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The Awakening Soul of South Africa

THE AWAKENING SOUL OF SOUTH AFRICA ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - AREA GOVERNOR D3, DISTRICT 74 – 2009/2010 PART I: THE VISION Dr Joseph Busby from the Sun Centre School of Esoteric Philosophy in Somerset West, in a channeled transmission in 1985 said: “A great light is radiating here and now over South Africa […] Here, there and everywhere, people are responding to the call of the soul to raise their consciousness and come up higher. […] Africa is destined to ride the wave of testing and prove herself to be triumphant.

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Channeled Message for June 2012

This is a Channeled Message for June 2012 that I just received and I would like to share it with you. "Stay focused in your heart space. The heart is the healer, the purifier. Breathe into your heart and let it gently expand. Release all that is unlike love and just let it go. Love is the only reality. The heart needs to be free to do what it does best - channeled love unconditionally in the moment." Meditation We all have the ability to receive messages from the Divine. The place to begin is meditation by listening to God through the still small voice within.

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Disce ing Truth and Vetting Information

"How do we qualify information as it enters our 'field' ?" The resonance of truth varies depending on our ability to be aware at deeper levels. We have a 'field' that surrounds us, a kind of 'spidey sense' that we often neglect. How do we 'vet' the information and people providing it so that the quality is there; so that sense is made common? We've heard about the notion of 'questioning authority' yet the authority we question often has bias in our questions. The solution is to ask better questions, those questions that arise naturally from our gut feelings.

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Become the Alchemist of Your Life

I am so angry today I could scream. I just don’t understand why I keep finding myself doing jobs that are simply boring or unchallenging. On top of this, the money is poor and my boss gets my back up. I don’t seem to be able to enjoy the tasks or the people at work and, for that matter, the people in my life! Have I done anything wrong? Does the Universe get satisfaction from seeing me suffer? What have I done to deserve this? But enough of this nonsense! Don’t they say that we create our reality? Well, in that case, there must be a purpose to all this!

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The Voices Of The Conscience

The man was wondering, who am I ? And two voices in unison, answered : - You are a man who is always called to justice, peace, good and ete ity. n But another voice said : - You are the dream of a dream. You are the son of desire. You love to have pleasure just because you want to please ...

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Dead Mom Walking

There is a death that occurred when I became a mother. It didn’t happen right away. In fact, like a successful Broadway show, I had a tremendous run, lasting about four good years. During my pregnancy, childbirth, and the early years, I was shielded from this recognition.

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Sacred Space

For me, one of the proofs of the existence of a higher power is the details of the natural world. For example, the wings of a butterfly, snowflakes, seashell patterns and a zillion other tiny details just can’t be random as far as I’m conce ed. These are the things that make me love nature. When I am in nature I can’t help but think about the larger universe and my place in it. I think about my relationship with God and how in all of the religious books I have ever heard of,

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Sappy Christians – A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids

I love trees! If I wasn’t a Christian, I would probably be a full fledged tree hugger! I always picture trees as standing tall unto the Lord giving Him all the praise for their life. There is a beautiful Scripture found in Psalm 104:16 which says, “The cedars of Lebanon which He hath planted.” It was God who planted them, not man. It is also God who gives each of us His life. Here is a fun Bible object lesson that will teach your children that Christians have a lot in common with the beautiful cedars of Lebanon. Here’s what you do:r

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Good Parenting Advice from a Bad Parent

Good Parenting Advice from a Bad Mother. June 6 1989, my 28th birthday and the day I pled guilty to a charge of Criminal Mistreatment, I got for spanking my then nine year old son with a belt and leaving serious bruises. I know that’s horrible and your ready to stop reading right now. But don’t because it took me being a bad mother to get the help I needed to become a good grandmother and a better mother to my now adult children.

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The Dalai Lama & The Art of Compassion In Action

Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to take my 16-year-old son, Tyler, to see His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama give a live speech at a local university. The very fact that we had the honor of being in the presence of someone who is such an embodiment of compassion was not only humbling, but also very inspiring… as you’ll see. The Dalai Lama, although a rock star by most spiritual standards, seems to be one of the most down to earth people on the planet.

