No one knows better how to trigger stressful responses in you than your family members. Maintaining your inner peace is often a real challenge at holiday times when you are around family that you haven’t seen in a while.

No matter what your age is now, they expect you to still respond in the same manner to their remarks and antics as you did when you were younger. They don’t understand that you have grown mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. They are comfortable with the “old” you and seek to see that “old” you.

Can you smile at their antics, recognizing their discomfort with change and the fact that they are just reflecting where they are now? Can you honor who they are now with tolerance for they, too, are on their own spiritual path?

You are entitled to the opinion that while your spiritual path is on the “straight and narrow,” theirs is wandering all over the place, but can you respond without making that opinion a judgment? Can you reflect back peace with respect in your voice and manner?

Unconditional love accepts people for who they are. Acceptance does not mean that you aren’t expected to set a better example. People learn by example.

We are all teachers for others, but lecturing and berating others often turns them away. The axiom goes: “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” So, be sweetness and light.

These are some of our challenges as we seek peace within and cultivate true peace in the family and on the planet. Let’s make a plan to help you make it through these holiday times and beyond.

· Remember to do your Grounding every morning and every time you get upset. This will help you to run off your stress and see the world more objectively and less emotionally.

· Do your Brain Balancing every morning so you have the knowledge and wisdom to respond calmly and respectfully.

· Don’t take things personally, because people are really just trying to tell you where they are emotionally.

· Don’t let their drama become your drama.

· Remember, all are on their spiritual path no matter what route they take.

· Set a better example that you want them to follow. Be sweetness and light.

· Accept gifts graciously, because it shows the person was at least thinking of you.

· Set boundaries. This may be the season of giving but that doesn’t mean you have to give in to everyone’s demands of you. Acting out of Guilt is not coming from Love.

· When negativity comes into a discussion, change the subject.

May you find these suggestions helpful in cultivating true peace this holiday and beyond!

If you need to know how to Ground and Brain Balance, go to www.youtube.com/alterra1

Today I share with you some information about something that I know will help you improve your health.

Body Talk: Command a Healing

Do you talk to your body?  Your first response is probably “No,” but, actually, we all talk to our body on a daily basis.

Let’s look at what kinds of things you might be saying and then we can look at what might be really beneficial comments to make.

“Every time I eat ice cream, I gain 5 pounds.”

“My mother has diabetes. I’ll probably be a diabetic, too.”

“Accidents always happen to me!”

“With my luck, I’ll get the flu. Twice.”

“He’s a pain in the neck.”

Your thoughts, feelings, and words create your reality.  Often we are not consciously aware that we have been expressing something negative, but your body is aware and it’s listening.

Your organs and glands are sentient beings that feel and perceive. They hear what you say and assist you in creating your expressed reality.

Talking to your body, specifically addressing any diseased cells or organs, can have a positive effect.

The cellular memory of your body remembers how to be well.  Talk to it and command a return to wellness.  You can call on your defense mechanisms and your immune system to fight and defeat any illness.

Dr. Stew Bittman says that your body rebuilds 98% of itself in 3 months.  That means a “new you” is in many ways being created for you.  If you talked to your body several times each day, those “new” cells would know how you want them to behave.

Talk to them with emotion, like a parent, stern but loving.  Let your body know what you will allow or not allow in your pursuit of health. Take control with confidence, passion, words, and actions.

I am not advocating that you forgo consulting a physician or taking medication.  I am suggesting that you give your body some positive verbal support by consistently and repeatedly talking to it.

Talking is, of course, something you need to do out loud.  The vibration of your voice has a lasting effect that is far more powerful than just a thought.

Repetition is vital. I always recommend repeating what you say three times every time you speak a command to your body.  The first time you talk, the cells may think, “Oh, a passing thought.”  The second time you say it, the cells may think, “Oops, maybe I better pay attention.” Repeated the third time, the cells know exactly what to do.

I actually lost 35 pounds by repeatedly saying, “Body, every day we are losing weight little by little until we get down to a healthy weight for this body.” (I use the royal “we” because the cells in my body are all in this together.)  Now I am not saying that I ate large quantities of food and still lost weight, but I did not significantly alter my fairly decent eating habits nor my exercise routine.

