Do we ever stop and smell the flowers? In the hum-drum of our daily lives, do we ever stop and wonder? Do we slow down to think about people who might have helped us in some small way during the day? Do we ever stop to say ‘Thank You’? Or have our lives become so mechanical that all the above mentioned thoughts do not have a place in our life…..life is a race and all we want to do is run!!

A medical check-up of my father landed the family in the hospital for some heart investigations. At such times, we stop running, our life pauses and all of a sudden our priorities change…..I’m sure most of us have experienced this at one time or the other, so it’ll be easy to relate to what I’m trying to convey here…..and that is that in the middle of all this anxiety and tension, there are people who are there who help us through this, with a smile on their face and a reassurance on their lips…..and they never even cross our minds even once!!

I am referring to the hundreds of people that are involved at every stage in any hospital, starting right from the person who greets you at the door of the hospital to the last person who sees you out and all those in-between…..each and every one of them are worth saluting to, not only for saving peoples’ lives and “doing their job”, but for doing so with dedication and sometimes even going that extra step forward.

When I reflect back on this experience now and so many more that me and my family have gone through, I want to thank each and every one of such people for “doing their jobs”…..the doctors who have a God-like status in your life at such moments; the guard who calls out your name to visit your kin in the recovery room after the procedure is over with such kindness in his eyes, as if he can sense the stress and anxiety you are undergoing at that point; the nursing staff who are ready to help you with such compassion and a big smile on their face that it makes you wonder where they get their strength and dedication to serve patients from; the food and beverage department staff who are willing to wait to reheat the patients’ food for the umpteenth time even after the allocated meal time is over in case the patient is not hungry; the admissions office staff, the counselors, the guards…..the list just doesn’t end!!

They are all ‘life-savers’ in their own way. They assist you at each and every step happily and add to your entire experience at such troubled times. How many of us have actually reflected on all what these people have done for us after we come back home, have appreciated their efforts, thanked them…..how many? Most of us are just grateful to the doctor who is the “real” life-saver for us, but today, when we are back home with my father all confident and ready to embrace life, I am remembering each and every person who I interacted with, all those who for me are the unseen heroes, and I thank them with all my heart for leaving an impression in my mind and heart…..that of their sense of duty that is blanketed under their actions of kindness, compassion and understanding.

Till now, I could never thank the doctors who have saved me and my family from some tough times enough. Nobody can even estimate the deep sense of admiration and respect that I have and will always have for them in my life…..But today, I also salute all the people of the “hospital”-ity industry who work towards saving lives, each day in their each little small way…..

Pause, Think and Express is all I would like to convey to you…..

It’ll just be a small act of humanity on our part.

A BIG SALUTE AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR  ALL THESE UNSEEN HEROES!!

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Nowadays there is increasing awareness that being in a state of gratitude is actually one means by which manifestation occurs. If you are one of those people who occasionally think of something to be grateful for then you have begun to live in a state of gratitude. However, giving a fleeting thought of gratitude isn’t highly effective. Let’s assume that someone you know is ill and you receive word that they are healing. You may quietly express a sentence of gratitude. Giving momentary gratitude is better than giving none, though its level of effectiveness is low.

When gratitude is practiced as a regular and meaningful expression – where thought, emotion and intention are involved – then it has the potential to change life positively and dramatically! The process I recommend consists of three stages and incorporating these produces the most effective energy for creating change. Setting aside time, on a daily basis, to be in a space of gratitude is essential for this.

1.  Gratitude for the tangible things. This includes consciously giving gratitude for the basics such as money to pay bills, food, friends, etc.

2.  Gratitude for the intangibles. This relates to such things as love, fun, good health, etc. These are essential for wellbeing and happiness.

3.  Gratitude for things desired. This last step is important as it creates the energy to bring in desired changes. For example, if you desire a career change a Gratitude statement may be, ‘I am grateful for the perfect job that is now mine’.

