Newsletter for the White Eagle Lodge - Star Centre South West January 2019 No. 35 peace White Eagle

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1 Newsletter for the White Eagle Lodge - Star Centre South West January 2019 No. 35 Co-ordinator: Tony Ward-Willis, 18 Wilton Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SA Tel: whiteeaglesouthwest@gmail.com Dear Brothers and Members in the South West, White Eagle has given us the Star as a symbol of perfection to focus on, and over the years I have tried to hold the Star in my thoughts and during meditation. Recently I tried putting White Eagle s teaching to use and not only was I surprised by the results but it taught me a lesson. Some of you may know I work on a building site, and this year I am overseeing building eight homes in a village in the depths of Dorset. Our ground-workers are lead by an old foreman, a cantankerous, moaning, cranky and angry individual, who has made life hell for all of us on site. His anger often boils over and he is painful to be around. It is like being trapped in a lift with a porcupine, you spend all your time trying to avoid it! After a long while I realised he was not upset with me but was just expressing his anger with the world to anyone and everyone. I started to wonder what had happened in his life to cause this, and discovered feelings of compassion for him. Out of the blue came the thought hold him in the Star which I did. The result was miraculous for the very next day he changed. I often hold him in the Star and he is now so much more pleasant and happy. I feel the Star light dissolved the tensions between us all and allowed his gentle true self to emerge. There is nothing, no problem, no difficulty, no limitation, which cannot be overcome by the Star of Bethlehem, the Star of Christ shining in your heart. The Star of Bethlehem is the Star of love, the Star of peace not a static peace, but a dynamic and powerful peace White Eagle I think one of the many great gifts White Eagle has given us is the knowledge of and training in Contact Healing. Having been trained many years ago, I use the healing ritual to help my family and close friends, and have found the results remarkable. This year everyone will have the opportunity to learn more about this healing gift, to be able to help those dear to you and your friends. We are holding two mornings devoted to contact healing, in Devon and Somerset, open to all brothers, members and contact healers. If you would like to know more and may wish to train as a contact healer do come along. It would be nice to think if we had sufficient numbers we could arrange a training course here in the South West. As you may have heard the Trustees have approved the proposal by Caroline and Theresa to establish a centre in Devon. If you would like to be involved and support this project, please come to the open day at Ilsington on Sunday January 13th at 11o clock, when Jenny the Lodge Mother will be with us. Our brothers and members in Cornwall are often in my thoughts. It is in my mind to hold an open day in Truro or Falmouth in the autumn, and if anyone would like to help make this a reality please contact me. Everyone, wherever you may live in the three counties of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset are part of White Eagles family here in the South West. Tony Ward-Willis 1

2 White Eagle Star Centre South West. Dear Brothers, Members and Friends. As you will now be aware our Lodge Trustees have given the go-ahead, with provisos, for the establishment of a Centre of Light for the south-west, allocating 60% of Charmian s bequest. We have acknowledged their letter and thanked them for taking the time to consider carefully all aspects of our proposal and to have come up with a practical solution which should appeal to everyone. We would also like to thank all who have shared our vision and supported us in whatever way. Especially we thank White Eagle and the Masters of Light for their guidance, and know that plans will continue to unfold according to Divine Will. We are positive that this proposed new Centre will dovetail quite nicely with all our established activities in the south-west. As recommended, while searching for a suitable property, we plan to run some White Eagle activities in rented accommodation. In this regard, as we are at the start of our venture, plus aware of the cost of renting rooms, we will plan these very carefully. Details will be found within this newsletter. Caroline and Theresa. NEWTON ABBOT AREA ACTIVITIES facilitated by Caroline and Theresa, in advance of the new Centre, meeting on the 2 nd and 4 th Friday of the month : 1.30pm ABSENT HEALING GROUP (At the first session on March 22 nd there will be an introduction to the White Eagle way of Absent Healing for those interested in joining a group). 2.30pm - 4.pm. MEDITATION and WELL-BEING 3-5 minimum donation please. CONTACT HEALING will be available. DATES for first 6 months of 2019: March 22 nd. April 12 th (nothing Easter week). May 10 th and 24 th. June 14 th and 28 th. July 12 th. VENUE THE COURTENAY CENTRE, KINGSTEIGNTON ROAD NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON. TQ12 2QA There is on-site parking and busses stop outside. CONTACTS AND ENQUIRIES Caroline Harris Tel: caroline.harris198@btinternest.com Theresa Luscombe Tel: theresaluscombe@hotmail.co.uk 2

