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Thursday, 2 August 2007
insprations
Mood:
bright
Topic: Musings
I Love You | | I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are [children] of one religion, and it is the spirit. | Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) Lebanese-American artist, poet, writer |
Posted by angel-healing
at 10:39 AM BST
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
$250 biscuit recipe
Mood:
cheeky
Topic: Positive News!!
> Biscuit Recipe > > Please forward when you finish reading! > > A little background: Neiman-Marcus, if you don't know already, is a VERY expensive shop; i.e. they sell a typical $8.00 t-shirt for $50.00. > > > THIS IS A TRUE STORY > > My daughter and I had just finished lunch at a Neiman-Marcus Cafe in Dallas. Because both of us are such biscuit lovers, we decided to try > the "Neiman-Marcus cookie". It was so excellent that I asked if they would give me the recipe. The waitress said with a small frown, "I'm > afraid not, but you can BUY the recipe." I asked how much, and she responded; "Only two fifty - it's a great deal!" > > I agreed to that, and told her to add it to my bill.Thirty days later, I got my VISA statement, and the Neiman-Marcus charge was $285.00. I > looked at it again, and I remembered I had only spent $9.95 for two sandwiches and about $20.00 for a scarf. At the bottom of the > statement, it said, "Cookie Recipe-$250.00". That was outrageous! > > > I called Neiman's Accounting Department and told them the waitress had said it was "two fifty", which clearly does not mean "two hundred and > fifty dollars" by any reasonable interpretation of the phrase. > > Neiman-Marcus refused to budge. They would not refund my money because, according to them; "What the waitress told you is not our > problem.You have already seen the recipe. We absolutely will not refund your money." > > I explained to the Accounting Department lady the criminal statutes which govern fraud in the state of Texas. I threatened > to report them to the Better Business Bureau and the Texas Attorney General's office. > > I was basically told: Do what you want. Don't bother thinking of how you can get even, and don't bother trying to get any of > your money back" > > I said, OK, you've got my $250, and now I'm going to have $250 worth of fun." I told her that I was going to see to it that > every cookie lover in the world with an e-mail account gets a $250 cookie recipe from Neiman-Marcus... for free. She replied, > "I wish you wouldn't do that." I said, "Well, perhaps you should have thought of that before you RIPPED ME OFF!" and > slammed down the phone. > > So here it is! > > Please pass it on to everyone you can possibly think of. I paid $250 for this, and I don't want Neiman-Marcus to EVER make > another penny from this recipe! > > NEIMAN-MARCUS COOKIES (Recipe may be halved) > > 2 (500 ml) cups butter > > 24 oz. (680 g) chocolate chips > > 4 (1000 ml) cups flour > > 2 (500 ml) cups brown sugar > > 2 tsp. (10 ml) (Bicarb) soda > > 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt > > 2 (500 ml) cups sugar > > 18 oz. (500 g) Hershey Bar (grated). (Cadbury chocolate for England) > > 5 (1250 ml) cups blended oatmeal > > 4 eggs > > 2 tsp. (10 ml) baking powder > > 2 tsp. (10 ml) vanilla > > 3 cups (375 ml) chopped nuts ( optional ) > > Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder. > > Cream the butter and both sugars. > > Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and Bicarb (soda). > > Add chocolate chips, Hershey Bar, and nuts. > > Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. > > Bake for 10 minutes at (180 °C ) 375 degrees. > > The above quantities make ± 112 cookies. > > Enjoy! > > PLEASE KEEP THE RECIPE AND SEND IT TO EVERY PERSON YOU KNOW WHO HAS AN E-MAIL ADDRESS!
Posted by angel-healing
at 6:57 PM BST
Updated: Wednesday, 1 August 2007 6:59 PM BST
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
Trust in Nature
Mood:
bright
Topic: Musings
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further. So to help the butterfly, he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of it's life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly. What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were Nature's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If we were to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. We could never fly!