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Lobsang’s Sand Mandala: Pictures of War and Peace

Watching Lobsang Samten trickle grains of sand out of a silver funnel into his beautiful mandala is a meditation in itself. He has used solid paints to tint ordinary sand just the right color, and each rich hue sits in little bowls clustered beside this ancient and magnificent Wheel of Life. Dipping his silver instrument into a bowl of ochre sand, the Tibetan monk deftly tilts the funnel toward the base of the circle and strokes a second instrument across the first one to co

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Star Light, Star Bright - A Spiritual Story

I didn't realize it, but as early as 3 years old I was already spiritually aware. Well, sort of. You see, I don't remember being psychic in any way, and I certainly don't remember reading books like The Power of Now or watching movies like Peaceful Warrior. I didn't feel some grand connection ...I didn't realize it, but as early as 3 years old I was already spiritually aware. Well, sort of. You see, I don't remember being psychic in any way, and I certainly don't remember reading books like The Power of Now or watching movies like Peaceful Warrior.

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The Fastest Way To Develop The Psychic Sense

95% of the people who I've seen attempt this technique had overwhelming success in just two sessions! You too will be forced to come to terms with your own Amazing Psychic Sense as the simple proof on the sheet of paper stares back at you! The Problem that keeps most from becoming Great

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Energy and Vibration

We know today that we are all energy units! Albeit of different levels but nenergy units we are including buildings, furniture, food, and anything else nthat you see around you. In solid units such as we are, energy is held ntogether to create matter, don’t ask me to go into the physics ...

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So, You Want to Be a Psychic?

So you want to be a psychic, you have watched every episode of the Medium and are sure you can do what she does because really how hard can it be? And its true for some of you the gift of insight will flow effortlessly, words will spill like a fountain of knowledge from your mouth. But do you really ‘know’ what being a psychic really entails or are you happy to be a sideshow at a fair throwing out one line predictions.

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From Anger to Love

Anger. No one likes the feeling. Your body tightens. Your blood pressure heightens. You feel out of control. Have you ever asked yourself why you get angry? The tendency in our world is to think that someone or something has made us mad. The truth, however, is that our anger comes from ...

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The Cat Litter People

I've been house sitting a lot recently. While at the home of one high-brow cat, I spent several days visiting various pet stores in search of a certain brand of cat litter that was odor-free and promised "superior clumping ability," which was what I wanted according to the empty container I carried on my quest. (For the uninitiated, "clumping" is a euphemistic reference to how the contents deposited by the cat in said litter box will interact with the litter, for easier disposal.)

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Kundalini Awakening - definition and the path

Kundalini Awakening - the sure shot method for awakening of the kundalini. Before we discuss about kundalini awakening... we need to understand the meaning of kundalini! The kundalini Shakti is that hidden positive energy stored in every human being by awakening which every human being can reach the level of Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohammed. The awakening of the kundalini is possible by practicing the right Yoga and meditation. In the normal circums

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Using Self-Knowledge to Shut Out the Confusing & Repetitive “White Noise”

Self-knowledge and analysis, awareness, understanding our motivations and reactions; as well as practicing and putting into action effective methods of dealing with the world at large become very valuable tools with which to navigate our lives. One of our greatest advantages is that we can grab hold of the present time in order to shape and change our future. The past is past. The future is not yet, and so the only real time we have to work with is the now.

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Walking The Spiritual Path

Every day we have a choice, to be loving to all, and especially ourselves. It takes great fortitude to stay on the up and up – to stay on the Spiritual Path without faltering. It’s not actually that we fall off of the Path. It is going into the valleys of the road, instead of climbing to the ...

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You Cannot Fathom Another Person

It is pointless to look at the behavior of another and try to fathom what is going through their minds. You can only view things through your own perspectives and not theirs. When you see behavior that is hurtful from one person towards another, it is your own thoughts and your own heart that ...

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7 Sure Fire Ways To Sabotage Your Life

7 Sure Fire Ways to Sabotage Your Life: A Witty Approach to Getting Back on Track if You’ve taken a Left Turn on the Road to Happinessn We all begin life traveling on the “road to happiness.” At some point during this journey we may come to realize we turned left when we meant to turn ...

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How to Get out of a Rut

Do you feel like you are caught up in the same old routine day after day and feel like you're getting nowhere? Do you feel like you are capable of having more, doing more, and being more? When we get the fact that God created us as human "beings" (not human "doings"), we will begin to understand that we must "be" in order to "do," and we must "do" in order to have. The first step is to "be," and "being" involves change.