Always express gratitude in the present tense. Giving Gratitude in the present tense commands that this is how it is to be now, and not in the future. It is also beneficial to infuse the act with feeling. Expressing the emotion of gratitude strengthens the energy, thereby sending a message to the Universe that you are serious about your intentions. It does not matter what you are experiencing in life gratitude has the power to change the things you are dissatisfied with. When undertaken daily in a conscious and mindful manner it has the power to change any aspect of your life.

During the years I’ve advocated Gratitude practice I’ve seen individuals change from feeling disempowered, angry and highly stressed to become empowered and optimistic. For individuals who have suffered abuse and other stressful states a Gratitude Journal is a great way to begin the process of empowerment. This involves writing down, in a designated book, at least one statement of Gratitude daily. The act of writing strengthens the energy around that particular Gratitude. Visualizing the issue, situation or emotion healing strengthens it further. Each entry is dated to record a process of growth. I have observed abused individuals become empowered to create significant changes in their lives in as little as one month.

The most marked change is always in the emotional state. Feelings of fear, stress, anger, etc gradually dissipate and are replaced with states of appreciation, empowerment and even self-love. Regardless of whatever adversity you encounter daily Gratitude has the ability to change the experience to one of growth and empowerment.

Some Gratitude statements:

“I am grateful for the abundance of love, harmony, friends, prosperity, etc that I experience daily.”

“I am grateful that I have an abundance of finances for my bills, living costs and other needs.”

“I am grateful for the new job that pays well, and offers many opportunities for professional growth and advancement.”

“I am grateful for my body’s excellent health and its self-healing abilities.”

I encourage you to assess how you would like your life to be, and then begin the gratitude process. Experiment with different ways of expressing gratitude. Find the way that feels most comfortable and then ensure diligence in its application. With persistence and patience you will find yourself reaping the rewards!

Article by: Bente Hansen ©

Australian, Rev. Bente Hansen is an Inspirational Speaker and  Intuitive and Wellness Consultant. She offers clients energy healing, channeling, Soul readings, distance energy clearing, spiritual counseling. Bente is the author of Messages From Beyond (2001), The New World of Self Healing (2006) and Edgar Speaks: Inner Transformation, Journey to 2012 and Earth Changes (2011). She also co-hosts a weekly show at www.manifestingwellness.com.  Contact at: www.dynamicenergyhealing.net , www.edgarspeaks.com or 845 297 4106.

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Every soul on Earth makes a journey of incarnation to purify its mind of fears and negative beliefs.  It is the soul that stores the mind’s fears and negative beliefs from one lifetime to the next, and approximately 80% of the fears and negative beliefs you have in this lifetime are past life.  When a soul eventually purifies its mind of the bulk of its fears and negative beliefs, it will no longer need to incarnate into a physical body on Earth and will continue its ascension in the spiritual realm of the material universe.

If a soul can specifically know what its fears and negative beliefs are that it has carried into this lifetime from its past lives, then this energy can be more quickly processed, healed and released at the conscious level of awareness. And this is the purpose of the Soul Plan.  Your Soul Plan includes all your fears and negative beliefs that still remain within the long-term mind of your soul.

There are in total 254 possible energies / soul traits a soul could be working in its current lifetime.  The average soul will be working 28 of these, meaning there are billions of unique possible combinations.  These 28 energies are like gold for the spiritual seeker, because they reveal all your fears and negative beliefs and bring you one step closer to purification of the mind and spiritual ascension.

Only by holding something in the palm of your hands can you release it.  And this is especially true for fears and negative beliefs.  It is only when you know a fear can you face it and challenge the wrong-minded mental beliefs that support it.  Knowledge is power, and for the spiritual seeker self-awareness is self-empowerment to spiritual ascension and purification of the mind.

The vast majority of spiritual seekers spend their time focused too heavily on the Alpha aspect of the spiritual path.  The Alpha aspect includes meditation (connecting to your Higher Self), study of spiritual scripture and teachings, and physical healing techniques such as reiki, yoga, tai chi, etc.  These are all important aspects of the spiritual path, and should not be overlooked.  However they must be kept in balance with the Omega aspect of the spiritual path.

