November A 2017
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Metaphysics
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Deepak Chopra - Home: Where Everyone is Welcome
Health & Wellness
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10 Top Herbs for Digestive Health
Spirituality 48 52
What Is to Be Living In Fear? Reincarnation Past Lives and the In-between
OM Living 60 62 66 68
5 Tips for Meaningful Meditations Unsolved Mysteries Revealed through the Esoteric Arts Product Spotlight - Sacred Activations Business in Transit – How to Move with Ease
Relationships 76 80
What Provokes Us to Be Mean to Nice People? When Good Advice becomes Solace
You Can Develop Your Intuitive Gifts with the Help of the Angels Why You Need to Be Keeping a Lunar Journal Dr. Maria Montessori, The Educational Innovator
Personal Growth 102 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism 106 Wisdom from a Bonsai Tree
World Vision 112 Facing the Dark of Heartlessness 118 A New Way to Governing Ourselves and Our World
Books 124 Book Spotlight - Treasure Hunt
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WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME An Interview with Paul Avgerinos, Kabir Sehgal, and Deepak Chopra
In 1883, Emma Lazarus wrote the sonnet, “The New Colossus.” Her precious words are inscribed on a bronze plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty. The words read,
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“Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” For many generations of Americans, these words were also inscribed in their hearts; recognizing that other than the indigenous people of this fair land, we are all the descendants
of immigrants. Yet recently, there seems to be a memory lapse…a forgetting of how immigrants built this country with their sweat, toil, tears, blood and dreams; and a rejection, based upon fear and ignorance, of the value of those who would come and join us in this purely American adventure. What can we do to restore the memories, eradicate the fear, and inform those who have been misled about the seeds of greatness from foreign lands that blossomed and continue to flourish in this country. Paul Avgerinos, Deepak Chopra, and Kabir Sehgal have collaborated on a beautiful collection of poems and songs inspired by American Immigrants called, Home: Where Everyone is Welcome. Paul is a first generation American, whose father Costas emigrated from Greece to the
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10 Top Herbs for Digestive Health Our digestive system is one large system, with a lot of opportunities for things to go wrong along the way! The two major causes of almost every gastrointestinal disorder are diet and stress! Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and quitting smoking if you smoke, can help protect against practically every digestive disorder as well as, heart disease, osteoporosis and some types of cancer.
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Herbal medicine is a wonderful preventative solution. Complications can arise when taking herbal medicine and allopathic drugs your doctor has prescribed. Great caution should be used especially if you are on blood thinners, diuretics or any other heart-related medication. Consult your doctor with any questions you may have, before taking additional herbs or supplements. Here is a list of my top 10 favorite herbs for digestive issues: 1. Cardamom warms up the digestive tract, speeds up and increases the thoroughness of digestion, and reduces gas. 2. Cinnamon Cassia: In Ayurveda, this warming spice reduces Vata and Kapha and is traditionally used in cold formulas, regulates blood sugar and is used for strengthening digestion. Cinnamon is a useful remedy for sluggish digestion. The German Commission E recommends it for loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints, bloating and flatulence. 3. Fennel Seed: Foeniculum vulgare is a common spice that is traditionally used to improve
digestion and absorption without increasing Pitta. The seeds are also chewed after meals to freshen the breath and alleviate gas. 4. Flaxseed Oil is an edible oil derived from the seeds of the Flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and is one of the best plant sources of the Omega-3 fatty acid Alpha-Linolenic Acid available. Naturally occurring constituents in Flaxseed Oil may help to balance the production of prostaglandins and support cardiovascular and bowel health. 5. Ginger Root: In Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda it is used as a general panacea that is especially useful for digestive and respiratory complaints. It also dispels nausea and acts as a diaphoretic. Ginger is a time-tested digestive remedy for stomach upset. European practitioners also use ginger in tea for indigestion. It reduces spasms and increases the secretion of digestive juices, including bile and saliva. Ginger contains ingredients that soothe the gut and aid digestion by increasing peristalsis that moves food through the intestine. Use 1 teaspoon of the chopped root brewed as tea, three times a day. Omtimes.com
What is to be Living In Fear? By John Holland
As I write this article, I can’t help to think of how this past couple of months has been very difficult for thousands if not millions of people all around the world! With
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earthquakes in Mexico, mudslides in Sierra Leone, the catastrophic floods in India, the hurricanes that tore through the Caribbean & Florida, and now the heartbreaking tragedy that just happened in Las Vegas it’s almost too much to bear. Usually, I watch the news every evening for just 30 minutes to keep me caught up on what’s happening around the world as well as in my area. Right now, that’s all I allow myself to watch. The other day when I was watching the news, the story of Las Vegas came on, and I was shocked, hurt, and sad to see how one person can harm so many. It left me feeling utterly numb! Most of us watched the news about the Mexico earthquake, the hurricane, and floods in
Texas, as well as the hurricane that just happened in Florida. I know many people are saying to themselves: “What’s happening?!” I can’t remember a time where we had a succession of such dramatic and tragic events happen one after the other, caused by both nature and man. Many people turn to me for guidance and wisdom and sometimes ... even I am at a loss of what to say. All I can offer right now is to write about what keeps me going during this difficult time. I try not to focus all my attention on the tragedies – but focus and acknowledge the many thousands of people who are coming together in unity to help one another. There have been many heroes! That’s what I am choosing to focus on ... the good in people!
