As many of you already know, I have been published in Texas metaphysical magazines for many years, including primarily the "Indigo Sun," www.indigosun.com,  plus the now defunct "Emerging Lifestyles."  And now I have just been published for the first time in an international journal, called the "Sedona Journal of Emergence."  I am using a pen name, Lotus Fire.  The article is channeled material from the Archangel Gabriel. 

This magazine can be purchsed at Barnes and Noble, Borders, (plus BodyMind and Soul, and Metaphysical Matrix in Houston), as well as at most metaphysically oriented bookstores worldwide.  Or you can subscribe to either the print version or the online version: www.sedonajournal.com

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Lois' Book Recommendation:

Right now I am reading a great book by Wayne Teasdale called "The Mystic Heart."  In it he offers a beautiful description of the difference between religious and spiritual.  Here is a little taste:

"Spirituality is a way of life that affects and includes every moment of existence...The spiritual person is committed to growth as an essential, ongoing life goal..."

"Many religious people depend on institutions - their church, synagogue, temple or mosque - to make their decisions.  Rather than looking for inner direction, they shape their spiritual lives through conformity to external piety.  They seem to lack the ability and desire to stand on their own two feet.  Spirituality draws us into the depths of our being, where we come face to face with ourselves, our weaknesses, and with ultimate mystery.  Many understandably prefer to avoid this frightening prospect by sinking into external religiosity and the safe routines of liturgy or ritual. A genuinely spiritual person passionately commits to this inner development. He or she knows that life is a spiritual journey, and that each of us must take this journey alone, even while surrounded by loved ones."

Teasdale, who started his spiritual path as a Catholic lay monk, also states that it is possible to be spiritual and relilgious, although most "religious" folks are not necessarily spiritual.  And of course, spiritual people are not necessarily religious.  I do recommend this book!

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And speaking of spiritual, folks, I am teaching a class in Shamanism this Saturday, December 13th. (9 am to 2 pm).  If interested in learning more, go to the shamanism tab under "Healilngs" on the lefthand side of this page.  Cost of this class is $222.00.  I only offer this particular class a couple of times a year.  Let me know if you want to attend this one. 713.334.5486

To find about my other classes that are currently scheduled, go to the "Calendar" page of this website.

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Reminder: the full moon in Gemini is December 12. (Full moons are always in the opposite sign from where the sun is at the moment.) I hope all of you are aware of "Children of the Sun" and their collective grid-firing meditations on the new and full moons each month.  This is something we each can do at home alone (or in a group if you create one!) and contribute immensely toward the creation of Heaven on Earth. If not, here is a link to the website: www.childrenofthesun.tv

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Luminous Blessings,
Lois