Review: Kosmic Consciousness Ken Wilber

Kosmic Consciousness Ken Wilber

Hhhmmm ... how do I describe the indiscribable, difficult to define Kosmic Consciousness?   ( ... I pause for a state of even deeper reflection ... ) Well, there is one thing I can say for sure about this audio adventure ... and that is this - Whether you like Kosmic Consciousness or do not, you surely will learn a thing or two that will change the way you see things!!!

In this ten disc set (12 hours, 30 minutes), Sounds True publisher Tami Simon interviews one of the most influential and widely read American philosophers of our time, Ken Wilber.  A good friend to Wilber, Tami Simon has been asking him to do an audio with her on his integral work for years, finally to agree and Kosmic Consciousness was born. 

The eclectic and prolific philosopher, Ken Wilber has sold many books across the globe, translated into more than twenty languages.  If you are a fan of his work you will love Kosmic Consciousness. 

For myself, listening to Kosmic Consciousness took me on a ride through places I had never knew to ponder about before ... deep, detailed, unique and ... well, hhmmm ... sort of confusing.  I think this has to do with Ken Wilber being a newly introduced philosopher to myself, someone who I was not aware of previously.  His passion for life and story is evident, along with his need to remain humble, adding to his charm.  I must admit that to truly understand what he was saying while listening to Kosmic Consciousness was a little difficult for myself, but as mentioned I am not familiar with his work.  His brilliance is enough to blind ...

Once I devoted myself to truly grasping even a portion of what Mr. Wilber was conveying, I began to really listen.  As anything that you meditate upon, the truth in what he was saying certainly did indeed reveal itself ... an effort that was quite rewarding.  His work is a little like engulfing yourself into a really great novel, movie or perhaps even a really cool animated video game ... It is a fun adventure if you let it be OR an extremely boring lecture if you never break through the surface into the heart, color and vitality of his work.  It is definitely not for everyone, although Wilber is clearly a legend of his time.

For more information, please visit Sounds True.

From the Sounds True website

Kosmic Consciousness Highlights:

• The "one taste" of the Kosmos
• Quadrants, lines, states, types, and stages—a complete introduction to the Integral Map
• Assessing your constellation of "multiple intelligences"
• The Good, the True, and the Beautiful—three realms of experience explored
• How meditation works, and why it is the most reliable tool for personal development
• Feminine and masculine drives—how our biology influences our spiritual evolution
• The chakra system, a paradigm for the unfolding self
• Integral insights for artists, businesspeople, and athletes
• Altered states of consciousness—how they can catalyze (or hinder) transformation
• Sexuality and lovemaking in the gross, subtle, and causal bodies
• The"pre-trans fallacy," an essential insight for evaluating spiritual tools, traditions, and teachers
• How fearlessness grows as your sense of self expands
• Four definitions of spirituality
• The ego—is it a vehicle or an obstacle to awakening?
• Lucid dreaming, astrology, brain machines, and the Enneagram—integral perspectives
• Mystical experiences in nature—a window into spirit
• How love "re-wires" the self
• Could your dog be an enlightened master?
• Basic moral intuition—a compass for our actions in the world
• Cultural "centers of gravity" and how they influence us
• Reincarnation—myth or provable phenomenon?
• What does an enlightened teacher "transmit"?
• Ascending, descending, and "nondual" spiritual paths
• Tantra and the "embrace of heaven and earth"
• More than 12 hours of insights in a rare series of meetings with Ken Wilber

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Review: The Dangerous Old Woman : Myths & Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype

“Did you know, you were born as the first, and the last and the best and the only one of your kind?" - Clarissa Pinkola Estés

The Dangerous Old Woman : Myths & Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype is a passionate, expressive, poetic and captivating audio series.   Estes' captured my heart with her sweet voice, grace and charm, bringing the stories to life in a way I have never heard before.  I love listening to these wild women stories, especially before bedtime.

Joyful, interesting, entertaining and inspiration ... this set is truly remarkable, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  Listening to these stories makes me feel so wonderful and alive, striving toward bringing out the very best and brightest of every moment. 

The recipient of numerous awards for her life's work, Pinkola continues to inspire and channel the voice of divine grace. Estés is a spoken word artist in poetry, stories, blessings and psychoanalytic commentary. Her spokenword audios are passionate, expressive, poetic and therapeutic.

For more information, please visit Sounds True.

Audio Book: Untie The Strong Woman - Clariss Pinkola Estes' PhD

Untie The Strong Woman is a beautiful and poetic audio book about the Immaculate, Holy Mother.

Call her Our Lady, La Nuestra Señora, Holy Mother—or one of her thousands of other names,” says Dr. Estés. “She wears hundreds of costumes, dozens of skin tones, is patroness of deserts, mountains, stars and oceans. Thus she comes to us in billions of images, but at her center, she is the Great Immaculate Heart.”

Review: Untie the Strong Woman, Blessed Mother's Immaculate Love for the Wild Soul

Regardless of religious background or spiritual belief system, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, expresses the immaculate love and strength of the Blessed, Holy Mother in a very unorthodox, poetic way that resonates with so many in search and seeking Divine Love. Untie the Strong Woman (Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Sound True, February 22, 2011) is an invitation to join with and under the shelter of The Mother, in one of her many disguises and fashions. This is the author’s original adaptation of the Untie the Strong Woman manuscript, recorded live by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.

"There is a promise Holy Mother, Our Lady makes to us," explains Dr. Estés, "that any soul needing comfort, vision, guidance, or strength can cry out to her, flee to her protection, and thus, Blessed Mother will immediately arrive with veils flying. She will place us under her mantle for refuge, and give us that one thing the world so longs toward: the warmth of The Mother's most compassionate touch, and strong guidance about how to and which way to go, by the soul's lights."

Blessed Mother's Protection

When I was a little girl I went to a Catholic grade school from kindergarten until eighth grade. I Loved it, I really did. I Loved the safety in faith, the protection the small cross I wore around my neck gave me, the innocence that I felt not knowing that I was truly blessed in my ignorance.

What a beautiful place, those Holy Catholic School memories I have, praying for the honer roll and good health for my family. Oh and there was, of course, that one time, that one summer when I prayed for some roller blades, and someone to roller blade with. Funny how it manifested in the fall, when school began and we had some new students in the class. Funny how things happen like that, as though people make wishes simultaneously at the same time and life brings them together. That year I had so much fun, with the new girl, whose innocence matched mine and whose heart was also on fire.

This audio story takes me back to the purity I felt in those younger years, from nuns and priests and teachers who also practiced and had great faith. My rebellion from the spoon-fed Christianity in search for something deeper, the true seed of spirituality came later during my adolescent years, when I began to see the contradictions in the teachings of my cherished Catholic School Upbringing.

"No demure little cabbage, that woman. No paltry, well-behaved carbon dot. No follower of worldly orders. Quite the contrary. Our exemplar.", Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.

Who is Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD?

Clarissa Pinkola Estés (born 27 January 1945) is the author of the bestselling Book Women Who Run With the Wolves, along with over a dozen audio programs from Sounds True. A Jungian psychoanalyst, American poet, post-trauma specialist and a cantadora (keeper of the old stories in the Latina tradition), Dr Pinkola was once a mother on welfare. She is currently the Deputy Managing Editor and columnist writing on politics, spirituality and culture at the news blog TheModerateVoice.com and a columnist at The National Catholic Reporter.