I proclaimed out loud several times a day what I expected.  Maybe you want to say, “Body, dissolve fat cells so that we lose weight.”  Then visualize a thinner you.

If there is a diseased organ or gland, you can address it directly. “Thyroid, return to functioning according to God’s perfect blueprint.  I refuse to have a thyroid problem.”

Maybe you need to say, “I am free of diabetes.  Pancreas and all supporting organs return to optimal functioning.”

Try saying, “Any diseased cells or pathogens in my body are to leave now or die.”

For the flu season try saying,  “My body is strong and fights off any flu virus so that I stay well.”

Can you spend 5 minutes here or there throughout the day to talk to your body to achieve better health?

Use the time you spend preparing meals, stopped at a traffic light, while putting on makeup, or while in the shower to talk to your body.  If you have the desire for better health, then be the ruler of your body.

Your cells need to know your desired level of wellness.  Speak the truth of how healthy you want to be.  Your body is yours to command.  Start talking.

Have You Been to an Energy Vortex Area?

Ancient people knew that there were concentrated energy vortex areas on the earth. At these location, They built sacred temples, cathedrals and monuments such as Stonehenge and The Great Pyramid.

Okay, so you may not have been fortunate enough to travel to those areas yet, but there are many smaller areas of concentrated energy, some of which may be near you.  While visiting those places, you may sense a shift in your energy for the better.

People travel the world to visit high energy locations.  Some consider these areas to be the chakras of the earth.  Just as we have 7 chakras, the planet is also thought to have 7 chakra areas.  In addition, there are many minor chakra areas, just as we have minor chakras in each of our joints.

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time in the Mt. Shasta area which is purported to be the location of the earth’s first chakra.  I spent time on Mt. Shasta in Panther Meadows, at Stewart Mineral Springs, and in Dunsmuir.

When you enter a vortex area, you may feel an immediate shift in your energy.  It is very uplifting to spend time there as the energy vibration of the vortex may even create a physical response.

Standing in a vortex and letting the energy flow in and through you can sometimes be overwhelming while at the same time helping you to reduce stress, heal, increase spiritual growth and enlightenment, or just connect you with the heavens. The energy you take in can stay with you and affect you in a positive manner as it helps to strengthen your inner being.

A concentrated energy area is a great place to facilitate prayer, meditation, and healing.  When there, follow your heart and do what gives you joy and peace such as walking, meditating, dancing, singing, chanting or just sitting to absorb the energies.

If you have the opportunity to travel you might consider visiting these energy vortex areas:
Sedona, AZ
Mt. Shasta CA
Black Mountain, NC
The Great Pyramid of Egypt
Lake Titicaca in South America
Machu Picchu, Peru
Glastonbury – Shaftbury, England
Chichen Itza, Mexico

Those of you in the Washington area might want to check out a few local energy vortex areas such as:
The Franciscan Monastery, also known as the Holy Land of America in Washington, D.C.
The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes near Emmitsburg, MD

If you know of some small vortex areas near you, I would love to hear about them.  Give me a call or drop me an email and let me know what your experiences have been in concentrated energy locations.

When I first began my spiritual shift, Spirit told me that I needed to stop using certain expressions due to the negative results that would be manifested.  Perhaps you too have made some remarks that are not what you want to manifest.

Oooh, what you said!

“My back is killing me!”

“He/she is such a pain in the neck (butt, or other body location).”

“I want to be just like (name an individual)”

Innocently said but what are you manifesting?  If you understand that thought creates, then think how much more powerful that thought is when stated aloud.

Do you really want to have a back pain that kills you?  I am sure that you don’t but you may have uttered those words a few times too often and the Universe is ready to fulfill your desire.

If you back pain is really that bad, what are you doing about it?  Have you tried an Energy Alignment to put you back into alignment and to release any energy you may be holding in that or any other painful spot?

Then there is your remark about someone supposedly causing you pain.  Do you really want to create a pain in your body every time that you encounter that individual?

Now what about the phrase that many of us expressed as we were growing up:  “I want to be just like ……”  Little did we know that remark was almost like a vow.

Also little did we know that we were agreeing to take on all of the negative characteristics of the individual named along with their admirable traits.

Maybe that person has a weight problem or an addiction.  Did you really want to take those on too?

