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When we travel at the speed of love, we choose to live in a frequency of unconditional love. Today, most of us travel at the frequency of fear and live with a victim consciousness. When we’re traveling at the fear frequency, no matter how fast we go, we can never get to our destination. The victim consciousness is based on the premise: “I have no choice.” Traveling at the speed of love means taking our power back.We’re actually in a different universe when we travel at the speed of love. Our world is not a menacing, threatening race geared to cheat death. It becomes, at any moment, so satisfying that if this were our last moment on Earth, that would be okay.This is not to say that change is easy. To travel at the speed of love might require a complete paradigm shift in the way you look at your everyday existence. In this fascinating book, Sonia Choquette provides a practical, in-the-trenches guide that will reveal how you can reprogram your brain and change your life for the better.Ask yourself this question: What frequency are you traveling on right now?

About the Author

Sonia Choquette is a world-renowned author, storyteller, vibrational healer, and six-sensory spiritual teacher in international demand for her guidance, wisdom, and capacity to heal the soul. She’s the author of several best-selling books, including Diary of a Psychic, Ask Your Guides, and Trust Your Vibes; and numerous audio programs and card decks.

Click here to purchase "Traveling at the Speed of Lovet" on the Divine Mine online store.

Radiance

By Jaya Lakshmi

Refresh your spirit with soothing mantra music with original India- meets-Celtic sound. Blissful vocals, Spanish guitar, Celtic Flute and Cello create a nourishing vibe for yoga, relaxation or the healing arts. Radiance is produced once again by Steve Gordon (Yoga Planet, Buddha Lounge, Drum Prayer) and features top-notch global guest artists such as Deva Priyo (Lost at Last) on Spanish Guitar and Sarod, Vince McClellan on Bansuri, Native American and Celtic Flutes and Nishya Calkin-Godfrey on Cello. This deeply inspiring album is very acoustic, intimate and has beautiful simplicity that is really moving. Lakshmi sings with the deep inner peace that comes from many years of leading kirtans in yoga studios and concerts throughout the country. Quieter and more serene than her previous albums, the music creates a soothing mood perfect for yoga, meditation and relaxing. Lakshmi's song writing is her best yet, with many beautiful melodies that will leave you with a tranquil glow.

Click here to purchase "Radiance" on the Divine Mine online store.

A heavenly tea with maple sweetness, blackberry pungency, full flavored Assam and a mystery
green tea.

Promotes natural self-healing
Balances the energies in the body
Releases blocks and suppressed feelings
Treats symptoms as well as causes of disease
Strengthens immune system
Balances organs and glands, and their bodily functions
Clears toxins
Relieves pain
Enhances personal awareness and promotes spiritual

Each healing experience is unique to the individual. After an energy healing treatment, most people report a sense of calm and peace. Other responses include:

Reduced physical pain
Increased vitality
Balancing of the emotions
Increased mental clarity
Greater inner awareness and connectedness growth

Practitioners:
Susan Lippert - RMT, Reiki Master & Reflexologist
Susan Verhoogt - Reiki Master & Intuitive Life Coach

Instructor: Stacey Watson
Time: Mondays, 9:00am
Dates: May 10, 2010 - Monday, June 21st (6 classes)
Investment: $13/class ($78) if registered by May 5th;
$15/class ($90) after May 5th. Click here to register online.

Instructor: Stacey Watson
Time: Mondays, 1:00pm
Dates: May 10, 2010 - Monday, June 21st (6 classes)
Investment: $13/class ($78) if registered by May 5th;
$15/class ($90) after May 5th. Click here to register online.

When hearing the word “meditation” we might think about things like peace, bliss, no thoughts, relaxation, well-being. Some people think that meditation is really hard, that we need to take time to do it – time that is already scarce in our busy lives. We might think that meditation takes a lot of effort; that with a lot of practice, one day, we might achieve this blissful, peaceful state that meditation is supposed to bring us. But we still have a long way to go! With a big sigh we might realize that we just don’t have time or energy for one more thing on our already overflowing to do list.

