Walking The Metaphysical Edge

FRIDAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Self-of-Steam ??

Dolphyn — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:08:00 GMT

Greetings Dear Ones ...

Let's talk about self-esteem today ~~ our level of confidence in ourselves, in our identity and the validation of our BE-ing-ness as viable individuals. This may sound like quite a mouthful, and perhaps it is; however, our self-esteem (or as some may consider it, our "self-of-steam") is important. Is it real or simply hot-air? Do we really like ourselves, or do we identify ourselves by what others think of us? Here is how to create personalized affirmations to help you see the difference.

First, compose a list of all the positive things in your life ~~ be honest with yourself. Are you a good cook? Are you well organized? Do you have a special talent, or perhaps a God-given gift? List your positives.

Next, pen your own personalized affirmations from your list of positives, such as:

"I am a talented and creative artist."
"I am well organized in my day to day activities."
"I am thrifty and frugal in my money management."
"I am sincere in my feelings for (person, place, pet, community, etc.)"
"I have a beautiful voice and I use it to sing my praise for love and life."
"I am in charge of my life and make decisions for the good of the whole."

The idea here is to recognize your strengths and affirm them by creating a list of personalized affirmations that will bolster your confidence solidly, not merely from 'hot-air'.

Remember, once you pen your list of positives, use the present tense in listing your personalized affirmations ~~ "I am ...." And, don't be afraid of blowing your own horn ... because this is the time to do so! Also ... once you have your affirmations written, remember to 'say' them in sets of threes!

"I am" sending you positive energy to recognize your strengths and positive traits to encourage you to follow through with writing your own personal affirmations :)

Warmly,

Dolphyn

FRIDAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Energy Attunement

Dolphyn — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:41:00 GMT

Greetings Dear Ones ...

Not only do we exist within a multi-level field of energy, we are comprised of that same energy. Energy surrounds us -- electrical, magnetic, light, sound, spiritual, quantum ~ each with its own frequency, in-wave and out-wave .. .. .. how can we connect with these energies and enable ourselves to work with them beneficially? We do so by recognition. Today's affirmation will deal with affirming the presence of energy frequencies and attuning ourselves to them in our being and atmosphere. This affirmation performs a quantum attunement by making a circuit from the heart chakra to brow chakra, amplifying your energy in-waves and out-waves. Are you ready? You will "feel" this ~smile~

"I am one with the energy frequencies that surround me. I am attuned to these energy frequencies (touch left hand to chest ~ heart chakra, and right hand to forehead ~ brow chakra) and I visualize them radiating through me in a healing, cleansing, pulsing flow of ambient Life Force, drawing in through my Brow Energy Center and out through my Heart Energy Center, forming a complete circuit ."

You may perform this attunement/affirmation every day, or as often as needed, to completely connect yourself to the Universal Life Force. Once you establish this connection, you can move on to utilizing these energy frequencies in all areas of your life. We will present various techniques over the coming weeks.

Wishing you ALL the blessings of the Universe ...

Warmly

Dolphyn

AMAZING! A Mosquito Repellant That REALLY Works :)

Dolphyn — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:19:00 GMT

I thought it was a joke email. We live in Florida where the mosquitoes bite all year long and grow as big as pterodactyls, so when I received an email from a buddy in Australia who usually sends me hilarious email ... I had to scoff!

BUT NOOOO !! This was NO joke. And this method really works! Amazing. Oh great Joy ! The bane of the Florida swamps now can be tamed without forty pints of DEET coursing through my body !

What is it?

You'd never guess .. . .. ..

LISTERINE !

Believe me .. this is not a joke. In fact, I tried a little experiment. I bought a bottle of Listerine and a bottle of the less expensive, generic store brand. Tried 'em both! They both work, but .. maybe its me, the Listerine seemed to last longer.

O.K. ... here's what you do!

Pour the Listerine into a spray bottle. Set the spray nozzle on fine spray. Spray your doorways, window screens, pet doors .... all entrances that open and close. It lasts for days. No joke.

In fact, since I often go out on our property late at night to take photographs and usually get swarmed by flying 'things' .... I sprayed myself (!) before I went out. Nothing .. not even a fly-by! Of course, I smelled quite medicinal when I came back in the house. I just didn't care ... I had not one mosquito bite on my exposed skin.

I haven't tried all the scented flavors of Listerine, mind you, just the original, plain old, dentist-office, medicinal one. And it worked!

You can spray around your outside porch or deck, even your flower beds ~ anywhere these flying piranha congregate ~ it didn't seem to harm plant life. (But ... boy did it turn away those mosquitoes!)

I am SO looking forward to some outside time this year! DEET-free! Cape San Blas, here I come!! Woo hoooo !

Warmly

Dolphyn ;)

FRIDAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Trusting The Process

Dolphyn — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:16:00 GMT

Greetings Dear Ones ...

Today's Positive Affirmation deals with the subject of "Trust." Many times you will hear that you "Must trust in the Universe, God, Creator Source" and that your needs will be provided. You hear this in the world's most sacred books, as well as from new age gurus - those in whom we place our spiritual trust for guidance and insight.

But .. what does this 'really' mean ..... ??

