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Autumn altars
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews August/Sept 2009
Fall is the time we open our hearts and give thanks for the bounty of the summer harvest. Honoring the earth and the flow of life helps give voice
to the next cycle of creativity and growth. Autumn brings us to the threshold of a time that represents introspection and rest. Ritual and ceremony
helps us tune into the earth's wisdom and rhythms to prepare for the changing season.
A fun and interactive project is to set goals for the fall using an altar for connection and healing. Altars act as portals and are tools for forming an
alliance with the spirits of nature and/or the spirits in heaven to assist you with manifesting your heart's desire.
On the altar, you may place offerings of gratitude such as lavender, rosemary, ornamental corn, gourds or symbols that represent the harvest.
Celebrate the season with loved ones and a hearty meal, affirming continued abundance for all.
You also can place items on the altar that reflect what you wish to release. Using natural material such as hemp, braid your wishes into the cord
using your power of visualization, imprinting the braid with intention. Place it on the altar and ask the spirits of nature to imbue it with their magic
for manifestation.
Keep the altar in a sacred place where you can take a few moments a day to bless it with love and surrender it to the greater good. Remember to
focus only on what you want, as the mind projects what you give energy to.
Daily ritual and ceremonial worship deepen the sacredness in living. Altars are gateways to what lies within; they connect us to this inner
wisdom and serve as a testament to the love that unites us.
Call of the angels
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews June/July 2009
Angels have many classifications and can take on many forms. They may show up as a feather on your path, a bird in the sky or a hand that
reaches out to support your fall. There is a hierarchy of angels who have never taken physical form, while others have lived on Earth.
The angels of the rainbow of the light are a nation of healing angels and a paradigm for family. Their numbers are vast, as they embody diverse
experiences. They come together in unity to offer their services to anyone who desires integration, healing, companionship and guidance.
We can ask the angels anything, as they are our constant companions, even though we may not be aware of their presence. We are one life, and
whatever dimension we live in, we are always serving and sharing our gifts and talents with one another. There are many reason angels choose
and elect to guide us to fulfill the creations of our hearts. All relationships are based upon the law of attraction and the level of development we
have attained.
We can choose to work with particular groups of angels to expand our growth and knowledge of the universe. Invoking these trustworthy beings
fills our hearts with the love that is inherent within all beings. These rainbow angels possess special talents and attributes that they wish to
impart on the physical world.
Communication is simple; all we need is the thought of them, and they will be at our side. Telepathy, trust and unity of spirit are all positive
aspects of working with the healing universe. The rainbow angels induce a feeling of safety and faith in the love we are made of and the love that
unites us.
Creating peace
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews April/May 2009
To create peace on Earth we must give and live from the heart. We are one mind, one heart and one life. There is one God, many religions and
one truth. Peace comes from accepting all things, as they are.
We are born free to choose our paths, as we, individually, are the only authorities in our lives. For thousands of years, masters have taught that
the way to enlightenment is through self-discipline. The most important tool we possess is our mind. How we perceive thoughts and are affected
by them is tantamount to what we create. Our collective thoughts project this world into existence so that it appears real.
An awakening is occurring on the planet right now of which we are each a part. It is the end of old consciousness and archaic ways of thinking,
feeling and conditioning. As the old melts away, it allows the heart to lead, so that the power of collective thought soars into a new reality-- a
reality based in spiritual unity.
A hierarchy governs the universe, and the ascended masters possess great love and compassion. Their purpose is to assist humanity to
discover the divinity that is our birthright. In the spirit of unity we choose to serve, regardless of the realm in which we live. We, in fact, live for
each other, and because of each other, we are one life scattered into many bodies.
Honoring who we are activates compassion. Living present gives us the ability to transcend karma, and allows us to invest and live out the
soul's purpose on this earth. You are the light of the world; how you shine that light is up to you.
Becoming a Reiki master
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Feb/March 2009
Reiki is a vibrational healing modality that has become popular in recent years. Those who practice Reiki understand the power of its essence to
stimulate growth and self-awareness. It opens us to experience a higher purpose of being, one based upon unconditional love.
What does it mean to be a master? In Reiki language it takes two to three levels of teaching in order to achieve the ability to pass Reiki onto
others. I believe it is much more, however. Reiki is an initiation into a way of life and a journey we take.
