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June eNews | Do you need a prayer?

2010-06-04T18:00:44Z

Welcome to the Holistic Wheel Newsletter June Issue 2010

In this month's newsletter:

This month's Energy Reading

Article - For Your Home by Biljana

Do you need a Prayer?

Health and Lifestyle � Immune System

I could use a little money!

""We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same."Anne Frank"

Energy Reading for June

It's all going to come together in the future and you will be able to get all the things you've been hoping to get done in a long time. It's important to continue to cultivate even when temptation comes. June is a good month to break through old, old shackles and chains, in particular the ones which have been going on for over a decade.

There may be times throughout this month you may need to spend alone thinking and reflecting. Remember even in moments of loneliness there is still a lot to be gained and when we think deeply on this we know that we are not really alone.

June is a favourable month to iron out little things to establish solid balance. Balance is one of those things which requires complete understanding to achieve and June offers various opportunities to achieve this. You can see where you have been tipping the scales.

Financially things look good and are set to get better. There will be a wonderful opportunity to get away in the months to come, you wont want to miss that. Time away will do you a world of good. This year is busier than the last few years and it's time to plan a little holiday get away!

Health issues need attention and resolution. June's energy will definitely brings these things to the surface. If you don't tend to those now you will be in July, but you need to deal with them now before any more time passes. You have the knowledge to succeed, the rest is up to you. If willpower is the barrier standing in the way, try using affirmation work and talk yourself into using willpower.

Relationships are likely to sit on the fence. If you are unhappy you will find a comfort in being unhappy. This is not favourable toward growth however, July, August and September's energy brings forward new opportunities to help change this. I will talk you through it. If your relationship is nurturing individual growth you are happy, June will provide new opportunity to deepen connections and strengthen bonds.

It's definitely time to be brave, step out and change the way you look at things. It's time to be different, to find the solutions you've been looking for. To reap the gold from all the nonesense, to achieve and be successful in everything you do.

With love,

Written by Biljana

For Your Home

There's a lot about colours, textures, themes, etc within the home but what happens if you don't have time to learn or you're simply uninterested yet you want to have a nice home? Design is not for everyone. Some of us know exactly how we want things to appear in our home but this doesn't mean we all do. However we can all agree, we want it to look nice.

If you've been trying hard and nothing works and you've had enough, you are about to chuck a red sofa on to a zebra rug then you've found the article for you! In this article I'll explore different, simple ideas for decorating your home.

Let's take a look at nature. Nature doesn't mind how it appears. It's just nature. It seems happy doing it's own thing and yet it doesn't mind we build houses upon it and paint those even purple! We can all take a leaf out of nature's book and just be. It's ok to be natural.

Your home doesn't have to look like a page out of a shop magazine, after all it's not a display, it's a home where people live. It's a space which is used by all the different people in your home. A warm home reflects it's occupant's preferences. Ever walked into a house and it looked like a page out of a magazine? It feels unnatural, almost as though the people living there propped it up in five minutes.

We are more relaxed and happy when decorating our home using items which have meaning so, don't use furniture or items around the home which don't reflect your desires. Large furniture can make a room look smaller than it really is, especially if the room is already small. Smaller bookcases in lighter wooden stains are favourable. If you like to have more room for places to put pictures frames and ornaments then using the top of a bookcase is a great start.

Most of us develop problems when we remove the things which are most important to us and fill our home with the latest trends. It's fine to introduce fashions, etc but don't forget what is important, so letting go of ideas about colour themes and styles can help keep the focus on blending in new fashions or trends in the home.

Your items can harmonize no mater what they may be. If they have meaning to you, they will fit right in. Different picture frames throughout the home add character and personality! A small table covered with a frilly cover or any cover of your choice, with a candle, can bring warmth in the home. Perhaps placing a small bowl of fruit on top.

Don't be afraid to reinvent yourself and your home will soon follow. Paint your own pictures and hang them. Children make funny and bright paintings for around the home. I once walked into a home where the lady who lived there loved comics and framed comics! Get rid of things which have little meaning or none at all. Keep things that do. Try to have something from everyone who lives in the house.

