Dis-ease is the result of imbalances in mental, emotional, spiritual and physical bodies. Allopathic medicine focuses on physical aspects of illness–germs, viruses, cells growing out of control. Treatment consists of "slash, burn and poison."

When we consider dis-ease the enemy we generate chemical reactions which cause further damage to the body due to the fight or flight reaction. This provides tremendous strength and energy when a car is careening toward us, but the long-term effect compromises our immune system, continuing the breakdown of the physical body. An alternative (adjunct) is harnessing our mental, emotional and spiritual power.

"Suzanne" learned to talk to the tumor in her breast. She discovered it did not know it was harming her. It wanted to be called "Friend." After finding the purpose of the tumor, she expressed her appreciation for its service, but told it to leave. Due to the information the tumor had given her Now, she is excitedly preparing for a job change. The tumor is decreasing.

We harness our inner strength by staying in the Now. Fear and anxiety are about the future. Guilt and shame are about the past. By staying in the Now we can focus on what our body needs Now. Talking to the tumor, the dis-ease or distressed organ can give information to facilitate healing.

The Life Purpose Readings I do reveal that many of us are here to learn detachment. This term, associated with Eastern philosophy, is largely misunderstood, as is its Christian equivalent, "Divine indifference." Detachment doesn’t mean withdrawal from a person or situation, or from life; nor does it mean indifference to the suffering of others. What then does it mean?

Detachment (or non attachment) means involvement without emotional attachment to the outcome. It means having one’s mind anchored in the higher spiritual realms, while dealing with physical plane challenges.

We all become attached to people, places, situations, plans and ideas -- and we suffer when they are taken from us. But the spiritually focused person eventually realizes that nothing ever really belonged to him or her in the first place. In truth, everything in life is "on loan from the Cosmic Lending Library.

Non attachment is a mental skill that takes many lifetimes to perfect. How does one master it? The answer is the same as the punch line to the joke, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? -- Practice, practice, practice!" Cultivating non ownership with the small things, then gradually applying this same mindset to larger issues, helps us understand that we can choose how we relate to situations, and that the fewer things we are attached to, the freer we are to “cruise at higher altitudes.”

Saying the Mayan sacred site of Tikal is powerful and mystical is an understatement. Its sheer vastness and power is hard to comprehend with the human consciousness even after one makes numerous visits. The mystery and unknown is as thick as the air is humid. Spider Monkeys jump from tree to tree over head while groups of raucous squawking parrots fill the air. The very air is alive with life. As one walks through the jungle, we can feel echoes of an ancient cosmic culture alongside the current day buzz of tourist snapping pictures.

Archaeologists and spiritual seekers alike can only hypothesize to what has transpired here. There are many questions that archeology can not answer with fragmented evidence. Some of their conclusions do not add up. Spiritual seekers can feel and translate the energy but have no physical evidence to back up what they feel. So how can we begin to really know about Tikal or any site in the Maya world? How can we know about their daily and their spiritual life. How did they really live? What did they believe in? With so little, yet unimaginably mysterious evidence left for us to study it is no wonder all who travel here are overwhelmed with wonder and curiosity to how and why such a civilization could exist. It is in this wonder that we are deeply catalyzed to search for the truth.

Before we can understand Tikal, we have to look at what has already been suggested about this site. I believe the only path to an answer is to blend modern but not infallible Archeology, with spiritual but not scientifically provable intuition. As you can see we already are beginning this adventure to know Tikal and the Maya world with handicaps. Being a spiritual intuitive who can read ancient sites I tend to lean toward trusting what I feel. I also feel a deep frustration that I can not prove what I see. I know archaeologist that are honest with themselves have the same frustration at having to guess at the truth based on particle evidence and guesses.

What archaeological evidence suggests is possible about life in Tikal. The grand city of Tikal covers over 222 square miles in a thick inhospitable tropical jungle. There are more than 4,000 structures in Tikal, some over 200 feet tall! The oldest date from the Pre-classic period (800 BC), and the most recent from the Post-classic period (900 AD). Science, mathematics, astronomy, agriculture, art and architecture even socio-politics and economics were developed by the Maya. . . . . To read the rest of this article, click here. Back to T of C.

Our Buddhist friends tell us that it is a great blessing to be embodied, as we have a vehicle to work with our karma, experience creation and have fun!

In our workaday worlds, we often get moving so fast that we neglect our oldest and truest friend…our physical body. There is much information out there today about how to take care of our physical health with supplements, bodywork, nutrition, etc. There is also a bounty of information about preventive health measures such as the proper tests to take to prevent cancer, bone density loss and other issues. We have come a long way in caring for our bodies and the new health technology is serving us well.

So how can we get the most out of our wonderful friend, the body? Let’s explore some basic, but sometimes-overlooked points.