Posted by angel-healing
at 9:11 AM BST
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
Daily Affirmations
Mood:
a-ok
Topic: Positive News!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Today I open my heart, mind and soul to the revealing presence of God. I trust that God assists me in seeing the world and others with purified senses.Thursday, July 26, 2007 Today I choose to tune into God. I know that I have within me the power to fill my world with divine melodies. Friday, July 27, 2007 Today I look at my own life to discover the diamonds before me. I see beyond the illusion that the grass is greener somewhere else. Instead I look at my life to see the bounty of God. Saturday, July 28, 2007 Today I aim at putting into practice what I already know will serve my life. I celebrate my oneness with God. Sunday, July 29, 2007 Today I choose to love myself. I engage in activities that honor the spark of divinity that I am. Monday, July 30, 2007 In the love of God I realize my life is blessed. I give thanks for this, and so it is. Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Today I adjust my attitude to be in accord with circumstances beyond my control. I claim my freedom and do not let situations in my life overwhelm me.
Posted by angel-healing
at 8:23 PM BST
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
Being Alone
Mood:
happy
Topic: Musings
Being Alone A Relationship With SelfThe most important relationship we have in our lives is with our selves. And even though we are the only ones who are present at every moment of our lives—from birth onward—this relationship can be the most difficult one to cultivate. This may be because society places such emphasis on the importance of being in a romantic partnership, even teaching us to set aside our own needs for the needs of another. Until we know ourselves, however, we cannot possibly choose the right relationship to support our mutual growth toward our highest potential. By allowing ourselves to be comfortable with being alone, we can become the people with whom we want to have a relationship.
Perhaps at no other time in history has it been possible for people to survive, and even thrive, while living alone. We can now support ourselves financially, socially, and emotionally without needing a spouse for survival in any of these realms. With this freedom, we can pursue our own interests and create fulfilling partnerships with friends, business partners, creative cohorts, and neighbors. Once we’ve satisfied our needs and created our support system, a mate then becomes someone with whom we can share the bounty of all we’ve created and the beauty we’ve discovered within ourselves.
As we move away from tradition and fall into more natural cycles of being in the world today, we may find that there are times where being alone nourishes us and other periods in which a partnership is best for our growth. We may need to learn to create spaces to be alone within relationships. When we can shift our expectations of our relationships with ourselves and others to opportunities for discovery, we open ourselves to forge new paths and encounter uncharted territory. Being willing to know and love ourselves, and to find what truly makes us feel deeply and strongly, gives us the advantage of being able to attract and choose the right people with whom to share ourselves, whether those relationships fall into recognizable roles or not. Choosing to enjoy being alone allows us to fully explore our most important relationship—the one with our true selves.
Posted by angel-healing
at 8:19 AM BST
Sunday, 22 July 2007
The Whale
Mood:
a-ok
Topic: Positive News!!
The Whale If you read the front page story of the SF Chronicle, you would have read about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and lines. She was weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, her tail, her torso, a line tugging in her mouth. A fisherman spotted her just east of the Farralon Islands (outside the Golden Gate ) and radioed an environmental group for help. Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that she was so bad off, t he only way to save her was to dive in and untangle her . a very dangerous proposition. One slap of the tail could kill a rescuer. They worked for hours with curved knives and eventually freed her. When she was free, the divers say she swam in what seemed like joyous circles. She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, and nudged them, pushed gently around --- she thanked them. Some said it was the most incredibly beautiful experience of their lives. The guy who cut the rope out of her mouth says her eye was following him the whole time, and he will never be the same. May you, and all those you love, be so blessed and fortunate ..to be surrounded by people who will help you get untangled from the things that are binding you. And, may you always know the joy of giving and receiving gratitude. I pass this on to you in the same spirit.
Posted by angel-healing
at 7:44 AM BST
Friday, 20 July 2007
experiments with DNA
Mood:
incredulous
Topic: Positive News!!
