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Are You Handcuffed to Effects?

21 Jun.
Posted by imagefirst in New Age | No Comments

Every day hurricanes, earthquakes, cyclones, and tornadoes are reshaping Mother Earth.

Never before have we witnessed so many lives being violently silenced. Turn on the evening news and your mind is focused in the direction of cataclysmic upheavals. Many media suggestions are rooted in an outlook that the world is like some tornado-driven wreck on an inevitable destructive course.

This “brink of disaster” mindset is based on ignorance, power, disharmony, discord, and destruction. It leaves us enslaved to effects and supports the forces that fling us to and fro. The idea that the world must be saved robs you, leaving you in a contracted state of mind.

The world is not a ship wreck waiting to be rescued.

The world is a series of mental images that have been projected onto the screen of space and time. If we change what we are imagining the world will reflect different outcomes. Yet many of us remain enslaved to concepts, perceptions and habits that were taught to us by mistaken teachers, preachers, politicians, and the news media when it comes to our views of the world and politics.

We need to understand that there is a Perfect Architects Image at work in the world and when we align with it, the vibration of life is of a gentle, peaceful, expression. Every provision (from Latin, foresight, from providere to see ahead) has been provided by the Infinite Intelligence that is dreaming the world into being. This Principle of Power surrounds our global community on all sides. It is closer than your breath. Within this boundless wisdom lives the Great Purpose behind all life.

We, on the other hand are like captains in training, learning to set sail on the right course.

All possibility for forward movement and a better world exists in the substance from which man dreams. There doesn’t seem to be any limit to the possibilities for expansion and growth. Now is the time to become aware that we have the power to create new causes and experience new and wonderful results. We are free to use the Principle of Power and grow in whatever direction we desire.

Exercise your power to think! Become a powerful choice-maker!

* Choose to understand and apply the laws that govern our universe.
* Choose to break free from the violent vibrations of the times.
* Choose to become a capable director of your greatest possession— ENERGY.
* Choose to think, grow rich and be wise.
* Choose to refuse to allow a celebrity or preacher to choose your political candidate.
* Choose to become balanced spiritually, emotionally and physically.
* Choose to protect yourself from absorbing media opinions and negative suggestions.
* Choose to practice making decisions that assist you in creatively using the Law of Attraction.
* Choose to look for what is right, rather than dwell on images of destruction and misery.
* Choose to fall in love with idea of living peacefully and happily.
* Choose to take charge of your mental blueprints and emotional responses and you will begin to energize a new thought pattern that can help change lives and the entire world.

As within, so without!

To endeavor to change the world before we change our concept of ourselves is to proceed with difficulty and great effort. Why struggle against the very nature of things? There can never be lasting outer change until there is first a change within the consciousness of man.

Never Accept the Suggestion of Lack.

Why allow yourself to be seduced by suggestions of lack and handcuffed to effects when you can begin to put the greatness that is within you into every moment. Become an original thinker! Expand your consciousness. Take action! Be willing to disseminate information to the millions of people who are struggling to figure out how to claim their spiritual inheritance and help them live a fuller, richer, healthier and happier life on earth. People are hungry for inspiration.

Remember, you are a part of the Principle of Power. Therefore as it expands, increases, and advances, you must grow and advance with it. With imagination and practice we can align ourselves with the attitude of “forward movement” and eventually arrive in the harbor of perfect harmony.

Learn more about Melissa Zollo, law of attraction and self-motivation specialist, at http://www.presentmemory.com/ and http://www.presentmemory.com/atrract-money.html and http://www.presentmemory.com/seminars.html.

Things To Consider When Buying Tarot Cards

19 Jun.
Posted by successu7 in New Age | No Comments

Whether a beginner to Tarot cards or a seasoned diviner, to read tarot cards, you need a set of tarot cards! So, how do you choose a set of tarot cards? After all the cards are personal to you.

A set of tarot cards can become very personal items indeed. When we need answers, and these answers can not be seen, then we need to utilize other tools, such as tarot cards. As we fringe on the spiritual, the spiritual is personal.

The tarot cards do not simply give answers to all who use them. Tarot cards must be respected, and a bond created. So, the first point in selecting tarot cards is to find tarot cards that you feel a bond to. This bond can just be the individuality of the cards, that express you or perhaps any other factor such as a gut feeling that these tarot cards is the right one to buy.