From the big perspective, it simply means to "trust the process," not so much to trust a person or situation.

By placing our trust in a person or situation, we may be putting our attention in the wrong spot all together. However, when we stand back and trust the process of things, Divine activition, we come away with a different perspective on how things truly work and the act of trusting becomes more 'natural'.

Today's affirmation is designed to help you place your trust where it truly belongs .... with the Divine Process of the All That Is. Please use this affirmation to help you reconnect with this Divine Process and to let go of your expectations in regard to others and situations. I feel that you may find this to be a refreshing 'change of pace' !

" I totally and completely place my Trust in the Divine Wisdom of the All That Is, God, the Creator Source of All things. With God as my ultimate advisor, I "trust" that everything in my life has real purpose and always works out for the good of the whole."

Just as a reminder, it helps to imprint the affirmative message on the Higher Mind when affirmations are repeated in sets of three. You may speak them outloud or repeat them quietly to yourself. Also, as to whether you say these affirmations with conviction or merely speak the words ... the message still gets through to your Higher Self either way. However .... after repeating it a few times, you may notice that you ARE saying it with firm conviction !

Warmest wishes in love and light ...

Dolphyn

THE PATCH: Day Number Three .. and Other "Can't Do" Habits

Dolphyn — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:10:00 GMT

Over the years, I have tried everything to break the smoking habit. If it is one thing I have learned, it is to be 'persistent' in my continued efforts! Seems that I am a great quitter .... can easily drop the habit after a bit of psyching myself up.. Only, it appears that I am also pretty good at picking it up again! YIKES !

As with any habit, it is truly difficult to break that 'yo-yo' cycle. And, I've learned that this 'yo-yo' cycle pertains to most habits in our lives ..... overeating, choosing bad-boy boyfriends, over-spending your budget, procrastination, biting your nails ... you name a bad habit that you've allowed to blossom in your life, and you'll recognize that recidivism is actively prominent. Why is that?

Because that which turns into a slight habit has the ability to soon transcend into an addiction, and addiction is much more serious than mere habit. To me the difference is while 'habit' might be bad in some ways, 'addiction' is a pure killer. My connection to smoking far outweighed the 'habit' situation ... it was and is a full blown addiction.

So ... Day Number Three on the Patch !

Do they work?

Yes! As far as the physical cravings (big time sign of addiction), there have been none. Immediately upon placing the first patch on my skin, I could feel that 'zing' of the nicotine hit. This really helps with the emotional attachment as well, although I find myself wanting to chew gum a little bit more ~smile~ for the oral habit.

How do they work?

Nicotine is implanted on the 'sticky side' of the patch which transfers directly to the blood stream upon application to skin ~transdermally~ and is meted out over a 24 hour period.

For heavy smokers, more than ten cigarettes a day, it is suggested to begin with the heaviest dosage of transdermal nicotine - 21 mg. For less than a half-pack a day habit, one could begin with the lower dose - 14 mg.

Is it dangerous?

Certainly not as dangerous as lighting up a smoke 20 - 40 times a day. When you smoke a cigarette, you are not only getting nicotine, you are getting tars, carcinogens and various, assorted chemical additives - perfumes, flavor enhancers and such. With the patch, you are simply getting the addictive source -- nicotine.

So ... how do you begin?

First order of the day with quitting smoking, or any bad habit / addiction, for that matter ... is DESIRE!

You've got to WANT to quit from the depths of your Soul. You have got to have the desire for change. You have got to have recognized the negatives of the habit you so dearly embrace and see that it is not good for you. Once you truly feel the negatives of the habit, you can begin to set yourself up --- plan, as it were ---- to make an effective change.

Next step it to actually invest in a plan to quit. Whether your choice is tablet form (Buproprion, Chantex, or ... Commit Lozenges), patches, hypnosis, study group, or even "cold turkey" --- invest in it, emotionally, spiritually and economically.

Third step ... USE IT! I know you are giggling now .. but its true. Follow the instructions provided and use it. Pills and patches won't work unless you use it .. every day, for as long as necessary.

For my two pack a day habit, I started with the highest dosage patch - 21 mg, which provides the addictive ingredient to tobacco - nicotine (not the tars and carcinogenic additives in commercial cigarettes, and certainly not the smoke!) - meted out over a 24 hour period. After a period of six weeks - I plan to step down to the 14 mg patch, and if necessary, will continue to step down to the 7 mg patch -- all over a period of four or so months.

Yep... it's the long way out of this addiction .... but it took me years and years to build up to this stage. I must allow time (and Spirit) to bring me out of it.

In the end, it will still cost less economically than what it costs to buy packs and cartons of cigarettes. And, it will certainly remove the anxiety toward my family and friends since I am still receiving the addictive ingredient for a period of time in stages. The plan is to reduce the physical craving, be nice to my husband (LOL) and kids, and not regain the 43 lbs I have struggled to lose over the last year. Yay !

So ... if there are any 'would be' quitters out there .... know in your heart that you can do it, too. Believe it when you hear ... "Where there is a will, there is a way." I have tried many ways .... and many were successful. The difficulty is .. staying put as a quitter and not returning to the habit. That, my friends, will be a life-long struggle.

