In this Month's Newsletter
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Workshops & Events
At The Divine Mine, we are dedicated to assisting you in reaching your goals for healing and growth. Through our monthly workshop series, we offer you opportunities for physical healing, personal growth and deepened spiritual connection.
Please click on the blue links below to learn more about each workshop.
June 2010
Click here to go to our June workshop list on our wesbite.
Friday, June 4th: 6:30 - 8:30pm
CRYSTAL CLEAR MONTHLY MEDITATIONS
WITH THE ANGELS
Facilitator: Kristyne Dahl; Cost: $15
Saturday, June 5th; 7pm - 9pm
RISE AND SHINE MEDITATION
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $15
Sunday, June 6th; 9am - 5pm
REIKI MASTER LEVEL
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $262.25
Monday, June 7th; 6:30pm - 9:30pm
DISCOVERING YOUR TRUTH
Facilitator: Kristyne Dahl; Cost: $42
Friday, June 11th; 6:30 - 9:30pm
ANGEL FIRST AID
Facilitator: Kristyne Dahl; Cost: $42
Sat., June 12th; 10am – 5pm and Sun., June 13th; 10am – 5pm
MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES BASIC TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE
Facilitator: Kristyne Dahl; Cost: $525
Saturday, June 12th; 6:30pm - 9:30pm
LUNAR ASTROLOGY 101
Facilitator: Carl Klimuk; Cost: $42
Monday, June 14th; 6:30pm - 9:30pm
COMMUNING WITH NATURE WORKSHOP
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $42
Friday, June 18th; 6:30 - 8:30pm
TONING NIGHT
Facilitator: Natalie G; Cost $15
Saturday, June 19th; 6:30pm - 8:00pm
KIDS MEDITATION
Facilitators: Kristyne Dahl; Cost: $15
Sunday, June 20th; 9am - 5pm
REIKI LEVEL ONE
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $183.75
Sunday, June 20th; 7pm - 9pm
PAWS4BLISS FREE INTRO TALK
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: FREE
Monday, June 21st; 6:30 - 9:30pm
WORLD HEALING DAY & SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $15 donation
Thursday, June 24th; 7:00pm - 8:30pm
FULL MOON MEDITATION
Facilitators: Kristyne Dahl & Noah Purves-Smith; Cost: $15
Friday, June 25th; 7pm - 9pm
LIFE BLISS MEDITATION (NITHYA DYHAAN)
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: By Donation
Saturday, June 26th; 6:30pm - 8:30pm
ASTROLOGY BASICS
Facilitator: Carl Klimuk; Cost: $42
Sunday, June 27th; 10am - 5pm
CLAIRCOGNIZANT COURSE
Facilitator: Kristyne Dahl; Cost: $131.25
Sunday, June 27th; 7pm - 9pm
DIVINE JOURNEY MEDITATION
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $15
Monday, June 28th; 6:30pm - 9:30pm
CASTING A CIRCLE
Facilitator: Lasma Star; Cost: $42
Saturday, July 3rd; 7pm - 9pm
RISE AND SHINE MEDITATION
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $15
Sunday, July 4th; 9am - 5pm
REIKI LEVEL TWO
Facilitator: Susan Verhoogt; Cost: $262.25
Sunday, July 4th; 7pm - 9pm
NITHYA YOGA & LBP FREE INTRO TALK
Facilitator: Ma Ananda Sangavasini; Cost: FREE
To register for these workshops call 403-279-9555 or register online.
