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Listen to Sonia on Sovereign Mind Radio www.sovereignmindradio.com on Inner Light /Radio and BBS Radio
 
Read her articles at New Corporate Body Magazine www.newcorporatebody.com 

Get her book The Holographic Canvas, The Fusing of Mind and Matter is available at www.spiritinform.com , Amazon.com and  Barnes and Noble
 
Get her recording of The Holographic Canvas, The Fusing of Mind and Matter  and her Meditation CD  entitled Beyond Gravity, Beyond Time at her website  www.spiritinform.com

You'll also find excerpts from Sonia’s lectures and interviews can  on You tube

Sonia currently presents workshop of what she has termed “Memory Lectures”, and is expected to visit a city near you in 2009.

Jill Rogers has been an ordained Unity minister for the past ten years working with some of the most dedicated spiritual leaders in the Unity movement. She is a pleasure-filled, soul-centered leader.

She is a frequent guest speaker of Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts and is currently completing her first book, The Seven Sacred Steps, a guide to loving in an extraordinary way.

Jill has an incredible passion for life, for love and for encouraging the greatness in those around her. She believes women yearn to love in an extraordinary way and men yearn to receive it. Due to the enormous response from women wanting to learn The Seven Sacred Steps, she has dedicated her time to teaching classes, workshops and a four-month intensive.

To learn more about The Seven Sacred Steps or to receive a copy of them, please contact Jill Rogers at TheSevenSacredSteps@earthlink.net or call 480-588-5523.

While working at other EECP centers Sara saw how affluence dictated the availability of medical treatment. He learned that fewer than eight per cent of minorities could receive EECP treatment from among the 400 hospital based EECP clinics Nationwide.

Sara decided to concentrate on educating people in under-served communities about the simple life style changes while providing a center where they could receive quality alternative health care. 

In 2002, Sara opened Global Cardio Care,Inc., in the heart of Inglewood, in South Central Los Angeles to bring EECP to everyone with a heart. Global Cardio Care is a company that manages Physician practices that deliver FDA approved EECP. Global Cardio Care Centers is the largest EECP clinic in the world, headquartered in Inglewood, California.

Sara Soulati's  mission is to help fight cardiovascular disease with a protocol she developed called Screen Educate Treat with  EECP at its core knowing that EECP saves lives and Health Care costs at the same time, she has a dedicated her life's work to introducing EECP into mainstream medicine. She strongly believes EECP is the solution to fighting disease including  cardiovascular disease, at a lower cost without surgery and without medication or side effects. She is working toward a goal of transforming the Biased Health Care system of today into EECP for everyone.

Another goal of Sara's is to create special communities worldwide in which  healthy living and longevity are focal points. She will empower people to control their personal health destiny  unencumbered by race, class or the high price of Health Care.

www.globalcardiocareinc.com

www.sarasoulati.com

 Learn more about Sara & EECP join us Friday October 17th at 8:00pm right here at www.blogtalkradio.com/illuminations Call 347.838.9577 to join the conversation or ask a question

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Healing facilitator, speaker, and founder of Destination
 Wholeness and Healing Spectrums Programs
 

 Thank God I Died!

" . . .it was as if the breath of God gently exhaled and miraculously propelled me into existence again--just at the edge of where the silent source meets the very first and most subtle moment of creation."

- Thomas Gates

In his workshops, presentations, and healing sessions, Thomas shares the unique healing gifts and insights that came from his remarkable and extensive near-death experience

For a free sample healing go to:

www.WorldwideHealings.com

www.DestinationWholeness.com

(424) 781-0169 office

Get the new book Thank God I... to learn more about Thomas's Enlightening story
at www.thankgodi.com

Join us  Friday October 3rd for a Fascinating discussion with Thomas Gates about his Near death experience, and more importantly how to live your best possible life Now!