Many blessings to all ..

Love

Dolphyn

WEB GURU: Twenty-Five Free Downloads You Need NOW

Dolphyn — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Great applications to help speed up your computer, clean up your hard drive, remove junk files and boost your online productivity -- all free!

Every computer user needs help. If you don't have a resident computer geek handy, what do you do when you trusted 'pal' freaks out, freezes, slows to a crawl and generally causes untold panic by the 'dreaded blue screen' .. OR WORSE ??

Here are Twenty-five truly valuable freebies that will get your 'baby' working smoother, quicker, neater, and, most important ... more reliably .. without costing you a penny.

QUICK STARTUP 2.3 -- Shows you all those Windows applications that load up on startup, whether you want them to or not and gives you the ability to disable the ones you don't need.

TWEAK NOW REG CLEANER STANDARD 3.0.1 -- Slooooow performance can be a reflection of a a bloated Registry, but .... do you really want to monkey with your PC's registry ? Don't do it. Download this easy-to-use Reg Cleaner -- it makes a backup of your Registry before it makes any changes -- completely reversible -- and removes obsolete entries from uninstalled programs that linger.

FREE REGISTRY DEFRAG 2.35 -- Here's a quick lift to your lagging system performance. It closes up the gaps in your Registry file caused by scattered data, compacts and optimizes it -- but doesn't remove a thing. Just 'makes nice. .. great tool.

REVO UNINSTALLER 1.5 -- Cool tool that goes beyond the Add/Remove program function to clear up remnants of removed programs, including Registry entries ... 'debris' that Windows bypasses. Also cleans off broken applications.

CPU-Z 1.43 -- See what's going on 'under the hood' of your PC. This little freebie will tell you everything about your core components from basic specs to overclocking essentials.

SPEEDFAN 4.28 -- Monitor the temperature of your inner PC, control your fan speeds --- never overclock your CPU again!

BELARC ADVISOR 7.2t -- Full system scan and diagnostic reports. Detects weaknesses in your system's security and checks for Windows vulnerabilities -- very handy !

PROCESS EXPLORER 11.04 -- Enhanced Task Manager that displays more info about each process you are using. Even works with Vista!

RAM IDLE LE 1.5 -- Balance available RAM and speed your PC by allocating available system memory automatically. If you can't add more RAM to your system, this is a tweak that will help glide you through memory bottlenecks !

TRUECRYPT 5.0 -- Create a virtual encryption disk, protect your entire hard drive, or select removable storage devices. Offers opportunity for a pre-boot authentication with password .. very clever.

VU NET FIND -- Tweak your Windows XP or earlier version to work as neatly as Vista's desktop search proggie. You don't have to do a 'full hard drive' search to find what you are looking for !

RECOVER FILES 2 -- Have you ever, unwittingly, deleted something you REALLY needed? Now you won't have suffer the panic of OOH NOOOOO ever again. This little proggie works whether you use the Recycle Bin, Windows Explorer or even 'delete' .. .. works on Flash-memory cards, too. Neat!

CC CLEANER 2.05.555 -- Indispensible little app that removes temporary files from Windows and internet browsers that clog your hard drive for naught. Also removes outdated Registry File entries -- pluse removes temp files from third-party programs as well. Sweet !

DOUBLEKILLER 1.6.2 -- Remove duplicate files from your hard drive; works particularly well on older computers that have been accumulating 'stuff' over the years. Great if you have a lot of MP3's or wmv files ... you can search by file type!

ADVANCED WINDOWSCARE PERSONAL 2.6 -- This is a free version 'clone' of System Mechanic Pro - a diagnostic proggie that fixes PC problems and keeps your system secure. Removes spyware, mal-ware, detecs and fixes Registry errors, and cleans up your startup processes.

UBCD4WIN 3.12 -- Huge downloadable (200MB) package .. a "Swiss Army Knife" of utilities -- all in one deal, fully loaded, that you can burn to a bootable CD. Has everything -- Spybot Search and Destroy, file utilities, Registry Programs - nice utility package all-in-one. Warning: Sometimes shows up as a false positive in antivirus programs; however, not so! Minor issue when you look at the positive side.

WIN DIR STAT 1.12 -- Nice, neat way to visually see what type of files are slowing you down, and helps you prune your files without having to send to Recycle Bin.

ADVANCED DISK CLEANER 5.0 -- Scours your PC for garbage and gives you the opportunity to rid them from your hard drive.

MBR FIX 1 -- For the advanced user, this Master Boot Record app is useful for such things as deleting Linus partitions from a dual-boot setup, saving your MBR to a file, and/or restoring it from a file, and creating a disk signature.

AUSLOGICS DISK DEFRAG 1.4.11.275 -- Improve your hard drive's performance by reorganizing the data stored on it ... quickly and efficiently. Works particularly well on older PC's that take hours and hours to DeFrag. Gives a nice summary upon completion to let you know which files and folders were defragged.

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GIZMO DRIVE 2.5.11 -- Burn ISO files to disc, mount drive images as virtual devices and visually see them in Windows Explorer ... like a physical drive. Encrypts drive images.