The interesting thing is that meditation is actually not another thing to do. It is simply an experience of our being, our connection to the source without any obstruction of the mind. We are this stillness, this peace, at the core of our being. The thing is, we keep ourselves so busy with doing things without being present, that we do not experience this feeling. This is because the being is clouded over by the mind. In Buddhism they have a beautiful symbolism: Our being is like the sky, and our mind is like the clouds. The sky is still, unmovable, while the clouds come and go, always moving. The sky does not pick and choose as to what clouds are allowed to pass through it. They are just wo different experiences; unmoving sky and moving clouds. That’s all. So simple. It doesn’t make the clouds bad; they simply do what they are designed to do. Same as with the mind. The mind is not a bad thing. It also simply does what it is designed to do – it moves. When we enter into the observation of this movement, we become like the sky. We enter into our being nature. Simply put, we can say that a meditative state is when one is in complete acceptance of the present moment without picking and choosing, completely at peace with whatever is happening.

Please don’t get me wrong – meditation does not mean vegetation! In other words, it does not mean that one stops taking action. On the contrary - the action will be more fruitful!

Meditation techniques can help us realize we are already where we are trying to get to; that we are already who we are trying to become. Meditation techniques are like a flash light that can help us find the way through the darkness back to our own light.

Can Everyone Learn Meditation?
You don’t have to learn meditation. You are already a meditator! Just remember any moment in your life when you have experienced extreme beauty. The sun rising suddenly from behind a mountain. Or the first time you hear an inexpressibly lovely piece of music. At such moments, suddenly, you become still, wordless, totally aware. Haven’t we all experienced such moments?

That moment is meditation.

- Paramahamsa Nithyananda

Susan will be facilitating the following workshops and meditations this month: Saturday, May 1st: Rise & Shine Mediation, Sunday, May 9th: Reiki Level 2, Saturday & Sunday May 15 & 16: Life Bliss Program Level One, Monday, May 17th: Blissful Gratitude, Sunday, May 23rd: Reiki Level 3, Friday May 23rd: Life Bliss Meditation, Sunday, May 30th: Divine Journey Meditation.

In Tantra, the feminine form of the divine is called Shakti. Shakti, who is sometimes known as the ‘Goddess of Energy,’ is the very energy source that makes our whole universe come into being, she is the life giver. Shiva, the masculine form of the divine, is sometimes known as the ‘God of Form,’ what we experience as form is an extension of Shiva. According to Tantra our universe exists because of the dance between Shiva and Shakti, Shiva manifests as form but only because there is an energy source that facilitates it (Shakti). Our Universe’s existence is dependant on Shakti, and in an uncanny way, this is mirrored in human existence when a mother gives life to a child. Although Shiva should be honored in his own way because there would be no Universe without him as well, Tantra is a way of living devoted to honoring the Shakti that lies within all things.

In Western culture, it seems evident that we are progressively escaping a paradigm of egoistic masculine dominance. I still feel that many of the gifts the feminine provide are sometimes under appreciated. Women provide this innate wisdom, natural intuition, and energizing beauty/radiance that most (if not all) people find uplifting and inspiring. Think of how many people were touched by the love and beauty of Princess Diana, her energy inspired the whole world. In addition, women endure pregnancy, child birth, and menstrual cycles which are instrumental in sustaining our species existence. I feel so much compassion for women because of the inherent challenging hormonal and emotional fluctuations that come with these experiences. This is an immense service women provide the world and for this I extend my deepest heartfelt gratitude.

I don’t have children myself, but recently I observed a dear friend and a co worker undergo pregnancies. Seeing their experiences on a personal level has helped me develop a new found appreciation for what mothers endure. One night I watched my friend wake up every two hours to feed her hungry son and was awestruck upon observing the sacrifice that mothers make to feed their child. Regardless of fatigue a mother still lovingly responds to her child’s every need. Seeing this unconditional form of loving has been so inspiring to me.

I have always thoroughly enjoyed being of service to others, but upon observing the love and devotion that mothers are capable of it has inspired me to a whole new level. I am fully committed to serving the world in every way I can, especially when it comes to nurturing the feminine. I recognize that what women and the world really want from me is unwavering love, humor, confidence, awareness, presence, strength, and integrity and I insist on embodying this every day, in every way I can as my way of giving back.

Women, thank you for what you do. I have endless respect for you and will be eternally grateful for your service to the world.

Happy Mother's Day!

Aries
This is a month for you to find ways to express your thoughts and ideas. Exploration beckons, whether that means taking a road trip, mini vacation or exploring a good book, immersing yourself in a cultural activity or just being creative. Find some time to have fun, no matter what activity that you are doing, at the very least make the time to play more.

