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Holistic Expressions, A Self-Healing Expressions Newsletter

Issue 89 - April ~ Connecting with Spirit and the Spirit of Spring

By Self-Healing Expressions

In this Issue
1) What's Cookin' ~ Opening remarks by June Cook
2) NEW! Home Study Course for Massage Therapists (10 CEUs)!
3) This Month's Featured Flash Show! Spring Cleaning to Make Room for Love
4) Feng Shui: Spring Clearing & Cleaning
5) The Way of the Shaman: Doing a Give-Away
6) April Laughter Blip from Laugh Lady, Lynn Shaw ~ with YouTube Video
7) Let's Talk About Your Divinity by Mercedes
8) Q & A: Pronunciation of Key Aramaic Words in the Aramaic Lord's Prayer
9) Guest Article ~ The Aura Imaging Phenomenon by Jonathan Goldman
10) Comments from you ~ Thanks for writing in!
11) Things That Make You Go Ommm...
12) This Issue's Holistic Prayers ~ Word Blessings; Goddess Earth Chants

"Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon the labors of people, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received."
~ Albert Einstein

Dear Friend,

While reorganizing and cleaning out our basement, I discovered and sorted through two boxes I never unpacked from our 2005 move. It made me laugh that I had labeled one box as "important" but hadn't bothered to open until it now. As I proceeded to toss much of the box's contents, I did discover some precious cards and notes from loved ones – who have since crossed over; which were indeed, very "important" to me. In some regard, their notes read as if they were messages sent just now from the other side (versus having been written some five, ten, or 15 years ago). And in my mind, they were meant to be found just now – providing some level of comfort and connection with these beautiful beings now in spirit form. What messages are you receiving from the Spirit World?

As we spring into a new season, we are pleased to announce a new continuing education offering (worth 10 CEUs) for Massage Therapists by Richard Adinolfi (details below).

We hope this issue offers some comfort and support for your healing journey!

Breathe,

June Cook
www.SelfHealingExpressions.com (SHE)
www.HealingEbooks.com (HE)

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For NEW subscribers joining us this month, are offering two complimentary eBooks, Get Ready for Your Soulmate and Feng Shui Your Way to Love

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NEW! Massage Therapy Home Study Course of self-care techniques (10 CEUs towards recertification),
by Richard Adinolfi, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist

A wonderful massage therapy continuing education home study course - with online test is now available on our Healing eBooks site. Massage Therapists who enroll and pass the online test will earn 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) towards their massage therapy recertification. Includes downloadable text book on self-care techniques, online test and evaluation. Learn more now.

Massage Therapists who take this Home Study Course will be guided to...

Develop a more healing relationship with yourself and your clients.
Access a convenient and economical way to obtain re-certification.
Earn 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for NCBTMB recertification, state licensing, and * AMTA or ABMP membership in a time efficient manner.
Learn techniques to help you perform stronger and last longer in your massage therapy practice.
Gain knowledge of advanced strokes and stretches to resolve your clients' countless muscular and joint conditions and more!

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This Month's Featured Flash Show!

Spring Cleaning to Make Room for Love by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

Author Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway is the creator and instructor of these eCourses and eBook:

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Feng Shui: Spring Clearing and Cleaning By Deborah Redfern

As you clean your home this season, invite the healing forces of the four elements into your home: air, earth, fire, and water. Not only will it help you clean your home, but it has a powerful cleansing and renewing affect on your body, mind and soul. Also, try smudging and essential oils to remove stagnant energy and clear negative energy from your home. But before you get started with your spring clearing and cleaning, take a moment to... Read on.

Deborah Redfern is the creator and instructor of these eCourses:
Healing with Feng Shui and Color
Dancing with Energy: 9 Steps to Manifesting Your Soul's Desires with Feng Shui

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The Way of the Shaman: Doing A Give-Away
By Shaman Elder Maggie Wahls

In tribal traditions, a give-away is a ceremony in which a tribe member gives away some or all of his or possessions to clear out his or her life from the old things and to make room for new things. In many tribes, when a wife loses a husband it is very hard for her to manage supporting herself. So about a year after her loss she holds a give-away ceremony. Everyone from the tribe comes to a give-away feast that she has prepared. Many women bring a dish to pass. After everyone has eaten and had a good time, the widow... Read on.

Shaman Elder Maggie Wahls is the creator and instructor of these Self-Healing Expressions eCourses:
Discovering the Shaman Healer Within
Reiki for Healing: Level I
Reiki for Healing: Level II

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April Laughter Blip from Laugh Lady, Lynn Shaw

How wonderful that the universal sounds of laughter are as unique and different as the people who make up the universe! Our vocal chords are designed just for us so our sounds are different. Raise your unique voice of laughter with those on the video and keep laughing! ~ Lynn

Lynn Shaw is the creator and instructor of Laughter for the Healing Heart.