PDF SPEED UP 1.32 -- Get a grip on Acrobat Reader, eliminates 'bottlenecks' that slow down Acrobat use, like that updater function! Lets you choose which Acrobat plug-ins to enable. Neat tweak.

DESKTOP SIDEBAR 1.1.3 -- One of Windows Vista's coolest features is it's Mini Apps (or Gadgets as they are called). Download this cool tool and enjoy many of the cool Vista features on your XP or Windows 2000 version --- a real time clock, calendar, sticky note. task lists, weather forecast, even a shortcut to Skype's Internet Phone ! Very cool !

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NATURE'S MEDICINE CHEST At-A-Glance: Let Your Food Be Your Doctor

Dolphyn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:35:00 GMT

Here is Nature's Medicine Chest At-A-Glance. Foods that heal, soothe, cure, treat and help us to maintain a healthy lifestyle -- naturally! Eat up! "Let your food be your doctor."

            Apples

             Protects your heart
   prevents constipation
   Blocks diarrhea
   Improves lung capacity
   Cushions joints

Apricots

   Combats cancer
   Controls blood pressure
   Saves your eyesight
   Shields against Alzheimer's
   Slows aging process

Artichokes

   Aids digestion
   Lowers cholesterol
   Protects your heart
   Stabilizes blood sugar
   Guards against liver disease

Avocados

   Battles diabetes
   Lowers cholesterol
   Helps stops strokes
   Controls blood pressure
   Smoothes skin

Bananas

   Protects your heart
   Quiets a cough
   Strengthens bones
   Controls blood pressure
   Blocks diarrhea

Beans

   Prevents constipation
   Helps hemorrhoids
   Lowers cholesterol
   Combats cancer
   Stabilizes blood sugar

Beets

   Controls blood pressure
   Combats cancer
   Strengthens bones
   Protects your heart
   Aids weight loss

Blueberries

   Combats cancer
   Protects your heart
   Stabilizes blood sugar
   Boosts memory
   Prevents constipation

Broccoli

   Strengthens bones
   Saves eyesight
   Combats cancer
   Protects your heart
   Controls blood pressure

Cabbage

   Combats cancer
   Prevents constipation
   Promotes weight loss
   Protects your heart
   Helps hemorrhoids

Cantaloupe

   Saves eyesight
   Controls blood pressure
   Lowers cholesterol
   Combats cancer
   Supports immune system

Carrots

   Saves eyesight
   Protects your heart
   Prevents constipation
   Combats cancer
   Promotes weight loss

Cauliflower

   Protects against Prostate Cancer
   Combats Breast Cancer
   Strengthens bones
   Banishes bruises
   Guards against heart disease

Cherries

   Protects your heart
   Combats Cancer
   Ends insomnia
   Slows aging process
   Shields against Alzheimer's

Chestnuts

   Promotes weight loss
   Protects your heart
   Lowers cholesterol
   Combats Cancer
   Controls blood pressure

Chili peppers

   Aids digestion
   Soothes sore throat
   Clears sinuses
   Combats Cancer
   Boosts immune system

Figs

   Promotes weight loss
   Helps stops strokes
   Lowers cholesterol
   Combats Cancer
   Controls blood pressure

Fish

   Protects your heart
   Boosts memory
   Protects your heart
   Combats Cancer
   Supports immune system

Flax

   Aids digestion
   Battles diabetes
   Protects your heart
   Improves mental health
   Boosts immune system

Garlic

   Lowers cholesterol
   Controls blood pressure
   Combats cancer
   kills bacteria
   Fights fungus

Grapefruit

   Protects against heart attacks
   Promotes Weight loss
   Helps stops strokes
   Combats Prostate Cancer
   Lowers cholesterol

Grapes

   saves eyesight
   Conquers kidney stones
   Combats cancer
   Enhances blood flow
   Protects your heart

Green tea

   Combats cancer
   Protects your heart
   Helps stops strokes
   Promotes Weight loss
   Kills bacteria

Honey

   Heals wounds
   Aids digestion
   Guards against ulcers
   Increases energy
   Fights allergies

Lemons

   Combats cancer
   Protects your heart
   Controls blood pressure
   Smoothes skin
   Stops scurvy

Limes

   Combats cancer
   Protects your heart
   Controls blood pressure
   Smoothes skin
   Stops scurvy

Mangoes

   Combats cancer
   Boosts memory
   Regulates thyroid
   aids digestion
   Shields against Alzheimer's

Mushrooms

   Controls blood pressure
   Lowers cholesterol
   Kills bacteria
   Combats cancer
   Strengthens bones

Oats

   Lowers cholesterol
   Combats cancer
   Battles diabetes
   prevents constipation
   Smoothes skin

Olive oil

   Protects your heart
   Promotes Weight loss
   Combats cancer
   Battles diabetes
   Smoothes skin

Onions

   Reduce risk of heart attack
   Combats cancer
   Kills bacteria
   Lowers cholesterol
   Fights fungus

Oranges

   Supports immune systems
   Combats cancer
   Protects your heart
   Straightens respiration

              Peaches

   prevents constipation
   Combats cancer
   Helps stops strokes
   aids digestion
   Helps hemorrhoids

Peanuts

   Protects against heart disease
   Promotes Weight loss
   Combats Prostate Cancer
   Lowers cholesterol
   Aggravates
Diverticulitis

Pineapple

   Strengthens bones
   Relieves colds
   Aids digestion
   Dissolves warts
   Blocks diarrhea

Prunes

   Slows aging process
   prevents constipation
   boosts memory
   Lowers cholesterol
   Protects against heart disease

Rice

   Protects your heart
   Battles diabetes
   Conquers kidney stones
   Combats cancer
   Helps stops strokes

Strawberries

   Combats cancer
   Protects your heart
   boosts memory
   Calms stress

FRIDAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Connecting To Your Spiritual Guide(s)

Dolphyn — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:44:00 GMT

Greetings Dear Ones ...