Ask for a cancellation of those remarks right now.  Set up a fresh slate for what you truly want to manifest in your life.  Seek assistance for pain relief.

Try to remember that what you want to manifest should be a positive statement and not a negative statement.  For example:  “I want a job where I can be promoted and get raises.” instead of:  “I do not want to be stuck in this dead end job forever.”

The words “not,” “no,” and “don’t” or any contraction of “not” should be left out of your statements.

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Are You Ready? Change is Knocking.

Many of us right now are facing challenges and hoping for a miracle. Miracles, however, don’t always happen when you want them. The best option for transforming your life is to make changes in your day-to-day thoughts and behaviors.

Planetary shifts are happening, challenging us to move out of old patterns which no longer serve us. The world around you is not stagnant so it is time to get with the program.

You can’t really expect to get better results by doing everything exactly the way you always have. If you are seeking transformation, change has to be facilitated in order to allow it to happen. Wishing isn’t going to get you transformation, but action will.

Anyone who has a business will tell you how important it is to make changes from time to time. Even my local supermarket has recently rearranged its aisles to stimulate more impulse buying as people search for their intended purchases. Many corporations regularly change their ads seeking to stimulate sales.

Personal change begins with your decision to make things better. You may not have made that decision yet because you fear the challenges that come with change.

Yes, change may bring you moments of discomfort or challenge. The more you resist the challenges, the more difficult it is to make a transformation. To make the challenges less of a problem, you can do some preparation for your shift.

Don’t attempt to do a lot of shifting quickly without support. Develop a group of people who can give you guidance based on knowledge and experience. Have people that you can call on when you need to vent your frustrations or when you need to talk things out.

In addition, make sure that you are keeping yourself grounded to run off your stress. It also helps to allow yourself a little extra time for fun and for rest. We all need a break during trying times. Begin slowly because even weight lifters don’t try to lift 200 pound on their first attempt.

Begin to make the transformations that you are seeking whether they be on the mental, emotional, physical or spiritual levels. Open the door to change so you don’t get pestered by the continual knocking.

If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.~Author Unknown

Things do not change; we change.~Henry David Thoreau

The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.”Flora Whittemore

Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better.~King Whitney Jr.

Change happens, that is for sure, and not just in our modern, 21st century era. It seems that the stress of the new affects most people in every age. So the trick is not to resist it, but to go with it.~ Author Unknown

This is my attitude about swine flu.  It is just not going to fly, take hold, or become a pandemic.  Holding to the spiritual law that thought creates, my thoughts are not going to create a swine flu pandemic, and I am doing everything I can to keep my immune system strong.

What does the world gain by the retelling of the fear-based story?  Nothing good comes out of perpetuating a fear-based vision of the world. In times like this, it is a good idea to avoid reading or watching the news.  Many of the discordant thoughts and energies that people have,come from reading the news and buying into the fear and judgment put forth by the media.

President Bush once said that “Two million Americans would die as a result of the bird flu.”  Thankfully, it didn’t happen. As the creators of your own reality, you can make sure that this current so-called “pandemic” does not become a reality.  It all starts with your thoughts and actions.  You are in control.

Those of you who have had a healing session with me or read spiritual books have heard of the importance of keeping your thoughts positive because thought creates. Any thought is like a ripple in a pond that goes out in all directions affecting more individuals than you can possibly imagine.

You certainly don’t want to spread a negative thought.  When you catch yourself in a negative thought, simply say, “Cancel. Clear.”  This lets the Universe know that you recognize that this is not what you want to spread out into the world.

Switching your thoughts to prayer or to an attitude of gratitude can also send more positive energies forth.Using a prayer to assist you with clearing dense energies that may have triggered negative thoughts can also help put you back on track with a more positive outlook on life.

While you are switching from fear-based thoughts to positive thoughts, you should also be working on keeping your immune system strong.  If you are doing all you can to keep your immune system strong, the chances of your being part of a pandemic are nil.

I have mentioned in previous newsletters some things you can do regularly to build up your immunity to disease. Here they are again:

·       Keep Yourself Grounded. Stress weakens the immune system and so by doing a frequent grounding exercise,

you are able to run off your stress.     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0mfrg8s_Ms

·       Keep Yourself Brain Balanced so that you are able to think clearly when making decision.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GElyrmHR6q8

·       Keep Your Body More Alkaline by putting a few drops of lemon in your water.  It is believed  disease cannot        flourish in a body that is alkaline balanced.

