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Here's to Your Magnificence - Inspiration
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Issue 82 - Valentine Edition
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IN THIS ISSUE
Greetings
Shamanism Revisted by Debbie "Takara" Shelor
Oprah Shares The Secret by Debbie "Takara" Shelor
Quest for Magnificence, Women & The Sea, Hawaii, March
2007
Jonathan Goldman's World Sound Healing Day
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GREETINGS:
Delighted
to be connecting with you again.
What a
grand and glorious adventure we are all on.
Big news
in my neck of the woods. After 9 years of marriage, Raven
and I have transitioned our relationship into something else.
As one of my first teachers, Stuart Wilde, used to say, "Relationships
are for growth, not for life." Nine is completion and
our marriage has definitely gone through a significant series
of milestones. So for the next few months we'll be figuring
out what it all means and what it looks like for us. We are
still very dear friends and our son, Jes, is incredibly important
to both of us. We simply have different paths to walk and
they no longer require that the other be by our side in the
way we once were. Of course as quickly as things are shifting
these days, we could very well end up together again as a
couple. Only time will tell.
Raven
is best reached on his cell at 505-913-0199. He is still offering
most things listed on the Spirit
of Nature website.
My work
is now primarily being offered on the websites for Dolphin
Empowerment (http://www.dolphinempowerment.com) and Dancing
Dolphin Essences (http://www.dancing-dolphin-essences.)
I'm developing a brand new workshop and boy will it knock
your socks off. Those lucky individuals joining me for the
Quest for Magnificence, Women and the Sea - the wild dolphin
swim in Hawaii at the end of March - will be the first to
experience the new energies and technologies. This is an entirely
new level of connection with your higher self and Creator.
Check
out Dolphin Empowerment
(http://www.dolphinempowerment.com). I've completely redone
the website. Be sure to click on Meditations and visit the
section for David Adams and be prepared to join in the Golden
Water Activation Meditation and the Global Marine Meditation
at Spring Equinox.
May you
be blessed in the radiance of the One. May you find joy, inspiration,
and upliftment in these words.
Close
your eyes for a moment. Take a few slow deep breaths and center
yourself. Allow your Higher Self and guides to use this communication
to assist you. Feel their loving, joy-filled, healing energy
being poured into you and your world in this moment. Find
something you are grateful for. From that space, read these
words and allow them to bless both you and your life.
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SHAMANISM
REVISITED
by Debbie "Takara" Shelor
I've been
practicing shamanism for years. I didn't really know that
was what I could call it until recently. I had the opportunity
to participate at Sandra Ingerman's workshop as part of the
Conference on Shamanism held in Santa Fe. Years ago I read
her book on Soul Retrieval. The essences of Inner Child and
Shaman's Dream and some of the technologies offered in Freeway
to Freedom include bits that I gained from that wisdom
along with tons of other insights and direct information from
my own inner wisdom.
When I
first "woke up" to spirituality and began studying,
meditating, and pursuing what might be termed a masters or
Ph.D. in esoteric and metaphysical studies, part of that journey
involved medicine wheels and guided journeys. It was a powerful
time and I learned alot.
Using
the term "shamanism" wasn't really something I felt
drawn to do, however. Everyone I knew, including Raven, who
actively pursued, studied, and practiced shamanism have a
strong tie with the indigenous earth-based cultures around
the globe. They are either native themselves, part native
(like Raven), hang out with natives, study with natives, etc.
None of that has ever been my calling.
So when
I attended Sandra's workshop and heard her years of wisdom
about what shamanism is, how it's practiced, and some of the
"shamanic journeys" she lead us through, I just
had to laugh. Its the same stuff I've been doing and teaching,
literally, for years.
It always
makes me smile when I get confirmation from a recognized authority
about what I've been doing and getting directly myself.
The exercise
I made up (was inspired with while in meditation) about Meeting
Your Dolphin Guide that you experienced when you read my eBook
Dancing with Dolphins is nothing more than a shamanic journey
where the practitioner enters the lower world through water
- a classic method of entry according to Sandra. (Dancing
with Dolphins is free when you join the mailing list.)
