Heroes of War

By Heather McCauley

Memorial Day was originally established in the United States to commemorate soldiers who died during the civil war. Originally dubbed “Decoration Day”, loved ones would honor their war-time heroes by decorating soldiers’ graves. It wasn’t until the 1860’s that Memorial Day evolved to commemorate all soldiers who died while in service to their country. It is known that the first celebratory picnic began in Charleston, South Carolina in honor of the Freedmen (freed slaves) who died in the Civil War. When I reflect on these heroes, past and present day, words can’t help but come to my mind: patriotism, honor, sacrifice, dedication, duty, freedom, liberty and life.

As I reflect on the conviction that these brave men and women exhibit, I am reminded of a powerful song entitled, “Prayer to St. Peter” by Edwin McCain. The words: “Let them in, Peter, for they are very tired… Let them wake whole again to brand new dawns, fired by the sun, not war-time's bloody guns. May their peace be deep… God knows how young they were to have to die.” A beautiful sentiment and a song that inevitably moves me to tears. Although I would prefer there were never another war, that peace and love filled each and every heart of the world, the truth is that we are not there – yet. I am unwilling to dishonor my brothers, sisters, fathers, grandfathers and other fellow humans – so I reflect, meditate and pray that one day such sacrifices will be unnecessary.

Without detracting from the spirit of the day, I believe Memorial Day can also be a time to honor the everyday hero in each of us and the sacrifices we make, either large or small, for our country, our family, our spiritual development or another just cause. On this Memorial Day, engage in the spirit of the day but remember to honor what makes each of us a hero as well.

Friday Night's Show - and Past Episodes

Last night we discussed psychic vampires, energy and relationships, and the benefits of performing a cord cutting ceremony. As you may know, people are in our lives "for a reason and a season." Sometimes the season is our whole life, sometimes it's a lot shorter. Cord cutting helps us to move past outdated relationships that no longer serve us, and for other relationships, helps to bring them to a new level so that both parties can experience growth. Last night's show also had a bonus, an interview with Robyn Avalin, who told us how she began doing rune readings. Listen below. Happy Memorial Day weekend to those in the US!

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CUTTING THE TIES THAT BIND

The Cord Cutting ceremony is a very interesting topic that I never got the chance to finish blogging about, in terms of how to actually do it. (click here to see the first article). And it was supposed to be last week's show, but we ended up interviewing Tom Blue Wolf by surprise. So tonight's radio show will be all about this, plus, we will be interviewing Robyn Avalon, a psychic and rune reader who is a regular part of our show. She will be talking about her work and what drew her to it.

If you call into the show at (646) 727-2644 you can win a free rune reading. The show starts at 9:00 pm ET. You can also enter the contest by sending an email to heal@temple-of-healing.org. Our winner for tonight is out of town, so the first caller will win the reading! Looking forward to seeing you there. Click here to hear the show.

We Are All Connected – Food for Thought

By Heather McCauley

I sometimes think of life as a mirror, showing us things in others that we are unable or unwilling to see in ourselves. If we make judgments and critical observations about others, we are destined to make similar future connections. Does it ever seem that the same type of people keep showing up in your life even though you go to great lengths to avoid them? Did you ever consider that the Universe is trying to show you something about yourself? It could be a similar personality trait or our own intolerances or antiquated way of thinking or relating. I believe that we have the choice to face these reflections of ourselves – to learn and evolve. Or, we can avoid them until the next time they show up.

As I sit quietly with my thoughts (meditate, pray, whatever you call it), one of the things I try to focus on is stepping out of my own ego. I try to see the truth in people and situations despite how it relates to my own personal interests. I strive to put aside my judgments and remind myself that we are all connected. We are all the children of our Creator and are perfect exactly as we are. It is difficult not to make critical observations of others, but it is human nature. We do it without thinking or realizing – even though we may not always voice our opinions. Until we are able to appreciate the perfection in every living creature, we will always feel flawed in some way. Once we realize that there are no flaws, only differences, we will know the truth about ourselves – we are beautiful, we are perfect and we are all connected to one another.

