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Are You On Your Path?

Are You On Your Path?

By Carol Schulte

The answer is Yes!   Are you on the path you prefer?  Again the answer is always Yes.  You are exactly where you want to be.  Your beliefs have set you down this road.  Not that crazy about where you are headed?  Change your mind.  Sounds simply, right?

I check in with Who I am Being and how it makes me feel.  When my vibration is high and the expression is light and loving I go down that path.  I don’t always pick the one that is easy.  Sometimes I’m traveling down a path and then decide it wasn’t right for me.  I always get to change my mind.  Life doesn't just happen. Life unfolds the way it does because of the decisions we make.
 
I am fortunate that I work in a place that offers all sorts of assistance when I can’t figure it out on my own.  Just walking through the doors of the Higher Self Bookstore raises my vibration and clears my head.  Books, CDs, classes, lectures and readers/healers are available when I need them.  Do you need some directions to find your path?  Stop by, breathe and ask for help.  We are here if you need it. 
 
Many Blessings with Love, Light and Hope,
Carol 
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Carol Schulte is available on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm.
She offers Reiki, Raindrop Therapy.
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We are excited.  We have new neighbors.  Yen Yoga & Fitness.  They will open May 29 with a weekend of free classes for Memorial Day and will be having an opening party on June 4 - Click here to join their facebook group and follow their progress.  Questions - Carrie Gray at cgray@yenyogafitness 
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  The Energies of May
 
By Daniele DeVoe, Channel and Healer
 
The Rune for May is: Perth: Initiation
 
  As we begin May, we are all experiencing a Mercury Retrograde influence until the 11th. For many people, the idea of Mercury Retrograde is a negative, befuddling and difficult influence that makes it a poor time to sign contracts and a likely time to have your favorite electronics break. Interestingly, many people have the same feeling for Initiations… They think of them as times of testing and detoxing… not much fun!
To me, Mercury Retrograde is a wonderful period which supports our success with meditation, contemplation, prayer and personal inner journeys. And to me, Initiations are about locking in the knowledge that we have achieved up to this moment in time and preparing ourselves for new growth and experience. Yahoo!
And Perth, the rune for May, predicts that we will all be offered an Initiation this month… and from there we start on new paths into a previously unknown future…
What would you like that future to look like? Now would be a good time to think about that question and come up with the most wonderful, outrageous, harmonious and successful possibility you can… And then hand that potential over to your Guides with the request that they help make it even better than you have imagined…
 
(Reference book: The Book of Runes, by Ralph Blum
 
The card from The Faeries' Oracle, by Brian Froud for May is: The Laume
 
The Laume is the fairy of Unconditional Giving and Unconditional Receiving. She is here to remind us that giving… service… is the fastest and most powerful way to heal depression, boredom, poor self-worth and old-fashioned neutral plateauness.
 
The rune suggests that May will be a time of Initiation… This can feel like a plateau and like you are spinning your wheels in one spot. The Laume gives you the tool which will move you through the Initiation sweetly and quickly… Give without rules about how your gifts are used… and as you do that, you will receive at levels you have never dreamed of before… unconditionally… elegantly… easily… lovingly…
 
Namasté, dear Lightworkers!
 
Daniele
 
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Daniele and her Angelic Guide, Sarrinn, offer Channeled Readings and Divine Grace Healing  to help you live your most joy-filled dreams now. Also: Divine Grace Reiki, Deeksha, Hypnosis, monthly articles in Sedona Journal, classes and more… Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. Until 4 p.m. At The Higher Self Bookstore.
 
 
Daniele’s Calendar for June
 
June 20: Reiki I Intensive for Professional Certification and/or Review
Fridays at 1pm: Deeksha and Darshan
First Friday of every month: Learn to give Deeksha and Darshan!
Call the store at: 231.941.5805 for more information about any of Daniele's classes or to preregister. More information is also available at: www.LightandBalance.com/Classes  
 
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Hello Royal Ones
 
And we do not mean that in a snotty (I’m all that) kind of way.  We simply mean for you to once and for all accept yourself as the truly beautiful and perfect creation of the One.  We tell you that you are powerful and you stammer and hide your face (no, no, not me).  Then we tell you that you are unconditionally and eternally loved and you immediately remember everything you feel you’ve done wrong.  What do we have to do, HIT YOU WITH A ROCK?   Alrighty then, here comes the rock.  LAPIS LAZULI.   Doesn’t that just scream classy?  Lapis was once the stone of Egyptian Royalty.  Death was the penalty for anyone else having or wearing it, unless it was gifted to you by the King God. 
 
