September 2007, Issue 57 ~ Lessons from Oz: Releasing Fear; Transformation

My mother, daughter and I attended an inspirational performance of "Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz" in Philadelphia recently. While there were many wonderful messages woven into this musical, what struck me most was how I deeply empathized with Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, as I came to know her and her story. As many of you will recall, this was the green witch many of us feared in our childhood viewings of the Wizard of Oz. My childhood opinions and fears of her were transformed towards love, affection and compassion as this "untold" tale unfolded. I came to care deeply about her and her fate. How wonderfully Buddhist I thought.

What emotions or perspectives are you open to healing and transforming this month? See if one of the below articles or courses might help you as you travel your yellow brick road.

Breathe,



June Cook
Self-Healing Expressions (S-HE)

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The Five Feng Shui Elements and the Wizard of Oz   By Deborah Redfern In Feng Shui the Five Elements are used to bring a balance in our lives. Usually this means having a balance of all five elements of Fire, Water, Metal, Wood and Earth in our living spaces. But first, let's understand the Five Elements. L. Frank Baum's story The Wizard Oz illustrates this delightfully! In this tale, you can see balanced and imbalanced examples of the five elements… The Wizard = Fire. Fire is about taking action. The Wizard is not in balance when we first encounter him. He portrays himself as... Read on. Enjoy the fun audio clips from movie! Deborah Redfern 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

Write A Way: Over the Rainbow, A New Tale is Waiting to be Told By Sandra Lee Schubert

The Broadway musical Wicked features characters from the familiar story of the Wizard of Oz… It is also a play about following your dreams and the truth that resides in your heart. In surprising ways it tells the story we had not known. How did the witch become wicked, or green? Why were those red shoes so important? …It also reminded me that there is more than one side to a story... Read on and hear Sandra's poems. Sandra Schubert is the instructor for the course Writing for Life: Creating a Story of Your Own.

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Things That Make You Go Ommm. . .

Choices and Illusions by Eldon Taylor - the book that is changing lives!
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Raw for 30 Days is an independent documentary film that chronicles six McDonald's-munching Americans with diabetes who switch to a diet consisting entirely of vegan, organic, live, raw foods in order to reverse diabetes naturally. You are what you Eat! Check out this awesome short! The natural cure for diabetes: www.rawfor30days.com.

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For those enrolling in our Goddess course this month, Rev. Laurie Sue is offering her NEW e-book. It's called We Could All Use A Fairy Godmother: How to Embrace the Magic of Believing. It explores the history and role of the Fairy Godmother -- an aspect of the Goddess that we can all remember and relate to -- and how to invite her into your life in a truly fun way. This is a limited time offer! And it is in addition to the other Bonus Gifts and the 2 for 1 offer. For more details and enroll here.

Discovering the Goddess: Evoking the Sorceress Within   by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway Many fairytales and stories tell of a sorceress who helps a heroine to wholeness and grace. Glinda, in The Wizard of Oz, is one of the world's favorites; she was the guiding light who sent Dorothy on her legendary search for the Wizard, only to help her find the power of the wizard was within her all along. In the tradition of trusting... [Read on and find audio of Glinda] Author Rev. Laurie Sue is creator and instructor of these S-HE courses: Discovering the Goddess: A Path to Healing, Spirituality and Joy Finding Your Spiritual Soul Mate: Transforming Your Romantic Destiny with A Romantic Résumé

Living with Purpose: Paving the Way for Your Legacy By Melanie Votaw Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and the detonator, and he made millions in the process. When his brother, Ludwig (another wealthy and successful man), passed away, the newspaper got their obituaries mixed up. This means that Alfred was in a position to read his own obituary. It was quite a shock to him when he read the headline: "The Merchant of Death." He knew that he would be known for creating something that was destructive, so he set out to change that... Read on. Melanie Votaw is the instructor for the course Discovering Your Life Purpose: Living the Life You Were Born to Live.

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The Shaman Way: Creating Your Reality By Shaman Elder Maggie Wahls

Choice and free will are two commonly used terms. They seem to be well understood. What is often overlooked is the effect the choices we make have on us. In essence, the choices we make create all of our reality. There is always an effect for everything we say, do or think. Every thought we have and choice we make is an Act of Creation. You are constantly... Read on. Shaman Elder Maggie Wahls is the creator and instructor of Discovering the Shaman Healer Within: Apprentice Course, as well as Reiki for Healing: Level I and Reiki for Healing: Level II. Find courses listed here.

Intimacy: Our Greatest Fear, Our Greatest Challenge By Linda Pendleton Since ancient time, man's innate drive has been to achieve intimacy, yet, it is his/her greatest fear. Why do we fear it? You fear intimacy because in order to achieve true intimacy you have to surrender - to give up control. The idea of "giving up control," in ancient time, and in present time, stirs up anxiety and fear. Fear can make your life stagnate, unproductive, lonely, and painful. It is human nature to Read on. Linda Pendleton, medium and author, is the creator and instructor of the courses Healing Whispers: Communication with Your Spirit Guides & Angels and Journey to the Heart: Exploring the World of Spirit.

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The Grief Process: From Surviving to Transcending Your Grief By Marty Tousley, CNS-BC, FT Anyone who goes through the grief process learns: Grief changes you. When you lose someone you love, you will never be the same. But within every sorrowful situation, growth is possible. Over time you learn that although a part of you has died, another part is being reborn, making you stronger and more capable. You have a choice. You can either give up and withdraw into your tragedy, or you can grow... Read on.

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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This Month's Holistic Prayer

Traditional Buddhist Prayer
Oneness of Life and Light,
Entrusting in your Great Compassion,
May you shed the foolishness in myself,
Transforming me into a conduit of Love.
May I be a medicine for the sick and weary,
Nursing their afflictions until they are cured;
May I become food and drink,
During time of famine,
May I protect the helpless and the poor,
May I be a lamp,
For those who need your Light,
May I be a bed for those who need rest,
and guide all seekers to the Other Shore.
May all find happiness through my actions,
and let no one suffer because of me.
Whether they love or hate me,
Whether they hurt or wrong me,
May they all realize true entrusting,
Through Other Power,
and realize Supreme Nirvana.
Namo Amida Buddha


   

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