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Sponsored Events
The following events will be held at Sit Happens! #16, 2333 - 18 Avenue NE, Calgary. For more information visit: www.riseandshinehealing.com
Friday June 18th, 6:30-9:30pm
Introduction to Animal Communication *new*
Saturday June 26th, 7-9pm
Paws4Bliss free intro talk *new*
Sunday June 27th, 9am-5pm
Canine Reiki level 1
Fridays July 2nd – 23rd, 7:30pm-9pm
Canine Companion Mindfulness Meditations
Saturday July 24, 7-9pm
Paws4Bliss free intro talk*new*
Sunday July 25th, 9am – 5pm
Canine Reiki level 2
Friday August 6th, 6:30-9:30pm
Introduction to Animal Communication*new*
Saturday August 28th, 7-9pm
Paws4Bliss free intro talk*new*
Sunday August 29th, 9am – 5pm
Canine Reiki level 3
Fridays Sept 3rd – 24th, 7:30pm-9pm
Canine Companion Mindfulness Meditations
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Book of the Month
The Vortex: Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Cooperative Relationships
by Esther & Jerry Hicks
Includes a BONUS CD on the Law of Attraction!This Leading Edge work by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present The Teachings of Abraham, will help you understand every relationship you are currently involved in as well as every relationship you have ever experienced.This book uncovers a myriad of false premises that are at the heart of every uncomfortable relationship issue, and guides you to a clear understanding of the powerful creative Vortex that has already assembled the relationships that you have desired. Abraham will show you how to enter that Vortex, where you will rendezvous with everything and everyone you have been looking for.Abraham says: “It is our desire to help you to solve the mystery of those seemingly impossible relationships; to sort out the details of joyously sharing your planet with billions of others; to rediscover the beauty of your differences; and, most of all, to reestablish the most important relationship of all: your relationship with the Eternal, Non-Physical Source that is really you.“It is our desire that you experience an enhanced appreciation of your planet; your body; your family; your friends; your enemies; your government; your systems; your food; your finances; your animals; your work and your play; your purpose; your Source; your Soul; your past, your future, and your present. . . ."
About the Authors
New York Times best-selling authors Esther and Jerry Hicks produce the Leading Edge Abraham-Hicks teachings on the Art of Allowing our natural Well-Being to come forth. Open workshops held in up to 60 cities per year inspire a regular flow of Abraham books, CDs, and DVDs.
Click here to purchase "The Vortex" on the Divine Mine online store.
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CD of the Month
Gratitude - Relaxing Native American Flute Music
By David & Steve Gordon
Soothe your spirit - Become transported to an ancient land where the sun sets in warm hues of perfect stillness. Fluid melodies of soaring Native American flute bathed reverberating Shamanic atmospheres, keyboard textures and occasional nature sounds carry you to a deeply nourishing place of rest. Acclaimed masters of healing music, David & Steve Gordon (Sacred Earth Drums, Garden of Serenity) have created a entirely new form of relaxing music that combines Native American flute music with soothing meditation music. The result is deeply calming music that is organic, spontaneous, serene and filled with spirit. You'll want to return again and again to this wonderful source of inner renewal and inspiration. This breathlessly beautiful ambient music will aid you in your journey — use it for meditation, massage, yoga, sleep and relaxation. Welcome home - You know this music because it echoes in the canyons of your soul.
Click here to purchase "Gratitude" on the Divine Mine online store.
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Tea of the Month
Monks Blend Tea
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Medium bodied and flavoury with piquant Ceylon character. Blended with natural flavor oils of vanilla and grenadine, which impart a smooth and unique heavenly flavor. |
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Luxury black tea, Calendula + Sunflower petals, Natural flavors.
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Certainly a ‘mysterious’ blend despite being a delicious mixture of grenadine and vanilla. Perhaps first created by Tibetan monks – infused with universal life energy, this tea is a perfect all day treat; sweet and toasty with a touch of dryness and a subtle bouquet. Originally, it is believed that this blend was developed by monks to support their life’s desires, especially the work that they did all by hand. Tea is an item that these monks considered good for the soul. Franciscan monks used to drink this tea to keep them awake during long periods of meditation. It is fair to say that this is an ancient and harmonious blend, as it is also used by Buddhist and Taoist monks.
What type of tea do we use, how do we flavor the tea and why do we use natural flavors? Firstly... we only use high grown teas from the top 3 tea growing regions of Sri Lanka - Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva. These three high-grown districts produce flavorful teas that have classic ‘Ceylon’ tea character which is noted by floral bouquet and flavor notes, touches of mild astringency, bright coppery color and, most importantly - perfect for use as the base tea of our flavored teas. (We have tested teas from various other origins around the world as base stock for our flavored teas, but none of these teas made the grade.) Dimbula and the western estates of Nuwara Eliya have a major quality peak during Jan/Feb, whereas Uva and the eastern estates of Nuwara Eliya have their peak in July/Aug. This ‘dual peak period’ allow us to buy the best for our flavored tea blends several times during the year, ensuring top quality and freshness.
Secondly... we use flavoring oils not crystals to give the tea drinker an olfactory holiday before indulging in a liquid tea treat. Thirdly… we specify natural flavors. High quality tea tastes good and natural flavors do not mask the natural taste of the high grown Ceylon tea. (The norm for many making flavored tea is to use overpowering artificial flavors, which can be used to hide lower quality tea). Natural flavors do not leave an aftertaste giving the tea a clean and true character. It should be noted that natural flavors tend to be somewhat ‘soft ‘ and the flavors slightly muted, but for many this is a refreshing change and one of the desired attributes of our naturally flavored teas.