The Omega aspect of the spiritual path is the most overlooked aspect for spiritual seekers, and is the most important of all.  The Omega aspect is the purification of fears and negative beliefs that reside within the soul’s long-term mind.  This long-term mind includes both the subconscious and unconscious minds.  These fears and negative beliefs and attitudes are generally well-hidden from the soul’s conscious level of awareness.  And this is how the ego likes it.

When a soul is confronted with the 28 energies they are working through in their current lifetime, there is typically a strong ego-reaction.  The ego will try to convince the soul that these fears and negative beliefs are incorrect.  The more strongly the soul is controlled by the ego, the stronger the ego reaction will be.  Regardless of how strong the ego reaction is, the Higher Self of the soul will know what is true and will gently send you intuitive reminders to awaken you to the reality of your unhealed mind.

For further information on your Soul Plan and how to discover your 28 energies visit www.soulplan.org For further information on the creation of the ego visit www.theego.org

Article by: Glen Russell.  Glen Russell is a healer of the mind and emotions and a spiritual channel for the Ascended Masters, the Buddha and Christ Consciousness.

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Guest Article by Melissa Stamps
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The mysterious universes of quantum physics, parallel universes, quantum cosmology and the light body are emerging in both physics and quantum physics. Energy is speeding up and our physical bodies are becoming lighter.

What will this mean to nutrition and supplementation in the 21stcentury? Energy healing, Quantum and vibrational healing are ancient ways of working with the physical, emotional and energy dimensions of who we are. It involves understanding Chi, Qi, Universal Life Force and subtle energy fields that make up and surround all living beings. These fields are usually invisible to the naked eye. They are being remembered and practiced once again.

In an interview with Dr. Deepak Chopra, he says, “Quantum healing is healing the Body. Mind from a quantum level. That means from a level which is not manifest at a sensory level. Our bodies ultimately are fields of information, intelligence and energy. Quantum Healing involves a shift in the fields of energy information, so as to bring about a correction in an idea that has gone wrong. So quantum healing involves one mode of consciousness mind to bring about changes in another mode of consciousness.”

Well known forms of energy healing, many Asian in origin, include Acupuncture, using fine needles to treat points and energy pathways (Meridians). The Meridians correspond to organs and organ systems as well as elements in nature, to bring the body in alignment for optimal health. Yoga Chi Gong, Feng Shui, (creating beautiful balanced space through using color, light, and placement of furniture. These practical solutions are combined with principles of energy and of the Tao and other spiritual philosophies and Intention to support a successful life.)

Joshua Bloom, Quantum Healer, teacher and film maker,theultimateanswermovie.com of NYC was recently interviewed about his work.

Joshua Bloom states, “Right now, we are in a big change. Our old ways of thinking and doing things are breaking down and being challenged, especially in the areas of health. The old paradigm is- let’s cut it open, take it out and medicate with drugs. Science is only accepted guideline. There Is nothing to balance the side effects of these drugs. DEATH is on the list of possible side effects or possible outcomes. I am interested in exploring things we can’t see, like light frequencies. I am stepping up to share information through my film, The Ultimate Answer. My film will bridge the gap between the old paradigm of medicine to a new model that allows for possibilities. The movie will teach people how to heal themselves. Quantum Healing is the thrust of the film. I work directly with energy and using energy as medicine. Energy medicine creates balances almost instantly. I can change fight or flight responses instantly when I work with clients. Quantum healing connects to yourself. It connects to a safe place within your body. When energy moves and releases, it creates permanent change within the body. It happens at the cellular level. This is a process, not a technique.”

Vibrational medicine also uses Color, or Chromotherapy. Light and sound frequencies, including tuning forks, Tibetan bowls and crystal singing bowls to bring the body back into alignment. The ancient Greeks and Egyptians built healing temples of color and light to transform energy fields of the body. Health can be accelerated by working with the Chakras and the Auras, both subtle bodies that contain information about multi-dimensional energy .Can Color, Light, Sound and Quantum healing equal or surpass the body’s need for nutrients, enzymes, minerals and supplements? It opens up many fascinating possibilities as we head full throttle into the 21st century.