Living the life of a master is living integrated and balanced in mind, body, spirit and emotion. Being a practitioner of healing brings new
perceptions and releases the past to live with passion the dreams of our heart.
Becoming a master requires humility, courage and strength to live the lessons of our soul. Mastership does not set us apart, it brings us together.
We are each born with equal parts wisdom and power and how we use that power is through choice.
The silent knowing inside all beings recognizes we are one life and Reiki offers an opportunity to channel the divine energy that unites us. Being a
conduit for energy assists one in the discipline of being empty. In Shamanism it is called “the hollow bone”. To be hollow is to bring through the
purest of energy.
As we channel life force energy we are transformed by the knowing every thing is interconnected, since we are one mind, one heart and one light.
We are the spirit of creation in form;we are life.
Drumming, community & unity
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Oct/Nov 2008
Drums and sound instruments mimic nature and help connect us to the universal mother, our earth. Their sounds can elevate our vibration into
transformational or spontaneous healing. Drumming is a powerful tool to access trance states and connect with higher energies.
Sitting in circles with our drums and other sound instruments empowers us with a responsible way of giving and receiving energy while
respecting one another. The drum signifies healing and the circle represents unification. As the drum draw energies together, the circle
structures energy patterns that are amplified through a shared objective, and we find a deeper sense of connection that unites us.
There is a resurgence of knitting circles, tea circles, networking and scrapbooking, as people seek a connection to a community with people of
like-minded people. Getting back to community provides a new opportunity to be heard in an ancient and time-honored tradition.
Drumming is an excellent and interactive way to meet your neighbors and build a community based on cooperation and respect for one another.
Hearing or playing music also offers us an empowering way to honor the transitions we experience, and it is being used worldwide by people
from all walks of life. We don't have to spend years in music school to become part of a community that's intention offers solace, interconnection,
cooperation, and fun, interactive ways to communicating and transform the emotions that can sometimes lie heavy in our hearts.
Music is an excellent way to experience a connection to a greater purpose of being. If you are looking for unity or a common ground with which to
problem solve, drumming can be a valuable commodity as a self-healing tool. And, as we heal ourselves, we begin to transcend and remove the
veil that keeps us mesmerized by the idea that we are separate; separation is an illusion, as all things are connected.
When we work together with a shared objective, we create a vortex for healing and transformation for our community, our world and ourselves.
New opportunities spring to view as we see ourselves in each other. As we strike our drums, we are pulled back into life's rhythm, and a
renewed feeling of connection emerges. All relationships flow from one, the one from withing us and the one that unites us.
How to keep an angel journal
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Dec/Jan 2008
I believe in angels and talk with them all the time. They always answer me. Sometimes the answers are verbal; often they come via my angel
diary. I believe angels are very present on the planet, and with a little effort and intention we can connect with them. Some of us know we are
guided by angels, and we pray and listen regularly. The voice of an angel can come through a feeling, intuition or knowing, and can be channeled
throught writing.
There is a hierarchy in the universe that governs all realms, and angels, the messengers from our Creator, come in many forms. They bring us
comfort, guidance, protection and a deeper connection to the divine within us. They can be helpful in all areas of life. One archangel governs
each day of the week and represents certain characteristics that, when we are open, will be imparted into our awareness.
Keeping an angel journal is an empowering experience. You can pour your heart out in your journal. Angels are exquisite listeners, and they
never judge you. They allow you to feel all you need to feel with unconditional love. They are the greatest healers on the planet, for they express
the highest form of love and compassion. They are faithful, loyal servants, supportive and trustworthy. When you ask an angel for an answer, it is
always based upon benevolence and truth.
Angels can bring us healing. They want us to feel safe, loved and connected and journals act as portals to transformation. Writing openly is a
great way to channel our emotions and give voice to our experiences. When we write, we are breaking free of the self-imposed judgments and
rules for living that cause stress.
Angels exist in all realms, including Earth. I have met many Earth angels who have shared their love and guidance and supported me along my
journey. You can always detect an Earth angel by the light in their eyes. There are many ways to communicate with angels, as they love to write
through and with us.