The question came up this week from a few of my clients asking if we all have spiritual guides and how do we know that it is they who are communicating with us. I felt it would be a fitting topic for today's Positive Affirmation.

Let's give a little background here about our spiritual guides. First of all, yes, we all do have spiritual guides. Many of us have had the same guide for many of our lifetimes, and often we have additional guides who come to assist with specific lessons or in times of dire need. When religious leaders and teachers tell us that we are never alone, this is very much true.

Our guides will never impinge on our privacy and only step in to help when we have given our express permission. This is not to say that they are not helping otherwise, but if there is a specific request, such as our love life, our financial matters, if we are looking for new housing, or a new job, or have a specific need that we are focused upon, we must give them permission to intercede.

Sometimes, our guides give us messages of importance through our intuition and we may hear it in our thoughts -- sounding like our own voice, as if we were talking to ourselves. This is a safety feature, more or less, intended by them to get their message to us without causing any alarm or fear.

Some people 'see' their guides and describe them in different ways, perhaps an Angel, or Jesus, or a deceased relative. Please understand that our guides will do anything to maintain balance, even if it means taking on the presence of a figure with whom we are comfortable, so that they can assist us, 'do their job' as it were, without causing apprehension.

So, this all being said, how do we know if what we are hearing or feeling is truly our guide? First of all, our guides would never direct us to do something that is harmful to us or others. The test is this: Is the thought kind? Does it harm no one? Does it encroach on anyone's space? Our guides create a sense of well-being, love, light and complete support while generating a feeling of gentle empowerment.

Use this positive affirmation to connect with your spiritual guide when you are ready for extra insight or need specific guidance in your life. Please remember to state your affirmations three times -- in sets of threes -- which imprints the affirmative statement on the Higher Mind.

"I give you, my spiritual guide, my express permission to help me with (**state problem, such as 'my relationship with my mother', locating a missing item, finding a new job, or breaking a bad habit**). Your loving guidance is most welcome at this time and I ask for your intercession. Thank you."

Then, relax a moment to clear yourself and listen for that still, small voice. It may be in your own voice, or as profound as a visitation -- whatever way your guide feels will be most beneficial to you individually that you can accept and understand. You will receive the help you so desperately seek.

With loving thoughts for your continued success in your journeys, I remain

Warmly

Dolphyn

FRIDAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Your Truth

Dolphyn — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:53:00 GMT

Greetings Dear Ones ...

Understanding the difference between truth and illusion can be complicated. How can we, as living beings, discern what is truth and what is illusion?

Today's Positive Affirmation will help you to dwell in the truth that is completely you and not the illusion that is created by the drama that surrounds you. We touch so many people, lives and situations created through these circumstances and can easily get drawn into the drama. However, when we are in touch with who we are, what we are and why we are .... we can then remove ourselves from the drama, the illusion, and recognize our real purpose, our common divinity with all living beings.

Please repeat this short yet powerful affirmation often, in sets of threes, to enable you to remove yourself from a situation which you feel either separated from or superior to, and place the ego in its proper perspective. By doing so, you will be allowing your truth to emerge free of the egoic bonds that hold you in a stagnated place.

" What I am today in the here and now is what I am meant to be and need to be in this precise moment. I am connected to all living things. All Is One. "

Short, sweet and simple to remember. Say this affirmation often to maintain balance between truth and illusion. You are your truth. Live it completely and fully.

With most positive wishes for your being-ness ...

Warmly,

Dolphyn

ECETI Conference Scheduled for 2008

Dolphyn — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:52:00 GMT

James Gilliland has announced plans for the 2008 ECETI Conference, scheduled for July 4th through 6th in Trout Lake, WA. ECETI stands for "Enlightened Contact with ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence" yet the conference encompasses much more. It is described as a "Science, Spirit and World Transformation" conference 'like no other conference' and having attended myself last year, I can attest to that statement.

If you are interested in attending, or learning more about the ECETI conference, please look into it at: http://eceti.org/DedicationBenefit.htm

The conference is held at the Sattva Sanctuary, a well known vortex and 'hot spot' for paranormal activities, and is a safe, yet secluded rustic camping area with a fabulous view of Mt. Adams.

If you plan on attending, bring your tent, your camera and your binoculars. And, be prepared for a life changing experience because the speakers are insightful and mind-expanding!

Hope to see you there !

Warmly

Dolphyn

JUICING .... For The Good Life !

Dolphyn — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:10:00 GMT

How can you supply your body with the vital organic elements so necessary for optimum health?