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5 Tips for Meaningful Meditations By Harper Harmon
For some, meditation is the way to calm nerves or relax after a tense situation. For others, it is a way to let go of the temporal things of the world even if just for a few moments. No matter what meditation is used for, it is an important aspect of everyday life, especially with regards to your overall health. Meditation is a process, and it takes time to master the art. Omtimes.com
Meditation can be quite helpful for one’s mental and physical health. Meditating meaningfully, though, takes practice. Below are a few tips to help you along your journey to better meditation.
Isolation Helps Isolation helps when it comes to meditation. Try to find a spot
where you won’t only be alone, but where no one can interrupt you. This can be difficult for some, but it is possible. If you have nowhere to go home, try meditating in your car - or even in a bathroom. When you’re alone, you can truly begin to empty your mind.
Know Your Rhythms There’s a right time and a wrong time to meditate. If you know you’re going to fall asleep when you close your eyes at night, you might want to meditate during the day. If you know you’re too keyed up in the morning to relax, you might want to meditate later on. While others might suggest a good time for you to meditate, only you know your body’s rhythms.
Seek Guidance There’s nothing wrong with seeking guidance when it comes to meditation. For some, this might mean reading a book about the subject. For others, it might mean going to classes. Try to find someone who knows more about meditation to guide you through the process. You’ll be surprised by what you can learn by listening to a tape or by
speaking with someone who has been meditating for years.
Learn to Let Go A huge part of meditation is learning how to let go. When you sit down to meditation, you must let your temporal cares go away. If injured in a car accident, for example, don’t worry. Just contact an attorney. Instead of dwelling on your cares, do something. Put the worry away, and you’ll be able to meditate a bit more easily.
It’s a Process Finally, try to realize that meditation really is a skill. That means that you won’t master it your first go and that you might not get much out of it at the beginning. The more you meditate, though, the easier it will become. Exercise this skill as often as you can so you’ll benefit from it. You may be surprised at how quickly you progress. Don’t give up on meditation. Try following the tips above to get more out of the process. With the right setting and the right instruction, you can begin to use meditation to change the way your mind works. Omtimes.com
What Provokes Us to Be Mean to Nice People? By Marcia Sirota, MD.
There’s another side to the story of kind versus nice, and that’s the story of those who are hurtful or disrespectful to the nice person. Who are these people and what’s driving their behavior?