Angels want us to know we are not alone, to understand that separation is an illusion. In order to get answers, you must be open to receiving and
trust the words that come to you. Create an intention for your angel journal and keep it in a sacred place.
Write your story and ask, "What say you, angels?" Pause for a moment, waiting for the words to pour through you. You will know the angels are
replying because the writing will be loving, supportive and gentle. You will experience a warm feeling inside your belly and feel comforted as you
reconnect to the love of the universe.
A new wave of healing
by Josephine M. Joseph
Publisher Natural Awakenings Magazine September 2007
Published on holistichealingnews.com, Alternative Therapies
A friend of mine couldn't wait to tell me Dr. Oz of the Oprah Winfrey Show announced on national television that Reiki healing energy therapy was
the wave of the future, and that people should experience a treatment. He also mentioned healing energy is the way of the future. I believe it is
already here.
What is Reiki? (pronounced ray-ki) is a non-invasive energy therapy that promotes the body's natural abilities to heal itself. It is an energetic
system of healing, a laying-on-of-hands technique that is like a mother touch. It is a nurturing energy that supports the body, mind, spirit and
emotion.
The future of self-healing often lies in our past. Healing energy has always been available but until recently had not been discovered until Mikao
Usui, a Japanese man rediscovered it in the early 1900's. Reiki is a Japanese word that translates to universal life force energy and has a rich
history that has been reawakened these past years and brought to the masses.
It is time that we empower ourselves with the knowledge of wanting more from health care. We need to ask questions of our health care
professionals to create awareness and challenge the growing concerns of prescribed medicines. Alternative and complimentary medicine brings
into play a balanced approach to healing our bodies. There are alternatives to drug therapy and compliments to supporting it. How will we grow
our health care if we only use a percentage of the healing techniques available? Education is the only answer as is responsibility for the method
of healing we choose. Medicine is integrated healing. Healing is more than just physical. In order to be balanced it is wise to approach our
health from a mind body connection.
There are medical professionals who are educating, speaking and creating clinics to offer complimentary healing therapies. The costs of
attending a clinic prohibit the working class from enjoying alternative therapies. Health care is beginning to include chiropractors, acupuncture
and in some cases massage. It is not the general rule. The hierarchy of insurance has yet to evolve. It can be driven by the masses to grow, by
the need for balance and the desire for a new approach to healing our bodies. A Reiki treatment is an affordable alternative and works in harmony
and support to western style medicine.
Reiki is an energy massage. It stimulates the channels in your body and helps to restore balance. It is the invisible energy that is life-force. Reiki
energy requires a vessel to be channeled. It is sacred and is passed from teacher to student by a method of an attunement or initiation. Reiki is
taught in levels to give the body time to adjust to the vibration in a natural way. It creates a cellular activation or change within, one that
promotes a sense of well-being and a feeling of connection to a greater purpose of being.
As we experience life-force energy flowing through us, it allows new perceptions to evolve as well as a deeper connection within. As we atttune
to the awareness that we can activate our healing powers we have the choice to influence our health in positive ways.
As you form this new partnership a rapport with the compassionate universe emerges and a portal for transformation is created. Having or giving
a Reiki treatment is a uplifting experience for the practitioner as well as the recipient. As the energy passes through it creates a deeper
connection between the giver and the receiver as well as a reverence and respect for the life force within each of us.
Reiki can be used in any area of living and is only limited by our thoughts. The energy of the universe is limitless; a never ending flow is always
available to those who desire to tap into this source. Feeling a deeper connection brings a sense of brotherhood that is within you and around you
and releases the belief that we are alone. Separation is an illusion, as all of life is interconnected. Change and growth takes commitment You
have the power to choose yourself and respect your life as a sacred gift. Reiki is one such gift, to be able to give and receive life force energy
and uncover the spark of light that lives within all beings.
Developing power and healing through shamanic journeying
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Aug/Sept 2007
Shamanic journeying is an ancient art used by indigenous peoples for centuries. Shamans used it as a tool to gain access to other dimensions
for the purpose of healing and receiving guidance.
Journeying has been popularized these last few years, as awareness has grown with the understanding that dimensional reality can be accessed
with the proper guidance and tools. Many of us know that we have the power to heal ourselves and want to discover how to achieve that.