The darkest blue of the midnight sky, shot through with precious veins of gold. Sometimes dark, sometimes light (just like you) but always containing that hidden vein of gold.  Lapis quickly relieves any stress your under.  It blankets your aura and your heart with my deep serenity as you step into your spiritual persona.  Lapis will protect you from anything that is not for your highest spiritual good.  It quickly blocks and returns any negativity send your way.  It will bring perfect harmony to your emotional, physical and spiritual bodies because when they are out of balance with each other, depression happens.  I can also help you stand strong and secure when speaking your truth.  My energy will help you stay fully attuned to source, leaving you no doubts about the clarity of your connection.  The truth will no longer scare you as you will clearly see and hear what’s being relayed to you.  Free of doubts, what wonders could you achieve?   Having trouble expressing your feelings to the ones you love?  Lapis helps you express yourself freely and clearly while removing any emotional hooks.  And truly my darlings, it time for most of you got off the martyr train.  There is never a good reason to be treated cruelly and suffering is definitely optional.
Physically, I can help with insomnia and high blood pressure.  I’m a great pain reliever and a great organ cleanser.  Let me help you boost your immune system.  I could go on and on but then you’ll just think I’m bragging.  I am great and I accept my place with joy.  Will you accept yourself as well and join me in harmony?  
Blessing and may love and light follow you everywhere.
Namaste'
 
Saturday, May 15, 10:30am-12pm Free Lecture - The Rock Deva Tells All
 Show and Tell Saturday - Inspirational Informational! with Kafi Gaultier.
 
 
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Kafi Gaultier is available on Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm.  
She offers Tarot, Reiki, Magnified Healing and Healing Point Massage.  
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Astrology 101
As we open the door to May and say Welcome to Spring in Michigan, we begin the month with Mercury in retrograde.
 
A planet in ‘retrograde’ relates to the rotation of the planet around the Sun as it corresponds to the rotation of the Earth around the Sun.  Both planets (in this case Earth and Mercury), in their individual rotations around the Sun are for a period of time closely aligned.  This causes the planet (Mercury) to appear as though it is ‘stalled’ and not moving.  Therefore, the energy of the planet (Mercury) is paused and not actively moving forward.  This causes a delay in the characteristics of the planet’s energy.
 
Mercury is about forward movement of vehicles (automobiles, air craft, rail, etc); communication (all forms-speech, written word, telepathy); transportation; electrical appliances (including computers); in other words…most of what our lives consist of on a daily basis. 
All of these areas will be affected as they ‘feel’ the effect of the suspension of forward moving energy during the retrograde.
 
This is the Universal plan not to disrupt and aggravate our lives, but to allow us ‘time’ to slow down and be introspective.  This is a time to plan and prepare for the catapult forward at the end of the retrograde.
 
As an example, this is not a good time to ‘sign’ legal papers but rather to formulate and examine legal papers…signing them at the end of the retrograde.  Making plans as we go within… then as Mercury turns direct; implementing the plans.
 
We will certainly travel, write, and talk during this retrograde.  However, take extra precautions in what you are saying; what you are writing to be sure the meaning isn’t garbled.  Take extra time for delays in travel.  Enjoy the time within during Mercury in retrograde.
 
As Mercury is 6° Taurus conjunct (within 7°) of the Sun, this is giving us a slowdown in our frantic, hectic lives to ‘communicate’ (Mercury) with our Souls (Sun), allowing our Higher Selves to communicate with our incarnated Souls.  During these delays, this time of introspection…meet your immortal Soul which dwells within each of us.  Spend time in quiet, serene meditation as you prepare for May, the month of spring…new beginnings.
 
My spring is busy arriving back in Michigan via Florida, Mexico, and Montana.  (I am at this writing sitting in yet another airport….)   I will be arriving in Traverse City in June.  The following is a schedule to present my work to all of you in the Traverse City area.  I look forward to seeing each one of you…old friends and new….
 