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We know what makes someone kind: it’s an outpouring of positive self-regard onto others. What makes someone nice is a need for external validation that’s meant to build their self-esteem. But, what makes someone take advantage of the person who’s being nice? What makes an individual see the nice person as someone they can push around, take advantage of, even bully? In every one of us, there’s an inner struggle, between the light and the shadow sides of our personality. Most often, the light part wins the battle; sometimes the dark part wins. Every human being has occasional dark thoughts, feelings, and urges. Most of us can contain these, most of the time. Now and then, our dark side is provoked a bit more strongly, and we end up being not so nice. What provokes the shadow side of our personality to come out? When we’re overtired, overly stressed or really angry,
it’s much harder to contain our impulses, and something nasty can leak out: a hurtful comment, a selfish choice, a thoughtless act. Often, we want to do the right thing, but other people can provoke us to behave badly, especially when they make us uncomfortable or vulnerable, or when they make it just too easy for us to do the wrong thing. Nice people can easily tempt us to take advantage of them or be contemptuous of them. Their desperation for approval, their eagerness to please, their over-attentiveness to our needs can make us extremely uncomfortable, or extremely greedy. We see in the nice person an exaggerated version of our own needy, desperate self; the nice person is behaving in a way that if it were us, we’d be mortified for anyone to see. They’re openly pleasing, openly seeking approval, and we squirm in our boots on their behalf. Some of us get so uncomfortable at the nice
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You Can Develop Your Intuitive Gifts With The Help Of The Angels
Abstract: To fully embrace our spiritual impulses, we must first acknowledge them, explore their meaning, discover connections with the angelic and higher realms, and then develop the skills and daily practice that allows us to evolve and become Omtimes.com
enlightened. This process begins by tuning into our ‘intuition’ and connecting with the brilliant white light energy of Archangel Gabriel – the great ‘Annunciator’ angel of communication and new beginnings. Spiritual development is a journey of many steps. To fully embrace our spiritual impulses, we must first learn to understand them, explore their meaning, put aside worries and deal with blockages. Then we can develop the skills and daily practice that allows us to evolve and become enlightened. Deepening our connections with the angelic and higher realms enable this process. The voyage can take many years. Some would say a thousand lifetimes. But, as with all journeys, it begins with the first few steps. Almost by definition, an exploration of anything spiritual involves a connection with something greater than ourselves. Often this occurs when we start connecting and
communicating, with higher realms beyond the ordinary world. Communicating with God (in whatever form He or She takes for you), and with angels, Archangels, and other energies of a higher vibration, is a holistic process - spiritual, emotional, and physical. But there is a simple starting point – your intuition. Intuition is that deep, inner sense of ‘knowing’ that we may trust but find difficult to explain. It can be a simple physical reaction, the ‘gut feeling’ that something is right or wrong. Or at a higher level, it is the mind’s ‘nagging doubt’ or ‘unwavering conviction’ that leads us away from negative situations towards positive and successful outcomes. And when you connect fully with the angels, you come to understand that this intuitive gift comes from Angelic Light, the purest, brilliant energy that lights your way and warms your soul. Many people have a strong intuitive sense that they may call clairvoyance (“seeing”),
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Why You Need to Be Keeping A Lunar Journal
A Lunar Journal is a great way to bring the power of your thoughts, good energy and a generous way to express your true insight on paper. This journal can be used for writing down situations and how you have experienced them. These journals are good places to Omtimes.com
record your outlook, your goals for achieving a path to your truths and your daily affirmation. It can allow you to look at that information later for understanding inspiration and guidance.
or trying to understand it at the moment.
20 Tips on Creating Your Lunar Workbook
6. Now, learn about the power of the rhythm of these feelings. Do not assume anything. Write down each day, something new that you find as an instinctual action of doing, seeing, saying, hearing‌
1. The moon goes through eight distinct phases. Four of these (new, full, waxing, waning) are particularly important when manifesting with the energetics of the lunar cycle.
5. List what feelings you are holding on to. Are they negative or positive? Explain in your journal.
2. You can divide your journal into 4 or 8 sections. It is a good idea to write key words associated with each section.
7. I feel it is important to keep a lunar journal for several months. This will give you a better, overall picture of how the rhythm of the moon plays a part in the cycles of YOUR life.
3. As the moon passes through each phase, write about your own perceptions and insights. Consider writing a paragraph or so about how you feel emotionally, key thoughts or anything unusual or unique that might have happened to you during this time.
8. Learning to follow your intuition is essential to understanding what is at the root of all action. Find three things when interpreting your insight that makes it a stepping stone to the next level! List them now.
