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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Taking Care Of My Resources


Prosperity consciousness goes hand in hand with the skill of
stewardship: taking good care of your resources. Several attitudes
of mind can assist you in taking care of your resources. For
example, in the book, Prosperity—7 Secrets, author Robert G.
Allen lists seven skills that help engender an attitude of prosperity
relating specifically to money:


• Value it.
• Manage it.
• Save it.
• Invest it.
• Make it.
• Shield it.
• Share it.


These are the seven skills, Allen says, that wealthy people are
good at and that you need to do well in order to develop your
experience of prosperity.


Take a moment to review your own relationship to these
seven powerful ideas.

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Free Education

Greetings blog readers,

If you would like a free easy education on Essential Oils, please consider signing up as a follower on my WorldEssentials blog where I have queued several weeks of daily tidbits about essential oils.

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These posts will cover common terms in Aromatherapy, stratagies for using Essential Oils, methods of extraction as well as some of the references to aromatic oils ad plants in the Bible.

I would love to have you on my WorldEssential blog list and look forward to answering your questions about Aromatherapy and spirituality!

The site has a convenient "Contact Me" mail form and a "Comments" box and much more.

If you know someone interested in learning about Essential Oils, please let them know about the blog.

Love,

Edward
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Friday, October 30, 2009

A Consciousness Of Prosperity


Generally speaking, most people think that if they could just
get a hold of more money, their troubles would be over. However,
statistics show that’s not true. A closer look at the selfdestructive
lives of lottery winners will tell you that dumping a
load of money on someone who doesn’t have the consciousness
to use it with wisdom can be a risky thing.

To create or build a consciousness of prosperity, begin by
seeking to understand your value. Self-value is the starting point
for building a prosperous life.You must first understand that you
are worthy of the good life you dream of before you attempt to
go after it.

Spend time in quiet contemplation with Spirit. Say:

“Show me my worth. Let me see myself as you see me, God.
Reveal my talents and unique gifts.” And then be mindful of
what new ideas begin to form in your mind.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009

I Am An Outlet For God


Most of us have been taught to believe in a distant deity who
rewards the good and punishes the bad. But that brand of God
was invented by fearful, primitive minds. As our understanding
of the universe grows, we become aware that all of life was created
by one infinite mind. This is the mind of God. It is the
Creator of all life and the sustainer of Its own creation.

God created you specifically as an outlet for Its own expression.
You are here to glorify and manifest your good. As you
become more fulfilled in life, more prosperous and loving, God
becomes more expressed through you.

Give up your old beliefs of suffering and lack. God is not
pleased by your suffering. God has no special favor for the poor.
Only the rich can help the poor, and only the loving can help
the unloved. Make it your goal to fully express God and live a
prosperous life.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Enjoying Life


The will of God is always toward greater expression of joy, ease,
prosperity, and love.Anything that brings good to your life, and
yet takes nothing away from someone else’s, is the will of God.
This makes perfect sense when you stop to think about it.What
else could God’s will be? An infinite giver has an eternal supply
to give away.Why would it want you to live in lack?

You have an important role to play in this give-and-take
relationship. Even though God is perfectly willing to prosper
you in every way, only as much as you believe in can be yours.
Your belief system is the funnel through which an infinite good
must flow through in order to get to you.That is why expanding
your faith must become your highest priority.

Don’t wait until you’re desperately in need before you start
to work on expanding your belief system. Start now. Read books
that inspire you. Take classes that elevate your thinking. Make
friends with prosperous people. Surround yourself with positive
thought and inspiring people. Enlarge your circle of influence,
and expand your mind to include great dreams. All of this will
ultimately contribute to your increased good.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Road To Prosperity


The road to prosperity is paved with our dreams. Dreams come
to us from God. God matches the dream we have with the talent
It gave us. Prosperity follows passion.You can’t have a prosperous
life by pursuing someone else’s ideas.You have to follow
your own passion and dreams.

Most people ignore their best ideas and abort them immediately
when they come to mind.They say things to themselves
such as “I could never do that. I don’t have the time or talent.”
They use this negative strategy as a way to keep from being too
disappointed with life. But it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy
that creates a mundane existence.

Thoreau said that most men lead lives of quiet desperation.
I think he was right. Many people aren’t pursuing their dreams.
They’re just trying to make it through one boring day after
another. And that is not the life God has in mind for us to live.

What dreams do you have for your future? What is the best
idea you have for making money? What do you really want to
do with your life? Answer these questions, and you will find the
road to prosperous living.
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Monday, October 26, 2009

Keep Moving


There are only two things you have complete control over:
your mind and the thoughts you allow it to entertain.Therefore,
your only responsibility is to make sure that your thoughts support
what you really want from life.