The recipient of numerous awards for her life's work, Pinkola continues to inspire and channel the voice of divine grace. Estés is a spoken word artist in poetry, stories, blessings and psychoanalytic commentary. Her spokenword audios, including Untie the Strong Woman, Blessed Mother's Immaculate Love for the Wild Soul, are passionate, expressive, poetic and therapeutic. She is a voice of compassion, a heart you can trust to pick you up when you have fallen and are feeling lost, beaten and alone.

The Force Of Immaculate Love

“Holy Mother is not meant to be a fence,” writes Estes, “Holy Mother is a gate.”
Untie the Strong Woman is a blend of poetry, blessings, prayers and teachings in the form of story, all interwoven into a beautiful and heart touching expression of the divine Holy Mother. The Holy Mother whose grace and protection is only a call away, a heart beat's distance from her loving embrace.

With wild-hearted compassion, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés encourages the reader to reveal her wild, true nature, her compassion and strength that is not always quiet and submissive as many would have the Holy Mother portrayed. She speaks out when necessary, she remains quiet when that is what is best. You cannot control her, you cannot manipulate her. Holy Mother is no puppet, nor is she ever absent. She is always with us. Where there is compassion you will find her. Where there is need she will sprout, in one of her guises, in one of her many forms, one of her many voices.

Estés reminds the reader that Blessed Mother cannot be tamed, cannot be silenced, cannot be shut into a wall or desecrated beyond existence. She cannot be destroyed. With the sweetness of the poetry of her words, her voice and her accent that speaks the language of "the people", oh ... the people ... The people whose hearts are broken, or in need, or suffering or impoverished somehow. That is where you will find this Immaculate Heart the most. An audio book so inspiring, it set my own heart aflame once again.

"I know, and I hope with deepest love that you do too, know the Mary, Maria, Mir-yam, Guadalupe of wilder heart, of long journeys with a blurred map, of night fires at the far encampment. Our Lady who, when all the apostles ran away ... she stayed. Blessed Mother, she who is renowned as the one able to wear the flaming, exploding fire lakes of the Sun.", Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.

In Closing

Brilliant! I am hungry for more Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. For more information, please visit Sounds True.

Sources:

• Untie the Strong Woman, Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Love for the Wild Soul
• Clarissa Pinkola Estes
• Spoken-Word Audio / AW01723D / 4 CDs / 4 hours
• Spirituality, Women’s Studies
• US $29.95
• ISBN-10: 1-60407-079-X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-60407-079-8

Review - Kosmic Consciousness Ken Wilber

Kosmic Consciousness Ken Wilber

Hhhmmm ... how do I describe the indiscribable, difficult to define Kosmic Consciousness?   ( ... I pause for a state of even deeper reflection ... ) Well, there is one thing I can say for sure about this audio adventure ... and that is this - Whether you like Kosmic Consciousness or do not, you surely will learn a thing or two that will change the way you see things!!!

In this ten disc set (12 hours, 30 minutes), Sounds True publisher Tami Simon interviews one of the most influential and widely read American philosophers of our time, Ken Wilber.  A good friend to Wilber, Tami Simon has been asking him to do an audio with her on his integral work for years, finally to agree and Kosmic Consciousness was born. 

The eclectic and prolific philosopher, Ken Wilber has sold many books across the globe, translated into more than twenty languages.  If you are a fan of his work you will love Kosmic Consciousness. 

For myself, listening to Kosmic Consciousness took me on a ride through places I had never knew to ponder about before ... deep, detailed, unique and ... well, hhmmm ... sort of confusing.  I think this has to do with Ken Wilber being a newly introduced philosopher to myself, someone who I was not aware of previously.  His passion for life and story is evident, along with his need to remain humble, adding to his charm.  I must admit that to truly understand what he was saying while listening to Kosmic Consciousness was a little difficult for myself, but as mentioned I am not familiar with his work.  His brilliance is enough to blind ...

Once I devoted myself to truly grasping even a portion of what Mr. Wilber was conveying, I began to really listen.  As anything that you meditate upon, the truth in what he was saying certainly did indeed reveal itself ... an effort that was quite rewarding.  His work is a little like engulfing yourself into a really great novel, movie or perhaps even a really cool animated video game ... It is a fun adventure if you let it be OR an extremely boring lecture if you never break through the surface into the heart, color and vitality of his work.  It is definitely not for everyone, although Wilber is clearly a legend of his time.

For more information, please visit Sounds True.

From the Sounds True website

Kosmic Consciousness Highlights:

• The "one taste" of the Kosmos
• Quadrants, lines, states, types, and stages—a complete introduction to the Integral Map
• Assessing your constellation of "multiple intelligences"
• The Good, the True, and the Beautiful—three realms of experience explored
• How meditation works, and why it is the most reliable tool for personal development
• Feminine and masculine drives—how our biology influences our spiritual evolution
• The chakra system, a paradigm for the unfolding self
• Integral insights for artists, businesspeople, and athletes
• Altered states of consciousness—how they can catalyze (or hinder) transformation
• Sexuality and lovemaking in the gross, subtle, and causal bodies
• The"pre-trans fallacy," an essential insight for evaluating spiritual tools, traditions, and teachers
• How fearlessness grows as your sense of self expands
• Four definitions of spirituality
• The ego—is it a vehicle or an obstacle to awakening?
• Lucid dreaming, astrology, brain machines, and the Enneagram—integral perspectives
• Mystical experiences in nature—a window into spirit
• How love "re-wires" the self
• Could your dog be an enlightened master?
• Basic moral intuition—a compass for our actions in the world
• Cultural "centers of gravity" and how they influence us
• Reincarnation—myth or provable phenomenon?
• What does an enlightened teacher "transmit"?
• Ascending, descending, and "nondual" spiritual paths
• Tantra and the "embrace of heaven and earth"
• More than 12 hours of insights in a rare series of meetings with Ken Wilber

Miracles of Archangel Gabriel by Doreen Virtue

Miracles of Archangel Gabriel by Doreen Virtue    


I love angels.  I want to know everything there is about them and have had several angel experiences myself.  Doreen Virtue has made an entire career about the angels.  Her work is respected across the globe.  She holds B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in counseling psychology; and is a lifelong clairvoyant who works with the angelic realm.  She has appeared on Oprah, CNN, The View, and other television and radio programs; and writes regular columns for Woman’s World, New Age Retailer, and Spirit & Destiny magazines.  I have several of her books and card decks in my collection ... this is one of my favorites.

Miracles of Archangel Gabriel by Doreen Virtue, released by Hay House, puts the focus on one of my favorite Archangels, Gabriel.  Gabriel, the famous messenger angel from the Christmas story who visits Mary is the messenger among the messengers.  A hard back book, that is rich in color, art and historical reference, if you want to know about this archangel, or need a miracle yourself, I highly recommend this book.  There are historical accounts mixed with stories of everyday people  encounters with this messenger angel, Archangel Gabriel. The book offers great guidance that teaches how the reader can receive assistance also.


I have received this book from Hay House Publishing Company for the sole purpose of review. My review is solely based on my opinion of this title.

