Your Life in Colour -
Empowering Your Soul with the Energy of Colour
by Dougall Fraser,
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Dougall Fraser is a Los Angeles intuitive life
coach and workshop facilitator. He has an ability to see auras and has
interests in meditation, chakras and colour healing.
This book explains how to
incorporate colour into your life with exercises, affirmations, meditations and
suggestions on how to align yourself with colour energies.
Colours can create
positive and negative reactions so we need to find which colours work for us
and he provides a simple course to work with a different colour each week.
Dougall Fraser provides examples from his personal experiences and those of his
clients.
Each colour can help us to meet our goals, increase energy, influence
and wellbeing. We can imagine a beautiful meditation such as imagining a ball
of colour above our head which bursts into a shower of sparkles which rain down
over us. He has a radio show on Hay House Radio and offers a blog on his
website.
White, gold, silver, blue, emerald green, purple, ruby red, orange,
pink, mint green, I liked this book and I gained some excellent ideas from it.
It improved my awareness of the beauty and power of colours and gave me an
increased ability to enjoy nature and everyday objects. What a joy! You can
find your gold aura for independence, your purple for leadership and destiny,
mint green for enthusiasm, red for empathy, orange for balance and perception
and lots more to enjoy and learn!
Reviewer: Wendy Stokes www.wendystokes.co.uk
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The 21st Century Revolution - A Call to Greatness By Bruce Nixon
Introduction
"It's OK for you. We and our children will have to face your generation's irresponsibility way beyond 2050."
A sixth-former.
As a parent, grandparent and fellow world citizen, that is my starting
point.
We face the greatest challenges in human history. This book is for people
all over the world who want to create a happier, fairer, more peaceful world and
prevent environmental catastrophe. It is for people who want to be
well-informed. The book will help readers make sense of the situation, find
solutions, and decide how they want to participate in bringing about the radical
changes that are needed. There is a widespread collapse of confidence in current
politics and economics. The challenges are enormous, but so are the
opportunities. Change is in the wind all over the world. Change springs out of
vision and hope. This book will provide both. When great shifts come, they tend
to come fast; the old order collapses quickly. Remember the fall of the Berlin
Wall.
There is widespread anti-establishment sentiment. The economic policies of
the past 35 years are being challenged, especially by younger people; so is the
way we have done politics for the past 70 years. Yet radical new policies,
large-scale events, and campaigns involving thousands often go unreported in the
mainstream media. There is so much positive news the conventional media doesn't
give us. That will be remedied in this book.
It is now 23 years since the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan on
11th December 1997. Yet decisive action has not been agreed or taken. The 21st
annual session of the International Climate Change Conference is to be held in
Paris from the 30th November to 11th December 2015. There must be a
breakthrough. Sir David King, UK's Special Representative for Climate Change,
whilst hopeful of this session, says climate change is the "biggest threat
facing mankind at this moment" and reaching agreement is "more critical to the
future of our civilization than 1945", when the UN was created following two
World Wars.
This year also marks the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. There are
growing calls for radical reform of outdated democratic institutions, and a
different way of doing politics. Reform has been obstructed for decades and, in
some cases, for over a century. The determination of the suffragist women in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries provides a lesson for us. They won the vote.
We need to win a lot more.
As George Monbiot says:
"Society moves from the margins, not the centre."
I compare our situation today with the dark days before World War Two.
Then, Britain faced a Nazi invasion, a complete takeover of Europe, and world
domination. Today, the challenge is even greater: the catastrophic effects of
climate change and destruction of the ecological system. In 1940, George Orwell
wrote:
"The initiative will have to come from below. … I only know that the right
men will be there when the people say they really want them, for it is movements
that make leaders and not leaders' movements. And … A real shove from below will
accomplish it."
Why I Write - The English Revolution
And so it was and the War was won.
Today, we are again confronted with leadership failure. Leadership will be
a major theme throughout this book. The challenges are great. Yet ecologically
and economically illiterate political leaders are failing to tackle them. The
obsession with unsustainable growth, measured by GDP (Gross Domestic Product),
on a finite planet we are warming up is madness. It will lead to growing
violence, resource wars and migration. Instead of GDP, we need wellbeing as our
measure of progress.
A great, big scam robs us and threatens our survival. In 2008, the Western
world suffered the worst financial crisis since the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
Its primary causes were irresponsible banking and too much lending and
borrowing. The recession that followed soon led to austerity policies
implemented to varying degrees throughout Europe.
Neoliberal ideology (explained in Chapter 5) has dominated economic policy
for 35 years. It has profoundly affected our values and how we treat our fellow
human beings. Blatant greed at the top is shocking. Corporate responsibility has
become an oxymoron. In this environment, it's hard for companies and their
leaders to be responsible and survive.
In the UK, the financial crisis gave the Tory-led Coalition a golden
opportunity to decimate the public sector. Austerity, based on ideology, not on
sound economics, was forced through by an illiterate government without a
mandate to do so. Deep cuts will continue under the new administration. These
hindered and continue to hinder recovery and deficit reduction. Every day there
has been news of the dire consequences of counterproductive cuts. Whilst the
rich got richer, and doubled their wealth, average, real incomes fell by 8%,
compared with 2007. For those in work, they still have not recovered. Ordinary
people who create wealth are robbed in ways I shall explain.
Similar policies have been implemented in Europe with similar results,
adversely affecting young people, particularly in Greece and Spain.
Fundamentally, they are the same policies imposed on poor and developing
countries by Western institutions for decades.
Greece, with its highly dysfunctional economy in urgent need of reform, is
the current most disastrous example: a combination of irresponsible lending
followed by insistence on debt repayment and austerity led to deep depression
and 25% unemployment. Youth unemployment is 60% (50% in Spain). Finally, in the
Greek referendum, 61% of voters decisively rejected a further international
bailout from the Troika (IMF, EU and European Central Bank) with continuing
austerity attached.
Austerity is like draining a patient's blood to purge the evil humours once
thought to cause disease. Of course, all the bloodletting did was to make the
patient weaker and more likely to succumb. Luckily, most of us are made of
stronger stuff. But millions of people are needlessly suffering; it's a shameful
waste of human potential.
These policies will continue unless active citizens demand change.
In the UK, we've allowed ourselves to be conned (helped by campaign
advisers, some with dubious connections) and ruled by an out of touch political
class, in the pockets of the Big Banks, Big Business, and the super- rich, who,
because of dwindling party membership, that used to be millions, fund their
campaigns.
"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder
respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind."
George Orwell
in Why I Write - The English Revolution.
We need a very different agenda. A system based on short-term self-interest
rather than generosity of spirit has no future in the 21st century world. The
same applies to foreign policy. The recent election campaigning in the UK was
based on fear. Instead, we need a vision that uplifts and engages people in a
great, new endeavour that creates a prosperous society in which everyone
benefits.
As Yvonne Roberts says: "A good state would give each of us the chance to thrive. A dynamic, modern
country should not treat its citizens as passive clients, but as agents for a
greater change… An opportunity for a genuinely participatory, challenging,
creative and active citizenship requires something different from the state than
the retail politics of selling 'the offer' to the electorate."
Neal Lawson, Chair of Compass, says: "The mission of government should be to unleash the energy and potential of
everyone to transform their workplaces, communities and lives."
There is a growing awakening throughout the world. The story of Syriza in
Greece has much in common with Spain's Podemos and Scotland's Independence
Campaign. Jeremy Corbyn's surprise bid to lead and transform the UK Labour party
is attracting rapidly growing support, especially from younger people. It is
part of the widespread rejection of the economic policies of the past 35 years
and distaste for the behaviour of political leaders. More is to come.
People are realising that capitalism and democracy in their current forms
are failing us. There is a growing rebellion against the current order. Younger
people, angry about the injustice of their situation, are opting out of
conventional politics and exploring new ways of bringing about change, often
bottom up, and creating new businesses. Politics as we know it is a sideshow.
The mainstream is happening outside party politics and the daily news. There is
a huge discourse on the internet that many people are unaware of. All over the
world, people are seeking alternatives. You will read about it in this
book.
The need for visionary leadership at every level is greater than ever
before. Patriarchal, top-down leadership is obsolete. People want enabling
leadership that releases human creativity and bottom-up change. But major
transformation will not take place unless many more people get involved and
demand change. Far more pressure is needed.
Depending on the choices we make, collectively and individually, we could
be at the beginning of a benign revolution or a breakdown of society leading to
extremism. This particularly applies to people who feel excluded. Young women
and men travel to Syria; others drop out.
I listen to a lot of people in all walks of life in many countries (Chapter
1). What they told me inspired me to write this book. Many are disheartened,
angry about the current situation, and feel powerless. Following the results of
the recent UK General Election, they are even angrier and more disheartened. It
is outrageous that a first past the post voting system results in an
unrepresentative parliament, and a Tory government with less than 37% of the
vote, representing 24% of the population, continues to inflict extreme policies
upon the nation without a mandate. If they do not take this into account, there
will be a lot of strife.
Already numerous demonstrations are taking place; many more are planned.
Until nations have a properly representative government, things are
unlikely to change significantly for the better.
A lot more of us need to get angry. Anger should never be acted out, but it
provides the passion and energy needed for constructive change. The fact is: we
need a non-violent revolution - not just in the UK but all over the West. We
should be grateful that we can protest, usually without being imprisoned,
tortured or shot. Also, we have the rule of law.
"The future has already arrived. It's just not evenly distributed yet."
William Gibson
This future could bring a massive transfer of power away from the grip of
government and big business to ordinary people and their local communities, if
we choose to make it happen. Being cynical or pessimistic won't help.
The 21st Century Revolution is already happening. Every century has its
revolutions, political and industrial. The first two industrial revolutions were
based on coal, then oil and gas. The third may be based on solar power, hi-tech,
bioscience, the World Wide Web, personal and collective empowerment, and the
need to respond to ecological disaster.
In his book, An Optimist's Tour of the Future, Mark Stevenson gives an
exciting account of emerging scientific and technological innovations likely to
transform our lives and the world as we know it. Many are benign. Undoubtedly,
many of these developments will bring enormous benefits, particularly in the
area of human health. They could reduce costs and devolve power. However, I am
cautious; they could result in the even greater concentration of power and
wealth in the hands of the few, and further alienation of human beings from
nature of which we are part. And these developments will not help unless we are
determined to resolve economic inequality, entrenched power structures and act
on the urgent need to conserve and sustain a living planet. The danger is we'll
be deluded by techno-fixes.
Systems thinking. Central to this book is the idea that the immense
challenges we face require whole system change, not partial fixes. Everything is
interconnected; we are part of one whole; we are part of nature; we are all one.
Systems thinking is the process of understanding how systems influence one
another within a whole. It is an approach to problem solving in which problems
are seen as parts of an overall system. Thus, rather than reacting to specific
parts, as political leaders tend to, with the danger creating unintended
consequences, we need to look at the whole system and identify the fundamental
issues before creating solutions.
So Part One is a whole system analysis of the current situation. Part Two
offers a new, better future, and explores how all of us can make it happen. It
includes comprehensive proposals for addressing:
Climate Chaos and destruction of the eco-system
Economic injustice
Resolving conflict without violence
Radical reform of broken and corrupt, top-down
politics
And, that key part, what you, the reader, will
do
All of which form an inter-related system.
Whilst many of these proposals call for international collaboration, some
are specific to the UK, yet equally relevant to other nations. Countries learn
from each other.
The next few years are likely to be full of surprises. In the UK, the
voting system has deprived many people of their wishes. Of almost 31 million
people who voted in the recent General Election on the 7th May, 19 million voted
for losing candidates. That's 63% of voters who backed a candidate that didn't
win, making the majority of voters feel unrepresented. Out of 650 winning
candidates, 322 (49%) got less than 50% of the vote.
The Westminster Village is discredited. That was the clear message of the
Scottish referendum. People will vote if they believe it will make a difference.
An unprecedented 97% registered to vote in the referendum and 84.6% voted,
including 16 to 17-year-olds, for the first time. It was the highest vote in the
UK since the introduction of universal suffrage. This has increased the pressure
for reform. 44.7% voted for independence. As I write, elections are to be held
in Spain, Poland, Denmark, Finland, Portugal and Estonia. Debt and austerity
have played a major part in creating a desperate situation in Greece. The Greek
election was a strong vote of no confidence in the current economic doctrine. At
the time of writing, the results of negotiations between the Greek Prime
Minister, Alexis Tsipras, and the EU are unknown but are likely to be
far-reaching.
We need a great power shift - a peaceful revolution. A revolution is
swelling at the moment, as evidenced by widespread and growing protests. They
will grow. I hope this book will give many people the desire to participate at
an epic moment in human history. Currently, power is held by elites who will
obstruct anything they think adversely affects their interests. We need a shift
of power to people and communities, enabled by a new kind of slimmer state. We,
seven billion people, need to use our power; otherwise little will change.
This book is a call to ordinary people to be great. Through your
relationships with others, you can help create the critical mass required to
bring about this great transformation. We can be sure revolution will come from
the power and creativity of millions of people. If you are not already involved,
I invite you to become part of it. If you are part of it, I hope reading this
book will give you even greater power. Being well-informed gives people power;
it's essential for an effective democracy. People won't be well-informed if they
rely on old media. I endeavour to make sense of the biggest crisis humanity has
ever faced. I describe the radical changes that are needed and suggest what you
can do to help.
In the Resources section at the end of the book, I offer you many different
ways in which you can play your part. There are suggestions at the end of some
chapters. References and links are provided conveniently in the text, rather
than at the end of the book.
Hyperlinks are provided in the e-book version. I
have quoted from writings that I believe are particularly useful or articulate,
thus introducing you to people you may wish to follow, and sources of further
information.
Other books and writings by Bruce Nixon
A Better World is Possible - What needs to be done and how we can make it
happen
Living System - Making sense of sustainability
Global Forces - A Guide for Enlightened Leaders
Making a Difference - Strategies and Tools for Transforming your
Organisation
New Approaches to Management Development
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"This is a book jam-packed with solutions - hurrah! And, it all starts with
the self; great change calls on each of us to step up and respond to the call of
greatness. Whether it be changing our politics, our monetary system, our laws,
our business ethics - at the heart of each resides something truly great. Bruce
Nixon brings to life not only what is possible, what is already emerging, and
also what could yet come into being."
Polly Higgins, Barrister, International Ecocide law advocate.
"This is an amazing book not just because it tells us what's wrong with our
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people and our planet. The world is a better place for The 21st Century
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me to help make the 21st century revolution happen."
Neal Lawson, Chair of Compass
"The greatest problem of our age is disempowerment - part of a political
project to shift ordinary people out of power and out of politics, to leave them
content to judge their identity by the brand of smart phone they rent. Bruce
Nixon lays out the fullest dimension of this disempowerment and its fatal
consequences. But he also outlines a way out, a way for all of us to become real
citizens in a real democracy. The call to greatness not only refers to our own
personal liberation from the shackles of disempowerment, but to the scale of the
collective endeavour it will allow us to embark on saving our species. It
doesn't get much bigger." Nick Dearden, Director, Global Justice Now
"Read this excellent analysis of what's gone wrong, take heart, and fight
for positive change!" Yvonne Roberts, Journalist and Fellow of the Young Foundation
"Don't despair - read this book! We can have a new economic system that
works for people and planet, if enough of us meet the current (huge) challenges
head-on and summon the greatness that each of us are capable of. Bruce Nixon
brilliantly sets out a course of action and hope." Stewart Wallis, Executive Director, New Economics Foundation
"We need to be both planning for a better world and actively setting out a
route towards it. That needs the input of the many and the democratic focus of
this book is very much welcome, as is its understanding that our economic,
social and environmental crises and the solutions to them are interlinked." Natalie Bennett, Leader, Green Party of England and Wales
"Bruce highlights the harmful consequences of our debt-based money system
and the need to change the way money is created." Ben Dyson, Founder of Positive Money
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'The Lightworkers Circle Guide
- A Workbook for Spiritual
Groups' by Wendy Stokes
Would you like to start a group for Lightworkers?
Then this is the handbook for you.
If you are a believer in the Afterlife, you are not alone!
When we make contact with Spirit, we find we become healed. We also become enlightened and our life is enhanced.
This book gives trusted guidance to help you to form your Spiritual
Group - from the initial planning stages of your lightworker's circle;
including prepapations you need to make and exercises to help you in the
initial stages when first meeting your primary guide. It's advice is
very thorough, and provides solutions to every perceivable question you
may have when forming your group including: how best to run your group
in an effective, democratic way; how to select potential members
and sound advice on confidentiality both inside and outside of your
circle.
This book is an excellent tool for new and experienced mediums. The
advice is readable, concise and easy to access through a comprehensive
contents section. It covers every perceivable question one may have when
hoping to get a group of individuals to form a coherant and complete
lightworker's circle.
About the author: Wendy Stokes has trained mediums in home groups
for years, working closely with mentors from the spirit realms. A
qualified teacher of adults, she has an excellent reputation in her
field. All royalties committed to the Durrell Wildlife Conservation
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Extract from: 'The Lightworkers Circle Guide
- A Workbook for Spiritual
Groups' by Wendy Stokes
available from bookshops worldwide in paperback or from
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The Lightworkers Circle Guide explains
how to facilitate a group for channelling, divination and healing. All royalties
are donated to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust which helps to protect
endangered species from extinction.
Visit: www.wendystokes.co.uk
There are many books and courses available on the subject of leadership - a
role which takes place in every aspect of our lives. Like spirituality, it is a
subject that can only be developed through experience - not learned from an
article or book.
However, written information can provide guidance as to what to
look for, and what to avoid!
In our society, we have two approaches to our leaders, either we idolize
them - or we reject them! Everyone wants to be a leader, but no-one wants to be
led! Though many would like to live without leaders, in reality, we can make no
progress without them! The aim of a leader is task orientated and to further the
group's development - not their own. Leadership needs to be conducted most
especially when the members are not making progress alone. The position of team
'leader' in a small group is also that of manager, teacher, caretaker,
facilitator, steward, mentor, guide and coach! A good leader's job is broad and
requires considerable sacrifice, expertise and dedication. If anyone thinks this
work is easy, they will be convinced otherwise when they read the following list
of skills and award marks for each!
Tasks of the leader: anticipating problems in advance; arbitrating between
people; articulating what has not been spoken; assigning tasks; assisting others
to get the best from their own talents; building strengths and confidence;
chastising when appropriate; coaching; consoling; defining the indefinable;
demonstrating skills; developing abilities and opportunities; eliminating
hindrances; emphasizing and maximizing strengths; empowering and encouraging;
ensuring safety; evaluating; focusing on tasks; identifying needs; imparting
knowledge; implementing changes; increasing expertise, awareness and competency;
listening; maintaining order, ethos, standards, values and boundaries; managing
and mentoring; moderating during conflict; monitoring; motivating; negotiating;
observing; organizing; preparing; preserving what is good; problem solving;
protecting; recognizing opportunities and dangers; refereeing in arguments;
reinforcing skills; reviewing; setting an example; supporting those in need;
stabilizing the group; taking necessary decisions; and helping all members get
the best from their communal activities.
Effective leaders lead by example and should be applauded for their
capacity to fulfil many responsibilities with calmness and goodwill. Theirs is
the most prominent position within the group, and therefore the leader is
usually scrutinized and criticized more than any other member. A leader often
suffers from the petty jealousies of others who do not wish for responsibility
or commitment. A leader is usually held accountable when things go wrong, so it
is not a role to envy!
A leader maintains the smooth running of meetings and implements changes in
order to maintain good practice. A leader should also facilitate, and stimulate
an increase in the depth of work without pressurizing anyone. A leader often
looks after organisational and planning matters, and is aware of spiritual
influences and time factors. A leader also has responsibility for the cohesion
and collaboration of the membership. Most leaders will fail at some stage to
accomplish all these requirements and should be given the group's support for
their attempts to do the job to the best of their ability.
Autocratic and self-serving styles of leadership are common in our society,
and occur where one person manipulates or bullies everyone else, misusing power
until resentful members rebel. Gentler members who are eager for progress end up
carrying those who are overly ambitious for personal power - and are good at
getting it. Resentment against self-centred leaders is therefore justifiable. An
alternative to autocratic leadership is that of rotational leadership as this
gives everyone the chance to take this high profile position within the group.
If members voluntarily choose certain job responsibilities within the group,
this is beneficial. When one person has held a key position for a given length
of time, another should be appointed to keep the workload circulating, so that
there is an opportunity to be involved with different activities. There are ways
of sharing responsibilities fairly, such as by volunteering, by random selection
(either spinning a coin or drawing straws), by rote, or alphabetical
order.
When a leader is ineffective, the members will suffer, and conflicts will
arise and will result in members resigning. Sometimes leadership is not required
and the group can be self-facilitating. If a leader does not perform the tasks
of leadership, any member can take the initiative and organise what needs to be
done, not by being competitive, but co-operative. In groups where no leader has
been appointed, one usually emerges.
It is often difficult, without prior experience, to be a fair and aware,
yet firm leader. The answer is in mutual negotiation, cooperation and initiative
with the whole group building a strong multi-tasking team. Compromise and
co-operation are vital parts of the learning process and sharing experiences are
part of the learning process. This is a service of self-sacrifice that we offer
to others on the same path as ourselves. Everyone can be pro-active and take
initiatives on an equal basis with consideration to everyone, even those not
present. Questions should be phrased; "Can I suggest…?", "I would like…", "I
need…", or "Shall I…?"
Small problems may seem nit-picking, but if one waits, it may be too late
to restore stability. A good slogan is 'small errors grow large'. Lack of
quality leadership requires a change of leadership! Those who respond well to
authority figures show a mark of emotional maturity. Lightworkers recognise the
importance of inter-dependency and task sharing. We also appreciate that every
member has something of value to offer. It is important to be able to feel
comfortable in both roles; that of being led, and that of leader.
All parts make up the whole, and all parts are necessary and have their
place. If there is personal incompatibility within the group, interpersonal
issues can be resolved by examining what each person expects, needs and wants
from the group, and from their leader. Each specific problem could be brought to
Spirit for resolution through meditation and prayer for guidance. Adjustments to
the method, style and content of the sessions may also be required and
expectations and assumptions also need addressing.
Leadership is a position of service but because leaders usually do more
work than anyone else does, they sometimes feel the post deserves some form of
remuneration. The need for good leadership is present in all aspects of our
life. In large groups, it is almost impossible to make consistent progress
without a regular leader.
Most groups work through differences and difficult times, and successful
leaders take the pressure off themselves by sharing their power intelligently
with others. Small, leaderless groups particularly thrive on the basis of
communal responsibility. Democratic leadership can only ensure power for the
majority over the minority, even if the minority is one person and the majority,
two. Where there is dissent, we aim at a win/win scenario, wherever
possible.
It is useful to bear in mind that hierarchies frequently abuse power. When
this happens, people form alliances, and begin to compete, some might scapegoat
vulnerable people in their midst. If an organisation is corrupt at the top, it
will, without doubt, be corrupt at the bottom! However, organisations that are
wholesome at the top might still be corrupt at the bottom - unless they have an
adherence to rules and consistent monitoring of ethical standards. I mention
this because every small group still has many of the problems associated with
larger institutions. The ultimate aim of life itself is to increase our capacity
to care for others and to develop our sense of responsibility to those in need
and we can do this in whatever environment we may take part in, such as family,
community and work groups.
In emergencies, a majority vote can be taken. The circle is a combined
venture and a valuable learning experience for everyone. There are many ways in
which all members can be active and can add to their knowledge and skills. We
are all responsible for creating the best groups possible, and to be the best we
can be within them. Whenever a group functions badly, change is necessary. When
all else fails, the old order should be disbanded and a new order formed of
fresh, new members.
Extract from: 'The Lightworkers Circle Guide - A Workbook for Spiritual
Groups' by Wendy Stokes, available from bookshops worldwide in paperback or from
Amazon in paperback and kindle format. The Lightworkers Circle Guide explains
how to facilitate a group for channelling, divination and healing. All royalties
are donated to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust which helps to protect
endangered species from extinction. Visit: www.wendystokes.co.uk Events Psychology -
How to Understand Yourself and Other People
by Dr
Silvia Hartmann
Dr Silvia Hartmann is a researcher and innovative therapist who has
extensive interest in modern psychology. She is at the forefront of the
development of brand new therapeutic methods.
Every major event, both good and
bad, results in inner self talk when patterned beliefs are formed. Events
Psychology is a simple, person centred technique which uncovers past trauma that
can be used by therapists, counsellors and healers.
In this training manual and
I found it extremely useful and highly progressive, Dr Hartmann details her
Events Psychology method in this book and provides a series of questions, to
focus on past events and to gently approach painful memories so that relaxation
can be achieved. These key events are then used as stepping stones, to turn
negative into positive, and bring forth a healthy resolution. The introduction
of new healing events to counter-balance the negative can then be introduced.
Events Psychology, in its initial stages, is easy to conduct and can be
used by anyone to understand their own motivations and those of others. The
later stages of the method, which focus on the creation of a matrix, require
greater understanding and depth. Other aspects of Dr Hartmann's work are The
Genius Symbols, Project Sanctuary, EmoTrance and the Harmony Program. Dr
Hartmann is originally from Germany and is an author and professional speaker
and the Chair of The Association for Meridian & Energy Therapies. Her work
specialises in energy psychology but she has written a novel under the name Nick
Starfields. She is also involved with the 'Naked Writer Project' where online
readers could see her novel, titled 'The Dragon Lords' in the process of being
written and make suggestions.
Other books by the author:
- Project Sanctuary: Quantum Logic - The Re-unification of Dream and Reality
(1999)
- Adventures in EFT: The Essential Field Guide to Emotional Freedom
Techniques (2000)
- Emotionale Freiheit (2002)
- The Advanced Patterns of EFT (2003)
- Oceans of Energy (2003)
- EmoTrance (2003)
- Living Energy (2004)
- The Enchanted World (2005)
- Energy Magic (2006)
- Magic, Spells and Potions (2009)
- The Genius Symbols: Your Portal to Creativity, Imagination and Innovation
(2011)
Reviewer: Wendy Stokes www.wendystokes.co.uk
The Gentle Way: A Self-Help Guide for Those
Who Believe in AngelsBy Tom T. Moore
You'll be amazed at how easy it is to be in touch with your own guardian
angel and how much assistance you can receive simply by asking. This
inspirational book, written for all faiths and beliefs, will explain how there
is a more benevolent world that we can access, and how we can achieve this.
In
The Gentle Way: A Self-Help Guide for Those Who Believe in Angels Tom T. Moore
will explain how to:
- Put yourself back in touch with your guardian angel;
- Strengthen your spiritual beliefs;
- Have more fun and less stress in your life;
- Lower the "fear factor" in everyday living;
- Have the confidence to travel and work in safety.
"In his inspirational new book, The Gentle Way: A Self-Help Guide for Those
Who Believe in Angels, Tom T. Moore tells us that he has discovered an easier
path in life that we can all take to reap great benefits on a daily basis. We
too can contact our guardian angel and achieve benevolent outcomes for every
aspect of our lives, from our business dealings to our personal family
relationships. Moore isn't interested in proving to us that his techniques work.
He shows us how we can prove (that benevolent outcomes work) for ourselves
through direct experience." - Brad and Sherry Steiger, authors of Real
Angels
Tom T. Moore is an entertainment industry executive who for the past ten
years has integrated requests for assistance from his guardian angel into his
business and personal life. He estimates that he has requested this assistance
between 10,000 and 15,000 times in a very specific way that gives immediate
feedback of his angel's presence.
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The Gentle Way II
A Self-Help Guide for Those Who Believe in Angels
Benevolent Outcomes: The Story Continues
By Tom T. Moore