Class 1 – Introduction to Intuitive Arts – Friday, June 4 from 6 – 9 pm; Saturday, June 5 from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday June 6, from 10 am to 6 pm
 
Class 2 – Concept of Intuitive Arts – Friday, June 25 from 6 – 9 pm; Saturday, June 26, from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, June 27, from 10 am to 6 pm  (Tentative Dates – to be determined by students availability)
 
Class 3 – Applied Intuitive Arts – Friday, July 16 from 6 – 9 pm; Saturday, July 17 from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, July 18 from 10 am to 6 pm (Tentative Dates – to be determined by students availability)
Class 4 – Intuitive Arts – Mediumship and Channelling – Saturday, July 31 from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, August 1 from 10 am to 5 pm (Student Gallery) (Tentative Dates – to be determined by students availability)
Hypnosis Class for National Board Certification - Thursday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 16.  All classes from 10 am to 6 pm
 
Mediumship Gallery (open) - Tuesday, June 8   from 6 – 8 pm
 
*All classes and gallery held at the Higher Self Bookstore.  Call for prices and to reserve your space.
 
Betty McCormack
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The “Mystical” Mitten: 
Michigan’s Stargates, Temples, and Sacred Mounds of Transformation 
authored by  Chad Stuemke
  
If any of these topics grab your attention….
            Sacred Sites, Ley Lines, Hidden Symbolism,
                Portals, Stargates, Controversial Ancient Relics 
                        …. Then you’re in for a treat!
 
 It’s one thing to look at ancient sacred sites like the Egyptian pyramids and imagine all the influences involved.  Just as interesting are all the synchronicities that converged to create a Stargate in our own ‘back yard’ of downtown Detroit!   Just ask Chad Stuemke – in his book, The “Mystical” Mitten he’s done the legwork and heavy research for us, so we can enjoy the results. 
 
I attended Chad’s presentation at the Higher Self on April 10, along with my “Finally! A manly topic I’m interested in!” spouse.   We were both impressed with the details laid out for us in photos and facts on the “amazing symbolism that has been hidden in plain sight within the art and architecture of downtown Detroit”. 
 
When you consider all the coincidences that are revealed in the monuments and layout of Detroit’s Hart Plaza, it becomes a small step for us to change our perception – of ourselves and our world.  Chad refers to this as the art and architecture becoming “tools of transformation” that can be “used for working on our light bodies, sparking our imaginations, and lighting our hearts!” 
 
The second portion of the book is an insightful study of the controversial “Mystical” Michigan Relics – thousands of ancient artifacts discovered in the late 1800’s – most bearing strange inscriptions.  The information uncovered in regards to these relics will challenge your view of history as we know it!
 
I’m not going to give away all the fascinating details – instead - I encourage you to take this invitation to “voyage into the beyond” with Chad’s book, The "Mystical" Mitten and new DVD Transcending the Gateways to Freedom: Urban Portals and Gateways in our Cities.
 
Namaste'          
Missy
 
Saturday, May 8, 10:30am-12pm - Free Lecture - Animal Totems Show and Tell Saturday – Inspirational Informationals! with Missy Purcell, conscious channel and intuitive healer, will be your guide to the magical and spiritual powers of animals.  Join us as we discover what your favorite creature can teach you!  Otter says, "Come play with us and find out why!"
 
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Missy Purcell is available on Fridays 4-6pm
She offers Tarot Card Readings, Reiki, Crystal Stone Healing,
Raindrop Thearpy & Divine Grace Healing 
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 Inanna - Goddess of Holy Work

Inanna is specifically associated with sexual love and fertility.  She was the energy which inspired priestesses to initiate men in the holy work of sacred sexuality.  Our world has always been in need of a more holy view of sex.  Making sex a place of purity, spiritual union, and powerful positive transformation would change the way we treat our bodies and the rest of the world.  A resurgence of these priestesses (and priests) is what is called for now!

Inanna beckons us to become a Hierodule of Heaven, or a "servant of the holy."  She asks us to bring greater attention to the subtler aspects of each action we take, thoughts we think, and words we speak.  To become more fully present is the greatest way we can do holy work.  Whatever it is that we are participating in, holiness happens when we consider ourselves a servant to the Divine.
 
Check out Amanda's blog for the full article.
 
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Be Where You Are 
  
By Jennifer Tavana, Hypnotherapist, Channel, Personal Dev. Instructor
 
Recently I planned on enjoying one of the first nice days of Spring. My plan was to work on “work stuff” in the morning and spend the afternoon playing outside. Well, work turned into more work and before I knew it, the evening rolled in and I was crabby…
Little things started to bother me, those things that are usually taken as ‘par for the course’ and my crabby mood spiraled into down-right mad!
 