One of
these days I'll record the guided meditations I've developed
for working with earth, air, fire and water. They are all
completely unique and the method of connection is based on
the element being worked with. Some of them involve shape
shifting and flying and a bunch of other really cool things
that I began doing with my very first guided meditation. For
some of us it's like riding a bike. Once someone points you
at the starting block, next thing you know you are running
marathons.
It was
also very powerful the day Raymon Grace confirmed my suspicions
about the issue facing a particular young man. I'd been dowsing
with a friend, tuning into what was up with a young man she
was working with, and all of a sudden I said, "I think
he has a shattered field" which we then confirmed by
dowsing. The next day, my friend got a call from Raymon Grace
- an extremely well recognized professional dowser and teacher
- who had also been tuning in about the same young man. Raymon
said "He has a shattered field." Wow. The whole
shattered field idea was new territory for me at the time.
So it was almost bizarre to hear a professional dowser talking
about it and taking steps to correct it. I had never heard
about it, read about it or had any prior conscious knowledge
of it prior to discovering that I myself had a shattered field
and then recognizing a few days later that this young man
had the same issue as well. If you do the Daily
Harmony exercise (http://www.dancing-dolphin-essences.com/DailyHarmony.htm)
it takes care of a shattered field issue for you.
Most of
you know the story about Daniel Jacob and I and how we used
to write practically the same information. It was pretty odd
and sometimes downright unsettling.
Whenever
I write an article or put together a newsletter, I just sit
down at the computer, slow down my brain waves into a meditative
state, and begin to type. I usually have an idea of where
the article is beginning, but I never know where it will lead,
how it will twist and turn and what will be the main focus
or point in the end.
For a
few months in a row this is what happened. I would write an
article. Just as I was publishing it in the newsletter and
sending it out to the world, I would receive an email with
the latest channeling by the Reconnections through Daniel
Jacob. The topic would be the same and even the examples we
used would be identical. We were definitely tapping into the
same band of consciousness. It is one of the reasons I can
recommend him so highly. We are working with the same basic
information and resonance. It is also the reason that he and
his clients gain such benefit from Dancing Dolphin Essences.
Are you
getting confirmation that you are also on track?
I'm not
saying you should seek a great deal of input outside yourself.
But if life isn't working. If you are unhappy, unhealthy,
seem to be lacking in flow, it is often a good idea to seek
council and help from another. We are in a time of community
and no-one is being asked to do it alone anymore.
You can
also get confirmation from your Higher Self and guides within
your own body. Some people have the ability to feel within
their body if something is "truth" or not. The feeling
inside is different for truth than for non-truth. I get chills
that run up and down and all over my body when I speak truth.
It is an internal form of confirmation.
When you
are in alignment with the flow of the Universe, you feel happy
and at peace. When you are not in alignment with the flow
of the Universe, you feel unhappy and upset, worried, stressed,
agitated, angry, victimized, etc. These are your feelings
indicating to you what is true and untrue.
What can
you do to be in alignment?
Connect
with nature.
When was
the last time you stood on the earth in gratitude and observed
the sunrise or the sunset? Sunrise was glorious this morning.
The entire world was pink for a few magical moments.
Practice
a form of devotion.
What do
you read first thing in the morning or last thing before bed?
I have a set of books that feed my mind powerful, loving,
God conscious thoughts. Some of my favorites are The Life
and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East, The Jesus Code
and other books by John Randolph Price and many more. You
can find them in the Spirit
of Nature online bookstore (http://www.spiritofnature.org/books.htm)
or at your local retailer.
Quiet
your mind from all the mayhem and chatter.
Practice
a daily meditation. I practice a form of transcendental meditation
using a mudra (particular body posture and hand position)
along with a mantra (a series of sounds or words repeated
in the mind). Sometimes I take a quiet walk in a forest. Others
do Tai Chi or yoga as a moving meditation.
We have
concluded that Dancing Dolphin Essences shift you in multiple
ways including assisting your emotions to be more uplifted
and balanced and your brain to be more relaxed and meditatively
peaceful. And they don't take 20 minutes to do it either.
