolle and Jim Carrey had a baby, that baby could be Kyle Cease. Before being a transformative speaker, Kyle was a headlining comedian for 25 years with two number one Comedy Central specials. In 2009, he earned a number one ranking on the network's stand-up showdown. He has been in more than 100 different television and movies, including "Ten Things I Hate About You," "Not Another Teen Movie," "The Jimmy Kimmel Show," "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," "Chelsea Lately," "Martin Short Show," "Comics Unleased," and numerous VH1 shows. He joins us to share his brand-new book, I Hope I Screw This Up: How Falling in Love OMTIMES.COM
with Your Fears Can Change the World. Evolving Out Loud with Kyle Cease
Kyle Cease: Wow. Thank you. Whenever someone introduces me like that, I don't even know, I can think of to the audience is just, "Lower your expectations." We've got to level the playing field now. That was very, very nice. That's amazing. You make me feel like I'm doing something. Victor Fuhrman: You're doing something great, and you're doing it both with humor and real humanity, and I think that's something we could desperately use in our world today. The need to laugh, the gift of laughter, but also the gift of being human, and I think so many of us try not to be, for some reason or another, and that's what we're going to talk about.
Health by the Numbers by Carl Greer PhD PsyD
Do You Know Your Health Numbers? How do your health numbers look? When a nurse tells you what your blood pressure is, or when you step on a scale, does the number affect your outlook for the day? Measuring health by the numbers has its pros and cons.
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Health apps and activity trackers are popular in part because we all tend to look to numbers to tell us how to feel about our health. Are you doing well or showing improvement? A weight gain of a pound or two or “bad” numbers on a medical test can awaken you to the need to change your health habits, which is good. But you might emphasize numbers too much and end up feeling demoralized by them instead of inspired to change. You might end up not looking at your health numbers at all. Numbers to Track Success and Progress Big changes can be very difficult, but you can set small goals and establish new habits so as to experience less stress and better health and wellness. Numbers can help. You could eliminate a second glass of wine with dinner, and skip wine altogether three nights a week, and watch your numbers on the scale change. When you get into your car to drive to or from work, you could consciously
choose to meditate for several minutes before starting your engine and, over time through meditation, retrain your brain and even reshape it to be less emotionally reactive to potentially stressful situations. You could walk in nature for a few minutes a day, thereby lowering your levels of the stress hormone cortisol and boosting your immunity, even as your mood lifts from being outdoors. You could set a goal to walk 10,000 steps at least once a week, or 8,500 steps three times a week, and when that goal has been met, increase it slightly. Making Health Numbers Work in Your Favor One way to make numbers work in your favor is to record them whenever you look at lab tests results or your activity tracker’s or scale’s display. Notice what is your most common range of numbers. Maybe, instead of becoming upset that you gained two pounds, you will see that your weight fluctuates. And, due to changes you have
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Are You Ready to Leave Your Comfort Zone? by John Holland
Cruising Out of One’s Comfort Zone... The concept of getting out of one’s comfort zone really came to light on a recent cruise. I was one of the many speakers, and each one of us had a topic to share such as; mediumship and the afterlife, the power of
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love and forgiveness, energy healing, astrology, psychic ability, sound healing, angels, medical intuition, yoga and so many more! The energy of the people, the speakers and of course the beautiful waters of the western Caribbean and port destinations just made the whole experience truly magical! What I noticed on the cruise was that many people came with family; some came with friends who were of like-mind, while many others traveled and attended the conference by themselves. I asked: “What and why brought them on this cruise?” There were many reasons why people attended, from interest in certain speakers of a topic, a chance to get away on a learning vacation, while others that I asked came because they just felt they needed to attend. I applauded them all as I knew that some of the attendees had come by themselves, having never traveled alone, whereas some had never stepped on a plane or cruise ship, and others just simply knew they needed to do something different by breaking out of their comfort zone.
Experience of Learning Something New At the end of the cruise, I heard from many people that not only did they enjoy the cruise, the weather and destinations, and the speakers and lectures, but they learned new tools to take back to their daily lives. Also, I’m happy to report that the (many) people who came by themselves found new friends that were of like-mind and will stay in contact with each other long after the cruise becomes a distant memory. You never know how one person, a group, or a new experience can change ones’ life! Take a chance, trust synchronicity - it could be the one thing you do that sets the tone for the rest of your life!