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The Call to Become a Public Speaker

In March 2008 I borrowed a friend’s “Triple Goddess Tarot” pack of cards (by Isha Lerner) and gave myself a reading. Among the cards that came up, one took the place of the “New Moon or New Beginning” – It was the card No. 23 or Infinite Truth. Among the meanings of this card, the following ones stuck with me, for a long time… until I decided to write this course: • “Love and truth are inseparable”. • “Speaking true words with a beautiful voice”. • “Thoughtful and well-intended communication (which the Buddhists call “Right Speech”), the vital source of inspired relationships”.r

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COMING TO TERMS WITH OUR PHYSICALITY

Many of us are on a spiritual path. We are relentlessly seeking, meditating, chanting, drumming and studying all sorts of modalities to help us heal or understand who we really are and what our true purpose is. Every day, I encounter such individuals serious about their jou ey, asking to ...Many of us are on a spiritual path. We are relentlessly seeking, meditating, chanting, drumming and studying all sorts of modalities to help us heal or understand who we really are and what our true purpose is.

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Why Women Date Bad Boys

Bad boys, bad boys, watcha gonna do when they come for you? For some women, the answer is, "Hurl myself into his tattooed arms." These women are captivated by his untamed wildness, fearlessness, nonconformity, rebelliousness, boldness, charm, charisma and independence. With testosterone production permanently stuck in overdrive, he exudes an irresistibly raw sexuality. Looks that kill

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5 Spiritual Tips to Finding Your Love

From a spiritual perspective we are One, whole, without the need for completeness. However, in our human experience we identify ourselves as separated bodies. The sense of desolation creates an underlying desire for unification with another. If that weren’t enough, we perceive worldly benefits of being in a relationship such as family and companionship. Regardless of the motivation, romantic relationships can be rewarding. Here are 5 spiritual tips to help you find your love.

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Loving Authentically

Whether you are husband and wife, spiritual partners, lovers, soul mates, it doesn’t matter what you call the union, what matters is - do you cherish and adore this person? Is this person what YOU want? Do you have chemistry? Do you feel uplifted when you see them? Do you feel like YOURSELF around them? If you answered no to any of these questions, I’d invite you to take an inventory of what it is you are receiving from this relationship.

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Planets and the Zodiac

Important note: I am not an Astrologer It is very important to take interest in, and learn about, the solar system and the Universe as a whole. Of course Astronomers and Astrologers have been saying this forever and a day, but it all seems so complex sometimes. I have decided to try and make it a bit easier for you to understand the planets movements in our Solar system through the twelve Zodiac signs.

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Putting the Perfection in imperfection...

For those of you unfamiliar with the movie "Love and Other Drugs," it is essentially a romantic-comedy that follows the love interest of a pharmaceutical sales rep (boy) and an adventurous, charitable artist (girl) who also happens to have Parkinson's disease at the age of 28. After their fling turns serious and as he begins to become more successful as a sales rep, he is is forced to face the fact that her disease is uncurable and will continue to get worse if he chooses to stay with her.

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Connecting with the Spirit of the Horse

E-Book: Connecting with the Spirit of the Horsenn*What are "independent energy fields" of horse and rider? *Learn how to apply positive energy to affect the outcome *Discover a new potential through your horse. *Understand the 90% that is non-verbal communication. *Uniting the Body, Mind and ...

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The Mystery Of Your Existence

"Who am I ... and why am I here?" is the ancient mystery of our existence, the spiritual question of the ages, asked by men and women in every generation since Adam and Eve. The question has never been satisfactorily answered. Until now. Having pondered the question for 40 years there is now an answer that makes a lot of sense spiritually. An answer that fits every man and woman. An answer that works. Who Are You? You are a unique combination of characteristics, desires, fea

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There’s No "Waiting" in the Creation Process!

If there's one thing that slows down the momentum of anything spiritually conscious people are trying to create, it's "waiting". rn rnBe honest for a moment, when you think of the good things you are trying to create and manifest in your life right now, is there anything you're "waiting" for?rn rnPerhaps you're waiting until you get more clarity on your purpose before you start the business you've wanted to start. Maybe you already have a business and you're "waiting" for cli

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Visualization or Visioning?