3 EARTH HEALING DAY AT HEMBURY FORT 16th October 2018 We were a small group of dedicated White Eaglers for this special Earth Healing day. We met at Buckfast Abbey car park for car share up to Hembury Fort. Our group consisted of Caroline, Theresa, Mary, Lynne, Christina and Bill a perfect SixPointed Star. Sadly Margaret who was originally to be the facilitator for the day, was unable to join us due to personal circumstances, but we know that her heart was with us. Also we felt the presence of our dear friend Charmian who passed at Christmas 2017 and who never missed an Earth Healing day. We were blessed with a fine day as we drove up to Hembury Fort car park. As we entered the ancient woodland we were under the blessing of The Star. Caroline and Theresa were our guides as we processed in silence along a familiar route through the woods until we reached a wondrous old oak tree close to the ancient Hill-Fort. From here we began our perambulation around the Mound, linking with the great Angels of the Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, at each of the four compass points. We ascended the steps to the top of the Mound where at its central point we performed our beautiful Earth Healing Ceremony linking with our friends in Cornwall and Somerset. We left a pure white and pink quartz crystal within the area for a blessing and gift for the little people. I believe we all felt a strong connection with the Planetary Angels and Masters of the Light. We had our picnic lunch sitting underneath the protective branches of the old oak as there was a high wind and rain was threatening. This was followed by some chanting and drumming. Our day drew to a close with a visit to the community tea rooms in the nearby village of Holne, and to its ancient church with amazing ancient yew trees in the churchyard. Thank you to everyone for sharing such a special day. The photos are by courtesy of our lovely sister Lynne. Caroline 7th October 2018 Our White Eagle day in Plymouth began with Margaret O bringing us under the Star; then Lynne linked us into the angelic creative stream with White Eagle s beautiful words from Walking with the Angels : Angels of music draw close to those who call on them. When you know how to call on these angelic beings they can pour into you creative power, which enables you to express more readily the music of your soul. So also with literature and painting, or with any of the creative arts. Lorraine led the morning s first session giving us a very interesting insight into Sacred Belly Dancing. She included an understanding of its early origins, to promote and maintain the health and unity of women, rather than just as a form of entertainment. Continued on next page 3

4 She then went on to give a thorough demonstration, and then guided us through some moves which were actually much harder to put into practice than they looked! Wearing a colourful array of costumes she had brought along, helped us to feel the part, and we all had so much fun whilst being accompanied by her husband Steve, keeping rhythm on the Jambe drum. The whole room was filled with a colourful and energising vibrancy. Thank you Lorraine for sharing your wonderful teaching skills with us! Theresa Sound gave our White Eagle day a big zing... it both punctuated and stimulated our creative flow. A session of rhythm work on a variety of drums, a shake of rattles and a waterfall of rain stick began in some cacophony before merging into a united, harmonious beat. Sound healer Brian led a meditation centred on a huge symphonic gong, rising and falling in its intensity, contrasted by the gentle ting of singing bowls and the shifting tones of a 528 Hz wah wah bar... while the Ocean Drum brought waves of evocative ebb and flow into the room and into our consciousness. This was an energising if sometimes challenging experience! Lynne Prior to lunch, at noon, Margaret O led us in sending out the light with our healing thoughts. This was followed by a lovely Meditation with the Angels led by Mary. Lunch was a delicious adventure in sampling the wonderful dishes of food which everyone had brought to share. Some of us sat outside on a low wall enjoying lunch in the sunshine. Myra s little Poodle, Lucy, thoroughly approved of this and managed to get quite a few small titbits! Theresa led us in the Tree of Light breathing exercises after lunch which everyone joined in with and enjoyed. Next on the agenda was our creative time making Angels out of card which will be used as decorations for our Christmas gathering. A period of busyness as card, tape and glue were put to good use. Steve then showed us some Qi Gong and led us in some Qi Gong exercises. For many this was something new to learn about and very much appreciated. Margaret O closed this incredibly interesting and fun day with prayer when the time came. Our last activity of the day was tea and delicious flap-jack and cake before everything was tidied up and all left for their homes. Thank you everyone for coming and joining in the activities. 4