Listen Live www.blogtalkradio.com/illuminations

Call in to join the conversation or ask a question 347.838.9577

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Tara Thomas is the founder of YES Yoga for the Essential Self of Los Angeles

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Ms. Thomas is a member of the International Association of Black Yoga Teachers (IABYT,she is  a spiritual counselor with the Agape International Spiritual Center where she  was head of the Crisis Support Clinic at Agape  

With this truly marvelous combination of Kundalini yoga  and Spiritual healing Tara is a uniquely powerful instructor.In her private sessions Tara takes you through a Kundalini Yoga set which will address your individual physical concerns.  She also assists you in releasing and letting go of habitual ways of thinking that may prevent you from realizing your goals and desires.  When the physical and mental work is done in unison, you experience faster insights and growth.
 
Contact Tara Thomas
yesyoga@tarathomasyoga.com
www.tarathomasyoga.com
323.953.1071

To meet Tara and learn more about Kundalini Yoga and how it can enrich your life
Tune into Illuminations Radio this Friday September 19th at 7:00pm PST 10:00pm ET. 

Subscribe to the the itunes podcast by pasting this code http://www.blogtalkradio.com/illuminations/feed  into the itunes subscription field.

DORIS-OWANDA JOHNSON
Wellness Practitioner
Licensed Acupuncturist
Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology 

“It gives me great pride and joy to help others regain and maintain their health.  It’s as if I’m giving them the chance to truly enjoy life and fulfill their life purpose.  I take a genuine interest in my patients’ care.  At Heart & Soul Institute we focus on the total health of the individual – body, mind,

emotions, spirit…” 

-Dr.Doris

Founder of Heart and Soul Institute of Natural Medicine,
Doris-Owanda Johnson’s greatest passion is to promote radiant and

balanced health for all. Dr. Doris has  been described by her clients and patients as a combination of an old-fashioned medicine woman, a new age healer, and an out and out lifesaver!  In her years of dedicated study and practice, she has helped thousands of people of all ages and walks of life heal from a variety of diseases, illnesses and imbalances since 1993.

HEALING

Dr. Doris uses the art of balancing alchemy and energy to assist her in creating healing and rejuvenating herbal  formulae. 
Her family practice allows her to treat a wide spectrum of people whose medical issues range from acute and chronic pain to digestive and respiratory disorders, as well

as auto-immune disorders.

MOVEMENT

With an extensive background in dance and movement, Dr. Doris performs and instructs individuals and groups through workshops on dance and movement as they relate to overall health and wellness. She is currently an instructor and intern supervisor at Samra University of Oriental Medicine.  She is also a member and volunteer of the Foundation of Wellness Professionals, a non-profit organization founded in 1985. 


Dr. Doris offers educational workshops and lectures to the public to impart knowledge and empower individuals on the use of traditional medicines for the safe and effective treatment and prevention of disease.  As the founder of Heart and Soul Institute of Natural Medicine, Ms. Johnson’s greatest passion is to promote radiant and balanced health for all.  


Listen to a discussion with Dr. Doris this Friday September 5th 7:00pm PST 10:00 pm ET Call in live and ask a question 347-838-9577 on Illuminations Radio www.blogtalkradio.com/illuminations



 
                           HEART & SOUL INSTITUTE

310-475-8018
 www.heartandsoulinstitute.com

"History is a light that illuminates the past, and a key that unlocks the door to the future. "
By Runoko Rashidi

Great historians researchers and intellectuals of previous decades such as Ivan Van Sertima, Chancellor Williams, and Francis Cress Welssing to name a few. Have given us back the history and identity that was stripped through the institution of slavery. 

Knowing our history has been vital to our individual and collective self esteem, allowing us to regain a sense of pride in our anscestery and our selves.

This brings up a question...we were black Kings and Queens, but  who and where are we  as a people now? 

Preeminent present day historian, and research specialist,  Runoko Rashidi facilitates our awareness in the truth of our divine identity, and shows us how to use that awareness as a key that unlocks the door to the future. Recognizing the fact that there are new generations of people who need to be educated about true black identity.