JOHN’S LESSON Do something totally different that you’ve never done before. Break out of your day-to-day routine, and expand yourself beyond your comfort zone. No matter how safe it might feel to remain exactly where you are, it’s important to occasionally stretch yourself.
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Mindfulness Meditation or Presence? by Sunanda Sharma
Defining Mindfulness Can Deepen Understanding What is mindfulness? As the renowned psychologists Jon Kabat-Zinn’s defines it as: “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”
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A very crisp definition and yet very profound! It is all about being ‘present’ unruffled. The basic premise of mindfulness is ‘absorbing everything tangible and intangible’ around you. It is not a ritualistic meditation practice, while deep and intense in its own way. Overcoming Difficulties to Be More Mindful In today’s chaotic world one may find it difficult to be mindful. There is also a simple exercise to become mindful. All you have to do is sit in a place, preferably in a garden, and access all your senses. Visual - Rest your attention on everything you see. You can hold your head still or gently move it to look around. Take the world in with your eyes. Initially, you may want to use your mobile or look at your watch but soon, you will begin to notice details you did not realize were there (the slight movement of the leaves in the breeze, tiny bugs around). If your mind wanders off into
thoughts, when you notice it has happened, return to taking in all that you see-shapes, colors, movements. Hearing - Now, also do the same with your hearing. You can close your eyes if you are in a place where you can just sit and listen to the sounds around without getting disturbed. Take in all that you hear. You will be pleasantly surprised with the sounds in the neighborhood! As Buddha said, “In hearing, only hearing.” Use Physical Awareness and Experiences Body Sensations - With your eyes open or closed, move to bodily sensations. The first thing you will notice is the sensation of air coming in and going out of the nostrils. This is an interesting exercise, one can hear even the tiniest twitch in the body. If you wish you can focus your attention to different parts of your body and feel it. Experience all - Now, open
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Aromatherapy and Meditation Can Be a Supportive Combination Meditation is a good practice for better mental health, physical stability and emotional balance. Aromatherapy can also be
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a great addition to your meditation practice. Here are some tips for first-time aromatherapy practitioners. The ancient practice of meditation is a powerful habit that helps to enhance your physical and emotional health, and it’s simple to do. Meditation on its own is a great way to balance your emotional and mental health with physical well-being. When you combine meditation with aromatherapy, it can improve your focus and concentration. In addition, it can even help to reduce stress and anxiety. With aromatherapy meditation, you can improve your coping skills when faced with challenging situation or health problems. Adding aromatherapy enhances the main aspects of meditation, focusing and relaxing and essential oils are a convenient way to effectively add scents to your meditation sessions.
Essential Oil Scents for Meditation You can use any essential oil with a scent that resonates with you. Some of the more popular scents for meditation and aromatherapy are: • lavender (calming effects) • sage (cleansing effects) • peppermint (for mental focus) • rosemary (reduces anxiety) • eucalyptus (helps clear airways) • frankincense (reduces irritation) • neroli (helps healthy blood flow) Essential Oils Basics Make sure the essential oils you choose are organic, natural essential oils. Some are concentrated. This is great for a good scent, but can irritate the skin if you don’t mix them first with a natural carrier oil. You can
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Eight Tips for Harmonious Relationships by Maria Khalife
Do You Seek More Harmonious Relationships? Harmonious relationships take work; every one of us can get into rocky situation or circumstance and want to seek
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more harmony. Bouncing our ideas off others can begin as a terrifying task when we aren’t completely sure about ourselves. As we unfold that surety, though, we learn ways to adjust our words so they fall more gently on the ears of others.
are positive, fun, and forward thinking. Choose those who will also support you as you work your way upward. Negative people will only hold you down. Therefore, if you don’t feel good around them, walk away and go be you.
Or maybe you don’t, because you rather enjoy their shocked reactions? Either way, to maintain harmonious relationships with others is desirable. This is because these harmonious relationships will support us as we unfold our way toward perfect understanding across the years of our life.
Be generous when forgiving. People will do and say things that hurt you. Don’t hug these things to your heart forever. Forgive them and move into your own next best experience. Release them, your resentment and hurt. Look for the lessons and then move forward. If you spend time hating them, you won’t have time to love the folks who are there now.
