Tribe of Many Colors

Some interesting information has been coming my way the past couple of days so I thought I should pay attention to it and pass it on.

A friend of mine sent me a link to a video of Kiesha Crowther speaking on the Tribe of Many Colors http://www.tribeofmanycolors.net/videos/kiesha-in-zurich.html

Her video's are pretty captivating and very interesting. She talks about opening our hearts and thinking from our heart rather than our minds. This seems inline with the ideas of opening your High Heart Chakra again. Keisha is one of 12 wisdom keepers that are all doing different things to advance the planet and work with universal wisdom. Keisha, like the others in the group of 12, is a Shaman. Their work is very "earth based" and concentrated on helping to save and work with nature. Her message contains a lot of information on what is happening these days and in days leading up to 2012 that is allowing for a shift of consciousness.

You can check out their website (the logo is today's picture) at www.tribeofmanycolors.net and see what you think.

I was considering whether or not I should pass this on, and make this today's post when I got another email from a different friend. Part of that message was:

"My Grandfather survived on this earth without using anything that did not go back into the earth. The whole world could learn from that."
~ Floyd Westerman, SIOUX ~

The email also contained the following that is very much like the message the Tribe of Many Colors brings:

"Our grandfathers knew how to live in harmony. They did not create poisons or technologies that destroyed things. They did not make their decisions based on greed or for selfish reasons. They did not take more then they used. Their thoughts and actions were about respect. The Elders conducted themselves in a respectful way. We need to consider our actions around respect for Mother Earth."

Sometimes it seems the universe kind of "hits me upside the head" to try and let me know what I should pay attention to. So today I'll listen and pass this information on!

Malachite for High Heart Healing

I was at a Farmer's Market on the weekend, rather looking for the "spirit of Christmas" when a Malachite necklace caught my eye. I don't know a lot about crystal healing, but I know when something "speaks to me" and I couldn't wait to put this necklace on- it just feels good.

Crystal healing is based on the principles that the specific molecular structures of some crystals tap into corresponding energy fields. From a very scientific point of view crystals are used in appliances like radio transmitters because they accentuate energy waves. If it works for radio waves, why wouldn't it work for other more ancient healing energies as well. Crystals can be worn as jewlery to bring these healing energies closer to you or can be kept in your pocket, under a pillow at night or placed in specific areas of your house or work place. Sometimes alternative healers will ask you to hold a specific crystal while they work on you. Certain crystals are linked to specific chakras according to color and the vibrational wave.

My malichite necklace came with a tag that explains malachite as the following;

"Very powerful in aiding with the interpretation and transfer of information that leads to spiritual evolution. Especially useful for those on a spiritual path. Also worn as protection for travellers."

A little bit of research reveals that malachite is what is responsible for the green color of tarnished copper and bronze and it can be transformed into copper by heat. That transformation seems significant.

Apparently in the the Middle Ages malachite was worn to protect from black magic and sorcery and in Ancient Greece amulets for children were made of malachite. Some sources believe that malachite relaxes the nervous system and calms stormy emotions. It is said to bring harmony into your life. It is also believed that malachite gives knowledge and patience.

From a chakra point of view malachite is linked to both the throat and heart chakras. Hmmm... so the high heart being that "in-between" of throat and heart seems to really be a match for malachite.

Also known as the stone of "balance and transformation" this points to the high heart chakra where the transformation of spiritual knowledge, intuition, and wisdom can be brought to the physical being. Perhaps malachite can bring that understanding. The idea that malachite has been used for protection for travelers strikes a cord for me too. Maybe that traveling is between the dimensions- the transurfing ideas, where knowledge can be acquired and brought back to the physical realms.

Whatever the potential powers, my new necklace is a beautiful green Christmas color. Maybe that peace, balance and spiritual evolution is the "spirit of Christmas".

Twenties Girl: An Entertaining Ghost Story

I have just finished a totally fun and entertaining book that was once again passed on to me very casually by a friend. It's Sophie Kinsella's "Twenties Girl". Most people probably already know Sophie Kinsella from the Shopaholic books- I've never read them but maybe I'll try them out now because I really loved this one.