We each have our own inner medicine healer. With practice and discipline, we can learn to create a deeper connection and develop our intuition
to a high level in order to live a balanced creative life, based upon our soul's work.
Journeying can be one way to access and develop a connection to the spirit realms to assist us in fulfilling our mission. The universe speaks in
metaphors and symbolism, and journeying can be a technique that allows us to reconsider how we view life, as healing is a change in perception.
Our outer life is a map that guides us toward the next step. With practice and disciline, these ancient techniques can assist us in developing our
personal power and help us see that each of us created our own life, and we each have the power to re-create it.
In shamanism it is believed that everything is interconnected. On television we see shows about mediums which help us remember that life
does not end here. Do we believe them? We appear to be beginning to understand the interconnection between heaven and earth. Not only are
we interconnected in this realm, we are connected to other realms as well. We all have the choice to align our energy to a power greater than
ourselves.
Journeying is a powerful technique for communication, guidance, problem-solving and healing, and that is but a small part of what can be
accomplished in dimensional reality. We are all born with spirit guides, loving compassionate beings that visit when we are open. Journeying is
a powerful way to develop our relationships with them and is one method of accessing entry into the spirit realm, as was practiced in ancient
cultures.
Increasing our connection is a profound and simple way of expressing our individualized creative nature, and working in harmony with all life
forms. We are here to integrate ourselves on all levels and achieve our highest purpose. We all can learn ow to attain this altered state of
reality. Guided imagery, drumming and other sound instruments are ways to attain a trance state, and enable us to enter the dimension where
spirit beings reside.
One truth stands out in the practice of journeying; the only real thing is what is inside you. The world of form can be like trickery; you must see
through the illusion of it and trust the signs at the core of what it intends to teach.
The divine plan brings the principles of heaven to earth, and we have the power and choice to take part in that plan. A blueprint of our evolution
and divine participation in this plan illustrates the hierarchy that governs this dimension and keeps order in the universe. We are starting to
acknowledge openly that we believe, collectively, in angels and other worldly beings-and if we really look, we will see the evidence everywhere.
In order for us to be part of the collective voice, we must elect to release what keeps us mesmerized by the illusion of the fear that we are alone.
Each step toward our Creator restores us quickly to our wholeness, bringing connection to the collective. When we understand the divine nature
of our spirit partners and the value of our work together, we bring heaven to earth.
Reiki energy therapy; an extraordinary healing technique
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Feb/March 2007
Reiki is a non-invasive energy therapy that promotes the body's natural abilities to heal itself. It is an energetic healing system, a laying-on-of-
hands technique that is very much like a mother's touch. It is a nurturing energy that supports the body, mind, spirit and emotion.
Reiki is a Japanese word that translates to "universal life force energy" and was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1900's and
brought to the West via his successor, Hawayo Takata. It is an ancient technique that is passes from teacher to student by a method of attunement
or initiation.
Reiki is taught in levels in order to give the body time to adjust to the new vibrations naturally. It creates a cellular activation or change within,
one that promotes a sense of well-being and a feeling of connection to a greater purpose of being.
Becoming a vessel for energy can only serve to support you and those around you on your path of self-discovery. This healing force allows new
perceptions to evolve. As more of us are attuned to the awareness that we have the power to heal ourselves, the universe expands and an even
greater amount of positive force is accessed. As you form this new partnership, a rapport with the compassionate universe emerges and a portal
for transformation is created.
Reiki treatments are done in the body's energy field. It is not necessary to physically touch someone in order to promote healing. Having or
giving a Reiki treatment is an uplifting experience for the practitioner, as well as for the recipient. As the energy passes through, it creates a
deeper connection between the giver and the receiver, as well as a reverence for the life force within all of us.
Reiki can be used in all areas of life and is limited only by our thoughts. The energy of the universe is limitless; a never ending flow is always
available to those who desire to tap into this source.
As the Reiki energy is passes along to others, it is important to remember that this energy is first and foremost for personal healing and
transformation. Change and growth takes commitment. You have the power to choose yourself and respect your life as a sacred gift. Reiki is
one such gift, allowing its practitioner to be able to give and receive light force energy and uncover the spark of light that lives within all beings.
