November 2016 - 'Personal Choice'

“I won't tell you that the world matters nothing, or the world's voice, or
the voice of society. They matter a good deal. They matter far too much.
But there are moments when one has to choose between living one's
own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false,
shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands.
You have that moment now. Choose!”
― Oscar Wilde

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Editor’s Letter 4
The Power of Conscious Choice 6
By Julia Griffin 16
The Calling 20
By Jo Mooy 29
Express Your Divine Self 34
By Peggy Black and the 'team' 46
WE ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE 47
By Dr. Judith Long 54
Jupiter in Libra: Journeys of Justice 58
By: Astrologer Salvador Russo
Sound Shaman: Sound Healing
By Norma Gentile
Jack in the Fog
By Carl Franz
Choices for our Future
By Ken Page & Rev. Dr. Nancy Nester
Online Showcase

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Editor’s Letter

Fall Greetings Everyone!

I made the “theme” of this issue “Personal Choice”, I guess because we
here in the U.S. are soon to be faced with one of the most important
political decisions we have had to make recently. I keep looking for
signs as to who will be the best “choice” (if you can call it that). It has
been forcing me to really “feel” deeply to attempt to understand what
lies beneath all the rhetoric.

Recently I felt that what I was watching was definitely the age­old
paradigm playing out between the masculine and feminine energies –
the old ways battling for supremacy and recognition. And I keep asking
myself – what will I choose. Even the question of “what is the lesser of
two evils” isn’t a choice at all. Yet we are faced with this at a crucial
point in our world history – each direction harboring a bag load of
consequences, none of which are truly favorable when I think of the
“new world” that is supposed to be on the horizon.

Something’s got to give if we are to move forward as the sages have

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predicted that’s for sure… but I still have no clue how to do my part in
moving things forward other than to keep my senses aware and
watching for the next sign…. Keeping the faith so to speak…
Maybe something unexpected will arise that will make the path clear –
something that will show us that we have been effective in keeping the
light of awareness shining. May we choose well in all that we do…
Many Blessings
Diane

Diane M. Cooper has more than 25 years experience with
endeavors related to consciousness and healing. She
brings to Spirit of Ma'at, a first person familiarity with the
world and its peoples having traveled widely as well as
creating conferences and seminars through her company,
One Heart Productions, LLC. She lives in Sedona,
Arizona with her Partner Dani and their fur­faces
Obiwan, Kitty Softpaws, Bunny Chompers and Edgar
Allen Pugglesworth.

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The Power of Conscious Choice

By Julia Griffin

Conscious choice is one of our greatest powers. It can bring freedom,
alignment with the higher self, and greater awareness. It can also serve
to support others, promote causes, and bring positive energies in the
world. Overall, it’s basically a decision to choose opportunities that
offer a higher frequency.
A higher frequency simply means raising our vibrations in a particular

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area of life. It’s possible to achieve through self­observation, meditation,
support of an ecological cause, or positive thought and action. The idea
is that we raise our frequency by choosing a more positive emotional,
mental, or physical action.
Conscious choices eventually accumulate. Small kindnesses, positive
thinking, boundaries, or the refusal to move into agitation are conscious
choices. We actually have the opportunity for conscious choice every
day through observation of our habits and practices.
On a higher level, conscious choice extends to our spiritual nature and
the desire for evolution. We may decide to meditate on our awakened
presence, a mantra, or the mysteries of the universe. All of these acts
bring results, including greater awakening and understanding of the
inner self.

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It’s interesting to note how conscious consciousness involves the use of
time. We apply minutes and hours to the pursuit of consciousness and
“higher” energies. After making these type of decision, we usually can’t
remember what we did in the past. (The interesting part of the equation
is that we simply feel happier—and often feel there is more time with
these pursuits.)

Over time, conscious choice brings power,, an inner knowing that the
universe aligns with us when we make the right choice.

There are many types of conscious choice ranging from self­
observation, an act of will to commit to alter a habit or pattern, or a
deeper choice to follow the spiritual path of the inner self.

All of these decisions involve conscious thought, the combination of
mind and heart, which provide inner guidance.

On the highest level, conscious choice alters the direction of life through
spiritual understanding, which leads to light and love. At this frequency,
life often changes its course, flowing into opportunities, new people,
and an entirely different way of perceiving life. It can occur in a gestalt
moment of recognition of great truth when we are changed profoundly
by meditation on a single thought, and it can also occurs in small ways,
which accumulate and shape our character.

It may begin through a small kindness, compassion for another person’s
agitation, or a desire to improve the fabric of our life. The choice may
come as a decision to see more of the “positive” in the world, to take
responsibility as the creator or participant in particular cycles of life, or
to add exercise as a daily practice. We may make a conscious choice
about expending too much energy with particular friends, altering the
direction of our work, or simply meditate—but all of these choices
converge, expand, and transform the quality of life.

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The practice of conscious choice involves the heart and the will. The
heart speaks, and we listen. An inner decision is made and acted on by
the higher mind, which involves willpower. The right use of the will is
linked to the heart. We can work on decisions through ego, the lower
self, or follow them through the heart, which leads to loving feelings
and deeper, spiritual connection. (Many people come to spirituality for
various reasons—some for power and others for love. Love is one of the
most important aspects of spiritual work; it acts like a plumb­line,
telling us when our being is aligned with the Divine.)