In "Twenties Girl" the main character, Lara, is visited by the ghost of her great-aunt. This ghost is not scary or frightening exactly but rather is very fashionably dressed in 1920s style, has a passion for certain cocktails, and is extremely demanding!! Not a ghost to be ignored.

This is the kind of book that just "takes you away" without having to worry about anything or anyone, no real angst about how it will all turn out, no deep lessons to be learned. Well, maybe there are some lessons to be learned actually. The point is that it makes you think without it hurting! It's just entertaining and in the process you might pick up a few ideas that affect your life in a positive way.

Lara's ghost turns out to be more of a guardian angel but not in the traditional sense at all! She shakes things up, and certainly has an agenda of her own but there are things to be learned from that. At one point in the book, Lara even takes the Bach flower Rescue Remedy! I was impressed!

But you won't need Rescue Remedy while you read this. If the holiday shopping, stressful life stuff has got you frazzled this would be a great read and way to lighten up your life a bit. Makes you remember that life is really meant to be enjoyed and intuition should always be listened to!

I highly recommend it!

Holiday Shopping Irritation & Beech

So today is "Black Friday" in the U.S. It sounds ominous, but apparently just means great deals in the Thanksgiving/Christmas spirit. The holiday spirit seems in full force in Canada as well as retailers are quick to point out they are putting specials on "just like our American counterparts". Hmmm... If the very thought of struggling through crowds to find yet another "must have" at a good price leaves you feeling irritated and disgruntled- Beech might be a good Bach flower for you.

Perhaps it comes to mind to me today as I struggle with some computer issues that are taking my "zen-ness" away in little bits and pieces!

The Bach flower Beech is indicated if you are feeling intolerant of what you perceive as other people's shortcomings. It is recommended if you are finding yourself bothered by the mannerisms of others, if noises that usually wouldn't both you are grating to your nerves, and you find yourself just a little "ticked off at the world". When in a Beech mood you are convinced you are right and the rest of the world is wrong. You are convinced you deserve that special item and no one else should dare even be in the line-up ahead of you. If that woman that is talking cheerfully to the check-out person while you wait four customers behind her loaded down with deals you aren't even sure you want anyway, is making you feel homicidal - Beech is indicated!!

Beech is not a "soul type" but is either a passing mood or in more extreme instances a condition that builds up over time. The Beech tree is said to be able to grow up with any other species of tree or vegetation but no others can grow up under a Beech tree. The tree grows others out or pushes them away. Beech trees seem strong and dominate but in fact they have a very superficial hold with their roots spread over the ground without penetrating very deep. In a strong wind a Beech tree may be upturned and torn from it's hold on the earth. Like the tree, people that can benefit from Beech don't tolerate competition well and close themselves off from others either by pushing them away or withdrawing.

So if the holiday mood has you in a Beech "spirit", consider a couple of drops of Beech in a glass of egg nog before you hit the mall!!

Bird Flu, Flu Vaccines & Alternative Choices

Last year at this time we were at the height of the H1N1 or "swine flu" outbreak. So far this year, we haven't heard much talk of any influenza outbreaks. The flu vaccine is making the rounds again, and just in the past few weeks I have talked to a lot of people who once again are questioning whether or not to get it. A few days ago there has been a confirmed case of bird flu in a flock of turkeys in Manitoba. The farm is under quarantine and they have yet to identify the strain of virus. It is not a reason for panic, but if it gets picked up in the media it could be the tipping point that triggers a lot of anxiety as people inaccurately, without facts interpret the risk as high. Bird virus's do have a history of mutating to cause issues in humans.

This is therefore a good time to really consider your choices and educate yourself so you know what you want to do to protect and treat yourself and your family from illness.

During the H1N1 outbreak, a lot of people were really scared of the flu vaccine and were searching rather blindly for alternatives. When the dragon is breathing down your neck, it isn't a good time to be thinking about going with a new sword maker! Before the dragon approaches would be a better time. That means, now is a good time to do some research and decide what is right for you.

I won't make the decision on vaccination or not for anyone but myself. I do understand the need to limit the amount of people getting sick at once. We don't have health care systems that can effectively support the possible impacts of a large scale pandemic. I can tell you that there are a lot options beyond conventional therapy.