In some cases the shift only takes seconds.
Be thankful.
Instead
of focusing on what is wrong with this person, this body,
this situation, this job, this . . . Find what is good, and
right, and true. Be thankful every moment of every day. Every
moment you are in prayer - sending a signal out to the universe
about who you are and what you want in life. Your thoughts
and feelings about everything are what you send and receive.
Notice the good. Bless those in your life. Smile and ask for
blessings for the people you encounter during the day. Be
love. Send love. Think love. And the world becomes a glorious,
happy, wonder filled place to be.
Blessings,
Deb
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OPRAH
SHARES THE SECRET
by Debbie "Takara" Shelor
It was
great to see The Secret showcased on Oprah yesterday. Like
many people in the metaphysical community, I heard about and
saw the movie very early on. In case you haven't heard of
it, The Secret is the probably the hottest word-of-mouth spiritual
growth sensation to hit the planet since The Celestine Prophecy.
It was originally a movie about the teachings of Abraham channeled
by Ester Hicks and included clips of her speaking. It contained
various well known people who apply The Law of Attraction
successfully and thus live a life of happiness, peace, prosperity,
health, love, etc.
The movie
has been completely redone and I'm told the original version
is no longer available. They took out Esther Hicks and the
Teachings of Abraham and made it much more main stream. It
is selling like ice cream on a hot summer day. It is a good
video. It is teaching what I, and numerous others, have been
writing about and teaching for a long time. You are the creator
of your reality. What you think, feel, and do cause your reality
to be the way it is. And you have the power to change it.
Click
here to get your own copy of The Secret (http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=139591).
Raven
and I shared a great conversation with Jonathan and Andi Goldman
over dinner one night talking about The Secret. We all had
about the same thing to say about it. The information is good.
But they fail to mention that every person on the movie is
a marketing superstar. They aren't people sitting around in
the lotus position visualizing the reality they desire. Sure
they are doing that too. But they aren't waiting around for
the universe to dump a million dollars in their lap. The are
taking massive action toward their goals and they won't stop
until they have achieved their dreams.
I thought
it was wonderful that although they left that out of the video,
it was discussed at length on Oprah's show. They also got
into the importance of growing spiritually - which was defined
as the need to bring the subconscious out into the conscious.
And also the critical piece about forgiveness and healing
the past.
If you
aren't happy and whole, then The Secret doesn't work.
If you
harbor resentment, anger, blame, or guilt about a person or
event from the past, then The Secret doesn't work.
As long
as you are busy judging yourself or another, The Secret doesn't
work.
You have
to be willing to take responsibility for what is happening
in your life - your health, your finances, your relationships,
your career. What you focus on, you manifest.
These
are the areas I often teach. All of it is important. And all
of it is discussed, along with very powerful and effective
tools for letting go of the past, in my eBook
Freeway to Freedom (http://www.dolphinempowerment.com/spiralingbook.htm).
If you
want to be happy. If you want to be free. If you want your
life to work. If you want to experience positive changes in
health, wealth, career, love, or something else, then you
must grow personally and spiritually. There is no other way.
I didn't sit on a mountain top asking the Universe how to
help myself and others with these pressing life issues just
to amuse myself - although sometimes life is fairly amusing.
I asked. The Universe answered. The technologies work. The
rest is up to you.
Blessings,
Deb
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QUEST
FOR MAGNIFICENCE, WOMEN & THE SEA
with Debbie and Millie, Hawaii, March 2007
There
are a few spots left for the women's journey to The Big Island,
Hawaii, March 25th through 31st, 2007.
You are
being called to step into the truth of who you really are.
Embody the love, the Light, the very essence of Divinity that
is you. You will be supported on all levels by legions of
guides, angels, nature spirits, and more as you embark on
this journey of transformation. Do you have any idea what
it is like to be completely enveloped in love? That is what
you are signing up for..
What a
grand and glorious adventure you will experience:
- Frolicking
with wild dolphins
- Basking
in the radiance of the Divine Feminine
- Spiritual
upliftment and unfolding at such an accelerated level it
will take your breath away.