The answer?

Raw Vegetable Juice !!

Dr. N.M. Walker taught us an important lesson ... "The great law of LIFE is REPLENISHMENT." He said, "If we do not eat, we die."

What is most important, of course, is what we eat .. and how we eat it.

Eating cooked foods will not, in itself, harm the body. It is sustenance. However, cooking leaches out many of the important nutrients vital to good health. Throwing out the water that your vegetables are cooked in leaves you mostly with tastless, mushy vegetables. All the nutrients are either cooked out and/or tossed down the drain.

Eating processed foods over a long period of time has shown to do great damage to the body --- early aging, dis-ease, weakened immune system, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, morbid obesity... the list grows, and grows every day. Yet, junk food outlets continue to flourish. Tsk, tsk! :)

Digesting processed, cooked foods taxes the entire system. It takes anywhere from 3 to 5 hours for the digestive organs to process and assimilate a meal.

Feed your body LIVE, whole foods easily, simply and quickly by adding raw fruit and vegetable juices to your diet every day.

On the other hand, a meal of raw fruit and/or vegetable juice is digested and assimilated within 10 to 15 minutes after ingestion. A raw liquid meal is entirely available for nourishment and regeneration of bodily cells and tissues, glands and organs. Speedy and efficient, raw juice is ready for immediate use.

Raw juice is NOT A CONCENTRATED FOOD. It is, however, the most nourishing source of food. Raw juice is also alkalyzing to the system, promoting a healthy atmosphere in which dis-ease cannot thrive.

Here is a list of juice combinations and their attributed uses. Please note all juices are based on 16 fluid ounces per serving:

1. Carrot Juice - A body normalizer -- 16 ounces of plain carrot juice is all-around health-giving juice, chocked full of the anti-oxidant beta-carotene. Excellent for eye problems, as an anti-carcinogenic, liver softener, firms the bowels, improves energy, increases red blood cells, strengthens bone, and is an excellent pre-natal tonic.

2. Carrot/Spinach Juice - 10 ounces of Carrot and 6 ounces of Spinach Juice (diluted 1:2 with distilled water) is one of the most powerful natural formulas available thru Mother Nature. Because of its alkalyzing effect on the system, it is an excellent soother for acidosis and helps with acid reflux, heartburn, and gastro-intestinal troubles. This combination is a perfect detoxicant and aids with anemia. Excellent for heart trouble, kidney troubles, hardening of the arteries, asthma and lung troubles. Aids with the flow of liver bile, helps to even out erratic blood pressure, and reduces mucus in the system. The combination of Carrot and Spinach is extremely alkalyzing to the body. An acid system promotes dis-ease, an alkaline system promotes optimum health.

3. Carrot/Celery/Parsley/Spinach Juice - 7 oz Carrot, 4 oz Celery, 2 oz Parsley and 3 oz Spinach (dilute 1:2 with distilled water, if you prefer) is an excellent body purifier, and helps to remove impurities. Detoxifies the body, organ by organ and guards against environmental toxins.

4. Carrot/Beet/Spinach Juice - 10 oz Carrot, 3 oz Beet, 3 oz Spinach. I've called this combination "The Happy Goddess" because it is a most joyous women's tonic, giving strength and support to the female organs.

5. Carrot/Cabbage Juice - 11 oz Carrot, 5 oz Cabbage. The cleansing properties of this combination helps to flush the system of impurities, especially in the bowel. Also, Cabbage Juice is an especially soothing tummy tonic. (As an aside, straight cabbage juice does not promote gas in the system like cooked cabbage does. And ... straight cabbage juice is an exceptional body cleanser for those who are trying to quit negative habits such as nicotine and alcohol because it pulls toxins from the system.)

6. Carrot/Celery/Cabbage Juice - 7 oz carrot, 5 oz celery, 4 oz cabbage. I've dubbed this combination "The Flusher" because it is an excellent natural diuretic and helps to whisk away excess fluids from the internal organs. Celery is an excellent diuretic by itself, but by adding it to anti-oxidant-rich Carrot and Cabbage, the entire urinary tract benefits.

7. Carrot/Beet/Cucumber Juice - 10 oz carrot, 3 oz beet, 3 oz cucumber. Wonderful support for excess calcifications in the system, such as kidney, and gall stones. Also excellent for bone spurs and plantar's warts -- naturally healing from the inside. Helpful for those who suffer from arthritis, as well.

8. Carrot/Apple/Ginger Juice - Add the juice of one crisp apple and one thin slice of fresh ginger to 14 ounces of carrot juice and you will have a tasty tummy soothing pick-me-up!

9. Carrot/Lemon/Garlic Juice - To 15 ounces of carrot juice, add the juice from one/quarter whole lemon and 4 cloves garlic. I usually run the lemon (skin and all) and garlic thru the Champion while I am juicing the carrots! This is absolutely the most delicious and healthful drink. Very soothing to the tummy, has an alkalyzing effect and promotes good health. All the benefits of alicin-rich garlic for lowered blood pressure and immune system support during cold and flu season, too!