Book Review: Through the Eyes of Another, Karen Noe

Book Review: Through the EYES of another, A Medium’s Guide to Creating Heaven on Earth by Encountering Your Life Review Now - Karen Noe

"I often hear regrets from those who have crossed over to the other side that they should have or could have said or done certain things while they were still here.” - Karen Noe

One by one, the synchronicities in my life lined up pointing in the direction of this book.  I did not know what to expect when I requested a copy of Through the EYES of another by the New Jersey, Psychic Medium Karen Noe, other than the fact that signs seem to be urging me to read it ... and so ... I did. 

An inspirational and healing spiritual book, Through the EYES of another, A Medium’s Guide to Creating Heaven on Earth by Encountering Your Life Review Now  (Hay House, June 2012) by psychic medium Karen Noe is a unique and empowering book that brings light to dark places ... 

Karen Noe

After a profound spiritual experience Karen encountered when a beautiful white light appeared in her house and slowly floated towards her eventually encompassing her with brilliant white light, as you would expect, she was never the same.  The light engulfed her with a deep feeling of tranquility and peace, whispering telepathically in her ear in Italian.  "Luce lucina, bella luce lucina", which translates in English to "Light, little light, beautiful little light."  From that day forward Karen Noe began to receive messages from those who have passed over and the angels regularly.

Karen Noe is a psychic medium and the founder of the Angel Quest Center in Ramsey, New Jersey, where she gives readings, practices alternative healing and teaches classes. She is a Certified Spiritual Counselor (certified by author Doreen Virtue), a Usui and Lightarian Reiki Master and Energy Healer, a Certified Hypnotherapist, and a Past Life Regressionist. Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Boston University and her Masters Degree in Business from Fordham University.  She hosts a radio show called Angel Quest on www.wrcr.com the first Saturday of every month. 

Through the Eyes of Another is Karen Noe's first book published by Hay House, although she has another book titled, The Rainbow Follows the Storm: How to Obtain Inner Peace by Connecting with Angels and Deceased Loved Ones (Blue Dolphin Publishing, Inc, March 5, 2005).  Karen is also featured in Healing with the Angels, Angel Visions, and Earth Angels by Doreen Virtue.  She has been published in A.R.E.'s Venture Inward Magazine as well.

Through the Eyes of Another

Through the Eyes of Another takes the reader to a place that perhaps is not the most comforting for many - DEATH ... and transforms this uneasiness to a pure and inexhaustible joy and vigor for life.  How does she create such a miracle you ask ... by bringing HOPE.  Hope is a magical ingredient and would make a great nickname for Karen Noe.

The Life Review

Karen takes the reader on a compassionate and loving journey of forgiveness, healing and heart-filled communications that leads to a more peaceful and joyful life.  The life review is something that is said to occur at death, a purgatory of sorts, when an entire life time flashes before the eyes and can be intensely felt as though it is happening all over again.  During a life review ... in this in-between plateau ... the person will experience each life event from their own perspective, as well as the perspective and emotions of everyone else who was effected by a choice that the person has made.  It can be a transformational experience in one's life ...  if they come back to life ... experiencing the life review during a near death experience.  The beauty of this book, the first of its kind, is that Karen is guiding the reader to do a life review now, while still living.  Think about it ... Wouldn't you love to effect people in such a wonderful, loving way that when you die, you will feel how wonderful you made them feel ...   

The Power Of A Letter

The heart-opening wisdom of Karen Noe is like having a personal spiritual development teacher by your side.  Karen shows the reader how to preform a life review by writing different types of letters.  Letters to yourself, the deceased, people in your life ... Guidance toward seeing things from the eyes of others helps the reader to process events in a compassionate and loving way.  You do not have to physically send the the letters.  The intention and energy is enough to create change ...  Karen has an entire chapter on writing a letter to yourself ... perhaps the most important chapter of all!

This book is much like a workbook, without the work space.  Extra paper is mandatory.  Healing tears poured while reading and I find myself more joyful and happy already ... The book inspired me to take action.  A life review is all about the understanding that we are all responsible for our lives.  When I die I want to see my life flash before me and think ... "Wow, this is what I did.  I am so proud.  I did this.  Look at all the people I have touched ... "

Closing

Thank you Karen Noe.  You are an exceptional woman, embraced by an exceptional publisher ... a perfect fit!

For more information, please visit Hay House.

I received the book from Hay House for review purposes.  The opinions are completely my own, based on my personal experience.

Review: Ignite the Light Empowering Children and Adults to Be Their Absolute Best

Ignite the Light - Empowering Children and Adults to Be Their Absolute Best is a must-have book for every parent, therapist, spiritual counselor, child-care worker, teacher and anyone else who is looking to ignite the potential within themselves and others.  The book contains several lessons on self-love and inner peace and methods of bringing out the highest and best within.

I Love This Book ... 

For more information, please visit Hayhouse!!!

I received the book from Hayhouse for review purposes.  The opinions are completely my own, based on my personal experience.

 

Dr Bronner's Magic "All-One"

If organic, natural, green, affordable clean is what you have been looking for, you might want to take a look at this.

   
A man passionate about cleanliness, the genius of Dr Emanuel Bronner has certainly not gone unrecognized. His famous, iconic soap with the all-one, faith and cultural uniting message printed on each and every label has brought hygiene of body, mind and spirit to many since the birth of Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps back in 1948. This is a company unlike any other - unique in every way, pioneers in more ways than I care to count. Where do I begin? I could write a book on Dr Bronner's, each chapter more captivating than the last. I find myself flooded with thoughts, yet at the same time speechless. This family-owned and operated company, Dr Bronner himself and the products are truly amazing, a trump card above the rest. As I write this, a hot bath beckons, an experience that many would say cannot get any more interesting than the last, unless of course you have a bottle of Dr Bronner's Peppermint and if you are really lucky, someone to share the experience with. Once I tried this magical soap, I never turned back.

*What is so magical about Dr Bronners?*

The magic in the soap is in its versatility, purity, lather, scent, organic nature, sustainability, environmental-friendliness, effectiveness, biodegradability and labeling. It also has a lot of good karma, that continues to grow over time. When I was first introduced to Dr Bronner's I was in the middle of planning a really big camping trip. An image of the husband, baby, cat, dishes, laundry and Winnebago, along with myself all lathered up together amongst the trees and my remote pepper garden that travels with us, filled me with the breath of laughter and delight. This soap is so versatile you can clean up everything at the same time without hurting the trees and land, while using it as an insecticide for the plants. How fabulous ...

Bronner's Magic soap is the highest quality castile soap that you can get anywhere and is the #1 selling natural brand of soap in North America. What exactly is castile soap you ask? Castile soap is a soap made with the fat of a pure vegetable origin, usually olive oil, rather than animal fats such as tallow. It is highly prized for being gentle and versatile. Castile Soap originated in the Kingdom of Castilla, a part of the country that we know today as Spain. The name Castilla (or in English, Castile) means land or region of castles. Truly fitting is the name of this soap because Dr Bronner, and his family have indeed built an empire.