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews August/Sept 2009
Fall is the time we open our hearts and give thanks for the bounty of the summer harvest. Honoring the earth and the flow of life helps give voice
to the next cycle of creativity and growth. Autumn brings us to the threshold of a time that represents introspection and rest. Ritual and ceremony
helps us tune into the earth's wisdom and rhythms to prepare for the changing season.
A fun and interactive project is to set goals for the fall using an altar for connection and healing. Altars act as portals and are tools for forming an
alliance with the spirits of nature and/or the spirits in heaven to assist you with manifesting your heart's desire.
On the altar, you may place offerings of gratitude such as lavender, rosemary, ornamental corn, gourds or symbols that represent the harvest.
Celebrate the season with loved ones and a hearty meal, affirming continued abundance for all.
You also can place items on the altar that reflect what you wish to release. Using natural material such as hemp, braid your wishes into the cord
using your power of visualization, imprinting the braid with intention. Place it on the altar and ask the spirits of nature to imbue it with their magic
for manifestation.
Keep the altar in a sacred place where you can take a few moments a day to bless it with love and surrender it to the greater good. Remember to
focus only on what you want, as the mind projects what you give energy to.
Daily ritual and ceremonial worship deepen the sacredness in living. Altars are gateways to what lies within; they connect us to this inner
wisdom and serve as a testament to the love that unites us.
Call of the angels
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews June/July 2009
Angels have many classifications and can take on many forms. They may show up as a feather on your path, a bird in the sky or a hand that
reaches out to support your fall. There is a hierarchy of angels who have never taken physical form, while others have lived on Earth.
The angels of the rainbow of the light are a nation of healing angels and a paradigm for family. Their numbers are vast, as they embody diverse
experiences. They come together in unity to offer their services to anyone who desires integration, healing, companionship and guidance.
We can ask the angels anything, as they are our constant companions, even though we may not be aware of their presence. We are one life, and
whatever dimension we live in, we are always serving and sharing our gifts and talents with one another. There are many reason angels choose
and elect to guide us to fulfill the creations of our hearts. All relationships are based upon the law of attraction and the level of development we
have attained.
We can choose to work with particular groups of angels to expand our growth and knowledge of the universe. Invoking these trustworthy beings
fills our hearts with the love that is inherent within all beings. These rainbow angels possess special talents and attributes that they wish to
impart on the physical world.
Communication is simple; all we need is the thought of them, and they will be at our side. Telepathy, trust and unity of spirit are all positive
aspects of working with the healing universe. The rainbow angels induce a feeling of safety and faith in the love we are made of and the love that
unites us.
Creating peace
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews April/May 2009
To create peace on Earth we must give and live from the heart. We are one mind, one heart and one life. There is one God, many religions and
one truth. Peace comes from accepting all things, as they are.
We are born free to choose our paths, as we, individually, are the only authorities in our lives. For thousands of years, masters have taught that
the way to enlightenment is through self-discipline. The most important tool we possess is our mind. How we perceive thoughts and are affected
by them is tantamount to what we create. Our collective thoughts project this world into existence so that it appears real.
An awakening is occurring on the planet right now of which we are each a part. It is the end of old consciousness and archaic ways of thinking,
feeling and conditioning. As the old melts away, it allows the heart to lead, so that the power of collective thought soars into a new reality-- a
reality based in spiritual unity.
A hierarchy governs the universe, and the ascended masters possess great love and compassion. Their purpose is to assist humanity to
discover the divinity that is our birthright. In the spirit of unity we choose to serve, regardless of the realm in which we live. We, in fact, live for
each other, and because of each other, we are one life scattered into many bodies.
Honoring who we are activates compassion. Living present gives us the ability to transcend karma, and allows us to invest and live out the
soul's purpose on this earth. You are the light of the world; how you shine that light is up to you.
Becoming a Reiki master
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Feb/March 2009
Reiki is a vibrational healing modality that has become popular in recent years. Those who practice Reiki understand the power of its essence to
stimulate growth and self-awareness. It opens us to experience a higher purpose of being, one based upon unconditional love.
What does it mean to be a master? In Reiki language it takes two to three levels of teaching in order to achieve the ability to pass Reiki onto
others. I believe it is much more, however. Reiki is an initiation into a way of life and a journey we take.
