March 2005, Issue No. 27 ~ Being in the Light: Healing Hands, Healing Prayers

There is so much going on this month I hardly know where to start! Today we announce the launch of a new course by Reiki Master Teacher Maggie Wahls, entitled "Reiki for Healing: Level I". Maggie, a gifted healer, is able to give Reiki attunements from a distance. Having taken a live Reiki I Workshop myself last year, this online Reiki course served to cement and deepen my practice and appreciation of Reiki. But if Reiki is new to you, you can now learn this powerful form of energy healing online and be attuned by Maggie at a fraction of what it costs for a live course. Learn more below.

Also this month, we are launching a NEW Flash Show on the Aramaic Lord's Prayer. Our Web master Mike along with Elizabeth Reed, Ph.D. (instructor of "A Healing Journey with the Aramaic Lord's Prayer ") did an amazing job on this beautiful flash show! See details below.

We are also holding a fun "Spring Writing Contest" -- so be sure to check that out below as well and send in an entry if so moved. As always, we hope you enjoy this issue's special features, tips, blips and articles. And that you'll consider enrolling in one of our quality e-courses for self-healing today.


Blessings for Health & Healing,



June Soyka Cook
Self-Healing Expressions (S-HE)

( ( ( New Course Launched! ) ) )

Reiki for Healing: Level I

by Maggie Wahls, Reiki Master Teacher

You are invited to embrace a remarkable gift of healing, the ability to heal with your hands. The Usui system of Reiki is one of the easiest natural healing systems known today. Learn what Reiki is about and how it works. Receive your Reiki Attunement to permanently open this channel in your life. This course includes many special features, including a Discussions Forum frequently visited by Maggie, printable Reiki hand position forms, audio meditation, and more. Learn more now.




Aramaic Lord's Prayer - Featured Flash Show
With the Easter holy week approaching, Christians especially (but others as well) may find this beautiful flash show transformational.

Many of you grew up with a particular translation of The Lord's Prayer, a translation based on Greek manuscripts - translated over the centuries from one language into another. However, Jesus did not teach in Greek, Latin, German, or English. He spoke and taught in Aramaic. You are invited to hear and read the translation of the Aramaic Lord's Prayer now, as translated and spoken by renowned scholar and author Neil Douglas-Klotz. This show also features "Healing Piano: The Aramaic Prayer" music by Akbar Eric Manolson. Absolutely inspiring! View now.

*** Of course, if so moved, we invite you to pass this link on and on... Know we are grateful for this small act of kindness.

Things That Make You Go Ommm. . .

Audio message about Dreams
Enjoy this (new) short audio message by Laura Grace, the instructor of our "Dreams for Healing" course. Find here.

Awakening Humans, practical information on changes now affecting humankind
Planetary changes and rapid transformation in the Human consciousness are building a pathway to peace. Major changes are happening on Earth. People all over the world are now in awakening mode. Winds of transformation are creating disturbances and confusion on a global, community, family and personal level. It is the clearing before a new earth is birthed. Awakening Humans provides practical information and insight on these issues to lighten the load on your journey through life. Visit us now at www.awakeninghumans.com

Holistic Prayers: Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit Through Prayer
Subscribe to this (no fee) uplifting Self-Healing Expressions e-course and get a sense of how our self-paced delivery system works while being inspired by interfaith prayers. Enroll now.






Here's what you're saying about our courses...

"I think this course is AWESOME! What a great way to start the day. Get up, get a cup of coffee and set down at the computer and open yourself up. It has taken my days from out of control to focused and enjoyable. I found there was a nice mix of topics and when one lesson really spoke to me I would print it and carry it around with me. I really liked the lessons that deal with growing as a spiritual being. Thank you so much." ~ Julie, USA ( Holistic Prayers course)


"Not only does the course deliver what it promises, it offers far, far more: It's really a journey of self-discovery. Melanie never preaches or tells you what to do but rather gives practical exercises, which prompted me to go deeper within myself, learn more about who I am, and, in turn, about what I truly want out of life (and how to get it, I might add). It's a psycho-spiritual exploration, if you will, that, if you chose to take the journey, leaves you with greater self-knowledge, self-love and creativity. I recommend it highly to anyone interested in personal and spiritual growth." ~ Claudia Miles, M.A., LMFT, Calf. ( Life Purpose course)

Living With Purpose: Celebrating YOU By Seeing Through the Eyes of Others By Melanie Votaw What can we do right now to help transform the world? One thing we can do is to strive to love ourselves more. Judeo-Christian backgrounds would tell us this is a selfish pursuit. But nothing transforms the world more than self-love. With self-love, you generate an inner peace and joy that affects every person you encounter. With self-love, your cup runs over, and your capacity to love others increases. That's the great thing about love, the source is limitless; it never empties. How can you generate more self-love? One of the easiest ways is to... [read on] Melanie Votaw is the instructor for the course Discovering Your Life Purpose: Living the Life You Were Born to Live.