Identifying Conscious Choice

• Conscious choice comes from listening to the inner voice and the

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universe—and a decision to act on that guidance. The inner voice
speaks through Intuition is the sixth sense, and it identifies the “next”
step through symbols, feelings, sensations, or words. It is opposite to the
ego’s voice or negative internal dialog. It can speak softly and
lovingly—or very intently in a clear voice.

• In the beginning, meditation is the best way to sense intuition.
When we are in a place of connection, it’s easiest to hear it. We also
develop our ability to sense the inner voice by acting on it consistently
and seeing the outcome. (Hearing or seeing in meditation is not
indicative of the right direction for conscious choice. Often, we have to
act consistently on our intuitive leads to develop discernment and
accurate interpretation.)

• A pause often accompanies the right directive. It’s called Ksana in
Sanskrit and refers to the moment when we move out of lower or
“normal” consciousness into a higher state. (There is also a pause
between the inhale/exhale of breath when the universe is said to breathe
into us.) This pause may occur in the middle of an argument when we
change our behavior. It can appear as a strong desire to act in a kind,
compassionate way or as a strong directive from the universe. It can
also occur when we observe repetitive, personal behavior. By looking
for the pause, we can determine the moment of universal presence.

• Conscious choice can refer to many small actions or a single,
determined action. Either way, the motion is prompted by the inner self.

• All conscious choices require perseverance, will power, and
repetition. A conscious choice is a commitment. We must move into a
state of love often to experience love. It takes a great deal of awareness
to break a pattern of procrastination, anger, or sadness. It takes time to
alter our speech.

Aspects of Conscious Change

1) Choice is either conscious, semi­conscious, or unconscious. On the
lower level of consciousness, there is the influence of media, mass
consciousness, and lack of higher thought. On a semi­conscious level,
we are aware of the need to alter an aspect of life, but we override the
desire. We make a decision to move into higher consciousness, which

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lifts and improves our perception of life.
2) Our perception of life changes when we’re willing to examine our
words, thoughts, and actions. Thoughts, words, and actions contain
energy that vibrate into the outer world. “Reality” reflects them back to
us. (Obviously, reality changes when we send positive thoughts and
visuals to uncomfortable aspects of our life. It may take time, but
positivity does alter reality.)

3) Making conscious choices helps in realizing our capacity to create
change. For example, many people experience physical healing and
finding the desired relationship, or a wonderful job as part of alignment
with the inner self. (Higher thought and belief in the positive is a
conscious decision, which lifts consciousness.)
4) Conscious choice is evolution. It is how we evolve into a higher state
of being—and how we escape the prison of repetitive and unhappy
thoughts.

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5) It may mean pausing to observe or realizing Conscious change
always includes new perception, placement of consciousness, and
openness to new information. We learn to see the world in a new way,
which is linked to universal truth and connection.
6) Universal truth includes love, light, and boundaries. Love and light
are energy, and it’s important to learn how.
Ultimately, conscious choice leads to a higher frequency, which
accompanies universal direction. It is not always logical because it
comes from the soul. It is not always comfortable as it tends to lead
away from the acceptable state of stability. But it does lead to
awakening, and, eventually, it does change everything in a beautiful
way.
INTENTION, ASCENSION, ACTIVATION, INTEGRATION,
ACCELERATION

• Opportunity often follows right action. We may meet and encounter
new people and/or feel ready to seek opportunity. We may find the right
teacher or notice negative patterns dropping away. At any rate, life
expands. (Right action can involve many small actions such as
meditation, exercise, diet, or life habits. It can also refer to a single,
determined action.)

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In short, conscious choice means listening to the Divine and making a
decision to apply it to the course of our life.

Over time, conscious choice brings greater awakening and the right use
of will and inner power.

We push ourselves into conscious choice by disciplined use of the will.
Conscious choice is the result of listening to the words, thoughts, or
feelings shared by the inner voice. It’s also known as intuition, and it is
generally preceded by a pause in our inner dialog and/or the motion of
events in life. Everything becomes quieter as understanding from the
inner self is revealed.

This pause is known in Sanskrit as Ksana, literally meaning pause or
moment—both of which are experienced when the inner speaks. It may
occur in the heat of an argument, reaction, or wrong decision. It may
simply come as direction, but the pause is also found between the inhale
and exhale of the breath as the space when the universe breathes life
into us.

On the highest level, conscious choice alters the direction of life through
spiritual understanding and by moving into a mysterious, unknown part
of the universe where we navigate through feelings, imagery, and
sensation. Consciously choosing this aspect of the universe leads to
fascinating connections with others, opportunities, and exploration of
personal gifts.

We may make a conscious choice about expending too much energy
with particular friends, make decision about the direction of our work,
or simply meditate—but all of these choices converge, expand, and
transform the quality of life.

The coolest part of conscious choice lies in how it leads us into a better
state of being. One conscious choice leads to another.

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Conscious choice is the result of listening to the words, thoughts, or
feelings shared by the inner voice. We can choose to listen or disregard
the information, which leads to conscious or unconscious thought.