10. Gazpacho Juice - Juice one tomato, one quarter green pepper, one quarter cucumber, one stalk celery, two cloves garlic, one quarter onion and a dash of tabasco! Tasty, cleansing and filling! I like to run three ice cubes thru the Champion while I'm juicing to make this drink real chilled! Oh YUM!

Don't stop here! There are an infinite number of juicing combinations. Get yourself a good book on juicing, such as "Juicing for Life" by Cherie Calbom and Maureen Keane, or, if you can find it, Dr. N.M.Walker's "Raw Vegetable Juices."

Just think of the possibilities and excellent health benefits you will derive from 'Drinking Your Lunch or dinner' every day! Wonderful energy! Natural weightloss! Clear skin! Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles (yes .. this is true .. drink more raw juice and see more beautiful skin!) and... a much improved immune system and quicker metabolism. If you suffer from constipation, it will soon become a thing of the past!

To your better health !

Warmly

Dolphyn :)

Resources:

Dr. N.M. Walker "Raw Vegetable Juices"

Nature’s Triple Threat – The Power of Three!

Dolphyn — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:58:00 GMT

Honey, Garlic and "Apple Cider" Vinegar, are three of the most powerfully healthful, natural foods. Let’s take a closer look at these wonderful whole food source nutrients and see exactly how they can help us in our quest for improved health.

Honey is truly nature's most perfect food. It is chock-filled with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and trace elements. Honey works as perfectly well in your medicine cabinet as it does in your cupboard. You can cook with it, eat it raw, and use it topically. To get the most benefit, you will want to use honey that is raw, unfiltered and unprocessed. Honey that has been processed, i.e., heated and filtered, loses some of its bioavailability.

So … what exactly IS honey?

Well, here’s what is isn’t. It isn’t bee poop!

But, it is, however, a substance that is masticated, pre-digested and regurgitated by the bees into cells, or ‘combs’ in the hive that is made from all the collected nectars from the flowers the bees light upon. It is primarily composed of different sugars, such as fructose, glucose, levulose and water, and also contacts trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids.

One type of honey in particular is mostly composed of levulose, which is a sugar that is hard for the body to break down, and hence it said to be o.k. for some diabetics to use. This is Tupelo Honey and it is unique to the Apalachicola River Basin area in Lower Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.

Tupelo is one of two honies that never granulate; this is because of its lower moisture content and higher levulose content. The other honey that is considered 'medicinal' is Monukka Honey. Honey 'granulates' into sugar because it has high moisture and high sucrose -- one has to heat it to melt it. Yuck. I'm sticking with Tupelo which stays sweet, fresh and usable for years (if you can keep it that long!) without having to be heated.

Garlic has numerous health-enhancing qualities: it offers heart and circulatory protection; is instrumental in cancer prevention; and is a powerful infection fighter. You want to choose garlic that is firm, fresh and without emerging green shoots.

Garlic is part of the allium family that also includes, onions, shallots and leeks. Basically, there are two different types of garlic – softneck and hardneck. The major difference between these two types of garlic is that the softneck (what you mostly find in grocery stores) has a longer shelf life than hardneck. Hardneck has very thin skin and is more sensitive to bruising.

Elephant Garlic is not a garlic at all, and is not actually in the Allium family, and although looks like a much larger variety – in essence it has a very mild flavor and very little medicinal value.

Most garlic available at your grocers is "Chinese" garlic -- has purple striations on its paper-like skin. This garlic is fine to use; however if you are making 'pickled' garlic, it will turn green or blue after being soaked in a vinegar preparation. It is still edible, but nasty looking. I do not use Chinese garlic in my pickled vegetables because of this color change. Look for the garlic with pure white paper-like skin --- its the tastiest and ... doesn't change color.

Pure, natural, undistilled Apple Cider Vinegar is wonderful! It is loaded with potassium, the mineral of youthfulness!

Raw, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar is a cloudy product with a cobweb like substance usually found floating in the bottom of the bottle --- this is proof positive that the product is natural, raw, undistilled and unfiltered. And, this is the product you want!

Apple Cider Vinegar is another of nature’s most perfect foods. It is a natural immune system support and promotes good digestion. Apple Cider Vinegar helps to balance the body’s pH taking it from acidity to neutral when used regularly. An acid system invites illness and dis-ease, whereas a neutral or alkaline system promotes good health.

Now .. why group all three of these healthful items together?

Because they work synergistically well together to heal, soothe, treat and generally benefit the body more than any one isolated product.

Three puzzle pieces of nature’s bounty that alone make wonderful additions to you natural remedy chest, but together, form a powerhouse that can help you get through the winter cold and flu season without as much as a sniffle, and can calm down an illness before it takes full hold of you.

All three work as system cleaners and soothers, helping to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, helping to stave off infection and support the immune system.

You’ve undoubtedly know about today’s anti-aging campaign aimed at the baby boomers (many of whom are now reaching senior citizen status). But what you might not know is that these three products added to your daily diet can help you more than any one thing, or pill, juice or powder can help you. Just look to nature’s bounty for honey, garlic and apple cider vinegar, and … a more youthful, energetic, healthy YOU will emerge, no matter what your physical age.

As always, to your health!

