The Infinite Field Magazine January 2010 Issue

the
INFINITE FIELD MAGAZINE

Exploring the infinite field of possibilities that lies in each
of us...
INTENTIONS
JANUARY 2010
ISSUE 6
This Publication is Carbon Neutral
the
would like to thank our readers and
advertisers for continuing to make this
magazine a Carbon Neutral publication.
TH E ERV IN H Y P NO S IS C ENTER
The Ervin Hypnosis Center is dedicated to helping people succeed in reaching their
maximum potential through the use of hypnosis.
Each person is unique and requires individual attention. Hypnotist Richard Ervin consults
with the client to understand the issue and tailor the session to fit the individual's need.
Richard studied hypnosis while working on his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the
University of Memphis. His studies continued while pursing his Masters degree in
Management and Human Relations at Webster College. Richard later attended the Southern
Institute of Hypnosis to complete the course work required to gain his certification and the
title of Master Hypnotist.
the
Synolve Craft
Editor-in-Chief & Publisher
Milton Craft
VP, Business Solutions
Music Manager
Executive Producer
Layout & Design:

Milton Craft
Assistant Editors:
Malene Bell
Amina S. McIntyre
Editors:
Jamie Fleming
Stephanie Vecchione
Alexzandria Craft
Teen Editor
Editorial Assistant
Evan Craft
Assistant Producer
Creative Team
Copyright 2009. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF

Artwork THIS MAGAZINE OR ANY ARTICLE HEREIN MAY BE
Dora Taggett REPUBLISHED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT EXPRESS
WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR AND THE
Business Office INFINITE FIELD PUBLISHING (TIFP). Individual articles may be
downloaded for personal use; users are forbidden to reproduce,
The Infinite Field Publishing republish, redistribute, or resell any materials from this
5865 Regents Village Drive MAGAZINE in either machine-readable form or any other form
without permission of TIFP or payment of the appropriate royalty
Winston Salem, NC 27103 for reuse. This magazine is not intended to provide medical advice
p. 336.529.6762 on personal health, medical, emotional, mental conditions, etc., nor
to replace recommendations made by health professionals. The
information in this magazine is not intended to replace financial,
Advertising spiritual, or any other type of advice given by your own professional
advertising@theinfinitefieldmagazine.com representative. The opinions and advice expressed by contributors
and sources quoted in articles are not necessarily those of the editor
p 336.529.6762 and publisher. The information in this magazine is intended to be
“informational” and is not intended to provide a substitute for
Subscriptions sound advice from a professional who has in-depth knowledge about
you or your individual situation.
info@theinfinitefieldmagazine.com
p 336.529.6762
Submissions:
Music, Books, Articles, Poetry, Art, Movies & Films
Table of Contents
Feature
THEINFINITEFIELDMAGAZINE January 2010
SYNOLVE CRAFT
THE BEAUTY OF INTENTIONS 52
AFFIRMATIONS APPAREL 73 73
LAURIE MARTIN
TONY REDHOUSE 13
SMILE ACROSS YOUR HEART
MILTON CRAFT
AN INTERVIEW WITH LEVI BEN SHMUEL 85
MUSIC
JANICE GIRGENTI
Articles EMOTIONS OF A HOME: FENG SHUI 61
FENG SHUI
REV. ALAN ROWBOTHAM 37
THREE STEPS TO A NEW BEGINNING 59 PETER C. ROGERS, D.D., PH.D.
SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS ENERGY 71
THE ULTIMATE TRUTH
DENNIS MERRITT JONES
ARE YOU SINGING YOUR SONG? 101 MILTON CRAFT
THE ART OF BEING NO COMPROMISE 91
CREATIVE PROCESS
SUSAN MAREK
VISION BOARD MEDITATION 47 KEN AND RENEE KIZER
MEDITATION I, ME, MINE 19
SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIPS
SYNOLVE CRAFT
SUE URDA AMINA S. MCINTYRE
63
FRENCH TRANSLATION BY SHAIEMA JOSEPH
KANDI PHILLIPS
KREYÒL TRANSLATION BY MARCKEL M. LUBIN
LIARA COVERT, PH.D. 93 A PRAYER FOR HAITI 6
THE SPIRITUAL BOOKSHELF
JAN BOWERS
JOHN MADSEN
FORGET YOUR WEIGHT 65 AN HISTORICAL MOMENT IN HISTORY 37
SPIRIT THRU NATURE THE CREATIVE PROCESS
TONYA PARKER
DR. JEANINE AUSTIN
SETTING YOUR SIGHTS AND VISIONS 79
THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF INTENT 34
CONSCIOUS LIVING - FOOD
DIVINE SOULUTONS
LUISA RIBAS-CADLE
JAIKAUR
LIVING 2010 THROUGH AN EMERALD MIND 41 OUR HUMANITY IS OUR DIVINITY 33
EMERALD MIND GREEN LIVING GRACE AND GRIT
BEN CHILD
SHARONDA CROME
REMEMBER THE FUTURE 22 NEW YEAR, NEW NAME 83
CONSCIOUS LIVING - FOOD
JEN ALY
HEALTHY LIVING
95
ADEOLA FEARON
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SET NEW YEARS
THERE IS A RIVER 63
RESOLUTIONS..AND IF YOU MUST 69
POETRY
SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIPS
LIARA COVERT, PH.D.
REV. CLAIRE MIDDLETON
THE POWER OF INTENTION 49
AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER 31
JOURNEY INTO SELF
AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER
DEBBIE RUSTON
SHAUNA ARTHURS
WHY WORK FROM HOME? IT CREATES A GREEN WORKPLACE 81
INTENTIONS AND AFFIRMATIONS 35
BUSINESS ENLIGHTENMENT
MAGNIFICENT YOU
JENNIFER HOPPER
VALERIE LOVE
LAWS OF LIFE FOR KIDS:
THE CYCLE OF LIFE 43
WHAT’S LAW GOT TO DO WITH IT?
SPIRITUAL LAWS OF FINANCE
EXPLAINING UNIVERSAL LAWS 21
DAVID BESLOW KIDZ
REGRET: I KNOW I SHOULD HAVE 57
JOYCE SCHWARZ
JOURNEY INTO SELF
DISCOVER THE POWER OF LIFE VISIONING & VISION BOARDS JUST
REV DIANNIA BATY LIKE DAVINCI AND DISNEY DID TO REACH THEIR DREAMS 24
AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER II 55 VISIONING
AFFIRMATIONS
EDWARD WILLIAMS 33
ELAYNA FERNANDEZ 47 BREAKING THE CHAIN 45
LIFE IS A FAIRY TALE 29 POWER LIFE
CONSCIOUS PARENTING
SHARMIN SARNA
LISA GUTOWSKI ACQUISITION 64
PLAN B 27 POETRY
SCIENTIFIC ENLIGHTENMENT
SYNOLVE CRAFT
EVAN CRAFT SACRED INTENTION AND AFFIRMATION TO ASSIST IN YOUR
SETTING YOUR INTENTIONS 67 JOURNEY AS YOU FOLLOW THE GURU WITHIN 12
TWEENS & TEENS AFFIRMATIONS
A PRAYER FOR HAITI
BY AMINA S. MCINTYRE
FRENCH TRANSLATION BY SHAIEMA JOSEPH
KREYÒL TRANSLATION BY MARCKEL M. LUBIN
Almighty Creator,
whose love knows no limits,
bless your children in the land of high

mountains
in the midst of your own new creations
that they be comforted and filled with your
daily bread;
soothe the fears of their diasporic families

dispersed throughout the world
that they find peace from anguish of the
unknown and grief from loss;
encourage those who offer aid from the land,

air and sea
that we have strength through unity;
and preserve the Haitian culture

that, like a butterfly, it is reborn.
Amen
Photographs by Catherine Lainé
A PRAYER FOR HAITI
BY AMINA MCINTYRE
French Translation
Une Prière Pour Haïti
Créateur tout puissant

dont l'amour ne connaît pas de limites,
Bénissez vos enfants dans le pays de hautes montagnes

au milieu de vos propres créations nouvelles
qu'elles soient réconforté et rempli avec votre pain quotidien;
Apaiser les craintes de leurs familles de la diaspora á travers le

monde
afin qu'ils trouvent la paix de l'angoisse de l'inconnu et la
douleur de la perte;
Encouragez ceux qui offrent des aides de la terre, l'air et la mer,

que nous avons union fait la force;
et de préserver la culture Haïtien qui,

comme un papillon, renait.
Amen
Kreyòl Translation
Yon Prye Pou Haiti
Kreyate Ki gen tout pouvwa-a

Ak lan-mou ki san limit-la
Beni Pitit ou yo ki habite nan montay ro-yo
Nan mitan kreyasion tou nef ou fe ak min-w
Rekonfote yo, bayo pen chak jou-a
Redi soufrans fan-mi yo kap viv nan te etranje

Konsa yo ka join Kalman pou peze doule yo
Bay lot moun kap ede yo sou te, sou lan me tankou anle-
ya kouraj
Konsa, fe-yo konin tet ansan-m bay fos
Fe Kilti ayisien-an leve tankou yon papiyon ki refet tou
nef.
Amen
WAYS TO HELP HAITI
Yèle Haiti American Red Cross More Information:

Singer Wyclef Jean's
Organization By Mail: Love Haiti
American Red Cross
P.O. Box 37243 Online:
Text Message: Washington, D.C. 20013 http://lovehaiti.com
or to your local American
Text "YELE" to 501501
Red Cross chapter CNN
Updates:
By Phone: Online:
http://www.yele.org/
1-800-REDCROSS http://www.cnn.com
or 1-800-257-7575
(Spanish)
Text Message
Text "HAITI" to 90999
Online
www.redcross.org
Unicef USA
http://www.unicefusa.org
Be the change you want
to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
R The Infinite Field Magazine
E
C
The Infinite Field Magazine Presents
I
The Tonya Parker Collection. The
collection features healthy recipes for
healthy living created by Tonya Parker.
P For only $15, you can have your own

copy. Click Here to Get Your Copy.
B
Tonya Parker
O
I approach diet like I approach religion — there is an element
O of truth to them all. Just like I have evolved my spiritual

practice into an interfaith, metaphysical point of view, I
intuitively integrate what the various diets have to oﬀer to feed
my mind, body, and spirit. Therefore, this cookbook has
K something to oﬀer for fish and fowl-eaters, vegetarians, vegans,
raw foodists, and soul foodaholics, to name a few.
Tonya Parker
a message from spirit
Playing in the Infinite Field
While working on this I can wait. It's not like my dream has to happen
month's issue, it became right now! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sat down to pen
clear to me that one of his famous books titled, Why We Can't Wait in
intentions and 1968. The book and sermon provides a clear
affirmations go together unabridged argument for why segregation, violence,
like a biscuit and honey. and hatred could no longer continue. He neither
(Yes, my Southern roots apologized nor turned away from this idea. Dr. King
are showing thru.) You moved forward with vision and a clear intention that
really can't have a the world should change and that change would come
manifestation of about right now. Are there things in your life that need
whatever it is that you to change? Have you suffered or allowed things in
are intending unless you are saying good positive your life for years upon years or moments upon
things in YOUR own mind. How many times have moments. Well, today is your new beginning. Today is
you thought of an idea, dream, or goal and before you the day that your NOW will appear. Stop waiting for
could even begin planning your next step or before you tomorrow. Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Your moment
could take your next breath, you were bombarded from is right now...
your inner critic with negative self-talk? As you
endeavor this year to follow the guru within and to It can not be done. In early 2007, a man named
become increasingly unified with your own divinity, Barack Obama began an unlikely campaign as an
you will have to overcome your inner critic before you unlikely candidate for the highest office in the US and
can truly succeed. perhaps the world. Mr. Obama as he is called today set
his sights on becoming the 44th President of the United
Milton Craft shares an article this month titled, No States of America. Almost immediately after he
Compromise! Every time we listen to the inner critic announced his candidacy the "naysayers" began
we are not only compromising our goals, hopes, saying, "It can not be done." With a resounding "Yes
dreams, and aspirations, we are ultimately We CAN!" part intention, part affirmation, and part
compromising ourselves. Little by little, moment by inspiration, Mr. Obama took his election from a simple
moment, doubt by doubt we are talking ourselves out idea or intention to an affirmation and a reality which
of the greatest life that only a god could imagine. John culminated in his being sworn in as the 44th President
10:34 says, "Ye are gods." The farther we allow our of the United States of America on January 20, 2009.
thoughts and inner ramblings to move from this centric
point of TRUTH, the greater the distance between us I don't know exactly what your inner critic is saying to
and our dreams becomes. you, but I do know that you have another, louder voice
if you only take the time to begin listening and
Perhaps, your inner critic is saying to you: applying what it says. It's really your choice which
voice you listen to: the inner critic or the guru within.
I'll get there, but I gotta take baby steps. In 1968, it
only took Neil Armstrong one step to make history as Me? I'm going with the guru!
the first man to walk on the moon. Neil Armstrong said
with his feet planted on the moon's surface, "That's one You are more than welcome to join me....
small step for a man and one giant leap for mankind."
How many steps do you really need to take? Honestly, Infinitely Yours,
all you really need to do is to take one step. That step
is to simply to begin.
Synolve
Sacred Intention and Affirmation to assist in your journey as you
Follow the Guru Within
Each day I set the intention to follow the Guru within. This intuitive God-voice is my teacher and my
guide.
I affirm that I am divine.
I recognize the God-voice within.
I surround myself with the light and love of the Guru within.
I AM fully aware of this still intuitive voice each and every moment of my life as I experience the
sacred mundane that is my daily routine.
I listen to the voice of wisdom that speaks inside.
In gratitude, I meditate and contemplate the divinity which is me.
I follow the God-voice and watch as the answers to my deepest questions, the goodness that I
deserve, and the prosperity, health, and wisdom that I seek unfold magically within me.
To each person I meet, I whisper “Namaste” as the God within me acknowledges the God within you.
Synolve
Tony Redhouse
by Laurie Martin
Tony Redhouse is the winner of the 2009 "Best New

Age" Award for his CD entitled "Deep Within" from
the Native American Music Awards. He has
dedicated most of his life to sharing his spirit with
others through his Grammy-nominated music,
ceremonial hoop dancing, storytelling, inspirational
spiritual teachings, and meditations. In the ten years
that I’ve know Tony, I can attest that he is one person
who lives and breathes his connection with the
divine, allowing creative inspiration to flow through
him in all that he does.
As many of us, Tony hasn’t had an easy ride. He has

gone through his own struggles, battling through
alcohol addiction and several broken relationships.
He spent a year in his home alone undergoing
medical treatment with chemo. He managed to care
for himself while taking a deep journey into his soul.
Tony made it through the darkness into the light and

what came out of the depths of his soul was his
award-winning cd, “Deep Within”. He said, “This
music has had profound healing effects on many
people.”
I believe "Deep Within" was only made possible by

Tony's courage to surrender into himself and go to
the depth of his being, which is why his CD is having
such profound healing effects on people. When truth
is exposed, it sparks and touches truth in others. As
we go deeper within ourselves, reaching our core,
everything we create reflects that consciousness. I
Tony Redhouse asked Tony several questions about his life journey,
Award-Winning Musician & his own inspiration and who his hero is; read his
interesting responses!
Divine Inspiration to Many
The Infinite Field Magazine page 13

Q&A

Laurie: When you wrote your new award-winning CD, “Deep Within”,
what was your inspiration?
Tony: My inspiration for the CD came to me as I was undergoing

medical treatment from April 2007 to March 2008. During this
challenging and isolated time of "hibernation," I became acutely aware
of my human frailty and the Spirit's unconditional love that embraced
my life during this journey within my soul. The simplicity of the music
in this CD reflects the essence and the core of my prayerful existence
with the Spirit during this season of life.
Laurie: What a gift for you to have found that within yourself! What
have been your biggest lessons that you learned during your year into
the dark side of your soul?
Tony: During this dark season of my life, I learned to be gentle and

tender with myself. I felt like that lone pebble in a rushing river of
water that had fallen down into the dark, cold, abyss of obscurity. I
learned then to intentionally go to that deepest part of the Spirit, and to
remain in this place of refuge and safety.
Laurie: Those were very big lessons you endured and it takes a warrior
like yourself to surrender into that state. I commend you! But, what a
blessing it is to be in the place you are in now. Who is your inspiration
or hero?
Tony: My inspiration is the many people who leave the "nests" of their
comfort zone and attempt to spread their "wings" of intention, in order
to find their true destiny and experience the "smile of the Spirit" on
their lives. These people include the addicts in recovery that I work
with that have the courage to let go of the only reality they have known
and to begin a healthy new life. They include the musicians who
express the truest song from their souls, and those who choose to love
instead of judging another human being. My father is my hero because
he chose to leave his homeland, his people and his way of life to create
a family of creative "pioneers" who also share his vision of helping
others to become free to reach their greatest joy.