· Conscious Eating – Taking the time to enjoy your food will help aid digestion. Prayer or giving thanks before eating is a good way to make mealtime more sacred. Blessing your food is a wonderful tip I learned from one of my energy work teachers. This is an important practice, especially if you eat your meals out in restaurants. You don’t know the state of mind the cook was in when they were preparing your food!

· Grounding & Centering – We are moving so fast as a culture, that we sometimes forget to slow down, breathe and enjoy life! Find the best ways to ground your body and its energies. Some suggestions: gardening, walking, leisurely bathing, playing with the kids, or just a nice nap in the grass.

· Positive Thinking – As many metaphysicians have said over the years, we become what the mind thinks on most. Medical science has shown that a positive attitude makes a big difference in recovery from serious illness. The mystic philosopher Gurdjieff would recommend that his students not say gratuitous, negative comments about the weather or anything else. It is amazing how much time we can spend in negative or unproductive thought patterns. If you catch yourself doing it, just gently note that and move on. Changing habits though sometimes challenging, can be done and you will be rewarded with health in body, mind and spirit.

It is important for those reading this speed-of-light newsletter to recognize the tremendous power you have to join your life force in thought and with intention as you read on the internet. Giving your energy to this medium is the equivalent of meditating together. You are giving your attention to a phenomenon at the same time as a possible multitude of others. Because of this, you have the opportunity to use the very powerful instrument of your intention to create good and to effect healing as your eyes scan the "page" you are reading.

Many have likened the Internet to a vast brain. This is truer than you might imagine, so please take this clue to imagine BIG!

Imagine that every time you click on to a page, you are entering a room with one thousand other like-minded people, and in addition, an infinitude of non- embodied and extra-terrestrial souls eager to add their will to the Great Work you are in the middle of doing. As you give your attention, imagine that you are linking your mind - your awareness - with these thousand others. Feel the magnitude you create together.

This is true of every web site, even those selling porn and spreading hatred. So click with care, and when you enter, know that you are not alone. Be conscious of your effect on the universe with your choices. Live in joy and gratitude.

We thank you for your light, for the effort you put into your days and the trust you give to your dreams. Let them guide you and do not doubt that you are driving the universe.

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Why would any of us create a whole series of difficult relationships? The reason is basically very simple. Either we have forgotten who we are or we are afraid to accept who we are. Who we are is actually our naturally centered self in a state of balance and complete self-acceptance. As long as we resist being the real us, we will not attract harmonious, long lasting, or healthy relationships.

Once we become true to ourselves, we automatically attract the right people even as we move through changes. If someone decides to change or leave a relationship with us, realize that his or her energy is no longer in harmony with us. As relationships change and grow, nothing is really lost. We cannot miss anything from a vibration that we are not truly a part of.

To really love someone, we must accept them for who they are and allow them to be just where they already are. It is important not to put any expectation on how it must be or regret how it was or was not. When we live in the moment and trust ourselves enough to be in each and every moment, we always attract whomever is appropriate for ourselves. The best advice ever given for relationships is to trust, let go, and be who you are. Trust is the glue for any relationship -- the trust we feel for ourselves, as well as the trust we have with others.

The forecast for the USA from July 2002 to July 2003 is on my website. The chart and interpretations for the USA are cast for 4 July 1776, at 5:19:18 pm in Philadelphia, PA based on Dane Rudyar's United States horoscope, and corrected using noticeable events, including 11September. I use zero degree orbs, with exact dates used instead of a spread of days. Please realize that these cycles are evolving with each other, and within some that are not described because of space constraints, so a lot is happening at approximately the same time. Your life is within these cycles so your own personal astrological forecast will reveal just what your situation is within the United States cycles and how they will affect your life.

Overall, looks like ups and downs financially; sudden change 30 March, adjustments 20 July, debt adjustments 30 August, stability 26 August, then back to abrupt changes 21 January 2003 followed by stability 12 May 2003 and more adjustments 14 May. There could be losses during the Saturn cycle on the 10 July, and ending noticeably between 4 February and 11 March of 2003. Your own forecast is most valuable during these times so you can be prepared.

Greetings to all and thanks so much for your prayers - for that is what truly stopped the "beast."

On June 18th, I had a vision. I shared it with a few people. It explained some occurrences to them, that they had asked me about. The vision was of the earth opening up and flying gargoyles and "fallen angels" flying all about and reeking havoc with the earth. There was a grayness all around. Red fire poured forth from the earth and slowly covered large areas. It was almost as if the earth was turned inside out. People did things that seemed crazy. Areas that were normally hot weren't and areas that were normally cold weren't. There was much fear and anger. This was to go on for six months all over the earth.