Avoid letting someone else dictate to you what your home should look like and let's face it, one size doesn't suit all. I love green, pink, brown, honey coloured wood and ivory, so you can imagine what my home looks like. Enjoy creating your living space. It's you, it's warm, it's funny, it's welcoming ... it's beautiful.

RedBubble artwork that changes with your mood, artwork for your wall, artwork for your clothes and so much more!

� 2008 by Biljana

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Health and Lifestyle

Immune System

The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends the body against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping the body healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection. Some problems require medical attention, for example; types of arthritis and diabetes, but the rest can be controlled by keeping healthy.

It's important to keep healthy by eating the right amount of energy for the physical exercise we exert in a day, also by drinking enough water, taking additional vitamins (if necessary) and getting enough rest, limiting our stress, and toxin levels to a minimum. It's important we eat what our body needs regularly and enjoy a chocolate bar every now and again to keep our immune system working efficiently.

If your lifestyle does not support good health, and you find that you are too tired at the end of the day to prepare a healthiful meal, or that you simply don't have any time to take a brisk walk, you can speak with your Health Care Practitioner about advice on what you can do. Most of the time by adding a vitamin supplement around the winter season can be beneficial in avoiding the flu and all it's nasty symptoms, however a long term plan of such is not recommended.

It's important to support the system which supports you, and you can do this by making necessary lifestyle changes. Often cutting back on long hectic hours can make a significant improvement. Ensuring you have enough time to take good care of yourself so that you can function to your best is important. If your immune system is not strong enough to combat a cold or flu, you can end up bed ridden within a few days.

You can find out more at www.wikipedia.com or by clicking this link:

Immune System

I could use a little money!

Dear Father,

$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.

Love, Your $on

After receiving his son's letter, the father immediately replies by sending a letter back.

Dear Son,

I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh.

Love, Dad

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May eNews | Happy Mothers Day!

2010-05-08T05:53:42Z

Welcome to the Holistic Wheel Newsletter May Issue 2010

In this month's newsletter:

This month's Energy Reading

Article: Letting Go By Biljana

Happy Mothers Day Poem

Health and Lifestyle � Rejuvenating Bath

The Genie!

"Suffering and joy teach us, if we allow them, how to make the leap of empathy, which transports us into the soul and heart of another person. In those transparent moments we know other people's joys and sorrows, and we care about their concerns as if they were our own." Fritz Williams

Energy Reading for May

A month of opportunities!

May is one of my favourite times of the year. Mothers Day in Australia, May 9. New love is blossoming all around and old love deepens and friendships grow. This could happen because you have made room for the chance in your life by letting go of unhealthy relationships.

You may have the chance to make that last minute decision that will effect the future in a positive way. This is a good opportunity to exercise some of the things you've been working on and use those now to get what you want. Remember your priorities and be willing to discuss your dreams.

It may feel as though wisdom descends upon your shoulders and in some way it does. After a while you realise that you have the answers for yourself and no one else does. You can make decisions without worrying what other people will think and you will be able to see things clearly. Some things can wait while others cannot, however, you can do magic so wave your wand!

There are good opportunities for career change and growth in this area of your life. If you want to get out of the job you are in, now is the time. More opportunities will come for growth in your career and if you're not switching careers that's ok too because for you there will be great things to be had where you are at the moment.

It's the month of chance and opportunity. It's also the month to cultivate. Get cultivating! What is it that you've been wanting to get done for a long, long time, you can really set the wheels in motion now. You'll see the signs coming and coming, and help is there if you need it, but whatever happens, cultivate, cultivate!

By the end of the month you may even be that little bit wiser. You may also be that little bit more compassionate for yourself and others. Pair up with those who share similar interests and dreams with you, and those who want to support you and who love you. Avoid every one else. It's not a rule, simply a guide and a really important one to help you get through this month and help you realise your dreams and make them come true.

You will finally make improvements to your health and maybe you've done this without being conscious daily, except, at some time in the past few months you decided to start taking better care of yourself and taking responsibility for your own health, suddenly, it's all working much better.