It’s also known as intuition, and it is generally preceded by a pause in
our inner dialog and/or the motion of events in life. Everything may
seem to “stop” or slow down, and we receive a very, different thought,
which may range from seeing our part in our disagreement to the sudden
comprehension of a spiritual truth.

The choice occurs as a result of listening or discarding the information
shared by the inner voice.

—a pause that occurs when listening to inner guidance.

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Julia Griffin
is a much loved authority on intuitive and
spiritual practices to increase one’s
happiness and well­being, distinctive in
that much of what she practices she learned
from her interaction with wolves. For more
information, visit her website
onetrueself.com

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The Calling

By Jo Mooy

She was a Rosicrucian and my first spiritual mentor. Her name was
Gloria. She introduced me to meditation, numerology, color and
frequency, psychic experiences, rituals and sacred ceremonies. She
taught me the importance of remembering and interpreting dreams and
how to consciously walk shamanic pathways into alternate realities.
And she guided me well in the early days of my spiritual journey.
I remember many of her pronouncements regarding the direction my life
would take. She'd lean back in her chair, her eyes would glaze, her voice
deepened with a husky edge, and she'd tell me what she saw. Gloria
said I would never be rich, but would always be comfortable. She said
my job would take me far and support me well. She predicted three
extraordinary experiences that would propel me into alternate­realities.
One of those experiences where I consciously observed myself entering

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an immense fluid energy field while driving my car is as vivid today as
when it occurred in the 1970's.
However, the most compelling prediction she made and one that stuck in
my mind was the major directional change my life would take when I
entered my 60's. She saw me teaching the spiritual path to others
accompanied by an “equally dedicated spiritual partner.” At the time of
the prediction I felt she'd made her first mistake. I had no “dedicated
spiritual partner” in my life, and I couldn't conceive of a scenario where
I'd be teaching others about the spiritual path, being new to it myself.
What I failed to realize was that “The Calling” to do just that had been
planted in my being long before she told me when it would flower.

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What I've come to know is that The Calling is a journey of spiritual
awakening that can come like a bolt out of the heavens or it creeps into
your consciousness like a feather falling softly from a pillow. It can
arrive at any time in your life as it did when I met Gloria. When you
become conscious of it, you know on a deep inner level that your life is
going to change in dramatic ways. It's a subtle spiritual force that
permeates your being and all you can do is respond to its direction. It
influences the books you read, the music you listen to, the TV you
watch, and the places you visit. It causes you to seek out teachers who
can identify and explain it in ways that soothe your spirit.

It doesn't have to, but many times it shatters your old life patterns,
leaving it in tatters. Because you're changing, old friends and even
family members will often fall away from your sphere of contacts. They
tell you they don't know who you are, or worse, they don't like the
person you've become. When you try to explain your new interests or
behavior, they want no part of it. Or you. It can be a painful and lonely
time. Yet you persevere.

That's when you realize that the “new you” no longer has the same
interests that were prevalent in your old life. Everything about you has
changed and you want to follow that singular path though you have no
idea where it will lead. It's then that the spiritual teacher becomes your
best guide. And if the teacher is good, they will direct you to your own
inner guide.

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Gloria's prediction of “teaching the spiritual path in your sixties” has
happened. You said that the material we teach at the women's
meditations or retreats had a profound effect on your lives. You said, the
practices and exercises caused seismic changes to happen. While old
relationships came unglued new ones emerged and ignited. These
changes are The Calling sounding from the depths of your being. When
you hear it then cross that threshold, only you can pick up the light
offered and carry it on. You will do this with a lightness in your heart,
and a smile on your face. The awakening of spiritual knowing is the
soul's essential quest in living a human incarnation. What a symphony
it creates!

Jo Mooy

Jo Mooy
Travels to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South American
have expanded Jo Mooy's seminars, retreats and spiritual work.
The mystical teachings of these cultures influences her work in
guiding others to develop their own unique practices. She leads
the Sarasota Women's Meditation Circle which was named "Best
Meditation Group" for six years straight. Her sold­out Women's
Retreats and her Spiritual Seminars explore inspirational and
cutting­edge advanced practices. Complex esoteric topics are
made understandable and easy to assimilate into personal
practices. Testimonials of attendees rate these seminars and
and retreats with a 5­Star rating. Jo has been a "Staff Writer" for Spirit of Maat
for several years. She writes and publishes Spiritual Connections, a monthly e­
newsletter. Jo was honored with two achievement awards in Sarasota as 'favorite
meditation leader' and another for 'higher calling.' Contact Jo on her website:
www.starsoundings.com or [email protected].

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Express Your Divine Self

By Peggy Black and the 'team'

We are here to offer you some clarity as well as insight to the unfolding
chaos you are observing. This is truly a time of transformation, for it is
out of energetic and collective chaos that new realities are brought forth
or birthed.
We realize that you are observing world events from a place of disbelief
and concern. We hope these words will assure you of your powerful role
in this transformation and invite your focused attention and intentions in
a way that will create and anchor the birth of a life sustaining reality for
all. This is your assignment. If you are reading our words, you are aware

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of this as an opportunity to express your divine self.
The misqualified energies that are being invoked, stoked and
empowered are rising up to be cleared. We realize when you observe
these misqualified or negative energies and emotions being stirred up
and then acted out from the collective consciousness, there is great
alarm and disbelief. Be aware that you are witnessing what has been
called the shadow, the aspect of the human subconscious in which many
dark impulses are repressed.
We are inviting you to do your best to stay centered and again focused
on a reality that you desire. This truly is your power and responsibility.