ASK DR. SUNI

I’m 49 years old and I’ve have had migraines as long as I can remember. The headaches come on about twice a month and they used to last a couple of days. Lately they seem to be lasting longer and getting more severe. I can tell when a migraine is coming on because I feel nauseous and my vision gets blurry. Then the throbbing pain starts and every little sound is like thunder in my ears. I have to go where it’s quiet and where I can be in the dark. I practically stay in the dark until the migraine starts to wear off.

 

I would like to get off the prescription medicine and try to some natural remedies. The drugs don’t stop the migraine, they just make them slightly more bearable. I went on your web site and see that you offer alternative remedies. Is there something you can recommend for migraines?

 

Dear S,

Thank you for writing. There are alternative treatments that I can recommend for migraine sufferers. From the viewpoint of the energy healer, migraines result from an energy imbalance between the pineal and the pituitary glands in the brain. From the nutritional point of view, the frequency and severity of migraines can be reduced by making changes in the diet. From the environmental point of view, migraines can be prevented by avoiding toxic odors such as perfumes, paint, cigarette smoke and automobile exhaust fumes.

 

I advise that you start your alternative remedies by scheduling some energy healing treatments. At the same time, I would look at your diet. Do you consume foods that contain MSG, nitrates, nitrites, or artificial sweeteners? Do you drink alcoholic beverages? What is your daily intake of caffeine? Do you do cleansing fasts on a regular basis? Cleansing or detoxifying fasts are an absolute necessity due to the toxic environment we live in today. All these treatments, taken together, will greatly decrease or alleviate the debilitating symptoms of migraine.

 

Should you need help in setting up any of the above treatments, please write to heal@temple-of-healing.org.

 

My prayers are with you. Wishing you love, light and harmony.

Astrology & You Tuesdays

Mars, The Planet of Action

Just as our Venus sign shows us how we love and relate to other people, our Mars sign placement points to our action tendencies, what we like to do, how we are most comfortable expressing our actions and so forth. These actions also include sexuality. The sign it is in will govern how we act, while the house it is in will govern which areas of life we prefer to channel these actions through. For example, someone with a Mars in the 4th house (the house of the home and family) will express actions thourgh family matters, home improvement (or destruction) projects, and things centered around our environment. A person with Mars in the 6th house of health and service, will put their energy into helping others, work, health matters and such. Or they could express it negatively and be that boss who is a tyrant, as this house also rules servants and those who work for us.

Find out which sign your Mars is in here. You can check out information on how your Mars works for you here or here. And of course, these are just a few interpretation out of many, but they can give you a general idea. Happy Tuesday!

The Healing Power of Prayer

By Heather McCauley

Praying is not just an action reserved for pious church-goers. Although Christians, Buddhists, Jews and religious leaders of all cultures may practice regulated and structured prayers, there is no one correct way to pray. There is no correct language or tone to pray in. There is no correct time of day or night and there are no rules or limitations on the audience or entities you address in your prayers. As we have discussed before in this blog, prayer is the act of directing and focusing our positive, healing energies toward a recipient or goal. In other words, praying with love – where love is the inspiration, intention and energy – will yield the most positive results.

There have been numerous studies done on the power of prayer, dating back to the sixteenth century. “We’ve done everything we can; the only thing left to do is pray” – this phrase is heard around hospitals, sick and dying people – for good reason. Regardless of what scientists believe they prove or disprove, miracles happen all the time; miracles which have been directed by prayers. Even intercessory prayers (prayers being done without the recipient’s knowledge) and distance prayers are powerful enough to move energies into action. Although my religious beliefs don’t always align with people I meet, I have never turned down an offer for someone to pray for me or on my behalf. I believe that whatever higher power they tune into knows what is best for me and I graciously accept their loving energies.

Praying need not be directed solely at individuals. Our planet is in crisis right now and could use a massive dose of healing prayer. Whether it is just one person, a community, a nation or the entire planet, what Mother Earth needs now are our most loving prayers of healing. As the crude oil in the Gulf of Mexico disrupts ecosystems, and other tragedies like ocean dumping, emissions and industrial toxins do their damage, we have the chance and the ability to wrap our arms around the earth and give a giant hug, in the form of our loving prayers. This is beyond an entertaining or informative article; this is a plea to help save our home. Even if you don’t think you can do anything to help, you can pray. Everyone is capable of putting in a few words to their higher power regarding the future and the health of our planet.