Q&A
Laurie: Beautifully said! You have spent many years offering your
gifts of creativity to the world, what has brought you the most joy?
Tony: My greatest joy has been experiencing the progressive

manifestation of the Spirit's love in every facet of my own life. As
more of my true self is revealed, released, and healed by this love,
my desire to share my creative gifts with people becomes greater
and greater.
Laurie: Have you played instruments and sang your whole life? Who
was your inspiration to sing, dance, and share your soul?
Tony: When I was five years old, my parents entered me in an

International Children's Cultural Pageant where I held my first
Native American drum. As a child in our home, I use to harmonize
with my siblings as we sang Christmas carols around my mom's
piano. During our adolescence we would sing and play R&B cover
tunes as a musical family, and my father could be heard in our home
singing Navajo chants and rehearsing classic tenor tunes with my
mom. This versatile use of voice that my father displayed was a
huge inspiration to me, because this showed me that there were no
boundaries for how my voice, my dance, and my soul could be
expressed. I began playing the Native American flute later in my
life as an adult.
Laurie: I was lucky enough to see several of your performances;

your music touches my soul. How has your artistry evolved?
Tony: I learned the traditional songs and dances from my father, and
performed them with my family during our Cultural Awareness
presentations in the urban communities that we lived in. Today, I
share these artistic expressions to capture the attention of audiences
so that I can then speak inspirational messages that empower them to
make positive choices in life. When I was a young performer there
was a spiritual message within me that I wanted to share; now the
spiritual message is THE purpose for the performance.

Laurie: I know you have been involved for many years working
with children and others. Tell me about your humanitarian work
you are involved with specific groups and communities.
Tony: Since I moved back to Arizona, I have been sharing Native

American spiritual traditions, meditation music, and craft classes
with a substance abuse recovery center for women in Tucson. My
classes begin with live meditation music to teach them to be
comfortable in stillness, and then I guide them in how to create
beautiful Native American artifacts with their own lives as part of
their recovery process. Recently, I have begun sharing similar
classes with young Navajo men in a group home for clients with
substance abuse and mental health challenges in Phoenix. I also
speak and perform concerts for the American Cancer Society and
other related organizations to inspire cancer survivors and their
families. My "Deep Within" CD has been an inspirational resource
for those who are undergoing cancer treatment.
Laurie: I’m so proud of who you are here on earth Tony! What’s next for Tony Redhouse?
Tony: I am in the process of compiling my writing, spiritual teaching, healing craft projects, spiritual music
insights, and my life experience into a book. I would like this to be an inspirational resource and guide for recovery
programs, schools, families and seekers of spiritual truth.
Tony Redhouse has served as a traditional Native American practitioner & consultant to Native American
communities and behavioral health organizations. He is a visual artist, Grammy-nominated recording artist,
inspirational speaker, spiritual teacher, hoop and eagle dancer. He uses Native American art, dance, and music to
inspire and heal lives. To get more information or purchase his music, please visit: www.tonyredhouse.net, Email:
tonyredhouse1@aol.com
Laurie Martin is the author of an inspirational book, Smile Across Your Heart: The
Process of Building Self- Love. Laurie is passionate about helping people live an
authentic, empowered life through the heart.
Laurie is a speaker, certified life coach and writer for several magazines, including a
bi-monthly “Ask Laurie” advice column in a city wide magazine. Laurie conducts
weekly Inner Wisdom interactive gatherings, and telephone classes. A large part of
her message is to help others awaken to their divine essence. http://
www.SmileAcrossYourHeart.com, LaurieM@SmileAcrossYourHeart.com

THE INFINITE FIELD RADIO
NETWORK PRESENTS...
Smile Across Your Heart with Laurie Martin
BEGINNING -THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010 AT 12 PM EST
Laurie Martin
Laurie Martin is the author of an inspirational book, Smile Across
Your Heart: The Process of Building Self- Love. Laurie is
passionate about helping people live an authentic, empowered life
through the heart.
Laurie is a speaker, certified life coach and writer for several

magazines, including a bi-monthly “Ask Laurie” advice column in
a city wide magazine. Laurie conducts weekly Inner Wisdom
interactive gatherings, and telephone classes. A large part of her
message is to help others awaken to their divine essence.
http://www.SmileAcrossYourHeart.com,
LaurieM@SmileAcrossYourHeart.com
Smile Across Your Heart Radio Show

Laurie Martin hosts Smile Across Your Heart Radio Show
Explore, Enlighten, Enrich & Empower!
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 12 noon EST
Enlighten your life view and empower yourself to create your own freedom within!
Explore the journey towards self-love with Author, Speaker and Life Coach Laurie
Martin. You can expect powerful healing visualizations, insightful information
on processing your life, uplifting tools to release your fears and inspirational interviews
with amazing people doing pioneer work.
The 3rd Thursday, Laurie responds live to your personal Life Coaching calls!
Call (347) 996-3059 and ask Laurie!
THEINFINITEFIELDREVEALED
Q
&
Artwork by Dora Taggett
an interview with Dr. Stephen Marcus

Dr. Stephen Marcus is the founder of Mbono.net.
Read the full article about Dr. Stephen Marcus on page 52.
The Infinite Field Revealed provides quick and easy tips, suggestions,
and examples to help you live in the Infinite Field.
Listen to Dr. Stephen Marcus on YouTube.com. Click on the link below.
Dr. Stephen Marcus

I, Me, Mine
by Ken and Renée Kizer
What are boundaries, and what are appropriate boundaries in a romantic relationship? Emotional and physical
boundaries are limits on expression and feeling that allow us to know ourselves without being invaded or controlled
by other people. They also let us know what isn’t self - other people and parts of the world in which we don't need to
be concerned, involved, or responsible. For those reasons, they are vitally important to prevent overload and
overwhelm, and to prevent us from invading others.
The question of boundaries isn’t cut and dry, however. There needs to be a way we let others into our hearts, and
boundaries that are too strong will prevent that. On the other hand, boundaries that are too porous turn us into
doormats for others.
People who have a lot of fear tend to be pretty tightly locked down out of the belief that vulnerability leads to getting
hurt again. The problem with this approach is that it never works. First, the way to heal hurt is to let ourselves
experience it fully so that it will release from the body. Tightening up only locks the pain in the body, and it never gets
cleared. The only thing that happens is it gets buried in the subconscious, where it will surface again and again when
triggered by particular situations, usually much to our consternation (“I thought I had already dealt with my
parents!”).
This is residue from childhood when we believed the only way to protect ourselves from fear or pain was to either
disconnect (leave our bodies) or to shut down. The problem with this approach is that fear/pain and excitement are the
same - they are just an emotional force that all feel basically the same on a physical level. We interpret them and add
the meaning to each emotion based on decisions usually formed at a very young age. We then carry these meanings
into adulthood without thinking, attach immature meanings to our emotions, and then react inappropriately - at least
until we start addressing the erroneous beliefs.
For example, notice that the experience of falling in love can be a simultaneous mix of terror and excitement. Because
we are subconsciously still stuck in the interpretation of the first time we felt scared and excited (let’s say somewhere
between one and five years of age), we react like a 1-5 year-old instead of our adult self. If, as a child, we got relief
from shutting down or disconnecting, when faced with love as an adult, we look for that same relief using the same
behavior.
However, what worked as a child just doesn’t work the same when we are adults. As adults, we begin to recognize that
mature love requires an openness that may have felt unsafe as a child and that shutting down in fear also shuts out the
love. When we suppress uncomfortable feelings, we also suppress good feelings. The idea that holding back negative
feelings makes more room for positive ones simply doesn’t work.
Lots of people make the effort to reach out for love but have already subconsciously decided to withhold openness and
vulnerability. This withholding typically leads to a difficult, dramatic and disappointing experience. Married people
who keep their money completely separate betray a challenge in trusting each other. They could be said to have
already written part of their divorce settlement, since their money is already divided. Because of this division, neither
person is ever really committed to the relationship, in the sense of joining in a mutual effort to create a successful
relationship. As legitimate as the concerns might seem, the reasons for withholding still don't matter - the quality of
loving will suffer. This doesn't mean we must trust everyone we meet - sometimes they really aren't trustworthy.

At the other extreme, some of us give our love away risk. Attempting to minimize the risk ensures we will
too easily - we will get involved with people who use, not be available for the possibility of real love. On the
bully or abuse us. Sometimes this is a result of other hand, we must contain the strength of identity
learning that pleasing family members - doing what and self-love to weather failure or disappointment.
they demanded without question - was rewarded with That is the grace of loving.
love or acknowledgment. Another common pattern is
that if someone gets what they want, the other person Here’s a quick test to get a sense of your current state
has to lose or be hurt. of openness. The rating scale is: Never=1 point,
Seldom=2 points, Sometimes=3 points, Often=4 points
and Usually=5 points.
1. I would rather take care of others than myself.

2. I feel angry.
3. I go along with others rather than do what I
prefer.
4. I tend to stay in unhealthy relationships.
5. I often take on the feelings of others around
me.
6. I feel as if something is missing from my life.
The result is we turn into doormats - going extra
lengths to please others based on feeling that we lack
some inner qualities that we can get from those we If your total score is below 12, you may be too closed
“love.” In actuality, part of the relationship is an often off to life and to others. If your total score is above 24,
unspoken and unconscious agreement that one person chances are your boundaries are too porous. In other
will be strong and the other one will be weak. The words, there’s no “right” answer to these questions- we
bargain made is based on one person being allowed to all give too much away at times, and we all close off
use the other, which is a massive invasion of too much at times.
boundaries.
The way to create clear personal boundaries is to
The goal is a delicate and flexible balance of limits accept responsibility for our own welfare. Maintaining
and emotional availability: a balance of being open those boundaries is a constant balancing act between
and vulnerable to entrust our heart to another while personal beliefs and those of others which allows us to
trusting we can survive if it doesn’t work out. One of hold what’s valuable while being open to new ideas
the tenets of romance is that success requires taking a that can improve what we already have.
Ken and Reneé have been married and working together since 1989. They are
conscious connected breath and spiritual life coaches, and senior faculty with
Inner Visions Institute of Spiritual Development, created by Iyanla Vanzant.
Ken is also a trained astrologer. Ken and Renee offer telephone or in-person
consultations and group sessions, and can be reached at (804) 320-6958 or
kizer@mindspring.com. Visit their website at http://
www.centerforawareness.com.

Laws of Life for Kids
What’s Law Got to Do With It? Explaining Universal Laws

In this magazine, we have been exploring particular Universal Laws through
stories. Often, stories help us gain a better understanding of complex ideas,
such as Universal Laws. It is important to know what Universal Laws are,
their importances, and their value in our lives. When exploring them,
questions often come forward.
What are Universal Laws? In all of existence, structure and order make
everything function effectively. Just as physical laws like gravity and
relativity govern the physical world, there are also laws that govern the order
and structure of creation. Without these laws, there would be chaos. These
laws are the unwavering and unchanging principles that rule our entire
universe and allow it, and us, to exist, thrive, and expand. We can look at them as guidelines for behaviors that will
enhance our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth.
What are the features of Universal Law? Law applies to everyone, everything, everywhere at all times. These
laws are not religious, but spiritual. They operate in very specific and predictable ways, though their names and
number vary, depending on what is being read. The conditions, events, and situations in our lives are evidence of
these laws in this physical world because what we believe shows up in every aspect of our lives. The most important
part of Universal Law is the basic premise that everyone has within them the power to change their life.
Why do I want to know about Universal Laws? It is not a requirement of life to know the Universal Laws, or
even be aware that they exist for them to be at work in our lives. Because they are operating at all times, under all
circumstances, in every area of our lives, Universal Laws are wise to learn so that we can work with them
purposefully and consciously. Understanding, cooperating with, and applying these Universal Laws support us in
leading the most successful, joyful, healthy and fulfilling life possible.
How can I teach Universal Law to my children? Of course, teaching them to children requires that you study
them yourself. One of the best ways to learn is to teach. After studying Universal Laws on your own, look for
opportunities, called “teachable moments", to talk with your kids about them. These moments come everyday in a
variety of ways. They are the conversations in the car, at the dinner table, and during bedtime routine. They are the
questions about “why” or “how" something took place in a child, friend, or family’s life. Many of the articles I have
written in this section in previous months come directly from my experience with my six year old daughter. The
opportunities are constantly available, but it is the awareness and willingness to take advantage of them that will
provide your children the opportunity to learn.
Also, children love stories, both those you read and those you make up. Read the articles
written here to your children or use them as a foundation for crating your own. Finally,
pray for and meditate on ways to teach
your child about Universal Laws and the MIN. JENNIFER HOPPER'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE
answers will come! You are your child’s LOVE, PEACE, FREEDOM, AND UNDERSTANDING ON
first and best teacher; they are open and THE PLANET. CURRENTLY, SHE PROVIDES PARENTS,
eager to learn. They merely await the TEACHERS, AND CHILDREN TOOLS AND
INFORMATION THAT SUPPORTS THEM IN
chance to be taught! UNDERSTANDING THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER.

remember your future
I looked and looked everywhere I could think of and certainly most places I had been in
the past few days. I had simply forgotten where I placed my intention. Continuing on
with my day-to-day activities seemed to be half-hearted or lacking the reason and
motivation to pursue altogether. Had I found myself engaging in activities to serve
others for the benefit of others, or wasn't I? What was the point of an activity without a
set intention? I realized one day that, on more than one occasion, I had become very
excited and motivated about a goal or project late into the night. Then, days or weeks
later, realized I had forgotten all about it after falling asleep.
Have you ever had a special trinket you held dear? Perhaps a locket you wear around
your neck, a secret diary, or an heirloom pocket watch that holds a cherished memory?
You may have held this item with you every day as something that is truly more than a
simple object. It has been with you, creating a part of your every day, similar to a
medieval knight who lives by his sword. Everyday the knight goes through his activities
with his sword by his side which is more than an object to him. His sword is a constant
reminder of his original intentions and desired outcome though his ventures.
If you have been forgetful from time to time in the past, you may try an experiment. The
next time you are in a place where you imagine yourself or with a desired outcome to a
degree where you can feel it come into your body, hold onto it with intention that it will
be. Now hold this intention so dear to you as if it were a special trinket or locket around
your neck or a sword. It is with you every day. It now holds a memory of your future
outcome and by acknowledging its existence, you are being reminded of what path you
decided to travel down. If your intention is related to the state of health you have
imagined, hold that close to you all day and every day and notice what you notice.
Keep Smile'n
Ben
Ben Child is a Raw, Vegan Chef focusing his

energies as Team Lead of True Life Synergy to
assist people bringing their health upscale
through healthy education and supplying Pristine
Quality Super Foods. If you feel inspired to learn
more please visit http://www.truelifesynergy.com

the
of us...
Give a gift subscription to The Infinite Field

Magazine
One year (12 issues for)

JUST $24!
Advertise with us!
EASY WAYS TO ORDER SUBSCRIPTIONS or

PURCHASE ADVERTISING:
Online:
http://theinfinitefieldmagazine.com/subscriptions/
http://theinfinitefieldmagazine.com/advertise/
By Mail: Simply mail a payment of $24 to:

The Infinite Field Publishing
5865 Regents Village Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27103
By Phone: Call us 336-529-6762

Discover The Power of Life Visioning & Vision Boards Just like
DaVinci and Disney Did To Reach Their Dreams
by Joyce Schwarz
Do you have a dream so big that you are afraid that you’ll never reach it?
Discover the power of Life Visioning and Vision Board Creation!
For those of you who value the combined power of body, mind, and spirit the Vision
Board is a perfect addition to your spiritual and life-planning tool-kit. A Vision Board
is a visual map for designing your best possible future in all aspects of your life
ranging from business and creating multiple income streams to romance, to family, to
health, and well-being.
As old as cavemen!
As many of you know, Vision Boards are also known as "dream boards", "wish
boards", "Treasure maps", "Life Collage", "Wisdom Collage", and "Life Wheels". But
what you probably never heard is that the history of the Vision Board dates back to the
caveman era where pictures of animals and other visuals were sketched or painted on walls of caves and known as
Cave Paintings.
Many of these early cave paintings were painted in advance of a hunt where the artist was visually experiencing the
hunting conquest in advance. A form of 'visioning' or visualization.
From DaVinci to Disney
Throughout the centuries, the ancient art of visioning (searching from the inside/out to co-create your future with
the Universe), has been practiced by many of the great masters of our world ranging from Leonardo DaVinci to
Walt Disney. Today, major corporations such as Boeing and influential organizations like the United Nations and
the World Bank use visioning and Vision Boards for future scenario planning and economic development to grow
emerging countries and international community outreach.
The media has embraced the concept of Vision Boards and they have been featured on such TV shows as OPRAH,
LARRY KING, ELLEN and others to show the power of how to change your mind and change your life.
In writing my book, The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life (Harper Collins Publishing, Collins
Design, $24.95), I was fortunate to interview more than 75 leading wisdom leaders and spiritual advisors, Olympic
athletes, Television and Hollywood media personalities, and other celebrities ranging from Shaman and author
Lynn Andrews “Medicine Woman” to Aras Baskauskas, the $1 million dollar winner of CBS SURVIVOR TV
show. Each of these VIP’s and millions of other people from all walks of life are turning to Vision Boards to latch
onto the power of left brain (logical) and right brain (intuitive) skills in co-creating their lives and work with the
Universe.