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Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea ‘straight-up’.
Iced tea-brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or ‘milky’ when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
  
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We have great gift ideas for teachers and grads!
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Spotlight on Services:
Palm Readings
 Palmistry is an ancient art thought to have originated in the East more than 5000 years ago. The interpretation of the general characteristics of one's hands, the study of the lines, their patterns and other formations and marks, which appear on the palms and fingers, can tell you about the major events in a person’s life and give some insight into the possibilities of the future. Palmistry may relate to the personality, talents, mental and physical conditions, subconsciously planned lifestyle tendencies and modes of interaction with others.
Reader: Susan Lippert
60 minute reading.................................................$60
30 minute reading.................................................$40
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Going on an Inner Vacation
By Susan Verhoogt, Reiki Master & Intuitive Life Coach @ the Divine Mine
The weather is warming up, the sun is shining and one can feel the excitement growing in the air. Vacation time is here! People are cleaning out their motor homes and campers after a long, cold winter, ready to go on an adventure. Ready to venture out, enjoy and have fun.
A few days ago I was looking out the window and saw a beautiful motor home drive by – off on an adventure. Just that sight made me ponder over the idea of vacation. How strange, that we work all year, day in day out, only to have a few weeks of the year to enjoy our ‘freedom’. We do this year after year, set money aside for our pension so that when we reach the right age, we can retire and enjoy our freedom. It is commonly known that quite a few people feel unnecessary when they retire, they get bored, and wish they could work again. How bizarre – when we work we want to take off, and when we can have the time off we want to work again.
As “coincidence” has it, right after I noticed this I came across a few talks on you tube by Paramahamsa Nithyananda about this phenomenon of going on vacation and freedom. He explains beautifully why it is that we want to go to an unknown place. Deep inside all of us is an underlying feeling of always longing for a holiday. The interesting thing is, a lot of the time once we reach the destination we are somehow not able to totally relax and enjoy. Why is that?
Right before I moved to Canada from Holland nine years ago my colleague then told me: No matter where you go, there you are! And he was right! Where ever we go, we carry with us the identity of who we think we are. When we travel with family we still play our role – we behave in ways that they expect us to based on who we’ve been. That is also the reason why we feel the desire to go somewhere new, where nobody knows us, where we can sort of ‘re-invent’ ourselves. It may look outwardly that we are just enjoying the scenery, but in truth we want a break from ourselves – the identification with who we think we are.
What if vacation is not a geographical place, but simply a state of mind? You can be on a vacation 24/7, even if you are working in the office. You can be retired now, regardless of your age. When we relax from our identity, of who we think we are, of who we think others see us, of how we think society wants us to be, we can experience this freedom. It is not difficult; simply become totally centered in your being. How? Surround yourself with ‘positivity’ as much as you can – inspiring music, people, etc. To the best of your ability, bathe your 5 senses in beauty – what you hear, see, smell, taste and feel. Avoid watching or listening to the news, and avoid gossip. Most of all: be completely present in your physical body. Whatever the experiences are through the five senses, experience them completely. Don’t stress about it and think: oh no, I can’t do that, I’ll forget! I won’t have the time to do that!
No. Just whenever you think about it, place your awareness on your experience. That’s all. Most of all: Just Enjoy! Relax, and enjoy the practice. That is enough.
To view one of the you tube clips mentioned in the article please visit http://www.youtube.com/lifeblissfoundation
Susan will be facilitating the following workshops and meditations this month: Saturday, June 5th: Rise & Shine Mediation, Sunday, June 6th: Reiki Master Level, Monday, June 14th: Communing with Nature Workshop, Sunday, June 20th: Reiki Level 1, Monday, June 21st: World Healing Day & Summer Solstice Celebration, Friday June 25th: Life Bliss Meditation, Sunday, June 27th: Divine Journey Meditation.
Click here to learn more about Susan and the services she provides.
Formal Name Change
Hereby I would like to let you know that I have received my spiritual name from Paramahamsa Nithyananda when I was in India. I am legally going to change my name. My new name is: Ma Ananda Sangavasini, or Sangavasini for short. “Sanga” means “community” and “Vasini” means “dweller” in sanskrit. So the translation for my whole name is “Blissful Dweller of the Sanga”. Nithyananda meditates on your energy and the name that he gives is the name that resonates with your life path, it will remind you every time someone speaks your name.