Hopi Prophecies

Tom Blue Wolf mentioned a Hopi prophecy on Friday night's show which sparked a lot of interest on my end. I found it listed among a lot of other Hopi prophecies here. If you missed the show, you can hear it by scrolling down to the last post.

Tom mentioned that the oil spill in the gulf is being cited as the 7th sign by many Hopis.

According to a Hopi Prophecy website, "This is the Seventh Sign: You will hear of the sea turning black, and many living things dying because of it." WOW...

Interview with Tom Blue Wolf

Last night's show was a bit of a surprise. The show was originally canceled, but Tom Blue Wolf agreed to do the show at the very last minute. We were going to interview him in the future, but as Divine timing took control as always, it happened spontaneously last night, and just in time for him to talk a little about the monthly sweat lodge ceremony taking place next weekend. A Visionary, Artist, and in my opinion, very wise man, Tom is founder of Earthkeepers and can be reached at bluewolf@earthkeepers.net. Check him out on Facebook and see pics of previous sweat lodge ceremonies. Also visit him at Earthkeepers.net.

 

LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT

People say "God is love" all the time. But to meditate on this simple fact brings the most profound peace and joy. It may take some time, but be patient, it's coming. I just experienced 3 miracles that if I went into detail about, sound extremely minor, but to me are significantly huge. It makes me KNOW on more than an intellectual level that God truly does LOVE all of us and even more than that, LISTENS to us. The 'small' issues I used to keep from God because they seemed way too trivial to share, are now becoming a source of conversation for the Most High and I, and when these little miracles occur, it's confirmation to me that the conversation is not just one way. I wish you all the best Friday ever, and I hope a small/big miracle comes your way today!...One Love.

Tonight's Show

Tonight's show is about Cord Cutting ceremonies. I spoke a little about it on Monday's post and unfortunately didn't get a chance to write more about it this week as planned. But we'll be getting into the good, the bad and the ugly of relationships, some of which make life hell on earth. And how we can move forward through using this ceremony which in essence helps both us and others. Looking forward to seeing you there at 9:00 pm. Click here to listen to the show.

Visualization – The Good and the Bad

By Heather McCauley

It’s not a “secret” anymore. The principles behind what each of us manifests in our lives were laid out in the popular book and movie “The Secret”. Many more authors and philosophers jumped on this thought-process bandwagon since the principles of the Universal Law of Attraction were first delivered to the mainstream. Why, then, if we now know the ‘secret’ do we continue to witness chaos in the world and in our personal and professional lives? Could it be that those great authors and philosophers left us a little confused when it comes to the power of negative imagery?

Visualization or guided imagery can be either positive or negative and includes sounds, tastes and smells as well as images. We sometimes practice this manifestation technique without our awareness. Worry is an excellent example of negative imagery and one that goes unchecked in many of us (especially mothers!). Often the things we worry about most will come to pass in our lives – for no other reason than the fact that we have put so much of our energy into visualizing them as real. Negative imagery is also a part of how we speak: “Don’t fall” or “Don’t spill the milk” – instructions we could be giving to our children. These phrases only help others’ minds focus on the end result (falling or spilling), not the “don’t”. Using more positive imagery such as “be careful” will yield better results. Perhaps some of our most powerful images are our own memories. Painful or bad memories that surface at will are imbedded in our psyche and can often keep us operating in the same negative patterns and making the same negative choices. Getting to the root of these images and replacing them with positive images is the key to creating real change for your future.

Positive imagery has been utilized in the medical field with amazing success. Stories of patients who have shrunk tumors or fought off diseases with the mere power of images have helped give more scientific credit to the “mind over matter” principle. More research being done supports the fact that our mental and physical well-being are inter-connected. Using positive imagery for change is different than using a CD of a guided meditation that instructs you to picture a waterfall for the purpose of clearing your mind completely. For visualization to manifest something new, the images must be personal to you. You must be able to recall the images instantly and visualize them several times daily in order for them to take hold. If you are unable to readily fill your mind with images, try a vision board. This can be as simple as acquiring a picture of your dream or desire and keeping it with you to reference or as ambitious as a collage of pictures and colors mounted on your bedroom wall. The important thing is to fill your mind with images that will help you heal or manifest changes you desire, whether that is health, wealth, happy relationships or world peace.