Necessities for the new grandmother include:

]]> http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/kundalini_yoga_interview_with.html http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/kundalini_yoga_interview_with.html Tue, 20 May 2008 23:44:03 -0600 Carnival of Healing is a weekly round-up of blogs across the Internet featuring information about healing, self empowerment, and spirituality. Over twenty submissions have been reviewed and catorgorized for your surfing pleasure. I'm certain you will find something of interest. You can also review last week's carnival at Debra Morehead.com for more carnival attractions. Next week's carnival host will be Joe Lasiter at Natural Pain Relief.

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Alex Blackwell, The Next 45 Years, gives a loving tribute to his life partner in celebration of their twenty-third wedding anniversary. 23 Heartfelt Reasons I Will Always be Faithful to My Wife.

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]]> http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/content_call_carnival_of_heali.html http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/content_call_carnival_of_heali.html Mon, 12 May 2008 12:48:26 -0600 Sharon's Christal Palace In Moline, Illinois is hosting a James Twyman Concert on June 6 and "The Moses Code" Workshop on June 7. James Twyman is the best-selling author of ten books, filmmaker and musician. In his new book, The Moses Code, James describes the most powerful manifestation technique ever known to humanity. Hidden for almost 3,500 years. This powerful tool was responsible for some of the most amazing miracles in the history of the world. When used by groups of people, the Code also has the power to change the world using the laws of Compassion and Peace. In the workshop, you will learn what the Moses Code is, why it is so important today, and techniques for applying the Code in your life, and in the world. Concert - Friday, June 6th 7:00 -10:00 pm. (Cost $30.00) Workshop- Saturday, June 7th 10:00 am.-6:00 pm. (Cost $125.00) Registration Required Call for more information or to purchase tickets to these events. Ph. 309-762-8888 Event to be held at Unity Church of Christianity 5102 47th Ave. Moline, Illinois Church Ph. 309-762-1066 ]]> http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/james_twyman_concert_in_moline.html http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/james_twyman_concert_in_moline.html Sat, 10 May 2008 16:41:47 -0600 http://twitter.com/phylameana. What is Twitter? - Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? More about Twitter]]> http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/twitter.html http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/05/twitter.html Fri, 09 May 2008 14:58:23 -0600

Christine Trochesset, Tribal Attitude Troupe Director, recently invited me to attend the Grand Opening of the Body, Mind, and Spirit Studio earlier this month. The studio is located on the second floor of the The New Tama Building in Burlington, IA. I was unable to attend as I had hoped....but I'm really happy to know about this new "healing place" available in my neck of the woods. I participated in some belly dance sessions taught by Christine at the The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship last year. I had a lot of fun jiggling my hips about even if I wasn't the most coordinated participant. I'll have to check out Christine's new location sometime soon.

Tribal Attitude is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to promote various aspects of Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian, and American Tribal Style Dance through the sharing of knowledge. By providing an opportunity for study and research in costuming, music, history, the development of the dance, and culture, the troupe hopes to improve the image of the dance as a performing art form...