Living the life of a master is living integrated and balanced in mind, body, spirit and emotion. Being a practitioner of healing brings new
perceptions and releases the past to live with passion the dreams of our heart.
Becoming a master requires humility, courage and strength to live the lessons of our soul. Mastership does not set us apart, it brings us together.
We are each born with equal parts wisdom and power and how we use that power is through choice.
The silent knowing inside all beings recognizes we are one life and Reiki offers an opportunity to channel the divine energy that unites us. Being a
conduit for energy assists one in the discipline of being empty. In Shamanism it is called “the hollow bone”. To be hollow is to bring through the
purest of energy.
As we channel life force energy we are transformed by the knowing every thing is interconnected, since we are one mind, one heart and one light.
We are the spirit of creation in form;we are life.
Drumming, community & unity
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Oct/Nov 2008
Drums and sound instruments mimic nature and help connect us to the universal mother, our earth. Their sounds can elevate our vibration into
transformational or spontaneous healing. Drumming is a powerful tool to access trance states and connect with higher energies.
Sitting in circles with our drums and other sound instruments empowers us with a responsible way of giving and receiving energy while
respecting one another. The drum signifies healing and the circle represents unification. As the drum draw energies together, the circle
structures energy patterns that are amplified through a shared objective, and we find a deeper sense of connection that unites us.
There is a resurgence of knitting circles, tea circles, networking and scrapbooking, as people seek a connection to a community with people of
like-minded people. Getting back to community provides a new opportunity to be heard in an ancient and time-honored tradition.
Drumming is an excellent and interactive way to meet your neighbors and build a community based on cooperation and respect for one another.
Hearing or playing music also offers us an empowering way to honor the transitions we experience, and it is being used worldwide by people
from all walks of life. We don't have to spend years in music school to become part of a community that's intention offers solace, interconnection,
cooperation, and fun, interactive ways to communicating and transform the emotions that can sometimes lie heavy in our hearts.
Music is an excellent way to experience a connection to a greater purpose of being. If you are looking for unity or a common ground with which to
problem solve, drumming can be a valuable commodity as a self-healing tool. And, as we heal ourselves, we begin to transcend and remove the
veil that keeps us mesmerized by the idea that we are separate; separation is an illusion, as all things are connected.
When we work together with a shared objective, we create a vortex for healing and transformation for our community, our world and ourselves.
New opportunities spring to view as we see ourselves in each other. As we strike our drums, we are pulled back into life's rhythm, and a
renewed feeling of connection emerges. All relationships flow from one, the one from withing us and the one that unites us.
How to keep an angel journal
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Dec/Jan 2008
I believe in angels and talk with them all the time. They always answer me. Sometimes the answers are verbal; often they come via my angel
diary. I believe angels are very present on the planet, and with a little effort and intention we can connect with them. Some of us know we are
guided by angels, and we pray and listen regularly. The voice of an angel can come through a feeling, intuition or knowing, and can be channeled
throught writing.
There is a hierarchy in the universe that governs all realms, and angels, the messengers from our Creator, come in many forms. They bring us
comfort, guidance, protection and a deeper connection to the divine within us. They can be helpful in all areas of life. One archangel governs
each day of the week and represents certain characteristics that, when we are open, will be imparted into our awareness.
Keeping an angel journal is an empowering experience. You can pour your heart out in your journal. Angels are exquisite listeners, and they
never judge you. They allow you to feel all you need to feel with unconditional love. They are the greatest healers on the planet, for they express
the highest form of love and compassion. They are faithful, loyal servants, supportive and trustworthy. When you ask an angel for an answer, it is
always based upon benevolence and truth.
Angels can bring us healing. They want us to feel safe, loved and connected and journals act as portals to transformation. Writing openly is a
great way to channel our emotions and give voice to our experiences. When we write, we are breaking free of the self-imposed judgments and
rules for living that cause stress.
Angels exist in all realms, including Earth. I have met many Earth angels who have shared their love and guidance and supported me along my
journey. You can always detect an Earth angel by the light in their eyes. There are many ways to communicate with angels, as they love to write
through and with us.