From Wall Size to iPhone screens
Vision boards come in all shapes and designs and can be made from all substances ranging from paper to canvas to
actual wall-size creations to digital versions that serve as screensavers for your laptop and mobile versions for iPod
and iPhone. Most people are familiar with Vision Boards that look a bit like collage and feature pictures torn from
magazines, photographs, and personal memorabilia that are affixed by glue or paste to a poster or foam board. But
Vision Boards variations can also include paintings, mixed-media and vision journals, workbooks, and community
vision billboards.
GRABS SUCCESS FORMULA
As a keynote speaker at many holistic and mind, body, and spirit conferences, I find that by sharing my proprietary
Success Formula many of the practitioners and audience members are better able to prepare to create their own vision
boards and vision their best possible lives for 2010 and beyond.
The formula as noted in my best-selling book The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life, features a five-
step process. Here is a peek at that formula:
G = Gratitude. Start from an attitude of gratitude and make a list of all that you are grateful for in your life.
R = Release and Receive. Release any negativity or disbelief you have about your present or future and be ready to
receive the best possible year you can co-create with the Universe.
A = Acknowledge and Ask. Acknowledge your accomplishments and your contributions to the world, then ask the
Universe to aid you in your co-creation process.
B = Believe and Be authentic. Believe in yourself and be as authentic to who you really are as you step forward on
your path to manifestation.
S = Share. Share your talents, your wisdom, and your services with those around you and beyond so that the circle of
creation cycles on.
Once you’re completed these five steps you will be ready to create your vision statement and your vision board.
A Vision Board generally includes these elements:

A) Visuals: photos, magazine images, drawings, and photographs.
B) Affirmations: optimistic sayings, inspirational quotes, mantras, and mottos that encourage good habits and
changes in your life for the better (often known as intentions). What makes affirmations so powerful is that they are “I
Am” statements written in the present tense even if they are goals you are still working on. Examples are I AM
POWERFUL, I AM PROSPEROUS.
C) Embellishments -- including stickers, foil stars, glitter, ribbon, personal memorabilia such as concert tickets,
travel folders, and maps.
D) POWER WORDS such a Freedom, Peace of Mind, Abundance, Prosperity, and Happiness that evolve from a
personal or group visioning session.
Note: You may also want to create and keep an accompanying Dream or Wish List -- a losing of those visions, dreams
or wishes, goals and desires you want and are creating in your life.

WHAT KIND OF VISION BOARDS can you create? And for special occasions throughout the year consider
creating a vision board for:
Here are a few examples of the types of vision boards
that you can create. You can also create them for special • Birthday Vision Board
occasions in your life and during your year: • Marriage Vision Board
• Wedding Anniversary Vision Board
• Love Vision Board • Graduation Board
• Relationship Vision Board • Valentine Board
• Prosperity Board • Thanksgiving Board
• Gratitude Board • Christmas Board
• Health and Fitness Vision Board • Holiday Board
• Travel Vision Board • Giving Board
• Vacation Board • 2010 Annual Vision Board
• Life Overview Board
For a free chapter on visioning from THE VISION BOARD: The Secret to an Extraordinary
Life go to: http://tinyurl.com/seeinsidebook. To get your free newsletter on vision board
creation, sign up at the book’s blog at www.visionboard.info. To see the official website for
The Vision Board book, go to http://www.visionboard.info.
Joyce Schwarz is the founder of the Center for Successful Recareering and also The Vision
Board Institute. She is the author of The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life
which has been the #1 mystical best-seller on Amazon.com for 22 weeks during 2009. She
has developed the world’s first accreditation process for becoming a Certified Vision Board
Counselor so that you can create prosperity while helping others make their dreams come
true. To find out more, email: thevisionboard@aol.com.
Schwarz and her books have been featured on E! Entertainment TV, TV GUIDE,
FOXBUSINESS NEWS, WALL STREET JOURNAL, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
and more than 100 blogs and radio shows internationally. The Vision Board is 4-color,
hard-bound book with more than 100 color pictures. The book features features a foreword
by Bob Proctor, Afterword by Jack Canfield, interviews, tips, and quotes from more than 75
wisdom leaders and teachers of The Secret including: Marie Diamond, Bob Doyle, Mike
Dooley, Lee Brower, Dr. Michael Beckwith, and of course Bob Proctor and Jack Canfield.
Plan B
by Lisa Gutowski
"I have a plan. You are the plan. That's it." ~ God.
I saw this on a billboard, going North on Telegraph Rd. as I was driving Friday. I'd seen it before, yet today it hit
me with the "Listen! Listen! Listen!" alert!
"I have a plan. You are the plan. That's it," signed God.
Now, whatever your belief system is about God, Goddess, the Universe, the Omniverse, source, the Force (I
could go on forever here), or even if you are an atheist, this should be telling you something.
There will be no bailouts from heaven. The human race is on our own down here. We can ask for assistance,
however help from the other planes can only do so much. We are the plan. We have to do the work. We,
individuals creating, are the principle element that is responsible for everything in Earth World.
Lots of folks walking around in 3D world are getting tired. Some are bailing out of heavy dense vibrational
places (like Michigan) to move into a place which "feels better". Quite a few of our spiritual teachers have
given up their practices, are retiring, or are just not up to giving out their energy anymore. There are a few gurus
whose life circumstances or age is keeping them from continuing, or making them keep going when they really
want to retire. It is work, this spiritual stuff, and work can be exhausting, especially when equal reciprocation is
not given. For all but a few, being in the healing biz does not pay the bills!
You are the front runners of the New Human Consciousness, and that, my dear ones, is work. Work is
exhausting. Even saying the word - work - begins to drain your energy, especially when you read all the
newsletter energy alerts! New blasts from source, portal openings, dimensions anchoring, alignments occurring-
good googley-goo, is all this whacking out shifting really necessary? Feels like work!
Plan A is where we work. We work on our stuff, we work at learning, we work at grounding, we work at
evolving. All this work! Yuck!
I prefer a new plan, a Plan B. Instead of work, let's play! Everyone loves to play! Play is fun! It's life-enriching,
soul-enhancing, nurturing, and fundamentally one of human beings best quality. Sometime in our childhood,
play was driven out of us by well meaning authority figures who had the play sucked out of them. We can take
back the play!
In Ghostbusters II, there was a river of energy under New York City, created from the lower vibed energy of it's
inhabitants (most likely because they worked too hard...). The GB's got everyone in NYC to just love on each
other in an atmosphere of play - and the river dissolved! We are Ghostbusters! We have the power to lift
wherever we are to the highest degree and evaporate the river of negativity that is grounded beneath us! That is
Plan B! With play you get to say how your world is going. Play raises your vibration and higher vibes brings
happier events!

The Technique:
• Insert a play-o-meter into your awareness, much like a speedometer in your car, with play being on the
left and work being in a big red zone on the right.
• Assign a higher guide to be the Meter Master.
• Give instructions to the Meter Master to keep your level of work below the halfway point at all times
and if it gets over halfway, set the alarms blaring!
• Now, go out in your day, and what ever you do, do it in the energy of play.
When the Meter Master tells you that your needle is over the half way mark to work - check yourself and return
to play! It is that simple.
Beyond Technique:
Be play! Just live in the possibility of playfulness, be joyful, be someone who whenever you come into the
room, the whole place lights up just because you are there!
Even when the energy has you bouncing all over the place, let it in like an old friend you haven't seen in a
while for a tea party!
Yours in the spirit of joy and play (and practicing her shut-ups),
Lisa Marie
Lisa Marie Gutowski’s teaching, lectures and workshops have helped raise the
consciousness and bring heart centered healing to thousands of people. As a direct
conscious channel for the Beings of Light, Lisa Marie has brought forth
information that has helped mankind evolve to it’s full potential. Lisa Marie’s
first book, Beyond Techniques- The 2012 Shift, Evolving From Lightworker to
Light (ISBN 978-0-595-49853-6) can be discovered at iUniverse, Amazon and
Barnes and Noble. See her full profile at www.beyondtechniques.net. You
can contact her at lmgutowski@wowway.com.

Life Is a Fairy Tale
by Elayna Fernandez
I didn’t have an evil stepmother or jealous stepsisters, and of course there was no prince or royal
ball in my humble small town; however, as a little girl I felt like Cinderella, full of dreams, plans
and good intentions, with seemingly no possibility to make them a reality. Or was there? I did not
believe in fairy godmothers. That was not possible. At least, not for me.
Nowadays, I find myself a mother of two young daughters to whom I’ve read since they were in
the womb. Together we read books, fables, articles, magazines, and of course, fairy tales, over
and over again.
My version of Cinderella has changed over the years, as I have come to the conclusion that fairy
tales are not imaginary after all.
I know it sounds crazy, but, let us recap: when Cinderella found herself alone, although sad
because of her circumstances, she told herself, “I would love to go to the royal ball tonight."This
wish made it possible for her fairy godmother to appear in front of her. However, the wish did not
make Cinderella ready for the ball and it certainly did not take her to a magical experience at the
Royal Castle. Instead, the fairy godmother actually commanded Cinderella to find mice, a rat, a
pumpkin...
“Cinderella, without asking a word, gathered everything her god mother asked for.” The fairy
godmother used her magic wand to turn it into what she needed, but before she warned her, “–You
must return before midnight, the spell will be broken at that time –"

There are five key principles to analyze and reflect upon:
1. Cinderella had worked diligently and was certainly worthy of attending the ball.
2. Cinderella allowed herself to dream of the royal ball, a prince, and a fancy gown.
3. Cinderella, although skeptical at first, had faith in her fairy godmother and believed in the possibility
of attending the ball.
4. Cinderella did not hesitate; she simply took action to make her dream come true.
5. As tempting as it may have been, Cinderella took the rules seriously and did not forget her promise.
This was not mere magic. Cinderella had a great opportunity and knew how to seize it. She had the
preparation, vision, faith, diligence, and discipline that led her to live a reality beyond her dreams.
We often hear stories of people who are born with a “lucky star” and we do not stop to think that even to win
the lottery someone has to actually have hope, make at least a small investment, and follow up on the results.
Furthermore, if you just randomly win any prize and you don’t believe you won’t and never claim it, can you
enjoy it? You know the answer.
Life is a fairy tale.
Your fairy godmother is listening to that little voice inside you that allows doors to open where you never
thought they’d be.
Your fairy godmother is your connection with the divinity that lies inside you when you recognize that you
were created as an image of a God who has infinite power and wishes your absolute happiness.
Your fairy godmother is that person who shows up in your life as a messenger of peace, help, guidance and
support, and brotherly or sisterly love.
Your fairy godmother is YOU receiving inspiration from above, believing and creating, and using the most
obvious resources to overcome what troubles you.
Your fairy godmother is your willingness to share love, motivation, time and resources with others; she is
your willingness to work hard rather than dismay.
“Cinderella and the Prince soon married and lived happily ever after in the palace.”
I can only imagine the comments from the townspeople. “Where did she come from?” “She’s so lucky” “The
slipper fits and she marries a prince!” If only they knew Cinderella’s work, challenges, trials and patience…
all before the happy ending.
Next time you witness or find out about someone’s “happy ending”, ask yourself, or better yet ask them about
the Preparation, Vision, Faith, Diligence and Discipline that brought them to their final goal. You’ll be
surprised.
Life is a fairy tale. You to can have a happy ending.
Elayna Fernandez is a proud mom, a recognized marketing

professional, and Founder of http://PositiveMommies.com.

Affirmative
Prayer
Affirmative prayer is prayer that is approached with an attitude
that there is a power for good available and ready to be used to
manifest the perfection of life that already exists. It is a method
used to realign one's thoughts with the good, the beautiful and
the true which is available to all.
It is also knowing that God is not capricious and responds to all

Rev. Claire A. Middleton was born in Yonkers, because we are talking about the Law. "It is not a respecter of
persons." Why then does it appear that some people's prayers are
NY and at an early age began to read the bible answered and others are not?
and question why certain principles were not
being taught. She began to explore various Some approach prayer wondering if they are heard, are worthy
denominations and in college she continued to or if in fact they can have what they are requesting of God. All
search different religions to find answers to some of these thoughts represent doubt. The Master Jesus' teaching is
that, "it is done unto you as you believe." If you enter prayer
of the burning questions she had. She received
with doubt, you are not believing it, and you get what you really
her B.S. degree in Biology from Central State are believing.
University in Wilberforce, Ohio and went on to
Brooklyn College to receive her MA degree in Affirmative prayer is approached by affirming a truth. We must
Urban Education. She found Religious Science know what we desire and identify the qualities of God that
over 25 years ago and immediately began to see manifest that desire. For example, if you are looking for more
monies, you must know that God is your source and supply. You
the thread of truth she had found in her studies
must also remind yourself that God is not only outside of you
throughout the years. She founded the Center for but dwells within you. Therefore, you are source and supply
Spiritual Living - COLORS, formerly known as because there is God within you. You must claim what it is you
The Church of Light of Religious Science in desire, such as $10,000 or greater, realizing there is no great or
2001. COLORS has a membership of over 170 as small in God. You then must address your unbelief, knowing
well as a group of students in Palm Beach, South that there is nothing that can stand in the way of this truth.
Restating your desire, you release it to the Universe as the Law
Africa whom Rev. Claire supports with the
in your life. You say thank you and know that it is done.
teaching.
You then begin to act as if the prayer has been fulfilled.
Whatever the money was for, begin to imagine using it. Your
mind doesn't know the difference between imagination and
reality.
Rev. Claire Walk in the joy of having received whatever you desire, and
Middleton, pastor allow the Universe to do what it does best- manifest. God
and founder of the answers all prayer. First, we must know what we desire, have
Center for Spiritual the courage to state it, the willingness to let the old go and the
Living-COLORS in belief that it is done.
Charlotte NC www.
1colors.org Rev Claire
7047135157
Guided Meditations: 10:30am
Sunday Services: 11:00am
5420 Kimmerly Glen Lane
Charlotte, NC 28215
704.393.5157
Welcome to C.O.L.O.R.S.!
We honor your path on your spiritual journey. We offer love, support, Rev. Claire A. Middleton
fellowship and affirmative prayer (Spiritual Mind Treatment). Founding Pastor
The Center for Spiritual Living, C.O.LO.R.S., is a member of International

Centers for Spiritual Living and we recognize that all there is, is God. We
understand that our beliefs out-picture as people, places and events in our
lives.
We have the ability to examine our belief system and come to a clearer
understanding of the truth and operating from this greater truth change
our lives. We know that we are always supported, connected and guided by
our source, God. We are always supported and guided to our greater good.
James Renford Powell

Publisher
IAMPress – The Turn Key Approach to Publishing

You do not have to hire an editor, proof reader or formatter to publish a book! You do not have to know where to
get an ISBN or barcode, nor do you have to find a book cover designer. You don’t have to know where to print
and bind or how to market your book. You only need to talk to Jim Powell at IAMPress – 901-487-9365. Online
– go to WWW.IAM-COR.ORG – IAMPress – the Bookstore. Request the Author Package.
_____________________
The Renford Books
FREE – Investigate and see for yourself the most comprehensive

book series available on the Universal Laws that are in affect in our lives.
Down load the free E-book, The Searcher’s Road Map
and view the synopsis of each book in the
IAMPress Bookstore.
WWW.IAM-COR.org.
Our Humanity is our Divinity
This week, I took a day off from a life this town for the first time. I felt at
overbooked in responsibilities to pick home through the choice to honor
up a lamp I had ordered from an and now enjoy, what I needed in the
artisan whose work I had fallen in midst of my very busy and
love with almost 20 years ago when I responsible life ....an adventure that
lived in Santa Fe. Janna has decided touched my heart and soul.
to move on to a different expression
of herself after 21 years of making So what does this tale of playing
beautiful ways to light up a room, and hooky from my to-do list have to do
I wanted to make sure to get another with divinity? Simple... that divinity
lamp of hers before I no longer could. is found not only in the cathedrals
Turns out that her studio was but two hours away -who and temples ancient, it is also found in the mountains
knew!-from where I live in Massachusetts and so my and meetings local, in the spontaneous choice to create
spiritself whispered sweet nothings in my ear, asking an adventure out of an errand versus simply checking
for some time in my life as well. I had all the reasons it off my to-do list. Divinity is honoring our spirit and
that the pressures of too-much-to-do-in-too-little-time soul's need for breathing room and expression in our
can argue for, and I have learned over the years that daily lives, even if the taskmasters of logic and duty
taking time for what calls out within me, softly yet tsk-tsk us for doing so. Divinity is not a place we go
earnestly, never becomes a regret of mine. to; she is found in the "how" of our daily routines, in
our choice to not become so unconscious in our to-do
So, I packed up our puppy and played hooky from my list that we forget that what we do/get done is not who
shoulds of the day. I brought along my iPod to be able we truly are or what the gift of a life human is about.
to play my music while driving (those of you who
have/had teenagers know how rarely you get to play All beings who live on this earth these days have
your own music uncontested). It felt good to be long- chosen the courageous act of living divinity through
distance driving as it is one of my ways to meditate, the duties, trials and ecstasy of our daily humanity.
perhaps because while my chatty-cathy mind is busy Our times are asking that we are all living our divinity
driving, my softer-voiced mind becomes more easily even more through living our humanity. No longer is
heard and felt by me. the sacred split off from the secular...we are being
asked to honor the sacred in the daily and in the daily,
The town of Easthampton is reached by driving over the sacred. To do so is to become even more clear that
Mt. Tom, a mini-mountain by standards other than there are no small acts, simply those that we bring our
coastal New England and beautiful to drive over with awareness to and those we do not. And so, in this time
its steep road up and down the edge of the mountain of changing norms and direction, perhaps in playing
and the town so very small below. While shopping in hooky from your logic and to-do list in order to honor
the quaint town, I picked up a lamp and met an artist the whisper of the voice of an adventure and the
who I have appreciated for years. As we compared mysterious, you are simply
notes on the music our daughters loved to listen to, I honoring the divine in your
felt at home and at ease, even though I had humanity...and that is go(0)d.
just met this women/artist and had driven to
JaiKaur is a healer, teacher, and visionary with a gift for seeing where the divine is
providing guidance in everyday life. Her years of experience in taking what is, seeing
it’s potential, and then designing that for daily use serves well as a skill in guiding
women in the restoration of their spiritual lives. You can hear me talk more about this
by going to my June 5th BlogTalkRadio show at www.blogtalkradio.com/jaikaur

The Power and Beauty of Intent by Dr. Jeanine Austin
Life Coach for Women Worldwide
www.simplydivinesolutions.com
While there is the old adage, "The road to hell was paved with good
intentions," I, for one, am a big fan of intent.
It is true, sometimes we miss the mark or we just don't land where we

would have liked to. Still the energy of honest good intent never goes
completely astray. A "good faith" heart-driven action trumps an ego-
driven motivation, for me at least, any day!
In her book, Toltec Wisdom, Sheri A. Rosenthal describes intent as "the

force that life uses to move and propel everything forward in the
manifest reality and to change or reorder it. [...] By expressing an
exceptionally well-defined desire from the heart - with total confidence
and without any conflicting thoughts from the rational mind -
unbending intent can make anything happen. [...] Channeling intent is
not about thinking or wishing; it is a feeling that comes from deep inside us and is so overwhelming with purpose and
focus that we know there is no other possibility that could conceivably manifest in reality."
If we desire to manifest Divine intent in our lives, we may tap into the heart's wisdom by praying a prayer from A
Course in Miracles:
"Where would you have me go?

