NEWS, VIEWS AND VISIONS FROM T.P.A. SYRACUSE TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION...SYRACUSE, NEW YORK FOUNDED 1979 www.tpasyracuse.yolasite.com IN THE SPIRIT VOLUME 30 NUMBER 9 NOVEMBER, 2014 Join TPA s Facebook Page for last minute updates and much more! Potluck Dinner Preparation: 6:00-6:20 Potluck Dinner: 6:20-7:10 Meditation / Community Meeting 7:10-7:30 Presentation: 7:30 Closing Circle Location: RoseHeart Center 5900 North Burdick St., Suite 201, East Syracuse 315-243-1828 www.gatekeeperguidance.com.coming from Syracuse and points west - take 690 E to exit 16-17 for Rt. 635 and East Syracuse. The exit ramp forks, keep left to East Syracuse/Rt. 635 (exit 16N-17). Another fork, keep left to East Syracuse and Bridge St. Then keep to the right to East Syracuse (exit 17)/ Bridge St. At the light turn left onto Bridge St. (will become Rt. 290). Go 2.7 miles. through several lights, until you come to North Burdick St. Turn right onto No. Burdick St. Go 200 feet and turn left into parking lot, then take immediate right to upper parking area. Go through door in the center, and enter main lobby. Turn left, 2nd door on the left is Suite 201. Coming from Fayetteville and points east - take Rt. 5/E.Genesee St. going west, through Fayetteville (turning left at the Friendly s), continue straight down Rt 5 towards Town Commons. At the bottom of the hill, turn right onto North Burdick St. About a mile, at the light turn right to stay on North Burdick St. Go about 9/10s of a mile, turn right, then immediate right into the upper parking lot. Go through door in the center, and enter main lobby. Turn left, 2nd door on the left is Suite 201. There are signs at the driveway, the directory in the main lobby, and by our door. Donation: $5.00 Soul Journeys - Exploring The Afterlife Kiki Waldron, CH, CI This presentation explores The Interim State of Existence. Where are we when we are not incarnated in a human body? What kind of experiences do we have when we are in the spiritual realms? What about guides, soul family, soul mates? If we are cocreators in our Life Plan or Blue Print for each lifetime, how does this process happen? This class is based on the work of Dr. Michael Newton, author of Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls. It also includes some of the wisdom and information available through the books by Dr. Raymond Moody, Dr. Kenneth Ring, Bruce Goldberg, and others who focus their research on Near Death Experiences. Dr. Newton focused his more than 40 years of work on exploring what we, as soul beings, experience when we are not in a human incarnation. Virginia Waldron is certified in Dr. Newton s techniques, known as Life Between Lives Regression. She has worked with clients since 2004 using these very powerful and unique techniques, and will share what she has learned through many Life Between Lives Regressions about what happens to our soul when we leave the frail human body behind! Virginia is a certified hypnotist who is also certified in past life regression and life between lives. She is a certified instructor in hypnosis through the National Guild of Hypnotists, and she teaches a professional program in Past Life Regression accredited through the International Board of Regression Therapy. She has a private practice in East Syracuse, at The RoseHeart Center, a holistic center for alternative modalities, in East Syracuse. She is also the Director of The RoseHeart Center. Email: gatkepr@dreamscape.com
Use the Akasha to Open Up to Spirit Jesse By now, many of you may have heard of the Akashic Records, but you may not know what they are or how they relate to your life. Some of my clients have reported trying to understand the Akashic Records, but found that the language was too vague or mystical for them to understand. For the sake of brevity and clarity, I am going to offer a beginner s look into the awe-inspiring and true immensity of the Akashic Records. You may be in for quite a surprise as we take an initial look at the power of this ancient force. It is considered by those who study it to be likened to the DNA of all life of all that is known and unknown within the entire universe. That s a really big thought and for many generations it remained the study of a select group of mystics and scholars. Due to the many changes now taking place in our world, such knowledge is beginning to find its way to anyone who seeks it with a pure and genuine heart. To begin, the word akasha comes from the Sanskrit word meaning space or unlimited sky. The record of this vast, dimensional energy is a collection of all knowledge and all creation from before time. It is difficult for the finite mind of a human being to grasp the astounding depth of true infinity, but this is the basis for the Akashic Records: all emotion, experience and thought is recorded in this source. Hence the term: Akashic Records. In the mainframe of the Akashic Record all that your spirit has ever experienced or ever will encounter is written and recorded in the infinity of the Akasha. This is also true for every living creature or every sentient being that ever existed or will exist. This force, this record is an actual collective of energy that can best be embraced through the simplest of prayers or meditations. While it is as simple as a child s prayer, to fully understand its immense knowledge and wisdom would take eons of life experiences. This does not mean, however, that it is too great of a concept to grasp or aid you as your move forward in your journey. If you accept the concept of one Universal and Infinite Source, then it becomes easier to understand the connection you experience with those who are chosen as your soul companions or your soulmates. All energy is flowing in and out of the Akasha and we blend our energies with those who help to purify and strengthen this all-encompassing source. For many people, connecting with the Akasha may seem quite familiar. It is the reason that you may be reading this article with such curiosity or the reason you are drawn to things of a spiritual nature. It is familiar because it is the essence of your soul and the continuation of all that you are, will be and ever have been. Connecting with this force is often accidental for many people. You may recall a time when you had experienced an epiphany or a complete shift in your way of thinking about a subject. In one instant of complete clarity of mind and spirit, you were changed forever. Trying to recreate such an experience will fail because to touch such power is to do so in a truly organic and natural fashion. As the Buddhist say, It is the knowing without knowing and the seeing without seeing. It simply happens in its own time and it leaves you forever illuminated and elevated. Training your mind and heart to be open to those moments is the best way to bring you closer to the awareness of the Akasha. Spend time every day in quiet stillness of the mind and body. Find a prayer or a meditation that quiets your mind and centers your soul. Turn off the daily grind and allow the power of the Infinite to soothe you into being fully conscious in your life. Most of us move so quickly through our lives that we do not connect with the power that is all around us at all times. All the answers to all the questions you have ever sought are already within your reach. You have created the questions and, in turn, you already know the answers. Quiet your soul and listen to what you already know. This is the beginning of understanding the Infinite the Akashic Records.
