by Carol Reed
Energy Healer, Intuitive Channel & Transitional Coach
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While you are saying this, visualize a white light descending from above, going into your body from the top of your head surrounding and filling you with this protection.

“I ask that the Divine Light of unconditional love and protection fill me and surround me today so that I may see, hear and understand in that very special way. Namaste”

Surround yourself in the light.

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Carol Reed is a intuitive channel, transitional coach and energy healer. By communicating through a Higher Consciousness, she helps provide clarity and guidance in overcoming challenges and the understanding of the soul’s purpose and karmic lessons.  Read more about Carol Reed >>

by Guest Writer, Nancy Dadami, MFS
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Here are some easy-to-implement Feng Shui tips to welcome 2010.

* Make room for the new by clearing and cleaning your SPACE so fresh energy, incredible opportunities, new clients and excellent Good Fortune can come into your home, business and life. It’s time to clear out any old, depressing or stagnant energy or items from your home, purse, wallet, computer, files, car and office.

* As you deep clean, imagine that you’re sweeping away any bad luck, obstacles, negative mindsets, stress or exhaustion.

* Wash your mirrors and clean your windows.

* Deep clean your car inside and out-this is the vehicle that takes you forward into your life and career.

* Pay off as many of your debts as you can and pay all of your current bills in full to set the intention of being debt-free in the New Year.

* Fill your pantry and fridge with healthy and delicious foods to affirm longevity and vibrant health.

* Bring in lots of healthy, green and round-leafed plants to increase your energy for the new year.

* Treat yourself to a brand new purse and wallet (red!) and fill with lots of cash.

* Feed the birds, they symbolize the bringing of “good news” and they lift the happiness chi around a home.

Have a happy & prosperous 2010!

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Nancy Dadami, a BTB Feng Shui Consultant, Professional Educator and Speaker, empowers people and transforms home and workplace environments. Her passion is helping people manifest their personal goals and desires through the use of Feng Shui.

by Guest Writer, Gloria Bullock, Glorified Organizing
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For many the holidays mean special times with friends, the excitement of lights and special festivities, and delicious food. But for some the holidays are stressful.

Here are some simple tips to reduce stress during the upcoming holidays:

(1) Prioritize your time.

• Make a “to-do” list of everything that needs to happen.
• Use a calendar to remember when to send out-of-town gifts or cards.
• If you’re having houseguests or a party, get started NOW clearing things for 15 minutes a day to keep those tasks from feeling overwhelming. You won’t wonder where you put things during an “emergency stash and dash” later.
• Look at letting go of some traditions that no longer serve you. Ask your family what their favorite holiday activities are. Make conscious choices and start new traditions.

(2) Be sensible about gifts.

• Consider purchasing a Visa gift card for yourself in the amount of your total gift budget. Use it with every purchase to help you stay within budget.
• Most people feel as though they already have too much stuff. Consider giving them an experience with a gift certificate for a massage, concert, museum, or dinner.

(3) Get help.

• Because you are spending extra time preparing for the holidays enlist your family members in helping you.
• If you have always prepared a large dinner by yourself, ask others to bring a dish.
• This month, consider hiring help such as a cleaning service, caterer, professional organizer or personal shopper.

You deserve for your holidays – and your life – to be organized and stress free. Relax and enjoy!

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Gloria Bullock has always been passionate about organizing chaos and loves working with people. For over 25 years she has worked in the high-tech industry, designing hundreds of circuit boards. The designs utilized her creative talent to arrange thousands of components, bringing order and function to each unit. Combining Gloria’s passion and talent, she now helps others create order in their lives. Gloria further shares her expertise by teaching organizing classes through Mt. Diablo Adult Education.

Schedule a consultation with Gloria by contacting her at 925-691-9491 or visit her web site at www.GlorifiedOrganizing.com for more information about her services.

by Angel Blue, Intuitive Reader & Reiki Master

 
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Angel of Clearing:  Your time of waiting and confusion will soon be over.