Do what is yours to do, and leave the rest up to Spirit. Keep
your mind centered on the highest vision you have for your life.
Take one step toward that vision each day. And then trust God’s
perfect Law of Attraction to do the rest.

You can’t make anything happen. And you certainly can’t
make it happen at your convenience.What you can do is make
sure your mind is clear and your heart is faithful. Practice trust—
and keep practicing until you have as much faith in God’s power
as you do in electricity. Every time you flip on a light switch,
you have complete faith that the light will come on. Keep practicing
your faith until you are absolutely sure your prayers are
being answered.

God will not let you down!

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Stress-Free Living


(With my brother Garry - two R's)

Have you evaluated the effect that stress has on your abundance awareness? The faster the pace of life, the higher the stress level can be. Some people thrive on fast-paced living, and that’s fine. But if you race to the end of your day and get home with a sense of incompletion or nervousness, it might be time to look at ways to reduce pressure in your life.


I have noticed that I create a lot of my own stress by allowing my environment to dictate the pace and urgency I experience. This stress reduces my appreciation of the abundance and
beauty around me. I have found that a regular assessment of all the tasks I “have to do” in a day helps me decide whether or not each of them is as urgent as I have allowed myself to believe.


This simple act of slowing down has had the effect of creating more ease within me, and from that ease, I have the opportunity to appreciate life around me.




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Eddie Watkins Jr.





At the Center in Santa Rosa today. So hot!

Photo taken on iPhone and stylized with iPhone Photoshop app.

Tell your friends to come it's rocking here.
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Friday, October 23, 2009

Take the stairs

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Flu Prevention -- A Homeopathic Approach

SonoMa Ashram

The Ashram’s wellness offerings continue …

Flu Prevention -- A Homeopathic Approach

with Alexis White Fryer

Sunday, Nov 8, 6:30 PM

By donation

We are pleased to be holding this informative talk at the Ashram about the myth and prevention of the flu. Alexis White Fryer, a classic homeopath highly recommended by Babaji, will speak about a homeopathic approach to understanding, preventing and treating the flu.

Alexis will address our questions about the flu and help us feel confident about a plan for our family's good health at home and while traveling. This talk will prepare us to navigate the flu season as well as address our concerns about the swine flu.

Alexis is a graduate of the Berkeley Institute of Homeopathy with a family practice in San Anselmo.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

How To Make Your Own Foaming Body Wash

Making your own foaming body wash is fun and easy, and here I show you how to go about it.  Since making this video I have been using less and less soap in the mixture, looking for the perfect balance.



Each person responds differently to essential oils.  You may require far less essential oil in your foaming body wash than someone else does.  I respond very well to lemon eucalyptus but many of my friends find it very drying. Some of my friends prefer the subtle fragrance of a few drops of Lavender and other's can't detect the fragrance unless I double the drops.  So please do experiment.  "Less is more" is a good approach.  Start with a little and find your fragrance point.

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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Sunday Morning Starts

The preople are arriving
The choir is ready
Yay!


-- Posted from my iPhone
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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Interfaith Prayer Service - Sat, Oct 24 at 7 pm

Dear Rev. Viljoen,

I am writing to invite you and your faith community to join us in an Interfaith Prayer Service. We organize this as people of faith in response to the 350 Campaign and October 24th International Day of Climate Action. You can read about them at the webpages at -  http://www.350.org/people/faith and http://www.350.org/node/9054. We welcome your participation in the prayer service, and please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.

Grace Schulman
EarthKeeping Ministry, Christ Church United Methodist
Email: GCSchulman@yahoo.com


You are cordially invited to
An Interfaith Prayer Service
In response to the October 24th International Day of Climate Action
Presented by the EarthKeeping Ministry of Christ Church United Methodist
Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:00 pm
At Christ Church United Methodist
1717 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA – just south of Hoen Ave


On the evening of October 24th, we will come together as people of faith in an Interfaith Prayer Service, joining hundreds of  thousands of people in over 155 countries around the world on this International Day of Climate Action. We invite people of different religions and traditions to express, in their unique ways, prayers for health and happiness of all living beings on this Earth. We come together giving thanks for the 350 Campaign (www.350.org) to call on the world’s leaders to commit to decreasing carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere as they prepare for the final global climate meeting in Copenhagen in December.

350 represents more than just a scientific benchmark for a safe climate – there are also deeply moral and spiritual reasons for getting the world back below 350 ppm CO2. Social justice, creation care, stewardship, earth community, beloved community – there are many ways we can name and express our moral and spiritual perspectives on this issue.  We invite people of all faiths and all traditions to join hands with us in prayer, meditation, action, and celebration for 350.

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Why Homosexuality Should Be Banned

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Breakfasting

On the morning after the electricity went down.




But my trusty iPhone still had a charge!

How much time do you spend on your phone? Facebook? Twitter?