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Let's Talk About Your Divinity,
by Mercedes Oestermann van Essen

Today I want to share with you what I have learned about being a divine being of love and light and why this understanding holds the key to your future happiness and success. On your quest to personal freedom and happiness you have probably come across the phrase: "I am a divine being of love and light" and perhaps like me you may have taken this phrase for a touchy feely saying which bears little resemblance to what really is our so called reality. If that is you, I sympathize as I too have viewed this phrase in this light until one day not so long ago I had an insight to what this little phrase "I am a being of love and light" really means. Read on.

Mercedes Oestermann van Essen is the author of these eBooks available through HealingeBooks.com:
Cure Your Financial Problems for Good,
Solve Problems in Minutes Anywhere, and more.

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Pronunciation of Key Aramaic Words in the Aramaic Lord's Prayer,
Q & A, by Rev. Elizabeth Reed, Ph.D.

Question: I am using the Neil Douglas-Klotz's Prayers of the Cosmos (book and CD) to augment my work with your online course on the Aramaic Lord's Prayer. I find that in the (eCourse) Lesson 9, the "tzevyanach" of the book and CD is represented as "sebyannach". Is this a spelling change? Is the pronunciation different from what is taught on the CD, and if so, what is the correct pronunciation now? Please clarify this inconsistency so that I can learn it correctly. Find Rev. Reed's answer here.

Rev. Elizabeth Reed, Ph.D. is the creator and instructor of these online courses with Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D.:
Breathing with the Divine Breath: Deep Inner Healing in The Beatitude Way
A Healing Journey with the Aramaic Lord's Prayer: Reclaiming the Mysticism of Jesus through His Native Language

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Guest Author's Article

The Aura Imaging Phenomenon,
by Jonathan Goldman

I had just sent out the completed manuscript of The Divine Name to my editor. I was done with the book. It was the best I could do. I was content. The next day, I attended INATS, the International New Age Trade show—a yearly event in Denver where authors, musicians, artisans and many others speak, perform or had booths displaying their works or others such as myself... The following day my wife Andi and I arrived quite late at the show in order to spend a couple of hours looking around at what we had missed previously due to our busy schedule of activities the day before. As the show was just about to close down, I passed by a booth that had "Aura Imaging" photography... Read on and view amazing aura imaging photographs.

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Here's What You're Saying About Our Courses...

About Marty's Grief-Healing eCourse
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Things That Make You Go Ommm

Awakening to the Spirit World: the Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation
by Sandra Ingerman & Hank Wesselman, Published by Sounds True
Today, practicing shamanism doesn't mean you have to live in a rain forest or a desert. Thanks to a modern renaissance of shamanic spirituality, practitioners from all walks of life now use powerful indigenous techniques for healing, insight, and spiritual growth. With Awakening to the Spirit World, teachers Sandra Ingerman and Hank Wesselman bring together a circle of renowned Western shamanic elders to present a comprehensive manual for making these practices accessible and available in our daily lives. Includes a CD drumming to facilitate your shamanic journeys. Learn more now.

A Message from Sark
Hello you Gorgeous Human Bean! I'm so excited! After doing live events worldwide for two decades, this is actually the first time I'm teaching a comprehensive tele-class series to allow you to directly work with me more affordably and conveniently, right from your own home or office. I'm calling it Dream Boogie with SARK, and I'm absolutely thrilled to tell you about it.... See video and learn more now! It started Wednesday, April 14, 2010, and YES, you can still sign up any time before the second class, which is Wednesday, April 21. You can even get a recording of the first class for FREE!

Newly Released Book!

The Ten Things to Do When Your Life Falls Apart
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Whether you're struggling with money issues, job loss, relationship problems, an unexpected health crisis or all of the above, this book will light your path and heal your heart. Along with giving sound practical advice, THE TEN THINGS will help you see your crisis in a larger context, one in which no matter what you are going through you'll be able to find a sense of renewal and peace. Everybody has hard times and this is the book that will carry you through them. Learn more.

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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.

Healing eBooks to check out this Spring season!

* Soul Wisdom: A Guide to Miraculous Living, Book One
* Discovering Your Life Purpose: Two Meditations
* Conscious Earning: A Path to Quadrupling Income in One Year
* A Different Grief: Coping with Pet Loss
* Healing Whispers: Communication with Your Spirit Guides & Angels

Closing Thoughts

This Issue's Holistic Prayer

Word Blessings

Shamans are masters of the power of words, as they know what words need to be spoken aloud to create change and healing. The words that shamans use for healing are known as blessings. A blessing is created by words and actions – such as making art to create beauty, love, light, inspiration, hope – that affirm healing and success for yourself, other, and the planet. What we bless with our creative acts, thoughts, and words blesses us in return...

As the sun rises and warms the earth,
May my soul warm with gratitude for the good
things in my life.

As the rain falls gently on the grass,
May any hardness in my heart soften and grow moist.

As the stars shine brightly overhead,
May my heart sparkle with gratitude for all that blesses my life.

As the road stretches to the horizon,
May my life go forward with joy and hope.

© Excerpt from Awakening to the Spirit World: the Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation, pp.151 & 152 by Sandra Ingerman & Hank Wesselman

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Happy Earth Day! Goddess Earth Chants

Listen here.

Compiled by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, creator and instructor of these eCourses and eBook:

May your life go forward with healing, hope, and joy!

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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.