*A few uses of Dr Bronner's Soap ...*

  * Clean your baby
  * Spray for ants
  * Polish chrome bathroom fixtures
  * Insecticide
  * All-purpose household cleaner
  * Shampoo
  * Laundry detergent
  * Hand soap
  * Wash dog
  * Car wash
  * Body wash
  * Toothpaste
  * Wash dishes

*What I Love*

  * Quality
  * Environmental-friendly
  * Bio-degradable
  * Affordable
  * A little goes a long way
  * Versatile
  * Made sustainably
  * Scent is amazing
  * No synthetic foaming agents, thickeners, petroleum or preservatives
  * 100% post-consumer recycled cylinder bottles and paper labels
  * Organic
  * Certified Fair Trade
  * Fair wages to all employees
  * Purity (No toxic chemicals whatsoever)
  * Non-toxic (safe for babies and pets)
  * Socially responsible company

*The Bronner legacy*

/Only hard work can save us, but if we teach only our clan? We're all hated then! ... " /- Dr Bronner

The Bronner story all began in Heilbronn, Germany with a family of Jewish candle and castile soap makers. Born in 1908 into the soap making business, Emanuel Bronner learned the secrets of the trade early in his life. After much dispute with his father and uncles over soap and politics he moved to America in 1929, during Hitler's reign, urging his unwilling parents to do the same. Although young Emanuel feared the growing power of the Natzis, his father did not share these feelings, remaining stationed in his beliefs that they were German and there was nothing to be afraid of. Emanuel married a Catholic beauty named Paula and they had three children. In 1944 sickness caused Paula to be hospitalized and she sadly passed into the next lifetime, leaving Emanuel to raise their three children alone. Sometime in the 1940's Dr Bronner's parents, Berthold and Franciscka were killed, murdered in death camps. The Heilbronn soap company was nationalized and stolen by Hitler, although the secrets and formulas remained alive within the mind and heart of Emanuel. A tragic story, but one with a happy ending. Perhaps the death of his wife and parents was not in vain, for the loss of his loved ones was certainly a driving force in the passionate Emanuel's heart. A heart that would make his father proud beyond words ...

An example of a true hero, Dr Bronner was an alchemist. He has created gold, not of coin, although he did that too, but of heart. His words have touched the hearts of many and his soaps are the best available, clean in design and formula without chemical corruption and without even a trace of the energy of greed. His global influence continues, although Bronner himself passed on March 7, 1997, with the labels that still remain untouched and a family who "get's it." Dr Bronner's desire was to unite humanity across ethnic and faith divides, a peace plan to bring us all into harmony despite our differences, in recognition that at the core of all faith and all people exists commonality. This mission continues on with the success of Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps.

The inheritance of this empire by Emanuel's family is not gone without appreciation. Although spaceship earth has yet to be completely united, his message lives-on, as it continues to be printed on the labels of his soaps thanks to the family, whose respect for Dr Bronner's life work is quite apparent. His legacy carried on by his lineage, continues activism and the spread of Constructive Capitalism. This family of soap makers is
a winning team, an example of what cleanliness is all about.

*60th Anniversary*

In 2008 Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps celebrated its 60th anniversary and 150th year of making soap in the family. To mark this event, a new line of USDA organic products were introduced - a few of which I have tried out myself, including the peppermint lotion and the lavender - coconut lotions ... easily described as truly amazing.

The Bronner family also marked this special occasion by becoming Certified Fair Trade, as well as USDA certified organic. Aside from the pure castile soaps, both hard and liquid, Dr Bronner's has lotions, hand and body soaps, hair conditioning rinse and cream, organic lip balm, organic body balm, organic shaving gels, organic hand sanitizer, baby and sensitive skin care, sal suds cleanser, organic virgin coconut oil and alpsnack snacks.

*Closing Notes*

Dr Bronner's Magic "All One" is an important company, with an even more important mission. They have the absolute best products in the business, that are sure to have you hooked with the first use. Staying true to
their poetic grandfather's deep moral values, Dr Bronner's is sure to be around for a long time, keeping the earth, its inhabitants and society clean and fresh.

For more Dr Bronner's magic please visit "All-One"

/"Yet the sun has shadows, learn to control your will; to enjoy life long happiness, not tears! Wait! Rise to the stars above & thrill! Arouse the very flames of life! Sweetheart, kiss me: Hold still, hold still! Listen to God's reward for strife! Rosebuds, slowly woken, break budding open! delicate, sweet, so on soft fingertips; shivering up your spine, red pulsing blood; in lightning speed through your pure body's
lips! ..."/ - Dr Bronner

Review: SOLIO CLASSIC2 Battery Pack + Solar Charger

Capture and store energy from power outlet or the sun for up to a year in this compact device ...

Solio Classic2 Battery Pack + Solar Charger - Solio (http://www.solio.com/chargers/)

An avid environmentally conscious traveler, I was more than excited to give the Solio Classic2 Battery Pack plus Solar Charger a spin while crossing the states in search for winter sun. You can charge any USB powered devices on-the-go ... making this little wonder a must-have ... if it works well anyhow. So for a few months I put this puppy to the test, through thick hurricane weather and thin ozones ... my family and I used this solio battery pack on our adventures ... and the verdict ...

Description

Compact solar charger for USB powered devices including phones, GPS watches, tablets, e-readers, water purifiers and many others ... Easily charge the CLASSIC2 from a day of direct Sunlight, USB port, or the wall Full-sized USB port allowing thousands of devices to easily connect just as they do to a USB wall charger Battery: 3.7V/3,200mAh Li-Poly - User replaceable at end of life (average 3 years) Power: Max Wattage: 5 Watts, Discharge Rate: Fixed 5V, 1,000mA, Charge Rate: 5-5.5V 450mAh - via Wall: 6 hours 15 min, - via USB: 6 hours 15 min, - via Solar: 8-10 hours Price: $100.00 My Experience It is well known that Solio makes the world's highest quality solar charging and lighting products, so I was expecting quality and indeed that is what I got. This charger is the perfect companion while on the road, camping, Armageddon preparation ;-) and everything elso in-between ... It easily fits in a backpack, diaper bag, purse or glove compartment. The Classic2 is actually three small solar panels that fold together into a compact pack that fits in the palm of your hand and is light weight. My family and I used it for three months while traveling, charging it most of the time in the sun ... a few times with the plug, in the motor home. It is extremely easy to charge, and one of my favorite things about it is that there are so many options available when charging - wall outlet, sun and USB. We were able to charge the new Sprint cell phone two full charges and then some with this battery pack. We also used to charge the camera, mp3 player and hand-held GPS navigation device. So the verdict ... It works great! Can't image another trip without it ... Compact for travel and great for on-the-go. Highly recommended and well-worth the money.

Pros 

Holds charge for up to a year Several ways to re-charge - from a full day of Sun, via the micro-USB port or the wall Compact and lightweight Insert a pencil into a central pivot point, to track the sun like a sundial, for maximum solar capture efficiency LED push button indicates battery level Includes 7 adapter tips Includes Micro-USB to USB Cable Fast Charging

Cons 

It would be great if a small pouch was included

For more information, please visit Solio.

Review: 'Beneath The Veil' by Zingaia

Romance your lover this St. Valentine's Day with sacred music that echoes love and devotion.

Zingaia's Beneath The Veil is the first of three albums and was released back in August, 1997 by Sequoia Records, a well-respected name in New Age Music. Zingaia, the creation of husband and wife team, Katlyn and Michael Breene, was formed in the early 1990s. The Breenes' music is a blend of multicultural, new age, electronica-techno-trance-dance and exotic gypsy.