It is worth researching nosodes. Nosodes are homeopathic versions of vaccines. The influenzium nosode is prepared each year according to the circulating viruses of that flu season in much the same fashion as the "flu shot". Unlike the conventional vaccine the nosode doesn't contain any other ingredients and it is taken as a grandual or tablet, not in needle form. Taking the nosode introduces your body to the viruses and encourages your immune system to build up a line of defense.

Thymuline is another homeopathic that is often taken in conjunction with a nosode and during "flu season" or any time a persons immune system may be strained. Thymuline stimulates the body's immune system to work effectively.

Perelandra has a specific seasonal flu preparation that is created as an essence. It is directed to be taken during the flu season (which would be now) as 12 drops a day once a day during the season, or twice a day if people around you are sick. This essence can be supplemented with Immune essence and Lymphatic essence to further boost your response.

Oscilloccinum and Homeocoksinum are both packaged forms of combination homeopathics developed from bird virus that may be effective to treat the initial flu symptoms and may prevent the symptoms from worsening if taken on initial onset.

If particular symptoms do occur they can be treated according to the symptoms and what the individual responds to rather than a "one size fits all" treatment. Aconitum, Belladona, Bryonia, Arsenicum, Eupatorum, Mercurius, and Gelsemium are just a few that might be helpful according to the symptoms.

I will admit I take issue with people that refuse the conventional medicine advice to get a flu shot and then rush to use the conventional system when they get sick with the symptoms of influenza. I think that's like not wearing a seat belt and then expecting the health care system to put all their resources into fixing you when you sustain preventable injuries.

I believe we have a personal responsibility for our health. That means realizing that flu season is upon us whether it's H1N1 that circulates this year, or a different strain of bird flu, or something all together different. We all have a responsibility to be prepared to look after ourselves to the best of our abilities. That means doing the research now and creating your Family Flu Plan. Get the supplies you and your family might need to get through a bad bout of illness when you are all healthy and happy and not spreading the virus as you shop in the stores!

If you want more information on flu preparedness ideas, visit my website at www.pixiedusthealing.com - that could be the first place you start to do your research!

Then put together a family preparedness kit and relax. Once you know what your options are, and have the supplies you need you can be prepared not scared. And when the media starts focusing on the fear factor you can be secure in the knowledge that you personally know what to do. Who knows- maybe you'll feel safe enough to go ahead and kiss that swine flu good-bye!

Mousetraps, Boundaries and Chakras

About a month ago an energy healer that helps me a lot personally asked me what the mice were trying to tell me. Now, we both admit we have some pretty weird conversations, but I had no idea where that one was going! I sloughed it off with a joke about how my dirty kitchen was a mouse banquet and didn't think about it anymore- until yesterday.

Yesterday I was reminded of the concept of borders and boundaries. This is a theory familiar to social work and counselling. Counsellors often approach emotional issues and family conflicts by examining appropriate and inappropriate boundaries. Crossing the line between what's appropriate may "allow" for any host of problems including sexual and physical abuse, addictions- any manner of behavioral problem. Most helping professions focus on boundaries in their training programs. Therapists are taught to maintain strict boundaries between the client/therapist relationship. Emergency workers are taught to distance themselves from the angst of others- lots of them consciously remind themselves that "this is not my emergency" in order to cope.

Biology theories and conventional medicine are also very aware of boundaries. They look at cell boundaries in particular. Cells that are growing with irregular, inappropriate boundaries are often cancer cells- in fact to some degree that is the definition of cancer.

Although less formally- we are all aware of the concept. We teach children what is appropriate to tell others and what should be kept private, or within the boundary of close family members. We select what information we what to hear from our friends and when, and what news or movies we are unwilling to watch.

It occurs to me that the degree to which chakras are open or closed is the setting of that boundary. And the lesson for each chakra as we develop is to identify to what degree and in what situation we open or close that chakra to allow energy to flow. At the root chakra we discover that being too open may cause us to engage in unsafe behavior, or we may be overly materialistic. If not open enough we may have poor self-esteem and be very fearful.

At the high heart chakra, if we are too open we don't maintain the boundary between higher self and spirituality and our physical being and we can feel dizzy, anxious,and "out of body". If we block the high heart chakra too much we may miss the spiritual information and emotional enlightenment all together and appear cold, aloof, unapproachable and uncaring.