Angels want us to know we are not alone, to understand that separation is an illusion. In order to get answers, you must be open to receiving and
trust the words that come to you. Create an intention for your angel journal and keep it in a sacred place.
Write your story and ask, "What say you, angels?" Pause for a moment, waiting for the words to pour through you. You will know the angels are
replying because the writing will be loving, supportive and gentle. You will experience a warm feeling inside your belly and feel comforted as you
reconnect to the love of the universe.
A new wave of healing
by Josephine M. Joseph
Publisher Natural Awakenings Magazine September 2007
Published on holistichealingnews.com, Alternative Therapies
A friend of mine couldn't wait to tell me Dr. Oz of the Oprah Winfrey Show announced on national television that Reiki healing energy therapy was
the wave of the future, and that people should experience a treatment. He also mentioned healing energy is the way of the future. I believe it is
already here.
What is Reiki? (pronounced ray-ki) is a non-invasive energy therapy that promotes the body's natural abilities to heal itself. It is an energetic
system of healing, a laying-on-of-hands technique that is like a mother touch. It is a nurturing energy that supports the body, mind, spirit and
emotion.
The future of self-healing often lies in our past. Healing energy has always been available but until recently had not been discovered until Mikao
Usui, a Japanese man rediscovered it in the early 1900's. Reiki is a Japanese word that translates to universal life force energy and has a rich
history that has been reawakened these past years and brought to the masses.
It is time that we empower ourselves with the knowledge of wanting more from health care. We need to ask questions of our health care
professionals to create awareness and challenge the growing concerns of prescribed medicines. Alternative and complimentary medicine brings
into play a balanced approach to healing our bodies. There are alternatives to drug therapy and compliments to supporting it. How will we grow
our health care if we only use a percentage of the healing techniques available? Education is the only answer as is responsibility for the method
of healing we choose. Medicine is integrated healing. Healing is more than just physical. In order to be balanced it is wise to approach our
health from a mind body connection.
There are medical professionals who are educating, speaking and creating clinics to offer complimentary healing therapies. The costs of
attending a clinic prohibit the working class from enjoying alternative therapies. Health care is beginning to include chiropractors, acupuncture
and in some cases massage. It is not the general rule. The hierarchy of insurance has yet to evolve. It can be driven by the masses to grow, by
the need for balance and the desire for a new approach to healing our bodies. A Reiki treatment is an affordable alternative and works in harmony
and support to western style medicine.
Reiki is an energy massage. It stimulates the channels in your body and helps to restore balance. It is the invisible energy that is life-force. Reiki
energy requires a vessel to be channeled. It is sacred and is passed from teacher to student by a method of an attunement or initiation. Reiki is
taught in levels to give the body time to adjust to the vibration in a natural way. It creates a cellular activation or change within, one that
promotes a sense of well-being and a feeling of connection to a greater purpose of being.
As we experience life-force energy flowing through us, it allows new perceptions to evolve as well as a deeper connection within. As we atttune
to the awareness that we can activate our healing powers we have the choice to influence our health in positive ways.
As you form this new partnership a rapport with the compassionate universe emerges and a portal for transformation is created. Having or giving
a Reiki treatment is a uplifting experience for the practitioner as well as the recipient. As the energy passes through it creates a deeper
connection between the giver and the receiver as well as a reverence and respect for the life force within each of us.
Reiki can be used in any area of living and is only limited by our thoughts. The energy of the universe is limitless; a never ending flow is always
available to those who desire to tap into this source. Feeling a deeper connection brings a sense of brotherhood that is within you and around you
and releases the belief that we are alone. Separation is an illusion, as all of life is interconnected. Change and growth takes commitment You
have the power to choose yourself and respect your life as a sacred gift. Reiki is one such gift, to be able to give and receive life force energy
and uncover the spark of light that lives within all beings.
Developing power and healing through shamanic journeying
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Aug/Sept 2007
Shamanic journeying is an ancient art used by indigenous peoples for centuries. Shamans used it as a tool to gain access to other dimensions
for the purpose of healing and receiving guidance.
Journeying has been popularized these last few years, as awareness has grown with the understanding that dimensional reality can be accessed
with the proper guidance and tools. Many of us know that we have the power to heal ourselves and want to discover how to achieve that.