Well, on June 20th, at 5 pm, I was evacuated from my home on the Mogillon Rim in AZ. At that time, the Rodeo fire was to the east of my home by about 15 miles and the Chediski fire was directly behind my home in Heber and was encroaching rapidly - 6 miles away. The Rodeo fire had started two days before and I had been watching and monitoring it and the Chediski fire started that morning. I knew the outlook was not good with things so dry and so much open forest. Both fires were clearly visible from my home. Since that day, the fire has burned over 475,000 acres and taken many homes/businesses - most just outside and inside my town of Heber/Overgaard, AZ.

After nearly two weeks of stressful ups and downs, with conflicting reports from individuals and little coverage on our town or homes from the media, which tended to revolve around Show Low where the fire never actually entered, we were allowed back. The last thing I did, before being evacuated was to ask the Divine to put a bubble over Heber/Overgaard and Showlow and to protect with angelic help my home and the surrounding area. All must be in Divine order for that is exactly what occurred. In the world's largest stand of Ponderosa Pine -500 foot high walls of fire, burning at over 2000 degrees, tried and tried again, for days on end, to overrun the town and my home. It became the number one priority fire in the country and our quadrant was the top on the list of the four quadrants and received maximum resources - men and equipment from everywhere.

I have since learned, that at one point around my home, all of the firemen and volunteers were called back, due to the danger - so it was literally in the hands of the "Powers That Be." That occurred off and on over several days with the changing winds and dry conditions. There are places that look like a moonscape and places that are just burnt a little and then there are places that are virtually untouched - which is the case of my house. No human lives were lost. Fires are still burning, but most are contained within the larger burn area and will eventually burn out.

A soft gentle little rain accompanied us home yesterday and was followed by a rainbow - sound like a familiar story? The trees cry and scream - much like being on a human burn ward and the earth - soil - is raw and aches. The sky was greyed yesterday and today and the temps have dropped 20 degrees. The animals feel disoriented and lost, but are slowly getting some semblance of order back into their lives. The birds have already started to come to my feeder again. A ghecko swims in my covered water box in the ground, which contains my water valve to the house - it broke during all of the heat and the fluctuating water pressure. The townspeople are one large family now and many groups from other areas have reached out a hand to us. The healing will take a while, but it has already begun and so - many windows open, as the door seems to close, but alas, it is not locked. Tomorrow is a new day - Love and Light from Debbie.

Nard (Nardostachys jatamansi), sometimes known as Spike Nard, is native to northern India and Nepal and has been highly prized in Middle East and Mediterranean regions since antiquity. It is mentioned in the Bible in the song of Solomon. In three gospels we find the story of Mary Magdalene anointing Christ's feet with 'Nard'.

Physically, the oil has an effect on the person as a whole. It is helpful for allergic skin reactions and all kinds of rashes. It balances the skin's physiology and rejuvenates it. Nard is wonderful when dealing with tension and anxiety. It stimulates and supports the immune and the nervous system. Like Frankincense, Nard assists people in letting go of fear and old emotional wounds. It is very good for chakra, energy or auric massage. It helps people nearing death. Nard acts on the brain and helps regenerate mental functions when you lack concentration.

Spiritually, Nard helps realize that our life on earth is not separated from the true purpose of creation. It helps strengthen the alchemy between matter and spirit, symbolized by the cosmic serpent that links the beginning and the end by biting its tail. Nard reveals the secret path to the seeker who tries hard with an open heart. The exceptional quality of its spiritual forces is expressed in this flower which comes directly from its roots.

These past few weeks so many different kinds of animals have crossed my path during my travels. When I see an increase in the appearance of wild animals, it always causes me to reflect on the messages, both personal and global.

Two Turtles ..... I pulled my truck over to watch and get the value out of their situation. They were crossing the road and one was just about to the other side with the other about half way. They were moving slowly and gracefully as though completely focused and on track about their journey together. I thought to myself...How sweet and wonderful, these two mates!

Suddenly, the latter one turned and zipped back the opposite way! I can't remember when I have seen a turtle move so fast. Then it occurred to me that is often how we do in relationships with our mates! We can be on the same page in life, we are walking the path together and then boom, one decides "I can't do this" and runs back to the old life. But the first turtle, looking back for a moment, continued on the journey to the new and better pond.

That is essentially what is happening with humanity right now. Those that are deciding to make choices and decisions that help establish Reverence for Life, are moving on to the new ponds.

It is important to remember, that just like the turtle, "we take ourselves with us" to the new pond. We may find that "old algae" is hanging on to us as we move on, and it helps just to know it is stuff we have brought with us for our personal and spiritual growth. We can gently remind ourselves that inner growth and choices are what make the outer picture of life, both personally and globally. As we ascend into higher octaves of perception, we start to recognize that there are many new ponds, that perhaps were not in our field of awareness at the time. As I was leaving I thought I heard the turtle that turned back say to the other one: "Hey I'm gonna work my "stuff" out over here....Good Luck!"

Question: In the dictionary, what word immediately follows "worry?"
Answer: "worse."

Q. Why is that fact relevant?
A. Because it illustrates that if you give into worry, you only make matters worse.