Ever since I could read the printed word and carefully listened to religious teachers and philosophers expound on how they interpret universal law, creation and alchemy, I have always asked myself whether they know the Sublime firsthand. Humanity has been repeatedly impacted with rules, regulations and tedious suggestions on how to attain enlightenment. Could interpretations actually be a ‘back door’ method? According to ancient and current thinking, Pure Awareness, Christ or Buddhic … [Read more...]
TOP 5 Most Powerful Women 2014
June 1, 2014 by
#1: Angela Merkel, fresh off a sweeping reelection last fall, Chancellor Merkel made headlines when she accused the U.S. National Security Agency of tapping her cell phone. Her accusations, along with revelations that the NSA may have been surveilling her since 2002, led to a White House order that the nation's data privacy protections be extended to non-Americans. Despite this tension, she has continued to be a crucial ally to the U.S. on global issues such as the crisis in Ukraine. The … [Read more...]
Say Thanks on International Day of UN Peacekeepers
May 29, 2014 by
Earlier this year, I visited the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where I met a mother who fled South Sudan with her four children amid the country’s ongoing violence. Sadly, her story is not unique. More than 1 million people in South Sudan have been displaced, and while some have fled to other nations, most of them remain in the country. In the midst of this brutal conflict, United Nations peacekeepers are on the ground, working to protect vulnerable civilians. As this International Day of UN … [Read more...]
Traits of an Empath ~ Blessing or Curse
May 28, 2014 by
TRAITS OF AN EMPATH by Christel Broederlow 30 traits of an Empath 1. Knowing: Empaths just know stuff, without being told. It’s a knowing that goes way beyond intuition or gut feelings, even though that is how many would describe the knowing. The more attuned they are the stronger this gift becomes. 2. Being in public places can be overwhelming: Places like shopping malls, supermarkets or stadiums where there are lots of people around can fill the empath with turbulently vexed … [Read more...]
Sharon Mather – WOMAN of ACTION™
May 25, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman leader, NEW ZEALANDER - BORN BRED IN SOUTH AFRICA WOMAN of ACTION™ Sharon Mather Pacific Co-Founder & VOICES OF WOMEN WORLDWIDE's Representative in Australia & New Zealand Five years ago, she decided to "change her whole life" - closed down her business, put all her precious cargo into storage, and walk away from her safe space - her home and … [Read more...]
Healing Mantras with Lana at Ayurvedic Rituals, JUNE 7
May 22, 2014 by
Join us on Saturday, June 7th for a lovely evening of Healing Mantras with Lana Sugarman! Join us for a lush evening of song and spirit. Lana and her fellow musicians will guide you through call and response chanting (kirtan). Merging sanskrit mantras with melody, creating sweet vibrations in community. Ayurvedic Rituals is a beautiful new space located at 1018 Bathurst Street. They offer a variety of Ayurvedic services including massage, facials, and readings. Lana has been leading … [Read more...]
Derailed or Engaged?, Irene Becker
May 22, 2014 by
5 ways to optimize your potential…AND a self-test to determine if your potential is engaged or derailed. (Including 10 Bonus Links) 1. Reach. Use tools, strategies that help you redirect focus, and focus faster in the face of change, challenges and opportunities. Focus is the mother of success and creativity is its kissing cousin. Like money or nuclear power focus can be used to optimize or derail potential. Simple tools, geared to your personality, your learning style, your career or … [Read more...]
