2018 Otto Labyrinth Park Gatherings The first Gathering at the Otto Labyrinth Park was in the Summer of 1998. We had just completed building the Labyrinth, and 5 of us Gathered to walk it, build a fire, drum and sing. Over the past 20 years we have offered Gatherings throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall. Sometimes 5 people attend, other […]
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New Old Car, New Old Website I have been driving the same car for 14 years – a little sporty girl I called Amy. For the past year, Amy has had an increasing number of repairs – you know the story – when your car begins to cost as much as the payments for a newer model. In addition, I
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I lose focus. I get distracted easily, phone rings, doorbell rings, a leaf falls, a shiny bauble catches my eye… I have to start all over again and again. I feel discouraged , dis-heartened., even a bit frazzled at times. Where was I? I know that feeling negative just attracts more negatives into my life. But sometimes it just feels
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New Selection of Coventry Creation Candles Coventry Creation Candles are special scented candles for all occasions. Deep in ritual and Magick, they provide special energy, healing, and manifestation. Perfect to light as the nights grow long! Shop Now!
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THE SACRAL CHAKRA AND OUR RELATIONSHIPS QUALITIES The SACRAL chakra is located just above the pubic bone on the front and back of the body. Its tip goes into the center of the sacrum. Called the Svadisthana (vital force) chakra, it represents optimism, self-confidence, enthusiasm and courage. The social ray of service to mankind resides here. This area is the
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THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA IS THE KEY TO EXPRESSING OUR PERSONAL POWER QUALITIES The tip of the SOLAR PLEXUS chakra seats directly into the diaphragm between thoracic vertebra T12 and lumbar vertebrae L1. Called the Manipura (jewel) chakra, it represents mental or intellectual power, happiness and joy. Sometimes referred to as the yellow Christ ray of wisdom, this area is
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THE THROAT CHAKRA REPRESENTS THE EMOTIONAL POWER OF EXPRESSION QUALITIES The THROAT chakra is in the front and back of the throat area, its tip seats into the third cervical vertebrae. Called the Vishuddhi (pure) chakra, it represents the emotional power of expression. This area is the key to giving and receiving and to speaking our truth. Our actions become
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THE CROWN CHAKRA – THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT QUALITIES The CROWN chakra is located on the top of the head, with its tip seating into the middle of the top of the head. Called the Sahasrara (thousand) chakra, it represents the experience of direct knowing. This area is the key to spiritual enlightenment. Included in its blessings are healing
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THE HEART CHAKRA IS THE KEY TO LOVE AND HEALING QUALITIES The HEART chakra surrounds the area of the physical heart. Called the Anahata (unbeaten) chakra, it represents the emotional power of love. This area is the key to balance, harmony, peacemaking, hope, growth, healing and love. Our actions become motivated by the quality of unconditional love, acceptance of self
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OVERVIEW AND EVOLUTION OF THE CHAKRAS Chakra Evolution can be traced from our ancestors to the present day. The first chakra to develop fully was the root chakra. This energy system lies at the base of the spine and is concerned primarily with survival on the physical plane. Early cave dwellers had to utilize this energy to simply exist in
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THE ROOT CHAKRA PROVIDES THE ENERGY TO MEET OUR BASIC NEEDS QUALITIES The ROOT chakra is located between the legs, its tip seating into the sacral-coccyx joint at the bottom of the tailbone. Called the Muladhara (support) chakra, it represents life, strength, power and vitality. The energy to meet our basic needs resides here. This area is the key to
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THE BROW CHAKRA IS THE KEY TO BALANCED THINKING AND FEELING QUALITIES The BROW chakra is located on the forehead and the back of the head, the tip seats into the center of the head. Called the Ajna (command) chakra, it represents the power of transcendence. This area is the key to balanced thinking and feeling. Our actions become more
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Information on Mental, Physical & Spiritual Well Being Well Being means different things to different people. For some, financial well being is most important; for others, physically being well; and still others desire well being in relationships and family affairs. Freedom is important to well being – freedom from fear, worry, and anger. Freedom to pursue your dreams and mission
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The Practice of Mindfulness Meditation Jill N. Henry. Ed.D. Stop a moment before reading on. WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND RIGHT NOW? Are you wondering what this article is all about? Are you thinking about what you are going to do next? Or are you thinking about what you just did? Our minds contain thousands and thousands of thoughts each
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Using the subtleties of thought and expression to learn our Life Lessons by Jill N.Henry, EdD The New Age is an awareness that issues repeat in your life until they have been resolved on a metaphysical level first, and then a resolution on the physical level is experienced. The dictionary defines metaphysical as “relating to the transcendent or supersensible, marked
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Research shows meditation is Good for Your Health! A five year study of medical insurance utilization compared 2,000 regular meditators with 600,000 members of the same insurance carrier. The meditation group had 53.3% fewer inpatient admissions per 1000 and 44.4% fewer outpatient visits per 1000. When comparing admissions per 1000, the meditators were lower than the norm for 17 major
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In October 2024, the residents of Western North Carolina experienced over 2000 landslides, caused by 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Helene. This resulted in the destruction of over 7,000 sites where roads and bridges require repair and more than 100,000 homes and uncounted businesses were destroyed. There are still families living in tents on what’s left of their land.
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