5 White Eagle UK Leaders Conference 22/09/18 to 26/09/18 I was taken aback when Tony, our SW co-ordinator, asked me if I d like to attend the Conference in his place as unfortunately he was unable to go. Then, I welcomed the opportunity to meet many of the UK Leaders and learn about their experiences in their very different Regions. Introductions and a few words about one s area started proceedings on Sat evening in New Lands lounge. Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the array of smiling leaders (15!), I was glad to recognize some from Retreats/events going back years! Lovely to meet up again with Margaret from Scotland co-representing the Glasgow Daughter Lodge leader with Janette; Derek from Ireland & Northern Ireland, Pat from Thames Valley Star Centre and with our neighbour Bea from Avon Star Centre. It was very special to meet Rozita (our Deputy Lodge Mother) again from the Swedish Lodge. Over the next three days it was fascinating to gain an in-depth picture of other Regions Star Centre/Daughter Lodges experiences, both joyful and challenging! (note coloured Map outlining the borders of our difference Regions.) I d always felt that our long triangular South West Area presented us with difficulties of meeting regularly & maintaining good communications but discovered that the Region of Wales has even more challenges! Each morning commenced with an opening attunement, then an individual programme for the day, particularly featuring one and a half hour to two hour Question & Answer Sessions (often running over time!) On Sunday morning the water-damaged Temple forlorn in heavy rain but Jenny & Rozita together most beautiful Harvest Service which lifted us all etheric realms under the shining rays of the Star, above, around and within us. looked gave a up into blazing Early afternoon Anna gave an inspiring talk on peace; peace being a dynamic power, in the fully packed Temple Meeting room, followed by Jeremy encouraging us to write an individual Prayer for Peace to be collected together and carried up a mountain by a local member. The afternoon continued with the first of the Question and Continued on next page At the breakfast table. Rozita Deputy Lodge Mother 5 Jennifer North West region

6 Memories White Eagle Open Day at Newlands Jeremy leading a sing-a-long Ylana Hayward and Jenny Dent Two Lodge Mothers enjoying the day. Wow, what a bubble! The tepee The second-hand book stall. Leader s Conference continued Answer sessions punctuated with lively discussion; a pool of highly valuable information/ experiences emerged. Much input was provided by Colum & Cathy from the London Lodge with their very special experiences over the years. What vital service they give radiating the Light of the Star from London, our capital city. Derek, Ireland & Northern Ireland Pat, Thames Valley Region & Ruth, Reading Region On the last morning Anna gave us a very comprehensive teach-in on the W E Lodge website with its Members support tab; Regional Centres pages, including Events; definitely worth exploring the site at regular intervals! In the afternoon Jason (Wilson) as Chair of the Trustees presented an interesting summary of the role of the Trustees. In the brief spare time for reflection I walked the Cross -within-the Circle field and spent a little time in Ylana s Rose garden by the Temple, delighted to find some still in bloom. When departure morning arrived I felt it had been a privilege to share those few conference days with the Co-ordinators/Leaders who are all so dedicated to the White Eagle work and put in a tremendous amount of time and effort. Margaret Oliver, Plymouth. THE WAY OF THE DISCIPLE And how, you ask, are we to walk the spiritual path? We answer: Say little; love much; give all; judge no-one; aspire to all that is pure and good and keep on keeping on. 6