Enjoy your month and much love and peace to you all

Written by Biljana

Letting Go

Letting go is one direct path toward freedom. It is by letting go of the pain, the past, the stories we tell ourselves, that we can find peace in our mind, and open our heart. We don't need to fear, or hesitate letting go. We can trust our strength to take on challenges, and the vulnerability of our heart to meet life as it is. We can rest peacefully where we are. As we let go, the tender basis of honesty, love and healing will kindly carry us through the ever-changing world.

Letting go doesn't mean losing the awareness and the understanding we have gained from the past. It remains with us. To let go is to release the visions and emotions, the grudges, the clingings and the disappointments of the past that hinder our spirit. Like allowing water to gently seep through fingers of cupped hands, letting go leaves us free to receive again.

Letting go is not the same as turning yourself away, or struggling to get rid of something. We cannot genuinely let go of what we ourselves defy. What we defy or elude secretly follows us even as we are pushing it away. To let it go, we need to accept just how it is. We need to feel it entirely and accept that it is so. It is simply as it is, and letting go begins with, letting be. When we learn to let things be, they gradually lose their control, and they cease to impede us.

As we allow what is honest and true, a new space comes into the body and the mind, we breathe, and soften, and come to rest. In accepting it, we become free. Then we can ask, "Do I have to continue to replay this story? Do I have to hold on to these losses, these feelings? Is it time to let this go?" The heart will know.

There is a healthful, natural cycle toward letting go. We will feel it, as a gentle nudge that knows it is time to move on, to release the past and tenderly return to the present. When we let go we return to an honest and simple openness within. Let yourself rest comfortably and quietly right now. Relax. Let yourself be settled in the basis of the present right now. Bring into awareness the story, the situation, the feelings, the reactions that it is time to let go of. Name them gently (mistrust, hopelessness, anxiety, etc) and allow them the space to be, to float without resistance, in the control of a heart of compassion.

Ask yourself if it is indeed wise to release this past. Feel the benefit, the ease that will come from this letting go. Soften the body and the heart and let any feelings that arise be released from you. Sense how the feelings can be released like water seeping through fingers of cupped hands. Feel the space that comes as you let go, how the heart softens and the body opens freely. Say to yourself, Let go, Let go, gently over and over.

Now direct the mind to see the future where this situation has been released. Sense the freedom, the innocence, the ease that this letting go can bring. Say to yourself, Let go, several more times. Rest quietly and notice if the feelings return. Each time they return, breathe softly as if to have reverence or submission to them, and say kindly, I've let you go.

The visions and feelings may come back many times, yet as you continue to let go, they will eventually fade. Gradually the mind will come to trust the space of letting go. Gradually the heart will be comfortable and you will be free. Do not feel apprehensive to let go, there is more beauty, love and warmth there for you to enjoy. You can be peaceful, you can be happy.

Written by Biljana

Happy Mothers Day Poem

Happy Mothers Day means more

Than have a happy day.

Within those words lie lots of things

We never get to say.

It means I love you first of all,

Then thanks for all you do.

It means you mean a lot to me,

And that I honor you.

But most of all, I guess it means

That I am thinking of

Your happiness on this, your day,

With pleasure and with love

by Matt Rowe

Health and Lifestyle

Rejuvenating Bath

Lift your spirits with vervain, rose, sandalwood and sunflower oils. Vervain is one of the most sacred herbs. It is used to cleanse altars, and for divination purposes. If you have been under a lot of stress, vervain is a wonderful herb to rejuvenate and relax your mind and body, and raise your spirits! Rose oil is one of the most sensual of oils. It works in different ways with the mind, body and spirit. It can enliven love and romance, enhance inner vision and meditation, assist with encouraging contentment, opening the heart and balancing the body's chakras.

Sandalwood, can be found in forms of oil, (burning, massage bath) incence, soap and other cosmetics, as well. It is well known for it's woody scent, and healing properties bringing a ray of calm, harmony and protection. Sunflower oil, is high in linoleic acid, Vitamins A, B complex, D, and E, as well as calcium, zinc, potassium, iron, and phosphorus. It is used externally, for bruises, dermatitis, and ulcers.

To prepare your beautiful bath experience, you will need to gather vervain leaves, rose, sandalwood, and sunflower oils. You may like to use music, candles or burning oils as well. Put your vervain leaves in boiling water and leave to infuse for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, run a warm bath and, dilute 2 drops of rose oil and 5 drops of sandalwood oil into 1 oz (25ml) of sunflower oil.