When buying tarot cards online, the process is the same. Simply look at the pictures, and listen to your gut feeling, your intuition. If the cards simply stand out, even though all the pictures are all the same size, and the others fade, while this set looks vibrant in a spiritual sense, then that may be the best tarot card set to buy.

Another consideration is the price, when buying tarot cards. There are many different sets of tarot cards that you can buy. If it is your first time at tarot, remember that you don’t need to go for the most expensive set.

Purchasing tarot cards should be done with respect. Though there are very cheap tarot cards available, you want to find a set that is both within your budget, and also one which you will value.

If you are a seasoned diviner, then you may want a more expensive set, though this is not necessary. Cheap and expensive sets do the same thing in essence. Though treating yourself with a good set can be fun. However, to stop yourself from selecting the most expensive, and beautiful sets, consider your budget first.

Setting a budget before buying a set of tarot cards, can allow you to stay focused, and find a set. All too often, you can get stuck on trying to find the best set or end up buying several sets. Setting a budget keeps us focused.

Another point before closing this article is that of the style and type of tarot cards, you want to buy. For example, there are tarot cards for sale that have themes or different styles of cards. These styles can be the Thoth deck or the Rider Waite deck or some of the many other styles. Though they pretty much do the same thing.

Good luck with your search for a great tarot card set. A great way to discover tarot cards, and find a great set to buy is by visiting http://www.buytarotcards.info or http://www.newagegiftshop.info

What Happens When You Smoke Salvia

18 Jun.
Posted by zakskinner in New Age | No Comments

Smoking salvia produces two different effects on people that include an out of body experience where you are totally lost, or a lighter feeling such as being high. Smoking salvia divinorum is just like smoking tobacco in a pipe, but the effect is much stronger than what you will feel from any other herb that you can smoke. Smoking salvia is gaining popularity by the week, and salvia stores are popping up everywhere. If you already smoke tobacco you will probably be comfortable with smoking Salvia. An average dose of salvia is around 1 or 2 grams, however, when smoking salvia the dose is only as much as you inhale.

Smoking provides a relatively short, but potentially very intense experience, whereas sublingual absorption provides a substantially longer lasting and somewhat more gentle experience. Smoking seems to be the most effective and enjoyable method of using Salvia divinorum, and is particularly suitable for first-time users. You should be aware that salvia suitable for smoking purposes is available in different strengths and forms, for the sake of your own health, always get standardized extract when possible. If you find salvia to be too strong of an experience, try smoking a combination of salvia, and damiana and/or passion flower.

Extracts allow one to explore deeper levels than are available using plain leaf. A good extraction will look very green–almost like the salvia leaves where dried up, and then crumpled. In my personal opinion a good starter extraction for salvia is the salvia extraction 10x (salvia comes in 5, 10, 16, 20 e. Also there are two different types of extracts. One of which is a “non-standardized extract” basically its extracted salvia infused with the leaf (which of course is not extracted) so non-standardized extract isn’t as potent as “standardized extract”–which is a pure extract from the leaf, not infused with the leaf. The most potent of salvia extracts is something called a “Tincture” basically its salvia in the purest form possible.

The high consists of mild, to very heavy and psychedelic “trips”. Many people will put too much salvia in their bowl (usually extracted salvia mind you) and will smoke it and have a bad trip. Salvia has similar effects on everyone, especially at lower levels, but once you get to higher levels there are different things that happen to people when they are tripping. You must respect salvia in order to have a good trip. Environment will basically insure a good or a bad trip.

Smoking salvia extract has helped depression as well as drug addiction and that has been proven on many occasions. Closing your eyes and staying relaxed is the best way to proceed after smoking salvia. One should keep in mind that walking after smoking Salvia divinorum is difficult at best, so cushions or a bed are recommended. In addition, the peak effects of smoking salvia typically last only between 5 and 30 minutes. But it’s clear after watching a few YouTube videos of people smoking salvia that the effects can last far longer and be more intense.

If you would like to learn more about salvia or would like to order salvia extract online, visit our website at: http://www.sweetsalvia.com

Wicca Books Reviews on the Top Five

17 Jun.
Posted by rariadne in New Age | No Comments

If there is one book that needs to be read by every Wiccan practitioner, it is this. WICCA: A guide for the solitary practitioner. By Scott Cunningham This book is awesome! There are many people out there who would like to practice Wicca and are unable to find a coven in their neighborhood. This book teaches them all about how to practice Wicca in the privacy of their home. The author introduces Wicca as it is today, a nature loving religion that is also a peaceful, harmonious lifestyle which promotes Oneness with the Divine and everything else around us visible or invisible.