What would you have me do?
What would you have me say, and to whom?"
My best friend Lauren Brownell's direct ancestor, suffragette Susan B. (Brownell) Anthony, intended to liberate
women from an oppressive male driven government by advocating that women should have the right to vote. She
never saw the passage of the 19th amendment - but we all enjoy the fruits of her intent. We might never see our intent
come into physical manifestation. Still, we should know that we are always "moving molecules" (I hear my coaching
clients laughing as I always press them to move those molecules/energy!). As citizens of the planet, we must pave the
way for the highest good. This is a call we can't afford not to answer. To Heart Driven Intent!
@->->--
With Love, Dr. Jeanine has both a bachelor's and master's degree in clinical social work and
Dr. Jeanine a doctorate in life coaching-graduating Summa cum Laude. The breadth of her
career which spans nearly 25 years has incorporated many aspects of clinical
work with children and adults in a wide variety of settings. She no longer
practices psychotherapy and now coaches full time. Dr. Jeanine recently
developed The Alma Answers! 21 Sacred Steps to Divine Solutions. This is an
option for e-course (men and women), curriculum for coaches working with
groups and individual coaching.
To get start with her 21 Sacred steps to Divine solutions program, please
complete http://www.simplydivinesolutions.com/SDSWelcomePacketAll.doc and
return via email: jeanine@simplydivinesolutions.com. Dr. Jeanine provides life
coaching sessions via the telephone or Skype (drjeanine1).
Intentions and Affirmations
by Shauna Arthurs
Have you ever had an intention that didn’t really go anywhere? Perhaps you’ve repeated affirmations and
concluded they were useless?
Today we will explore the potential of intentions and affirmations, discover the connection between them and
discuss how to use both in a synergistic manner to accomplish your goals.
While widely talked about in personal growth circles, like any tool or technique these are powerful and effective
when used well; when attempted half-heartedly or without the appropriate inner work they can be sources of
frustration rather than elation.
Intentions
First, we must be clear about one thing: intentions are not hopes, wishes or dreams. Intentions, as we discuss them
here, are choices you make about things you want to accomplish. When you wish to be rich someday or dream
about a slimmer, healthier body, you are living in dreamland; these are not intentions. Intentions are specific,
decision-driven thoughts about what you desire and intend, and they become your source of action – they are
catalysts for change.
Affirmations
If intentions are the flame behind our drive to accomplish something, affirmations can be like the oxygen that
keeps the flame lit. While affirmations can be performed in many ways, the practice has become such a cliché that
the inherent power is often glossed over or misunderstood. Many people find that saying affirmations becomes an
empty routine, however when you combine them in an empowering way with focused intentions, the results are
astounding. Affirmations can act as sources of additional power, like a team reinforcing your intentions.
In the past, if you have been excited about the potential power of affirmations only to end up disappointed, you
are not alone. Often, the reason behind this is as simple as it is obvious;
you were saying things that were not true for you. As author Michael
Losier tells us in his book, ‘Law of Attraction,’ "A positive affirmation
can have a negative vibration. Most affirmations don’t work because
the Law of Attraction doesn’t respond to words – it responds to how you
feel about the words you use." If you say to yourself ‘I am rich beyond
my wildest dreams!!’ and it is demonstrably not true, your inner mind
will most certainly rebel, and you’ll get distracted by the guilt and
confusion of saying something that makes no sense to you. No wonder
this doesn’t work!

Putting It All Together
Success lies in how these techniques are used, and in the mindset behind them. Effective intentions and
corresponding affirmations will cause you less internal conflicts and can propel you towards your dreams in an
almost magical manner. When used in this harmonic way, they can be used towards the accomplishment of any goal;
the more personal and well-defined, the better.
Let’s imagine you have set an intention to be healthy this year. Your specific goals may include the loss of a certain
amount of weight or inches, a trial of a better diet to help support you in eating better, and possibly a motivating
factor such as entering a marathon in six months. Your strategies may include signing up for gym classes, hiring a
personal trainer and dietician, and committing to a certain number of workouts each week, as well as cutting back on
certain treats you are used to having in your daily diet.
To help you achieve the goals these intentions set forth, you can create some powerful affirmations to support you.
Your deep, abiding reasons for wanting to make these changes and follow through with your commitments are the
starting point for progress; your affirmations can keep you moving towards those important goals. In this case,
instead of saying to yourself, ‘I’m thin and healthy!’ and having your subconscious fight you (‘Ha! No You’re not!’),
you can use empowering statements. Try things that make you feel great about yourself and will inspire you to live
up to your highest ideals - while allowing for setbacks - such as:
· I am getting healthier every day!

· I make great choices.
· My food is fuel that nourishes me.
· I feel more vibrant with each breath and each step!
· Exercise makes me feel powerful!
· I am giving myself the gifts of health and energy.
· I am fulfilling my wish to be healthy and happy!
· I have the power to choose what I eat.
· I am an example to those around me.
· Each positive choice I make improves my future.
· I choose to walk a new path.
· I’m grateful for each day and each new opportunity to choose health.
· I can feel the life force within me and I love it!
Once you’ve set a clear intention and created some supportive and empowering
affirmations, you may find it helpful to record them in your own voice so you can listen
often. Speak them with passion, whether repeating them aloud or recording them. As
mentor Tony Robbins tells us, “With enough emotional intensity and repetition, our
nervous systems experience something as real, even if it hasn’t occurred yet.” Thus,
combining the most realistic affirmations possible with repetition and applying them to
focused goals is a powerful, effective method of achieving your grandest goals!
Shauna Arthurs specializes in sharing effective tools and resources to inspire and help you to
create the unique, magnificent life you were meant to live. Get started at
BreathingProsperity.com and IncreasingVelocity.com, and for an instant boost of abundance,
enjoy her popular e-book 30 Days to Wealth.

A Historical Moment in History
Setting the Intention for Change
The following pictures photographed by John Madsen in Memphis, TN at Anointed

Temple of Praise are of Americans waiting in line to cast their vote on November 4,
2008 for the 44th President of the United States. This is a unifying moment in history as
all eyes are on Barack Obama who is an African American running for President. In
Memphis, the birth place of the blues and the place where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
was killed citizens are setting their intentions on a moment for change. 40 years after
King was slain, President Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United
States of America. On January 20, 2009, the affirmation “Yes We Can!” culminated in
the swearing in of a President who would change the face of American History forever.

Synolve Craft
Artwork by Dora Taggett

An Historical Moment in History
Setting the Intention for Change
“Yes We Can”
Living 2010 through an Emerald Mind
by Luisa Ribas-Cadle
Sandwiched between this year´s fireworks and the next is a Great Opportunity. You and I know it,
though we may stow it beneath a sea of plans and jobs to till. Through all we do in these 365.25 days,
from making tea, to teams, to trillions of dollars, the opportunity is there, to Grow toward a Life-Loving,
Life-Giving world, with its people, its genius, and its world of nature intact, robust, and beautiful.
What does it mean to live the year 2010 with a Green Mind? I
make a cup of green tea for the pun-fun of it, an inner “ha”, and
enter the field of green thought.
At first, environmental facts assail me. Looking at the world

seems like a hallucination, it is melting, cracking, bursting and
unpredictable. I think of the environmental magazines heaped up
in doctors waiting rooms, chocabloc with statistics and
complaints, just like the patients, minus the drugs.
My thoughts almost seem random, but they are all about energy
and fuel. There are 31 years until the Antarctic Treaty is up but
will we Reserve it so tycoons don’t pump it for oil? There are
new and effective Electric cars with magnetic transmission
available. How many people will buy them this year? Will I see
one? There are geniuses learning to squeeze energy from waves. Will there be mass production? The
Copenhagen Lesson; abated protesters anyone? Suddenly, I realize this is crazy; thinking green is not
about knowing about being green, but being green! Can I be the change I want to see? This year? Can
we all?
Nature shows that the “ecosystem system” works, and the

movement for us to make it there was dubbed the Green
Revolution years ago, commandeered by many brilliant
minds, and some more matt. All were plagued by
politicians who sought to protect the ecosystem of The
Budget. I called it the Grevolution, and then as I saw more
albatross choke on oil and the trade winds choke on heat, I
called it the Grievolution. Now, I watch my mind use the
pressure, the insanities, and the consistent core value of life
to go greener than it´s ever been before. It is like the core
directive of Eva in the movie Wall.E, a robot whose core
program was to seek and protect life on earth.

With a deep breath and a glass of water I think of how we are biologically bound to the need for a healthy
world, by our lungs and veins. I wonder if presidents wake in the morning, take a deep breath of air and
say, “Mmmm, that’s nice, maybe we should keep it like this?” or “How do I keep it?” I wonder if the
people in power are really more like protected organs too far from the skin to feel the air.
The word "green" feels media-weary and I try to shake it clean, but it doesn’t feel fresh anymore. Sort of
like the way the word catholic doesn’t feel right as a synonym for Love. I think about the way I live, and
that Being Frugal for the sake of emotional Wealth as opposed to doing it to save money is one of the
greatest gifts anyone can make to themselves. It is the rule of affirmation, when you represent your values,
you get your own emerald, and so does everyone around you.
It matters to live 2010 knowing the worth of our world, and

our capacity. There are greener cars, there are greener
products, paints, new hybrid water heaters, new green Art
projects, and we have a flexible mind we can train to save
water and shop ethically; it does add up. I am inspired - I feel
that small moments will be abundant. It suddenly occurs to
me to make a Green Party (no pun defended), with generators
and crazy environmental snacks/drinks. My mind has strayed
and my tea has gone cold, but it seems to have been worth it:
I feel ready and green for 2010. There is no time to complain
and everything to do and be. As Vicente Ferrer said, “In the
darkness, better to light a candle than curse the dark.”
My meditation brings its final fruit: To have a Green Mind in

2010 also suggests a sense of having a Beginners Mind in this coming year. To also remain as new, open,
receptive to the unknown, and willing to go forth to learn. It will show through the small acts as well as
the great. Let 2010 be a genuine start, feel the leaf push through the snows of “yeah well maybe”, and give
us a “Yes!”.
Here´s a toast to your many toasts to be,

“May your Fresh Starts all be green, and your Fruit be Many!!”
Happy 2010.
Luisa Ribas-Cadle is a freelancer. for many

publications, including The Infinite Field Magazine.

The Cycle of Life
by Minister Valerie Love
Arcturus, one of the guides I love asking questions of, shared a
message with me about the fallout of the financial markets. I thought
I'd share with you what came through.
Valerie: As I see the financial markets continue to shifting,

crumble, I come to a better understanding of your moving,
teaching that all systems which do not benefit the humming
whole, and Earth Mother, cannot stand. and
vibrating,
Arcturus: Yes. There will be more. Destruction and truly for
crumbling are necessary precursors to a rebirth, the
which is creating anew. sustenance
of life on
You have experienced this in your human time years your
ago as the financial markets were forming. There was planet.
greed and fear, just as there is now, only in varying Your very
demonstrations. Then you remedied and rebuilt your life is
financial markets through laws and regulations that, it sustained,
was hoped, would get the participants and facilitators by the dynamic action of your Mother and countless
of the commercial systems to act according to a other dynamic forces.
higher standard. It was the remedy for the day.
Your commercial systems are experiencing upheaval,
As you continue to expand and grow as a race, you an earthquake, brought on by the dynamic shifting of
outgrow old human-made laws, and regulations. As human consciousness, which is dynamically creating
your consciousness shifts and expands, the old a new reality. Your growth and expansion necessitates
becomes obsolete and because it was the parameter and causes change. The systems that were built upon
you were operating in, it breaks as you burst out of it. your consciousness of yesteryear must crumble in the
face of today's knowing. You are on an epic
It is akin to an earthquake. When the pressure and
evolutionary journey, not very different in scope and
heat cannot be contained, it erupts. The movement
radical completeness from the evolutionary leap
and shifting of Mother Earth causes what seems to be
which facilitated the advancement of consciousness
catastrophe, disaster and destruction.
from primate to human. This evolutionary leap is
It is not as dismal as you may think. Mother, under radical, all-encompassing and complete. It leaves no
the surface of the Earth's crust, is continuously stone unturned, as you say.

Mind you, there is no outside destroyer of your world or anything
in it. There is no death knell meted out by a feared or fearful
super-god.
No, much to the contrary, your systems implode. The fear, greed
and illusory error thinking cannot stand, and so any and all
monuments that have these as causative—or operating—agents
cannot stand. They will implode. And the implosion begins within
the system itself.
There are those that your race will single out and point a finger at
and say, "You are guilty of x, y and z. You are the reason we are in
this mess, and so we will punish you."
Understand that these ones, whom you will single out for blame,
because you think some one must be the blame for all of this, are
not the cause of the implosion, nor could they be. The system
itself is based on untruth, so the system cannot stand. Those
operating within the system, the ones operating from a
consciousness of fear and greed, only hasten the implosion, they
do not cause it. They are simply catalysts, necessary for the
system to be exposed for what it is and decimated in order to
make way for a new creation.
You have seen this many times on your planet; it is a cycle. The
cycle of life. Build—implode—rebuild. Create—destruction—
recreation. Birth—death—rebirth.
This is an ever progressing infinite spiral, ever spiraling upward; Life is ever growing, ever outgrowing and breaking
free of the prisons of yesterday's understanding. Always spiraling upward, infinitely. Forever and ever progressing,
expanding, growing and advancing.
Such is taking place more and more rapidly as your human senses would perceive it. Yet, things are not moving any
faster than they did before this day.
There is simply a higher vibration that you have accessed now which appears, in the world of effects, to make things
speedier. It is simply a higher vibration—many higher vibrations—that you are accessing now in the upward spiral
which carries you all back home, back to God.
Welcome home children. Welcome home. Amen.
Valerie: Thank you!
Valerie Love is an Abundant Living Enthusiast who teaches the simple truth that we can truly
have it all, by using a proven 5-step simple system in each of the 7 major areas of life: Faith,
Fulfillment, Family, Friends, Fitness, Finances & Fun. Valerie is an Author, Inspirational Speaker
and the creative voice of the online blog: www.LiveYourDestinyToday.com

Breaking
the
It doesn’t matter where we’re from or where we are right now, we
all know someone who, no matter how hard they work or how
many times they change jobs or careers, just can’t seem to break
above that level of just getting by. They are unable to break the
Chain
financial chain that is holding them captive and keep them from By Edward Williams
living their dreams. They can’t seem to ever get ahead, always in
that cycle of the day to day, week to week, and month to month
fight of staying just above, drowning in the sea of debt,
unhappiness, frustration, and despair. We see those persons living
their lives in the same way their parents did or currently doing
things. We see our young men who didn’t have a father in their
lives, walk away from their own children and teenage girls who
were born to teenage mothers now having children of their own.
We see generation after generation remain on the up and down
roller coaster life of the generation before them. Too many of us
walk through this life as victims of our past.
It's up to us and us alone to break the chain of mediocrity,

average, and ordinary.
The chain of mediocrity must be broken. At some time, by

someone, this chain must break. Why not you and why not now?