We each have our own inner medicine healer. With practice and discipline, we can learn to create a deeper connection and develop our intuition
to a high level in order to live a balanced creative life, based upon our soul's work.
Journeying can be one way to access and develop a connection to the spirit realms to assist us in fulfilling our mission. The universe speaks in
metaphors and symbolism, and journeying can be a technique that allows us to reconsider how we view life, as healing is a change in perception.
Our outer life is a map that guides us toward the next step. With practice and disciline, these ancient techniques can assist us in developing our
personal power and help us see that each of us created our own life, and we each have the power to re-create it.
In shamanism it is believed that everything is interconnected. On television we see shows about mediums which help us remember that life
does not end here. Do we believe them? We appear to be beginning to understand the interconnection between heaven and earth. Not only are
we interconnected in this realm, we are connected to other realms as well. We all have the choice to align our energy to a power greater than
ourselves.
Journeying is a powerful technique for communication, guidance, problem-solving and healing, and that is but a small part of what can be
accomplished in dimensional reality. We are all born with spirit guides, loving compassionate beings that visit when we are open. Journeying is
a powerful way to develop our relationships with them and is one method of accessing entry into the spirit realm, as was practiced in ancient
cultures.
Increasing our connection is a profound and simple way of expressing our individualized creative nature, and working in harmony with all life
forms. We are here to integrate ourselves on all levels and achieve our highest purpose. We all can learn ow to attain this altered state of
reality. Guided imagery, drumming and other sound instruments are ways to attain a trance state, and enable us to enter the dimension where
spirit beings reside.
One truth stands out in the practice of journeying; the only real thing is what is inside you. The world of form can be like trickery; you must see
through the illusion of it and trust the signs at the core of what it intends to teach.
The divine plan brings the principles of heaven to earth, and we have the power and choice to take part in that plan. A blueprint of our evolution
and divine participation in this plan illustrates the hierarchy that governs this dimension and keeps order in the universe. We are starting to
acknowledge openly that we believe, collectively, in angels and other worldly beings-and if we really look, we will see the evidence everywhere.
In order for us to be part of the collective voice, we must elect to release what keeps us mesmerized by the illusion of the fear that we are alone.
Each step toward our Creator restores us quickly to our wholeness, bringing connection to the collective. When we understand the divine nature
of our spirit partners and the value of our work together, we bring heaven to earth.
Reiki energy therapy; an extraordinary healing technique
by Josephine M. Joseph
publisher Aznetnews Feb/March 2007
Reiki is a non-invasive energy therapy that promotes the body's natural abilities to heal itself. It is an energetic healing system, a laying-on-of-
hands technique that is very much like a mother's touch. It is a nurturing energy that supports the body, mind, spirit and emotion.
Reiki is a Japanese word that translates to "universal life force energy" and was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1900's and
brought to the West via his successor, Hawayo Takata. It is an ancient technique that is passes from teacher to student by a method of attunement
or initiation.
Reiki is taught in levels in order to give the body time to adjust to the new vibrations naturally. It creates a cellular activation or change within,
one that promotes a sense of well-being and a feeling of connection to a greater purpose of being.
Becoming a vessel for energy can only serve to support you and those around you on your path of self-discovery. This healing force allows new
perceptions to evolve. As more of us are attuned to the awareness that we have the power to heal ourselves, the universe expands and an even
greater amount of positive force is accessed. As you form this new partnership, a rapport with the compassionate universe emerges and a portal
for transformation is created.
Reiki treatments are done in the body's energy field. It is not necessary to physically touch someone in order to promote healing. Having or
giving a Reiki treatment is an uplifting experience for the practitioner, as well as for the recipient. As the energy passes through, it creates a
deeper connection between the giver and the receiver, as well as a reverence for the life force within all of us.
Reiki can be used in all areas of life and is limited only by our thoughts. The energy of the universe is limitless; a never ending flow is always
available to those who desire to tap into this source.
As the Reiki energy is passes along to others, it is important to remember that this energy is first and foremost for personal healing and
transformation. Change and growth takes commitment. You have the power to choose yourself and respect your life as a sacred gift. Reiki is
one such gift, allowing its practitioner to be able to give and receive light force energy and uncover the spark of light that lives within all beings.
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