July/August 2000
Articles on the theme "Exploring and Adventure"
The Way of the Adventurer
by Bob Gonzalez
The inspiration of the classical Greek
adventurer, Odysseus -- whom the Romans called Ulysses -- as portrayed in
Tennyson's poem "Ulysses."
Exploring with Wonder
by Kathy Houston
The adventure of life. Exploring it
with the wonder and imaginings of a child.
A Spiritual Adventure
by Rev. Pat Cross
Making a new start at any age -- an
exploration and adventure in consciousness... the ultimate eternal adventure.
Exploring the Adventure Within
by Ron Graham
The adventure of becoming One with
the universal mind of God.
Life's Adventures
by Linda Bothwell
From birth to falling in love, to Self-realization
Exploring Body/Mind Healing
by Ernesto J. Fernandez
An approach to healing that helps define
the best 'road map' and the best forms of treatment.
Exploring God as Process
by Rev. Pat Palmer
God as not only the source of everything
that is but also as the unfolding of every event that occurs.
Why Explore?
by Patrick Plaskett
How exploration helps us see the world
and ourselves differently -- and get more out of life.
Exploring the Self
by Edwina H. Holloway
The greatest adventure of all, the
excavation of our true Self.
A Learning Adventure
by Rev. Cydné Battreall
The story of a mother and daughter
in the adventure of a lifetime.
The Lure of Adventure
by Charles Larsen
What exploration and adventure consist
of. Achieving a state of mind to experience them.
Other Feature Articles
Natural Health Q & A
by Kim Gillespie
Concerning cocaine and drug abuse.
2000 & Beyond!
by David Findlay
What is... Sustainable/Organic Agriculture?
by Robert Roman
What sustainable/organic agriculture
is and why it is superior to commercial agriculture.
Minerals from Mother Earth
by Judy Power
Features stones for July and August:
jade and charoite.
Minerals...from Mother Earth
by Judy Power
Jade
The two primary forms are jadeite and nephrite. (Lesser known is transvaal
jade.) It is associated with many cultures: Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, Indian,
Middle Eastern (Biblical). From the studies that I have delved into, it
has always been the stone of wisdom, although others have called it a 'dream
stone' and 'stone of fidelity'! Jadeite is found in forms of grains, masses
and, rarely, crystals, with colors ranging from greens, mauve, lavender,
white, brown, red, orange, yellow, gray, black and bluish-green. Caution:
most is color enhanced. Aztec and Mayan: stone of magic, protective, used
for manifesting. For them it represented status and good fortune. It may
be used to improve cohesiveness in groups and dedication to purpose. Helps
in mending bone and cell structure and for removing pain in sides and legs,
cramps and charlie horses. Nephrite: comprised of jade and actinolite forms
of botryoidal configurations, masses, and triangular nuggets. Colors are
all forms of green including green-grey, black, cream, tan, blue-gray and
pink. This is most common in the China area. It balanced male and female
energies. It also integrated the subtle energies of the universe into the
body helping to balance opposing energies of both the internal and external
energies of one's reality. It is used as a talisman for protection in the
South Pacific. The Chinese said that it blessed that which touched it. It
stimulates white blood cells to eradicate harmful substances within the
blood. Stimulates adrenal glands, thus regulating metabolism, treats colic
and brings about a sense of peace and tranquillity. When it is combined
within quartz crystals, accelerates remembering of past lives and others
that were part of them. Helps one to transcend to the third dimension. Thus
helping one to connect with others from both spiritual and astral realms.
The energy of this combination provides one with a well-traveled guide,
providing mythical arms to encompass all knowledge leading to wisdom. It
marks the end of separation and denial. Heals breeches within the chakra
system, filling voids with the light of love. It may be considered a pathway
to bliss!
Charoite
This substance, found mainly in Russia, appears usually as a mass, although in reality it is a mass of minuscule crystals (druse) supported on another mineral. The color is purple and pink-purple. It is rather pricey, selling by the gram, but, oh, what a remarkable stone! Some call it the stone of the age as it is truly a source of the greatest of spiritual teachers.
It synthesizes the heart and crown chakra with the higher spiritual dimensions and unconditional love from the physical plane. I only know of one other stone with such an impact and that is a real alexandrite. Helps one to understand the negative vibrations of others and to facilitate the acceptance of others unconditionally. Transmutes negativity and provides grounding to the spiritual self. Assists in understanding self-inflicted lessons. It enhances a giving nature, helping you to see with love and understanding the ALL! Instills brotherhood of light between individuals and groups of people as well as the environment of the planet. Stimulates flexibility and the art of letting go. Enhances analytical and precision qualities with regard to the unknown. Increases attention span and helps one to see through reality and fiction. It is a stone of transformation between this world and other worlds and a bestower of good! Helps with second sight and visioning. Treats eyes and heart, allays headaches and general pains. Works with liver dysfunction and pancreas. It also helps regulate blood pressure and pulse rate. In my personal experiences with this stone, I have seen a very old and wise man with a 'no-nonsense attitude'. He shields one as they learn but shows little tolerance for those who do not come with a dedication to learning.
Judy Power is owner of A House of Seven Windows in Odessa, FL.(813) 920-1442. E-mail: 7windows@earthlink.net/
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