How long do you sit in front of a screen.

What do you do for balance and vitality?


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Thursday, October 15, 2009

City Scapes

Seattle








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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Ministers Ongoing Education Conference

Seattle WA





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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Silent

Waiting for the bus to take us to see the sunset



-- Posted from my iPhone
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Friday, October 9, 2009

Panorama

Fabulous little iPhone app stiches photos together for a panoramic view.



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Questions

From the seminar. Questions we are facing:

Name something that people have been telling you about yourself your whole life.

What is the most important thing missing from your life right now.

What recurring symptom do you have in your body and what is it telling you.











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Seminar begins

The ancient Native American Yavapai people lived all over the Sedona area, painting petroglyphs and establishing cliff dwellings, indicating to future archeologists and visitors that their creative force, the energy of their "great Mother" was powerful and palpable.

With these words from Sedona.net, Rev. Michaels began his seminar about the palpable feeling nature of Spirit




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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Santa rosans

They have started arriving.


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Hotel Amare




The second flight from sfo was delayed 2.5 hours. We're sitting in the beautifully lighted lobby waiting for our travel weary friends to arrive.

The patio looks out onto a reddish mountain and as the sun sets the colors change and it become clearer and clearer why people say there is magic here.


-- Posted from my iPhone
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In the clouds





We're on our way to Phoenix Az to experience the natural energy of the area that attracts travrllers from all over the world. Rev. Chris Michaels is presenting a workshop on "How to create your own vortex!"

As I peer out of the window from this Southwest jet I am thinking about energy, air and water swirling around a center point. I recently discovered some interesting physical facts about votices. (In Sedona they are vortexes.)

I will be discussing these at the seminar and will be sure to post the notes right here.


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At the airport




On the way to Phoenix we stopped at Peet's Coffee in the terminal and picked up the newspaper to discover that the mystery of King Tuts murder has been solved!!!!!! The things we'll do to sell a book.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Guidance

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Thinking about abundance during study or meditation is a
valuable practice, and the practice becomes truly powerful when
you think about abundant ideas during the ordinary activities of
your day. What are you thinking about when you are brushing
your teeth? What are you thinking about when you are washing
the dishes? What do you think about when you are driving?
What do you think about when you are eating? Each of these
activities is an opportunity to redirect your thought to something
that will nurture your appreciation of the abundance
around you.

For example, take one single idea such as “The Universe is
infinite,” and use it as a guide through one complete day of
activities.You could use a question such as “How is what I am
doing right now an example of the idea that the Universe is infinite?”
and think about possible answers.The trick is to remember
to do so regularly.

I have experimented with a timer set at random times to
remind me of the idea I am working with for the day.When the
timer goes off, I pause in my activities to consider what I am
thinking.Whatever I am doing, I try to come back for a moment
to the question:“How is what I am doing right now an example
of the idea that the Universe is infinite?”

From The Prosperous Life Journal, Chris Michaels and Edward Viljoen

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Andrew


Andrew roams the neighborhood freely. He comes and goes as he pleases. He has learned how to open the cat door from the inside when it is set on the "do not let the cats out" mode. Champagne is mistyfied still.


Andrew leaves for hours on end and comes back grubby and dusty and murky and hungry. There isn't a place where he can't go. Except William's house. William is allergic to Andrew like Champagne is allergic to mould. So no cats allowed.


I insist that Andrew never goes into William's house. He insists that something is going on. Now there is this photo take by William in his own bathroom making it very, very difficult to support Andrew's innocence.


Notice how beautifully his eyes match the tile.


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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Champagne

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Here she is, Champagne, perched in her favorite spot.  It has become her favorite spot since she has been incarcerated.  She stares outside longing for one of those supervised visits that come too infrequently.  From time to time she has a spat of retaliatory house destroying.  It typically involves eviscerating a roll of toilet paper yet more recent vindictiveness has aimed at the successful destruction of the lace curtains in the dining room.  From the inside, my dining room looks like a set from Addams Family.

Champagne is incarcerated because she has been determined to be allergic to:  mould, mice, two kinds of mites, salmon, certain trees, honey bees, grains, cereal, wheat, flies, rabbit, and…oh the list goes on.
She got outside yesterday in a masterminded escape plan and ran like the devil was after her.  She ran and ran.  As if she knew where to go exactly… run run and go to find that food she loves somewhere in someone’s house somewhere, somewhere, run, they’re after you, those hateful jailer with their baby talk and foul food. 

She came back full.  Full bellied and fully reactive to whatever she munched on.  Was it worth it Champagne?  Is the limited ingredient food that awful? Now we sit face to face and question why it is that she is made this way.  In between serious moments we have warm facial compresses (she, not me) and herbal anti-allergy goo, and tasty snacks from a loudly shaken bag (trains her to come should another escape occur).
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