I feel very blessed with such a beautiful name as it feels like this name is perfect for me. Anybody who knows me knows how much I enjoy being in the community and connecting with people!
Many Blessings,
Sangavasini (formerly known as Susan Verhoogt)
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Sun in Gemini 2010
By Carl Klimuk, Astrologer, Master Herbologist & Wholistic Practitioner @ the Divine Mine
Aries
Find time to be creative & have more fun, let your imagination be your guide. This is also a good time to practice being more spontaneous. If you’ve been putting something off for awhile this is a good time to get things started, initiating and beginning new projects or ideas will bring great results. Express your courageous side more, allow your leadership qualities to shine!
Taurus
Find the comfort in routine this month. This will be a work related period for you, a good time to organize yourself. Budget your time, energy & money. Balance the books. Find the pleasure in your work; find ways to work smarter not harder. Focus on improving your health; this is a great time to change bad dietary habits for the better.
Gemini
Happy birthday Gemini! A very social month awaits you, don’t be surprised if you feel like you’re playing catch up with many people with whom you haven’t seen or spoken to in awhile. This is a good time to strengthen partnerships in your life or to forge new ones. Communicate more with a loved one, share your thoughts & ideas with them. Take a balanced perspective on things, try to see the other side of an issue more, practice diplomacy.
Cancer
This is a problem solving time for you, secrets & mysteries are revealed. Share new found insights with others. You may find yourself feeling more protective of what’s yours. This is a good time to resolve emotional conflicts, don’t be afraid to share your feelings with someone. You may also find emotional comfort through intimacy. This is a great time for you to share your skills, gifts & talents.
Leo
You’re in teacher mode this month Leo, share your thoughts, ideas, philosophies & knowledge in some way. Expand your generosity with others & also be more generous with yourself, find a balance between the two. Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get away for a bit, take a road trip, go for a nature walk, or escape through reading a good book or watching a film.
Virgo
This is a good time to organize areas of your life that have been neglected as of late, set your priorities straight especially when it comes to budgeting your time, energy & money. This is also a great time to do repair work, whether it’s a kitchen faucet or a relationship take the time to mend & heal areas of your life that require a strong structure. It’s another career month, so don’t be surprised if you’re putting a few extra hours at work, keep your work & family life balanced.
Libra
Take the initiative at becoming more of a peacemaker within your relationships. Don’t be surprised if you find that more friends are coming to you this month looking for advice on a personal issue or simply needing a shoulder to cry on. This is a good month for social gatherings & invitations. Make someone feel beautiful about themselves or beautify the world around you.
Scorpio
Let the artist in you come out! This is a good month for you to share your gifts, skills & talents in some way. Take the time to appreciate all of the good that is around you, this will bolster your faith in the world and in yourself. Take the time to get sufficient sleep as dreams will be particularly powerful this month, this is also a good time to cleanse & detoxify your body or let go of things that are holding you down in other areas of your life.
Sagittarius
Independence & the freedom to explore yourself will be key themes this month. This is a good time to learn & educate yourself about you! Dedicate time for personal growth, try to better yourself in anyway you can. This is not a time for pessimism but optimism. Focus on your strengths not your weaknesses; this is a time to bolster your leadership qualities & decision making capacities. Kickstart new projects or ideas, it is a seed planting time for you.
Capricorn
Set your priorities straight this month, organize more leisure time. Stop and smell the roses a little more often. If you’ve been overspending or overconsuming in any area of your life this is a good time to tighten the belt a bit, a little discipline can go a long way. Don’t focus too much energy on what you don’t have rather experience more gratitude for what you do have.
Aquarius
This is an ideas month for you, inventive & unique ideas will come in droves this month. Your mind will be sharper & clear, a good time for brainstorming. You may be more talkative than usual; a need to share thoughts will be strong. Socialize, go to the library or bookstore, surf the internet a bit more often, anything that will allow your mind to open will be beneficial.
Pisces
This month there will be a need to escape within your home or escape away from your home! Intuition will be strong and so will emotional sensitivity. Find the beauty within your home or family structures or try and beautify your home, a good time for spring cleaning. Let go of unwanted emotional baggage. Spend some nice quite time within your home, sleep & meditation will help clear any emotional confusion.
Carl will be facilitating a Lunar Astrology 101 Workshop on Saturday, June 12th. Carl also facilitates an Astrology Basics Workshop on Saturday, June 26th.
Click here to learn more about Carl and the services he provides.
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