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You have a physical body as well as an energy body and from the time
you are birthed into this dimension and reality, it is your physical form
that requires the most attention. As a child, when you begin to grow and
experience the various emotional energies of discomfort,
disappointment, anger, fear and any other misqualified emotions, you
are not taught how to express, clear or shift these emotions. Many times
these emotions are shut down so quickly that they are not even
witnessed by others.

Most of these painful emotions and experiences are suppressed or stored
within the energy body. You parents did not understand how to clear
these negative emotional energies. Therefore, you were not taught the
importance of clearing these misqualified emotions, and therefore the
cycle has continued. This is an aspect of human nature that is not
addressed or resolved.

We are not judging this behavior; it is a pattern that has engaged all
humans for ages. When a negative or misqualified emotion or
experience is felt and not expressed in a healthy way at that time, it then
becomes stored in the physical form within the cells, tissues and organs
of the body, your bio­computer. It is also energetically stored within the
energy body.

These dense vibrations and frequencies of negative misqualified
emotions of fear, anger, hatred, guilt, abandonment, not being loved or
seen etc. become what has energetically been called the shadow self, the
part or aspect of oneself that is repressed or denied.

You have been taught that it is not appropriate to express your anger or
any other misqualified emotions. What you and others have done has
been to control, inhibit, contain or bottle­up this anger or fear or other
negative emotions and experiences.

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Emotions that are repressed, denied or ignored can be triggered or
activated easily by a similar emotional vibration or frequency. So when
someone expresses anger, it often activates any repressed anger in the
other. If fear is invoked by someone, any fear that is repressed will be
activated in the individual and their personal shadow or the collective
shadow.

Consider the possibility that emotional frequencies can be contagious.
Anger will more often invoke anger, fear will invite and stimulate more
fear all because individuals have not been informed how to clear or
transform these negative emotions or energies. You have not been taught
that you are an alchemist. This awareness is a part of the unfolding
evolution.

This is a truth that you are here to anchor. You truly are here on this
planet, at this time, to uplift these misqualified negative emotions and
vibrations that have held humanity in the limited belief of being

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powerless.
These dark and misqualified impulses are usually hidden and suppressed
within the subconscious of each individual. As a multidimensional
divine being of light, you are meant to transform them. You feel an
emotion and if it is misqualified or is a low, dense negative emotion, you
are to shift that by expressing the emotion in a healthy manner, owning
these feelings rather than suppressing or constraining them.
You can use sound to clear or express these dense frequencies, or use
many of the other energy tools that are available, instead of storing these
vibrations in the energy field and the physical body.

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What you are observing in the collective action and chaos that is
appearing around your planet is the activation of all the repressed
hatred, anger, fear, judgment and such that has been repressed by
generations. The collective shadow is apparent and available to
transform.

Be conscious when any of your own suppressed emotions are triggered
by the media, or by others. Remember not to engage in the same
negative emotions that are being expressed in the collective
consciousness.

Take the opportunity to clear any personal misqualified or negative
feelings of resentment, aggression, jealousy, hatred, or fear and be
aware of any judgment or righteousness you might have concerning
your stance. Once you acknowledge the possibility that these feelings
might be hidden from your awareness, it is much easier to transform
them. The very act of observing, of recognizing and owning these
emotions, weakens their power.

Once any light is offered to a shadow manifestation, it disappears. It is
light that causes the shadow to show up and be acted out and it is also
the consciousness of light that can and will cause the collective shadow
to dissipate.

Be conscious when any of your own suppressed emotions are triggered
by the media or by others. Remember not to engage in the same
negative emotions that are being expressed in the collective
consciousness.

Remember, you are an alchemist. And an alchemist has the ability and
the understanding to transform energy. Emotions are just energy.

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Step into your personal power and understanding, knowing that you can
focus on the light of awareness occurring wherever the shadow is
reflected. Send loving blessings to those caught up in the expression of
the shadow self. Hold the vision and reinforce the true magnificence in
others.
We are now simply sharing the importance to your evolution and the
evolution of consciousness on your planet for you to step into your
power as a conscious alchemist and begin to offer your light, to focus
your light and to know without a doubt that it is making a difference.
See yourself anchoring the vibrations and frequencies of love,
compassion, understanding and life sustaining actions. See yourself
anchoring cosmic light and imagine it spreading and gathering everyone
in an embrace of wholeness and healing.
Imagine this loving light energy, this divine energy, healing all wounds
of the world, spiritual wounds, mental wounds, emotional wounds, and
physical wounds.

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Remember also to call upon all divine beings in the non­physical realms
to support your efforts and your intentions toward the enlightenment of
all sentient beings.

