June 2007, Issue 54 ~ Healing Symbols

Ken planted several butterfly bushes in our yard a couple years ago which have tripled in size to our delight. They now stand taller than us. As summer approaches (in our part of the world), we await the return of the butterflies and any transitions these wonderful creatures may symbolize for us. In Shamanism, the butterfly is a totem animal symbolizing change, joy and color. It is the symbol of the soul. What healing symbols are popping up in your life these days? Might it be time for those of you who have taken Reiki Level 1 to learn the three healing symbols taught in Reiki Level 2? Are there healing symbols appearing in your night-time dreams - beckoning to be unraveled? Is a totem animal appearing in your life, dreams, or meditations ready to assist you somehow? Are the angels leaving feathers in your path?

See if one of the articles or courses below might help you uncover the meaning of the healing symbols presenting themselves to you this month.

Breathe,



June Cook
Self-Healing Expressions (S-HE)

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Reiki, Level 2: About the Three Reiki Symbols By Maggie Wahls, RMT In Reiki Level 2, the student learns three Reiki symbols. These healing symbols take your Reiki practice to a new level. The first Reiki symbol will strengthen the effects of Reiki in your own self and bring protection to others. The second Reiki symbol will bring mental and emotional healing on a new and higher level. The Reiki third symbol will... Read on.

Shaman Elder Maggie Wahls is the creator and instructor of these courses: Discovering the Shaman Healer Within: Apprentice Course Reiki for Healing: Level I Reiki for Healing: Level II

Interpreting Your Personal Dream Symbols By Laura V. Hyde Just like dream characters, every dream symbol represents a part of you. In fact, each symbol is you. Quite often, one dream symbol stands out in each dream. This symbol is a key factor and is worthy of your attention and understanding. Sometimes personal dream symbols set the tone or "theme" for the dream. For example, if you dreamt of making the bed with your partner, the dream symbol that stands out is "bed" and "partner" and may imply you need to work on some intimacy issues within your relationship. Read on. Laura Hyde is creator and instructor of Dreams for Healing: Using Dreams as a Pathway to the Soul.

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Feng Shui Symbols for Your Health Center By Deborah Redfern There are enhancements you can make to your Center area of your home that can help you feel more grounded and balanced in all areas of your life. The Center of the Bagua Map is a neutral area which serves to connect all the other areas together. It is also related to your physical health and is connected with the element of earth - nurturing, stable, centering energy. Traditionally, the symbol used to represent the Center of the bagua is the T'ai Chi, which depicts male and female energy - the yang and the yin, day and night. It also represents the... Read on. Deborah is the creator and instructor of these feng shui courses: Dancing with Energy: 9 Steps to Manifesting Your Soul's Desires with Feng Shui Healing with Feng Shui and Color

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Things That Make You Go Ommm. . .

Terrific Manifestation Tool! A Message from June Cook...

I think a bunch of you are going to love this one! It's easy, affordable, and AMAZING. It's called the Dream Wizard. In about 3 minutes, I purchased, downloaded and typed in a goal, added a photo to represent that goal and recorded my own voice claiming my dream. Now it pops up on my computer screen every 2 hours to remind me of what I am manifesting. No kidding! It makes me so happy every time it pops up! Check it out here.

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. Learn more.

A Message from our Friend Meg North Taylor, Founder of Lending Promise

At Lending Promise, we envision a world in which mothers in every village can adequately feed their children - both their mouths and minds - so young people can dream of possibility rather than limits, of beauty instead of squalor; of dignity and not shame. We give small loans known as microcredit to mothers in some of the world's poorest villages, in regions where human assistance has been insufficient for making a lasting impact. Could you help by making a small donation to help these women? Visit www.lendingpromise.org today and learn more.

Attn: Spiritual Singles! Beginning Your Journey towards Your Soul mate by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway Excerpt from her online course Finding Your Spiritual Soul Mate As you embark on a journey towards your soul mate, it is important to get off to a good start by looking at ways to attain the greatest value and experience from this project, as well identifying the mindset and approach most likely to bring true love knocking at your door. 1) Make this "Project" a priority. Approach finding true love with the enthusiasm and dedication you would put into finding a terrific job... Read on. Author Rev. Laurie Sue is creator and instructor of these courses: Finding Your Spiritual Soul Mate: Transforming Your Romantic Destiny with A Romantic Resume Discovering the Goddess: A Path to Healing, Spirituality and Joy

Write A Way: Self Publishing? Start Here   By Sandra Lee Schubert

The novel could sit in your desk drawer for many years or you could actually get it published. If the thought of approaching a publisher frightens you why not consider self-publishing? There are several options open to you. The field is wide open with the advent the Internet and resources are amazing... Read on. Sandra Schubert is the instructor for the course Writing for Life: Creating a Story of Your Own.

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Radio interview with Marty Tousley on Contact Talk Radio "Nature's Translator" with TRACY ANN Bereavement Counselor Marty Tousley, CNS-BC, FT and animal communicator Tracy Ann discuss why Pet Loss. is considered a different grief; the difficult decision of pet euthanasia, and how our animal friends communicate with us. Listen here (length: @ 4 minutes)

Marty Tousley, CNS-BC, FT, is the instructor of The First Year of Grief: Help for the Journey and A Different Grief: Coping with Pet Loss.

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Meta-Physician On Call The Healing Power of Sadness By Steven E. Hodes, M.D. Sadness is a universal human emotion, a part of every day living. Although many of us view it as a dark cloud that should be avoided and denied, I believe sadness brings a gift of healing. Acknowledging our own sadness can be a crucial step in the healing process itself... Read on.

Steven E. Hodes, M.D. is a board certified gastroenterologist with over 25 years private practice based in Edison and Old Bridge New Jersey. In addition to his medical practice, he has devoted himself to speaking and writing about metaphysics and healing. His book, Meta-Physician On Call, is due out in 2007. Visit him at www.meta-md.com.

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Coping with Illness: A Coping Blurb By Arthur Soissons-Segal, Ph.D. ~ Therapist and brain tumor survivor

Serious illness or disability is a family affair. It reaches out and like a powerful magnet it pulls the emotional strings of all who live within its reach. My disabilities affect my wife's daily life as it does mine. We no longer are able to take long walks due to my poor balance, a symptom of neuropathy and of spinal stinosis. I fatigue easily and may show exhaustion by 10 p.m. This limits our participation in... Read on. Arthur Soissons-Segal is the instructor of the course The Joy Of Coping: Overcoming The Stress of Dis-ease. by Arthur Soissons-Segal.

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Closing Thoughts

This Month's Holistic Prayer

Some believe if you whisper a wish upon a butterfly's wings, that wish will be carried to the heavens to be granted.

~*~ The Butterfly ~*~
Transmutation, Dance of Joy
The butterfly is the symbol of change, joy and color.
It is the symbol of the soul.
They remind us that life is a dance,
not to take things quite so seriously.
They also remind us to get up and move.
Dance brings the sweetness of life.
Butterflies bring color and joy to your life.
Look at them and remember what joy is in your life,
if its a lot or a little, it is still joy.
They teach us that growth and transformation does not have to traumatic;
it can occur gently, sweetly, joyfully.
If a butterfly totem has shown up in your life,
make note of the most important issues in your life,
and see what needed to changed.
~ Lin Oberlin
(Used with gratitude and permission)


   

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