]]> http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/03/tribal_attitude.html http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/03/tribal_attitude.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:37:49 -0600 Poor Choices Have Helped Build my Character The choices I've made in life are behind me and I don't waste time regretting any of them. Do I think I made poor choices at times? Of course I do, but hey, that's what happened. Some of my choices may have landed me in unpleasant circumstances, but experiencing these things certainly built my current character. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for those character-building situations. Take any of those choices out of the equation and I'd be an entirely different person. I don't want to be another person, I like my person. It became clear to me that this woman, who is privy to some of my personal history, could not relate to my choices and was curious as to how I felt about them. I felt like I was under a microscope and being examined through the eyes of a careless, meddling, critic. I may have been reading her all wrong, but it felt as if she viewed my life as having little significance and absolutely nothing worthwhile to embrace. She acted greatly surprised when I told her I was very content with my life and would not do anything different, if given the opportunity. It irked me that she was looking at me with a critical point of view. Basically I sensed that she was flabbergasted with my response. My eyes focused upon her face and saw a look that asked "How could you possibly be okay with the status quo?" Perhaps her astonishment to my answer revealed more about how she felt about herself than how she felt about me. I wondered if perhaps she might actually be harboring regrets from her own past and simply assumed that everyone else would also. Reflecting on my Initial Reaction However, now that a few days have gone by and I've had more time to reflect, not on her question, but on my reaction to her question, I realize that I may not be entirely "okay" with how things are with me and my life in general. I'm certainly not happy when others look at me with critical intention. And although, intellectually, I know that I have no control over the way others view me, I can still get caught up in that old trap of wanting everyone to look favorably at me. As a child it was very important for me to have others think well of me. I took some hard knocks emotionally whenever I realized that someone didn't desire me as their friend. Ouch! I eventually learned that it was okay if someone didn't particularly care for me. I came to this realization only after I thought about certain children among my peers in my grade school classes whose personalities I didn't care for. If it was okay for me not to like everyone, then I certainly could not expect everyone to care for me. I came to the conclusion that it was okay not to be liked by everyone. You're okay. I'm okay. We don't have to be friends for us all to be okay. Reevaluating Past Life Lessons Life has a way of recycling its lessons to make sure we have learned them thoroughly. The insecure child inside me does care what others think about her. "What's not to like?" my inner child says to herself. Here I am, only a few weeks away from my fiftieth birthday, and the universe suddenly slaps me with a simple question that awakens in me the unnerving feeling that I need to reevaluate my current state of affairs for a second time. Am I truly walking a "path with heart," as Don Juan Matus would ask? What do you do when a person for whom I hold no great esteem, suddenly confronts me with words that brought certain childhood feelings bubbling back up to the very surface of my being? Just how deep is the need to be liked by our peers and the greater need to be acknowledged by them for having lived a worthy life buried in my psyche? I wonder. Don't Stick a Fork in Me - I'm Not Done Yet Now, as I am faced with reevaluating my strong desire to be regarded favorably by others, I have come to realize that I am most comfortable when I am not being regarded at all by people, rather than being regarded unfavorably. "See me kindly or please don't look at me" could easily be my motto. Unfortunately, we cannot all live under rocks and avoid uncomfortable confrontations. I must admit that this woman, who got under my skin with her rude questioning, actually offered me a gift. Now I get to look deeper inside and discover more about myself. Yes, that's a gift. A valuable gift! But, if you were to ask me the same questions: "Are you happy with your life?", would you change anything or do anything different?", no matter what the tone resounding in your voice, or intention revealed by your demeanor? My answer would be the same] Yes, I am content with my current life. I would not change a single thing. I take responsibility for all my past choices and value them for the life lessons they offer. Naturally, I'm not finished evolving yet. My life is not at a standstill. I'm a work in progress, so please don't stick a fork in me. I'm not quite done yet! How to Life Your Life Without Regrets Copyright © 2004 Phylameana lila Désy ]]> http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/01/living_a_life_without_regrets.html http://www.spiralvisions.com/2008/01/living_a_life_without_regrets.html Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:28:48 -0600
Reiki Body Massage

Giving your partner a Reiki massage is an openhearted and nurturing demonstration of your love. For some couples, it may be a good way to arouse each other sexually. For others, it may have a calming, relaxing effect, easing the stresses from the recipient's body and sending them right into a slumber pose. Whether you use it for foreplay or foresleep, Reiki massage is a wonderful way to be intimate with your partner.

The basic Reiki hand placements are not used while giving a massage. Reiki will naturally kick in during the session. For instance, you can lovingly give your partner a Reiki back rub:

1. Charge your (preferably organic) massage oils with Reiki energies. Sweet almond oil and jojoba oil are favorites for releasing stresses.

2. Have your partner lay on her stomach on the bed.

3. Cover the lower part of your partner's body with some warm towels so she will not be chilled.

4. Pour a handful of massage oil in your hands. Allow your Reiki hands to warm the oil.

5. Begin by smoothing your hands in slow, sweeping movements across your partner's neck, shoulders, and upper back.

6. Begin stroking and rubbing the neck and shoulders.

7. Continue kneading out any kinks or stresses as you move your hands down your partner's back.

8. Finish the massage by lightly scratching her skin surface with your fingernails in circular or figure-eight movements.

9. Lie down and snuggle up next to your partner.

Note: The back rub massage described here should not be used as therapy in a clinical setting or as a healing practice. Such behavior is not acceptable between a practitioner and a client and should be reserved for your intimate relationship.

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