In order to break the chain, we first must change our thought
patterns, our beliefs, and improve ourselves. There are five
practical steps you need to practice daily to break this chain:
•Believe In Yourself. It's not what others call you, but what
you answer to that gives you your identity. Believing in
yourself is the most important thing you must do to accomplish
anything in life. You must trust in your own ability. It is
absolutely essential to guard and renew your mind because
anywhere you intend to go in life your mind most go first.
•Discover Your T.A.G. (Talents, Abilities, and Gifts) It's quite

simple no one can do what you do, the way you do it. Only you have your talents, abilities, and gifts and NO
One but you can share them. No matter how many singers are out there no one has your voice or the music
inside you. You are an original, one of the kind; there was no one like you ever before and there will be ever
again. We need you to discover and share the T.A.G. you were sent here with.
• You must have a Vision. You need to have a vision and sometimes lose your sight. Your vision shows you
where you can go in life, your sight only shows you where you are. You need a bigger picture of your life.
Believe in your vision even when others don't. Your Vision was given to you, not them and only you can
make it a reality.
• Set and Achieve Goals. Quite simply if you have no where to go, you are already there. In order to break the
chain, you must set goals for your life and then achieve them! Setting goals is a job within itself; you must
first know what you want in order to plan how to get it than you must work to achieve those goals. There is a
old saying, "Plan your work, than work your plan".
• Take Action. Nothing will just happen because you want it to - you have to make it happen. All the talent
and ability in the world means nothing unless you develop and use them. You must push yourself into action,
don't wait for things to get better, you must start where ever you are with whatever you have. When you
believe in yourself enough to take action on a better life, a better life you will have.
The Chain of mediocrity, average and ordinary must be broken by someone, at some time!
WELL, THE SOMEONE IS YOU AND THE TIME IS NOW! Use your gifts and talents to break to
chain of mediocrity.
Edward Williams is the President and CEO of PowerLife, a professional speaker,

success skills trainer, and creator of the PowerLife Empowerment Programs and
PowerLife Conferences. His programs, conferences, and workshops are designed to
propel people into action towards greater success. Born and raised in a small town in
North Mississippi and son of a minster, he learned at an early age to love and care for
others. Over the years, Edward found that loving and caring for people wasn't enough,
people need encouragement and direction in their lives. As a visionary and speaker,
Edward answers this call to provide people with the tools they need to succeed. To learn
more about Edward and PowerLife, visit http://powerlife2010.weebly.com.

Minute Meditation
By Susan Marek
Vision Board Meditation
It takes only a minute to read and breathe.
This meditation may be used at any time to assist you in creating a mind-based vision board. I encourage
you to first call on your angels and guides to be at hand and to provide a comfortable, loving presence
during your meditation You may also find it helpful to record these words in your own voice and play it
back during meditation. I recommend you perform this meditation sitting comfortably on the floor or in a
chair.
As we begin a new year, it is

tradition to make resolutions
toward self-improvement.
Instead of resolving to change
things, create your own vision of
how things WILL be, which
comes from a higher vibration.
In this meditation, you are using
your mind as a vision board.
Creating a vision in your head
can be more powerful than on
paper. It allows your dreams to
be empowered in the very place
where they first begin to
manifest - your mind.
Close your eyes. Rest your

hands gently on your lap in a
comfortable position. Take a deep breath. Inhale through your nose, letting the breath flow easily and effortlessly
into your lungs. Exhale slowly, allowing your breath to gently flow upward and out through your mouth.
Relax deeper into yourself as you take another breath, again letting it effortlessly flow in through your nose and out
through your mouth.

Minute Meditation
By Susan Marek
It takes only a minute to read and breathe.
Visualize a blank, white board. On

this board, you will be placing
your ideas and dreams about your
future. YOU are a co-creator in
your life and are empowered by
Spirit to manifest what you desire.
Begin by placing pictures and
words of what you would like to
manifest in your life - a new home,
car, clothing, etc.- on your board.
Move them around, rearrange
them in a way that makes sense
and is pleasing to you. There is no
limit to the amount of things you
can place. Because this is your
special board, explore using three-
dimensional objects. You can
make them as detailed as you
would like. Now visualize a
vacation you would like to take.
Where would you go? What would you pack? How are you getting there? What will you do and see? Place a movie
of that vacation on your board.
Now that you have created your board, mentally ask your angels and guides for something to place on your vision
board. "Dear Angels and Guides, please place an an item related to ___________________ (abundance, vacation, a
new home, etc.) on my vision board. I ask for something that is for my highest and best good. Thank you for your
guidance and assistance." This item is now on your board. What is it? Is there any guidance they are offering you in
regards to this object?
Your board is now complete, but may be changed or added to at any time. When you are ready, take a deep breath and
feel the energy flowing through your body as you gently come back into the room and continue with your day, fully
energized and refreshed. Enjoy!
Susan Marek is a life-long intuitive who uses her gifts of claircognizance,

clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience to be of Divine service. She
works with angels, ascended masters, and elementals to provide healing,
guidance, and insight to earthly issues. Trained as Reiki Master and as an
Angel Therapy Practitioner® and medium, certified by Doreen Virtue, PhD,
Susan uses her knowledge to be of service to others through readings,
speaking, and writing. She is the author of “A Children’s
Guide to Chakras.” For more information on Susan,
please visit www.susanmarek.com. The Infinite Field Magazine page 48
M
any people underestimate the power of intention. As you
go through the motions of a typical day, you may feel
discouraged, overwhelmed, or disenchanted. Are you
feeling like you repeatedly experiencing the same patterns,
feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or like you are stuck in a rut? The
power of intention and affirmation can change everything now.
What if you come to realize that all unfolding experiences do not

have to shake you up or get your goat? What if you choose to
remember how to shift your thoughts, to focus only on intending a
truly amazing life? It is as simple as choosing to change your
thoughts, being consistent, and knowing it is. This alters your
perception and transforms your existence.
You may relate to the experience of moving, where events that

unfold are anything but smooth sailing. People plan to pack and
move on a schedule, but things do not always turn out that way. You
may not realize that obstacles or related discomfort is always a
wake-up call. Every moment, everyone is being tested. You either
answer the call or resist and struggle. Come what may, you can
decide apparent foibles do not matter. You can choose to laugh and
surmount them. When something seems to go wrong, what if it really
er t
Liara C o v
e r o f goes right?

P ow
The ion
The power of intention reminds you that how you choose to perceive
a given situation determines the nature of your experience. You
choose to deepen self-love, acceptance and equilibrium, or reinforce
I n t e nt fear, frustration, and rejection. You choose to believe in your inner

tools, tap into the harmony and serenity, and get rid of what no
longer works for you or not.

Revelations help you sense everything is meaningful. You can intend to experience situations that help you. You may
decide events are not meant to unfold as you initially predicted. Challenges are actually good for you. Rain enables
flowers to grow even if it adds a curve ball to your move. When the cleaners do not show up as scheduled, you can
view this as an opportunity to expand your compassion and understanding. Remind yourself that the world does not
revolve around you, but your thoughts and intentions.
If everyone seems to want something from you just when other deadlines are
approaching, if the phone does not stop, you do not have to answer it. You can
choose to view this as a distraction or not. Sense every moment as an
opportunity to sense something good. What matters is the good you do for
yourself and others. You are evolving to master your soul. This means if you
align with intention, perspective widens. As your mind and thoughts are
focused on what you are looking at, to align with the present is easy. It
eliminates worry.
Just as each person has free will, they can experience abundance or lack. You
have the choice to project negative outcomes or something else. Ask when you
have been conditioned to live by other people's standards. To be aware of how
you think and feel in the same moment you are thinking and feeling gives you
tremendous power. Whatever you choose, you are creating it. As you begin to understand the law of attraction, you
realize that you invite not what you want but what you are. To stay in the moment, do the best you can now, then the
rest can take care of itself. This revelation is life-transforming. When you give something more power than you
believe you have, you forget that you are in actuality giving away your own individual power and control.
Every moment, you gain insight into what you are and attract that to you in the form of people as if they are a mirror.
Regardless of what you experience in life, you always get what you ask for. Everything exists right when you need it
where you are. You are gradually beginning to grasp the idea of cause and effect through experience. To be more
conscious and aware reminds you of your untapped, inner power. To know yourself is to be willing to create the
experiences necessary to challenge and stretch you so that you grow.
The essence of where you are on your journey presents itself in your lessons and experiences. As you grow more
observant of your own body, mind and spirit, you begin to sense what result will follow your action before that
unfolds. You are a wise being in the process of empowering yourself in amazing ways. Do you control your mind or
does it control you? As you answer this question, you begin to better understand why you are where you are and who
you attract into your life. Everything you sense is a kind of reflection of you.
Ultimately, every person is in implicit control of what is unfolding in their lives. Know what you want. Detach from
time. Your life shows you what you attract. Open your senses. Look in the mirror. Remember your choices. You
affirm how you feel not only in words, but in the choices you make and everything you invite. What do you choose to
invite into your life now?
Books: Self Disclosure: Changes from Within (Strategic Book Publishing, March 2009) Excerpt
available on Amazon.com E books: Harness the Energy of Your Dreams (expected completion before
end of August 2009)TOC can be provided (includes astral, lucid dreaming, dream walking, exercises)
http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au/bio/
Ph.D. in areas of psychoanalysis and international relations.

Dr. Stephen Marcus - The Beauty of Intentions
Intention is Dr. Stephen Marcus would be forging new worlds and

a deliberate bridging the gaps between language, oceans, and
act of will in cultures in cyberspace that would be as illuminating
which we and enlightening as Mbono.net? And what sort of
declare and genius would one need to be in order to create such a
commit fascinating concept?
ourselves to
a new state Creativity & Innovation: Dr. Stephen Marcus
in the Wherever Dr. Stephen Marcus goes, innovation and
universe. It creativity are sure to follow. In 1977, he received a
does not PhD. in Experimental Psychology from Cambridge
need to be University in England and did extensive work in voice
practical or even possible with our current knowledge. recognition. For 10 years, Dr. Marcus researched
It does have to be something we can either believe in, human speech perception while working as a
or suspend our disbelief in order to allow it to come University Lecturer at the Institute for Perception
into existence. ~Dr. Stephen Marcus Research at Eindhoven University of Technology in the
Netherlands. He was also the contact person for the
Findhorn Community, an experiment in conscious
If you are on Facebook or Twitter, most likely you've living, an education centre, and an ecovillage and
run across a tweet or two from someone setting an spiritual community in the Netherlands. Dr. Marcus
intention on Mbono.net which is a free twtter-like founded the One Earth Netherland Foundation,
social media network intended for people to share their supporting and networking with various educational
intentions, gratitude moments, miracles and much more groups and organizations.
in 140 characters or less. Much like twitter and
facebook, people join Mbono.net to connect with like- Embarking on a new journey of creativity in 1986, he
minded people, share messages of love and light, and joined AT&T Bell Labs Research in Murray Hill, New
become renewed, invigorated and refreshed from the Jersey, working on ground breaking technology which
inspirational content that fills the pages in a "tweet- today are common place such as human and computer
like" conversational style. Once you join and share, speech recognition, computer speech synthesis and
your conversation is automatically linked to twitter and their application in the telephone network where people
your intentions are shared at lightening speed filling the could call in, ask questions, and get an intelligent
world with goodness. It really is a beautiful thing to response. A man of intense genius and brilliance, Dr.
watch people who live in a world that often filled with Marcus is the recipient of 8 US patents. From 1998 to
so much trauma and pain find a space, like Mbono.net, 2001, he was Vice President of Technology at
to dream and set an intention to not only change the International Asset Systems in San Francisco
world, but change themselves. Twenty-four hours a developing Internet solutions to reduce wasteful and
day, Mbono.net offers a sacred space in a bustling unnecessary transportation of empty containers in the
social media environment which a beacon of light container shipping industry. While Dr. Marcus was
while bringing together people who greatest desire is to studying and working, he had a series of spiritual
bring peace, love and harmony to themselves and the awakenings and a feeling of connection with
world around them. This community while on line has spirituality. It was in 2001, when he began stepping
far reaching implications about how we can connect back and wondering what was next in his life and he
with each other to find inspiration in the comfort of our met Barbara Kroll who 15 years later would become
own home with the mere click of a keyboard or mouse. his wife.
Just 20 years ago, who would have thought people like
The Magic of Life: The I AM
When he was just a small child, Dr. Marcus began contemplating the mysteries of life like the great scientists and
Greek philosophers had gone before him. He would sit and wonder, "Who is the I AM that is me." From that day
forward to this very day, Dr. Marcus' life has been full of miracles and the magic of intentions. One powerful story
of intentions is how he met his wife Barbara Kroll. The two first met in 1984 high in the Swiss Alps at a spiritual
gathering for the Findhorn community. After loosing touch for almost 15 years, he ran across a photo of Barbara.
He was wondering what were the next steps for his life and at that moment, he set the intention to find her. Just
on a whim, he decided he would look through the phone book. While flipping through the phone book, he found
over 30 entries with her name. Nevertheless, Dr. Marcus decided to call a couple. On the first call, Barbara
answered the phone and immediately said, "Hi, Stephen." During this conversation, Barbara shared with Dr.
Marcus that she was preparing to go on a trip to Machu Picchu, a sacred mountain in Peru, with the Lindwall
Foundation, and asked Dr. Marcus to come along. He says he heard a loud voice from deep within him saying,
"Go!" So they met again and fell in love on another holy mountain. Since 2001, he has been traveling and
working with clairvoyant healer Dr E.E. (Isa) Lindwall and his wife Yolanda and the Lindwall Foundation, playing
a strong leadership role in bringing Releasing through the Freedom Through Releasing Limiting Memories from
the Past Process to disadvantaged communities from Peru to townships in South Africa. The Freedom Through
Releasing program uses affirmations such as "I release my limiting beliefs and feelings." He witnessed the
benefits that spiritual work can have on people who are even in the poorest of environments and circumstances.
Founding Mbono.net: The Power of Intentions
Once Dr. Marcus came back from this trip, he felt strongly guided to
begin a company called Mbono.net (http://mbono.net)
Mbono means vision in the language of the Xhosa people of South
Africa. The Xhosa's are a fiercely strong and inspirational people who
have given birth to a number of notable visionaries and inspiring
leaders for this planet, including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and
the late Miriam Makeba, whose voices each touched so many people
in different ways. Dr. Marcus had the desire to create a portal through
social media for people to formulate statements about what they would like to see created in the world.
Mbono.net is linked to Twitter and allows people send status updates in the form of GOOD Intentions in five
categories which allow you to do a vision board, prayer request, and set an intention that goes straight the the
universe. Mbono.net is a very "real" way to manifest everything you desire using social
media. The first four categories work like a virtual vision board which is written in 140
characters of less and the fifth to report your miraculous results:

• Imagine - a space for sharing your visions and dreams where you can imagine anything. It doesn't have
to be realistic and you don't even really have to believe that it will come true. Just imagine and don't be
encumbered with anything else except whatever it is you are imagining.
• Intend - a space to declare your intention, the new positive state you already see, feel and are committed
to existing as a reality in your life.
• Gratitude - a place to give thanks for all that you have in your life now and not for what you will have.
This is a space to be grateful what you have right now at this very moment.
• Release - a place for releasing that which no longer serves, giving room for new creation. This is actually
a special sort of Intention, one which is very important and often overlooked part of the creative process.
Release and let go of the attachment. Let go of anything that is blocking your path or keeping you from
receiving all of the goodness your heart can hold. Let it go. Let it fly free.
• Miracles - a place to record and share the miracles large and small which you experience as your vision
and intention comes into manifestation. This is a place to record all of the wonderful manifestations that
have taken place since you began this process with Mbono.net.
Filling the World with GOOD Intentions:

One of the things that surprises Dr. Marcus the most is that on Mbono.net "People are sharing intentions deep
from within their hearts."
These are just a few of the thousands of intentions that have been shared in this sacred space:
"I release any and all worries and attachment to worries and am free in this moment." ~#MWave
"I'm excited about future events! God gave me a vision and I intend to carry it out." ~successisagrind
"Bright, beautiful, bountiful, blissful, bouncy, beginnings of a great Sunday afternoon....and I intend to enjoy it!"
~Imseeingthings
"For once Im not gonna apologize to someone, Im just voicing my true opinions and thats something that I
intend to do more of in 2010. BE REAL" ~ZoeUKSP
Would you like to share your intention on Mbono.net and Dr. Stephen Marcus? To
manifest all that you desire and fill the universe with good intentions using
Mbono.net, sign up for free at http://mbono.net. You can also join Dr. Stephen
Marcus's group One Billion People for Higher Consciousness on facebook http://
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=165046393696 and follow his tweets on twitter
@MBONONET.
This article was written by Synolve Craft. Synolve is the

Editor-In-Chief & Publisher of The Infinite Field Magazine.