"As a nurse, I've seen first hand the healing value of laughter. Furthermore, studies show that laughter is good for you. It boosts the immune system and relives tension. This course was outstanding! Lynn does a great job of educating people on the many benefits of laughter and guiding them towards embracing wellness through laughter and humor." ~ Jean Kolp, RN ( Laugh Therapy course)

Are You Thinking Too Much? By Lynn Shaw, Laugh Therapist

Research reveals that we think over 50,000 thoughts a day! Furthermore, it is believed that the average adult fills his or her mind with 80% of the same thoughts from yesterday. Thus, 40,000 thoughts today were the same as yesterday -- now doesn't that just boggle the mind? Questions to contemplate: In the past week, how many people have told you... [read on ] Lynn Shaw resides in Indiana and is the instructor of the Self-Healing Expressions course Laughter for the Healing Heart.

"Losing my precious dog Cleo has been the worst experience that I have lived through. This series [of lessons] has kept me sane. The thoughts written down are exactly thoughts that I have had. It is uncanny how they zero in on exactly the same ones. The series has helped me cope better than anyone or anything else. I look forward every day to more insight from this course, which is helping me to slowly heal and come to terms with this catastrophic event in my life." ~ Susan Mcallister, Delaware ( Pet Loss course)

		Dear Marty ~ What About Grief After Pet Euthanasia? Q & A by Bereavement Counselor Marty Tousley
Question: I have a different kind of situation, one I grieve, but mostly feel guilty about. I adopted a puppy, loved it and took care of it. After a while, I noticed some aggressive tendencies, but underestimated the problem. It grew worse, and eventually there was nothing I could do. I put the dog to sleep. Now I feel really guilty about not knowing enough to do something. I do miss her terribly. I had her for a year and a half. Is it normal to grieve about this - for a pet I loved who turned aggressive, and for putting her down? [Read Marty's response] Marty Tousley is the instructor of these Self-Healing Expressions courses: The First Year of Grief: Help for the Journey and A Different Grief: Coping with Pet Loss.

A Green Note ~ Voting with Your Dollars By Judy Morgan, Environmentalist By buying organic food products, you are voting with your dollars for a healthier, more nutritious, and better tasting product, from a system that does minimal harm to the environment. Another environmentally positive option is to grow your own food! Many people have found growing vegetables in their backyard, or even patios, to be a relaxing, rewarding hobby. Using organic fertilizers and simple pest management techniques, it is possible to grow a variety of vegetables without damage to the environment or your own health. In the United States, in a mere 300 years, 96% of the original ancient forests have been destroyed, due to development and agriculture. Planting trees around your home is not only good for the planet; it also provides a more comfortable living space while saving money. Deciduous trees (ones that drop their leaves in the winter) help cool homes in the summer, while letting the sun shine through to warm the home in the winter, especially if they are planted on the south side of your house.

Judy Morgan is the creator of  Healing the Environment: Healing the Planet Starts at Home.

Food Sources of Iron By Julianne Koritz, registered, licensed dietitian There are two categories of minerals: major minerals and trace minerals. Iron is a trace mineral. However minor that may sound, iron is an important mineral in your diet. Iron is vital for hemoglobin formation in blood and energy metabolism. Anemia symptoms can result from iron deficiency. People with iron deficiency anemia may always feel cold. This is because... [read on & find Printable List of meatless iron rich foods] Julianne Koritz is the creator of The Healing Power of Food: Conscious Eating.

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Enter Our Spring WRITING CONTEST!
Holistic Expressions is pleased to announce its Spring 2005 writing contest! Using your amazing power of creativity choose from one of the two photos and write a short story -- 400 to 1000 words. Be wildly inventive; create characters, a plot line. The stories will be judged on originality and good story telling. All entries must be received by April 15, 2005. Find submission and Grand Prize details here!

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Closing Thoughts

This Month's Holistic Prayers

Namaste,

Your Friends at Self-Healing Expressions



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Self-Healing Expressions Self-Healing Expressions provides self-paced email courses on holistic topics. Site features guided meditation and healing prayers. Course topics include Dreams for Healing, Romantic Resumé, Grief Healing, Pet Loss, Nutrition, Laugh Therapy, Healing the Earth, More Power to You and more. Its popular (free) Holistic Prayers email course contains interfaith prayers, worldwide prayer vigil announcements and inspiring quotes.