Beneath the Veil is dedicated to sacred lovers and to the eternal divine feminine, in her many forms and guises. To date, Zingaia has released three albums and has appeared on six compilations.

This album is captivating and addictive, getting into your blood, lighting a flame deep within your heart. Beneath the Veil takes you into a different realm, creating an atmosphere of mystery, mysticism and magic. It is an intoxicating blend of tribal percussion, keyboard, ethereal and haunting voices, repetitious hand drumming, giggles, chants and exotic melodies. Some songs contain a drone-like quality, adding to the already rich hypnotic textures.

The music paints a picture of fantasy lands afar. Visions of gypsies belly dancing, incense, smoke, ritual and lovers' union dance within the mind's gaze, pulling you deeper into the music. Some songs take you to the sea; others to the sand. You can hear elements from all over the world, combined to create a unique sound and style. Zingaia does not try to fit into any one genre of music, but paves a way for its own sound.

The lyrics are a mysterious blend of goddess invocation, poetic expression of the divine feminine and the alchemy of merging polarities creating a sacred union. The album begins with an invitation as "She Beckons," the first track, initiates you into the erotic, mysterious world of Zingaia. The journey moves forward and we are instructed to "Be the key to open something greater and hidden" in track two, "Invocation of the Goddess." The haunting, seductive vocals of Katlyn Breene and guest vocalist, Veronic Fabre, are alluring and enchanting; exciting yet relaxing.

Track three, "Sirens of the Moonlit Tide," my favorite track on the album, awakens your senses, if you are not up and dancing already. Moving forward, the sixth track, "Beneath The Veil," reveals the alluded secret. The album then continues on with one more track, the seventh and final piece of the composition.

The album, as a whole, has a feel of both excitement and relaxation, keeping you engaged, yet distant, creating a heightened alertness and a calm focus at the same time. This is another example of the unification or polar opposites, as earth and sky and male and female energies unite. The album is uplifting, meditative and easy to dance to. People of many different tastes can easily find an appreciation of this work. The aesthetics of the album are also impressive, the artist being the talented Katlyn Breene. Although the music speaks for itself, the art is a nice compliment to Zingaia's enchanting world.

Full length album recordings by Zingaia

• Soles on Earth (2004, Sequoia Records)
• Dancers of Twilight (2000, Sequoia Records)
• Beneath the Veil (1996, Sequoia Records)

Compilations including recordings by Zingaia

• Diani Beach Lounge (2004, Prudence Recordings)
• Buddha-Lounge 3 (2004, Sequoia Records)
• Cafe de Luna 2 (2004, Sequoia Records)
• Ayurveda Lounge (2002, BSC Music GmbH)
• Buddha-Lounge (2002, Sequoia Records)
• Musical Healing (2001, Sequoia Records)

If you want to taste before you buy, please visit Zingaia - Beneath The Veil at Sequoia Records.

Details and Track Listing

Sequoia Records: Healing Music for Relaxation, Yoga and Meditation
Zingaia - Beneath the Veil
Sequoia Records
List Price: $16.98
Also available as an MP3 Download Album for $8.99

Zingaia, Beneath the Veil

1. She Beckons 2:19
2. Invocation 7:38
3. Sirens of the Moonlit Tide 9:03
4. Veil of Inanna 8:39
5. Ast Usari 8:27
6. Beneath the Veil 9:29
7. Breath of Passion 8:46

Review - Divine Rebels: Saints, Mystics, Holy Change Agents - and You

Divine Rebels: Saints, Mystics, Holy Change Agents - and You By Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey

This is an important time in our world, a time of great change, unlike any other ...

This timely and much-needed 9 disc set fuels the passion of the sacred flame of truth that lives as a potential seed in the hearts of us all.

Facing these challenging times of transformation can be a frightening experience with the threat of a lack of soulful, spiritual direction and truth.  How many people in the world do you think are wandering around in life, wondering and wondering, wandering and wandering while feeling lost? ... lost?  If you have ever felt lost in life, unsure, confused, baffled and even dumb ... If you have ever felt this way, and I know that everyone has or will at one time or another, this CD set will have something for you, offering great hope and inspiring words that are powerfully graceful, while wildly courageous.

Divine Rebellion lives within each and every one of us, as a spiritual revolution takes place within during our evolution and experience as humans ...  

I needed this audio ... honest, soulful and poetic.  It has opened my eyes to the truth that I locked up in my heart, guiding me toward the strength in my foundation that I have been needing for so long.  Nourishing to the soul, even if one sentence in this entire ten hours of audio resonates with you, the purity of the wisdom will stay with you your entire life. 

The truth has caused rebellion through out the ages and this audio is the answer to the many prayers of uncertainty as to what to do in the world today, when lies and corruption are a part of so much in our world.

Myss and Harvey guide us, teaching to listen for the same divine voice that called out and spoke to history's greatest spiritual rebels - Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, Mother Mary, St John and many others.

Caroline Myss is a Saint, a divine rebel herself, whose voice and words are like the nectar of this experience called life.  Her no nonsense, tough, honest approach is enlightening, enriching, empowering and incredible.  I love this women ... the sacred has most certainly called to her.  I feel somewhat converted, as though I have been initiated into the richness of my soul, as though I have gone through the woods of my heart, guided by the mystical and saintly Caroline Myss and Andrew Harvey.  A wave of love, truth and balanced clarity has washed my wombs and purified my soul.

For more information, please visit Sounds True.

Divine Rebels: Saints, Mystics, Holy Change Agents - and You
Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey
Sounds True 05/12 Spoken-Word Audio $69.95
ISBN: 9781591798064

Review: Practical Conscious Creation by Jackie Lapin

If you are looking to have more health, wealth and overall prosperity, Practical Conscious Creation wants to show you the way.  This is a great book that teaches easy, practical and daily techniques of manifestation.  By learning the ins-and-outs of inspired thought in all actions, decisions, and routines the book provides a concise road map for implementing daily innovative, creative imagery and inspired actions.  If you have tried to manifest or use the law of attraction in the past, with no avail, this book will give you the tools to be successful this time around.  It is an easy read, with lots of usefulness ... 5 Stars.  A book like this can easily change your life.  For more information, or to order please visit Findhorn Press.

Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year 

Susun Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal series, is a sparkling, rare gem in the green world of herbalism ... a spirited, passionate and magical teacher whose wisdom is unsurpassed.  

Her extensive knowledge of herbal wisdom and powerful personality put her on top when it comes to our green friends, especially concerning women's health.  She empowers women across the globe, weaving a beautiful design of health, healing and self-love ... teaching about our herbal allies.

The wisdom of Susun is delightful, enriching and green, holding an international reputation for her style and authority in the field of herbalism.  Her words are full of encouragement, inspiration and enthusiasm, creating a spark in the heart of all who read her work.  She believes that herbal medicine is people's medicine and has devoted her entire life to reweaving the healing cloak of the Ancients.  In addition to her books, she offers apprentice programs and correspondence courses.

Written in 1985, Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year is Susun Weed's first book, now in its 24th printing.  This book is truly amazing and loved by child educators, midwives and pregnant women across the globe ... a must-have!!!

Many people do not realize the power that some herbs hold, good and bad.  I feel so blessed to know what I know from this book.  