This inspirational self-help book, written for all faiths and beliefs,
explains how there is a more benevolent world that we can access and how we can
achieve this. In
The Gentle Way II; Benevolent Outcomes: The Story Continues,
Tom T. Moore continues the lessons begun in The Gentle Way, including many
inspirational confirmations of benevolent outcomes from his readers. Using the
techniques explained in this book, you will be able to:
- Have more fun and less stress in life
- Lower the "fear factor" in everyday living
- Connect with your guardian angel on a daily basis
- Request assistance for the perfect job, home and mate
- Raise your awareness and vibrational level
- Strengthen your spiritual beliefs
These very unique and incredibly simple techniques assist you in
manifesting your goals easily and effortlessly. The process works quickly,
sometimes with immediate results-no affirmations, written intentions or changes
in behavior are needed. You don't even have to believe in it for it to
work!
This new book teaches you to bypass old patterns, fears and belief systems
to create the life you want with more fun and less stress. The wonderful part of
this technique is that whatever you request always results in a "benevolent
outcome" for everyone-a win-win every time. Requesting benevolent outcomes also
makes you much more "aware" and puts you on a path that seems to raise your
vibrational level. You won't believe how simple it is or how fast it works until
you try it.
Topics covered:
- Safe Travel
- Home Repair
- Securing a Job
- Health and Wellness
- Debt Forgiveness
- Pets and Animals
- Work Relationships
- Personal Relationships
- Personal Fun Time
- Holidays and Vacations
- Games of Chance
And Much More
Tom T. Moore has been president and CEO of his own international motion
picture and TV program distribution for over twenty years. During this time, he
has co-executive-produced several movies and TV shows and has traveled
extensively as part of his business duties. Mr. Moore graduated with a BA in
Business Administration from Texas Christian University and served in the U.S.
Army as a first lieutenant. He is a native of Dallas, Texas, and is married with
two children. He has been requesting benevolent outcomes for thirteen years and
has a keen knowledge of how they can be used both in business affairs and in
one's personal life, resulting in a more gentle, less stressful life - The
Gentle Way!
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www.thegentlewaybook.comThe Gentle Way III - Master Your Life
By Tom T. Moore

