Archive for January, 2008
Many Lives, Many Masters
January 17th, 2008
What this book is about
Brian Weiss discovered evidence of past lives the same way Edgar Casey did. During sessions they regressed their patients into the past, telling them to go back to when the trouble with someone or something in their current lifetime started. For Edgar Casey’s patient, it was trouble with is wife. For Brian Weiss’ patient, Catherine, it was panic attacks, anxieties and phobias. They told their patients to go back to when the trouble started, but they were startled when the patient reported events that happened in a previous life. As so the story, and this "new" type of therapy began. The difference with Brian Weiss’ patient, Catherine, is she also reported from the "between life state" messages from the "Masters" that were meant for Brian. Through the course of his therapy with Catherine, they both changed, grew and became more peaceful and intuitive. After you read this book you will probably be changed as well.
Messages from the Masters
While the messages from the Masters were meant for Brian, they have deep meaning and benefit for all who read them. I especially like the messages that remind us that just understanding and conceptualizing an ideal, like charity and kindness, isn’t enough. We have to put it into practice in order to make it permanent. He also continues to learn from the Masters. Near the end of the book Brian reports that he has dreams in which he is either lecturing or attending a lecture (I have also had dreams like that) and asking questions. He brings back what he can from those dreams and has shared some of them in this book. He wrote an entire book, Messages from the Masters: Tapping into the Power of Love, to share more of the Masters’ messages to human-kind.
My experience
During the course of this book I went from curious to interested to deeply moved to inspired and wondering if there would be benefit to having this therapy myself. I also considered that this therapy might help those in my life who are not feeling the peace and bliss they can feel while in the physical body. That actually brought me to a peaceful place of accepting their behaviors and way of being as probably stemming from early life traumas and past life traumas. While, although I know this therapy would benefit them greatly and make their lives more pleasant so they can enjoy their experiences here, it’s not my place to interfere with their growth or push them past their comfort zone. If they are ready for this type of therapy, they will be guided to it or ask about it.
My musings
I wonder if using Holosync® also helps to relieve issues carried over from past lives since Holosync restructures the brain at a higher level and releases unresolved emotional issues. It would be an interesting experiment. I wonder if Bill Harris would go for it?
Sharing this information with others
It is important to remember when wanting to help others: we must follow our own guidance when knowing when to share information with people. Trying to force someone, or convince them, that we know what’s right for them only causes resentment and anger. Learn from this material and allow it to bring you deep insights and inspire you on your path. Share it with others, if you feel guided but don’t force it on anyone. If they ask you, though, you are probably safe in sharing with them.
Having past life regression therapy yourself
If you are interested in having this therapy yourself, Brian Weiss’ office has recommendations on how to find an appropriate therapist.
Brian Weiss lectures and workshops 
I had the pleasure of seeing Brian at the 2007 Mind Body Spirit Expo and interviewing him for the September/October 2007 New Visions Magazine. He was fascinating, interesting, engaging and a delight to talk to. He was patient and kind answered all my questions. He was probably my teacher in a previous lifetime as he was in Catherine’s and one of his other patients from Same Soul, Many Bodies. The workshop at the expo was also interesting as he took the group through several guided visualizations to remember a past life. I recommend considering going to see him when he comes to your area.
Being a past life regression therapist
Brian is training others to do past life regression therapy at the Omega Institute. It sounds like something that will also advance you spiritually as well. Win-win, you learn how to do the work while getting the work done.
View book details at Amazon: Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives
Posted in Changes That Would Work – Determining Couples’ Tax Bracket
January 15th, 2008
Changes that would work
Following Neale Donald Walsch‘s lead of there’s no right and wrong, there’s only what works and what doesn’t work, I would like to suggest we reevaluate…
Taxing couples
As long as we have to pay taxes, and I’m looking forward to the day when we don’t, I think everyone should be taxed on an individual basis instead of a married basis.
How it works now
Basically, the way it works now, we are financially penalized for being married. Double incomes put married folks into a higher tax bracket. Say my husband and I both have incomes that are in the lowest tax bracket, individually. We would both paid 15% taxes if we weren’t married. Add them together as a married couple and now we’re in the 30% tax bracket. That’s 15% of our income that we would have kept if we weren’t married.
How it could work
Determining one’s contribution to the government (tax) based on individual earnings instead of joint earnings might even result in more married people staying married and people who are living as a married couple, without actually being married, getting married. I actually suggested to my husband that we get divorced when I get a job so we aren’t pushed into a higher tax bracket from my income.
Other reasons
Besides, people who are married usually have children and raising them costs quite a bit of money. This is a really good reason for why married folks need to keep more of their income: so they can keep their children clothed, fed and with a nice roof over their heads.
Rant
So, come on American government, prove you believe in the institution of marriage (and fairness) and change the laws to base tax "contribution" on individual income instead of joint income. (Sorry for the rant, you know I don’t usually complain but maybe someone will listen…)
Food and Health Expo
January 1st, 2008
This 2007 event has passed
What this event is about
This year’s Food and Health Expo promises to be yet another exciting event filled with inspirational speakers, interesting vendors, friends and classes. Get the scoop from noted speakers on the connection between health and nutrition, see how it’s done at food prep classes, get your bids in on a great auction, sink your teeth into many different tasting samples and visit over 50 vendors demonstrating, talking about and selling books and products related to whole food nutrition.
My experience
I’ve gone to this event for several years now and I’m always amazed at how much I like it. It’s a small gathering of people who are healthy and want to get healthier. I love it because there aren’t too many people there if you get there early and there are lots of samples and interesting people to talk to. If you don’t eat before you go you can always find something good that’s as healthy for you as it is tasty. I always run into several people I know there, so that adds to the fun. Last year I had one of those foot baths that are supposed to draw toxins and heavy metals out of your body. Most people left the water looking very muddy but mine only looked mildly dirty. Based on what the water looked like someone walking by said it was pulling heavy metals out of my body. I think I would trust that conclusion more if the water they were using had been distilled, but it wasn’t. It was still fun to do. I make all kinds of connections at this event and find new things to review here on the site, so I like it for that, too.
My advice
The day before, map your route to the Loews Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, and where you plan to park. Go early, it opens at 9 and the later it gets the more crowded the room is. Getting there early also gives you the time to plan which demos and speakers you want to see and which auction items you want to vi for and you won’t miss a thing. Add in time for parking at a lot nearby and walking the few blocks it takes to get there. The hotel has valet parking open to the general public, it’s $34 for 24 hours, but they sometimes have a discount for those going to events at the hotel. There is less expensive parking a few blocks away but it’s not always worth it depending on the weather.
Speakers
I haven’t seen any of these speakers but you can read up on them if you’re interested: Devra Lee Davis, PhD, MPH; Gwen Foster, MPH; Steve Meyerowitz, The Sproutman; and Tamara Sachs, MD.
Organizer
This event is in its 16th year and is presented by the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education. Major sponsors are Champion Juicer, Juice Plus+, Sproutman.com and Whole Foods Market.
Location
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Date and Hours
Sunday, March 2, 2008, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (I recommend getting there as early as you can.)
Tickets
Early bird registration goes until February 22nd and is $15. General admission is $20. Students and seniors 65+ attend for $10 (with I.D.). Order tickets online or call 610-642-4810.
View this event online: Food and Health Expo
I’ll see you there…