We are with you in this action and this alchemical process of
transformation. We embrace you with our love and deep gratitude for
who you are and for the work and service that you are offering this
dimension and timeframe. Know that you are supported and you are
seen. the 'team'

©2016 Peggy Black All Rights Reserved. You may share this message
and distribute as long as nothing is changed, you credit the author and
include this copyright notice and web address
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Peggy Black
Transducer, Scribe and Witness, is a world traveler and lecturer
with thirty­five years experience in the healing field. She has
been featured internationally in television, radio and print media.
Peggy is a Multidimensional Channel whose gifts as a
clairsentient, clairvoyant and clairaudient intuitive allow her to
assist individuals to live empowered and abundant lives. Peggy
receives transmissions from her “celestial team” which she calls
the Morning Messages. These messages invite us to honor our
multidimensional Self. Peggy has presented at numerous events
and conferences including Women of Vision and Action; Healing Our World;
Kauai Wellness Expo; New England Sound Healing; World Sound Healing; and
Global Sound. Peggy founded the International Sound Symposium. She offered
sacred sounds for the Shamanic Journey tour in temples and the Great Pyramid in
Egypt. She conducted morning forums at Tom Kenyon’s Sound Healer’s Trainings.
She was Ceremonialist for the sacred water ceremony, Ocean of Gratitude Cruise
with Dr. Masaru Emoto. She was featured in People magazine as “Fabulous over
Sixty.” Peggy offers a variety of lectures and workshops: Miracles, Intentions and
Manifestations; Allowing Prosperity; Sound Awareness; Sculpting Reality with
Sound; The Power of Your Words and Intentions; The Creative You; and Engaging
Celestial Support. www.morningmessages.com

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WE ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE

By Dr. Judith Long

In the early days of my professional life, I had the opportunity to teach
children with behavior problems. Almost all of them had been
eliminated from the mainstream classroom for one reason or another
and we had to find a way to help them behave in a way that brought
them self­authority and happiness and kept their behavior within the law
(of the school or later of the land). Many students would say things like
“That’s not fair”, “ You don’t trust me”, in response to supervision. I
would respond, “Yes, I trust you. I trust you to do exactly what you
have been doing until you do something else. Then, I’ll trust you to do
that”.
This type of dialogue suggests that the students had a choice and they
always do. They would continue when hearing this with “I don’t have a

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choice. I have to come to school”. To that I would respond, “Yes you
do have a choice. You could be dropped off at the front door of the
school and choose to immediately leave by the back door”. They would
seem to understand then that they are making a conscious choice to stay
in school. A lot of their choices involved consequences and if we think
about it so do ours. The explanation that I was giving them comes from
a teaching called “Choice Theory” by Dr. William Glasser. All of the
teachers and counselors in the school where I taught were trained in
“Choice Theory”, previously called “Reality Therapy”.

The following is more on Choice Theory:
Dr. Glasser says that we need a New Psychology. Suppose you could
ask all the people in the world who are not hungry, sick, or poor, people
who seem to have a lot to live for, to give you an honest answer to the
question “How are you?” Millions would say, “I’m miserable.” If
asked why, almost all of them would blame someone else for their
misery – lovers, wives, husbands, exes, children, parents, teachers,
students, or people they work with. There is hardly a person alive who
hasn’t been heard saying, “You’re driving me crazy…That really upsets
me…Don’t you have any consideration for how I feel? You make me so
mad I can’t see straight.” It never crosses their minds that they are
choosing the misery they are complaining about.

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Choice Theory explains that, for all practical purposes, we choose
everything we do including the misery we feel. Other people can
neither make us miserable nor make us happy. All we can get from
them or give to them is information. But by itself, information cannot
make us do or feel anything. It goes into our brains where we process it
and then decide what to do. As is explained in great detail, we choose
all our actions and thoughts and indirectly almost all our feelings and
much of our physiology. As bad as you may feel, much of what goes on
in your body when you are in pain or sick is the indirect result of the
actions and thoughts you chose or have chosen every day of your life.
Choice Theory teaches that we are much more in control of our lives
than we realize.
The Ten Axioms of Choice Theory
1 ­ The only person whose behavior we can control is our own. In
practice, if we are willing to suffer the alternative – (almost always
severe punishment or death) – no one can make us do anything we don’t
want to do. And, when we are threatened with punishment whatever we
do we rarely do well.

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2 ­ When we actually begin to realize that we can control only our own
behavior, we immediately start to redefine our personal freedom and
find, in many instances, that we have much more freedom than we
realize. If we don’t do what we are told, we can decide how much
personal freedom we are willing to give up. For example, when a wife
says to her husband… “Unless you treat me better I am going to leave
you”, she is in the process of redefining her freedom. It’s always her
choice to leave; what she has to choose now is how much freedom she
is willing to give up if she stays. In terms of taking control of our own
lives, which is always possible, we have to continually decide how
important freedom is to us.

3 ­ All we can give or get from other people is information. How we
deal with that information is our or their choice.

4 ­ All long­lasting psychological problems are relationship problems.
A partial cause of many other problems such as pain, fatigue, weakness,
and some chronic diseases – commonly called autoimmune diseases –
are relationship problems.

There is no sense wasting time looking at all aspects of our lives for
why we are choosing misery. The cause of the misery is always our way
of dealing with an important relationship that is not working out the way
we want it to. Until we face that fact, we have no freedom; we have
locked ourselves into an endless impossible task. There is no guarantee
that we can solve this problem, but there is an absolute guarantee that if
we don’t face it, we will never solve it.