To take this a step further, I believe there may be a connection between unhealthy chakras and physical manifestations of disease such as cancer and heart disease. I'm certainly not the first or only one that thinks this- this is what a lot of alternative healing is based on. A lot of people in their late 50's early 60's seem to experience conditions such as cancers and heart disease. I wonder if it the lack of boundaries finally catching up. At a time when people have a lot of accumulated wisdom and enlightenment, if you don't bring that wisdom into a contained boundary of your physical body- does disease manifest? When the demands of a career in full swing, financial challenges, friends with life cycle problems such as divorce,illness and changes, new family dynamics with children moving out, maybe bringing other family members in etc. you need to re-examine and readjust your boundaries in order to clearly maintain your healthy sense of self.

How can I relate this to mice you wonder? Well, the issue for me and the mice is a lack of boundaries. I'm quite happy to have them running around outside where there is lots of food and shelter for them. I do really need to draw the line at the house- they scare the beejeepers out of me! So I put up traps in the kitchen. They didn't respect my boundaries and kept running around anyway. I tried asking the neighbours cats to help- they just waited at the doorstep for me to "throw out the dead". I didn't want to extend the boundary but I did- put traps out on the perimeter. I need to be assertive with these mice and really "mean what I say"- "no mouse in the house". If you've ever read the kids book "If you give a mouse a cookie", you know why you have to maintain control!!!

I also need to be assertive in who I allow in to my life, how I use my energy, drawing the line between personal and professional time and carving time for myself. I need to be aware of and monitor my chakras!

So that's what the mice were trying to tell me! I hear you- now get out of the house!!

Cutie's Cough: Homeopathics and Respect

In one of the very first blogs I wrote, I introduced you to Cutie, the by no means "miniature", horse. He had a really bad cough and I tried all kinds of natural and homeopathic things. And I worried. And I took it quite personally that I couldn't figure out what he needed. And I worried. And I talked to friends about his cough and tried to convince myself he would be okay. And I worried.

Finally I called Marijke from Riva's Remedies. I really can't do justice to the things that Marijke does in a short blog but she is a Homeopathic Practitioner, an Equine Health and Nutrition Specialist, a Medical Intutitve & Healer, and the author of "Healing Horses: Their Way!". Marijke will do distance consults as well as site visits and she has done amazing things for one of my rescue horses, and for people I know as well.

Marijke talked to Cutie and got the real story. He had got some moldy hay- the last of last years season and I should have listened to my intuition and not given it to him in the first place. He was really struggling with all kinds of resultant immune deficiences and allergic reactions as a result.

Marijke recommended a number of things (and sent them to me- she doesn't make you find them yourself!). All her remedies are natural. Cutie needed a lot of immune boosting help. Even before the package came Cutie seemed different. He still coughed but he seemed to be breathing better. A lot of the remedies he "shared" with his sister and there was no way I could get him to take them (which is strange because Cutie will eat anything) and no way I could stop her from eating them (again not typical behavior). In the end I stopped fighting it and realized this might be part of the arrangement he has with his sister- she is quite a healing horse herself. One remedy that really helped a lot, and Cutie got these without sharing, was Lachesis. This is a homeopathic that among other things works for dry, suffocative cough, difficulty breathing and sore throat- all of which Cutie told Marijke he had! Only a few days of this and he was much much better. The cough persisted for a few weeks but lessened in both frequency and intensity and we all relaxed about it.

What was pretty obvious to me was that Mr. Magnificent (Cutie is just a stage name) really wanted to be respected and listened too and needed the same attention his big sister got! He really needed to talk to Marijke like his sister had and be seen as the important horse he truly is. For weeks after he was really healed he used a cough when he wanted to get my attention!!

Cutie is no longer coughing at all. I am not longer worried. I have learned lessons. Sometimes we need to get help in our healing. Sometimes we need to "call in the specialists". And at the end of the day, all anyone wants is to be listened to- humans and animals alike!

Lachesis works for humans as well by the way. Cutie needed the 30CH preparation which can be found in most health food stores as a homeopathic preparation. He also need a follow up of 1M preparation which in most cases you do have to get through a homeopathic practitioner such as Marijke.

To get more information on Riva's Remedies, check out Marijke's website at www.rivasremedies.com