This is a very easy book to read, written in simple, assertive style. Scott Cunningham has also included his Book of Shadows in this book which details rituals for Sabbats and Esbats, recipes as well as other important initiations and rituals that is relevant to any Wicca practitioner.

Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland
This is a very comprehensive book on Wicca. This book begins with a history and philosophy of Witchcraft and moves on to earlier practices, tools and clothing. There is also detailed information on Coven initiation, self dedication, and other rituals. My favorites were the chapters on Channeling and Divination. The author goes on to describe Auric healing, Gem therapy, Meditation as well as the advantages of positive thinking in Magickal ways of life. Rituals are given a lot of importance in this book. The reader can learn how to create spells, form a coven or establish a church or temple for Wicca. The book ends with a descriptive chapter on the different Wiccan denominations. Overall, this book is, in my opinion, a best reference book to keep forever.

To stir a Magick Cauldron A Witch’s guide to Casting and Conjuring by Silver RavenWolf
This book is for beginners who would like to understand Wicca from the ground up and be able to start working spells as soon as possible. The author starts with information on creating your sacred space and conjuring the mechanics o fQuarters. She helps us cast circles, and continues to lead us into major spell working.

Most impatient teens who get introduced to the Wiccan religion are in a hurry to start working spells. However, it is very important to understand how we clear a space and invite the Powers and Energies necessary to guide our intentions. This book also includes information on the Craft Community including the Witches Anti-Discrimination Lobby and the International Wiccan/Pagan press Alliance.There is also a Wicca 101 test to see if you have understood the essentials of practicing Wicca in your life.

Rose Ariadne has been practicing ancient forms of Witchcraft for over 25 years. Get more info about Wicca Books Reviews here: http://www.askroseariadne.com/editorials/wicca_books.html and ask her any question here: http://www.askroseariadne.com

The Joys Of Salvia Smoking

13 Jun.
Posted by zakskinner in New Age | No Comments

Smoking Salvia is quite different then smoking lets say a cigarette or joint. Smoking salvia is legal everywhere that smoking tobacco is legal. The process of smoking salvia is quite different to the usual preferred method of smoking other herbs. While it is true that you can’t really compare them because they have such different actions (neurobiological as well as subjectively), I’d say smoking salvia is more intense than eating LSD (unless you take a ridiculous dose of acid).

Effects vary by dose and method of use. Salvia effects range from mild effects on up to a full out of body experience. As you begin with smaller amounts, be patient and avoid getting anxious and using more since the initial effects can be gradual. The reason a water bong is the preferred method is that effects are usually easier achieved if you manage to inhale and hold down a large amount of smoke. It is best to stop using the lighter once the effects start to come on as sometimes you may not be aware of your own actions and this could result in unnecessary accidents occurring.

Smoking salvia divinorum can be a fun experience but being prepared is in your best interest because it can be an amazing experience to say the least. Smoking salvia produces two different effects on people that include an out of body experience where you are totally lost, or a lighter feeling such as being high. Those who smoke large amounts or highly potent salvia have experienced moments when they have talked to people as if they were foreign objects, or feel as if time itself has stopped.

It is best to try small doses with the help of somebody who has experience with salvia and can help you when you use it. Stronger forms of salvia should only be used if you have some experience and know how sensitive you are. The other key element is to relax with closed eyes and the right music and learn how to meet the experience half way. The music is important because sounds will fuel the visual hallucinations. Then again though, good music in general does really take you somewhere else.

The claim that “young people are dying” from salvia is not backed up by empirical evidence, and, oddly enough, is contradicted by the actual text of AB 259 itself, which states that “medical experts and accident and emergency rooms have not reported any particular health concerns” about the drug. The fact that Salvia has never been shown to have adverse effects on health or society as a whole could easily take a back seat to the notion of red-blooded Americans hallucinating in their own backyards.

These facts are that Salvia is not known to be addictive, when used in proper dosages there are not any adverse side effects, smoking Salvia is not anymore damaging to your lungs then smoking cigarettes, and, when taken properly (not driving or handling sharp objects while using it) Salvia is not known to be harmful to ones health.

