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Welcome to the Holistic Wheel Newsletter April Issue 2010

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This month's Energy Reading

Article: You can only hurt me if I let you By Biljana

Dyeing Easter eggs from kidspot.com.au

Health and Lifestyle – Meditation Help

The Speeder!

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Energy Reading for April

By now you may have seen that things don't change so easily all the time. For instance some people thrive no matter what they do and others don't. This is not to say this is either good or bad, simply different. You can always make things better with love no matter where you are or who you're with. With this in mind you can see how some things in life don't need anything more than acceptance.

April more or less will be a slow and steady month. Any important decision making is probably better left for next month, you can still make important decisions however in some matters conviction may be lacking this month because of the current energy.

Avoid doing too much and let some things pass you by with ease. At first these things may seem to be too difficult to let go but by the end of each day, you'll be very happy you do. Do all the necessary things first then everything else. After the third week, the energy will begin to pick up and you can begin to get more done.

Most importantly, relax! I make this suggestion almost each month regardless of the energies simply because it's very important to be able to be peaceful. There are many benefits of being peaceful including improves health, can heal and bring about needed changes, deepens us and we live longer.

Be willing to consider options when dealing with your health. Your body is strong but also sensitive. Prescription medication and the inability to properly disgnose what is wrong is potentially dangerous and causes further complications so look around, visit your local Healthfood store and speak to some of the people who work there.

Romance is definitely on the horizon especially for those of us who have just entered into new relationships. While I am supportive towards making relationships work, if you have been feeling about breaking free then now is a favourable time for that. The energy is warm and loving. There is no use in staying in unhealthy relationships.

Love is strong this month in fact it's a shame it's not Valentine's! Easter is still just as sweet. Spend time with loved ones and enjoy the joy the Easter holidays brings. Avoid getting involved in messy emotional wars with others, remember always love and move on.

Abundant Love & Blessings

Written by Biljana

Biljana is a Spiritual Advisor, a practicing clairsentient and a caring counselor. She is available for consulting on a variety of issues related to relationships, spirituality and empowerment. You can read more articles written by Biljana on the website or visit her profile page, for more information about Biljana

You can only hurt me if I let you

When we soften ourselves and follow our heart it doesn't mean we become more prone to being hurt easily. Our heart also does not become a safe place to hide as it may seem it is. When we soften ourselves we become more aware and are less likely to deceive ourselves even, if at first it may appear this is not true. It takes courage and faith to trust our feelings and this is where the challenge lays. With you.

As we move closer toward a time and space where there will be more peace and love, those challenges will come hard and fast. Let them be your Teacher, let them show you the way, to guide you and bring you into a space of deep wisdom. When we fall it doesn't mean we cannot lift again and we cannot wait for some one else to do it. We need to be able to lift ourselves. Reap the wisdom from all your experiences, gently bring yourself to where you want to be.

Solid ideas about another person having the power to hurt you is simply a cycle and it can be broken. You can free yourself. It is only possible if you allow them to do so and they will. That's not hard. We all know how it feels to be hurt. When you think of the last time where you felt hurt because of something some one else said, ask yourself, "Did I take it personally?" "Why would I do that?" "Is it possible that they don't understand?" "How would it be different, if they knew?"

Cycles alike this are just a challenge for you! There is nothing dangerous about looking at vulnerable situations right in the eye. It can raise your awareness and open up the person whom you are deep within without the desire to attack and defend yourself. Look danger in the eyes and allow your compassion to decide how you will feel and if you cannot improve the situation, if you cannot build upon it in a loving or positive way then let your wisdom clearly show you the next steps to take. It will.

The key to quietly being able to move yourself away from being hurt, is simply in the understanding, which is deep within you and it tells you that you 'can.' You don't owe a broken-heart or a wounded heart to any one. Allow it to guide you through and keep your faith. As you journey through your path remember you need to build, always build. When you are faced with situations that cause a stir, take stock. You are simply learning, growing and building. It is not a sign of all breaking-loose, you are not losing. Losing can only happen when we choose to give-up.

In keeping aware of who you are and how you feel, you will show yourself that you are changing, you have grown and you are building, building something beautiful. Keep it simple. Listen to and follow your heart, always. Be good to yourself because no one else has the power to do that. Stay tuned-in to yourself and your surroundings. Pay close attention and listen to yourself, notice your signs and messages. Avoid pointing the blame to others, become aware and just be!

In addition, Love is based on our capacity to trust in a reality beyond fear, to trust a timeless truth bigger than all our difficulties. Love is without demands. Sometimes love means standing firm. Sometimes love means letting go. Sometimes love means letting be. Love blossoms whenever we step beyond our fears and rest in the generosity of the heart. - Jack Kornfield from The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace

Written by Biljana

Biljana is a Spiritual Advisor, a practicing clairsentient and a caring counselor. She is available for consulting on a variety of issues related to relationships, spirituality and empowerment. You can read more articles written by Biljana on the website or visit her profile page, for more information about Biljana

Dyeing Easter Eggs from kidspot.com.au

Dyeing eggs naturally is as much a science experiment for the kids as an art and craft activity. By experimenting with different foods, you can create a rainbow of colours with which to dye your Easter eggs. Hardboil your eggs first, and the kids can draw on the eggs with crayons before you dye them. The patterns will appear once they are coloured.

If you want to keep your dyed eggs for a long time, you will need to blow out the egg. This can be tricky, so perhaps it's easier to simply make a basket full of colourful, hard-boiled eggs that will last as long as chocolate stash from the Easter bunny.