 This Thursday Runoko and I will discuss the implementation of  practical tools for prosperous, abundant living in the  present , as well as highlight our illustrious history. Listen live to this powerful show, September 4 at 7:00 pm PST 10:00pm ET at Illuminations Radio www.blogtalkradio.com/illuminations Join the conversation or ask a question by calling 347-838-9577

Runoko Rashidi is a historian, research specialist, writer, world traveler, and public lecturer focusing on the African presence globally and the African foundations of world civilizations. He is particularly drawn to the African presence in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, and has coordinated historic educational group tours to India, Aboriginal Australia, the Fiji Islands and Southeast Asia as well as Egypt, Ghana, Turkey, Jordan and Brazil.
 
Runoko is in great demand. Sought out for radio, television, and newspaper interviews, having now been interviewed on more than 200 radio broadcasts and more than a hundred television programs. As a public lecturer, during the past twenty years he has made major presentations at more than 125 colleges and universities and scores of public and private schools, libraries and book stores, churches and community centers. On the international circuit he has lectured in Australia, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Columbia, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, Ethiopia, France, Fiji, Germany, Guyana, Honduras, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Martinique, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, the Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Niger, Panama, Peru, Russia, St. Maarten, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
 
Rashidi's presentations are customized and suitable for all audiences and ages, and are lively, engaging, and vividly illustrated.

contact:
Runoko Rashidi has dedicated his entire adult life to African people. For additional information on educational tours, to schedule lectures, to purchase books, dvds, photos and more Runoko can be easily reached via the Internet at runoko@yahoo.com, or call him at (210) 337-4405. You may write Runoko at Runoko Rashidi, Box 201662, San Antonio, Texas 78220
 
For additional information on educational tours, to schedule lectures, purchase audio and video tapes Runoko Rashidi can be easily reached via the Internet at runoko@yahoo.com, or call Runoko at (210) 648-5178.  You may write Runoko at Runoko Rashidi, Box 201662, San Antonio, Texas 78220
 
Runoko Rashidi is very active online.  His most comprehensive and popular web site, The Global African Presence, is brilliantly illustrated, regularly updated, and designed and maintained by Kenneth Ritchards. The Global African Presence Web site may be visited at http://www.cwo.com/~lucumi/runoko.html

Publications:

Introduction to the Study of African Classical Civilizations
By Runoko Rashidi

African Presence in Early Asia
Edited by Runoko Rashidi with Dr. Ivan Van Sertima 

Global African Community: The African Presence in Asia, Australia and the South Pacific
By Runoko Rashidi

Unchained African Voices, a collection of poetry and prose by Death Row inmates at California's San Quentin maximum-security prison
Edited by Runoko Rashidi

A Thousand Year History of the African Presence in Asia
By Runoko Rashidi

I woke up this morning on fire, my heart was blazing with excitement. I thought...I'm truly in my mission, not just on a mission.... actually manifesting what spirit is guiding me to do. The evidence is all around me, as a direct result of Willingness. It has been said when you take one step in the direction of what makes your heart sing and serves humanity, the universe will take 10 steps on your behalf. As a direct result of  Willingness I  stand prepared as the floodgates open up and the opportunities rush in allowing me to share my gifts with fluidity.

For this I am so Greatful.

What is all the excitement about? Thanks to you my 11 book set of Tam's Healthy Kitchen eBooks are flying off the eShelves. Tam's healthy kitchen  videos, and

Illuminations Healing Through Hypnotherapy CD series have received marketing offers. What's more? My longtime Divinely inspired project of  healing is finally getting recognition.Have you had a chance to check out Tam's Healthy Kitchen videos on youtube? They can also be viewed on the Tam's Healthy Kitchen site.These are just samplers.

 I just completed the full version with cook/uncook along recipes. That long time dream of completing a set of healthy life style Hypnotherapy CD's has manifested itself in a way greater than I  imagined. The healing through Hypnotherapy CD series includes:Healing Through Procrastination, Healing Through Pain Management, Healing Through Weight Management, and Healing ThroughSmokingCessation.
These are now  offered for download in The Open Mind Store.

