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Reflexology, or zone therapy, is a complementary therapy, intended for use alongside conventional medical care and not as a replacement. It is the practice of stimulating nerves on the feet, hands and ears, to supposedly encourage a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or to try to improve general health. Reflexology is most commonly performed on the feet, moving on to the hands and/or ears where physical restraints (contraindications), such as veruccas or fractures, apply.Reflexology practitioners do not advance a unified theory of their discipline. All practitioners believe that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that reflexology assists the self-healing process. Some practitioners believe these zones reflect energy (Qi), and that blockages of energy in the body are reflected through "grit" or "lumps" on the foot.Reflexology does not seek to diagnose or cure medical conditions, instead practitioners focus on imbalances in the life energy or Qi of the body. There are concerns over the efficacy of this treatment, and about the safety of using such a therapy instead of conventional medicine, which have resulted in studies to investigate reflexology.General ApplicationReflexologists apply pressure using their thumbs and fingers on "reflex zones" found on the feet and hands, which correspond to the different parts of the body.Reflexology is a widespread practice in Asia.It should be made clear that reflexology is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions, and is not a replacement for conventional medical practice.Professional treatment as defined by the Federation of Holistic Therapists All professional treatment will begin with a consultation, to assess the current physical condition of the client and to identify any contraindications.A practitioner will most likely sanitize the feet before beginning. (During the treatment, clients are only required to relax and expose their feet to the reflexologist.) This is often followed by application of oil or powder with some relaxation techniques and then the reflexology itself. Throughout the treatment, a practitioner will notice any imbalances reflected in the foot, working over those areas for longer to aid the restoration of energetic homeostasis. Some therapists will use hand as well as foot reflexology, some as an alternative if the foot is injured in some way.Treatment components can also include soft music, essential oil and soft lighting, although components vary considerably between practitioners and each will have their own method of working. A good practitioner will create an atmosphere that will relax and nurture a client.A treatment can be expected to last about one hour, although this may vary and will be discussed before treatment. The number and frequency of treatments may also be recommended by the practitioner.Self-ReflexologySelf-reflexology equipment for the feet, such as rollers, are available. Socks printed with reflex zone footmaps were developed based on reflexology - by wearing the socks, people can easily locate appropriate areas to apply pressure to. How-to books enabling people to perform the exercises by themselves are also available for self-help practice. Reflexologists advise caution in self-treatment, especially in cases of pregnancy or a chronic condition.

Thankful to Be Grateful for Gratitude

by: Lauren C. Gorgo



While I admittedly have many conflicting feelings about the history and celebration of Thanksgiving from the Native Indian perspective, I do honor the singular aspect of gratitude that is seldom remembered during this American holiday of selective-slaughtered feasting.

I apologize if my tone turns to disgust, but this Thanksgiving I dug deep to try to mask over the pain of truth thinking of a world of alter-egos fighting for domination, power and greed under the guise of gratitude.

And while I desperately tried to ignore the disdain in my heart for the overindulgence of an imbalanced sector of human society steeped in ignorance, I will go on to say that gratitude is undoubtedly a foundational element for the realization of our full human potential.

In addition, it is important to realize that all is exactly how it should be on earth so as many people as possible can awaken to change. Change is definitely the name of this new game.

Was this holiday a challenge to give thanks? Was this year even more difficult to turn a deaf ear or a blind eye?

If so, know that this is a very natural process of returning to full consciousness.

Having such a keen sense of the universal effects of energy can either hinder or help your experiences in life, greatly depending on how much discord you have released. And it is a difficult balance to uphold either way...no doubt.

You may also find at your particular stage of spiritual development that you are either completely capable of accepting others and situations for the way they are with detachment, or completely incapable of even being around any outworn remnants of the old paradigm. Maybe both....and what a better time to test your mettle than during the holidays.

Did you notice any played-out familial patterns or repeat cycles that may have glaringly emerged, tantalizing you to engage them? Did you bring any unresolved emotions to your turkey dinner? Did any one else? Did you find yourself swallowing swords of cutting truth for those who you knew could not handle it?