And delightfully,
the dolphins and others will be there to assist you in harmonizing,
balancing, and calibrating to the new exquisite frequencies
you will be experiencing.
Included
in your journey:
- beautiful accommodations for 6 nights in a double occupancy
ocean view room
- on-island transportation
- introductory snorkel session at a reef with fabulous fish
and turtles
- 4 dolphin encounter/whale watching boat trips including
drinks, snacks, and a sandwich lunch
- 3 dinners including a Hawaiian luau
- 3 group insight and energy transference sessions with Debbie
and Millie
- dolphin story telling and driftwood painting sessions with
Roberta Goodman (our fabulous dolphin guide)
- free time to inner reflect, shop, enjoy the glorious surroundings
of the tropics
- a trip to the national park to enjoy the lava fields
- support materials to assist with your integration process
once you complete your journey (set of 4 Dancing Dolphin Essence
Aromatherapy Roll-ons, your Quest For Magnificence Workbook,
etc. - value $120)
Visit
this link for details, photos, and to register for the wild
dolphin swim in Hawaii with Takara and Millie (http://www.dolphinempowerment.com/dolphintrip.htm).
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JONATHAN GOLDMAN'S
WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY
The 5th Annual
WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY
FEB. 14, 2007
"The Sound Heard Around the World"
Sounding an "AH" for planetary peace!
WHAT: World Sound Healing Day—The Sound Heard Around
the World. For five minutes, sound healers, meditators, peace
activists and lovers of all humanity and sentient consciousness
will send a Sonic Valentine to the Earth with the heartsound
“AH” filled with the intention of Peace and Love!
(visit: &&www.healingsounds.com to for more information
on this event and to download an “AH” sound you
can tone along with)
WHEN: February 14, 2007, join Jonathan Goldman, the Sound
Healers Association and thousands of people throughout the
planet as they tone an "AH" together for five minutes
during that day, projecting the energy of Light & Love
throughout the Planet. We have found that creating a Global
Sacred Sound any time within a 24 hour period on the planet
will create a coherent waveform that will affect the entire
Earth. Therefore, any time you feel guided to sound for Planetary
Peace on February 14th is a good time! You will actually experience
generating a field of transformational energy as this occurs.
In addition, local toning groups will be occurring throughout
the Earth at various times during that day with the intention
of assisting planetary consciousness through sound. There
will also be several global toning events occurring via the
Internet during that day, including at noon Eastern Time on
www.healthylife.net and at 9 PM ET on &&www.allonenow.org.
WHY: To
project peace throughout the planet. What better way to celebrate
this joyous day of Valentine’s Day then to project Peace
to Mother Earth and generate peaceful energy throughout the
planet with sound! Sound coupled with intention has the ability
to heal and transform. We will sound an “AH” sending
a “Wave” of Sound that will resonate throughout
the planet. Now is the time for you to be part of the Celestial
Choir and resonate together for &&World Sound Healing
Day. We can create major positive shifts on our beloved planet.
Through sounding together we will make a difference.
HOW: Sound the heart sound “AH” for 5 minutes
We will simply sound an “AH” filled with the intention
of Peace and Love for 5 minutes at a time that is convenient
for you. The “AH” is a universal, non-denominational
heart sound that when projected with focused energy is extremely
powerful and effective. For more information which you may
find useful, please visit this link: &&www.healingsounds.com.
There you will find a "Planetary Healing Sounds"
section with articles on suggested sounds, visualizations
and toning techniques as well as an “AH” sound
you can download and tone along with.
AND: Pass this message on. If it’s appropriate, forward
this announcement about this event to your mailing list. Tell
your friends and loved ones to join our Celestial Choir and
help bring peace to the planet. There will be sound healing
events throughout the world. Previous World Sound Healing
Days were extraordinarily successful. We truly made a difference
to the planet with our Sound, our Light and Our Love.
Last year's World Sound Healing Day was a tremendous success,
creating powerful positive vibrational shifts for the planet.
Please join us again in the co-creation of this event, projecting
Light and Love through Sound and help make a difference!
Many blessings
to your journey,
Deb
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(c) 2007 Spirit of Nature
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