This book makes a great gift, even if the woman is not really into herbs because it acts as a protective shield, cautioning about the use of certain ingredients.  If you are into using herbs, this book contains everything you will need to have the best pregnancy possible with the help of our green friends.  

I cannot recommend this book enough!  For more information, please visit The Wise Woman Bookshop.

Review - Kosmic Consciousness Ken Wilber

Kosmic Consciousness Ken Wilber

Hhhmmm ... how do I describe the indiscribable, difficult to define Kosmic Consciousness?   ( ... I pause for a state of even deeper reflection ... ) Well, there is one thing I can say for sure about this audio adventure ... and that is this - Whether you like Kosmic Consciousness or do not, you surely will learn a thing or two that will change the way you see things!!!

In this ten disc set (12 hours, 30 minutes), Sounds True publisher Tami Simon interviews one of the most influential and widely read American philosophers of our time, Ken Wilber.  A good friend to Wilber, Tami Simon has been asking him to do an audio with her on his integral work for years, finally to agree and Kosmic Consciousness was born. 

The eclectic and prolific philosopher, Ken Wilber has sold many books across the globe, translated into more than twenty languages.  If you are a fan of his work you will love Kosmic Consciousness. 

For myself, listening to Kosmic Consciousness took me on a ride through places I had never knew to ponder about before ... deep, detailed, unique and ... well, hhmmm ... sort of confusing.  I think this has to do with Ken Wilber being a newly introduced philosopher to myself, someone who I was not aware of previously.  His passion for life and story is evident, along with his need to remain humble, adding to his charm.  I must admit that to truly understand what he was saying while listening to Kosmic Consciousness was a little difficult for myself, but as mentioned I am not familiar with his work.  His brilliance is enough to blind ...

Once I devoted myself to truly grasping even a portion of what Mr. Wilber was conveying, I began to really listen.  As anything that you meditate upon, the truth in what he was saying certainly did indeed reveal itself ... an effort that was quite rewarding.  His work is a little like engulfing yourself into a really great novel, movie or perhaps even a really cool animated video game ... It is a fun adventure if you let it be OR an extremely boring lecture if you never break through the surface into the heart, color and vitality of his work.  It is definitely not for everyone, although Wilber is clearly a legend of his time.

For more information, please visit Sounds True.

From the Sounds True website

Kosmic Consciousness Highlights:

• The "one taste" of the Kosmos
• Quadrants, lines, states, types, and stages—a complete introduction to the Integral Map
• Assessing your constellation of "multiple intelligences"
• The Good, the True, and the Beautiful—three realms of experience explored
• How meditation works, and why it is the most reliable tool for personal development
• Feminine and masculine drives—how our biology influences our spiritual evolution
• The chakra system, a paradigm for the unfolding self
• Integral insights for artists, businesspeople, and athletes
• Altered states of consciousness—how they can catalyze (or hinder) transformation
• Sexuality and lovemaking in the gross, subtle, and causal bodies
• The"pre-trans fallacy," an essential insight for evaluating spiritual tools, traditions, and teachers
• How fearlessness grows as your sense of self expands
• Four definitions of spirituality
• The ego—is it a vehicle or an obstacle to awakening?
• Lucid dreaming, astrology, brain machines, and the Enneagram—integral perspectives
• Mystical experiences in nature—a window into spirit
• How love "re-wires" the self
• Could your dog be an enlightened master?
• Basic moral intuition—a compass for our actions in the world
• Cultural "centers of gravity" and how they influence us
• Reincarnation—myth or provable phenomenon?
• What does an enlightened teacher "transmit"?
• Ascending, descending, and "nondual" spiritual paths
• Tantra and the "embrace of heaven and earth"
• More than 12 hours of insights in a rare series of meetings with Ken Wilber

Review: The Sound Healing Collection (Six CD Set)

Did you know that our cells and molecules are tiny radio transmitters and receivers? Sound can be a powerful healer ...

The therapeutic power of sound, more specifically of music can be miraculous. Get Six sound engineers together who know this and we could quite literally move mountains. The power of music is something that musicians and ancient mystics have always known. With this Aquarian-age and universal frequency shift, the scientific community is now "waking up". It is an extremely exciting time in our world because it is changing. Many believe that a new "awareness" will allow this transformation to be one of positive change, planetary alignment, atonement and brotherly love. A new day when our beautiful planet is in harmony - an image that fills my heart and connects my consciousness to the core of our world that is clearly seeking balance.

As our earth seeks resonance, let us all do the same. It is our divine right to re-align in harmony, allowing health, wellness and joyfulness to take place.

The healing power of sound has never been easier to experience. Sounds True has put the best of the best together with this collection. Before exploring these six sound engineers a part of this set, let's look a little deeper into Sound & Vibration Therapy ...

Universal Law: Light, Sound and Vibration

Sound therapy can be simply be described as a noninvasive, energy-based, alternative health approach to wellness.Vibration is a primary force in the Universe and the basis of sound therapy. Vibrational healing is nothing new and revolutionary, as it has been practiced in many forms all over the world for thousands of years.

To begin, everything has frequency and vibration - everything. Everything in the universe is energy. Nothing is really solid, although it may appear so. Rather everything in our world is made up of microscopic particles vibrating at such a fast rate that they appear solid. This is true for living and non-living items alike. Everything is alive with tiny particles of life that are in a constant moving state, creating vibration. This is the Law of Vibration, a law of nature that states that nothing rests, everything moves; everything vibrates.

If there is a vibration, you can be sure that it is creating its own unique sound. The very core of the being is a vibration. Even our thoughts have a vibration. When we think we are sending out a sound. It is possible to increase the speed at which the molecules in our bodies vibrate, through our thoughts of love, joy and gratitude.

Our emotions actually effect the shape of our DNA. We can also think our self into an illness. When we think, which is a sound, it resonates the frequency around us to our "thinking" sound. The mind is a tool of the soul. Do not get the two confused. Another aspect of dis-ease (meaning disharmony in the body or illness) occurs when the mind and the soul are in conflict with one another.

Sound has the power to heal. Sound can transform physical matter. Sound can raise vibrations and therefore bring the body back into a healthy harmony. Interesting, isn't it? We are all powerful co-creators of our reality. Healing is possible, but you first must welcome it. In order to heal you must allow yourself to do so. So give yourself permission right now to do so. Repeat and affirm the following statement three times, "I love and respect myself. I welcome healing to take place".

The Collection

The Sound Healing Collection brings together leading musicians in the field of sound and frequency healing: Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, David, Ison, Steven Halpren, Ph.D., Dr. Joseph Nagler, Sylvia Nakkach, and Life in Balance. Listening to healing sounds, vibrations and music can have dramatic results, and all you have to do is listen. An intention of healing with the energy of love helps the process along. This six CD set has a style that will resonate with everyone, six hours of inspiring, relaxing and healing music. Each CD offering its own special blend of healing magic.

Music For Brainwave Massage

The first CD is entitled "Music For Brainwave Massage", by Dr. Jeffrey D. Thompson, D.C., B.F.A.. This album is actually intended to to alter brainwave function and states of consciousness. Embedded sound frequency patterns, altering right and left signals and primordial sounds of nature work in harmony with a talented musician and composer. He is recognized as a worldwide expert in the field of brainwave entrainment frequencies incorporated into musical sound tracks. Mr Thompson has established a method for using modulated sound-pulses for Brainwave Entrainment intent with changing states of consciousness for healing the mind, body and spirit.