I quickly started spouting off to my husband about everything that went wrong in life (as often happens when we let out minds loose), and when he offered a suggestion, I added him to my ever-growing list of complaints for the day and left the house. 
 
I was about 4 minutes into the scenic drive by the bay when I realized that I was originally mad about my plans not going as I intended…Click for more.
 
Jennifer Tavana
Spirit Guide Channel/Medium, Hypnotherapist, Soul Balancing Facilitator,
Personal Development Instructor
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Jennifer Tavana is available on Thursday from 11am - 4pm. 
She offers Spirit Guide Channel/Intermediate, Medium, Past-Life Regression, & Hypnosis 
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What's So Bad About Feeling Bad, Part Two
 
 
Now, I did not plan to practice what I preach. I did not intend to sit around feeling bad. I did not set out to prove a point, to you or to myself. This "Part Two" was not on a list of things I'd like to write about in the future. But I must admit, I spent a good portion of this past month in and around feeling bad. I think because in some way, it felt good.

What prompted me to write more on this subject was references in my recent reality about the Dark Side, Shadow Work, and going through hell to get to heaven. Yes! That's it!

I spent much of April being in a low place, like a "shadowland", sitting and waiting for "what next?" Like watching a soap opera and becoming addicted, rushing home at the end of the day (if I bothered to leave the house, that is) to sit on the couch and wait and watch. Then I participated in the reviews and ratings. There has been a whole lot of drama at my house lately, and I got caught up in it (yes, I knew I shouldn't but I did anyway).
 
 
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Namaste' 
 

 

 
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The Rune for April is: Gebo: Partnership; A Gift
 
This Rune predicts a coming partnership… but it always insists that the partners be equal, independent and successful on their own… And in my mind that is the perfect partnership!
 
So who would you like to partner with in April? Will this be a personal partnership or a business one? And will you decide to partner with just one other or will you form and enjoy many partnerships?  And what is the gift of this rune? The gift just might be that we all… global humanity… begin to recognize the partnership that we share and honor each other’s importance within what is a huge alliance of Souls.
 
And then there is your partnership with your own Soul, Divine Self, Higher Self and more… And you get to choose your focus… What fun!!! 
 
(Reference book: The Book of Runes, by Ralph Blum
 
The card from The Faeries' Oracle, by Brian Froud for April is: The Oak Men
 
According to the creator of the Faeries’ Oracle, Brian Froud, The Oak Men represent Strength, Wisdom and Depth. In April we are all being encouraged to find and apply our inner strength to make our lives more joy-filled… We are being asked to use the wisdom that our Souls have gathered through so many lifetimes of experience… both good and bad. And we are being charged with the job of reaching into the depths of our love, compassion, integrity and emotion to raise the resonance of life everywhere.
 
None of us is here by accident. All of us came to enjoy the experiences and growth that are available in this unique dimension. Applying what we have learned in new and loving ways will move us into new and loving experience… And luckily, The Oak Men will be with us to help.
 
 Namasté, dear Lightworkers!
 
Daniele
 
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Daniele and her Angelic Guide, Sarrinn, offer Channeled Readings and Divine Grace Healing  to help you live your most joy-filled dreams now. Also: Divine Grace Reiki, Deeksha, Hypnosis, monthly articles in Sedona Journal, classes and more… Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. Until 4 p.m. At The Higher Self Bookstore.
 
 On April 11th become a Certified Reiki Master; May 1 & 2 - Divine Grace Healing with a free Friday night program on April 30th to experience a Lemurian Oneness Ceremony live! Divine Grace Healing is also available as a home study course!
 
Daniele now offers Deeksha & Darshan every Friday at 1 PM at the store. Suggested donation: $5/$10. The first Friday of every month, this session will be dedicated to teaching anyone interested how to give Deeksha.
 
Call the store at: 231.941.5805 for more information about any of Daniele's classes or to preregister. More information is also available at: www.LightandBalance.com/Classes 
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
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Saturday, February 11, 10am – 3pm. - Reiki I Intensive -

taught by Reiki Master Dawn Baeckeroot.    This class offers both traditional Usui Reiki & Intuitive Reiki. Students receive the Reiki I Attunement, learn hand positions of traditional Reiki, give & receive Reiki & become certified Reiki I Practitioners.



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