      All of the work you’ve been doing in the last months/year is about to pay off.  By clearing ourselves of what is no longer needed, we make room for the new.

Angel of Diet & Nutrition:  Pay attention to what you eat & drink.  You intuitively know what is good for you.

     What we feed our bodies is critical to how we feel and function.  To have a healthy attitude towards our bodies means the same for our spirit.

God of Indulgence:   It’s alright!  Stop beating yourself up.  A little indulgence in balance is healthy.

     It’s okay to reward or pamper yourself now.  Spend more time/money on what makes you feel good.

Goddess of the Shadows:  What you perceive to be your dark side holds a hidden treasure.

     Life is balance, light and dark.  Look deeper at what you perceive to be a fault and find your gift within it.

Have a very blessed and abundant month!
Angel

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As an intuitive reader, Angel Blue can use oracle cards, personal objects or simply by touching a client’s hands to communicate information that spirit has to give. She not only communicates with angels but also with guides or past loved ones that have messages. She believes in providing positive information to guide her clients in the most loving way possible. For more information about Angel’s intuitive readings or energetic healings, contact the Malaya Center online or at (925) 726-0300.

by Angel Blue, Intuitive Reader & Reiki Master
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Angel of The Universe: You are being encouraged to expand your thinking.

Don’t limit yourself on what you want or believe you can achieve. It’s all out there waiting for you, DREAM BIG!!

Goddess of Psychic Protection: What you believe, you create. No one can harm you.

Know that only you can allow in what hurts you. Keep positive thoughts and be aware of any negative thoughts or words spoken by you. Remember, you are the creator of your world.

God of Spiritual Healing: An aspect of you, or a situation in your life is in need of healing.

The angels want you to know they are with you now during these challenging times. Ask them for healing and be open to letting them in to help you.

Have a very blessed and abundant month!
Angel

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As an intuitive reader, Angel Blue can use oracle cards, personal objects or simply by touching a client’s hands to communicate information that spirit has to give. She not only communicates with angels but also with guides or past loved ones that have messages. She believes in providing positive information to guide her clients in the most loving way possible. For more information about Angel’s intuitive readings or energetic healings, contact the Malaya Center online or at (925) 726-0300.

by Angel Blue, Intuitive Reader & Reiki Master
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As fall approaches, it’s time for some inner reflections:
God of Reflections: The qualities you see in others are simply your own
Reflection.

The people that come into our lives are sent to us to mirror the qualities we ourselves posses. This is a valuable learning tool to show us not only what
we need to work on, but what to admire about ourselves. So next time you run into somebody with negative or positive qualities, take a moment to look inside yourself and see what you can discover.

Goddess of the Earth: An idea connected to imagination, creativity & nature is coming your way.

It is so easy in these troubled times to forget that we are all children of the earth and we need to honor and respect our planet. In the coming days,
spend some time out in nature (walk in a park, go for a hike, etc) and feel the stress melt away. Your mind will open up to new possibilities and ideas
and you will feel a connection that goes back to your roots. You can honor our planet in simple ways, do what works best for you and watch the change.

God of the Arts: The artist within you is about to emerge.

We are all creative whether we believe it or not. If there’s something you’ve been wanting to do, don’t wait any longer. Pursue your creative side with
no judgment as to how talented you or anybody thinks you are. Being creative feeds both your soul and your inner child. Have fun with it!!

Have a very blessed and abundant month!
Angel

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As an intuitive reader, Angel Blue can use oracle cards, personal objects or simply by touching a client’s hands to communicate information that spirit has to give. She not only communicates with angels but also with guides or past loved ones that have messages. She believes in providing positive information to guide her clients in the most loving way possible. For more information about Angel’s intuitive readings or energetic healings, contact the Malaya Center online or at (925) 726-0300.

by Leah Vachani, Nutritional Consultant

This is the number one comment I get when talking to people about eating healthier. Why is it that what should be one of the most important rituals of our day gets tossed aside from our priority list as easily as over ripe bananas get tossed in the garbage instead of being used for banana bread? If we “are what we eat”, then why don’t we devote more time and energy into eating well?