·       Get Out in the Sunshine. Vitamin D is a benefit you receive from mild sun exposure. Research has shown that it may be better than the flu vaccine.  Vitamin D also helps to protect the lungs from infection. A Vitamin D rich cod liver oil supplement also helps your immune system.

·       Get Plenty of Rest.

·       Wash Your Hands Often.

·       Stay in the Moment and just breathe deeply for a few minutes now and then.

·       Exercise to Move Your Lymph.

·       Eat a Diet Free of Contaminants.

·       Stay Away From Sugar because it can decrease the function of your immune system.

·       Consider Using Supplements like Astragalus, Garlic or occasional zinc gluconate.

·       Have Regular Energy Healing Sessions. Illness begins in your energy field so keeping your field clear prevents disease from manifesting in the body.

The next time you hear the words:  “swine flu,” think to yourself, “When Pig Fly,” and say to yourself:
“Cancel! Clear!  My thoughts are positive and my immune system is strong.”

Moving Through Life With Ease
(Channeled by Sherry 4/5/09)

After a time the mind yields to the pull of the heart strings.  Life is truly awakened and the force to move forward is great.  Let your heart by your guide for the heart is true and always carries the spark of Source of Divine Will.  Your true heart’s desire will not steer you wrong.

Adornments are features of the Magpie, ever searching for treasure.  Man has become like this, extremely searching for the spark which only lies within.  Light your fire from the spark within and feel the gifts of Source- Love, oneness, connection to all you could ever seek and more.

Here lies the joy of knowing that all is within your grasp for it has already been provided for you.  Take that leap of faith and reach out to see what you are able to grasp without artifice.

What is done for the greater good outweighs that done for the self.  The needs of the whole outweigh those of the individual who no longer pines for things for themselves
Possession is no longer the guiding force.  Contentment and peace abide as you become part of the flow of abundance and not one who grasps for the flow out of false needs of gratification.

Now you see how your possessions control you and keep you from moving with the flow of oneness and Source.   The needs of the whole outweigh those of the individual.   More stuff does not fulfill the void of love but fuels a craving that is never satisfied and continues to rule over your peace and happiness.

How much can you do without to become part of the flow from Source?  You are the flow if you do not fear lack but only see that all are provided for.

Open yourself to the peace within.  The simple life requires less maintenance on stuff and more time for self mastery.

Why is it only the elderly see the benefits of less stuff to maintain which has no meaning for the self?  How do you contemplate your possessions?   Does the care and maintenance take up too much of your time or nag at your thoughts and disturb your peace?

The peace is within.  That is your only treasure.  It requires no care and feeding for it is true peace. How much are you willing to let go of to get down to the functional?  The fewer items you possess that need maintenance, the greater the ease of the day.  Do all the things fill your heart?  If you lack Love, seek it within.

Ginae McDonald connected with me through Facebook and Twitter.  She asked me to respond to some questions which became her blog entry.   You can check out the rest of her blog entries at http://www.rsspad.com/DailySpirit.xml

I always enjoy interviewing a fellow Empath. As each life is unique, there is so much to learn. I am so grateful to find someone willing to share. Via Twitter, I have found a wonderful lady, a talented Empath, and a wonderful person in Sherry Dmytrewycz of Healing Gateway. I know that you will enjoy spending time with her.

How do you use your empathy on a day-to-day basis?

I use my Empathy in my energy healing work to let me know where the problem areas are in the body and the emotional blockages and charges that need to be released. I have learned to distinguish when an issue in a joint is due to misalignment, inflammation, fear of moving forward, or something else.

On a day-to-day basis, I use my empathy to get a sense of which people may be energy vampires or just have a lot of negative energy in their fields. It also helps me to know when it may be time to leave or avoid an area.

In my travels, I have gone to some high-energy places in Egypt, Mexico, Peru, and places like Sedona, Arizona. My sensitivity to energies has helped me to tune into spiritual beings that may be guardians of the area. In addition, I can distinguish whether the place is good for clearing the heart chakra or another chakra. I am often led to specific spots to spend time and receive the gift of the energies in that location.