7 A White Eagle Afternoon of Well-Being On 11 th October 2018 Caroline and Theresa facilitated a special White Eagle afternoon at the Courtenay Centre in Newton Abbot. We felt inspired to open up White Eagle s Message of Love to those in our local community. Unfortunately we were unable to advertise it in Smoke Signals for our members because it wasn t due out until the end of the year. However, we did contact a few local White Eagle friends, some of whom were able to join us. We had an amazing response with twenty-two happy attendees. The room we had was in a community centre, but we set it up as a beautiful sanctuary. We covered an altar table with a pure white cloth on which we placed a Candle, 2 vases of Flowers, a blue stained-glass Star, plus a Let the Light Shine A5 leaflet in a photo frame. At the far end of the room on a table, we laid out a green cloth with an angel design, on which we put another stained-glass Star and a stained-glass Heart; both in rose pink with some more flowers. Here we had a variety of White Eagle leaflets and brochures which Clair from New Lands had kindly posted to us. The chairs were set in a circle. The whole room looked welcoming and inviting. By about 1.30pm some early attendees had arrived who joined in helping us with the preparations. There was a great deal of camaraderie and love. Our afternoon began at 2pm and finished at 4pm with a twenty minute break for refreshments. Our activities included: An introduction to the White Eagle Lodge and White Eagle, a Sun/Star Visualisation to help with Stress and for Self-Healing, Chair Yoga, the Tree of Light and a Creative Meditation which was preceded by some gentle music, plus time for questions. Although the day finished at 4.00pm many stayed on for another cup of tea and cake, which one of our lovely participants brought. It was a very happy and special day, and confirmed our realisation of the need for the offering of White Eagle s activities to the wider community. There was positive feedback from the Attendance Forms which all our participants signed. Theresa and I felt it was a joy to be able to facilitate such an afternoon. As a result of this, we have been approached by Newton Abbot Library to run a similar White Eagle Well-Being afternoon in January 2019 for their Active Life Active Mind month. We are booked in for 11 th January at 2.00pm. It will be advertised in their Activities Brochure and White Eagle members would be most welcome to attend. The session will finish at 3.30pm with the opportunity to have refreshments in their in-house café afterwards. Caroline Harris A Happy New Year Taken from White Eagle s The Way Of The Sun When each New Year comes it is the custom for you to wish each other happiness, health and success; for then everyone feels in his heart that a fresh page is opening, with the past relegated to the background. You hope that in this New Year your life will develop harmoniously and happily. Hope springs eternal in the human heart, because it is of the spirit. The spirit, which is the son of God, is eternal; and because it is eternal it always speaks to the soul of hope, of happiness. And so we say, in this New Year, look to the spirit; let the spirit guide you in all your undertakings. Be true to your innermost light, and you will create heaven and know complete happiness on earth. Do not dismiss what we say with the excuse that it is no use only one person making the effort. The way to bring a golden age on earth is for every individual to be true to the light and spirit of Christ within them. Put this into practice in your lives, and you will be amazed at the results. 7