This is one of my favorite discs in the collection. I never "tire" of listening to it and can easily play it for weeks at a time, without intermission. It puts me in a good moon ... I mean mood ... and keeps me there, feeling warm, focused, calm, cool and collected. One of my favorite CD's of this collection, I never take it out of the ten disc player.

Relax

The second CD, "Relax", by David Ison is one of the more emotional moving pieces, for myself anyhow. It tends to trigger highs and lows, even exposing great sadness and sensitivities at times.
David Ison is internationally recognized as a pioneer in extending the healing effectiveness of sound, meditation and self realization. He is a musician, composer, mediation teacher, published author, the creator of the Musical Body, The Harmonizer and the Ison Method, along with dozens of other transformational musical programs.

After a serious car accident Ison was injured so bad that he broke his back and was unable to walk. Intent on healing himself, David refused pain killers and surgery, instead using an energy-based meditation technique to slow down his breathing to create a deep state of relaxation and then to direct his body’s vital force to the injured areas of his body. He walked out of the hospital, inspired to create transformational musical tools that would create the same kind of deep benefits he experienced while recovering.

Music For Healing MInd, Body & Spirit

Lucky number three is entitled, "Music For Healing MInd, Body & Spirit", by Steven Halpern, Ph.D. This CD takes me to distant galaxies, visions of dancing on keyboard synthesizers while waves of light are emitted from frequencies that sound almost too good for the human ear to hear. If the speakers are up high enough I can feel some of these notes in my teeth ...

Steven Halpern, Ph.D is an award-winning composer, speaker, recording artist, author and producer. He has been named by Keyboard magazine as "one of the 10 most influential keyboard artists of the past 50 years." Steven discovered secrets of combining ancient sound healing traditions with quantum biology and energy medicine to produce recordings that present the proper vibrations, supporting deep levels of healing by employing the mind and body's wisdom and genetically programmed ability to heal itself.

Music for Rejuvenation

Another emotional stirring CD in this collection, "Music for Rejuvenation", by Dr. Joseph Nagler is the fourth album of this "collection of the brightest six." This is actually one of my least favorite's of the set, and although it begins with a bit of an emotion kick, I find myself turning it off by the time track three rolls around. I certainly do not plan on listening to this album as much as the others, if at all. It is too "brassy" for my taste. It also has moments of uncomfortable sadness and emotional, whining piano and violin that pours from the speakers, making it difficult for me to listen to.

Joseph Nagler, D.A., C.M.T. received his doctorate in music therapy and is currently a Professor of Music at Queensborough Community College. He is an author, music therapist, musician and researcher. He is currently researching the use of music to promote language development with autistic children.

Inside

The fourth disc, "Inside", by Silvia Nakkach, has been a resident in my ten disc player for months now. I cannot get enough of it. It feels healing listening to the beautiful melodies, vocals and acoustic textures. This is by far my favorite of the entire collection. Shamanic and multi-cultural influences are woven together with the sacred voice of Silvia in the spotlight. This deeply healing, world music score is graceful, spiritual and heart touching. A penetrating album that encapsulates the essence of a true healer, a natural healer. Centered and relaxed, I immediately feel at peace with myself, my world and God. Silvia has a voice that is angelic, healing, elegant, soul-soothing and heart opening. Her heart pours with emotion, yet she sings with control, strength, poise and inner balance. Truly a work of art ...

Silvia Nakkach,M.A.,M.M.T. Is an award-winning composer, a former music psychotherapist, educator, singer, author, multi-instrumentalist and voice-culturist. She has been a pioneer in the field of sound and transformation of consciousness and is a recognized authority on the healing power of voice, music and sound. She is the founding director of The Vox Mundi School, an international project devoted to teaching and preserving indigenous musical traditions and combining service, spiritual practice and music.

Crystal Bowl Meditation

Sixth and final disc of this Ambient, healing collection is "Crystal Bowl Meditation" by Life In Balance. This is another favorite in the the collection. The Life In Balance pair are pioneers in ambient and trance-inducing electro-acoustic music. This touring duo, husband and wife team - Amin and Steve Sciulli, create a hypnotic, textured sound that is easy to relax and meditate to. The music has a magical sound, blending golden sparkling, pixie dust as it touches our dimension, alchemy, crystals and bells. The vibrational force causes my speakers to rattle at times. The work of Life In Balance is impressive, as they use ten crystal bowls in this album to create the sacred healing sounds. I enjoyed watching them on you tube, as I have never witnessed crystal bowls being played with such beauty. The music touches me different, after seeing them in action.

Life In Balance merging sacred instruments and modern instruments. Ami and Steve Sciulli are sacred sound healing musicians who use quartz crystal bowls and electronically enhanced world flutes to create an environment for healing, expansion, and relaxation. A national touring duo, Steve Sciulli and Ami Sciulli have played with Deepak Chopra, Krishna Das, Rusted Root and the Drepung Gomang Tibetan Monks.

Closing

If I had to pack light for a weekend trip ... or even a year, this collection would be traveling with me. I know I cannot go wrong with it, everyone loves it - everyone. Out of the entire six hours of music, there are only a few songs that I did not care for. It helps trigger the response of love and relaxation - a winning combo for an alchemical miracle to take place.

I love this CD set and my clients do too! It's great music for bodywork, meditation and relaxation. I highly recommend it. Remarkable experiences have been reported with the use of sound. You won't regret adding this set to your collection. For more information, please visit Sounds True.

Details

1. Music for Brainwave Massage, by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, Brainwave entrainment to induce healing states of mind.
2. Relax, by David Ison, A musical method used by over 500,000 patients at the National Institutes of Health.
3. Music for Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit, by Steven Halpern, PhD, A musical prescription for balancing your mind, body, and spirit.
4. Music for Rejuvenation, by Dr. Joseph Nagler, Revitalize every cell by balancing the rhythms in your body.
5. Inside, by Silvia Nakkach, Ethereal vocals to awaken the spirit of healing.
6. Crystal Bowl Meditation, by Life In Balance, A unique vibratory journey to deeply meditative states.

Review: You Can Create An Exceptional Life by Louise L. Hay, Cheryl Richardson

A refection of the depth that living by simple principles can create, I found this book soul-soothing.

"The thoughts we think and the words we speak create our experiences." - Louis Hay

You Can Create An Exceptional Life, written by two woman who are quite exceptional themselves - Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson, is a book that is sure to inspire you into taking the appropriate action toward creating a happy and fulfilling life. I have personally been transformed by the teachings of Louie Hay, years ago, when I really needed to learn how loving myself actually benefited the people I care most about. Playing the role of a mentor, spiritual counselor and metaphysical teacher, Louise continues to inspire and enlighten me, helping me to unlock my fullest, most vibrant potential. She has sold over 50 million books worldwide and touched the lives and hearts of millions of people, continuing her work in her eighty-fifth year of life. Inspired by Louise Hay herself, Cheryl Richardson is a life coach and the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers and Stand Up for Your Life.

When I learned that Louise Hay was going to write a book with Cheryl Richardson I was curious as to what these two woman would create together. Cheryl's radio program, Coach on Call, has been one of my favorite programs on Hay House Radio. If anyone has a lot of great advice to give it is Cheryl Richardson. So here are two well-known and well-respected self-help leaders, teaming up to bring to the readers something completely new and different.