What I'm most excited about is the opportunity to do my part in the healing of
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome  by bringing attention to what we eat , and what we think, right here on Blogtalkradio's Sankofas Daughters  Sunday September 21th. at 8:00pm PST. For more on this subject Read my articles on PTSS  and Eliminating Interference Patterns in DNA.

 It's all about Healing All people Mind, Body, and Soul. And willingness is the first step in the process of manifesting this eventuality.

Let's make the most of this Powerful New Moon Energy in Willingness!

Hope you'll join me  tomorrow August 29 for Illuminations Interactive Meditation/Book Club  live at 7:00pm PST and 10:00pm  EST at www.blogtalkradio.com/illuminations. The topic will be Willingness, with readings, affirmations, and meditation inspired by Iyanla Vanzant's masterpiece One Day my Soul just Opened up.
This is an interactive show! I need you to call in at 347-838-9577 to share your experiences. It's vital to our collective elevation, evolution.

Peace & Blessings,
Tamara

You have options! Iridology & Herbs rather than prescription Drugs & Surgery



"When you were born you knew everything there was to know about everything there is to know"

 Dr. Paul Goss Iridologist, Herbalist, Speaker, Author of four  books
"Forever Young", "Rebirth of the Gods", "The Natural Way", and
"Eyes of Forever Young". He is also founder of the Best and Internationally known Colon cleaner C.K.L.S. & New Body Products.
Dr. Goss Has been healing people all over the world for 30 plus years. His simply natural approach to health has put the Medical and Pharmaceutical industries to shame!
Be sure to listen live and call in at (347) 838-9577 to join in the conversation, this Friday evening August 22 at 7:00pm PST 10:00pm EST. One show that will change your life forever!
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Illuminations: Healthy food for the Soul


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This DVD will help you rediscover your True God self and the infinite powers that flow from the depths of your being...always have, always will. 

"The word God like the word man is not interpreted; it does not indicate male or female. It has no origin and no end. You will once again be able to create your past or destiny from any source you choose without any negative forces against you."

"You will enjoy the peace of mind knowing you have natural alternatives that can give you energy, help you lose weight, increase your sex drive, cleanse you body of toxins, build your immunity, lower your blood pressure, lower risk of heart disease, balance sugar levels and so much more."


This DVD is a recording of a 3 part seminar series based on Dr. Paul Goss's book "The Rebirth of Gods", giving you 6 hours of Healing information for your Mind, Body, & Soul!

Get The REBIRTH OF THE GODS by clicking 
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Awaken to your Dreams... A source of inner Guidance.

Do you ever a wake from a dream and can't remember exactly where you were, or the details involved... but some time during the day an image or a feeling may gently flow-forth, or something you see or something some one says triggers your memory? Suddenly you recall the scene as real as the world in front of you.
It's been said Dreams are windows to worlds beyond the ordinary.  In looking at  ancient holy scriptures the visions and profound mystical experiences of the various Prophets and holy men and women  were actually dreams.
Now if this is the case wouldn't we too benefit  by decoding and demystifying the messages with in our own dreams?  Imagine every time you sleep you get to tap in. With this very personal  line of communication between the invisible and visible worlds, we can strengthen our personal guidance system and recognize our divine purpose in life. By learning certain techniques, We can also work out karmic lessons in a more forgiving and less threatening atmosphere...in the non-physical Plane. which is devoid of any actual threats to the physical body.With mortal fear of bodily harm out of the way , we can have amazing experiences of profound spiritual unfoldment on a rich and deep level. As a result we can more easily gain more patience, and  compassion for ourselves and others.

Be sure to listen live at www.blogtalkradio.com/illuminations and call in at
(347) 838-9577 Friday August 15th at 7:00 pm PST 10:00pm EST as Gary Hanada Dream Journey  Explorer and guide  gives us insights into how to look at our dreams from a Eckankar spiritual view point. We will discover that by working with our dreams from this perspective  we can handle  our daily challenges, as well as our most perplexing issues with ease, grace, and fun!