Tom T. Moore's third self-help book is filled with even more truly unique
stories from people all over the world who benefit from requesting most
benevolent outcomes. This incredibly simple technique puts you back in touch
with your guardian angel and can assist you in manifesting your goals.
Learn to request benevolent outcomes for everything in life, from paying
the bills and finding good parking spots to battling poor health and staying
safe in storms.
"When I began requesting MBOs about sixteen years ago, I had no idea how
many extra benefits there were in making these requests. I just knew they worked
perfectly, and I had never been able to say that about any other modality I had
tried over the past thirty years.
"Almost three years have passed since The Gentle Way II was published. Yet
as many success stories as that book contained, I have continued to receive
truly unique stories from people all over the world requesting most benevolent
outcomes and asking for benevolent prayers for their families, friends, other
people, and other beings. It just proves that there are no limits to this
modality, which is becoming a gentle movement as people discover how much better
their lives are with these simple yet powerful requests.
"Enjoy the many inspiring stories in the pages of this book, and if you
have not tried requesting most benevolent outcomes in your life before, please
do so. It will be the best thing you have ever done for the rest of your
life!"
- Tom T. Moore
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First Contact: Conversations with an ETBy Tom T. MooreTelepathic contact with an ET on another planet.
In this book you'll learn:

- Telepathic Contact Is Possible with ETs
- First Public Contact by the Pleiadians Is in 2015
- The Grays Will Come to Apologize for Kidnappings
- A "First Contact" Team Arrives in 2017 from Sirius B
- "Portal Hopping" Is Used to Travel the Universe
- Detailed Descriptions of a Mothership and Crew
- Translation Devices for Every Planet's Languages
- The History of the Real War Between Galaxies
- About the Federation of 200 Planets We Will Join
- There Is Another Universe We Think Is Ours
This is vital information you need to know now about our past, present, and future contacts with ETs.
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www.thegentlewaybook.comMental Illness By Numbers - The Mystery of Mental Illness Uncovered
By Kirsi Sahlberg

Have you ever wondered why people have low self-esteem or self-confidence?
Why we have trouble managing our weight or why we have commitment
issues?
What makes us addicted to food or prone to substance abuse?
Have you ever wondered why people are aggressive, inhumane, violent,
dishonest, humourless, rude, short-tempered, irresponsible, irrational,
overprotective, interfering, unapproachable, narrow-minded or controlling?
What makes us emotionally cold, emotionally unstable, hypersensitive,
anxious, chronically depressed, unfocused, hyperactive, impulsive, compulsive,
obsessive, anorectic, bulimic, autistic, hyper, manic, schizophrenic or
paranoid?
The answer is: Our unbalanced birth and name numbers.
Mental illness has been a mystery for a long time, because the energy,
which creates our feelings and behaviour patterns, is invisible. It becomes
visible when we use numerology and find out our personal numbers, the energies
they represent and the feelings and the behaviour patterns they create. Our
personal numbers and the different energies they represent act as triggers for
our feelings and the behaviour patterns those feelings create. A quality of a number determines the quality of the
energy it represents. The quality of a personal number is aquality in our
personality:
If the number is unstable and irrational, we are mentally unstable and
irrational.
If the number is stable and rational, we are mentally stable and
rational.
The book contains chapters about ADHD, ADD, Alcohol And Drug Addiction,
Aggression, Autism, Anorexia, Bulimia, Bipolar Disorder, OCD and Schizophrenia.
In each chapter Kirsi demonstrates how and why these mental "illnesses" and
behavioural problems occur in people.
"Mental Illness By Numbers" clarifies and uncovers the real reasons behind
mental health problems and guides you, the reader of this book, how to calculate
your own personal numbers and at the same time, learn about your personality and
discover the numbers behind the possible mental health or personality
problems.
Available for purchase from major booksellers
Click here for direct links
www.kirsisahlberg.com/mental_illness_by_numbers_.htmlGet the Friday FeelingBy Angel Alison Ward
Angel Alison is delighted to announce that her third
book
Get That Friday Feeling is out now at only 6.97 inc.
postage and package.
This pocket sized book is a little gem of
inspirations, a compilation of the last two years' chanelled messages that she
chanells every Friday. The reason initially was to brighten your day then Angel
realised that if we all had the 'Get That Friday Feeling' every day we would
all be happier.
How do we achieve this?
Simply put Angel says: "When we learn to accept our true
selves and our core values we naturally start to align to living on purpose with
passion and LOVE to serve sharing our gifts with the world. We then live and
work in this day and every day has the experience of 'Get That Friday Feeling'.
It's so muc better living this way rather than 'Oh no it's Monday!
If you wish to live your life in this way, free of
stress and anxiety Angel is available for one to one mentoring.
Available from Alison's website here
Write Therapy
Using the power of writing to heal the past
and create the life you want
by
Christina Christou

What if you could write yourself a better life - who would you be? Where
would you live? Who would be there with you?
It is possible to create the life you want by writing the life you want. To
do this you need to tap into your imagination, even using metaphor to help the
creative juices flow. For example, if you want to be ridiculously rich living in
an amazing house with the most handsome man, instead of just writing that, you
could write it as a fairy story:
'I am a beautiful, rich princess with long, golden, flowing locks living in
a magnificent castle in the magical land of Dreamland. I live with my handsome
prince who adores me bringing me special gifts every day to show me his
love.'
You might be thinking to yourself, why would I write what I want as a
far-fetched fairy story?
Well, you must know the old saying seeing is believing, in the world of
manifestation, this is reversed and it becomes believing is seeing. This is
based on the premise that what we think of the most must manifest under the law
of attraction.
Ok, I feel I am misleading you somewhat as writing a fairy story does not
guarantee that you become a beautiful princess or even live in a magnificent
castle or that a handsome prince comes to your rescue.
What writing a fairy story does is get you into the zone of wishful
thinking. It allows you to be free with your dreams. When you dream then you can
create whatever your heart desires - or start making steps to doing so.
It is not enough to dream though. In order to attract what you want you
need to let go of limiting beliefs. We attract what we think of the most, so if
you want to be like a beautiful princess but think that you are an ugly
duckling, you will attract more 'evidence' to prove to yourself that you are
that ugly duckling (not that others think that).
So the 'believing is seeing' thought pattern needs to be applied. Difficult
when all you feel is plain and ordinary. Writing a fairy story is one way you
can get into the creating zone but to create something concrete you need to tap
into good feelings.
Good feelings are anything that makes you feel good without much effort.
For example: spending time with a pet; looking at clouds; being in nature;
spending time with people that make you feel good. When you feel good you are in
a much better place to attract good things - like Attracts like.
Write Therapy is a little book full of tools and techniques that help
release the old limiting beliefs in order to allow what we want to manifest.
Releasing self-defeating thoughts allows you the space to focus on the positives
in your life.
One technique to focus on the positives is to write your gratitudes - write
what you are grateful for. For example: the ability to breathe, being grateful
for the people in your life, being grateful for your health. Writing down your
gratitudes not only helps you with your mood but keeps your focus on the
present.
When you are focused on the present you are more able to create. Ruminating
on the past keeps you stuck. If you are stuck you cannot create anything new.
You will in effect be going round in circles, creating more of the same.
If you want your life to change you need to change. It is like dancing an
old dance using the same old steps. The way to dance a new dance is to learn new
steps - one step at a time.
Most times we are not aware that our thoughts are negative. We assume that
voicing our opinion about how dreadful something or someone is, is just
exercising our freedom of speech. It is exercising your freedom of speech, but in the world of manifestation,
you are also attracting more evidence to voice your opinions and miss out the
golden nuggets.
For example, if you talk about how glum the weather is, you will miss the
parting of the clouds and the shining sun. If you notice the bad behaviour of
the child you will miss how polite he is to your elderly neighbour.
Write down how you talk about yourself to others. Choose a few roles you
play, i.e. Parent, employee, friend.
What are you focused on? It is quite revealing. Ask a close friend to tell
you what they think and see if what you think of yourself matches with their
opinion.
Another way of seeing what you are focused on is by seeing the symbolism in
your life. What does that mean? Well, in the world of thought that believes that
all is one and nothing is random, symbolism is like a mirror showing us what is
going on inside.
For example, your teenage son's room is a mess: crisps and coke cans strewn
across the bedroom floor, dirty clothes jumbled with clean ones ... you get the
picture! Isn't that just teenage behaviour? Yes it can be but for the use to explain
symbolism, being a teenager is a mixed up time, everything is jumbled up!
Another example, using inanimate objects this time. You have leaking taps.
They are dripping, dripping, dripping all day and night. Water is being lost,
this is probably costing you money as well. You call out the plumber who fixes
it giving you some advice on how to look after your taps. Symbolically water is energy and emotions. Where are you losing energy? You
call a plumber - could that be the doctor? Do you need to visit a doctor for
their diagnosis or just check on your energy levels.
Everything and everyone reflects something in ourselves. Nothing is
random! Using techniques to release limiting beliefs and focusing on your blessings
puts you in a better place to create a better life.
Positive Affirmations - words or phrases said in the present - can help the
process of manifestation. You want good health, affirm you have good health. You
want a wonderful partner, affirm you have a wonderful partner. You want lots of
money, affirm you have lots of money.
It does feel strange at first to say something or write something you want
as if you already have it. The point of this is that the Universe brings to you
what you focus on the most. So wanting a partner, the focus is on the wanting,
therefore you will just carry on wanting.
Within Write Therapy, you will find all the above tools and techniques
which can help you heal your past, by releasing self-limiting thoughts, and
create the life you want. It is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to take
control of their healing and their life.
Read another thought provoking article from Christina
You are an Infinite Manifestor
'We are infinite specks in an infinite universe. There are infinite
universes with an infinite number of copies of you. You are because you have to
be ... '
Brian Cox, Human Universe.
What a profound, yet simple statement!
Just take a moment to think about the last sentence '... You are because you have to be ...' I think this paragraph needs
exploring.

Christina Christou is a spiritual mentor and crystal therapist. She works
1:1 and in groups to assist the healing process of past trauma, including
depression and grief. Christina can also guide you with the techniques to create
the life you want …
Get in touch for Workshop dates/information
The psychiatrist, William Glasser developed Reality Therapy in the US in
the mid 1960s and it was successful especially for those who did not respond to
more conventional methods of therapy. The approach, mainly based on cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on negotiated methods to create improvements
in current behaviour. 'Higher' Reality Therapy is an eclectic approach to a
similar goal of problem solving. Reality Therapy, as devised by William Glasser
is criticised rather severely but taken as the basic premise and improved upon
to create 'Higher' Reality Therapy.
The author, Anthony 'Tony' Falikowski, is a full time professor of
Philosophy and Human Relations and a Graduate of the University of Toronto. He
holds degrees is psychology and philosophy and is a behaviour education
specialist. His previous books 'Moral Philosophy for Modern Life', 'Mastering
Human Relations' and 'Exploring Philosophy' have been widely acclaimed.
This book includes wisdom teachings of Eastern and Western spiritual
traditions (such as A Course in Miracles, with a model for understanding
personality called the Enneagram). The Enneagram is a method of assessing and
categorising nine personality types and the author describes each of the nine,
along with how each type can become unhealthy and how they can express their
basic character in a healthy way. The excerpts from A Course in Miracles
produces a book that highlights possible personal problems and offers advice on
how to avoid difficulties by developing other strategies, such as overcoming
egocentric propensities.
At first I didn't recognise any characters within Falikowski's Enneagram
model. However, as I was reading, I suddenly realised that Anthony Falikowski
was describing several characters who I knew well but had not seen these
elements in their personality. Out came my marker pen and I was underlining
almost every sentence. While I was in the groove, I went on to enjoy every page.
I think I will return to this book and will keep it on my bookshelf for
reference. Though I might not recognise many work colleagues, friends and people
in the public eye, I will enjoy the interesting general wisdom that the book
provides. Recommended.
Review by Wendy Stokes Visit www.wendystokes.co.uk
Creative Juice: Easy Ways to Unleash Your Creativity
By Annette Ryder