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Dr. Judith Long is a renowned counselor and author.
Dr. Long developed chakra essential oils and offers
lines of aromatherapy and goddess jewelry. The oils
express specific frequencies of the plants, which, in turn,
are similar to characteristics of the person or chakra
brought forth. Judith applies metaphysical principles in
her healing work and life. “Energy vibration is my main
interest. Everything is energy. When one understands
the vibrational frequency of things, we can make
appropriate adjustments and restorations as needed.
Individual thoughts, particular diseases, wellness and
each chakra have specific frequencies that affect the
health of the body and mind." When energy is restored
to its appropriate frequency, one lives from their essence
in perfect health and happiness", says Dr. Long.

Her practice includes working with the misconceptions and authenticity of the
inner child along with clearing, balancing and energizing the chakras. She offers
meditation and classes such as “Inner Sensitivity”, “Woman Awareness” and
“Awakening the Illuminated Heart”, authored “Essence: Insights into the Energy
of Homosexuality” (Joshua Books 2004) after working with many gay clients in
Healing their Inner Child.

Dr. Long currently practices in Sedona, Az. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in
Special Education, a Master’s in Educational Psychology and a MsD in
Metaphysics. You may contact Dr. Judith by email: [email protected]

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Jupiter in Libra: Journeys of Justice

By: Astrologer Salvador Russo

Great journeys of justice will begin with the entrance of Jupiter into the
house of Libra! This momentous astrological transit begins on
September 9th of 2016, a date which reverberates with profound
numerological meaning because it equates to “999.” Pythagoras would
tell us that this number foretells of epic closures and endings that must
precede the divine forms of genesis that heaven has in store for us. The
signs are given by star and by number. Jupiter’s transit of Libra will
have God tipping every scale on Earth through the enforcement actions
of certain heavenly hosts. What comes next will be for the history
books! Prepare to witness divine intervention on a massive scale!
I predict the following themes and events to manifest within our lives
and world ‘til October 10th of 2017 when Jupiter enters Scorpio:
• profound displays of divine orchestration within our relationship lives
• the conversion of old enemies into new allies

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• the establishment of historic treaties, trade agreements, and peace
accords

• a two­year long cleansing of the world’s judicial systems
• the appointment of excellent new judges and magistrates
• the dismantling of the insidious Trans Pacific Partnership
• open clashes between industry titans
• a dramatic and just rebalancing of the global scales of power
• blessed connections with soul mates, twin flames, and true loves
• a blossoming of our relationships with God
• the issuance of divine treasure and reward for demonstrated trust in
God
• mystical experiences with God’s angel of justice, Raguel
• the fortunate entrance of super power advocates, friends, and allies
• cultural purification wherever it must be done
• the blessing of all noble friendships, marriages, and partnerships
• the attainment of unprecedented levels of inner peace
• the attainment of great wisdom through human and spiritual
relationships
• extraordinary opportunities to win security and prosperity through
partnerships

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• the clearing away of open enemies and spiritually undesirable
relationships

• unusually wonderful fortunes with contracts, deals, trades, terms,
and negotiations

• fair closures to longstanding lawsuits, claims, disputes, and other
legal contests

• the attraction and creation of miracles through sustained spiritual
commitments

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Raguel and Themis

There is a great power partnership that has been fixed to the transit of
Jupiter in Libra. This is the partnership between the holy angel of
justice, Raguel, and the ancient goddess of justice, Themis. Together
they will serve as ambassadors of God’s justice as they work through
the timing and frequency of Jupiter in Libra. Their work will be phased
with a prolific portion of phase one to be completed prior to February
6th of 2017 when Jupiter will enter retrograde in Libra. Prior to this
retrograde Raguel and Themis will cover great earthly territory as
Jupiter will rapidly advance to the 23rd degree of Libra, nearly rounding
out the house before entering the 2017 retrograde. God knows we need
help and these two will waste no time.

Phase Two

Between February 6th and June 8th of 2017 Jupiter will be retrograde in
Libra. In lay terms this means that the full benevolence and power of
Jupiter will be restrained during this time. Jupiter synchronicities during
the retrograde will be concentrated upon rectification of past breeches of
trust, justice, harmony, love, and commitment. This is when the great
work of rebalancing must be done so that beyond the retrograde we can
enjoy a more peaceful and orderly world. Retrogrades signal times
when inner alchemical work should be prioritized. This one will be no
different. Call upon God to assist with inner peace, relationship healing,
just outcomes, perfect balancing, and the honoring of important
commitments.

Follow Jupiter

Fortunes can swing wildly for the better when we align our actions to
Jupiter’s transit. I hope that all of you begin this epic season with your
horoscopes in hand so that you are able to follow and see Jupiter’s
divine influence at work in your life. By doing this you can open
yourselves to the highest possible benefits and future. In general terms it
is wise for us to accept, engage, and develop in accordance with the

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people and opportunities that Jupiter syncs with. The Vedics know
Jupiter as “Ganesha,” the great remover of obstacles. I agree with the
Vedics that the Jupiter energy certainly enables us to overcome great
obstacles. If you have obstacles to clear be sure to follow the path of
Jupiter through your horoscopes.