The truth is; life is fast. We live in a world where you can wake up in San Francisco, have lunch in Chicago and dance the night away in New York City. Information is exchanged, literally, at our fingertips in a matter of seconds. News of wildfires in Australia or natural disasters in China can reach you seconds after being reported. It’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed at everything happening in the world…you hear about it all, and fast!

For this reason especially, we need to grasp strongly to some routines in our lives that bring peace, gratefulness, and a sense of togetherness and connection. For thousands and thousands of years, humans have experienced these feelings over a shared meal. For those of you with children, Eating Together As A Family Creates Better Eating Habits Later In Life. This study shows yet another reason to ring that cowbell at dinner time.

Here are some tips to making mealtime one of your priorities:

1. Shut off the TV. This includes mealtimes, but the less TV you watch during the morning, day or evening allows you more time to prepare meals. Just cutting out one or two 1-hour shows per week can keep your fridge stocked with well-prepped snacks and easy meal additions.
2. Plan Ahead. Take an hour each week to plan out your meals for the week. They don’t all have to be home-made, but then you will know ahead of time which meals are to be made at home and which meals will be bought prepared. No more “5pm: Oh no! What’s for dinner?!?”
3. Plan of leftovers. Make double or triple of what you are cooking and have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Did you know that we are one of few countries in which people have a different recipe or food for every meal? Most societies use part or all of a previous meal for the next one!
4. Freeze it. Many foods will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Even most of the nutrition is still intact as well! So stock up on freezer-safe glass containers and get a labeling pen for the date and meal name.
5. Involve your kiddos. Kids may slow down the cooking time a bit in the kitchen, but there are loads of benefits. First of all, they are more likely to eat the foods in which they helped prepare. Second, you get to spend quality time with them, something severely lacking for fast-paced families. Third, you will be teaching them that food does not only come from a box. They will begin to appreciate meals more and file away the knowledge that meals are created, not “opened” from a box. Later in life, they WILL thank you for this basic understanding and knowledge…I promise! (Mom – THANKS!!)
6. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Really, who has time to spend 3 hours in the kitchen preparing dinner? Well, I sure don’t. Most of my meals are prepared in about 30 minutes or less. The trick? A little planning ahead (for meal planning, soaking grains, groceries on hand), and setting the time aside (this is not the easiest thing!). Usually, something has got to go to make this time available. (Last time I checked the day was still only 24 hours…much to my dismay!) So, for me, just getting organized about the day cured that problem.
7. Next, KEEP IT SIMPLE! Steamed broccoli drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt and pepper accompanied by baked salmon in butter and garlic can be a whole meal prepared in about 20-25 minutes. And only about 5-10 minutes is active time in the kitchen!

So next time you think, “I just don’t have the time!”, I urge you to re-assess your priorities and make the time. Your life will be enriched in countless ways. Happy Meal Planning!

If you want some extra help with meal planning, I can assist you and your family in learning how to create and execute meal plans that meet your family’s nutritional and scheduling needs. Call (925) 951-7136 to start.

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Leah Vachani, Certified Nutritional Consultant, offers nutrition planning and advice to help with a variety of conditions and diagnoses, but her areas of specialization are preconception, prenatal, and postnatal nutrition in addition to children’s health. She believes in a holistic approach to wellness through diet, supplements, lifestyle, and mental awareness. Leah strives to help her clients find balance in their body to achieve optimum health and wellness.

Follow Leah Vachani on Twitter @HFWellness.

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by Gina Tibbs, Holistic Health Practitioner
Loosen Up Bodywork
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I always try to teach my clients and students that pain is your friend. You may have heard me say this a time or two. Pain is one way our body communicates to us that something needs to change. We also get signals from our nervous system like muscle spasm or tightness, cramping, numbness, and discomfort.

We, as people, are very results driven. We like knowing that when we go home in the evening that we have accomplished something. So much so that we sometimes ignore the signals our nervous system is sending us so we can finish what we have started.