Resources:

The Art of Spiritual Dreaming
by Harold Klemp
 
 Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming

by Stephen Laberge 

Lucid Dreaming: A Concise Guide to

Awakening in Your Dreams and in Your

Life by Stephen Laberge

The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep

by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Mark

Dahlby

It's been said that Jesus conquered the last enemy Death when he rose from the dead. So why are  we afraid of death? If he could do it... so can we, he said so:


"I tell you the truth. The person that believes in me (my way) will do the same things I have done. Yes! He will do even greater things than I have done" Jesus, John 14:12-14


 Many believe Jesus was the Messiah, still many others believe he was a great Prophet, and trust his teachings. However most of us fear death to the extent that we avoid it at any cost, being easily manipulated with the threat of dying. We wonder if it will be painful, and we have anxiety as to whether it's Heaven or the other place for us. It's the ultimate unknown. In Western culture the school of thought has been that death is the one trip nobody except Jesus has come back to talk about. Nothing could be further from the truth. In actuality this phenomenon has become so widely  explored and written about that the Scientific community has conducted extensive research into the subject, coining it  Near Death Experience.


This weeks guest on Illuminations Radio  has come back from the dead, and has a story to tell  that's quite different from what you might expect.
The vivacious Willie  Mae Bomer "Idlozi " will change the way you think about death & dying for ever!

Remember to listen to this trans-formative show on Illuminations Radio this Friday August 1st at 7:00pm PST 10:00pm EST on www.blogtalkradio.com



Willie Mae "Idlozi" 82 year old Great-Grand Mother
Near Death Survivor
"Gods got News for you!"

BTR's own Cathy Holloway Hill host of Living by Design, shares knowledge of Holistic Health gathered from personal experience Friday July 25th 7:00pmPST 10:00pmEST 

Cathy Holloway Hill
Blog talk radio host of Living by Design
Certified Career and Life Coach, Author and Motivational Speaker

Sounds like a healthy diet, herbs and prayer, are good ideas.. but why wait until you're faced with dis-ease...it could save your life. But as always do your own independent research and discover your own truth, checkout the references I've found helpful below.
 
I found What the Bleep? and The Power of the Mind to Heal  on Netflix. Plus, I have Dr. Bruce Lipton's video the Biology of Health on my website: www.illuminationsoultherapy.com at the Must See Videos page. You'll also find great books DVD's in my Open Mind Store by Queen Afua, DR, Lorraine Day, Dick Gregory, Wayne Dyer and many more at www.illuminationssoultherapy.com

Books to read:

Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton
Ageless Body Timeless Mind by Deepak Chopra
Meaning & Medicine: A Doctor's Tales of Breakthrough and Healing by Dr. Larry Dossey

Heal your Body by Louise Hay

People to google:

Dr. Joan Borysenko
Dr. Bruce Lipton
Dr. Larry Dossey

Link to check out:

http://www.imadulation.com/psychoneuroimmunology.htm

Living the life of your Dreams?  Why not?  Not enough time?
Not enough money ?"They" won't let you?

No matter your reasons. We all have dreams. Ideas that we'd like to bring from

the ethereal world of thought in to fruition on this physical plane as if by magic. When we see others who have done just that, against all odds...we stand in awe, wishing we too could accomplish our hearts desire... wondering "What's their secret?" What do they know that I don't? Thinking... if I could just spend an hour with them to touch the hem of their proverbial garment, to get some of what they've got.  Know what

they know. Well here on illuminations radio you've got your chance with guest
Darryl McCray President & C.E.O of House of Nubian Inc.