Rev. Lady Diannia Baty © 2009
AFFIRMATIVE
PRAYER II
Just as in Part I of "Affirmative Prayer," if you don’t have time to fully read this with no distractions, I ask
you to close this and read it later. For full impact, it deserves to be read and digested completely.
In every prayer there must be a believability factor. In Part II, we will explore what this factor is and how to
achieve it. The second affirmative prayer is powerful; it is an affirmation of something you already know on
a spiritual level but many times have trouble really believing. Once again, it is short and cuts to the chase.
These six words should be said whenever you desire to feel the presence of the universal creator draw near.
The second affirmative prayer is …
“God, I know you love me.”
I realize some of you may stumble over this because you who simply don’t believe that God can love you or
that God loves only the perfect people more than you. Newsflash! There is no perfect person. This is an
absolute truth.
Now that we have that out of the way, understand that God does love you completely with every flaw and
issue you may have. Because we have a tendency to think of God as a singular being with arms and legs and
a white beard up in the sky somewhere, we wonder how God’s attention and presence could be with us
every second of our lives. Can God be with millions of people at the same time? The answer is yes. God is
far reaching and infinite.
All of the affirmative prayers that I will be teaching you are said in the present tense. It is important that
you remember this. Even if you don’t believe it at the time, SAY IT ANYWAY!

“God, I know you love me.”
God’s energy and presence flows through us all. Yes, even the least of us and the most flawed are loved by
God. The very person you judge as horrible and believe should never have been born is loved by God. Every
blade of grass is blessed by God. Those pesky deer that nibble at your garden are loved by God. That
neighbor that you wish would disappear is loved by God. Every person in the grip of some kind of addiction
is loved by God. Every person who's ever lied to you or betrayed you is loved by God. Every person suffering
from a grave illness is loved by God. If you have a simple headache, even then, you are loved by God. If you
are depressed and feel all alone, you are not alone! If you have cursed God and turned your back when you
were traumatized and suffering, God is still there and loved you even then.
There is never a time that God does not love you!

I repeat there is never a time that God does not love you!
It is way past time that you finally get this. You are being compelled to see and know thyself as the spiritual
being that you are.
Some people tell me that they feel uncomfortable when they pray, especially if it has been a long time. These
short affirmative prayers are in fact statements and instantly get you back to where you need to be. Even if
you think God could not possibly love you, say it anyway. Soon, you will start to feel the truth of this
statement in your heart and soul. It's true. God does love you. Now, get busy and just say it.
“God, I know you love me!”
Have you ever loved someone and they didn’t believe you? It is very frustrating to love someone with all of
your heart and they just don’t believe you could love them that much. They see all their flaws and
imperfections and consider themselves unworthy of your love. You, on the other hand, see them in a different
way altogether. If they could just see themselves as you see them. If they only knew about all their good
qualities, gifts and talents that are so apparent to you. It makes you feel a little crazy that as you lift them up,
they tear themselves down just as quickly. The good thing is that with God is infinite patience, infinite love,
and guidance in every moment. Square those shoulders back, lift up that chin, and dry your tears because
God does love you! It is time you knew it too!
Rev. Lady Diannia Baty teaches spiritual and life development classes weekly and
holds workshops and gives seminars throughout in North Carolina. She wears many
hats including artist, writer, public speaker, life coach and intuitive reader. Rev. Baty is
a fourth generation psychic and wears it proudly. She is featured in an anthology book
Remarkable Women of Faith with other powerful women such as Jennifer O’Neal and
Ann Jillian. She is the author of Spirit Letters, a book of uncommon written dialogue
between her and the creator. A lifetime member of International Speakers Network and
the spiritual leader of the P3 Group, a women’s international empowerment
organization, she has been interviewed many times on “Spiritual Guidelines,” a
Charlotte public broadcast station 21 and was the co-host for The P3 Boost Blog Talk
radio program. For more information, you may visit the following websites:
www.makeachoicenow.com, www.myspiritletters.com or email Rev. Baty at
ladydiannia@makeachoicenow.com.

David Breslow
Regret; I know I Should have…
I should have, I should have, I should have.
Regret: Have you ever said that to yourself?
I Know I should have made a different decision; I should have been more honest; I should
have said, “No"; I should have listened better. I should have been kinder or more
I Should understanding….
Have
There are whole bunch of “I should have’s” aren’t there?
Here’s something to consider.
Believe it or not: You “should have” done exactly what you did.
I know that statement is hard to believe…especially when you look back at something
that didn’t go well but…
When you really look at it, what you did at the time was exactly what you should have
done — even if you now know you “should” have done something differently!
Still not making sense?
Think about it: how could you have done anything differently than what you did? You
can say you “know” better now, but you still did what you did at that time, didn’t you?
Yes, you did.
So why, looking back at it now - in retrospect - do you think its “okay” to think that
you should have done something differently?
You can do something differently NEXT TIME if you want, but you can’t do what you
did AT THAT TIME differently, so why waste your energy thinking that you should
have done it differently?
What a waste of your time!
Here’s a truth I’d like you to consider…
Are you listening?
Are you really listening without being distracted right now?
Put your normal filters and assumptions aside for a moment and really listen, that’s all
I ask.

David Breslow
Here’s the deal:
You will only do what you are capable of doing at any moment in time.
That’s it.
This means that whether you think you “should have” done something different or that
you “knew better”…the truth was…AT THAT TIME…you did what you were capable
of doing AT THAT TIME…otherwise YOU WOULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING
ELSE!
Are you with me?
You can argue and rationalize all you want about how “right” you are - in retrospect, of
course - about how you knew better and should have done this or that, but the truth
remains rock solid (which is why I like talking about and teaching it). I’ll repeat the
truth again:
AT ANY GIVEN TIME…YOU ARE DOING WHAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF

DOING…AT THAT GIVEN MOMENT IN TIME.
Does this mean you aren’t capable of doing something better or different NEXT TIME?
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! It does not mean that AT ALL. It only means that AT THAT
TIME - what you actually did - was exactly what you were capable of doing at that
time. And the proof is simple. Ready?
The proof is: YOU DID WHAT YOU DID!
Ugh. I know it’s difficult for some to accept this because they still want to convince
themselves (and others) that they “should” have done something different. But even if
you try to rationalize it, it doesn’t make that truth any less true. You don’t have to accept
gravity if you don’t want to either…but it doesn’t bother gravity one bit that you don’t
accept it, gravity will still function quite beautifully either way!
Maybe you can stop wasting your time with the “I should have” and move on to the “I
will do”.
Do you think you SHOULD?
David Breslow is a Speaker, Author and Performance Consultant. His clients

include professional athletes (PGA, LPGA, other sports) as well as Business
Organizations. He brings a fresh, direct, no-nonsense revolutionary approach to
Human Performance helping people make quicker and more powerful shifts in
attitude, behavior, action and impact on others. Visit: www.theflowzone.net or email:
david@theflowzone.net for more information.

Three Steps to a New Beginning
Rev. Alan A. Rowbotham

Some years ago while searching for a spiritual solution on how to make a new
beginning, I found what I considered to be clear-cut instructions on how to begin
again and take a new hold on life through three simple steps.
They are not difficult to follow, and you need not hesitate to apply them to yourself.
The instructions are based on the twenty-first chapter of the Gospel of John, verses
1-6.
This passage tells how the disciples had gone fishing but failed to make a single
catch. At the end of a long night of fishing with the coming of daylight, they turned
toward the shore, tired and discouraged. Looking up, they saw Jesus standing on the
shore. When the crestfallen disciples told Jesus of their failure, he suggested they
try once more: “Cast your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.”
So they did this, and “they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish.”
This old story points out to us today something of great importance: that even as there was a right side to the
fishing boat, there is also a right side to life itself.
In plain terms, we may be very near our good, much nearer than we realize. But in spite of our efforts, this good
may fail to materialize – not because it isn’t at hand but because of our limited perspective.
The Bible story indicates three simple, practical steps:
Pause in Your Efforts

First, pause in your efforts, if only for a moment. In so doing, get your thinking rightly adjusted. Remember the
disciples: “We toiled all night and took nothing!”
Have you ever “toiled all night”? Maybe you, too, have been striving and struggling. A pause will help you to gain
the right perspective of life, to head in the right direction.
Look Up!
The second step is to look up! When the disciples were so concerned with their failure, they could see nothing but
their failure. Yet the moment they lifted their eyes, they saw Jesus. With the sight of him came fresh hope.
Lift your eyes, not just in a physical sense, but lift up your consciousness and your thoughts to higher levels.
Use what I call spiritual logic; start from the principle that you are one with God. For instance, if you are facing a
difficult situation and are uncertain what to do next, declare for yourself, “I am one with the divine process that
guides, directs and upholds me. My way is made clear and all is well.”
Or perhaps there is a health problem. Pause in your efforts, be still, lift
up your thoughts to a higher level, and then affirm, “One with God, I
am strengthened, renewed, restored and made whole in every way.”
Or maybe you are struggling against lack and limitation. Declare with
courage and strong faith, “I am inspired, prospered and blessed with
God’s abundance in all my affairs.” As you lift your thoughts in this
way, you will find divine ideas flowing in and through you, inspiring
you and prospering you.
Take Action
The third step is to “cast your net on the right side.” Take action based upon the inner guidance you receive.
As you feel the motivation from within, go forward with confidence and courage and with the knowledge that you
are being divinely guided. Act upon the guidance and inspiration you receive.
There are times when we may find ourselves facing the perils of the unknown, when it all looks pretty bleak out
there. When I was a young boy growing up in England during World War II, my mother was fond of reminding me
of an address made to the world by King George VI in the early days of the war. He quoted a poem by Louise
Haskins, which goes like this:
“And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’
And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than
light, and safer than a known way.”
This is what I would call the practice of the presence of God, the conscious sense of being in God’s presence
wherever you are. It is better than light, safer than a known way. With your hand in God’s, you can begin again,
confident in God’s unfolding good as you go forward into the unknown.
God is Blessing You, Right Now!
Rev. Alan A. Rowbotham
Rev. Alan A. Rowbotham, a native of England, moved to the United States in 1967.
An ordained Unity minister for over thirty-seven years, he is now retired from full-
time ministry. Rev. Alan publishes a blog and a free inspirational e-mail newsletter,
www.spiritualsolutionsblog.com to which he invites you to subscribe. Please feel free
to share this article in its entirety with a friend.

Emotions of a Home: Feng Shui
by Janice Schneider Girgenti
The home is a place where we hang our hat and take

respite from the all too often fast-paced reality of life. It
is a sacred space that is meant to support, inspire and
nurture the individuals that reside there. Home is an
environment that permits personal journeys to begin and
allows a rest stop along the path through life.
The flow of a home’s energy, or chi, will affect the

emotional well-being of the residents. This, in turn,
effects how an individual moves through their daily
activities - whether it’s energetically, lackadaisically,
focused, etc. When there is conflict among the
members of the household or within the individuals
themselves, they will often times find an imbalance in
the environment that either created the discord or at the
very least perpetuates it. Feng Shui observations
pinpoint the areas of blocked energy flow that are
stagnant and creating distress in the inhabitants. This
causes remarkable subconscious changes and
imbalances that can be noted in altered behavior,
personality and even manifest in physical dis-ease.
Creating harmony and balance in one’s home will ensure the
emotional well-being of those that live in the space. It is a vital
element in choosing a home, as well as furniture placement,
wall color, window treatments, accessories, textile choices,
flooring and more. It becomes quite relative when building a
home as the number of doors and windows and their placement
are known to have impact on the inhabitants, including their
actions.
A firm feng shui belief is that the ratio of doors to windows

will have great influence on the control issues that may present
themselves between parents and children.
Most people do not become aware of feng shui and the subtle
energy of the art until there is a perceived change in the
mental, spiritual or physical well-being of a home dweller.
Feng Shui practice permits us to look at a space and make
adjustments prior to issues appearing and can also be made to
alter the space as changes in family, furnishings and other
facets of life shift. It is a must to secure balance in the space
over the course of time.

Traditional feng shui cures add a lot of dimension to
the energy of the space. Wind chimes, crystals, flutes,
water features, plants or others are strategically placed
to encourage a positive energy flow throughout the
home. For example, a home that may be in the path of
a negative flow of energy like busy roadways, nasty
neighbors or high tension wires would find the
environment unsettling, agitating and even unhealthy
over periods of time. Without the use of cures, these
effects come wafting into the house each time the
door is opened. Wind chimes are often used to shift
negative energy that may enter a home to be less
stressful. Water is traditionally made use of to
motivate encouraging energy to a space that might
require stimulation. It is used to stimulate the career
and money aspects of a person’s life.
Slow, stagnant energy is not the only culprit for emotional distress in a
space. Occasionally energy will move too fast through a room causing
irritations to those in its path. The arrangement of furniture, accessories
and cures can easily remedy the situation and create a more settled
flow of energy through the environment. This will decrease the added
tension of fast moving chi.
Lastly, it is highly recommended that one space be designated for

complete solitude. This sacred alter may be a tabletop or a whole room
that anyone can stop by and be reminded that a peaceful existence is
the key. It may be a place to go to during upsetting moments, to
reclaim personal balance, to read or spend some time in prayer or
meditation.
All in all, a trained feng shui eye can detect these subtle energy flows and make suggested adjustments to bring
the peace and harmony back into your home. Energy and its flow has a subconscious yet direct impact of
inhabitants of a space. Feng Shui will not only make an impact on the beauty of the space and how it “feels”,
but will ensure quality surrounding for those that live there creating a happy, healthy environment for you and
your loved ones.
Janice Schneider Girgenti – Feng Shui Counselor/Educator and Decorator.

Red Ribbon Member: International Feng Shui Guild Since 1996. For
further information on consultations, classes or seminars contact: Feng
Shui Studios 215.572.1650 or email: FengShuiStudios@verizon.net

There is a River
Adeola Fearon
Where a soul seeks ease

til dew drops gather and place
Glistening beads upon waters
Washing fickle feet and fearful faces
Clean of worries and tattered moments
The River through known
and uncharted passages
Springs forth in unsuspecting places
Rushing over hardened hearts
To create a smooth retreat
For dragonflies and bumble bees
It is complete in wonder and wisdom
Clears a path for mirrored images to show
Their grace and prance
Beside the tall grasses
POET - WRITER - ARTIST - ACTRESS - MAKER OF

SACRED GIFTS
Myola_Creations@yahoo.com

A c q u i s i t i o n
by Sharmin Sarna
You chose your way to reveal yourself

today you are born again in serendipity.
Blessing you from deep blue ocean;
You gain a word from this eternity.
Waiting for a perfect bright beginning

you are standing under the last sun.
The other you inside is pondering
Is it that ocean- you waited so long for!
Golden bliss surrounds you

you are seeing sacred face.
The holy nature is praying
beneath the cosmic heart...

Forget Your Weight
Why you should resolve to be creative this year

By Jan Bowers
Turn on the television, page through a magazine, or phone a friend, and

chances are good that you will hear from someone vowing to make big
changes in the year ahead.
The most common New Year’s Resolution is one that relates to weight and
body shape; resolutions related to financial management are close behind.
Apparently, Americans still believe that you never can be too thin or too
rich, no matter what time of year it is.
While there is nothing inherently negative about either of these goals,

there are real benefits to widening the scope of your hopes. We set
resolutions in January, a winter month in which humans, like other
animals, are driven to hibernate and slow down. Resolving to shed our
winter weight while it is still winter means working against the powers of
habit and biology. Why not wait until the spring when we are wired to
lose weight, the weather supports our initiatives to add more activity to our
lives, and our minds crave light and fresh air? Setting a goal that is
fundamentally at odds with the rhythms and cycles of the body is a waste
of time at best and a disheartening recipe for lasting failure at worst.

To make the most of a new year and clean slate, look away from the mirror
and vow instead to be creative. Resolving to be creative means devoting
yourself to feeling, thinking and acting a certain way with tangible output.
In this case, the output is anything that did not exist before you created it –
will your creation be a painting, photograph or poem, or perhaps a piece of
jewelry, quilt or abundant garden? Will you resolve to learn a single genre
in-depth or dabble in many to make this a year of exploration?
Resolving to be creative requires as much planning and effort as losing

weight or pinching pennies. Setting yourself up for success by crafting an
attainable, specific goal with a concise timeline can be difficult, especially
when the goal is rooted in emotions and passion. Be sure to set aside time
to consider your resolution from practical angles. For example, this year I
resolve to finish my first book, an exploration of spirit and spirituality in
Alaska. Does this mean that I need to make more trips to Alaska; if so,
what time of year would yield the best adventure, where should I visit, and
how much money should I budget? Do I need to spend more time in the
local libraries conducting research? Should I attend classes to hone my
skills, or join a writing group to help keep me on track when other
demands try to pull me away from my writing?
These swirling questions can soon become overwhelming. Like any other
initiative, break down your goal into small, manageable pieces to enhance
your chance of fulfillment. I set monthly goals, then weekly goals. To
finish my book, for instance, I will set the intention to complete 50 good
pages per month, to identify at least three new outlets for publication each
month and to attend one event that helps me meet other writers and stay
motivated. This means that every week, I need to complete approximately
12 pages. When I sit down to plan, I need to decide how, when and where
I will write, how much time I will dedicate to creating and how much time
to polishing that creation to ensure that I meet my yearly objective.
Resolving to create is not as simple or straightforward as resolving to kick

a bad habit or save more money. The effort, however, is well worth it, and
the process is where we all can find abundance and unexpected joy.
Jan Bowers is a naturopathic practitioner,

iridologist, nutrition consultant, and personal
trainer who calls Alaska "home." She works
with both people and animals and currently
serves on the board of the International
Iridology Practitioners Association. Jan writes
about how to heal your mind, body, and spirit
the Alaskan way. She blogs about Alaska at
www.eaglesandravens.blogspot.com, and also
maintains the educational website
www.JanBowers.com.

