"DEEKSHA"
or "Energy Transfer"
An acquaintance of mine from Austin named Tim Price is coming to the Hot Pink Lotus on March 22nd at 6:30 pm to offer a specific form of spiritual initiation. He is coming because to the best of his knowledge, no one in Houston is doing this kind of initiation yet. He went to India and was given the ability to transfer to others the "seeds of enlightenment," by Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma. He feels that this is his spiritual calling, and is initiating as many people as he can.
Here are some links to the websites of the Twin Avatars, Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma, in India who initiated Tim and his friend, Michelle. Tim and Michelle will be doing the initiations together at the Hot Pink Lotus.
http://www.trueawakening.org/
http://www.onenessuniversity.org/
Please let me know if you feel that you want to come to this event. (713.526.4979) Space is limited. Tim is asking a suggested Love Offering of $30.00. Give more if you can, or as much as you can if you do not have $30.00 at this time. He is coming from Austin and would like to cover his travel expenses. He hopes that at some point, someone in Houston will feel called to go to India and receive this initiation from Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma, the Twin Avatars who initiated him, and that they can then take over the job of initiating people in Houston.
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Some Herb Facts
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a well-known herb to health-conscious consumers. It is high in nutrients, which are drawn into the plant from deep in the soil. The richest land source of trace minerals, the roots of Alfalfa plants have been known to reach as much as thirty feet deep! The leaves of the alfalfa plant are rich in minerals and nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and carotene. They are also a source of protein, vitamin E and vitamin K. Alfalfa has been used by the Chinese since the sixth century to treat kidney stones, and to relieve fluid retention and swelling. Alfalfa nourishes the digestive, skeletal, glandular, and urinary systems. Alfalfa contains chlorophyll, which is renowned for its cleansing qualities.
Bilberry
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) contains nutrients that protect eyes from eyestrain or fatigue, and can improve circulation to the eyes. When British Royal Air Force pilots During World War II ate Bilberry preserves before night missions and discovered that their night vision improved afterwards, this herb was investigated and found to be very beneficial for the eyes. Bilberry works by improving the microcirculation and regeneration of retinal purple, a substance required for good eyesight. It is believed that this property is related to the high amount of proanthocyanidins, a type of flavonoid that tends to prevent capillary fragility and strengthen the capillaries which nourish the eyes. Other properties appear to assist in thinning the blood and stimulating the release of vasodilators. Anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant, also lowers blood pressure, reduces clotting and improves blood supply to the nervous system. Anthocyanosides support and enhance the health of collagen structures in the blood vessels of the eyes, thus aiding in the development of strong healthy capillaries that can carry vital nutrients to eye muscles and nerves. Bilberry has long been a remedy for poor vision and "night blindness." Clinical tests have indicated that oral administration of bilberry tends to improve visual accuracy in healthy people and can help those with eye disorders such as pigmentosa, retinitis, glaucoma, and myopia.
Licorice
Licorice root nutritionally supports the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, heart and spleen. This herb can soothe irritated mucous membranes and help the body get rid of unwanted mucus with its expectorant properties. Licorice Root has properties similar to cortisone and estrogen. It stimulates the adrenal glands and helps the body cope with stress
Passionflower
Passionflower has been used to help the body reduce anxiety, hysteria and nervousness by nourishing the nervous system. Passionflower has been traditionally used in both herbal and homeopathic medicine for pain, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, asthma and attention deficit disorder. In vitro experiments show that passicol, an alkaloid found in passionflower, kills a range of molds, yeasts, and bacteria.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto berry is said to nourish glandular tissue, and has been used by herbalists and others to nutritionally support the prostate gland. Oddly enough, it will also prevent most hair growth on chin and neck in post-menopausal women as well.
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And Lastly,
A Mulch Warning!
Here is one thing many of you may not know. Thanks to Hurricane Katrina there is a lot of wood debris in Louisiana. This wood debris is being ground up and sold as really, really cheap mulch, and not confined to Louisiana. And what is wrong with that ?
In ports, like New Orleans, transoceanic ships come in from all over the world, like China, even. They bring pests with them sometimes, including the Formosan termite, which is highly aggressive and can even dig through cement. They are large, eat quickly, and impossible to eradicate effectively. To get them out of a house you must treat under the ground and tent the house at the same time. And there is no guarantee they will not come back from a neighbors place.
So before you purchase any really cheap mulch this year, be sure you find out where it came from. Because trees infested with these termites are being ground up and shipped out as mulch. Here is a link to the Louisiana State University's Agricultural site, so you can read more.
http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/termites/
I know a little about Formosan termites because I owned a building on the Strand in Galveston in the '80's which was infested with the blasted things, and I talked with an entomologist at length. These bugs are a nightmare. I personally won't be going near any mulch this year. (Thanks to Marsha Green for bringing this to my attention.)
Blessings to you all,
Lois J. Wetzel
713.526.4979
www.hotpinklotus.com