Since his humble beginnings as a homeless street vendor on the streets of New York back in1989, million dollar House of Nubian  grew to become one of NYC's premier Hip-Hop, Negro League, and Reggae one-stop shops. When 911 hit, it didn't interrupt his successful stride. Darryl just walked House of Nubian into it's technological future on the world wide web. Shop with Darryl at: (800) 290-0943 or any of his 4 stores.

www.houseofnubian.com

www.4yourbody.biz
www.4thehome.net

www.blackdvds4u.com

Meet Joan Jackson a dear friend and my guest this week on Illuminations Radio. The show is entitled Why Vegan? Joan the  creator of Practically Raw, is a living testament to a healthy Practically Raw Vegan life style. She is dedicated to helping others to over come obstacles to living  Practically Raw by demonstrating her amazing organizational skills, techniques, and delicious satisfying recipes. Joan's Practically Raw classes  are awesome, she breaks down all the steps from soaking, sprouting, dehydrating, and assembly, to gorgeous presentation. Her recipes are so delicious and flavorful, I included her Asian Stir-Dry recipe in my World Vegetarian eBook. I recommend Joan's hands-on Practically Raw classes to everyone endeavoring to make the switch to a healthy raw vegan life style.

Contact Joan at joan@me3global.com and www.practicingraw.net

This Joan Before in the yellow

Here's Joan Today During...to be continued

 I experienced a miracle beyond my conscious ideas about what was possible. My children called with their Mothers day wishes, I called my Grand mothers. Then I took a deep breath (hoping the conversation would not end with me loosing control, saying things I'd later regret) and called my dad intending to extend a Mother's Day greeting to my step mother. But it did not go as planned. Dad answered the phone and what started as our usual How are you? I am fine cordial but very brief conversation became  an hour long Thank you dad for inspiring me to be who I am today, please forgive me for all my childish episodes of dis-respect in the past. The next hour proved to be a long awaited healing at-one-ment, (dad called it a confessional) I have hoped for from the time I was 12 because I missed my dad. I came out of the womb a daddy's girl, looked just like him, he took everywhere he went, I remember being 3 or 4 , in my grass skirt doing my Hula-hoop dance as the opening act for the singing group he managed at the NCO club. But those years between 12 and 17 were filled with many challenges for both of us. He and my mother divorced, he left the state, then left the country ( after I came to live with him briefly), mom was arrested, was diagnosed with physical and mental illnesses, was institutionalized for a while, became psychotic and violent... I left home at 17 or 18. I was frightened, confused, and felt abandoned by my daddy, so I verbally lashed out at him as I had seen my mother do many times. My Dad explained that he too was faced with challanges of his own, he was embarking on and at the same time moving to the top of a career that was pretty much closed to blacks at the time, correcting himself after a nasty divorce, and financial ruin,  dealing with an angry teen aged child who thought she was grown, along with misguided input from well intentioned relatives. Neither on of us was conscious of what the other was eduring...until this Mother's Day.Today as I reflect on my Thank you, I realize that it was double edged in nature. Consciously I was giving appreciation to my dad for teaching me how to think out side the box, to develop an open mind to the world's many Philosophy's, cultures, and foods with out fear or judgement for what is different. We had a large beautiful statue of the Buddha in the living room, a dog named Socrates, and my dad would read to me from Khalil Gibran's the Prophet instead of the Three Bears. To this day I fearlessly embrace the golden thread of truth that runs through all religions, have friends from many nationalities and  enjoy creating exotic new dishes that I  publish in my vegetarian cook books. But unconsciously I was Thanking him for his part in the pain, because pain that forced me look deep within for the stuff needed to fulfil my life purpose as a light worker on the planet. I don't remember a time when I did not have this desire to alleviate other people's suffering, that I now know  was also my own (there is only one of us here).Through the years and the many workshops on Forgiveness I have facilitated I would at times feel a twinge of inauthenticity in my heart knowing good and well that I had my own unfinished business with my father. As I meditate on this miracle I realize, the healing has been in progress all along, that it could not, will not be complete until I am fully expressing my Divine purpose. I see this Mother's Day Miracle as confirmation that I am doing just that fulfilling not just my life purpose, but my soul purpose as well.  As we talked and healed not only did my father forgive me , I forgave myself for my part in it all, knowing that I was fulfilling my part in it all. Knowing that on some level my Dad and I had made a pact to do this for one another. Dad said it best " I wouldn't be where I am today if it hadn't been for what happened in the past" He's right we are the sum total of all the things that have transpired in our lives. In my practice I  invite my clients to Find the Blessing in the thing that's Messing your Life. The blessings can be found in the pain, that's the purpose of the pain to let you know that some thing with in you wants your attention, to be revealed or healed. Dad also acknowledged that we do the best we can with what we know at the time, good intentions are always at the root of all actions. It was not easy but it took a day of quiet meditation for all of this to integrate into my system, then I decided to share my insights  about this incredible experience in this blob and as  I turned on the computer, I was guided to scan through my Google home page. Under the How to Do Anything section glowed the words; How to Forgive the Unforgivable. As I read the article I was amazed at how closely it follow my own Forgiveness Workshop model. I could not have written it any clearer myself, so I decided to share it with you. I've also listed two books that helped me to come to my conclusions about forgiveness. Hope my story is helpful, please send me your feed back to tamara@illuminationssoultherapy.com