Released in September of 2011 from Hay House, this is the first book that Cheryl Richardson and Louise Hay have written together. Perhaps this partnership will continue. These woman have so many life experiences to share with us.

If you are new to Louise Hay, You Can Create An Exceptional Life, will introduce you to her ideas. If you are familiar with Louise Hay, this book will bring you closer to Louise, keeping you inspired by her example and strength. The chemistry between Cheryl and Louise is evident. This special connection that the two of them share comes across in the book, as they share important life lessons and experiences with one another and with the reader, while traveling the United States and meeting to talk about the creation of You Can Create An Exceptional Life.

A small, hardcover of 164 pages, You Can Create An Exceptional Life is an easy read. The information is straightforward, easy to understand and to absorb. I would have loved to see this book much longer, although being a smaller book, it can be read in a day or two. Containing ways to create ... as the titles suggests ... an exceptional life, you are sure to gain a wealth of soul-soothing wisdom from woman who have lived the teachings themselves. Topics include starting off your morning right, aging gracefully, manifesting prosperity and abundance, facing death and creating fulfilling, harmonious relationships with everyone in your life.

Simply reading this book makes me feel more positive and happy, empowered and open to enjoying life fully. It feels like I am one of the girls, sharing intimate moments with Cheryl and Louise. The book is written from the perspective of Cheryl, quoting Louis throughout it, and sharing in her thoughts about the conversations that the two of them share. I really enjoyed the way that Cheryl organized the book, highlighting life coaching methods along the way. For myself, the most touching parts of this book are when Louise talks about her experiences on the Hay Ride, giving the reader a deeper look into this important time of her life. I love the idea of being the creator of my own reality and although the ideas presented in this small book appear simple, the results can change your life in a big way.

For more information visit Hay House.

PRODUCT DETAILS

You Can Create An Exceptional Life
by Louise L. Hay, Cheryl Richardson
Hay House
List price: $17.95

CHAPTER TITLES

1. Answer the Phone and Open the Mail
2. Becoming the Creator of an Exceptional Life
3. How You Start Your Day is How You Live Your Day
4. How You Live Your Day is How You Live Your Life
5. Don't Break a Habit – Dissolve it!
6. The Beauty of Wisdom
7. The End of the Movie

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Review: Digestive Intelligence by Dr. Irina Matveikova

For those of you who have always understood the connection between the emotions, life experiences and other parts of the whole self effecting digestion, this book is for you.  For those of you who have never thought this way, this book is also for you and for those of you who do not believe such a thing, perhaps you should read it right away.

Digestive Intelligence is a holistic view of the digestive system.  The book explains that the digestive system contains more than one million neurons, identical to those in the brain and is responsible for producing 90% of the body’s hormone, serotonin, the all-important hormone which makes us feel happy and full of well-being. 

When our bellies are not quite working harmoniously it can actually make us feel irritable, putting us into a bad food.  Our tummies can also create lethargy, and block our intellectual productivity.  So you can see whey digestive health is so important. 

I highly recommend this book, especially to those who have digestive troubles!

For more information, please visit Findhorn.

Review: Angel Astrology 101 Doreen Virtue, Yasmin Boland

Angel expert Doreen Virtue and astrologer Yasmin Boland have teamed up and created a lovely colorful and informative book titled Angel Astrology 101.  I love Yasmin Boland.  Check out her horoscopes and website where she has lots of great material.  Doreen Virtue has changed the way the world relates to the angels.  

This book is very unique, perfect for the newbie and seasoned alike.  It fits nicely into my purse and the diaper bag, so I can pull it out when I have a few minutes and get a nice healthy dose of angelic, astrological inspiration.

For more information, please visit Hay House.

I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

Review: Nature Portals Cards

What a lovely deck of affirmation cards, with beautiful nature images to match.  The 52 large format (4″x 6″) cards in the Nature Portals card deck combine nature photos with uplifting words, connecting you with nature and the magic of it all.  An inspiring deck!

A collector of affirmation and oracle decks I am happy to have such a unique and spiritual deck in my collection.  I cannot recommend these cards enough, especially to nature lovers.  The images are stunning!

For more information, please visit Dawn Publications.

Review: Lily Farm Fresh Products

I love the Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care story.  Inspired by the owner, Lilys' difficult skin and acne troubles, she developed the line back in 1986, pioneering organic skin care, with the first and original Colorado organic skin care company.  Nothing worked for her acne, except organic skin care ... and so ... she decided to do something good with her discovery and share this information, and her fabulous products with the world.  I love this product line ... nourishing, cleaning and keeping my skin as healthy as possible.  It glows radiantly when I use them!!!  This is one of the best organic care product lines that I have ever used ... LOVE IT!!!

Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care products are 100% organic.  They actually grow 70% of the essential herbs for the products locally in Colorado, from seed to harvest. They then hand-process the ingredients into each batch of skin care and ensure that each bottle is made from the most quality plants and herbs possible. It’s as raw and natural as it can get. Lily not only bottles us the organic skin care products and ships them to stores like Whole Foods and Vitamin Cottage, but she also grows every herb and essential plant for her products in her organic farm in Colorado. It’s truly remarkable.

Whereas some “organically” labeled products source their ingredients, Lily sows, plants, nurtures and harvests her ingredients by hand. It is the most raw and natural process for any skin care product, and Lily firmly believes the process delivers a superior product.

The Lily Farm Fresh Organic Skin Care line includes cleansers, moisturizers, toners, mask and lip treatments and anti-aging skin care for a variety of skin types.

Precise amounts of organic ingredients like almond oil, aloe vera, ylang ylang, tea tree oil, elder and coltsfoot are added to each batch.

Pros

• 100 % organic
• Quality ingredients
• Nourishing
• Made by someone who uses the products
• 100% satisfaction guaranteed to make your skin glow for all consumers
• Absolutely no synthetic chemicals
• Support USDA certified organic growers
• The only skin care co. in the world you can buy direct from USDA organic growers
• Made fresh in USDA certified organic laboratory
• The laboratory is FDA inspected and meets or exceeds all of their regulations
• Handcrafted
• The most sustainable skin care company in the world
• All full size products packaged in glass
• Never use wasteful boxes for packaging full size
• Lily Organics produces less than one half of one trash bag per week
• Been around for nearly 20 years
• Support American Made and Colorado Made products
• Support the original pioneer in Colorado organic skin care
• Great customer service
• Reasonably priced
• High Quality

I tried three different products from this large skin care line: the balancing oil-free skin conditioning serum, facial lotion and the enzyme mask ... and I am completely hooked on them all, especially the facial lotion.

The facial lotion is a rich and creamy lotion that does not burn my eyes at all, so I actually use it as an eye cream too.  It is super luxurious and never, ever breaks my skin out.  It is not oily, but gives my skin a supple and healthy glow.  I absolutely love this!!!

The conditioning serum is also very nice.  My husband is especially fond of it, saying "My skin feels so soft".  I agree, it certainly does make your skin soft, without making it look oily and it never breaks my skin out, being that it is 100% natural.

The enzyme mask smells completely delicious.  I want to eat it, but it is a much better mask than a dessert and I must say that my skin glows like never before.  I love it!!!!  The scent is heavenly and so is the final result.

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