Most of us live our lives moving back and forth between being victim and believing that life is happening to us and being manifestors or co-creators and knowing that we are responsible for what is coming into our lives. (stages 1 and 2 are known as TO ME and BY ME) The third stage of spiritual growth, known as THROUGH ME, is all about allowing things to happen rather than making them or forcing them. All my life I’ve known that I could have or do anything that I put my mind

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Are Movies The Imagination Of Gaia?

Explore a perspective that pushes the imagination as we see the connection between technology, global communication and the human experience. We imagine that the planet is a living organism, reflecting on its own existence and role within the universe. We will ponder and identify a great shift of consciousness happening right now! What is this great feeling of momentum that's happening on a global level? We can all feel it. Is the Earth like a sleeping giant rustling in its sleep? The planet is awakening! Are Movies the Imagination of Gaia?

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Lightning Crashes - A Spiritual Story

With a thundering and ominous boom, lightning struck fiercely into the redwood tree nearly splitting it in half. As the rain continued to pour, Mother Eagle knew she had but one chance to save her offspring before the tree would no longer stand. She knew they all had at least another 30 years of ...With a thundering and ominous boom, lightning struck fiercely into the redwood tree nearly splitting it in half. As the rain continued to pour, Mother Eagle knew she had but one chance to save her offspring before the tree would no longer stand.

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The Spiritual Breakthrough: Reaching Your Higher Self

For decades now the accepted method of analysing the self has been to divide 'it' up into body, mind and spirit. This method of analysis is a means of separating the various parts that make up our being and has been recognized by civilizations as early as the Egyptians. But there is another way of analysing the self (one of many) that is equally valid and in many ways more useful as a way of understanding more about ourselves and this ‘thing’ called consciousness. Every one

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Top 30 Life Tips

I wish everyone would write down their top life tips then we could pass it on for every generation to add to. I am no guru but like everyone else there are certain things I have discovered about myself and this world we live in. Here is my top 30 list. 1. Mother’s aren’t always right 2. But parents can only pass on what they were given 3. Its okay to want more 4. Stuff happens that’s life 5. Sometimes we are never going to why so we have to let go 6. I am never going to be like everyone else so I have to be myself 7. Gossip is the acid rain of relationshipsr

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In The Zone

According to the Urban Dictionary in the zone is an "expression used to describe a state of consciousness where actual skills match the perceived performance requirements perfectly. "Being in the zone implies increased focus and attention which allow for higher levels of performance. Athletes, musicians and anybody that totally owns a challenge of physical and mental performance can be in the zone." In the zone is the place to be. No thoughts to distract us, just being in the moment with mindfulness. That's where it's happening. There is no place else to be.

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Changing Your Culture: Beyond Complaining

In human groups culture is always at work. Whether it is a workplace organization, school, spiritual center, community, club, or family, there is a structure that guides behavior. The structure is based on choices made over time by various leaders in the group. It becomes "The way we do things." It feels like the way things are is, well, the way things are. This is true, except the way things are can be changed.

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The Assignment of Roles to God

From the beginning of recorded time humans have looked outward for a force greater than themselves. In the process of identifying or defining the Gods "out there" somewhere in "yonder heavens" these gods have taken on strangely human characteristics which, in most cases, have, not only been extensions of the illusions of the time but are only unique in their size and quantity. In other words the characteristics assigned to God are just bigger and better versions of the nature of the humans who have created them.

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Living as a Mystic

Living as a mystic for me is a gift and a challenge both. It is a journey of awakening to who I truly am, loving myself and developing my personal relationship to God, Goddess. Moment to moment unfolding the truth from within is part of the process. Sometimes it flows and I feel ecstatic as I surrender to Source. Other times my head throbs, my stomach chu s when my thoughts conflict with the inner voice. "I chose this - living as a mystic? Why?"

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Learning to Take Responsibility

Often when we begin on the path of personal development or spiritual growth, we start to look at the behaviours that we have been practising to this point. We begin to see that our behaviours have caused us issues in our relationships with friends and family, and we gradually learn that we need to alter the way we are around others and with ourselves.

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Do You Believe In Earth Angels?

Do you believe in Angels? More than likely, you do And, you are far from alone. Since the beginning of our time here on earth, people have been “touched” by Angels. There have been uncountable stories and reports and visions of Angels interacting with (saving, rescuing, comforting, guiding) ...

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