Then, gently strain the vervain leaves, and add it to your bath water. Soak for as long as you need. You will feel relaxed and rejuvenated. In addition, you could imbue your bath water, blessing the space and time you are about to enjoy. You can use your intention quietly, or speak out loud softly. You may like to use the oil blend for massaging as well.

Bathing is a wonderful form of relaxation. It helps to relax the mind and the body, so you can enhance vitality, concentration and balance creating more harmony overall. Making the time to relax and retreat can bring a healthier balance to your busy lifestyle. The great majority of us work hard, long hours in our careers/jobs, home life and relationships giving ourselves very little time at all, if any to rest.

By making that 'special time' to retreat even as simply as taking a long bath, allowing ourselves to drift away and wonder through all the wonders of ourselves relaxes our minds and we may find we feel more peaceful during our busy everyday lifestyles. There are many ways we can prepare our time and space to retreat at home. We can take long baths, massages, meditate or read, even writing can be relaxing. The aim is to take our minds away from our hectic day, to look forward to our retreat and explore ourselves.

The vervain herb, the rose, sandalwood and sunflower oils are safe to use however, there have been cases of people with allergies to them, having severe rash over the skin. If you have known allergic reactions to any of these, please do not use them. You can simply remove the one which you cannot use, or replace them with your own choice of herbs or oils.

As a safety precaution, dab a small amount on your inner arm with a cotton swab before using the oil or a product that contains it. If you are allergic, your arm will quickly become red or inflamed. Please check with your Health Care Practitioner.

The Genie!

A poor fisherman became shipwrecked on a deserted island. He had lost his boat, his livelihood and possessions. He was trudging round the island in a dejected mood when he came across an old brass lamp washed up on the beach. Remembering the tale of Aladdin and the magic lamp he rubbed it........... POOF!

A Genie appeared. "Am I glad to be outta there. Three hundred years I've been in that thing, my life and soul! What can I do for you my boy?"

The fisherman asked if the Genie granted wishes. "Wishes, of course I do. I'll grant you two wishes, used to be three but I have to think about my margins"

"Well," said the fisherman after some consideration "Can you build me a highway over the ocean?"

The Genie shook his head. "No, boy that's impossible." He said.

Then the fisherman asked, "Can you tell me what women really want?"

The Genie said, "How many lanes do you want?"

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April eNews | Happy Easter 2010

2010-04-03T02:24:08Z

Welcome to the Holistic Wheel Newsletter April Issue 2010

In this month's newsletter:

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

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

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:

Meditation

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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March eNews | Organic Roasted Chicken Recipe

2010-02-28T02:48:44Z

Welcome to the Holistic Wheel Newsletter March Issue 2010

In this month's newsletter:

This month's Energy Reading

Article: Use the hammer not the brush! By Biljana

Organic Lemon Tarragon roasted chicken Recipe

Health and Lifestyle � Back Pain

Good Sermon!

"We need not think alike to love alike." David Ferenc

Energy Reading for March

You may uncover some hidden qualities about yourself and the energies provide terrific opportunities for making plans. Just about any plans, from small ones to big important ones. Make the most out of this time because March is set to be the month that holds the strongest of potentials, and with only a follow-up of this kind of energy only a little later in to the year.

Relationships are in focus again however with the turbulent energy flow, these will either thrive or wilt and die. In order to sustain a relationship now it will take a strong bond or connection of some kind, or simply a lot of trying. It's a good time to ask yourself, what you are looking for out of a relationship.

Avoid doing too much this month and spend time at home, change any traveling plans if possible. May is a better time to travel. It's a good time to balance diet and exercise. If you've fallen off the wagon passed few weeks, you can do a lot to help yourself bounce back. Take a look at your day-to-day routine and see where you can make time to start exercising some more.

If you've been eating more takeaway lately, it's a good opportunity to turn things around and make some healthier food choices. More fruits and vegetables would be beneficial now to assist the immune system in-time for the cooler months and help reduce the severity of colds and flu.