If you're an artist, writer, musician, dancer, sculptor, photographer or
simply a creative person who wants to know the secrets of unleashing
your creativity, then you are about to discover how! Right now!
Whether you've lost your creative mojo or you've reached a creative
stalemate, then this new e-book, "Creative Juice: Easy ways to Unleash
your Creativity" gives you 18 chapters which tackle the important
questions and challenges that every creative person needs to know,
including:
How can I get my creative juices flowing again?
Where can I find my creativity?
What type of creative am I?
Where did my creativity go?
How can I find time to be creative?
Can mind mapping help my creativity?
... and many more!
It's filled with strategies to help you build up confidence and self-belief.
It's packed with short tasks to keep you motivated and help you brainstorm.
It's crammed with tips on how to avoid self-sabotaging.
So, if you're serious about wanting to unleash your creativity or
you just want to rediscover your creativity, then you need to grab a
copy of "Creative Juice: Easy ways to Unleash your Creativity" right
now. Writer, dancer, artist and creative arts expert, Annette Ryder,
will reveal to you how every artist, writer, musician, photographer and
sculptor, regardless of experience level can enjoy their creative
talents and succeed - today!
Be excited… the creative journey is about to begin!
Click here for more details and to order your copy (Kindle edition)
'The Healing Power of Trees -
Spiritual Journeys through the Celtic Tree
Calendar' by Sharlyn Hilalgo 
Seattle born Sharlyn Hidalgo has worked as a psychotherapist and has a
masters degree in psychology. She has multiple interests as a circle leader,
healer, Native American specialist, Egyptian mysteries teacher and Celtic tree
book author.
15 trees are described in detail with a drawing for recognition,
each have respective deities, totems, ruling planets, month of power, their uses
in history and in healing. rituals and higher appreciation and understanding of
their spiritual energies. rune letters, ogham letters, symbols, etc., flesh out
this information.
This is a highly personal perspective from an American with ancestors from
Britain and much of this information is channelled with love and goodwill for
peace, health and joy. She describes birch, rowan, alder, willow, ash, hawthorn,
oak, holly, hazel, apple, vine, ivy, reed, blackthorn, elder, and lastly, a tree
for All Hallows on October 31st. Also provided in the book, is information on
silver fir/pine, gorse/furze, heather/mistletoe, white poplar/aspen, yew, the
grove, spindle, honeysuckle, beech and the sea.
The book's strength for me was in the guided meditations which I enjoyed,
gained insight from, and was helped to develop a closer relationship with each
tree. If you are seeking a beginners book to give your an appreciation of
European trees that takes you through the year with ritual and inspiration, you
will get something from this creative book. Review by Wendy Stokes:
www.wendystokes.co.ukPublished by Llewellyn Publications,
ISBN:
978-0738719986 in paperback and kindle 336 pages.
Visit
http://www.alchemicalhealingarts.com/
Bringing YOU back to YOU!
Released on the 5th July 2014 which was the 20th anniversay of The Awakening detailed in Awarded By Angels by Angel Alison Ward.
To order the book
click here
Here are testimonials for the book:
Bringing YOU back to YOU!
and the author
Angel Alison Ward's work
I'd like to offer the following heartfelt testimonial:
I have known Alison for some years now and can say that her mentoring,
friendship and support have been instrumental in my growth and life
journey.
I now realise that for many years I was not allowing myself to see who I
really was and what I could achieve by loving myself as deeply as I love others.
Alison has never waivered from her teachings and her latest book, Bringing
You Back To You brings everything together in what I now use as a reference
book; I keep the book close-by and will often re-read.
The gift of 'Letting
Go' really helps me focus and the F*** IT technique, well this instantly stops
me 'sweating the little stuff' and always makes me feel liberated!
Life, and people can often unexpectedly throw you for a loop and if you sit
and take time for yourself (and I mean absorb yourself in you) them the answers
are all there.
I will not look back and wonder why I was blinkered before I will only
appreciate how magical life is if we LET IT BE.
Bless You - Gillian Hubbleday
Beautifully written book from the heart. Read this book and let Alison
be your guiding light! Louise Presley-Turner Personal Growth Expert and Author
I used to think I was fairly together....then I read BYBTY!!! Wow, a
light bulb moment. So many things made so much sense, and yes, it is so obvious
that if you put your mind to it PROPERLY, you can change your life positively
for the better. I have taken on board so many of the things Alison has written
about. It is punchy, funny, and so enlightening. I will be using the techniques
in my daily life. Alison has been a great help to me since meeting her over
three years ago. We met under a very difficult time for me with regards to my
health but since my full recovery Alison has taught me not to look back, to
understand why it happened and most importantly to move on. This book has sealed
the deal further, thanks Alison Ward, love you xxx'
Bringing you back to you' is an amazingly written and helpful guide to discovering your true self. I loved how simplistic and enjoyable the book was to read (it often made me chuckle) and how the techniques were so easy to practice and follow on a day-to-day basis. It really is incredible what these simple methods can do, such as writing in a journal and what effective solutions it undercovers. It has particularly taught me how important it is to take a step back, think, breathe and connect before making rash decisions that can often be detrimental.
Knowing Alison in person, when reading the book I could almost hear her saying it aloud, which reflects how much genuine thought and care and above all LOVE has been put into writing this book. Being 17 comes a lot of stress with exams and not only this, general self-insecurities, self-doubts and often bad decision making. I can honestly say that teenagers would benefit hugely from reading this book not only to bring out the best in themselves and their decisions but also to feel confident, nurtured and loved (and a little more chilled out!)I feel immense gratitude in being fortunate enough to know Alison and all the help she has given me, I am so pleased that it is now available to a far greater audience through this life changing book.
Lots of love Grace xxxxxx
This book is beautifully written. It makes you ask questions of yourself, and encourages you to look deep within your soul. This may sound so scary - but throughout, you feel that you are being totally supported, nurtured and understood by the Author, Alison Ward, (even if you have never met Alison, her kind nature and encouragement and passion shines through).
This is a practical, often humorous and always down-to-earth handbook, which gives you practical techniques to start your journey to discovering who you REALLY are! I can recommend it.
Loads of love Sarah Derrington xxxx
Quite simply, this is an effective, life changing book which by way of a clear step by step guide, gives you the necessary tools to return to your true self, therefore enabling you to live the life you truly desire and deserve. It comes from 20 years of Alison 'living it' - IT WORKS!!
Mandy Feeney
We all have a story. A story filled with pain, happiness, laughter love and fear (and everything in-between). I needed, I craved for a change. My negative behaviours , my lack of self, created destructive patterns throughout my life and low and behold the ego was my "best friend" I enjoyed her aggressive company, her negative, sly and condescending behaviours. When the most recent chapter in my life demolished me to the core I did what I always did, I ran. I fled. I wanted "me" back but was doing nothing to get her back! I met Alison's son and we became good friends, my paths toward Alison and her healing and soothing became intertwined. Every time I read her words, or was in her presence I started to feel like me. You must absorb the words but truly act upon them. Do not act and pretend. Listen, absorb and reflect.There are lots of interesting chapters in the book and if you struggle with a few just go back to them at a later date. The reinforcement of good habits is the trick to letting this book help you! I'm at the start of my journey with the Angel but it feels like the right one!
Nisha
I love the simplicity of the tools and techniques that Alison has offered in this book. The elements about the ego really resonated with me. I always associated the ego with self love and now I realise that it is quite the opposite and that the self doubt that has plagued me over the years is my naughty ego playing games with me! Well guess what? Thanks to Alison I have learned how to play right back and almost instantly I have felt my doubts and fears melting right away. I have to make a big presentation at work in front of lots of strangers and I had been scrabbling around trying to find everything I could that had been written by others on the subject to use in my presentation. However, at the same time, I was reading "Bringing You Back to You" and I suddenly realised through Angel Alison's wise words that I didn't need to worry about the the opinions of others on the subject. I was able to write the presentation using my own words and opinions and that they were worthwhile and worth hearing. People are actually interested to hear what I think on the subject!!
Thank you so much Angel Alison. I cant promise to never doubt myself again but thanks to you I can promise that when it happens, I will know exactly what to do!
Xxx Josie
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Tarot Masters
Edited by Kim Arnold

In this beautifully illustrated book, leading experts from the world of Tarot, including Richard Abbot, Rachel Pollack, Mary K. Greer, Ciro Marchetti, and Caitlin Matthews, share their insights into the cards of the Major Arcana, and reveal the profound impact that Tarot has had on their lives.
Each contributor shares how their Tarot journey began and what inspired them, and gives their interpretation of a Major Arcana card, and what it is about that card that they love or loathe. Their answers will help to deepen your own understanding of Tarot, and how this ancient craft can enrich your life. Click here to purchase.
Except from a reviewwritten by Dawn Brierley, Life Coach, Wiccan, Intuitive Angel Therapist, Tarot Lover & Mentorclick here to read the full review
"To say that I LOVED this book would be a serious understatement. I have to begin by saying that if you know ANYONE who is a Tarot Lover then this is an absolute MUST BUY for their Festive Christmas Gift! I know that if I woke up on Christmas morning to find this in my stocking, wow I would be one serious Jubilant Girly!"
Transcognitive Spirituality
by Robert Goodwin
A new paradigm is emerging; giving rise to the convergence of scientific and esoteric thinking that is transforming human understanding about the nature of life itself.
For centuries, philosophers and spiritual thinkers alike have speculated upon the purpose of our being, the afterlife and the existence of God. Science on the other hand, has followed the route of discovery through the empirical method of experimentation that has lead to many wonderful discoveries and inventions. Now, for the first time, these two approaches, so often seen as being in opposition are converging into a unified whole, resulting in a new way of thinking and the development of scientific spirituality.
The author, himself a medium and spiritual teacher of some standing, outlines the path now being trodden by all who are embracing this exciting shift in thinking and more enlightened view of the true nature of reality. Drawing upon his vast experience and insight into the afterlife, coupled with the desire to provide factual evidence and research to support his theories, Robert treads a path that leads the reader to ever-greater heights of self-discovery and illumination.
Topics covered include the nature of reality, the holographic universe, time, the afterlife, the power of DNA, resonant fields, the afterlife and the emergence of the new paradigm, amongst others.
Transcognitive Spirituality is written from the layman's perspective and will undoubtedly open up many new doors of perception for those seeking to comprehend the universe in which we live. With over fifty helpful and instructive illustrations to compliment the narrative it is sure to both inform and delight the true seeker of enlightenment.
Price 12 plus 2 p&p available from www.whitefeather.org.uk
by Ian Tucker
Would you like to feel happy,
content and have inner peace?
Do you worry about something that may never happen?
Do you have regrets?
This beautifully written book shows the reader simple, practical steps to help shift emotions away from worry, loneliness and aggression, to a life full of compassion, respect and calm.
If you want to find out what's important and what really matters, this book provides you with a few things to introduce into our daily lives, so that you are able to feel forgiveness, gratitude, peace and freedom. It is a straightforward, modern way of learning to appreciate what we have in life and all that is wonderful about our time here.
Ian Tucker lives in Devon, England. After spending over twenty years in the corporate world he began to look at what really mattered to him in life. He now spends much of his time giving talks and running workshops that encourage us all to develop a simple, caring outlook.
http://www.yoursimplepath.co.uk
Book available from Amazon
here
Awakening the Laughing Buddha Within
By Joe Hoare and the Barefoot Doctor
A story, a manual, and a guide to help you awaken your own Laughing Buddha within.
The FREE pdf introduction is available here
Available in paperback from lulu.com,
and on Kindle Amazon.co.uk |
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Inferno
by Dan Brown
In this book, the reader is introduced to some fascinating concepts. We are told at the outset that 'the darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis' and 'ignorance is no longer a forgivable offense'!. The question is posed: 'What if God was wrong'? In that case, 'Abandon hope all you who enter here' is an appropriate quote from Dante's Divine Comedy (which is not a comedy at all) and we are all on the brink of certain doom whether or not Robert Langdon catches the Transhumanists or not. However, he is hot on the heels of a man with concerns about escalation of consumerism, and who has some good Population Apocalypse Equations! There are some good lines about water requirements, global surface temperature, ozone depletion, consumption of ocean resources, species extinction, carbon dioxide saturation and deforestation. Some of the characters are as extraordinary as their ideals: the enigmatic Sienna Brooks, the odd Elizabeth Sinskey, the dedicated scientist, Bertrand Zobrist whose green eyes 'held all the mysteries of the world in their depths', but in this novel no-one is as you would expect, not even Robert Langdon!
There are lots of twists in the plot, as one would expect from Dan Brown. 'Symbols are very adept at hiding the truth' evidently and we are pushed into examining our expectations and assumptions, and also into considering some upside down morality codes and, of course, nothing is ever as it appears to be! Chapters race like jet fighters as we are presented with a death by shooting on the first page, Robert Langdon's life is hanging by a thread by page two, only to be rescued by a heroine, a Lara Croft character on page three, and so, by the end of the book, we have been up for several nights facing the most horrendous death imaginable every minute. The book is a joy for researchers (Loreena McKennett is Robert Langdon's favourite living recording artist, and Bombay Sapphire and Gogol should never be mixed!) For those who have visited Venice, Florence and Istanbul, the descriptions of these places are a joy. Fiat! 'Sing in me muse and through me tell the story'.... Exhausting - but wonderful - and I'm signing up for my tattoo because it's all so true, and so real that I was almost in tears due to the successful outcome!
Dan Brown is the bestselling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code and The Lost Symbol. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he has taught English and Creative Writing. He lives in New England. Hardback 480 pages 20 Kindle: 7.20 Audio CD 11
Published by Bantam Press Author website: http://www.danbrown.com/
Book Reviewer: Wendy Stokes
www.wendystokes.co.uk
Awarded by Angels
by Angel Alison Ward
The True Story of a victim of domestic violence and her journey of empowerment
"Today is the day you're going to die.
I've planned it all ..."
"This book is much more than a story of a woman suffering the torture of domestic violence. It is honest, gritty, disturbing at times, but it is also uplifting and inspirational. A story of trust, happiness and fulfillment.
By learning to accept herself for who she is and by trusting guidance and deep intuition, Alison used her inner gifts to overcome a tragic situation which culminated in the incident she now calls 'The Awakening'.
She now shares these wonderful tools with you, so that you can stop giving your power away; so that you can learn to accept help when it is offered; and ultimately it inspires you empower yourself.
You deserve happiness and Alison shows you how to achieve this even when the most challenging situations have to be overcome.
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The Jacket Technique
by Hans De Waard
Although this is quite a short book it encompasses a wealth of spiritual information and is very easy to read. The first part of the book is devoted to how we came into this reality. It explains how & why we hold onto our resistance to the natural flow of life, holding ourselves back from everything good that life can and wants to offer us. His explanation of the concept of time is particularly intriguing and helps to explain why it can be so difficult to "live in the now." The author makes it clear that this book is written from his own beliefs & point of view, asking us to suspend our own convictions - an approach I would definitely recommend.
He explains what he terms "The Game of Life" in clear, simple, eloquent terms - making a seemingly complex subject surprisingly easy to grasp, injecting a lot of humour too.
The Jacket Technique part of the book clearly identifies the many layers of energy that we acquire in our lives - which is what the author refers to as "jackets"- and how to quickly and easily start to remove the unhelpful ones.
There is also a useful link to a free online Jacket Technique session.
The timing seems right for a book like this and I'm sure many will find it useful in helping them progress on their spiritual journey, whether they're new to the subject or well versed in the many theories of life, the universe and everything. Ultimately I found this
to be an inspiring book full of hope about an approach to leaving our baggage behind and coming together again as one. Definitely a keeper.
AYNI Books
ISBN 978-1-84694-217-4
UK 11.99
US $19.95
'The Jacket Technique' is also available on Amazon:
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Review by Janette G Pearson www.waterfilterman.co.uk
Your Bodies Many Cries for Water
Dr. Batmanghelidg
This book gives a fascinating insight into a subject that most people have heard a lot about but very few truly understand. Born in Iran in 1931, Dr Fereydoon Batmanghelidg studied medicine at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School of London University. He then returned to Iran to set up medical centres and clinics for those in need. Caught up in the political turmoil of the overthrow of The Shah in 1979, when almost all professional and creative people were rounded up, Dr Batmanghelidg was incarcerated in Evin Prison in Tehran with thousands of others, in a prison designed for only 600 people. Conditions were so harsh that prison cells designed for 6-8 prisoners would sometimes house up to 90 people, causing much stress and ill health. Not long after his arrival he noticed a man with severe stomach pain due to a peptic ulcer. Without any medical aids or medicines to hand he felt totally unable to help him so could only advise drinking 2 glasses of water. Within minutes the man was pain free and Dr. Batmanghelidg realised he had to investigate this effect further. He realised that the most common ailment resulting from the stressful prison conditions was painful stomach ulcers. One prison inmate had taken all of his stomach medicine and was almost semiconscious with excruciating pain until Dr. Batmanghelidg again recommended water consumption, which completely alleviated the pain within 20 minutes. Dr. Batmanghelidg spent the next 3 years of his prison sentence "treating" all sorts of ailments with water, with amazing results. On his release in 1982 he escaped to America where he set up the Foundation for the Simple in Medicine to explore his discovery that dehydration is the true cause of many illnesses, something that his medical training had totally overlooked. This book catalogues
and explains the bodily processes that use water and the effects that even mild dehydration has on bodily systems. This updated edition includes many testimonials from readers and medical specialists who have used water to aid recovery from a wide range of illnesses. Dr. Batmanghelidg shows us in this book how far medicine has journeyed from its true naturopathic roots and how the most basic of human needs has been largely ignored to the detriment of many people's well being. A truly enlightening read.
Review by Janette G Pearson www.waterfilterman.co.uk
OUT NOWThe Works of Arthur H Norris:
Volume I - A Journey of Human Development
Edited by Richard Abbot & Pat Warrington