8 Christmas Gathering and Service 02 December 2018 What a beautiful day we had at Ilsington for our Christmas Social. Margaret Oliver started the day by welcoming everyone and bringing us all under the Star. We dedicated the carol It came Upon a Midnight Clear to our sister, Marion, who passed into the spirit life this year. The singing was led by both Loraine and Theresa on their recorders. This was followed by the singing of O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells. The former bringing back memories of Charmian whose passing we had dedicated this carol to at last year s Christmas Gathering. Lynne very bravely divided the group into quarters and organised us all in singing Angels Calling in a round. After a shaky start we were able to do it and very nice it sounded too! Following hot on Lynne s heels came Lorraine who taught us all how to do an Egyptian Walk. We were soon walking around the circle with knees slightly bend and hips moving in the correct way for this particular fun experience! Thanks go to Lorraine for opening our eyes to the Egyptian Walk. Just prior to our refreshment break Myra read out a piece on Christmas which had been dictated by her guide. Following the refreshments Margaret focused us under the Star at noon then Caroline read out The Prayer For Humanity. It was then Steve s turn to lead us in some Qi Gong moves which revolved around breathing. Afterwards Tony mentioned a philosophical subject which generated a short discussion before we all broke for lunch. Thanks go to everyone for bringing such a delicious feast for us to share. Lunch over we prepared for our Christmas service. With Lorraine and Theresa providing music, everyone lit a candle and in twos walked into the circle to place it on the central table. We then stood by our chairs waiting until all had placed their candles prior to sitting. Everyone joined in the reading which was passed around the circle, all reading one sentence each. Margaret then led us in a beautiful Christmas meditation following which we closed our chakras before we enjoyed a festive hymn. Myra then gave a short reading from The Way Of The Sun and told everyone what she had seen clairvoyantly with many of the White Brotherhood joining us from the spirit world. Our final event of the day was the drawing of the raffle! Steve 2 did this in tremendous style and managed to have everyone in fits of laughter. Thank you to all who came and participated so freely during the day. Devon Spring Walk Saturday 27 th April 10.30am 3.30pm/4.00pm Meet at the Steamer Quay Car Park in Totnes (paying), where toilets are available. Buses will take you to the Seven Stars by Totnes Bridge and we can connect with you there if you wish. Our walk of approximately four miles will leave Totnes following the River Dart, via Baltic Wharf into lovely woodland, connecting to the old Sharpham carriage drive, then inland to the pretty hamlet of Ashprington and return. There is the option of diverting to Sharpham Vineyard and café. Please bring a packed lunch. Although the terrain should be good, we do suggest walking boots or strong shoes. Any problems on the day or queries beforehand please use Theresa s mobile: Please send booking form to Caroline Harris. 8

9 PLYMOUTH AREA GROUP Open Meditation last Friday of the month at 11.00am. Please contact Lorraine, Lynne or Margaret for address & parking details. All Welcome! Dates & Meeting place: January to July DATE Meeting At Tel 25 January Lorraine s, Saltash February Lynne s, Horrabridge March Margaret s, Plymouth April Lorraine s, Saltash May Lynne s, Horrabridge June Margaret s, Plymouth July Lorraine s, Saltash Sunday May 5th The Soul of Britain An astrological retreat day with Simon Bentley. How does the current global situation affect the soul of Britain? Are we seeing a once mighty and proud nation starting to experience humility? If, as our prayer for humanity seeks, the Rose of divine love is to bloom in Britain and bring healing to the world, what are we learning from present experiences to help forward that goal? Open to all; suitable for those who know nothing about astrology as well as those who do. 10am for 10.30am start 4pm Please bring a vegetarian plate for the bring and share lunch. Please also send booking form to Margaret Oliver. Retreat Days 2019 Saturday June 1st Our Sacred Earth A Retreat Day with Caroline Harris and Theresa Luscombe. Come and celebrate Mother Earth with Meditation, Music, Drumming, Sacred Dance, Poetry etc. (Bring a drum or musical instrument if you wish plus maybe a few words) 10am for start 4pm. Please bring a vegetarian plate for the bring and share lunch. Please also send booking form to Caroline Harris The Courtenay Centre, Newton Abbot Sunday November 3rd The Magic of Healing Jeremy Hayward offers a day giving varied perspectives on learning and growing through White Eagle s healing work, both Absent and Contact. He will talk about the spiritual Sun that White Eagle so often invokes when speaking of healing, and also share human stories from his own experience of the Absent Healing work. Come and delve more deeply into this important part of our work as a community of spirit. 10am for 10.30am start 4pm Please bring a vegetarian plate for the bring and share lunch. Please also send booking form to Margaret Oliver. 9