This article is a bit technical but I`m sure you will get the message! There are incredible things happening all around us of which we are often quite unaware and I think it is very useful to have some investigations brought to our notice. The conclusions arrived at in the experiments described below will be recognised as similar to those that some of us have read in the works of Masaru Emoto and his experiments with water and have been recorded in his many fascinating books with wonderrful photographic evidence on the subject. What we do with our thoughts really can make a difference! "The Feel of The Field"
Electric DNA and Our Living Universe
Experiment #1 by Dr. Vladimir Poponin
A container was emptied of air, so the only thing left was electromagnetic field. Poponin measured the energy distribution inside the container and found it was completely random. Then some DNA was placed inside the container and the field distribution was remeasured. This time the energy was organized in an ORDERED way aligned with the DNA. In other words the 'physical' DNA is connected to the 'non-physical' energy field.
After that, the DNA was removed from the container, and the order was measured again. The field REMAINED ORDERED, with the arrangement created by the DNA. Experiment #2 by the US Military
Leukocytes (white blood cells) were collected for DNA from donors and placed into chambers so they could measure electrical changes. In this experiment, the donor was placed in one room and subjected video clips, which generated different emotions in the donor. The DNA was in a different room in the same building. Both the donor and the subject's DNA were monitored. As the donor exhibited emotional peaks or valleys (measured by electrical responses), the DNA exhibited the IDENTICAL RESPONSES.
The military wanted to see how far away they could separate the donor from his DNA and still get this effect. They stopped testing after they separated the DNA and the donor by 50 miles and STILL had the SAME result. The DNA and the donor had the same identical responses.
It means that life everywhere communicates through the electromagnetic cosmic field.
Experiment #3 by the Institute of Heart Math
Some human placental DNA (the most pristine form of DNA) was placed in a container from which they could measure changes. Twenty-eight vials of DNA were given (one each) to 28 trained researchers. Each researcher had been trained how to generate and FEEL feelings, and they each had strong emotions.
What was discovered was that the DNA CHANGED ITS SHAPE with the feelings of the researchers:
A. When the researchers FELT gratitude, love and appreciation, the DNA responded by RELAXING and the strands unwound. The DNA became longer.
B. When the researchers FELT anger, fear, frustration, or stress, the DNA responded by TIGHTENING UP. It became shorter and SWITCHED OFF many of our DNA codes.
The shut down of the DNA codes was reversed and the codes were switched back on again when feelings of love, joy, gratitude and appreciation were felt by the researchers.
Individuals trained in deep love were able to change the shape of their DNA. This recognizes energy or field as the connector of all creation, a TIGHTLY WOVEN WEB that connects all seeming materiality. We're able to participate in the web of creation through our VIBRATION.
THIS is how we can create our reality - by choosing it with our feelings.
Get yourself into feelings of joy, love, peace, healing, patience, respect, appreciation, wonder and gratitude -- and focus on bringing that to our whole re-connecting world!
Posted by angel-healing
at 7:28 AM BST
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
July Newsletter
Mood:
bright
Topic: archive newsletters
July 2007 Free e-newsletter From Rachael Hertogs Hey there, so what’s going on with this weather? I hope it improves for Ashton Court Festival (I’ll be running a stall in the Enchanted Garden with my fellow Community Clinic therapists). I’ve had 2 wet camping weekends since I last wrote and I’m getting a bit fed up of drying wet tents!! But my garden is blooming, nasturtiums spreading everywhere…my sweet peas smell glorious and salads are ready to eat every day. It’s amazing! So what’s happening this month? Have you heard about the Bristol Beach? There is going to be a beach on the harbour side- near the Severn Shed…Your Community Clinic therapists will be there every Sunday giving treatments, but there will also be loads to do for kids and adults...all activities will be in the Evening post and on GWR so keep an eye out- I hear there will even be daily yoga sessions! Of course Ashton Court has had a few problems getting its licence- but they did it and this year will be different- new part of the estate and some new areas- the Enchanted Garden sounds great, massive tipi’s acoustic music, a healing area- do check it