Arthur H Norris was born in West Sussex, England, in 1933 and travelled extensively during his life, gathering knowledge in many strange areas of the world.
He practised as an Occultist for almost 50 years, specialising in Tarot, Numerology and Healing. In his later life, his reputation grew and could be regularly seen and heard in the media and at fairs across England.
Arthur uncovered secrets and developed a unique method of human development. Within these pages, you will find the answers to your spiritual progress and psychic growth, learn how to expand your mystical awareness, become adept with the Tarot, Palmistry and Numerology.
His practises of Aromatherapy and Acupressure are revealed, as well as an introduction to his own unique healing methods, Arpedio and the Norris Touch Method. Colour Healing and Auras are explored and all the problems of life are illuminated - relationships, money, career, compatibilities, family problems, happiness and finding it, self identity and esteem, Destiny and personal fulfilment. He explains the pendulum, psychic healing and visualisation.
This is an unparalleled collection of learning, amassed over five decades, with thousands of students and tens of thousands of consultations. There has simply been nothing like this before. Ever.
It includes 20 easy to learn practices for personal, spiritual and occult development, faithful reproductions of his pithy phrases, plus clear and practical insights into the world of the mystical and psychic. No waffle. No woo-woo.
What some of his students have said:
'I have never had a Tarot reading like that before.'
'He was a key spiritual guide for us. Besides various consultations, we have done some important courses with him in both Tarot and Numerology.'
'He is not forgotten, such a lovely man, I used to say he was like a big teddy bear.'
'He opened my mind to many possibilities.'
The book is out now, priced 27 + P&P and available to order from
www.yourwayforward.co.uk
Just published by CON-PSY Publications
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
An investigation of Spiritual Truths and Myths
by Trevor Davey
An unbiased view of everything that Spiritualist's should know about their way of thinking. Especially suited to new and developing mediums and other training groups - includes a training plan to hold awareness workshops. Includes all types of spirit communication and what makes a good medium, history of spirit communication with providence, different organisations and much more for the investigator to consider.
A full size book at the value for money price of 3-50 + pp. 1-50 per copy
Available direct from
CON-PSY Publications
PO Box 14
Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0UF
Or from the Author - e-mail Lucytrevor@talktalk.net
Chronic Pain and Debilitating Conditions
Resolution:
Make Unwanted Symptoms Disappear
The book, ''Chronic Pain and Debilitating Conditions Resolution: Make Unwanted Symptoms Disappear'' reveals all about the theory and the practice of Resolution Magic.
The book tells Olivia Robert's story - how she used to suffer from migraine, M.E. and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) until she discovered an unusual combination of mental exercises to make them disappear. Olivia made an amazing recovery. She had boundless energy, and began a 12-year career in pharmaceutical sales where she learnt what is known about illness from medical research, and current treatments. In the year 2002-3, Olivia studied psychotherapy; how the mind controls the way we feel and how it can be re-trained.
She realised that she would be able to formulate a programme based on her own techniques to make unwanted feelings and physical symptoms disappear. Unexpectedly, Resolution Magic worked for almost any physical symptom or condition. And it also worked for psychological symptoms (like depression) too. The book tells the case histories of many people who have used Resolution Magic for a wide variety of symptoms and conditions. It also describes over 100 symptoms, some of which are usually unexplained and unrecognised, until now. The book explains what causes unwanted feelings and physical symptoms, and why it is possible, with Resolution Magic, to make them disappear.
If you are looking for the
ultimate self-help book, this is it. You can practice these techniques yourself, and reduce almost any unwanted feelings or physical symptoms until they disappear. Full step-by-step instructions are given.
The book contains a free CD so that you can begin your own Resolution Magic Programme.
See
www.resolutionmagic.com/book-intro-signup.htm for more info and to order
Guru-U; maintaining balance & maximising potential
By Paul Wilson Bonner
A book in three parts
1. Physical Balance
2. Emotional Balance
3. Spiritual Balance
What makes this book different from the many other self-help books on the bookshelf? First and foremost, it doesn't preach about how you should be living your life from another's viewpoint. It looks deeper into the fundamental aspects of YOUR life, and from that, offers a programme as individual as you are.
Now that may seem clichd to some, but this book really does give practical, and more importantly, reachable goals for those who wish to bring their lives into balance on all levels. It is superbly researched and written, and offers excellent, straight-forward advice. It is not a quick-fix solution, and the key to success when using this book is practice, practice, practice.
It encourages you to find out where and how your life is out of balance and offers gentle guidance in practical, step by step techniques, which surely is the key to succeeding in bringing perfect balance in all aspects of your life.
Quotes from the book:
"Many teachings state that our balance is based on a perfect blend of 'mind, body and soul'. If each of these points is of equal importance and we are lacking in one area or putting too much emphasis on another then we are literally unbalanced" …….
……"The basics of Guru-U are for you to look at these three areas and work out which you are giving greater credence to, and to examine those areas that you are currently neglecting. In order to maintain a perfect balance between your three fundamental aspects you must work on those areas of your life and realise where you need to apply more or even less effort."
"I will be applying the techniques to my life - I don't think there could be a better endorsement than that!"
Sarah Smith - Editor, Health & Happiness Magazine
See www.guru-u.me for further details
Everyday EnlightenmentWalking the Path to Happiness in the Modern World
By His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa
The internationally acclamed Spiritual Leader

Everyday Enlightenment guides you along the path to a greater understanding of yourself, to achieve a greater inner freedom, clarity and happiness. As the modern leaders of one of the largest Buddhist sects in the world, His Holiness is also an impressive user of social media, and regularly uses Facebook, Twitter, his blog and his website to communicate with his students.
Packed with practical exercises and meditations as well as warm personal anecdotes, Everyday Enlightenment shows how to turn anger into compassion, how to transform fear into fearlessness and how to expand your spiritual horizon. His Holiness gives methods to connect with yourself - your true self, not your ego. Unlike many spiritual leaders, His Holiness is refreshingly forward-thinking and his teachings reference and relate to contemporary living while providing insight into how to deal with the demands and challenges of daily life.
'This wonderful book has become a regular pick up for me when I'm feeling a little down, fearful or uncertain. His Holiness offers quick to read passages and practical exercises which never fail to lift my mood. I now know that to look inward rather than outward for the source of happiness is the key to leading a fullfilled life'
Sarah Smith, Health & Happiness
Everyday Enlightenment is available from
Amazonwww.drukpa.org
Mini Relax
Calming stories and easy meditations to relax children and help them to sleep
By Debbie Wildi
Welcome to a new spin on the bedtime story!"We absolutely love your book. I read it to my 8 year old every night and even after a week, I have noticed that she is falling asleep quicker and sleeping deeply, without waking in the night."
Sarah Smith, Health & Happiness Magazine
This award winning book is a unique relaxation tool for your child. Children have vast imaginations. By closing their eyes and listening to the Dreamtime stories they are lead on magical journeys and exciting adventures with 'them' becoming the star of their own story!
These have been used successfully for many years, and are welcomed by Parents, Doctors, Counsellors and Childcare workers around the UK.
Now finally they are all put together in this book for you to discover too.
The results really do speak for themselves!
Visit
www.truerelax.co.uk for further details and to order
The Soul WhispererReveals the Secret Messages from Your Soul
Written by Anna-Louise Haigh

The Soul Whisperer acts as a bridge between the life you currently live and the one you were born to. All too often we look outside ourselves to relationships, careers and accumulation of material goods to try to make our life what we think it should be. We all want to live a life which is filled with unlimited joy, abundance, genuine love and fulfilment. The greatest source of the wisdom which can make such a life possible resides within your soul. It is the role of The Soul Whisperer to help you find the answers to these questions:
- Do you want to learn how your soul can enrich
everyday of your life?
- Are you searching for reasons behind some of the
challenges you have encountered?
- Have you come to a point in your own development
where you seek guidance that you can relate to?
Within this book you will find loyally transcribed soul whisperings of many others who were searching for answers which will help you learn how to:
- Tap into your wealth of inner wisdom
- Understand the universal motive behind events that can change the course of your life
- Understand how others have faced similar challenges to yourself and reaped the rewards from their infinite guide.
We all have a secret wealth of wisdom sleeping within our heart. The Soul Whisperer gently awakens you to the treasures that have been waiting to speak to you. Anna-Louise says,
'when you awaken to the potential of your soul, your life becomes a limitless, empowering journey that nurtures every waking moment.'
The book is intended to provide information, guidance, healing and inspiration from the soul in relation to many of the common challenges we all face. It is regularly interspersed with brief 'Soul Whisperings' and other more lengthy messages channelled from the soul which are intended to bring comfort and insight, so you know you are not alone with what you are experiencing.
The tone is upbeat although it deals with some very challenging life events and the aim is to bring understanding, comfort and enlightenment to the reader so that they can relate to the characters in the chapters and therefore this book can be a resource and an inspiration.
Anna-Louise Haigh is a highly intuitive and inspirational Soul Whisperer, mentor and acclaimed healing channel who employs her passion through private sessions, international lecturer and spiritual 'Soulistic' teacher. She has spent more than 35 years honouring her wisdom from within for the benefit of others which she willingly and freely shares with you in 'The Soul Whisperer'.
www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Whisperer-Anna-Louise-Haigh/dp/1599301466Light-filled, Loving & Wise: How to be your own soul-whisperer and eliminate yourself from fear and illusion
by Anna-Louise Haigh

This little book packs a powerful message that will empower and illuminate your life. Discover how to be your own soul whisperer and release your mental, spiritual, emotional and physical baggage. After reading this book you will be able to: - Set yourself free from mental, spiritual and emotional fears and limitations - Benefit from developing your Soulistic Consciousness - Understand yourself and others with greater clarity and compassion - Increase your joy, inner peace, happiness and confidence - Empower yourself and enrich your life with better relationships and greater love Anna-Louise Haigh, Soul Empowerment Catalyst, Metaphysical Practicioner and author of the highly acclaimed book 'The Soul Whisperer' shares her experience, skills and wisdom that have helped not only her but thousands of clients make sense of their experiences and find their true purpose in this life.
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SOUL TO SOUL PARENTING: A Guide to Raising a Spiritually Conscious Family
by Annie Burnside