In Peace & Gratitude, (especially to my Dad)
Tamara Westwood CHt.
www.illuminationssoultherapy.com

Books:

One Day My Soul Just Opened Up by Iyanla Vanzant

Thank You (for being such a pain) by Mark Rosen

How to Forgive

from wikiHow
One of the hardest, thorniest and most difficult things we humans are ever called upon to do is to respond to evil with kindness, and to forgive the unforgivable. We love to read stories about people who've responded to hatred with love, but when that very thing is demanded of us personally, our default seems to be anger, angst, depression, righteousness, hatred, etc. Yet study after study shows that one of the keys to longevity and good health is to develop a habit of gratitude and let go of past hurts. Want to live a long, happy life? Forgive the unforgivable. It really is the kindest thing you can do for yourself. Your enemy may not deserve to be forgiven for all the pain and sadness and suffering they've purposefully inflicted on your life, but you deserve to be free of this evil. As Ann Landers often said, "hate is like an acid. It destroys the vessel in which it is stored."

Steps

1. Realize that the hate you feel toward your enemy does not harm them in the slightest. Chances are, they've gone on with their life and haven't given you another thought.
   
2. Make a list of the good things that happened as a result of this awful experience. You've probably focused long enough on the bad parts of this experience. Look at the problem from a wholly new angle; look at the good side. The first item on that list may be a long time coming because you've focused on the bad for so long, but don't give up. Force yourself to find 10 good things that happened specifically because of this experience.
   
3. Look for the helpers. Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) related that, as a little boy, he'd often become upset about major catastrophes in the news. His mother would tell him, "look for the helpers." In your own nightmarish experience, think back to the people who helped you. Think about their kindness and unselfishness.
   
4. Look at the bigger picture. Was someone your "good Samaritan"? In this biblical story, a traveler happens upon a poor soul who was beat up on the road to Jericho and left for dead. It's a lot easier to play the part of the Good Samaritan than to be the poor soul who is left bleeding and bruised on the side of the road. Perhaps this isn't all about you. Perhaps your trial provided an opportunity for others to rise to an occasion to provide you with help and support.
   
5. Be compassionate with yourself. If you've ruminated over this problem for a long time, steering this boat into a new direction could take some time, too. As you try to make a new path out of the dark woods of this old hurt, you'll make mistakes. Forgive yourself. Be patient and kind to yourself. Extreme emotional pain has a profound effect on the body. Give yourself time to heal - physically and emotionally. Eat well. Rest. Focus on the natural beauty in the world.
   
6. Learn that the Aramaic word for "forgive" means literally to "untie." The fastest way to free yourself from an enemy and all their negativity is to forgive. Loose yourself from them and their ugliness. Your hatred has tied you to them. Your forgiveness enables you to start walking away from them and the pain.
   
7. Forgiveness must be unconditional. Therefore, it cannot be dependent upon the repentance of those who have harmed us. However, forgiveness of this type must be applied with wisdom and discernment. Unless those who have harmed us have truly repented of whatever they have done, we need to use wisdom in avoiding repeating the hurt. This may require avoiding those who are unrepentant of the harm that they have inflicted upon us.
   
