June 2008, Issue 67 ~ The Spirit of Nature: Spirit Rocks and Mother Earth

In a long ago metaphysical course I took in NYC, we tried different exercises each week. One of the exercises the instructor had us try one class was passing a small stone around the room. We each held it for a few moments and later she asked us for our impressions about the stone. When I held the sandstone, I saw dusty feet in Jesus sandals and the edge of tattered robes. I had the impression of an outdoor market place with lots of confusion and noise. And I heard sounds of gravel and sand being kicked around. The instructor eventually shared that she had picked up this stone off a street in Israel during a recent trip there. She suggested stones have memories and my own impressions confirmed this for me. How many centuries and generations had this stone been kicked around I wondered.

I remembered this exercise as I read Shaman Elder Maggie's article (see below) on Spirit Rocks and Crystals. She takes the notion of rocks having memory several steps further -- including that spirit rocks have messages for the healer. And Rev. Laurie Sue broadens the discussion this issue with her article about Mother Earth. What messages or lessons await your discovery this month; this Solstice (June 20)? See if one of our articles, courses, or offerings might support you on your healing journey.

Breathe,



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

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The Shaman Way: Spirit Rocks and Crystals By Shaman Elder Maggie Jean Wahls

Today we explore the Shaman's connection to rocks and crystals. Spirits in the Inner Worlds may take the shape or form of anything and so look quite different than they may look here. But with practice and knowledge it is possible to not only recognize the kind of spirit there but even its nature or message. We can usually use three identifiers for rocks and crystals... Read on. Shaman Elder Maggie Wahls is the creator and instructor of Discovering the Shaman Healer Within, as well as Reiki for Healing: Level I and Reiki for Healing: Level II. Details here.

Celebrating Mother Earth: Meet Pachamama, Peruvian Earth Goddess

By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

To truly connect with the Goddess, we have to really understand that we are part of Her and She is part of us - every day. She is the earth we stand on, and the elements of our common being. She is not separate from us. She is the one who gives life. It is to her we shall all return at the end of our days, when our bodies become part of her body, or our ashes are scattered into the breath of her winds... Read on and enjoy several songs and chants dedicated to Mother Earth.

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This Month's Feature Flash Show: Earth Meditation

Enjoy this Self-Healing Expressions Earth Meditation.

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Things That Make You Go Ommm. . .

Earth Chants ~ Earth Songs, Songs to Sing to Yourself - Songs to Sing with Others
By The Van Manens

A collection of 18 songs that will have you singing every day...to affirm your life, to move you past obstacles, to inspire your Soul, to be closer to Mother Earth. These songs are designed to sing at retreats, with groups of women and gatherings of the heart. CD available at www.coachHelene.com.

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Listen With Your Heart: Sandra Ingerman on Shamanism, Healing & Nature
Learn the deep healing insights and wisdom that Shamanism has to offer at home on DVD. Sandra Ingerman, author of Soul Retrieval & Medicine for the Earth – Inspires and guides us in this unique 150 min DVD film session. "raw, humble and unpretentious...a rare up close and personal interview with one of the great visionary healers"

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. It makes me so happy every time it pops up! Check it out here.

Write A Way: Planting Seeds, One Word at a Time By Sandra Lee Schubert

Spring to me is the perfect time to make plans and set goals. The air begins to vibrate, as everything starts to wake up. The birds are a bit perkier and lunchtime is for walking outside and not just huddling in warm offices. What we plant now will blossom and bear fruit in the summer and the fall. It is also the time to seed our creative gardens. My grandmother's garden took two forms. Her front lawn was... Read on. Sandra Schubert is the instructor for the course Writing for Life: Creating a Story of Your Own.

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Cancer, You Can Beat It! Downloadable DVD
By Qigong Grand Master Jack Lim

Ancient Chinese knowledge shared by Qigong Grand Master Jack Lim. He discusses how to balance the body's energies to deal with cancer. It is an easy to learn Chinese Qi Energy Walk which is used by 90 per cent of all cancer patients in China. Statistics show that it is the most successful form of Qigong for cancer.

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Closing Thoughts

"Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." ~ Ancient Indian Proverb

This Month's Holistic Prayer

We return thanks to our Mother, the Earth, which sustains us.
We return thanks to the rivers and streams, which supply us with water.
We return thanks to all herbs, which furnish medicines for the cure of our diseases.
We return thanks to the moon and stars, which have given to us their light when the sun was gone.
We return thanks to the sun that has looked upon the earth with a beneficent eye.
Lastly, we return thanks to the Great Spirit in Whom is embodied all goodness, and Who directs all things for the good of Her children.

~ Iroquois Prayer, adapted
(Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace)

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