A guidebook for parents who want to infuse greater spiritual awareness into everyday life, inspiring deeper meaning and connections within their family- Book Trailer click here
The 2011 Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Family/Parenting Category, the 2011 Next Generation Indie Gold Book Award in the Spirituality Category, and a 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Finalist in the Parenting Category
Parents yearning for ways to inspire deeper meaning in their family's busy lives will find a wealth of insight and user-friendly suggestions in the new book, Soul to Soul Parenting: A Guide to Raising a Spiritually Conscious Family (Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, June 2010).
It's both a guidebook filled with a wide-ranging "toolbox" of ideas and activities and a remarkable chronicle of one family's spiritual journey. The author, Annie Burnside, M.Ed.-teacher, wife, mother of three, and professional soul nurturer-is a modern mom who utilizes everyday life experiences including mealtimes, books, movies, art, friendships, time in the car, and family outings to open perspectives and nourish souls, infusing a heightened spiritual awareness into their lives.
Today's parents are searching for more inclusive, less polarizing ways to evolve with their children. Soul to Soul Parenting can be a key part of that journey, exploring how to forge deeper, more intimate communication within the family in the face of a fast-paced world. The book encourages parents from every demographic and religious base to become active participants in their children's awakening as conscious global citizens.
Adapting principles learned from her journey of self-discovery, her family, and her professional experience providing spiritual insight and support, Annie empowers parents to live soul to soul with their children, not just side by side, offering inspiring prescriptive tools, applications, and ready-to-use ideas along the way.
Annie shares a spectrum of 22 methods for integrating spirituality into daily family life, encompassing a range of techniques-such as visual cues, the intuitive-gratitude journal, family discussions, the spirit mobile, exploring music, utilizing nature, cranking up the joy, and showing your spirit-as well as fifteen universal themes such as connectedness and boundaries, presence and openness, truth and perception, authenticity and joy.
A key message for parents, Annie says, is that once a divine perspective is ignited within, we can feel more intimately connected to the eternal source, cultivating personal truth, authentic relationships, and enhanced life experiences. Effectively conveying this nondenominational, conscious spirituality to children will enable them to experience what the author calls direct divine connection, a sense of infinite possibility, and greater inner awareness.
In her nurturing and affirming voice, Annie notes that the spiritually conscious family is definitely not a perfect family, but rather one that is fully aware of each individual's capacity to shape their reality. Conscious parenting, she says, requires paying more attention to bringing your children to a deeper understanding of such powerful concepts as self-love, unique potential, free will, compassion, and gratitude, through a variety of simple, daily means.
Recognizing that these subjects are distinctly personal within each family, Soul to Soul Parenting encourages all parents as the experts of their own families to tailor their efforts and trust themselves to teach their children universal spiritual principles.
www.annieburnside.com/index-book.asp for more info
Guru-U; maintaining balance & maximising potential
By Paul Wilson Bonner
How to create and maintain balance in three essential aspects; Physical, Emotional and Spiritual.
The basic premise of Guru-U is that we all posses an inner ability rather than externalising our sence of balance, meaning and purpose with someone else.
Each aspect is broken down in turn into
another three elements.
The Physical aspect is broken down into;
Excercise, Diet and Preventative Medicine.
The Emotional aspect is broken down into;
Expression, Balance and Control.
The Spiritual aspect is broken down into;
Wisdom, Faith and Hope.
Each element contains practical, no nonsense approaches to help us fully understand our strengths and highlight those areas that require attention. Outlining individual action plans in order to completely empower ourselves thus creating opportunities to realise our own vast and unique potential.
See
www.guru-u.me for more details
WHAT IS, IS!
By Graham Price
Psychologist Graham W Price has helped thousands dramatically improve their lives through his unique trainings.
He reveals an extraordinary truth about the human mind that few are aware of, leading to a radically new way of thinking that brings immediate benefits to all.
A powerful new approach to life change that eliminates stress, regret, worry and self-blame, removes conflict and improves relationships. It enables you to break through fear, procrastination, limiting beliefs and other constraints, helps you become more achieving, motivated and successful, and a whole lot more.
Live the amazing life that you deserve!
Testimonials:
"Does it work? Heck yes. It's highly effective". Evening Standard
"If a book could change the world and the lives of everyone in it, this is surely such a book". Mark Nesbitt, Director Urbanark Group
"Occasionally there's someone saying something that makes you stop and listen. Graham W Price is one of these. His teaching is truly powerful". London Magazine
"The most useful development programme I've come across in 25 years". Michael Queen, CEO of 3i, Europe's leading global investment group
What Is, Is! The Power of Positive Acceptance is available from the Amazon
Price: 9.99
THE CIRCLE OF LIFEBy Pennie Munslow
Every relationship starts with you…
At every second of every hour of every waking day we are in a relationship with some living thing; whether it is another person, an animal or nature. Plus, of course, there is our relationship with ourselves, to whom we are inextricably bound however hard we may try to get away!
Through beautiful poems, Rumi-inspired text and wise channelling, this book teaches you to understand relationships and the emotions they bring with them; to ultimately see them and the knowledge they bring forward as a gift. It explores relationships with ourselves, with others, with our planet and with all living things and shows how everything and everyone really is interconnected and part of 'The Circle of Life'.
After reading this book you will:
- Understand why you have repeat situations and relationships and know how to move forward
- Recognise that to change a relationship you need to start with yourself
- Understand that negative thoughts do you more damage than the other person
- Be able to love and accept yourself
- Be better equipped to walk life's journey and enjoy the experience
So act now and unlock the true potential in your relationships…
"Enhanced by her beautiful poetry, Pennie Munslow's The Circle of Life is an honest and heart-centred journey into love. In it she shares profound and valuable insights into the deeper meaning and purpose of a path to wholeness we all ultimately tread." Dr Jude Currivan, healer, cosmologist and author of The 8th Chakra and The 13th Step
"A must-read for those who are certain that there is 'more to life' - Pennie wisely shows you that there is!" Louise Claire-Pardoe, author of The Serenity Code, Trainer & Coach
Pennie Munslow was born in the UK and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. She lived in New Zealand for six years, where she developed her skill for energy healing. Pennie now works with people, buildings and land in this capacity.
The Circle of Life is Pennie's first book. Pick up a copy from Amazon
Price: 12.99
FABULOUS FITNESS AT 40
by Ladan Soltani

Good health starts on the inside and real strength originates from the mind. Through a mixture of positive thinking, yoga, meditation, exercise and nutrition this book will help you to develop mentally, evolve spiritually and get stronger physically so you too can look fabulous at 40.
By reading this book you will:
- Receive simple yet powerful tools to learn to re-programme your subconscious mind so you have the ability to have control over your life
- Learn to use skilful affirmations to think positively so you can achieve all your goals and passions
- Shape up with top-to-toe fitness and yoga exercise routines to sculpt and tone your whole body
- Overcome emotional eating and conquer your unhealthy food habits
- Learn to meditate so you can understand more fully who you are, how to connect to others and your surroundings, lead a calmer, more peaceful life and restore your youth.
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone who wants to improve their all-round health and wellbeing before or after they have reached 40. If you want to win the battle to gravity, it means starting to invest in your health at a young age so you can reap the rewards later in life. Ladan is living proof of this!
"Ladan has the ability to meet the needs and requirements of all her participants individually. Since attending her yoga class my back feels strong and my body has completely changed shape. I feel much calmer and grounded. A wholesome, awesome class!" Priya Kaur-Jones, GMTV newsreader and reporter
Pick up your copy of Fabulous Fitness at 40 from Amazon
Price: 12.99
THE JOLLY PILGRIM
By Peter Baker
There's never been a better time to live on this planet

London - the Jolly Pilgrim sets off on a bicycle ride to Istanbul, planning a rendezvous with the girl he wants to marry. Eighteen months later and halfway around the world, following hospitalisations, financial meltdown, torment and heartbreak, he goes to live as a hermit in South America, to explore a bunch of ideas about humanity's place in the universe.
He swims the Bosporus and works in a drag club, hitchhikes across Australia and dances salsa in an Ecuadorian prison, experiences rapture and revelation amidst talismanic historical and religious sites, endures love, voyeurism, bees, ants, sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll and in response, conceives a message of hope for civilisation.
Part adventure story, part reflection on the state of our species, this profoundly uplifting, real-life odyssey ends with a call-to-arms for the human race to be more honest about itself.
It's time to think bigger
Welcome to enlightenment 2.0
What people say about The Jolly Pilgrim
The Jolly Pilgrim already has an established global following. A sample of the extensive praise Peter Baker's work has received from around the world can be found on the website
www.thejollypilgrim.co.uk.
Here are some examples:"Funny and exciting, giving a real feel of how scary it was at times. A mixture of your being so small in the grandness of things and yet the unlimited potential of each individual human being. I love it!"
Jane Isles, Occupational Therapist, Suffolk
"Thank you so much for sending this, I have shed a few tears and am quite moved. I sat out on my veranda with a pint of beer and read it all the way through - I am impressed; highly engaging, thoughtful, philosophical, funny and incredibly true to form."
Kerry Swift, Publicist, Melbourne
The Jolly Pilgrim is Peter's first book. Pick up a copy from
Amazon
Price: 10.99
MEDITATION: the Stress Solution
by Mary Pearson

Do you want to look 10 years younger? Running on empty? Feeling 'spent' and exhausted? Trying to do too much but still have no time for you? This book provides a simple antidote to the stresses of modern life. You will learn some simple, accessible techniques to bring calm to mind and body and provide balm for the soul.
The exercises in this book and on the accompanying CD are an excellent introduction to the practice of meditation. Mary's direct, easy to follow and humorous style has helped many people to find calm and regain control of their stressful lives.
Learning to meditate will help you to
- Reduce stress
- Look younger
- Sleep better
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Have better health
- Give up bad habits such as smoking
In 1997 Mary suffered a traumatic series of events which led her to become dependent on alcohol. A chance meeting led to her learning to meditate. Meditation changed Mary's life; this book shows you how it could change yours too.
What others are saying about Mary Pearson"In times when stress is on the increase and people seek a way to relax; this book shows that meditation is a simple, yet very effective solution."
D David Hamilton, PhD, author of 'It's the Thought that Counts' 'How your Mind can Heal your Body' and 'Destiny vs. Free Will'.
"If you have ever wondered how to meditate, ever been unsure about the practical benefits or how to integrate meditation into daily life, this is the book to answer all these questions and more. Read, listen and learn from a brilliant teacher and authentic practitioner of meditation. Mary Pearson has the ability to make meditation natural and easy"
Mike George, Author: The 7 Myths About LOVE Actually!
"Mary demystifies and simplifies the whole process of meditation. With great honesty and authenticity she shares how meditation has helped transform her life and teaches how it can help you transform your life too."
Nick Williams author of The Work We Were Born To Do and co-founder of www.inspired-entrepreneur.com
"Mary is one of life's special people. She has the wisdom, experience and expertise to be of great help and support to her clients."
Sarah Geddes, Business Development Manager, Waterliving UK Ltd
"I first thought about going to meditation as I wanted something to help me stop worrying so much and reduce my stress levels. I found it to be very beneficial for both." Jayne Robbins
"I was at a difficult point in my life and could not find a way to remove stress or to think positively. Meditation has helped to bring peace and calm into my life."
Lynn Hodgson
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Meditation: the Stress Solution from
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JUST HELP YOURSELF
BY TOM LUCAS
You don't need self-help; you need to just help yourself...

Just Help Yourself offers an alternative approach to dealing with life's stressful times by placing the emphasis on Common Sense Psychology (CSP). This technique focuses on understanding that the real solutions to problems lies within us, not in external sources, and can be uncovered simply by using a little common sense.
Using tips that Tom has developed over fifteen years working with top sporting professionals and business owners, this book will give you practical advice and support to take those initial steps to recognising that you, and only you, have the power to change the situation you find yourself in.
After reading this book you will:
- Embrace challenges and difficulties, rather than fear them
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Recognise your talents and abilities
- Understand that nobody can make you unhappy - unless you let them
- Be able to follow your dreams and achieve true happiness
- Have improved self confidence
So take the first step now to being mentally free to just help yourself...
Tom Lucas is a sports psychologist and motivational speaker who has coached many top sporting professionals and business leaders.
What other people are saying about Tom Lucas:"Tom has a knack of breaking big problems into smaller, manageable ones using a positive approach and, in many cases, basic common sense. I just wish I'd had someone like Tom to help me in this way earlier in my career."
Terry Butcher, former England captain and manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle
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Just Help Yourself from
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The Serenity Code -
a personal journey to wellness
by Louise Claire-Pardoe & Jason Paul Claire