out. This month I begin teaching Reiki at ARA (addiction recovery agency) and I’m teaching a Reiki III course at the lovely Matara Centre (see www.matara.co.uk- do visit their grounds…well worth a look!) next moth is Unicorn Camp http://www.unicorncamps.com/ and Riven Stone http://www.seventhwavemusic.co.uk/rivenstone2007.html – I’m working at both, and then ending the summer at a small camp on our land in Dorset. Anyway…on with the newsletter… Seven Ways to Cope With Burnout If you reach a point where you feel you can't take it anymore, you've arrived-at a point of overwhelm that pop psychology refers to as "burnout." It is a point of emotional exhaustion, mental confusion, and even physical fatigue. The word itself originated from a description of a busted light bulb. However, while you can't do anything about a light bulb that won't work anymore, there is plenty that you can do with psychological overwhelm. You might even say that unlike a light bulb, a human being is a self-renewing system. Here are seven simple remedies to renew your mind, body, and soul. 1. Step out into nature. Go to the mountains, the forest, or the ocean. …even a park will do!! I'm not sure how this works, but when you spend a sufficient amount of time in nature, you feel rejuvenated and your mind comes up with fresh ideas on how to cope with your pressing situation. your income. 2. Energize. Go to a health-food store and get an energy supplement. Vitamins, minerals, and herbs can help your metabolism recuperate from the stress. Most health-food stores have someone to assist you, as well as reference books and videos on what to take for your particular condition. 3. Introspect. In a notebook, write down everything that bothers you until you can come up with a way that you can change the situation. Start with a question. "What can I do about...?" Then keep writing until you come up with an answer. I once did this for two hours and came up with a new model on how I could radically improve every aspect of my life. 4. Try music. Listen to beautiful, serene, uplifting music. Don't do anything else as you listen to the music-or you'll simply find a way to tune it out. Listen to every note, every word sung, and every interval of silence in the music. It's amazing how this will transform you. Music has been said to tame a wild beast. It will do the same for the wild beast of your major upset. 5. Relax deeply. Massages, hot baths, and stretching exercises can all be used to unknot your muscles. It's impossible to be unhappy when your body is completely relaxed. The rise of stress hormones in your body, create a fight-or-flight response in your nervous system. Systematic physical relaxation reverses this condition. 6. Reframe. If you feel stressed because you are doing a task that you dislike, use your imagination to make it more enjoyable. For example, if you're raking leaves, and you just hate gardening, then imagine that you're raking in money, and that each leaf represents a fifty pound note! This will actually spark creative ideas in your mind on how you can improve 7. Talk to an expert. Visit someone who can help you or read a book or hear an audio program by a stress reduction expert. As you open your mind to new information, you shift your stuck thinking and find new ways of dealing with the troubling situation. Using any of these simple remedies or a combination for burnout will help you get your perspective back. Oh, one more tip…. Healthy housework Would you believe it: housework is good for you! It’s thought that a daily session of vigorous housework may be almost as beneficial as a session in the gym. What’s more, a study, partly funded by Cancer Research UK, found that women who did regular housework had a significantly lower risk of developing breast cancer. I'll finish with an affirmation- much love and many blessings Rachael xxx *New products!* Inspirational PostcardsPacks of 5, with envelopes, 1 of each design, £1.50 or 5 packs for £7. - To Awaken
- Children Learn
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- Keep your self in the Light
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See http://www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk/gifts.shtml *Events and Networking* Rachael’s Reiki Shares July and Aug 07Akousis, Fairlawn Rd, Montpelier Friday July 13th 7-9pm The Lam Rim Centre, Victoria Place, Southville Tuesdays 17th July and 21st Aug 1-2.30 there is a sliding scale charge cover room hire- £5 - £10. A Reiki Share is a space for reiki students, practitioners and those with a genuine interest in learning Reiki to come together, Meditate and receive a treatment, but also for peer support and discussion. The Reiki Share is a great opportunity for The beginner or advanced Reiki practitioner to learn from and share with other Reiki Practitioners. The energy of the Reiki Share is very special. People have all kinds of experiences that Help them connect more fully with their spiritual side. Facilitated by Rachael Hertogs- Reiki Master/Teacher For further information or to confirm attendance contact Rachael on 9537765 email info@rachaelhertogs.co.uk www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk For future dates and lots of other reiki information- see http://reikishare.proboards38.com