If you've been feeling miserable over something (or someone) now is a good time to release your hold. If it feels like an additional task, additional worry, or an annoyance, it may be time to let it go. You have nothing to gain from giving energy to it, even if it may be someone in your family who is draining your energies! Let it go. There are more ways to let situations go than we realise. It may be as easy as changing the way we see the situation.

The energies are favorable for making new friends, great excuse to get a night-out planned for the weekend! Grab a friend and head down to the local water-hole. You never know you else will be there. There are good opportunities to deepen existing bonds between current friendships too.

Routine is the chant of the month. You will find yourself more than usual in situations which will help you to learn and grow through routine.

With love & light, have a wonderful month

Written by Biljana

Use the hammer not the brush!

If you have the right tools you can do anything and tools is not only something men use in the shed! It can mean anything and in spirituality we like to use this term in encouraging others to find the right tools. Often it is said, "With the right tools you can do it." In this article I'd like to explore just how far you can take this bit of wisdom and even beyond but for the sake of us all, I'm writing in love and in light only so no funny ideas OK!

Remember what I wrote about being the best judge?.. well, I'll allow you to judge and decide whether this article is useful to you or not because it may be or it may not be and that's alright. The purpose of my writing is to expand upon what we believe is possible and what is not; to challenge and to entertain our limits. I know we have them.

It's easy to restrict what we can and can't do after all each morning we wake up and come across restriction, for instance, "Damn, I can't reach that .. if only I was taller." Or, "Bugger I'm so lonely, if only I could find that special someone." Or even, "I wish I knew what made her tick!" Now, remember in love and in light only. Forget any sinister ideas that may come up because they will mislead you. By the way I am trusting all of you are wiser than that so let's continue ...

The easiest way to get ahead is to know ourself well. To understand how gain the ball in your court is to be able to separate what is us from something or someone else and that's then not enough; we need to be able to know how that something or someone else operates or in other words; thinks and feels. If for instance, you know exactly what your Boss wants then you can simply deliver. Yes, this may all seem mundane and you might be thinking where is the punch-line .. this is all gibberish!

This is where the tools come in and as with anything else, you decide what those are. Firstly, to carry out something of this magnitude you will need the first and most important tool; passion. Yes, indeed, if you aren't passionate about it, it simply will not eventuate and secondly, you will need patience and faith. Equally as important. As it is said, you can't hurry love and neither can you walk without learning how to crawl first.

If you want it bad enough you will get it and that's where having the right tools is important. The rewards are also wonderful and there will be times when you'll just have to reel yourself in and let things be. You'll understand that it is important you know how to do this and as with anything else you will be given the opportunity to do so.

So you can get what you want, make all your dreams come true; attract the perfect lover, create wealth and make it grow, be happy and content .. get on your path and stay on it. Gosh you are really jumping out of your seat now!!!

Here's the punch-line .. apply yourself. Be willing to try for what you dream of. If you want to attract the perfect lover, get to know yourself inside out and decide on what you really need out of a partner then look into this further, perhaps read books written on personalities, different people, different desires, etc .. think about what best suits you. If you want to create wealth, don't waste your time in an unsatisfying job and jump right into your career choice. It's the only way you're going to feel good about what you do. If you want to make your money grow similarly, gain more knowledge about how to make money grow and don't be afraid to try. You can have this.

Yes, that's it, if you have the right tools you can do it and here's a helpful tip; be willing to try different things out because odds are the reason it hasn't been working is because you may have been hitting the nail with a paint brush instead of a hammer, so, go get your hammer and don't worry the nail is not going anywhere.

Master yourself and have fun!

� 2010 by Biljana

Organic Lemon Tarragon roasted chicken Recipe

For the vast majority of human history, agriculture can be described as organic. It's only during the 20th century was a large supply of new synthetic chemicals introduced to the food supply. This more recent style of production is referred to as conventional. A key factor is that organic farming is consistent with sound moral and ethical principles which benefit the environment and welfare of rearing the animals.

Conventional supply of foods and drinks is unfortunately far less beneficial for our health than organic foods and drink, or growing your own in your back yard, simply because organic foods and drinks supply are simple, healthful and close to nature. The basic principle of organic farming is to achieve optimum quantities of produce and food of high nutritional quality without the use of artificial fertilisers or synthetic chemicals. It does not use genetically modified foods, growth promoters or hormones.