What advice would you have for someone who’s only recently realized that they are an Empath?

I would definitely recommend that an Empath know how to ground themselves to run off their stress and know how to cut their cords on a daily basis.

Elaboration on cords: We have an energetic cord to everyone that we have a relationship with everyone that we spend time with on a regular basis and people we make please for our sympathy. We have all been around someone that we can’t wait to get away from. That person is an energy sucker.

No one has a right to use your energy for their lessons and you need all of your energy to handle your own lessons in life. Therefore, it is a good idea to cut your cords every night so no one is sucking your energy while your body is being refreshed.

Ask to be covered in the blue light protection of God. Call on Archangel Michael to swing his flaming golden sword severing the cords of all those you are attached to. I visualize the sword coming down in front of my body, under my feet and up the back. Then I move it over and repeat until I have gone completely around my body.

I was initially very skeptical about this and reluctant to cut cords, especially with my children, but I found that they became more responsible within a short period of time.)

They must also know enough to ask Spirit (“If it is not mine take it away”), learn how to turn it off so that they are not intruding in the space of another and doing readings without permission, learn to ask for a shield to avoid picking up negative energies from others, and learn how to clear negative energies from your field.

Do you have an example of an instance when someone close to you started opening up (spiritually) because of being closer (emotionally or physically) to you?

Often after talking to a new, prospective client, they will comment about how much better they feel just talking to me.

A family member happened to be in the room while I was doing some healing work on another family member. They suddenly realized how much they could feel that was coming up for release in the person receiving the healing. They left the room to stop the feeling.

Some of my clients have found that their hands suddenly opened up and they began sending energy and some even began seeing images and were more aware of the shifts in their body.

Please, tell me about one of your more awesome spiritual experiences.

I have a friend who is very bubbly and excited about everything. Several years ago she talked me into taking a class, The Order of Melchizedek. When I arrived at the class and looked at the handouts, I realized that this was a class for those who were or intended to be healers.

Despite several psychics telling me that I was to be a healer, I didn’t feel like it was something for me to do. I really wanted to leave, but the teacher must have realized my fear and asked me to hand out materials to those who came in after me.

So not wanting to say no and bolt out the door, I agreed. During the class time, I did a Spiritual shift and realized that I wanted to be a healer. I said to Spirit that if I was supposed to be a healer I needed a teacher. Within less than 48 hours a flyer advertising classes arrived in my mailbox. Thus began my journey doing healing work.

From a blog post by Ginae Mc Donald  http:www.rsspad.com/DailySpirit.xml

When we are sick, we desire a quick fix, a miracle cure. While miracles do happen, for the majority of us they are not always there when we want them.
What is a body to do? How about considering some of the habitual behaviors and/or thought patterns that got you into this uncomfortable situation? If what you are thinking or doing is not serving you, then it is time for change.
You are in charge of your body, and therefore you may NOT abdicate responsibility for the resultant sad state of affairs. Since the body always follows your thoughts, the mind is the place to begin to create the health you desire.
From there it proceeds to your will power and passion to make your decision a reality through action. Some say that this information was left out of “The Secret,” but it was there. A thought without action and commitment is just a passing thought which will not manifest the good you desire.
If you don’t take into account the fact that it may have taken you a long time to develop a bad thought habit, you may expect to shift your thoughts instantly without struggle. Remember that you have a well-worn neuropathway that needs to be shifted and that doesn’t happen over night. You will be challenged and tempted often to go back on your decision to change.
However, don’t beat yourself up when a thought starts once again on that well worn- pathway of negativity. Just say: “Cancel. Clear.” This lets the Universe know that you recognize the thought as negative and do not choose to send that energy out for manifestation.
You also need to be able to call on some tools to help you. These tools can be friends to encourage you and keep you accountable, distractions to shift your thoughts to more pleasurable things or small rewards that you give yourself for sticking to your decision.
If you are determined to make changes in your life, set up a plan, set yourself a deadline, and decide on the tools that will best help you meet your goal.
Don’t forget that one of your tools should be gratitude for all that you have and all that you will receive.
In addition, an Energy Healing can assist you by removing emotional triggers, removing any negative energies from your field to help you shift your perceptions. You won’t find me saying, “Poof! You are Healed!” but you will find me supporting and facilitating your choice for a healthier life.