Your Community Clinic- come and see us at Ashton Court Festival! http://www.ashtoncourtfestival.com/ in the Enchanted Garden And of course we are still at Scrapstore every other Saturday (next date 21st July) We hope to see you very soon, remember to pre-book to guarantee a treatment 0117 9537765 ~although you're welcome to drop by and see if we can fit you in! Your Community Clinic- offers a gateway to complementary therapies for a minimum donation of £10 for 30 mins- although 1 hour sessions can be booked. Therapies: Aromatherapy, Back, Shoulder & Head Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy*, Crystal Healing, Ear Acupuncture, Facial Massages, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki & Shiatsu, Thai Massage* (* only on Saturdays) Find us every other Saturday at Bristol Children’s Scrapstore and every 2nd Wednesday at Broadmead Baptist Church, plus ongoing sessions at the Better Food Co Café - Mondays and Thursdays 3-7pm Pre-book to guarantee a treatment 0117 9537765 ~although you're welcome to drop by and see if we can fit you in! FFI contact Rachael on 0117 9537765 or email- info@rachaelhertogs.co.uk Call or text 07876643683/ 07855107772 on day. Clinic dates, promotions etc on www.yourcommunityclinic.com Websites don't have to be expensive. They can cost as little as £50 to set up a simple one and are a great way to let people know about you and what you do. You can use them to promote your business or to share family photos with friends overseas. Contact Lisa Cole - moomum@lactivist.co.uk for more details. Moon Times Organic Handmade Washable Sanitary Towels www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk And to finish- I Have Seen All Sects I have seen all sects and all paths. I do not care for them anymore. People belonging to these sects quarrel so much!
After trying all religions, I have realized that God is the Whole and I AM His part; that He is the Lord and I AM his servant; again I realize, He is I; I AM He. . . Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886) Indian Hindu religious leader
Posted by angel-healing
at 10:58 AM BST
Updated: Tuesday, 10 July 2007 11:07 AM BST
Sunday, 8 July 2007
Daily Affirmations
Sunday, July 8, 2007 Today I let myself see clearly. Where I felt confusion, I now feel peace. Monday, July 9, 2007 Today I choose the path of inner peace. I realize that I am in partnership with God and therefore take the high road. Tuesday, July 10, 2007 Today I remember that I am living in grace. I let go and let God, trusting that God is the infinite intelligence within me that knows what to do in each situation. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Today I remember that the healing power of God is greater than any tragedy. Thursday, July 12, 2007 Today I bathe in the radiance of faith. I trust in God. I trust in life. Friday, July 13, 2007 Today I give thanks for the clarity of mind that comes from sitting in the stillness attuning to God. Sitting in the stillness I let peace filter through all of my concerns. Saturday, July 14, 2007 Today I weed out any fear, doubt and worry that prevents my dreams from coming to fruition. I do my part and let God do the rest
Posted by angel-healing
at 9:40 AM BST
Friday, 6 July 2007
Earth Healing Meditation
Mood:
bright
Topic: Positive News!!
those of you who read the "Sacred Hoop" will have seen it in the last issue - there is a huge Earth Healing meditation taking place on July 17 (for all information please see www.firethegrid.com ). I was i touched by the story behind it, and now I'm trying to inform as many people as possible about this special event which will take only 1 hour of your time for - hopefully - a result that can really change life for the better for all of us, our beloved ones, our four-legged family members, our land with its tame gardens and wild woodlands... Yes, the website has lots of text to read through, but it's worth it.
remember a world where the crash of ocean waves carries the voice of our Mother, the soft light of the moon is Her gift to us, and every living being is my relative. I remember a world in which the call of an owl, the flight of a heron and the sound of the wind through the trees have meanings too deep to tell. I remember a world where dreams run deep, life runs slow, and eternity unfurls itself on a spiral. I remember...
Posted by angel-healing
at 12:27 PM BST
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