A question I’ve heard in the past is “why don’t children have knots?“. The simplest answer to that question I learned in a Thomas Hanna, Somatics training: Children stop doing what they’re doing when it hurts.

I want to encourage all of you to find that inner child. Not to stop accomplishing the goals we set for ourselves, but to stop trudging through the pain and refine the way we get things done.

By paying attention to the process of what we are doing, we have the ability to focus on how we are using our bodies and make adjustments so that we can do them comfortably.

If you’re not sure how to make adjustments to activities that cause you discomfort your always welcome to contact me with questions by phone or email.

Be well, be happy, and I hope you’re enjoying your summer.

Best,
Gina Tibbs

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Gina Tibbs, HHP, Instructor / Owner of Loosen Up Bodywork, has been practicing massage therapy since 1999. She started deeply rooted in eastern techniques and developed an interest in NeuroMuscular therapy and pre and postnatal massage. Gina’s approach to health and healing has always included some blend of eastern and western medicine. Her passion to teach, always learn more and to empower her clients and students with new and old techniques for healing grows every day. Contact the Malaya Center at 925.726.0300 to schedule an appointment or for more information on Gina’s Self-Healing classes.

by Angel Blue, Intuitive Reader & Reiki Master
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Congratulations all! You survived July and two eclipses for the month. Here’s what to expect for August: (as last month, I will name the oracle card, give its meaning and then give the advice told to me by spirit)

#1 Angel of Communication: Communicate clearly; don’t be afraid to tell it like it is.

Speaking your own truth is critical. When speaking from your heart, know that you will always be heard even if it may not seem so. Remember also to speak from a place of compassion and honor.

#2 God of Reflections: The qualities you see in others are simply your own reflection.

The people you come into contact with in your life are terrific mirrors of what you like as well as dislike about yourself. These people are great tools that can teach you not only what you can work on but also the beauty that lies within you.

#3 Angel of Vision: Someone is not revealing part of the story. Trust your feelings over what others say.

This is a great reminder on how to listen with your heart. If something someone
is saying doesn’t feel like truth to you, it isn’t your truth. Bless them for their information and trust your intuition above all else.

Have a very blessed and abundant month!
Angel

The oracle cards used for this reading is Angels, Gods, & Goddesses by Toni Carmine Salerno.

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Angel Blue’s healing work is her passion. By connecting with higher power, she brings her clients a peace and clarity that can change their lives. That is her life purpose. Angel would like to help you find yours. Or, let Angel help you find deep relaxation to relieve the stess everyday life can bring.

by Leah Vachani, Certified Nutrition Consultant
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SOUL Food is Seasonal, Organic, Unrefined, and Local. By purchasing produce with these concepts in mind, you will treat your body to an abundance of nutrient rich and delicious tasting food while decreasing your carbon foot-print at the same time.

Here are some tips:

1. Find out what foods are fresh & seasonal near you at the National Resource Defense Council website.
2. Visit LocalHarvest.org to find farmers’ markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
3. Eat Well Guide: a free online directory of thousands of family farms, restaurants, and other outlets for fresh, locally grown food in the US and Canada. Originally a database of sustainably-raised meat and dairy producers, its listings have expanded to include farmers’ markets, CSA programs, partner organizations, water-conscious ratings and vegetarian eateries. Visitors can search by location, keyword or category to find good food, download customized guides, or plan a trip with the innovative mapping tool Eat Well Everywhere.
4. Read about “The Dirty Dozen”, or the 12 most heavily pesticide sprayed fruits and vegetables that you should always buy organic!

By tying to eat SOUL food, you may discover new shops, farmer’s markets, restaurants and more!

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Are you interested in exploring new and exciting nutritious foods for you and your family but feel overwhelmed? Book an appointment for a Grocery Store Nutrition Navigation or In Home Pantry Clean-Out. Leah’s next 21-Detoxification Program at the Malaya Center starts August 10.

Follow Leah Vachani on Twitter @HFWellness.