..At left you see a photo of me glowing and a bit in shock at the surprise I received at the last TPA meeting. I was gifted with the beautiful engraved and brass-covered journal (matching pen!) and lovely cards expressing appreciation one containing a large check as an additional Thank you. And my big THANK YOU goes out to all of you who secretly contributed to this unexpected but very appreciated! tribute. It means a great deal to me. It can sometimes be an onerous task, but the occasional thank-yous make it all worthwhile....joanne and John Verone s presentation on Tips and Suggestions for Alleviating Pain received many enthusiastic accolades from a very appreciative audience. The tips were practical, usually inexpensive, proven over time, and accompanied by hands-on demonstrations and numerous handouts. Joanne and John made the arrangements for the venue at the Emmanual Episcopal Church in East Syracuse and this worked out very well. We had lots of nice open space for them to demonstrate their fabulous techniques (See pictures on last page.) Besides all this other preparation, they still had time to contribute a large delicious pumpkin pie...we welcomed many new people to this meeting. It was a pleasure to meet Robin Gross, Shirley Pickard, Theresa Domacowski, Sharon Bubniak and Lee Riddell. Many of you met Lee recently as a main presenter at the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Pachamama Symposium. She and Sue are grateful that many of you are continuing your involvement with the important environmental work of this symposium. The leaders of this symposium were unanimous in exclaiming that this was the best symposium they have yet held. And they attributed that to the active involvement of our TPA members who attended..we also were glad to see Beth and Loren Miller with whom many of us have had a connection but we haven t seen in awhile. And it was a delight to have not only Cathleen Kelly present but her husband Michael Newman as well. Cathleen provided a very delicious vegetarian squash entre. Cathleen has lots of such recipes. She used to own an organic restaurant and has published a book of her recipes called Speedy Greens: Organic Restaurant Recipes for Healthier Living.Kate Farrar, Joe Thompson, Nancy and Dale Gallagher and Dave Cummings were also on hand..a new tradition may have begun: A raffle was held for the chance to win a copy of Sue Savion s new book, Quoting Matilda, and for gift certificates from John and Joanne Verone for some of their services. The next meeting will again feature a raffle including Sue s book and other items..please join Sue Savion at her upcoming book talk and signing event to be held Saturday, November 29th from 3:30-5:00 in the sanctuary at May Memorial UU on East. Genesee. Her book may make an excellent holiday gift for feminists in your lives and as inspiration for all others. Lee Riddell signing in.
..Comments from the last TPA meeting: From: Beth and Loren Miller: Just wanted to write a note to say THANK YOU so much for inviting Loren and me to attend last month s TPA meeting. To say the least we had a fabulous time! Everyone was warm and welcoming, and the food was delicious! I was inspired by the gifts of the heart all the members brought to the table, and felt so lucky that Loren and I both won a raffle prize! [ a massage session from the Verones and a copy of Sue Savion s new book, Quoting Matilda.]I was also impressed that the group took time to acknowledge Susan Savion s tireless contributions to the group, in particular for her work on the newsletter. It is so important to acknowledge one another s efforts!!...since the meeting, Loren and I have been incorporating several of the affordable, practical and helpful suggestions that Joanne and John Verone shared with us during their presentation on holistic health. Their hands-on approach and sense of humor truly made the evening fun! We learned a lot!...loren has yet to arrange his appointment for his ear candling, (his raffle prize) but he will soon, once his schedule gets a clearing. And I have been thoroughly enjoying Susan Savion s book Quoting Matilda (my prize). We eagerly look forward to attending future meetings. Thank you again a hundred times. Warmly, Beth Miller Beth Miller gifted all of us with yummy gourds from her garden. From: Robin Gross: Hi Nancy, totally enjoyed my first TPA mtg. My massage therapist Joanne Verone invited me. Joanne and her husband John (also a massage therapist) did an excellent job presenting alternative methods to treat pain other than drugs. I most enjoyed the interaction between Joanne, John and the members during their teaching. We had a delicious potluck dinner. I look forward to attending my next mtg. Next Meeting: December 13, 2014 Holiday Party at Sue s Home
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