Notice any triggers ? Perhaps that one family member who's patterns of self-destruction became so obvious that you looked around the room wondering if anyone else was noticing the blatant transparency that you wish you could ignore? Did your past suddenly become very clear to you and the reason for all your own relentless results of unconscious karma?

Ahhh...the holiday mismatch of clashing frequencies.

On a less bitter note, the holidays are a great time to realize how far you've evolved when you notice how stuck others suddenly seem to be. Those people in our lives who choose to stay behind as pawns on our path mirroring our past behaviors suddenly seem revolting. Quite frankly, victimization is so 1990's and anyone who is still lacking the personal power to take hold of their own lives can leave the taste of sour yogurt in our mouths.

We are finally inhabiting a space of self-sovereignty and those energy rapists who lag behind and try to drain our life force can make us feel angry instead of compassionate. Frustrated instead of loving. Annoyed instead of forgiving. Why?

Because we are no where near this low vibration and density anymore and it is a natural process of selection that keeps us where we belong. It is the result of our new wiring and activated sensors of receptivity to what is aligned with our truth that keeps us in place. Anything that is out of alignment will feel downright awful as it should. Akin to an animal's instincts for survival, we need not mettle in any reality that is too dense for our well being.

There are so many misconceptions about "being spiritual" in spiritual communities....and one of my favorites to poke a stick at (aside from poverty consciousness) is the general consensus that a highly spiritual being will offer themselves piously to those who have not the strength to stand alone.

I touch on this in great detail in the 12 Steps to Discovering Your Divine Blueprint because the whole idea of selflessness has been misconstrued and designed to feed the religious, governmental and economic beast that inflated the outworn and patriarchal paradigm.

No more. The best thing you can do to help another in this new cycle penetrating our awareness is to become the truth, the power and to reflect what is possible for all in a detached way. When you do, those who see you...I mean really see you....will come rushing to understand your power. Those who don't see you will want to take it because they don't yet understand that it is their's to have.

Did you ever notice how you would give the shirt off your back to those who are living gratefully? Ever wonder why those who project themselves as needy turn you off?

It's pure science. In truth, gratitude is state of being, not an action. It is a rate of vibration that you inhabit when you have released mucho density. It is not a requirement to give thanks, it is the energetic result of achieving clarity and lightness of being.

Don't beat yourself up over your inability to reach out to those who smother you in victimization, it is not your job to save them. And each time you feel the urge to drop into density, ask yourself this...

Who helped you to find yourself?

If your being honest you will agree that only one person at a time can fit down the rabbit hole...but there are many who went before you and many who will follow.

This journey is singular one, but we do not travel it alone.

The facts are that the frequency of gratitude is the vibration of universal alignment. When you are living in this vibration the world and its inhabitants line up to greet you. When you are out of synch with this energy, you will be pressed to attract the resources required to achieve and maintain abundance.

The holidays give us an opportunity to see not only our level of gratitude, but also to see our growth clearly against the juxtaposition of all those limiting beliefs, people and situations we left behind in search of greater pursuits. Hopefully the holidays also remind us of our ability to love with detachment and in confidence that we are all on the same journey just traveling at different rates.

And contrarily, as we stretch over the canyon of those who still reside in the unruly rapids below, we are also more apt to open our hearts and minds to those people and situations who remind us of our new level of love...the love that most of us work to embrace daily with thanks.

Instead of celebrating Thanksgiving each year, I think we should celebrate Thanksbeing... Aquarian style.

This year I am thankful to BE grateful for gratitude.

You?
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Lauren C. Gorgo is an Interdimensional Channel, Spiritual Teacher, Counselor & Healer, Conscious Co-Creation Coach & Advanced Integrated Energy Practitioner. Well known for her ability to cut through extraneous esoteric details, Lauren is adept at communicating complex spiritual ideas & concepts in a grounded, easy-to-understand, humorous & articulate way.

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The Secret Sequel - Will it compare?

by: Winsome Coutts



When the Secret DVD was first released, and when people heard about it on Larry King and Oprah, everyone wanted a copy. I bought mine 5 minutes after seeing the trailer and I loved it. My eyes were opened. I still count it as one of my favorite movies.