SETTING YOUR INTENTIONS
Last month, the NCAA gave out the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman Trophy
recognizes a college football player's performance for being outstanding.
This is not a small task. In everything that we do, we should try to do our
best. Some would say that we should also do it with excellence. Webster
defines excellence as “the quality of being outstanding or extremely good”
and integrity as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral
principles.” It is safe to say that if you win the Heisman you have some
special qualities.
Winning the Heisman is just like achieving any success in life you wish to
achieve. You have to set intentions. You have to create excellence and
integrity within yourself. This will allow you to have a foundation of
intentions that are based on some good principles. In 2009, Mark Ingram
won the Heisman. Mark is the RB for the University of Alabama. He has
rushed 249 times for 1,542 yards (6.2 yards per carry) with 15 touchdowns
while catching 30 passes for 322 yards and an additional 3 touchdowns. His
rushing total established a single season record at Alabama. Mark achieved
excellence in his performance. Mark also showed integrity in his education
by maintaining a 3.0 GPA. This is evidence that Mark set his intentions in
the right place and at the right time to achieve his goals.
Another Heisman candidate for the Heisman trophy was Colt McColt. Colt
McCoy is the quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. He has thrown 3,512
yards and has made 27 touchdowns this season. On January 4, he went to
the Citi National Championship Bowl to play Mark Ingram (the Heisman
winner) and the Alabama Crimson Tide which is a huge
accomplishment. Colt McCoy has not accomplished this by staying in bed
or watching tv, instead he has stayed motivated to continue practicing and
getting good grades. In fact, Colt has a GPA of 3.6 which shows his
integrity, commitment and his his intention to get good grades and a quality
education.
Other Heisman candidates like the Gators quarterback Tim Tebow (last
years Heisman winner), the Stanford running back Toby Gerhart, and the
Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh worked hard on their grades and
set good intentions for themselves. Each of these individuals set goals for
themselves to help them achieve their goals. Their intention to be the best
that they could be allowed them to win, thrive, and succeed.
So, what have we learned (or what did I learn when my parents suggested I
write this story)? In our quest to achieve our goals, we must set intentions
based on excellence and follow them with integrity each and everyday. This
is how we get the Heisman Trophy in sports and the gold medal in life!
Evan Craft

Life With Clarity
Assisting in the journey of life
Allow Dorothy to help you push past the fog in

your life – the things that impede you from
reaching success – and help you clarify your goals Dorothy Gourdine, MA
and your authentic life path with clarity. Certified Life Coach
For more information:
717.649.6647
lifewithclarity@gmail.com
Playing with Life

Why You Shouldn’t
Set New Year’s
Resolutions…And if
You Must by Jen Aly
As we begin 2010, many people are setting new goals or revisiting old ones. While over half of us make New
Year’s resolutions, less than 10% of those who set them actually keep them. So, before you consider setting new
resolutions, start the year by forgiving yourself for all the ones you haven’t kept over your lifetime.
If you are reading this article, chances are you are growth-oriented, have an active life, and may be a perfectionist
(or a recovering “A” student). Do you spend your energy on being more perfect, less flawed or “better”? A big part
of being happy and expressing that happiness in the world comes from self-acceptance, a feeling of self-worth and
feeling loved.
What if your only resolution this year is to love yourself and those around you more? That’s it. When you are gentle
with yourself, you have more love to give. When you take care of you, you are supporting all of your relationships.
For many of you, the idea of adding new habits to your schedule may be overwhelming anyway. What about
simplifying your schedule so you have more unscheduled time? It may sound scary at first, but if you are someone
who is generally busy, spaciousness can be miraculous for your well-being and for your relationships.
In addition to adding more to your schedule with your resolutions, you may also berate yourself for not doing as
much as you had hoped. This isn’t very much fun and only increases your stress level. These reasons - and the
following three reason - are often why resolutions don’t work:
1) Your goal is too big. Out of guilt, you may try to compensate for all the years you haven’t exercised
daily and commit to six hours a week. This over commitment is likely setting yourself up for failure.
2) You pressure yourself to be disciplined and your inner child (the part of you that is tired of being pushed
to do more and just wants love) rebels wildly.
3) You believe you should be able to do it alone. When you choose to do it alone, you can’t see what you
don’t see or know what you don’t know. So the perspective of an insightful friend, colleague or coach can
help you create changes more easily.

When it comes to making changes, consider this. There is
a part of your brain called the amygdala. Its job is to keep
you in your comfort zone. When you move outside of
your comfort zone, you experience stress. The amygdala
does not make any distinctions about whether you are
moving outside of your comfort zone in a beneficial way
or in a way that is dangerous to you. So, your amygdala
may be triggered to overreact and sabotage the change
you really want. With awareness of this you can keep
going in the direction you choose even when it’s
uncomfortable.
Perhaps you are not convinced; feel having resolutions is

important and keeps you motivated to make positive
change. If you feel that adding new habits to your life is
the way to love yourself, please follow these guidelines:
1. Set a small clear goal. If you want to get in shape, the

goal could be to put your running shoes on every day. I’m
serious about starting small. Begin where are you now
and complete an action that is one small step in the
direction you want to go in. Success breeds success. Take
it from there.
2. Track what you are doing. Create a log sheet and write
down what you do. It’s hard to beat yourself up for not
doing enough when you can see you are making progress.
3. Enroll your partner or a friend in your new

commitment and let them cheer you on. Share your
accomplishments and celebrate with them. You can
agree to support each other if you each have a
commitment to a resolution.
Try this and see how you feel next year without the guilt
of quitting the diet in February or paying for a gym
membership you only used for two months. Focus on one
habit that creates more gentleness in your life. Pat
yourself on the back for whatever progress you make.
Einstein once defined insanity as, “doing the same thing
over and over again and expecting different results.” So,
why not try something different?
Jen Aly, M.S. is committed to supporting women to live Happily Ever

NowTM. Author of Happily Ever NowTM For Your Love Life. She
facilitates international women’s groups via the web and phone from
her office in Maui. Jen has been a Certified Martha Beck Life Coach
since 2003. Visit her website at HappilyEverNow.com.

Energy
Everything is energy which the essence of all things at the molecular level. As a spiritual being, you too
are energy, God-energy in the mater-ial form. Lynn Grabhorn writes in her book Beyond The Twelve
Steps: Roadmap to a New Life (1992) "It behooves you to remember the stuff of which you’re made,
consciousness and energy. Energy, of course, is the activity of God-power, and consciousness is what
moves it. Thinking of yourself as pure energy is not easy. It goes against everything you’ve ever known or
believed about your reality, yet even scientists now accept that the human body is a force field of
tremendous cosmic power.” Accordingly, God is pure energy and there is nothing that can exist without
this fundamental substance. Merriam-Webster defines energy "a usually positive spiritual force" as in the
energy flowing through all people. This energy can neither be created nor destroyed; only changing its
form. The Energy or God is constant and eternal which is the same today, yesterday and forever.
Basically, as energy, your atoms are charged and you vibrate at a certain rate or frequency. As energy,
your body has a tone or wave that it resonates on. This is measured in hertz (Hz), which is a measure of
frequency per unit of time, or the number of cycles per second. Whenever a stronger signal is being
emitted into your electromagnetic field, your vibration will succumb to the stronger signal. According to
general relativity, there is a relation between the energy of light and its frequency (that is, the number of
waves of light per second) which says that the greater the energy, the higher the frequency. This can cause
your energy to become adversely affected. This is why it so very important to be aware of the company in
which you keep hence the phrase misery loves company or water seeks its own level. We attract what we
are and feel most comfortable around other energetic beings that resonate on the same wave length. If
your energy is low, you tend to gravitate towards those with lower frequencies. It is not to say that
misery loves but rather like attracts like and therefore, misery magnetizes others that are functioning on
the same wavelength. But you have the ability to raise your frequency any time you choose. It’s a
process of locating the old, worn out thought patterns and beliefs that are keeping you from rising above
your current condition. In doing so, you will notice a whole new level of existence that you never
imagined possible. When you begin to raise your vibration, the caliber of your relationships will change,
your income will increase exponentially, and a whole new world of being will unfold right before your
very eyes.

Knowing this helps you to gain a better understanding of the complex mechanism that is the Atman, of
your true self. As an energetic being, you possess a storehouse of energy in which to harness and
manipulate for summum bonum or the greater good. You exude a magnetic pulse, as such; you are a
powerful being with all of the attributes of the original Source. As your magnetism increases, so does your
desire. As your desire increases, so does your flow of energy. The very nature of your existence is pure,
raw, unadulterated energy. You must embrace your energy. Harness it; hone it as if it were a laser in which
to dissolve the strongholds of debilitating thought and beliefs long held. You must free yourself from the
exhausted, parasitic doctrines of old that only serve to invoke fear and weakness in you. You are a sleeping
giant that must rise up and declare your rightful place as the powerfully energetic god or goddesses that
you are. You are fashioned in the image and likeness of perpetual energy that can never be destroyed. You
are eternal and when you speak and live from this truth, others will shout blasphemy, but do not hearken
unto their cries for they have not yet come to terms with their own true Divinity. You are Divine energy
having expression as being, through you and for you. You simply have to remember that you are pure
consciousness here on Earth, feeling, expanding, and experiencing. As such, when you see yourself, you
are seeing the God of all creation and as the Christ once said when you see me, you see the Father for he
and I are one.
Dr. Peter C. Rogers, D.D., Ph.D

Author/Motivational Speaker/Life
Coach Ultimate Truth: Book I
www.ultimatetruthbooks.com

Affirmations Apparel
KEN CANION
AFFIRMATIONS APPAREL
Your Dream is worth the effort. Everyone has or at least has had a dream. Many
of our dreams and aspirations are planted into our hearts and minds like seeds.
Seeds need the right amount of sun light and the right amount of water in order
to be properly nourished and grow. ~Ken Canion
When you look at the picture of Ken is providing the world with the road of success for himself, but
Ken Canion, you might ask, like I wearable inspiration in the form of he is also passionate about coaching
did, "Hey, haven't I seen you affirmations that you say, intend, and teaching others how to carve
somewhere before?" The answer is and use to manifest your wildest out their own individual success.
"Yes, you have." Ken was one of dreams. Affirmation Apparel is a As a successful author and
the contestants on NBC's hit TV sleek and stylish line of T-shirts motivational speaker, Ken has
series The Biggest Loser. And which are a canvas for self- authored over four highly
while Ken may have been one of expression and self actualization. successful books and is a
the biggest "losers" in pounds and These T-shirts not only bring a motivational speaker for Fortune
body mass, he is a winner in life. sense of style and inspiration to the 500 companies. He has been
wearer, they are a creative tool to dubbed "America's Most Passionate
Today, Ken is not only a few inspire everyone you meet simply Speaker" by peers, industry
pounds lighter, but he has learned by wearing them. executives, and audiences of all
the secrets to maintaining a healthy backgrounds, ages, and socio-
body weight and the secret of One of the things that I find most economic levels. Ken's message is
success. As a businessman, Ken amazing about Ken, other than the filled with truth dispensed in a
has grossed earnings over 1 million fact that his companies have whimsical no-nonsense approach
dollars and is focusing his talent amassed over 1 million dollars in that resonates, connects,
and his business skills into making revenue through sales on QVC the encourages, and inspires. For his
YOU the very best that you can be Home Shopping Channel and other efforts, Ken has been featured on
in life and in business. How is he venues, is his passion to reach CNN, Black Enterprise, Source,
doing this? Through his new others with a message of hope and Essence, and of course, The Infinite
clothing line, Affirmation Apparel, inspiration. Not only has he paved Field Magazine!

Ken's passion to reach people at an early age led him to coach a little league football team. During these
little league games, Ken would shout out motivational phrases to the team while other coaches were merely
concerned about winning the game. Ken's concern and focus was different. It was helping children to win
the game of life. Ken reflects on those little leagues games explaining, "One day, I was inspired to go to the
mall and buy a T-shirt that said, 'I believe in you!' My idea was not to get the kids to win games, but to get
kids to believe in themselves. So I would wear the T-shirt every game and at every practice. The parents
and the kids loved it!" A couple of months later, Ken started training his wife during her quest to shed a
couple of pounds while getting ready for a trip to Miami using secrets that he learned and developed while
on NBC's The Biggest Looser! Ever the motivator Ken incorporated the use of his own unique brand of life-
changing and mind-altering affirmations into these training sessions. His wife was extremely pleased as she
began to lose weight and suggested to Ken, since the affirmations he uses as a daily part of his own routine
had been such a huge impact in her life and the life of the little league team, that he should begin a line of
inspirational T-shirts for the world to wear. "I wasn't convinced at first," reveals Ken. "But if I was going to
do it, I wanted people to inspire themselves as opposed to me inspiring them. So I changed the affirmations
around from 'I believe in you' to 'I believe in me' which gets the person involved in believing in themselves
and their own individual destiny. At that moment, the wheels of ingenuity began to turn in Ken's mind and
Affirmation Apparel was born. This would be a company that would put the task of motivation and
inspiration back in the hands of the individual by giving them one simple tool, a T-shirt.
In September of 2009, Affirmation Apparel launched its apparel collection of T-shirts with over nine
designs. (See all 9 designs at http://www.affirmationapparel.net.) Affirmation Apparel is quickly building a
"cult" following from collectors and conscious minded individuals who understand the connection between
what they wear, how they think, and how they live. This line was started by a man who had one simple
intention which was "I wanted to touch lives that would never meet me," says Ken. He credits his father
with helping him to understand the importance of using affirmations.
I Will Live With Passion

I Believe In Me
I Am Destined For Greatness
My Dream Is WorthThe Effort
by Ken Canion

Ken Close-Up:
Affirmations unlock secret codes in the brain that are synchronistically attached to achievement and
manifestation. At the core of affirmations is something called Neuro Associative Conditioning which is
based on the innovative research of Dr. Milton Erickson, Dr. John, Grinder, and Richard Bandler in an effort
to explain how the brain utilizes language as a mechanism to shift behavior. See, the way the brain works is
that anything you repeat, the brain creates a picture of it. That picture is what the brain repeats over and over
again to our conscious mind. So whatever we see in our mind, we begin to believe that which we see. Then
we ultimately create and bring that picture into our reality
and become "it" simply because we believe it. I always tell
people whatever you say about yourself or whatever you
affirm, you will believe it and then you will become it. For
example, have you ever heard anyone say, 'I never win
anything' and they actually never win anything because
their words or affirmations has become a self-fulfilling
prophesy?
You condition your subconscious and then it feeds into

your consciousness. So, affirmations allow you to create
a picture and then you become it. In my own life, I
would always tell my wife that I would speak before
thousands, write books, and start amazing companies. All
of these things have come true simply because I have used
affirmations.
Finally, my advice to anyone who would like to change

their lives and begin utilizing the power of affirmations to
achieve phenomenal success and to make even their most
minute dream come true is this: 1. Get around people who
believe in you. If you don't believe in you, get around
someone that believes in you more than you believe in
yourself. This might or might not be your family.
Depending on your circumstances or upbringing, you may
need to find people who can be a mentor or role model for
you that are outside of the people you grew up with or
people who are not in your immediate surroundings or
environment. Remember, you have access to some of the
most brilliant people in the world. How? Read a book. Get
inspirational and motivational tapes. Get videos and DVDs with inspirational themes and messages. Read
blogs and websites of successful people. It's up to you to try anything and everything that will allow you to
hear someone positive and uplifting who is speaking to you in a way that you want to speak or think, not in a
way that you speak or think right now, but in a way that you would like to think. Affirmations condition your
mind. 2. Get around people who are talking and thinking the way they want to think. And if you are around
them enough and truly listen enough and read enough, then eventually you will open your mind and begin to
think in new, innovative, interesting and creative ways.
Synolve's Thoughts:
I truly enjoyed my interview with Ken Canion. After listening to Ken, I felt inspired and enlightened.
After listening to Ken during our interview, I actually felt I could climb any mountain with an
affirmation, an intention, and a smile. He truly has a gift as a motivational speaker, writer, and visionary.
I am blessed to have witnessed Ken's infectious positive attitude and his life affirming words. Now, I am
extremely excited and overwhelmingly grateful to share his message with each of you, my TIFM family.
Thru his newest project, Ken is not only using affirmations to enlighten and inspire, but moving one step
forward into the infinite field of possibilities, Ken is giving people innovative tools to enlighten and
inspire themselves and the world. He is "being the change" and that is nothing short of amazing. May
each of you, our readers, be inspired by Ken to do the same by using affirmations to create the life that
you so desire...
Ken Canion is the CEO of Affirmation Apparel and the Ken Canion Group which serves as the parent
organization for his motivational speaking and his work as an author. He is also the host of his own
syndicated radio show called Reality Radio with Ken Canion. To learn more about Ken or to purchase
one of Ken's inspiring T-shirts visit http://affirmationapparel.net. If you would like to book Ken for your
next corporate or organizational event or to purchase one of Ken's motivational books, visit http://
kencanion.com.
Synolve
This article was written by Synolve Craft. Synolve is the

Editor-In-Chief & Publisher of The Infinite Field Magazine.