10 Dates for your Diary 2019 January 20th, February 17th Brotherhood Forum 12.30pm March 17th Earth Healing Service pm Brotherhood Forum April 14th Contact Healing pm Brotherhood service pm April 27th Devon Spring Walk 10 am 3.30pm / 4 pm Please see details on page 7 Please send booking form to Caroline Harris. May 5th The Soul of Britain An Astrological retreat day with Simon Bentley. Details on page 8 May 19th Contact Healing pm Brotherhood service pm June 1st Our Sacred Earth A retreat day celebrating of Mother Earth Further details on page 8 The Courtenay Centre June 16th Earth Healing Service 12.30pm Meditation July 21st September 15th Earth Healing Further details in July 2019 Smoke Signals October 20th November 3rd Perspectives on Healing With Jeremy Hayward Explore White Eagle s approach to Healing Further details on page 8 November 17th Meditation pm Brotherhood service pm December 1st 10am for 10.30am start 3pm Christmas Gathering & Service Please bring vegetarian food to share for lunch Please use Booking Form or Myra December 15th Earth Healing Service, pm West Monkton Brotherhood day bookings, please phone Tony on Ilsington Brotherhood day bookings, please phone Steph on , Old Town Hill, Ilsington, Devon TQ13 9RG, A3259, Monkton, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8NE The Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 2QA 10

11 Around the Groups Bristol East & Bath Contact Healing by arrangement. Meditation (members only) monthly. Absent Healing Group, alternate Thursdays 2pm Reading and Discussion, monthly, Fridays 2pm Contact Olive on for details Bristol South (Knowle) Absent Healing Group, Wednesday eve, 8.00pm Contact healing by appointment Monthly meditation and contact healing - open to all. Prompt 11am start on the second Sunday of each month at the Theosophical Society, 14 Tyndalls Park Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PY. No charge, although donations are welcome. Contact Bea on Paignton, Devon Absent Healing / Meditation group. Fortnightly on a Friday at 2.00pm. Contact Theresa on Plymouth, Devon Following the closure of the Plympton group Margaret Oliver is happy to keep in touch with White Eagle members and friends. Contact Margaret ( address available) Tregonnin, Helston, Cornwall Brotherhood Service Mondays 7.15 pm prompt; following which there is an Absent Healing Service. Open Service on 2nd Wednesday of each month. Contact Healing by request. Contact Jill Warden on Melksham, Wiltshire Meditation every 3rd Wednesday at 8pm Absent Healing Group every Wednesday (except 3rd) at 8pm. Contact Gill Butler on Now be happy, be filled with joy and look forward into the light. Live and move in that golden eternal light, and know that nothing can hurt you. The only reality is the light, is God, is love Registered White Eagle Contact Healers Jean Bean offers healing in the Honiton area and would be able to visit. Tel: Bea Hansen offers healing in Bristol. Tel: Maggy Payne offers healing in her home sanctuary near Glastonbury / Hambridge or to visit locally. Tel: Olive Thompson, Bristol, offers healing in her home. Tel: Jill Warden offers healing in Helston, Cornwall Tel: Stephanie Wilson offers healing in her home in Teignmouth. Tel: Caroline Harris offers healing in her home in Kingsteigton. Tel: Contact healing, like absent healing, is offered free of charge within the White Eagle tradition. From the patients perspective, healing is a natural, heart centred way of receiving therapeutic support - and the healer works in a way that is unobtrusive on any belief system the patient may hold. Quiet Mind phone line Sometimes it feels good to hear White Eagle s teaching read out loud rather than going to the printed page You can ring our Quiet Mind phone line 24 hours a day to hear two or three White Eagle sayings shared by a friendly voice from New Lands. Enjoy, when you want to feel connected! Calls on our new 0844 line are charged at 5p per minute (UK) and the recordings, which are changed regularly, last two to three minutes. Please let Myra know if: Any groups who would like to be mentioned here have been omitted or You are a registered White Eagle Contact Healer and you are willing to have your contact details printed here. Any of your group or healing details change. Editor: Myra Bowman Tel: myra.bowman@gmail.com Please submit all contributions in Microsoft Word format 2010 or earlier if possible, alternatively as an . Thank you. 11