Warmly

Dolphyn

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to treat or cure any illness or dis-ease. Please check with your medical health care practitioner before starting any course of self-treatment

FRIDAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Signs

Dolphyn — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:43:00 GMT

Greetings Dear Ones ...

Today's Positive Affirmation is a little late ~smile~ but, nevertheless important.

How can you tell if you are on the right path, or headed in the right direction -- in decision making, in your love life, in your career ? We are faced daily with making the right choices and oftentimes we miss important 'signs' that show us the way.

Signs are truly miracles. They come in the form of visual and/or audible aids, physical and/or spiritual beings that offer miraculous presence to light our way.

In fact, one of the most disregarded signs we receive is simply that barriers have been removed for our forward movement, which sometimes causes us to stop in fear! Don't allow fear to be your guide.

Today's Positive Affirmation is in the form of a prayer treatment and will help you to stay on track, uncover the "signs", and reach your goals and desires effortlessly.

"Divine True Source, Creator of all living things everywhere, I recognize with my heart and soul that You are the most capable counsel and guide in my life. I trust your input and ask that you show me the way that impacts the good of the whole. I ask that you make a sign so far beyond coincidence that I will have absolutely no doubt of its origin. I trust your guidance and place my situation in your loving hands. And So It Is."

Please keep this prayer treatment close to you and repeat it often. Allow the presence of the Divine to be your guide and know that all that happens in your life has real purpose - whether it be for the learning experience Soul needs, or to move you forward to the next level of enlightenment.

You all have my warmest wishes for more joy and real fulfillment as you walk your path.

Warmly in light and love

Dolphyn

Today's affirmative prayer treatment has been paraphrased with input from the Supreme Science QiGong Center.

FRIDAY'S POSITIVE AFFIRMATION: Patience

Dolphyn — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:39:00 GMT

Greetings Dear Ones ...

Lessons are given to us in mysterious ways. Today's Positive Affirmation will deal with a very important lesson that we all face in our lifetimes, sometimes many times a day! Patience.

Patience is the ability "to bear provocation, annoyance, misfortune or pain without complaint, loss of temper or the like." Sounds like a tall order, doesn't it? And it is indeed. How can we 'keep our cool' under pressure with our children, spouse, family, the grocery store cashier, long check out lines, traffic and such when we have places to go, things to do, people to see? It isn't easy, but ... we can make minor adjustments to our attitude by encouraging ourselves with positive statements that support our ability to summon patience. Try these positive affirmations to help you maintain balance in times of need .. .. ..

"I am composed and in control of my NOW."

"I have the forbearance and fortitude to withstand trying times with self-control and poise."

"I have a wealth of tolerance in this moment and I am tapping into my inner courage to persevere through any adversity."

"I am in control."

"I am patient and resistant to outside distractions."

"I surround myself in a peaceful aura of protective pink mist that bolsters my self-control."

Of course, 'having" patience and 'using' it are two different things ;) When faced with difficulties, it may be the last thing you want to do is repeat a long, drawn out affirmation. In this instance, merely continue to repeat "I am in control NOW" until the energy passes and you can continue affirming your abilities with a longer sentence!

You have my warmest wishes for success in moving forward past adversity to find yourself in a safe space.

Blessings ...

Warmly,

Dolphyn

ORIGINS OF CREATION -- A THIRD ASPECT -- What is Your Opinion ?

Dolphyn — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:41:00 GMT

There are two widely held opinions on the burning question .. "Where Do We Come From?" Modern day religions base their belief on the faith that we descended from Adam and Eve who were cast out of the Garden of Eden for disobeying God's directive.

And then, there is the scientific "Theory of Evolution," which claims that we evolved from Apes, and perhaps even further back .... came from the sea and over time, grew appendages which permitted us to move about on land.

I am not a scientist, nor am I a scriptural scholar; however, as a metaphysician, I proffer a third explanation to the query as to our origin.

My consideration is that Earth is a seed bed for other planets and life forms. O.K. if that sounds too far out there for you, stop reading here ~smile~ However, if this idea sounds remotely interesting, please allow me to follow through with this train of thought.

Science has indeed established that the Earth is billions of years old. Billions. That is a LOT of time. For some races and even animal-life, it was an eternity ... extinction has seen to that. But .. what about the highly evolved races that have come before us? Where did they get their technology and how did they simply 'disappear' from the face of the Earth?

There are too many pros and cons in support of all three theories to mention here in this blog at this time. However, the bottom line equates to this: Man (and animal life) has survived numerous catastrophes over the eons, both natural and otherwise, yet logic tells us that there had to be a 'beginning' somewhere along the line.

I am currently working on my doctorate thesis, the topic of which is "The Origins of Creation - A Metaphysical Discussion." My research so far has uncovered an incredible amount of information that leads me to seriously consider that we, Earth Mother, was and is indeed a seed-bed, where different races and species have been and still are learning to co-exist together. Does this sound like some big experiment fashioned in the eye of a master race, or .... simply the evolutionary rise from a remote seeding ... perhaps from millions of years ago?

I am asking for your opinions, thoughts and discussion along these lines, if anyone would like to participate and voice an opinion. I understand that this is a grand undertaking and as such, would most welcome your posts. Any takers?

Be blessed One and All .....

Dolphyn