These eight tips will support us toward harmonious relationships: Acceptance. You are uniquely you, just as they are uniquely them. Accept people as they are and when it comes to change, only change you. It’s futile to try to change others. Only they can accomplish change within themselves. Choose only positive people. Associate with people who
Only hold on to real friends. There are people who aren’t really interested in what is good for you. Let go of that bunch. They didn’t bring much into your life anyway; thus, they just aren’t worth your time in mourning over their being gone. They came, they left their gift, and they left. Did you learn the lesson from the gift?
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How to “Tune In” to the Power of Your Intuition by Kara Johnstad
We Can “Tune In” to Intuition Anytime Intuition: We already own it, and carry it with us every day. We have intuition our possession 24/7.
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It is one of the most powerful tools we could ever wish for, and it comes free of charge. It is also here for the taking. If we are clever, we will listen to it before making a move. It is like our very own, built-in “intuitive positioning system.” So, what do we need to do to understand it and use it to guide us in our business and our lives? It is this simple: Tune in to your intuition! Various Methods to “Tune In” to Intuition “The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what you will, and the solution comes to you and you don’t know how or why.” –Albert Einstein In this ever-so-busy, multitasking, modern-day world, we may find your intuition to be one of our strongest allies.
There are a few simple methods that help us to start tuning in: First, intuition has nothing to do with supernatural powers. Intuition is simply an extension of our natural self. Just relax, be open, and listen to our inner voice. With some focus and practice, our intuition will become clearer and stronger. Whenever we learn something new, it is helpful to practice it every day to become skilled and confident. Simply start by paying more attention to that quiet whisper in the back of the mind that nudges us in a direction. Honoring the Quiet Voice Deep Within Next, we might start honoring that quiet voice deep within by voicing it, writing it down in a journal, or speaking and recording it with any audio program. Most smart phones today have an app we can use.
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Invoking Sacred Signs and Messages Through the Living Oracle by Sherrie Dillard
You are standing in the center of a very chatty universe that is ready to engage. Everything that you encounter is a part of you and you are part of it. Even though we may at times feel separate and unknown in a vast and impersonal world, we are never as alone as we may think. No matter where we are and what we are doing, guidance and direction is available through sacred signs, messages and synchronicities. Do you ever find coins or feathers on your path and wonder if this is a message from someone or something? Does the same species of bird suspiciously come to your window a little too often for it to be simply a chance encounter? Do you wake at the same time night after night, then glance at the clock at this same time during the day? When facing a difficult choice, decision or during a personal crisis have you ever asked for a sign or message to guide and lead you? If any of these are true for you, you are not alone. Since the beginning of time we have looked to an invisible presence and power to guide and comfort us through signs and messages. When we notice signs we are pulled into the deeper mystery of life where we become aware that we are seen, known and being guided.
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Go Beyond Thinking and Stop Sinking
by Guy Finley
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Moving Beyond What We Think Negative states are not mandatory; believe it or not, they are voluntary! Proving this to ourselves is the first step in walking out of the psychological prison created by our current misperception of reality.
Imagine for a moment you’re driving home from work, and you’ve just come from having a pretty rough day at the office. As you drive along, your eyes see the road before you, but your mind is in the past. It’s very busy running and then re-running a few of the day’s unpleasant events, much like an unattended slideshow cycling through the same few images over and over again. You relive that painful stab of some thoughtless remark someone cruelly blurted out or the embarrassment of that stupid comment you made without thinking. All we need to see to walk out of this darkened theater of unhappy thoughts is right before our eyes: The more we think, the more we sink! Thought-Blindness Due to Thinking Dilemma Instead of achieving the freedom we imagine through this struggle, we find ourselves further entangled in the dark web of our own imagination! In moments such as these, our
lives and our choices are not our own; they are literally the property of a mind that is asleep to its own operations. Its unique “blindness” is that it’s busy showing itself the very images that it doesn’t want to look at! This means the more desperately the mind struggles to escape the conflict it feels, the less it’s able to realize that it’s real struggle is with itself. It is not of the world that it blames for its conflicted condition. Breaking free of this interior web of thought can’t happen by pulling on the individual strands of thought that hold us there. In the end, it is awareness of our actual dilemma that releases us from it. A False Sense of Self Led by Thinking Its light empowers us to see the truth about our “thought self.” We observe the false sense of life it weaves for itself by thinking about itself: its world is not the same as ours. It is like the swan that mistook itself to be an ugly duckling, Omtimes.com
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