4. When working with intuitive information, focus on an empty slate. Accept the process of receiving the information that comes in without judging
9. Be sure and write the time and day on the top of the page. 10. Make this journal your own! Buy or make a book Omtimes.com
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD
Striving for excellence can lead to very satisfying achievements, but when is enough enough? Do you really need more money, more praise, more attention, or a greater sense of control? When does perfectionism start to diminish your joy and distract you from the reason you chose a
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goal in the first place? Would being less driven give your soul greater pleasure than constantly pushing yourself to do more, be more, and produce more? And do you feel bad about yourself when you are unproductive or when the results of your efforts are dissatisfying? Overcoming selfdoubt and perfectionism is easier when you pay attention to the wisdom of nature. Nature can help you learn to be more accepting of what you have accomplished so far and where you are in your progress right now. JUDGMENT Judgment’s gaze withers, divides, rigidifies contracts life Acceptance allows expansion and growth Ice melting returns home to the lake’s depth In nature, nothing stays the same except the essence of a thing. Take water: Ice melts and the water becomes liquid again only to evaporate into water vapor and clouds. These transformations require time as water slowly moves
from lake to sky and cloud to soil in the form of rain. If you are feeling unproductive, perhaps you are focused too much on the stillness of the lake or the ice and snow that covers it. You may have forgotten that the water does move, and will, when it’s time. Seeds will lay dormant until the conditions for growth are right. If you aren’t achieving what you like, maybe you need to be dormant for a while—to rest and to sleep so you can dream of what else you might try to achieve. Maybe you need to change your goals and your course. If the waters are flowing and you are able to accomplish what you set out to do, yet you feel anxious and yearn for more, maybe you need to slow down and experience the serenity of acceptance. Acceptance allows change and growth to happen. Notice what you have already produced. Generate a sense of satisfaction and gratitude. Acknowledge the work you have done to reach this point. Then the stress of perfectionism can give way to enthusiasm for building on your momentum. Omtimes.com
Facing the Dark of Heartlessness The Golden Rule, the Rule of Gold, and the ONE REPUBLICAN I Would Vote for in a Minute By Steve Bhaerman
“The USA has become a banana republic ‘thanks’ to the Banana Republicans and their Democrat enablers.” – Swami Beyondananda When I reflect on the recent and ongoing health care debacle, where Republicans are seeking Omtimes.com
to replace the barely-caring Obamacare with their own even more ruthless and heartless version, We-Don’t-Care, I am reminded of a cartoon from my childhood. The cartoon shows a mother handing her two boys boxing gloves, saying, “Now, don’t fight.”
the predators and exploiters have retaken the field. There are many reasons why this has happened, but I will cite three separate incidents. The first happened in 1886 ... the second in 1913 ... and the third in 1976.
The point is, no matter what is said, you can predict the outcome of the game by the rules and tools offered. This applies as much to governing our republic as it does to managing our children. The right rules and the right tools, we thrive. Otherwise?
Corporate Personhood = Corporate Poisonhood For the first hundred years of our country’s existence, the power of corporations was kept in check. Corporate charters were granted for a limited time and could be revoked for violating laws. They were prohibited from owning other corporations and from financial involvement in the electoral process.
Well, that brings us to our current shituation.
http://reclaimdemocracy.org/ corporate-accountabilityhistory-corporations-us/
To understand current events, we have to go back a couple of hundred years, when a small band of American Revolutionaries successfully fended off the world’s first multinational corporation (the British East India Company) and its military arm, the Queen’s navy and the redcoat army. Unfortunately, since that time
All this changed in 1886 when a former railroad company president working as a court reporter for the U.S. Supreme Court wrote a “headnote” declaring that corporations had the same 14th Amendment rights as a legal “person”. https://tinyurl.com/yd2nz5ld And though the actual court decision said nothing of the kind, “corporate personhood” became Omtimes.com
A New Way to Governing Ourselves and Our World by Crystal Presence
Abstract: Addressing the desire to experience a new kind of governing that supports all living beings. Bringing understanding to the truth that we already have everything we need to turn things around. Sharing steps for taking full responsibility Omtimes.com
for bringing a new kind of governing into manifestation. In turbulent times, we find ourselves wondering if human beings will allow the Earth to be a place where all living things can live in harmony. We long for a collective experience of governing where war and destruction are no longer a way to create resolution. We ask ourselves how we can participate as part of the resolution while releasing ourselves from being part of the problem. The first step in making this change is the willingness to see things from a different perspective. It means changing beliefs about the essential nature of human beings and asking ourselves what it will take to truly humanize the world. It means understanding that we already have everything we need to turn things around and we can… 1. Embrace the turbulence inside of ourselves, taking full responsibility for our manifestation from our inside out. Asking
ourselves if we are part of perpetuating a government that is not of, by and for the people. 2. Be leaders of change by changing the way we lead ourselves. Begin by having a meeting with ourselves. Set our four sitting pillows. One for ourselves as the spirit that is making the decisions for ourselves. The other three pillows act as our emotions, body, and heart. Start a conversation with each of them. Ask them how they feel about their lives and how we are governing them. Listen to what they have to say. For example, a response from our emotions might be, “I’m tired of being repressed and pushed aside, then blamed for the oppression, suffering, and powerlessness you feel. I am your inner guidance system and repressing me disempowers all aspects of us”. Our bodies might say, “You override and push me to exhaustion, I hate you!” Respond and continue until you come to resolution. Come to a place of governing ourselves Omtimes.com
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