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Power Scales

I began writing this article in prayer, as I always do. Shortly thereafter I
received a vision of a golden scale that symbolized the balance of
earthly power. On the left side the scale was totally weighed down with
power concentrated completely on the left side. Through a flash of
gnosis I understood that Satan’s terrestrial power was being portrayed
by this gross imbalance. Then I sensed Jupiter’s entry into Libra and I
saw the scale completely reversed so that the right side had all the
weight and all the power concentrated upon it. If my vision is true then
we will see such a transference of power on Earth during Jupiter’s
transits of Libra and Scorpio, when power will be stripped from the
wicked and granted to the virtuous. Raguel whispers that Satan dreads
Jupiter’s transit of Libra…

Magic Words

Heaven’s light permeates every aspect of our earthly lives. Jupiter’s
transit of Libra will be inspiring Libran language into our minds,
interactions, and mediascape. Here are many of the magic words that
will be inspired by the Jupiter in Libra energy: peace, justice,
commitment, contract, equality, compromise, negotiation, fair, trade,
balance, equilibrium, partners, allies, diplomacy, treaty, truce, accord,
marriage, trust, dispute, divorce, adversaries, friendship, harmony,
mutual, cooperation, liaison, fidelity, vows, deal, settlement, culture,
judgement, ambassador, pact, agreement, spouse, terms, and scales. I
share these words to prove a point: that language itself is organized by
the zodiac. Certain words belong to certain signs, that's just the way it
is. Now watch as Libra’s language dominates the mediascape…

Divine Relationships

Libra is the celestial domain that presides over all earthly relationships.
Jupiter’s entry into Libra signals the beginning of a golden year with
regards to relationship potentials. Enter this year with the clear
awareness that divine grace will be entering our lives through

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relationships existing and yet to come. Jupiter’s energy will also help to
resurrect and restore failed or stagnant relationships that still have hope
for the future. From friends to spouses to family members to business
partners, the Jupiter vibe will help to make our relationships much more
divine. It will also help to harmoniously end relationships that have run
their course. If you are looking for your soulmate or twin flame know
this: Jupiter’s transit of Libra will be fantastically supportive of making
that dream come true.

Cosmic Justice
The essence of Jupiter in Libra is cosmic justice, for each of us and for
the world at large. Expect to see justice working marvelously in the near
future. Expect to experience justice in the most divine and profound
ways imaginable during this transit. I am elated to declare that the time

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of great cosmic justice has finally come! The entirety of our karmic past
has been perfectly judged by God. Jupiter’s transit of Libra brings the
rulings to the judgements that have already been made above us, beyond
us, and for us. If there is one word to take from this article let it be
justice. Embrace, employ, and practice justice in all that you do and you
will ascend with Jupiter in Libra. Be trustworthy, create peace when you
can, honor commitments, and keep justice centered in your mind to
ensure your spiritual ascent.

Balancing Act

Billions of people are living lives that are terribly out of balance. The
good news is that this is about to change for the better. The energy of
Jupiter in Libra will be working against the greatest causes of imbalance
on Earth, to include on the political, governmental, and economic levels.
There will be wild and historic swings of wealth, power, status, and
influence among the nations over the next few years. Some nations will
rise as others fall. When you see these things happening take comfort in
knowing that God is creating a new balance and order on Earth that
perfectly counters the Satanic globalist agenda. As a matter of fact,
God’s intervention through Jupiter in Libra will be smashing the
“globalist” vision to pieces. Wait and see, it’s going to be thrilling!

Marriage Upgrades

It’s common knowledge that divorce rates are incredibly high and
marriages, for the most part, are not what they used to be. The universe
has an antidote and yes, it’s Jupiter in Libra. For those who don’t yet
know marriages also have a cosmic life. When the vows are taken and
the wedding ceremony is completed the stars of that moment are forever
sealed into the futures of the newlyweds. This can be a blessing or a
curse depending upon the astrological timing of the marriage. That
being said, Jupiter in Libra will be bringing magical transmutations of
cosmic energy to worthy couples who need new stars to thrive. Marital
miracles are real and Jupiter will be bringing them. And for anyone who
is planning to wed in the near future, be sure that you don’t wed while

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Jupiter is retrograde in Libra…
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Ascension Keys
In service of the highest good for all people I offer the following
ascension keys to assist with your spiritual ascent during Jupiter’s
transit of Libra, as follows:

• maintain reciprocity with all whom you deal with
• recover, develop, and leverage trust
• partner up when you obviously should
• honor your commitments and be true to your word
• use the new energies to restore lost balance
• be a great friend when called upon
• avoid being biased like the plague
• develop and utilize diplomatic ability
• be watchful for “Jupiter grade” contracts
• marry at a wise time if it’s on your agenda
• evolve your social and cultural circles
• support fair trade business practices
• be cooperative, not competitive
• be discerning of open enemies, they’re out there
• make important introductions to help other people

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• strive to master the balance between above and below
• work in harmony and order with the cosmos
• and most importantly, develop your relationship with God

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Musings

Jove brings in heaven’s court, Satan’s time is growing short. I rhyme at
last for fun and sport, as Vulcan leaves his Cancer port. Saturn is the
cosmic teacher, priceless wisdom is his feature. In my sign but I’m no
preacher, Soros is a ghastly creature. Justice journeys for us all, perfect
rulings big and small. Partner up and have a ball, God leave’s ladders at
the wall. Raguel is my new friend, his angel sword is sure to rend. Pluto
failed to make me bend, Sag and Aries that’s my blend. So here it
comes, the sacred hour. Egypt knew the sacred flower. Learn the stars
and tap their power, my soul is strong I’ll never cower. Full of light and
full of fire, freedom is my main desire. I climb the order ever higher, my
spirit guides all call me sire.