Tools and materials for crepe paper dyed eggs, different color crepe paper, hot water, small bowls or cups, slotted spoon, cooking oil and a soft cloth. Soak crepe paper in hot water in individual bowls or cups for each color. Add eggs and allow to sit in water until he desired color is achieved. Remove with slotted spoon and allow to dry. Polish with small amount of cooking oil and soft cloth.

Tools and materials for naturally dyed eggs. Natural dyeing agents (red cabbage, turmeric, onion skins, beetroot and coffee) 3 litre pot (or larger) White vinegar, strainer, small bowls, eggs, large metal spoon, paper towels and a drying rack.

Natural dye recipes. Select a dyeing agent, and place it in the pot using the amount listed below. Add 1 litre water and 2 tablespoons white vinegar to pot; if more water is necessary to cover ingredients, proportionally increase the amount of vinegar. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Allow the ingredients to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain dye into a bowl. Red-cabbage dye: 4 cups chopped cabbage. Turmeric dye: 3 tablespoons turmeric. Onion-skin dye: 4 cups onion skins (skins of about 12 onions) Beet dye: 4 cups chopped beets. Coffee dye: 1 quart strong black coffee (instead of water)

Cold-dipping method. With this method, the eggs and the ingredients for the dye are boiled separately. Using a metal spoon, lower cooled hard-boiled eggs into a bowl of cooled dye, and let them soak for as little as 5 seconds or as long as overnight, depending on the depth of color you desire. Remove eggs with spoon, pat dry with paper towels, and let dry on a wire rack. The cold-dipping method produces subtle, translucent shades, but can result in uneven coloring unless the eggs are rotated vigilantly while in the dye.

Boiled method. This method involves boiling the eggs with the dye; the heat allows the dye to saturate the shells, resulting in intense, more uniform color. Set raw eggs in a pot of strained dye; bring to a boil for the amount of time specified in the color glossary, below. Remove and dry eggs as with the cold-dipping method.

Natural dye colour: Deep gold: Boil eggs in turmeric solution, 30 minutes. Sienna: Boil eggs in onion-skin solution, 30 minutes. Dark, rich brown: Boil eggs in black coffee, 30 minutes. Pale yellow: Soak eggs in room-temperature turmeric solution, 30 minutes. Orange: Soak eggs in room-temperature onion-skin solution, 30 minutes. Light brown: Soak eggs in room-temperature black coffee, 30 minutes. Light pink: Soak eggs in room-temperature beet solution, 30 minutes. Light blue: Soak eggs in room-temperature cabbage solution, 30 minutes. Royal blue: Soak eggs in room-temperature cabbage solution overnight. Lavender: Soak eggs in room-temperature beet solution, 30 minutes. Follow with room-temperature cabbage solution, 30 seconds.

You can find out more at www.kidspot.com.au

Health and Lifestyle

Meditation Help

The art of stilling the mind, or meditation, is a remarkably simple, straightforward technique. Many people find it easy to fit it into their daily lives. In recent years, an increasing number of scientific studies have recognised it as highly effective in treating a range of problems, both physical and psychological, that can result from stress or a low energy level.

Meditation helps you train your mind to filter out the unwanted distractions of life. The odd worries, concerns and seemingly random images that spring to mind during the course of our everyday lives. Meditation techniques can induce a serene state, sometimes akin to deep sleep. People in many parts of the world have been using various forms of meditation for millenia. The ancient yogis (yoga practitioners) described the practice as a powerful tonic that increases energy, rejuvenates cells and holds back the ravages of time.

Science is now confirming that meditation is a powerful healer. Researchers have found that it can help reduce symptoms of high blood pressure, angina, allergies, diabetes, chronic headaches and bronchial asthma; it can also help reduce dependence on alcohol and cigarettes. Those who meditate see their doctors less and spend 70% fewer days in hospital! Anxiety and depression decrease, while memory improves. Meditation can give us more stamina, a happier disposition and even better relationships.

Meditation is a very simple technique to practice. Find a quiet, warm place where you will not be disturbed. It is usually best to meditate sitting down, adopting whatever position you find most comfortable. You may want to sit cross-legged, either directly on the floor or on a firm cushion, which would be about 10 to 15 centimeters thick. Or you may prefer to sit in a supportive, straight-backed chair, with your hands resting gently on your knees and your feet flat on the floor. It is not usually a good idea to meditate lying down because you may fall asleep.

There are many different ways of meditating. Basic meditation focuses on quietening the mind and breathing however, counting meditation, candle meditation or visualization/imagery are also popular. If a certain meditation doesn't suit you, consider the variations.

Meditation occasionally produces negative effects. For example, the act of stilling the mind can sometimes bring up old, repressed memories. If you are already seeing a therapist, you may want to consult him or her before beginning meditation. If you have any frightening or disturbing experiences as a result of meditation, consult a trained counselor or psychotherapist. If you would like to contact us, visit Online Help

The easiest way to start meditating is to join a class. There are classes available in all types of meditation. Also, many yoga teachers incorporate meditation into their work, using sound or breathing to focus the mind. You can even learn to chant, which is a form of sound meditation, and can choose among Eastern mantras or Western forms, such as the Gregorian chant that was developed by medieval monks. In addition when joining a class you will meet others who share similar interests and beliefs.

You can find out more at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au or by clicking this link:

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The Speeder!

A traffic cop on patrol one night, watching a 35mph zone on the edge of town, suddenly saw a car come blazing by his hideout. Quickly grabbing at his radar gun, he clocked the fast moving vehicle at 87mph!

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