Health and wellbeing is the birthright of every person alive on the planet today, yet too many are suffering with stress and ill-health. Trainers and wellness specialists, Jason and Louise, reveal their own amazing life stories, charting their journey from seriously ill health to a life full of peace and wellness. In this profound, yet accessible, book Louise & Jason provide step by step support to inspire and motivate the reader to reconnect with their own healing potential using practical exercises and original art, highlighting scientific research and ancient philosophies along the way.
At the end of this book you will be able to:
- Tell your story, using it to empower you
- Discover and maintain inner peace
- Listen to your body and follow its guidance
- Release daily fears and struggles
- Embrace your birthright of health, happiness and prosperity
Testimonials'This wonderful book of hope, courage and wisdom emerged from the healing journeys of its authors who through love and insight moved from dis-ease to wellness. Supported by scientific research and ancient teachings, this book offers practical advice, reflective moments and the encouragement to walk across the stepping stones to wholeness. A 'must read' for those ready to take control of their own health'.
Christine Page MD, author of Frontiers of Health and Spiritual Alchemy
'From the profound and practical insights gained from their own life-transforming experiences, Louise and Jason are perfectly places and inspirational guides for everyone who is undertaking their own journey into wholeness. I wholeheartedly recommend this wonderfully loving and wise book'.
Dr Jude Currivan, healer, cosmologist and author of The 8th Chakra
Who is the book for?
This book is for men and women who are living with stress, anxiety or long term health conditions who want to find a new, yet simple way to create more happiness, health and wellbeing in their lives. For those people who want to change their lives for the better and overcome past difficulties, this is the book for them!
Who are the authors?Louisehas been working within the caring professions since the late 1990's as a Careers Guidance Advisor, Coach and Complementary Therapist & Trainer. Her life's work now focuses on supporting people to rediscover their health and wellbeing and she has vast personal experience within this field; making an incredible recovery from the brink of death at the age of 18 and learning to reclaim her life from deep depression, anxiety and agoraphobia.
Jasonbegan his own healing journey in the late 1990's, discovering complementary therapies to support him in his then role as a teacher in further education. Within this role he experienced extreme levels of stress which eventually led to a nervous breakdown. Jason knew something had to change; using his understanding of complementary therapies combined with the philosophies of ancient people, he began the journey deep within himself to rediscover his own health and wellbeing.
Louise and Jason run their own therapy and training business -
Discover Serenity Holistic Solutionswww.discoverserenity.co.uk
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ISBN: 978-1906316716
Price: 9.99
Books published by Lulu
Choose how to Act, rather than reacting'
a practical guide to Key to Awareness'
by Fiona Maguire
"If you always do what you have always done, you will always get the same result. This most likely means that you will continue to experience the same chaos and suffering in your life over and over again". Fiona Maguire
Written in practical, easy to follow steps, this is a manual that teaches you to become aware of your thoughts, emotions and actions, and as a result of this 'awareness', act from your intuitive knowing.
Are most people 'aware'? In my experience, most people are - they just don't know it! This practical step by step manual teaches you not only what it measn to be aware, but also explains how you can achieve a state of 'awareness' as you live your everyday life.
What can this book help you to achieve?
For those who are interested in more than just the humdrum of life, this book teaches you how to become more aware of the true meaning of life, which in turn helps you to:
- Discover who you really are
- Overcome stress and anxiety easily
- Feel less frustration and anger
- Become more intuitive and decisive
Available from:
www.lulu.com/product/paperback/revised-edition-of-key-to-awareness/18704359
Books published by Findhorn Press
Reclaiming Happiness:
8 Strategies for an Authentic Life and Greater Peace
By Nicola Phoenix
Fed up with self-help books that promise the earth and don't deliver?
Wearied by their attitude that weighs you down with how 'wounded' and 'damaged' you are?
What if there was a self-help book that said:
We are already healthy and complete?
What if we just need to lovingly, gently let go of misconceptions that sabotage us from experiencing our happuiness and wholeness?
Reclaiming Happiness presents the eight most common misunderstandings about the body and spirit - such as egoism, fear and attachment - that undermine our personal growth.
"Having worked with Nicola, I know that she is one of the most heart-centred people I have ever met, and this shines through this book.
Nicola guides you gently and without judgement or ego, giving you the tools and practical excercises to enable you to lead the life you long for and deserve" - Sarah Smith, Editor, Health & Happiness Magazine
Reclaiming Happiness: 8 Strategies for an Authentic Life and Greater Peace is available from Amazon
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Books Published by Science & Health
Books published by HayHouse
Unstuck
Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey
Out of Depression
For 40 years, Dr. James Gordon, has been helping his patients find their way out of the darkness of depression without antidepressants. His new book, Unstuck, is a groundbreaking, inspiring, practical guide to that healing journey.
Unstuck is Gordon's seven-stage program for relief through food and nutritional supplements; Chinese medicine; movement, exercise, and dance; psychotherapy, meditation and guided imagery; and spiritual practice. The result is a remarkable guide that puts the power to change in the hands of those ready to say 'no' to suffering and drugs and 'yes' to hope and happiness.
www.hayhouse.co.uk/books/1848502397/unstuck
The Little Book of Big Promises
A Three-Step Process for Uncovering Your Soul's Plan
By Peggy Rometo
Advisor to Demi Moore and Donna Karan reveals life changing tools to the public for the first time in her new book
Intuitive healer and psychic mediumPeggy Rometo reveals to the public what was once only available to only those willing to wait for a private consultation. The Little Book of Big Promises is already receiving praise from her celeb clients like Demi Moore, and designer Donna Karan, who threw the author a launch party at her ultra-posh Urban Zen location in New York.
"Peggy has been an extraordinary guide to me. With her intuitive ability, she is able to help one connect to a higher source, that which is innately in all of us but so few have the ability to access." Donna Karan
"Promises hold powerful energy that unfulfilled or not explored can limit our potential. With The Little Book of Big Promises, Peggy Rometo, one of the most genuine, authentic, and caring people I know, gives us the key to unlock a treasure chest of tools to transform our pain into healing, make peace with adversity, and open the door to our true potential." Demi Moore
In The Little Book of Big Promises, intuitive healer Peggy Rometo guides you on an inspiring journey to uncover your life's path. Using guided meditations, energy work, and other practices that allow you to tap into your intuition, she helps you identify the big promises you made to yourself and the world before your life began.
Rometo's Pursuit of Promises process focuses on a sequence of significant events in your life - from as far back as childhood or from your life today - that have helped shape you. Looking at these events and your reactions to them will begin to reveal your promises - promises that outline the actions, intentions and qualities you're meant to live. Throughout the process Rometo explores how to break free of the old patterns, beliefs and fears that hold you back from embodying your true self.
In the end, you will find your current promise, which is your starting point for a plan of action to live an authentic, purposeful life. Ultimately, you will be able to honor your life's overarching promise: to share who you are.
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Letters to Louise - The answers are within you.
In this book Louise Hay combines powerful affirmations and personal insights into 20 diffrent topics from addictions to talking to your inner child.
It feels a very personal book as each chapter gives examples of real life problems and letters and the advice Louise gives thus enabling the reader to use the examples as a tool for their own healing and spiritual growth. Her aim is to promote compassion and empathy but also to see the links between others and your own situation then provide the catalyst to help you move forward.
this book will help you to;
- find answers and learn from others
- to read about 20 different topics and issues
- access powerful positive affirmations
- learn about visualisation
www.hayhouse.co.uk/books/search?q=letters+to+louise
Books published by O-Books
Would you like to start a group for Lightworkers?
Then this is the handbook for you.
If you are a believer in the Afterlife, you are not alone!
When we make contact with Spirit, we find we become healed. We also become enlightened and our life is enhanced.
This book gives trusted guidance to help you to form your Spiritual Group - from the initial planning stages of your lightworker's circle; including prepapations you need to make and exercises to help you in the initial stages when first meeting your primary guide. It's advice is very thorough, and provides solutions to every perceivable question you may have when forming your groupincluding: how best to run your group in an effective, democratic way; how to select potential members andsound advice on confidentiality both inside and outside of your circle.
This book is an excellent tool for new and experienced mediums. The advice is readable, concise andeasy to access through a comprehensive contents section. It covers every perceivable question one may have when hoping to get a group of individuals to form a coherant and complete lightworker's circle.
About the author: Wendy Stokes has trained mediums in home groups for years, working closely with mentors from the spirit realms. A qualified teacher of adults, she has an excellent reputation in her field. All royalties committed to the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust to protect endangered species.
ISBN 978-1-84694-387-4
Extract from: 'The Lightworkers Circle Guide
- A Workbook for Spiritual
Groups' by Wendy Stokes
available from bookshops worldwide in paperback or from
Amazon in paperback and kindle format.
The Lightworkers Circle Guide explains
how to facilitate a group for channelling, divination and healing. All royalties
are donated to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust which helps to protect
endangered species from extinction.
Visit: www.wendystokes.co.uk
There are many books and courses available on the subject of leadership - a
role which takes place in every aspect of our lives. Like spirituality, it is a
subject that can only be developed through experience - not learned from an
article or book.
However, written information can provide guidance as to what to
look for, and what to avoid!
In our society, we have two approaches to our leaders, either we idolize
them - or we reject them! Everyone wants to be a leader, but no-one wants to be
led! Though many would like to live without leaders, in reality, we can make no
progress without them! The aim of a leader is task orientated and to further the
group's development - not their own. Leadership needs to be conducted most
especially when the members are not making progress alone. The position of team
'leader' in a small group is also that of manager, teacher, caretaker,
facilitator, steward, mentor, guide and coach! A good leader's job is broad and
requires considerable sacrifice, expertise and dedication. If anyone thinks this
work is easy, they will be convinced otherwise when they read the following list
of skills and award marks for each!
Tasks of the leader: anticipating problems in advance; arbitrating between
people; articulating what has not been spoken; assigning tasks; assisting others
to get the best from their own talents; building strengths and confidence;
chastising when appropriate; coaching; consoling; defining the indefinable;
demonstrating skills; developing abilities and opportunities; eliminating
hindrances; emphasizing and maximizing strengths; empowering and encouraging;
ensuring safety; evaluating; focusing on tasks; identifying needs; imparting
knowledge; implementing changes; increasing expertise, awareness and competency;
listening; maintaining order, ethos, standards, values and boundaries; managing
and mentoring; moderating during conflict; monitoring; motivating; negotiating;
observing; organizing; preparing; preserving what is good; problem solving;
protecting; recognizing opportunities and dangers; refereeing in arguments;
reinforcing skills; reviewing; setting an example; supporting those in need;
stabilizing the group; taking necessary decisions; and helping all members get
the best from their communal activities.
Effective leaders lead by example and should be applauded for their
capacity to fulfil many responsibilities with calmness and goodwill. Theirs is
the most prominent position within the group, and therefore the leader is
usually scrutinized and criticized more than any other member. A leader often
suffers from the petty jealousies of others who do not wish for responsibility
or commitment. A leader is usually held accountable when things go wrong, so it
is not a role to envy!
A leader maintains the smooth running of meetings and implements changes in
order to maintain good practice. A leader should also facilitate, and stimulate
an increase in the depth of work without pressurizing anyone. A leader often
looks after organisational and planning matters, and is aware of spiritual
influences and time factors. A leader also has responsibility for the cohesion
and collaboration of the membership. Most leaders will fail at some stage to
accomplish all these requirements and should be given the group's support for
their attempts to do the job to the best of their ability.
Autocratic and self-serving styles of leadership are common in our society,
and occur where one person manipulates or bullies everyone else, misusing power
until resentful members rebel. Gentler members who are eager for progress end up
carrying those who are overly ambitious for personal power - and are good at
getting it. Resentment against self-centred leaders is therefore justifiable. An
alternative to autocratic leadership is that of rotational leadership as this
gives everyone the chance to take this high profile position within the group.
If members voluntarily choose certain job responsibilities within the group,
this is beneficial. When one person has held a key position for a given length
of time, another should be appointed to keep the workload circulating, so that
there is an opportunity to be involved with different activities. There are ways
of sharing responsibilities fairly, such as by volunteering, by random selection
(either spinning a coin or drawing straws), by rote, or alphabetical
order.
When a leader is ineffective, the members will suffer, and conflicts will
arise and will result in members resigning. Sometimes leadership is not required
and the group can be self-facilitating. If a leader does not perform the tasks
of leadership, any member can take the initiative and organise what needs to be
done, not by being competitive, but co-operative. In groups where no leader has
been appointed, one usually emerges.
It is often difficult, without prior experience, to be a fair and aware,
yet firm leader. The answer is in mutual negotiation, cooperation and initiative
with the whole group building a strong multi-tasking team. Compromise and
co-operation are vital parts of the learning process and sharing experiences are
part of the learning process. This is a service of self-sacrifice that we offer
to others on the same path as ourselves. Everyone can be pro-active and take
initiatives on an equal basis with consideration to everyone, even those not
present. Questions should be phrased; "Can I suggest…?", "I would like…", "I
need…", or "Shall I…?"
Small problems may seem nit-picking, but if one waits, it may be too late
to restore stability. A good slogan is 'small errors grow large'. Lack of
quality leadership requires a change of leadership! Those who respond well to
authority figures show a mark of emotional maturity. Lightworkers recognise the
importance of inter-dependency and task sharing. We also appreciate that every
member has something of value to offer. It is important to be able to feel
comfortable in both roles; that of being led, and that of leader.
All parts make up the whole, and all parts are necessary and have their
place. If there is personal incompatibility within the group, interpersonal
issues can be resolved by examining what each person expects, needs and wants
from the group, and from their leader. Each specific problem could be brought to
Spirit for resolution through meditation and prayer for guidance. Adjustments to
the method, style and content of the sessions may also be required and
expectations and assumptions also need addressing.
Leadership is a position of service but because leaders usually do more
work than anyone else does, they sometimes feel the post deserves some form of
remuneration. The need for good leadership is present in all aspects of our
life. In large groups, it is almost impossible to make consistent progress
without a regular leader.
Most groups work through differences and difficult times, and successful
leaders take the pressure off themselves by sharing their power intelligently
with others. Small, leaderless groups particularly thrive on the basis of
communal responsibility. Democratic leadership can only ensure power for the
majority over the minority, even if the minority is one person and the majority,
two. Where there is dissent, we aim at a win/win scenario, wherever
possible.
It is useful to bear in mind that hierarchies frequently abuse power. When
this happens, people form alliances, and begin to compete, some might scapegoat
vulnerable people in their midst. If an organisation is corrupt at the top, it
will, without doubt, be corrupt at the bottom! However, organisations that are
wholesome at the top might still be corrupt at the bottom - unless they have an