Lots of people got really excited about it.

"At last", they cried, "NOW I understand. All I have to do is focus my thoughts on what I want, and change the language in my head. I can manifest ANYTHING I think about. As long as I think about it hard enough and long enough".

"I want to get results...and fast. I shouldn't have to wait for months or years to achieve my dreams. I am going to practice LOTS of visualizing and positive self talk. I'll get my Dream Life...NOW"

They eagerly watched The Secret over and over in anticipation that this would bring them their goals. They visualized their goals all day long. They made Vision Boards and Lists of Goals. They kept a Gratitude Journal.

Now these are all extremely useful tools. Use them.

But does only this really work? Is it possible just to manifest things just like this? Really?

This is where The Secret falls short. When you watch it you get the expectation that you can manifest your dream out of nowhere. That belief and faith will automatically bring you what you want. Well...yes, and..no!

You MUST take action.

Mike Dooley says: "Thoughts Become Things"

A friend of mine Gideon Shalwick's has a great quote that he uses: "Thoughts are only potential things. They become things only through specifically directed action."

The Secret DVD only briefly mentions taking action. But it needs to be really spelt out.

Focus on your goal. Visualize it with feeling and excitement. Repeat it in your head or out loud. But here is the important missing bit ..... every time you get a little idea just popping into your head about ways to get closer to what you want, you MUST act upon it. (Bob Doyle says: "You might get some inspired idea of some action to take".) That little idea is The Universe responding to you reaching out saying..."This is what I want".

Being focused and thinking constantly about your goals is important; you must focus on what you want. (John Assaraf says: "You become what you think about most but you also attract what you think about most").

But unless you DO something you are just a dreamer. Unless you ACT, Nothing will become.

"The Science of Getting Rich" was the little book which inspired The Secret DVD. In this book, Wallace D Wattles wrote:

"... man must not only think, but his personal action must supplement his thought. By thought you can cause the gold in the hearts of the mountains to be impelled toward you; but it will not mine itself, refine itself, coin itself into double eagles, and come rolling along the roads seeking its way into your pocket. Your pocketbook is not going to be transformed into Fortune's purse, which shall be always full of money without effort on your part. This is the crucial point in The Science of Getting Rich; right here, where thought and personal action must be combined. There are very many people who, consciously or unconsciously, set the creative forces in action by the strength and persistence of their desires, but who remain poor because they do not provide for the reception of the thing they want when it comes.

BY THOUGHT, THE THING YOU WANT IS BROUGHT TO YOU; BY ACTION YOU RECEIVE IT."

And you must act NOW. Do not wait until you are in the perfect situation, the perfect job, the perfect relationship. NOW is the only time you have. My friend Sherry who works in my local Organic Fruit and vegetable shop told me this the other day:

PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

The Past is History

The Future is a Mystery

The Present is your Gift: Do It NOW

Put your whole mind and strength and act to the very best of your ability in the situation in which you presently find yourself. Do your absolute best in your current job today to provide service for your customers, your employer and your work colleagues. Be the best person you can with everyone you meet. Look after your health today as if your body was a sacred temple (it is).

Make every day a successful one. A successful day is when you have done the best you can, when you have been as efficient as you possibly can. You know if you have dallied around and wasted time and energy - having days like that actually take energy from you, disconnect you from The Universe. They don't feel good; YOU don't feel good.

Make very day a winner.

Now this doesn't mean that you should work yourself to the bone, working late with long hours and running around after the whims of other people. That is not successful.

If your days are ALL successful, you are moving in the right direction. Keep holding a clear image in your head of what you want, while being deeply grateful and The Universe will respond to you and bring you closer and closer to your dreams.

So - Does The Secret Really Work?

Well yes, and..no! It has made us aware that we can consciously use our brains to focus our thinking and putting our intention towards where we want to go. And as you change on the inside, you expose yourself to larger possibilities, BUT, when those possibilities come along, then this is the time to ACT.

Have a fabulously successful day.



About The Author

Winsome Coutts has a passion for The Secret Movie, The Law of Attraction & Personal Development/Self Help.

For free downloads, heaps of info and self help tools visit her website:
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