Taurus
Explore areas within your relationships that need some healing, fixing up or work. This is a good time to examine what it is that you really want or need within your relationships. This is also a good time to bring balance & stability to neglected areas of your life, start positive new habits, beautify yourself or your environment, clean your house and or your body.

Gemini
This is somewhat of a working month for you where you’ll find a need to share more of your skills, gifts & talents in a work related capacity. This is also a good month to clear out unwanted garbage, whether it is in your working or living environment to your body. Cleansing, de-toxification & healing are key words for you this month.

Cancer
Don’t be surprised if you’re feeling somewhat detached this month. This is a good time for you to reflect on things. Organize your resources, budget & organize your expenses, money, time & energy. A good month for problem solving, research & analyze any secrets or hidden truths that come out. This is a good time to confront & heal lingering or long standing issues.

Leo
This is a great month to learn & explore more of your own potential. Expand your creativity & be true to your philosophies of life. This is a good month to ask whether you’ve been honoring your personal truths, have you been true to yourself or have you been following the path of others? Get in touch with your generous side, you may find that giving more of yourself may ironically get you more in touch with yourself.

Virgo
Work, work, and more work! This is a career and work related time for you, so don’t be surprised if you’re finding yourself a little stressed out more than usual. This is a great time to get ahead at work or projects that need completion. Plan ahead, budget & organize yourself so that you don’t overdo or neglect different areas of life. Fixing, repairing & construction work also highlight this period.

Libra
Invitations galore! A very social month for you, the phone is ringing, friends are inviting you and you may also feel the need to call up people with whom you haven’t spoken to in awhile. Some folks may find relationships to be somewhat disorganized or chaotic, some may find a shakeup occurring in personal relationships, and yet others may find romance blooming along with the spring flowers! Find beauty & balance in all that you do.

Scorpio
This is a month where you will be asked to take on a leadership role. This is a time where you need to believe in yourself more. Stand up for your beliefs, have more faith in what you are capable of. Find the time to sleep or rest more as dreams will be more powerful, burn off excess stress or energy through physical activity. Stand your ground, don’t be pushed around, learn how to say “no” more often as well as “yes I can!”

Sagittarius
This is a good time to make your home a more comfortable place. Beautify your home by doing some spring cleaning, or simply spend some quality time within your home or with your family. Find emotional comfort by appreciating and experiencing gratitude for all that is close to your heart. Indulge a little, get a massage, have more hot baths, appreciate good food and let go of your worries!

Capricorn
Find the pleasure in the work that you do. Bring back into focus the purpose of your work, which will help to reignite any lost passion. Find the value in taking responsibility for your own actions. Set some boundaries and limitations for yourself, maybe you’ve been overworking. This is a good time to take some much needed rest & relaxation.

Aquarius
Don’t be surprised if you find yourself multitasking, running errands & feeling rushed more than usual this month. Find the time to communicate or spend more time with your family, as the external world might run interference with your personal world. If you find yourself in a tug of war between your friends & your family life, invite your friends into your home more this month so you can have the best of both worlds!

Pisces
Your mind is more active, you’re curious & have a desire for learning this month. Go to the library, bookstore, surf the net, engage in active & interesting conversations with friends or family. Learn about & deal with personal insecurities. You may find yourself having trouble spending too much time at home, you need to get out and explore the world and current events, be cautious with gossip!

Carl will be facilitating a Lunar Astrology 101 Workshop on Saturday, May 8th. Carl also facilitates an Astrology Basics Workshop on Saturday, May 29th.

Click here to learn more about Carl and the services he provides.

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Divine Times May 2010

In this Month's Newsletter

Workshops & Events

May 2010

Book of the Month

Traveling at the Speed of Love

About the Author

CD of the Month

Radiance

Tea of the Month

Angel's Dream Tea

Spotlight on Services:
Reiki

Meditation – The Key to Your Self

Honoring the Feminine

Sun in Taurus 2010

Divine Times May 2010

In this Month's Newsletter

Workshops & Events

May 2010

Book of the Month

Traveling at the Speed of Love

About the Author

CD of the Month

Radiance

Tea of the Month

Angel's Dream Tea

Spotlight on Services: Reiki

Meditation – The Key to Your Self

Honoring the Feminine

Sun in Taurus 2010

Spotlight on Services:
Reiki