8. Stop telling "the story." How many times this week did you tell "the story" about how badly you were hurt and how horribly you were wronged? How many times a day do you think about this hurt? It is a stake driven into the ground that keeps you from moving away from this hurt. Rather, forgive your enemy because it's the kindest thing you can do for your friends and family. Negativity is depressing, physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.
   
9. Tell "the story" from the other person's perspective. Actually imagine that you are the other person (the one who offended you) and use the word "I" when saying what they would say. You, most likely, don't know exactly what the other person was thinking when this event unfolded but pretend that you do and just go with the story that comes up in your head. Sit down with a friend, or maybe even the person you are trying to forgive, and tell the story as though you are that person. It is important to do this verbally and not just in your head. Realize in advance that this is not an easy exercise but it holds great power. Just your willingness to tell the story from the offenders perspective requires a bit of forgiveness. Also, realize that this is not a contradiction to the preceding paragraph since this perspective will change your story.
   
10. Retrain your thinking. When your enemy and their evil actions come to mind, send them a blessing. Wish them well. Hope the best for them. This has two effects. One, it neutralizes that acid of hate that destroys the vessel in which it is stored. The evil we wish for another seems to have a rebound effect. The same is true for the good that we wish for another. When you become able to return blessing for hatred, you'll know that you're well on the path to wholeness. The first 15 or 150 times you try this, the "blessing" may feel contrived, empty, and even hypocritical but keep trying. Eventually, it will become a new habit and soon thereafter, the anger and pain that has burned in your heart will evaporate, like dew before the morning sun. This technique forces your mind to overcome the cognitive dissonance between hating someone and doing something nice for them. Since there is no way to take back the kind gesture to agree with your hatred, the only thing your mind can do is change your belief about the person to match the gesture and you will begin to feel they were deserving of the gesture.
    
11. Remember: you're not the Lone Ranger On hearing my story of woe, one wise African-American preacher said, "I worship a God with holes in his hands and feet." If they did it to innocent Jesus, then how much more to us? And if they wrong you for doing right, then you're really doing what Jesus did. You're in good company, at least!
    
12. Maintain perspective: While the "evil" actions of your "enemy" are hurtful to you and your immediate surroundings, the rest of the world goes on unaware. Validate their meaning in your life, but never lose perspective that others are not involved and do not deserve anything to be taken out on them. Your enemy is someone else's beloved son, some one's employee, or a child's parent.
    

Tips

• Put your best mental energies (perhaps first thing in the morning) into visualizing the new life you want. See yourself - in the future - as free of this pain and suffering.
  
• Keep the following quote in mind if you're finding it hard to generate positive feelings for the person: "Those who are the hardest to love, need it the most."
  
• Max Ehrmann - "As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons."
  

Warnings

• In this article, forgiveness is unconditional and not predicated on any act or request from the offender. The type of forgiveness discussed here is intended only to free you from the impotent rage, depression, and despair that continuing to nurse that grievance causes you.
  
• It should be said that forgiveness is not acceptance of wrong behavior. Let's say a family member has wronged you, and you must continue to interact with him or her, and also that s/he has offered a lame apology only to follow it up with more bad behavior. Nothing requires you to trust such a person - what is really wise at this point is to realize that this person will never be trustworthy, and that you must keep a distance. While it's fruitless to torment yourself over this person's actions (just let them go using the techniques outlined in this article), you should not feel it incumbent upon you to be this person's willing victim. Acknowledge; move on.
  
• A person who truly wants to repent must realize this will require action on their part: a sincere apology, a promise not to repeat the offense (or similar ones), and time. If you don't see repentance, understand that awarding forgiveness to that person is a benefit to yourself, not to them. Without their sincere repentance, you must let it go for your own sake, but you need not feel that you should become that person's doormat, allowing him or her to hurt you again and again.
  

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