If you would like to learn more about salvia or would like to order salvia extract online, visit our website at: http://www.sweetsalvia.com

Salvia Is Good For Deep Spiritual Insights

13 Jun.
Posted by zakskinner in New Age | No Comments

Salvia is a consciousness-changing herb that can be used in a vision quest, or in a healing ritual. Salvia is not a stimulant, it is not a sedative, it is not a narcotic, it is not a tranquilizer. Salvia is good for experiments in reality perception. If salvia is smoked the main effects are experienced quickly. In the United States, salvia is not regulated under the controlled substances act but some states, including Delaware, Louisiana, Missouri and others, have passed their own laws. Even if you have considerable experience with other psychoactive drugs, you will find that salvia is significantly different from what you may have encountered before.

Leaves tend to have a lesser effect than extracts as extracts are concentrated Salvinorum- A. Leaves can also be chewed similar to chewing tobacco with dried leaves being moistened in water before chewing. The rise of the Internet since the 1990s has seen the growth of many businesses selling live salvia plants, dried leaves, extracts, and other preparations. Salvia divinorum has large green leaves, hollow square stems and white flowers with purple calyces. Mazatec shamans crush the leaves to extract leaf juices from about 20 (about 50g) to 80 (about 200g) or more fresh leaves.

Plants are available from a growing number of specialty nurseries. The history of the plant is not well known, but there are three possibilities as to its origin. Gordon Wasson tentatively postulated the plant could be the mythological pipiltzintzintli, the noble prince of the Aztec codices. There are other candidate plants, notably Cacahuaxochitl (Quararibea funebris), again suggesting that there is no overall consensus. The temperature required to release salvinorin from the plant material is quite high (about 240C). For some people, chewing consumes more of the plant than smoking, and produces a longer-lasting experience.

Smoking is probably the most common method for ‘Western’ users. Like tobacco, smoking Salvia divinorum may involve health risks associated with the inhalation of various products of combustion, such tar, carbon monoxide, etc. When smoking it is a good idea to have asitter present although many smokers do not take this advice. An ordinary lighter or match is quite hot enough to vaporize salvinorin A and should be quite adequate for smoking salvinorin A fortified leaf product. Occasionally some people experience mild headaches after smoking Salvia. Some people report that the quid method produces a deeper, more visionary experience than smoking.

If you would like to learn more about salvia or would like to order salvia extract online, visit our website at: http://www.sweetsalvia.com

Salvia Smoking Is Becoming More Common

13 Jun.
Posted by zakskinner in New Age | No Comments

Smoking salvia is gaining popularity by the week, and salvia stores are popping up everywhere. Salvia divinorum is very cheap and is mostly legal, and it isn’t addictive. Salvia extract is something that needs to be measured out before loading into a pipe or being smoked. Salvia is a naturally grown, mint-like leaf which has been equated to providing users with experiences similar to that of the mind-altering drug LSD.

Cheap salvia is the stuff sold on ebay by young teens using acetone and sending you God knows what. Smoking salvia extract has helped depression as well as drug addiction and this has been proven on many occasions. For good salvia, make sure and buy more then 5 grams at a time as you can end up cutting the price by over 80% or more per gram.

While salvia can be quite a strong drug, the claim that it produces “hysteria,” “total confusion” and “near-madness” as a “side effect” doesn’t correspond at all to a drug whose effects are more typically described as wearing off within five or ten minutes and leaving the user with a mild sense of euphoria. Parents need to be educated to keep all drugs out of their kids reach, and govern their kids activities online.

The claim that “young people are dying” from salvia is not backed up by empirical evidence, and, oddly enough, is contradicted by many scientific reports, which state that “medical experts and accident and emergency rooms have not reported any particular health concerns” about the drug. The salvia panic “is essentially an extension of the old drug-war debate in that there’s this knee-jerk reflex on the part of legislators to criminalize first and ask questions later, if ever.

Extract concentration is how much “salvinorin a” (the hallucinogenic chemical) has been extracted and put back into the leaves. Purity means how much of the chemicals they washed off after extraction. You can find leaf soaked in extract at some head shops, that it pretty potent. I found that a good 10x extract only requires a moderate sized puff for a full blown break through.

Side effects include uncontrollable hysteria, an out of body experience, and a feeling of total confusion or near-madness. Buying salvia does not need to be difficult but be careful if you want to buy salvia using paypal.

If you would like to learn more about salvia or would like to order salvia extract online, visit our website at: http://www.sweetsalvia.com