Melissa Stamps is a professional, certified Intuitive Counselor. She is also an Interior Design Stylist, with a background in Feng Shui, and an Energy Worker. Her websites are: Colorpriestess.com and 3rdeyeopennycpsychic.com

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The little girl hugged her mother warmly, one last time.
They had to hurry to catch the flight, and they had bags
to carry. “Goodbye Janna. I will write often.” Yuri said
to his wife, pulling away. “Why can’t Mama come too”, Luda
asked, tears streaming. “She will, but later”, Yuri assured.

America was the place to go to find a good life. The Soviet
Union had finally opened its doors, and streams of Russian
citizens would walk through them, leaving loved ones
behind, in some cases, forever. Yuri, a carpenter by trade,
was sure he would make a new beginning for his family here.

What a sight when the plane finally touched down. They had
reached the promised land, as spontaneous cheers filled the
aircraft. It was a dream come true for all of them. It took a good
portion of his savings to find a place for them to stay for awhile.
“Tomorrow I must find work”, Yuri thought.

Employment was tough coming, and the language was a problem
for Yuri, who didn’t know anyone in this new land. Life was faster
and less forgiving here. Yuri did some odd jobs, mostly janitorial,
but money was scarce and services were not available. “When is
Mama coming?” Luda would ask often.

After a while, Yuri had no answer for his seven year old. The
months passed as things worsened. Though willing to work, Yuri
could not find a job. When the money ran out, he and Luda were
forced into shelters. “How will Mama know where we are?” Luda
asked. “It will be alright”, Yuri replied.

The shelter offered no protection for its inhabitants. Yuri was
beaten up several times and robbed of their few belongings.
Complaints to caretakers brought no results. There was a full
moon out that night. Yuri awoke Luda and took her up to the
roof to “see the full moon”, he said, the little girl’s eyes wide.

“Come here my daughter and we will fly together”, Yuri said
to Luda, standing on the ledge. “Oh papa, I’m afraid”, she replied.
With those words, the two launched themselves landing six stories
down to the cold sidewalk. The lights of emergency vehicles
shone across the blood filled street, giving it a gold-like shimmer.

*Photo Credits: Photo by TalkingTree (Steven Erat) on flickr

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The music peaked with white-hot notes
That scorched the air and bade those bodies
To gyrate in flares and twirls.

The wooden floor enhanced the sound of
Heels as if to give applause and praise
so they would hear that all is going well.

On center stage, a figure flowed in full control of
All the hearts of all the men that begged for
Just a glance, perhaps a smile to make their day.

And as she turned, a smile appeared with
Fire dripping from her eyes that sent the
Music fever high then tumbling to a crashing end.

Then laughter’s echoes in the halls soon faded into
Memories as hard realities replaced
The feather-light buoyancy of that night.

The fire in her eyes cooled as she gazed into
Far away places and days of struggle, sweet with
Hope and promise of eternal bliss.

Now time for chores and obligations that
Lay before her like steps beneath her feet,
And define her adequate existence.

Thoughts of the next getaway fill her head
As she turns the key and enters to realize
How cold a house can feel when love is not at home.

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By Robert Almodovar

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What is life: A strange continuous awareness
we have been thrust into without plan or sound advice.

What is space: A medium in which we may move about
or stare into, longingly.

What is time: A massive event into which life spans
and which there is always too much of, or too little.

What is I: This fragile protector of my soul and
collector of questions for which I have no answers.

What is you: The entity that draws out all my uncertainties
and makes them complete, and on which I look and I see me.

What is beauty: That which when I look out into space and see,
is pleasing to me such that it draws me closer,
even in the face of peril.

What is passion: A raging being within me that looks
only to join that which is me with that which is you.

What is love: An harmonious connection of I and you
so complete, that I only makes sense with you.

What is peace: A certain serenity in the knowledge that
love is true and complete, and forever.

What is hell: The absence of you.

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