adherence to rules and consistent monitoring of ethical standards. I mention
this because every small group still has many of the problems associated with
larger institutions. The ultimate aim of life itself is to increase our capacity
to care for others and to develop our sense of responsibility to those in need
and we can do this in whatever environment we may take part in, such as family,
community and work groups.
In emergencies, a majority vote can be taken. The circle is a combined
venture and a valuable learning experience for everyone. There are many ways in
which all members can be active and can add to their knowledge and skills. We
are all responsible for creating the best groups possible, and to be the best we
can be within them. Whenever a group functions badly, change is necessary. When
all else fails, the old order should be disbanded and a new order formed of
fresh, new members.
Extract from: 'The Lightworkers Circle Guide - A Workbook for Spiritual
Groups' by Wendy Stokes, available from bookshops worldwide in paperback or from
Amazon in paperback and kindle format. The Lightworkers Circle Guide explains
how to facilitate a group for channelling, divination and healing. All royalties
are donated to Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust which helps to protect
endangered species from extinction. Visit: www.wendystokes.co.uk
Being Mystic - In Touch with God
by Betsy Balega
This is the favourite of all the books I reviewed although at first the title appeared to be specifically religious for me. however, this is a truly inspirational book; a very personal and emotive story which does not preach but has some very important and down to earth messages about how we live our lives. Betsy Balega talks about her experiences with spirits and angels and then offers pslams for specific needs
This book will help you to;
tune into the spirits and forces that surround us
be honest in our dealings with people
meditate
see the positive effects of Random Acts of Kindness
be compassionate and trusting
www.o-books.com/book/detail/1145/Being-Mystic
Other publishers
Energy4Life HighEnergyConsciousLivingby Shola Arewa
Do you want more Energy and vitality in your life?
One of the major health issues affecting people today is lack of energy. Most people want enough energy and vitality to live life to the full.
Energy 4 Life offers a health and conscious living programme that activates your core energy. It works with the Chakras and Human Energy System. This powerful energetic approach offers the skills needed to live a Healthy, Happy and Successful life in the midst of a changing world.
Energy Exercises, Energy Psychology, high Energy Foods and Energy Balancing techniques are all part of this integrated system. An uplifting and informative book that makes balancing the demands of 21st century life manageable. In her exciting new book, Shola Arewa expertly blends the art and science of energy, bringing you a practical approach to healthy living that promises to raise your energy levels and uplift your spirit.
Click here to purchase this book.
The Source - A Manual of Everyday Magic
by Ursula James
This is a powerful book described as part fable, part spell book which combines the story of Ursula James' personal journey and the story of her guide, Mother Shipton.
The structure of the book unravels in sychronisation with the moon phases. It explains how life changes can be made step by step and in tune with nature in order to gain self fullfillment. The more fantastical "Magic" aspects are indeed rooted in very down to earth and personal experiences of the author, making it feel at once sensible and inspiring.
This book will help you to;
surrender and release negativity
relax and engage with you inner self
turn negative words and thoughts into healing, positive ones
www.ursulajames.com/thesource/index.html
Finding Your Other Halfis described as the ultimate game of hide and seek - for in this game you are invited to go looking for, and to find, yourself.
Having found yourself, looking for someone else - for instance in a loving relationship - becomes quite different for this is no longer a need to rescue someone else or to be rescued. You are already found!
And finally there is a game in which you can find everyone else - oneness - and help anchor a new consciousness here on earth. Bliss!
Finding Your Other Half by Declan Kerr is published by
O Books on 27th August 2010, and is available from your favourite bookshop or on-line retailer price 7.99.
Declan is the author of How to Heal with Angels and Namast and has an interest in how we become more of ourselves. See www.moretoyou.co.uk for further details
Mrs Darley's Pagan Healing Wisdom
- A Magickal Journey of Healing Through the Senses by Carole Carlton
This is a very informative book, with clear explanations, research and specific examples all explained logically and helpfully. What makes it good reading is that, as well as all the knowledge tht is imparted to you, you follow the delightful story of the authour and the charasmatic, almost fairytale character of Mrs Darley. It is a touching story and you become involved in the transformation that Carole Carlton calls a "magical journey that changed my career and touched my soul"
this book will help you understand;
the mind, body, spirit connection
auras
chakras
belief and divine healing
essential oilsthe benefits of touch and massage
eating for health
sound healing
the effect of colour in our lives and colour healing
visualistion
www.amazon.co.uk/Mrs-Darleys-Pagan-Healing-Wisdom/dp/1902578767
A SURVIVORS GUIDE TO CANCER
I am very excited about my new book,
A SURVIVORS GUIDE TO CANCER: THE NEW 7-POINT PLAN TO RECLAIM YOUR HEALTH. This is the book I would have loved to find when I was first diagnosed. It will save you hours of research and surfing the web looking for 'help'.
It is a compilation of all my research into - and first hand experience of, cancer. It is simple, easy to follow, and contains all the information you need to know about cancer and how to make your body strong again.
When someone is told they have cancer. it is one of the most frightening experiences a person can have. You just need someone to say, 'This is what you have to do' and to empower you to take control of what is happening in your body.
In 2003, like thousands of other women, I had surgery for breast cancer and in September 2007 I found out I had bowel cancer. That was when I realised that once you have had cancer surgery, you cannot just go back to your life as it was and expect cancer to stay away. I have learned the hard way that you need to make fundamental changes in lifestyle and diet in order to keep cancer at bay. I spent the next nine months finding out everything I could about what makes cancer thrive and how to make my body inhospitable to this disease.
I explored many different ways to help the body to fight back because I needed to know how to help myself as naturally as possible to cope with this very frightening disease. Not only that, how to deal with the harsh cancer treatments - the effects of chemo/radiotherapy and major surgery. With the latest statistic showing that 1 in 2 people in the US have or will have cancer in their lifetime and 1 in 3 in the UK, I know that what I have learned must be shared.
My book will guide you through the extraordinary process of having cancer and how to cope with so many things such as:
1. How to overcome the fear that cancer brings up
2. Understand the prime cause of cancer
3. Make your body inhospitable to cancer
4. Possible causal factors
5. Essential nutrition and importance of cellular strength
6. Understanding the importance of hydration
7. The healing power of relaxation
8. Coping with the effects of chemo/radiotherapy
If you have just been told you have cancer please take heart. There is so much you can do to help yourself deal with all the different aspects of what lies ahead.
Download contents, introduction and selection of pages free (facility coming soon)
Download whole e-book for 5.75 or order hardback for 8.95
www.yamunaloyal.com
Breaking Through the Untouchable Diseases
by Gerald Green - Medical Herbalist and Immunologist
In 1976 I was struck down by life threatening asthma so severe it caused major lung destruction called emphysema and I was basically dying in Brompton Hospital.
I knew the score with emphysema so I read medicine fifteen hours a day, every day (from knowing nothing). I eventually devised a formula that I called the Lung Triple Alliance made from liquorice, slippery elm and lobelia, which believe it or not quickly eliminated the asthma.
Whilst ensuring the emphysema could not advance and kill me, I also suffered from a duodenal ulcer that had me in agony for over 7 years and my doctor prescribed me strong painkillers but nothing to cure it. I therefore adapted my original lung formula replacing lobelia with the anti-inflammatory golden seal herb. It eliminated my ulcer in 4 weeks. I called this formula the Gut Triple Alliance.
While on a train I spotted a news booklet on Colitis and Crohn's Disease. What I read horrified me - the first few pages were on the various different ways of having one's bowel removed which I thought would "cheer up" readers no end! Finally the last two pages were a memoriam for those who had died from these terrible gut diseases. As I had swiftly rid myself of that painful ulcer, I felt convinced I could help these poor people with inflammatory bowel disease. I wrote to a Pen Friends section and eventually a Mrs S said she was suffering terribly from Ulcerative Colitis and if I was to fail she was due for a colostomy. I sent off the medicine and Mrs S reported back after a few days saying all her symptoms were gone and her colostomy cancelled. I was elated! However, she then mentioned a friend with similar Crohn's Disease and asked if I could do anything. "Oh yes I replied, it should be easy". 'Pride as they say comes before a fall' because I sent off the same formula to her and it had no affect at all. I was devastated, how could this be? For the next 3 years I either had a miraculous result like Mrs S, no result at all (as with her friend) or somewhere inbetween.
The treatment was still worthwhile but irritating both for me and the patients, with a poor success rate. Then help came in the form of a health newsletter from America that said drug induced Candida in its parasitic fungal format could mask out most or even all medicinal effect. This was wonderful news and from this point on I used the anti-candida dietary regime on my IBD patients as they are collectively called and providing they kept to the strict diet, up to 100% remission could be achieved. With this experience I progressed onto another auto-immune disease called systemic lupus and I was able to relieve these mainly female patients.
In 1985 I went on to write my first booklet on 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease - collectively known as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis'.
I always felt intensely sorry to see people in wheelchairs with the horrible neurological disease MS and wanted to crack this as well. I took on a poor lady called Sue from Brighton who had the very worst type of MS called primary progressive. She was wheelchair bound, incontinent, in great pain and was dying so, yet again, I was 'thrown in at the deep end'. In a paper I had read, there was a base element that could turn the attacking immune system off in rheumatoid arthritis. Could this I thought also work on MS and a fellow auto-immune disease? Almost certainly, and for the first time ever I used the base metallic element immune ingredient against very severe MS. Sue was very co-operative in carrying out the strict but essential anti-candida diet and within 3 days she felt sensation in her legs, her eyesight improved and she was less fatigued. In only two weeks she took her first steps and became fully continent. Within only a month from dying she was enjoying 75% relief remission.
Full of enthusiasm I wanted more MS patients but most I came across said "doctors can't touch MS - what chance have you"? and similar negative remarks both from sufferers and the medical profession. Then an Australian friend Myra Finlay wrote an article on my wonderful result with Sue in a Brisbane newsletter. All I can say is thank god for the freer press and more 'open minded' people of Australia. From this, 6 Australian MS ladies asked to be treated, 4 of which were in wheelchairs. 5 experienced up to 90% relief remission, but just one of these 6 ladies would not follow the anti-candida diet and she sadly died, but I cannot help anyone who will not go half way to helping themselves with the essential diet as this will mask out the medicinal effect.
An article was soon after published in a New Zealand natural environmental alternative health magazine and I had dozens of eager MS patients from abroad eager for treatment, Again I was delighted that so many of these patients were relieved of their terrible suffering.
It was then in 1995 I realised I had the formula to relieve and put in remission MS and I wrote my second booklet 'Multiple Sclerosis - Beaten against all the odds'.
Although not an auto-immune disease, I have since gone on to treating some cancer patients with my herbal remedies and essential anti-candida diet with some encouraging results. From this I went on to write my third booklet in 2004 called 'How to Change your Bodily Environment to Beat Cancer'.
There are too many accounts to put in such a short space but I would just like to mention Sjogren's Syndrome. A young lady called Clare came to see me as she heard I was a "magician" with auto-immune diseases. She said for many years she suffered with dry gritty eyes, sore throat and painful joints. I put the immune ingredient in a candida killing carrier called wormwood and in just 3 weeks all her lubricating functions returned to normal i.e. tears, saliva and synovial fluid to lubricate her joints.
The title of my latest book '
Breaking Through the Untouchable Diseases' This is a compilation of all three of my booklets as well as cardiovascular disease, kidney stones, gall stones, helping patients to conceive - 'legally'! and more general remedies.
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THE LOGICAL MAGIC OF CHANGE
How to Cope With Just About Anything and
Bring About Positive Change
By Valerie Thompson
ISBN 978-0-9565859-0-5
Published by Calmrise Publishing
www.valerieelizabeththompson.com
Paperback 6.99
Kindleversion 5.16 / Other electronic formats available
This self help guide offers a down to earth perspective on many aspects of life and includesusefulinformation about positive thinking combined with a caring and considerate approach to others. It is written in a gentle, warm and easily accessible style that all readers will enjoy and benefit from. The author, Valerie Thompson, worked in banking for many years, rising to Director level before leaving to qualify and practise as a life coach. Her previous book "Mastering The Euromarkets" (Irwin 1996) is a guide to understanding the securities markets.
I found the subject matter of 'The Logical Magic of Change' intelligently explained. I was impressed to discover rational, thoughtful and well researched material that is psychologically mature and sensitively presented. Valerie discloses personal and often painful incidents in the past and, due to her belief in positive thinking and the use of affirmations, she overcame difficult childhood circumstances and deep shyness to become successful in both her first and second careers.
Valerie's methods, which underpinned her rise to become a 'high flyer'within amajor organisation, can work for you too! If you are struggling with low self esteem and need a boost to your confidence, this book will help you gain clarity and achieve inner healing. It will aid you in both defining attainable goals, and summoning the strength to achieve your desired aims.
Reviewer: Wendy Stokes
Self-help book for teenagers inspired by environmental role
INSPIRATIONAL BOOK MOTIVATES TEENAGERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
Her work with the environment has proved the unlikely motivation for a Birmingham woman to write a self-help book for teenagers, designed to help them boost their confidence and self-esteem, deal with pre-exam stress and motivation issues and go on to achieve whatever they wish to in life.
A former city councillor (1982-1990), Jude Ashworth was given special responsibility for environmental matters and later became regional director for the Tidy Britain Group. It was her experiences during that period that made her realise how vital it is for each of us to take responsibility for ourselves and our environment in order to determine the course of our own lives.
"I too was a teenager once, with very little confidence in my ability to succeed. However, had I known then what I do now, I'm sure I would have enjoyed the experience much more. That's why I want to pass on the message to teenagers in my book that they have the power to influence their own future." explained Jude.
"I decided to write the book after delivering a number of inspirational life-skills courses to teenagers in various secondary schools in the West Midlands. These evoked excellent testimonials from students, teachers and parents alike. Teens, You Have the Power was developed from the informative handouts I've given out at these sessions."
Jude has run her own well-being practice since 1997, specialising in Reiki(*) teaching and treatments, personal empowerment, stress management and life coaching for all age groups.
User-friendly
An interactive, self-help book, the publication is in a user-friendly format, easy to write in with sections for participating and responding to the journal activities. A life skills buddy-in-a-book for teenagers, Teens you have the Power, is both a guide and workbook for the individual teenager and a potential tool for facilitators working with them.
Jude anticipates that some young people may not realise that they could benefit from the book, but parents and teachers may see it first and so whet their appetite.
"Some of my students took time to come round to the idea of working on themselves in the beginning, but when the course came to an end, they confirmed they had far more confidence, could deal with stress much better - especially at exam time - and they liked, loved and understood themselves a lot more. The positive feedback and enthusiasm I received from them and their teachers led me to write the book." said Jude
Now bitten by the writing bug, Jude already plans to produce a further book - an 'adult speak' version of Teens, You Have the Power. "My first book has a confidential, journal-element for teenagers, becoming a 'buddy in a book' for them, which parents and teachers will respect. A comparable version for adults is the obvious solution."
For more information and to order a copy
Call Jude at Achieve and Be
0121 382 6444
Email: info@achieveandbe.com
www.achieveandbe.com