To your infinite success,

Astrologer Salvador Russo

Salvador Russo
is a professional astrologer and a co­creator of the
internationally recognized Starseed Astrology. A devout Christian
mystic, Salvador’s philosophy is centered upon the teachings of
Jesus Christ, Biblical wisdom, and the mysteries of the ancient
world. He believes that astrology is divine and that it can be used
to enlighten and unite the world. Salvador is self­taught, relying
on observation and inspiration to advance his knowledge of the
heavens. He offers astrological services through his site.
www.starseedastrology.com

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Jack in the Fog

By Carl Franz

Steve glanced back at his trail of shallow footprints left sunk into the
sandy path behind him. They reached away back in time to the garden
gate of what was home a few minutes ago. The sun had risen just high
enough to begin burning off the morning mist. In another hour or two
the fine Lincolnshire sand would dry out. Then the breeze would blow
away his tracks forever. He adjusted the strap on the small rucksack he
carried. It was digging in to his bony shoulder, nagging at him all ready.
Not that it weighed all that much. All he had packed that morning was a
change of clothes before he slipped out. His parents and his younger
sister wouldn't rouse for another couple of hours yet. He could hear the
chickens begin their morning squabbles in the back yard. The usual
trouble makers (Matilda and Dot) would flap around enough to get over
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his chores; to keep them in. They wouldn't go far, they'd be all right he
told himself, and took one last look back at the small pan tiled cottage
hunkering down behind the old lilac tree. It seemed even smaller than
before, as if it had closed its old damp walls around the remaining
family members to keep them from escaping into the surrounding fields
too.

He couldn't see the fields through the mist but he could sense them
flowing out unhindered in all directions. They spread rapidly over the
level ground on an ever expanding saucer of peaty earth, carrying all the
rectangular rafts of unripe barley and tender leaved young sugar beet
right up to, and then over the horizon. At that point they spilled away
without a sound into the neighbouring counties, into the unknown.
Steve resumed walking, searching ahead into the wispy veil to where
the path hardened into a gravel track. Another mile on it joined up with

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a narrow tarmac road. From there it was only a couple more miles to the
bus stop. He might not even have to walk all the way. A passing car
(there would be a three or four at least) might give him a ride to one of
the nearest towns. To the west was the coal mining town laying at the
foot of its self made hills of dark spoil from the pits. And to the north
the steel works crowned a real hill made of its sustaining fortune; iron
ore. Beneath it a notorious urban sprawl skirted its base. There wasn't
much to choose between the two. Both were equally hard places for a
scrawny fifteen year old country boy. But he had enough money to rent
a room, at least for a while. He was sure to find work before it ran out.

As he passed by the last of the old cottages lining the path, dogs barked
half heartedly from behind their gates. It was more of a hello than any
kind of warning. They all knew it was just that kid. The straggly haired
one, a tad too thin, wandering around in a dream. By the time he had
reached the gravel road they had stopped yapping. Instead they waited
with their tails slowly wagging, ready to pick up the beat again on his

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return.

Sorry to disappoint you on that one, thought Steve, allowing himself a
wry smile. But in the next moment his heart sank at the sight of a figure
emerging out of the creamy vapour ahead. It was Jack; his neighbour.
He was pushing his old bicycle home from the night shift. The girly
wicker basket on the front hung lopsided under the weight of his work
coat and bag. Over the seat hung a bulky sack. Steve guessed it was
stuffed with kindling wood gleaned from the old crates at the brickyards
where he worked. Times were hard but Jack always had something good
to say, something funny most times. Once as he was passing by, Jack
had stopped to look down at his own torn gardening trousers.

“See these trousers, boy?” he'd said, “They's Russian trousers. Yes
Russian. You know why they're Russian?” he pointed to a large rip at
the knee, “Coz the air rushes in here,” then he indicated to another
flapping tear on the other leg, “and rushes out there!” He'd gone on his
way then, wheezing out his long rusty bellow laugh and slapping Steve's
back as he went.

Steve hadn’t reckoned on bumping into Jack. An awkward feeling came
over him.
A guilty feeling as if he had been caught red handed. But he wasn't
doing anything wrong, not really. Not yet. He was just out for a stroll as
far as anyone was concerned.
Later on though when he was missed, Jack would say he'd seen him
walking towards the road that morning.

Seen him carrying his stuffed full rucksack, on his way somewhere.
Steve didn't look up but he was acutely aware of Jack studying him
curiously as he approached. When they drew level Jack stopped.

“Well boy what have you got to tell me this fine misty morning?” Steve
wasn't really expecting him to ask anything like that. He hurriedly
opened every single empty draw in his head except for the one with the
truth in it. Bankrupt he shrugged.

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