Ingredients (serves 4)

1.8kg organic free-range chicken

1 lemon

4 sprigs fresh tarragon

1 bunch large Dutch carrots, trimmed, peeled

4 small parsnips, trimmed, peeled, cut in half lengthways

4 small leeks, trimmed

1kg small chat potatoes

1/4 cup olive oil

Sauce

2 egg yolks

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped

125g butter, melted

Method

Preheat the oven to 200�C. Rinse the chicken inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the breast to form a pocket. Thinly slice half the lemon. Place 2 tarragon sprigs and 3-4 slices of lemon under the skin on each side of the chicken breast. Season well with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt flakes. Put the remaining lemon half and tarragon sprigs into the chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings underneath the chicken.

Place the vegetables in a large roasting pan. Add the oil and toss until well coated. Place a wire rack above the vegetables and put the chicken on top. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until cooked through. To check if the chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a skewer and if the juices run clear, the chicken is ready.

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place the egg yolks, lemon juice and tarragon into a food processor. Process for 30 seconds or until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the warm melted butter until a thick, creamy sauce forms.

Serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables and sauce. Enjoy!

Health and Lifestyle

Back Pain

The health of your back is affected mainly by how you carry and use your body, but also by diet, digestion and the way you cope with stress. Back pain affects most people at some time in their lives. It has been said, it is a leading cause of disability in Australia and New Zealand. Many natural therapies can be used to provide relief from back pain, even when orthodox therapies fail to help. Did you know? Strong abdominal muscles are essential to maintaining a healthy back and protecting your back from injury.

Back pain may be a slight problem lasting a few days or a serious long lasting disability. Pain can result from any weakness in the back from injury. Carrying heavy objects, exercising without due care, using poor lifting technique, twisting or turning awkwardly � all these can cause damage. Bad posture, lack of exercise, sitting in one position for long periods, pregnancy and being overweight make back pain more likely and may worsen existing pain. Stress is also a major cause of back pain. Less commonly, backache results from a condition unrelated to the back, such as urinary-tract infection.

Your spine contains 33 firmly linked vertebrae. The first 24 are separated by natural shock absorbers consisting of cartilage discs filled with gel. The spine is held together by ligaments (thick bands of fibrous tissue), muscles and the facet joints of each vertebra. Pain can be caused by any part of the complex structure of the back and often back pain results from a combination of factors.

The most important way to prevent back pain is to maintain your back's strength and flexibility with daily exercise. It is also essential to avoid excessive or awkward movements that can cause stress and strain. Gentle massage of the muscles on either side of the spine can often ease pain. Also, you can try The Supine Twist, it can ease back stiffness. (Stop if it causes pain.) Lay on your back. Place your left foot on your right knee, and lower your left knee to the right, twisting from the waist. Rest your right hand on your left thigh. Raise your left arm upwards to the left, palm up, and look towards it. Relax the position for a minute and then repeat on the other side.

When working at a computer for any length of time, be sure that your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle and that you lower back is well supported by a correctly adjusted chair. You would be able to look at the screen without tilting your head. Prolonged bed rest is no longer recommended for back pain. Instead, get up and about as soon as possible and, after checking with your doctor, begin to do a few minutes of gentle exercise each day. Build up a regular exercise routine to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles and to increase your flexibility.

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Good Sermon!

A man finally goes with his wife to church, after promising her for weeks that he'd go. Surprisingly, the man was so impressed with the preacher's sermon he stopped on the way out to shake his hand.

"Preacher, I'll tell you, that was a damn fine sermon."

The preacher says, "Why thank you sir, but we don't use profanity in the house of the Lord."

The man says, "But preacher, seriously, I'm not a religious man, but that was the best damned sermon I ever heard."

The preacher says again, "Sir, while I appreciate what you're trying to say, I must be blunt: DO NOT use curse words in the Lord's house again."

The man says, "Well, anyway, I was so impressed with your sermon that I placed $5000 dollars in the collection plate".

"No S***?" says the Preacher.

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