THE INFINITE FIELD RADIO
NETWORK PRESENTS...
Synolve Cra!
2ND WEDNESDAY @11:30AM EST
FOLLOW THE GURU WITHIN
Synolve Craft is the Editor-In-Chief & Publisher of The Infinite

Field Magazine. Synolve is responsible for the Feature/Cover
Article of the magazine each month as well as overseeing the
Editorial content and focus of the magazine. She is also the author
of Follow the GURU Within.
In addition to being guided by Spirit to create, manage, and

expand the vision of The Infinite Field, Synolve is a wife and
mother of 2 wonderful children.
HTTP://WWW.BLOGTALKRADIO.COM/
INFINITEFIELDRADIONETWORK
MAGAZINE: BOOKS:
The Infinite Field Magazine Follow the GURU Within

The Infinite Field Magazine is a spiritual Spirit shared a special message with me for
lifestyle magazine which focuses on the 2010 and it is written in this beautiful series
limitless and of e-books: Follow the Guru Within. Within
boundless each of us is the god-
possibilities of the voice, intuitive
Universe and the wisdom, universal
the
human spirit. We INFINITE FIELD MAGAZINE
Spirit which guides
us and protects us.
of us...
focus on individuals,
like yourself, who These series of e-
live in the field of Share Your books helps you to
Heaven
the infinite where With Others
Recognize, Listen,
“all things are and Follow this inner
possible.” 1
DECEMBER 2009
ISSUE 5 voice that is always
present.
TAKING TIME FOR ME
(My 10 Minutes Each Day)
2
minutes...
of Loving Me!!!
2
minutes...
of Meditation!!!
2
minutes...
of Being Grateful!!!
2 2
minutes... minutes...
of Prayer!!! of Dreaming!!!
Setting Your Sights
or Vision?
by Tonya Parker
a natural health practitioner and conscious cook--

perhaps I could have helped him address his physical
challenges. He has done well in spite of—a true model
of courage and surrender.
Many of us we cannot imagine handling similar

circumstances with such grace—we have difficulty
One of my four brothers was once blind. At that time, letting go even temporarily when we close our eyes to
he could see out of one eye enough to read, drive and pray, meditate or even sleep. However, it is during
take photographs, though he was considered disabled these times that we can become more in touch with our
because of his limited sight. I’m sure he would tell you inner world through closing off the multitude of
there are things that seemed clearer when he could not distractions from the outer world. It is in this
see the world through his eyes. “sightless” state that vision becomes our mode of
seeing.
An old Daily OM addressed sight versus vision. The
article differentiated between the two by stating sight As you enter the New Year, it may be helpful to let go
is the ability to see the physical world, while vision is of some of life’s many distractions and focus on your
the gift of seeing beyond it. Improving our eyesight is vision. What did not serve you in 2009? What do you
a good thing. That is one reason why it is optimal to want to manifest for 2010? What is your heart’s
eat whole/fresh/organic foods full of antioxidants; desire? What are the thoughts, feelings and behaviors
minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorous; you envision for yourself? With this perspective, the
vitamins A (especially when broken down as beta- term “setting your sights” on something would more
carotene), B (especially B3/niacin and B5/pantothenic aptly be “setting your vision.” Take some time to
acid), C and D. Other help comes in the form of access that inner vision to help you co-create with the
getting sunlight, performing eye exercises and taking Divine Creator the experiences you desire as you
herbs like eyebright, goldenseal root, bayberry root “Begin again in 2010.”
bark with cayenne, and red raspberry leaf. I wish I had
known about these before my brother lost his sight—as New Year’s blessings to all, and a multitude of them!
Tonya nurtures Mind Body & Spiritworks, the vehicle for her natural health ministry,
providing massage, Reiki, aromatherapy, conscious catering/personal chef services,
holistic wellness consulting, and training workshops. She currently is working on a
book based on her Natural Sistah adventures, and is completing her first e-cookbook,
Natural Sistah’s Recipes for Healthy-As-You-Wanna-Be Living. Visit Tonya at
www.mindbodyandspiritworks.com and www.facebook.com/NaturalSistah. Tonya is
also the author of the Tonya Parker Collection. Visit http://
theinfinitefieldmagazine.com/ publishing/the-tonya-parker-collection/

Roasted Vegetables
Roasted Vegetables
Why not start off 2010 by feeding your sight as well as your vision? This
popular dish features cabbage, an excellent source of the majority of the
aforementioned nutrients optimal for eye health. Carrots also make a
cameo appearance, offering beta-carotene released through the cooking
process. As you roast, make sure to turn the vegetables often so they do
not scorch.
INGREDIENTS
· ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

· 1 head cabbage, chopped or shredded
· 4 oz baby spinach
· 1 large onion, sliced
· 1-2 cups carrots, shredded
· 2 cups portabello mushrooms, sliced
· 1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced in strips
· 3 TBS garlic, minced
· 1 TBS Italian seasoning
· Sea salt and ground black and cayenne peppers to taste
· Olive oil no stick cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. The Tonya Parker Collection

2. Add ½ the olive oil to the bottom of a large roasting pan.
3. Thoroughly wash and prepare vegetables.
4. Arrange vegetables in the pan, making sure they are well
integrated.
5. Add seasonings, blending them in with the vegetables
6. Lightly spray tops of vegetables with cooking spray.
7. Roast in the oven for approximately 30 minutes, stirring
every 10 minutes or so until cooked to desired consistency.
Why Work From Home? It Creates a Green Workplace
by Debbie Ruston
When you are a successful entrepreneur working from home, a side benefit that many of us don't think of when
we start is how much better for the environment it is!
There are so many benefits that are obvious to entrepreneurs that choose to work from home:
• flexible work hours

• you are your own boss
• more time with and around family
• increased income
• less stress
These are a few of the obvious benefits, but there are environmental
benefits that many people don't realize. For example:
Since there is no real commute to work and home business owners’

commute is typically from the kitchen to the home office; think of the
gas this is saving! If you live in a winter climate this can be substantial,
since cold climates require car warm up time, ice scraping, extra
windshield solution, etc. - none of this is required when you work in a
home office.

You really don't need a huge wardrobe when you work
from home, so you also save on dry cleaning, while
protecting the environment from chemicals used during
dry cleaning! I can't remember the last time I had
something dry cleaned!
Email, efax and instant messaging have all allowed us to

use far less paper, save messages in files online and open
them when required rather than printing everything.
When printing is required, using recycled paper is a
great option.
The option to work outside in warm climates is

something that saves a ton of energy. Lights & air
conditioning don't need to be turned on when you are
outside working phone and a laptop. The months of May to September are typically months that I spend every day
outside working from my lawn chair. Not only does this mean I don't have to turn on the lights, but what a treat to be
out in the sunshine all day! It is good for the soul!
Something we often don't realize is that when you are working a typical job, most people take their lunch. When you
work from home, you walk out to the kitchen, eat something fresh and don't have to use plastic bags, wrap, paper
cups, etc. You can even use the same coffee cup all day, something that you wouldn't do if you had to buy your
coffee from a machine or a vendor at an outside job.
In the summer months, you can also hang your laundry outside to dry rather than using the dryer. People that work a
full-time job outside the home with long hours and commuting typically don't have the time to do this; it is easier
and quicker to throw the clothes in the dryer.
With changes to the economy, more and more people are starting to work from home, and these are all benefits to
the environment that many people don't realize when they start a home business. Isn't it great to identify all of these
additional benefits on top of the obvious ones?
Debbie Ruston has been a successful entrepreneur since 1987,

specializing in personal development, the law of attraction and
creating successful home businesses. She is passionate about teaching
people success strategies they can apply to improve results in every
area of their lives. Visit http://www.debbieruston.com for more
information.

The White Stone Ceremony is based on
the biblical passage: "Let anyone who has
an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying... I
will give you a white stone, and on the
white stone is written a new
name..." (Revelation 2:17) At the core of
this passage is a sense of renewal and
understanding. It also symbolizes spiritual
growth whereby the previous way of
thinking is canceled out.
Since ancient times, the white stone has

carried with it powerful meanings of
New Year, release and rebirth. For example, when a

person was released from prison, they were
given a white stone as a symbol of a clean
New Name slate. The stone was carried with them as

proof for anyone to see that their debt to
society had been paid and they were free.
by Sharonda Crome The white stone also represents the name
change that one receives when an obstacle
is overcome. This new name also refers to
As the New Year approaches, many of us the nature or identity.
contemplate new beginnings and ask
meaningful questions like: "Who am I?", The Bible demonstrates many name
"Am I doing all I want with my life?", and changes. For example when Abram grew
"Am I fully expressing my purpose?" into spiritual awareness, he became
During this time of reassessment and re- Abraham. When Saul, whose name means
commitment to the higher expression of "personal will", was struck with blindness
life, we may realize that recycled solutions for three days, he had to rely on his insight.
of the past do not serve us. So, instead of Saul was transformed to Paul, which means
renewing the old list of things we would "enlightened will", only after he no was no
like to achieve or gain, we set an intention longer persecuting Christians. Other
to embody attributes that sing to our higher examples include of names changes
ideals. include Jacob to Israel and Sarai Sarah. In
the stories each of these characters, when
We set new intentions by letting go of the achieving spiritual awareness or great
old and bringing in the new to release any insight, was given a new name. During
past issues. A White Stone Ceremony is ancient times, names were meaningful and
one way to release the past and set a host of sacred. Each name represented a
intentions for the new year. characteristic of the person who embodied
it.
"A good intention clothes itself with power" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Like Abram and Paul, the White Stone Ceremony encourages us to become spiritually
aware, and part of this awareness comes about by listening out for our new name.

As we write our new name given to us by Spirit, we are also calling forth a change in our
consciousness. What this means for us is that upon meditating and listening with our
spiritual ear, we can receive a new name or a new identity to personify for the new year.
Performing Your White Stone Ceremony
For your White Stone Ceremony you will need:

white stone or tile, paper, pencil, candle, and soft
music to set the mood. The ceremony begins with a
period of meditation. During this meditation, allow
yourself to release any thoughts of lack and
limitation. Become still, focus on your breath, and
ask your inner teacher to reveal to you the new
name of nature to be embodied for the year. Don't
force it, just let it flow naturally. When you feel
comfortable and you believe your name has been
revealed to you, write it on your stone and your
piece of paper. Give thanks to Spirit for what has
been revealed. Place your stone and your paper in a
place where you will see it daily.
Now you have been given a clean slate. You have the power of Spirit to live more
fully and conciously with this symbol of new beginnings. Your white stone will serve
as a reminder that you have the gift of choice and the ability to re-connect and co-
create with Spirit.
Sharonda Crome is a Certified Representative with the

Compass Coaching Network and a Spirit Coach Trainee. You
can visit her website http:// www.StepIntoGreatnessNow.com.
Sharonda and her family reside in Columbus, Ohio. Sharonda
also crafts one of a kind beaded and fine silver jewelry. You
can view her creations at http://www.UzuriDesigns.net.

CONVERSATIONS
WITH MUSIC
ARTISTS
An Interview with
Levi Ben-Shmuel
By Milton Craft
Website is: http://www.levibenshmuel.com
About Levi
CD Baby page: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/nomad4all
Levi Ben-Shmuel is an accomplished singer-songwriter, writer, speaker, and co-host of Transitions Radio
Magazine. His career and his passion for truth was a long time in the making. At a young age, he knew that there
was more to life than what he observed growing up in Long Island. While in college at SUNY Buffalo in 1976,
Levi realized that what society and family wanted for his life was not the same as what he wanted. He felt a deep
yearning to touch and live in harmony with what he knew to be an unseen spiritual force, or God. This harmony
began to dominate his thoughts and actions. In 1981 after graduating, he decided to move back to Israel to begin
exploring his Judaism faith.
He wanted to learn more about the faith he was born into and decided to study Orthodox Judaism while living in
Israel. After returning to the states, a friend mentioned to Levi an advertisement for a Kabbalah lecture at a local
synagogue. Attending that lecture changed his life. For the first time, he heard someone speak about Judaism in
terms of energy, divine light, and how he could connect to God without getting bogged down in rituals that made
little sense.
Levi was privileged each week for close to 4 years to study under the guidance of the master teacher, Hadassah
Ben-Yishai. He learned to use Kabbalah’s Tree of Life to help strip away the blocks that prevented him from
having his own direct connection. It also set him on the path of moving into his life’s work with the understanding
that service for the good of the whole is a sure path to true freedom.
Levi has made music a part of his life’s work and mission. His new CD, Take a New Road, joyfully connects
people of all faiths, beliefs, and cultures to the freedom of being that comes from opening the heart to the divine
love that lives in each of us. The songs tell an inspirational story of faith, yearning, commitment, finding and
celebrating divine love. At times the songs rock out, and at times they move into a peaceful, meditative space.
There is something for everyone in this finely crafted album.
I got a chance to do a Q&A session with Levi where we talked about his music and his new album. I thought I
would share this Q&A with each of you.

Q&A
Milton: What is spirituality to you and how does it help you to achieve your
purpose through your music?
Levi: The definition of spirituality has evolved over the years for me and it
probably will continue to evolve but at this point the core of it is “having an
intimate relationship with the Divine”. Let me explain what I mean. My
Kabbalah teacher, Kabbalah is the Jewish mystical path, when I was living in
Israel in Jerusalem, I had the great fortune of being connected to an amazing
teacher. She taught that the core of spiritual life is living what she called “A
Divine romance with God” and when I heard that; something clicked inside
of me that was what I wanted after all the years of searching and doing all
kinds of things writing in the world of spirituality trying different paths. That
really touched me and I knew deep inside that is what I want. I want my life
to be based on the core relationship which is my relationship with the divine.
Milton: What is Sulam Chi: Prayer in Motion?
Levi: Sulam Chi: Prayer in Motion is an integration of Tai Chi and Kabbalah. Sulam in Hebrew means latter. So
you could translate Sulam Chi as latter of Chi. Chi being the light force, the vital energy out of the douse system
and how that came about is I created that with a friend of mine Michael Kagan who was a student of my Kabbalah
teacher Sulam in Jerusalem, and he had the inspiration to take the energy of Kabbalah’s tree of life, there are 10
distinct imagination so for God’s energy that are mapped to different body parts. He wanted to create a Kabbalahist
movement form that embodied these energies. He came to me knowing that I am a Tai Chi instructor. I have been
practicing Tai Chi for almost 25 years. This was back in 1999. I intuited through my own connection to the divine,
movements that mapped these energies through the tree of life. So we created Sulam Chi. It’s a very short form
which you can do in 4 minutes. It’s a very simple way to embody divine energy within your being. I am working
on a DVD of this.
Milton: So, how long have you been a musician?
Levi: I started writing songs in the spring of 2000, so I came to this much later in life. My parents forced guitar
lessons on me when I was growing up. They bought me this cheap guitar that I hated. They hired an instructor, a
very nice lady. As a child, I learned the basic of music. Through the years always having a guitar, I fooled around
with it but nothing serious. But in the spring of 2000, I was living in Jerusalem. My Kabbalah teacher gave me the
message that I needed to write songs of praise and worship to God. And that struck me as funny at the time for two
reasons. One, I had never written a song before. Two, I was tone deaf up until that point. I couldn’t sing. It turned
out we were doing a piece of work together and I went through a very profound transformation. One of the results
of that transformation was I was able to hear in a different way that allowed me to sing on key. Low and behold I
sat down on Saturday in my apartment and picked up my guitar. I say, 'OK God, you want a song to come through
let it come through.' Within minutes a song came through. The song is on my CD it is called “ Feel Me”. I was
absolutely shocked that I could be a vessel for music that was inspired by spirituality.

Q&A
Milton: What was the basic thing that lead you to create this album?
Levi: A few years after that experience, songs just keep on coming. I was also guided a few years ago to put
together a CD as a way to give people an opportunity to experience this love of God through music. Music
bypasses the mind and goes straight to the heart. You don’t have to worry about it or think about it. It can touch
someone very deeply and in a profound way. So the genius of the CD was to share this love of God and experience
of connecting to the Creator through music.
Milton: My favorite song is “With Faith”. Tell me about this song and why you created it.
Levi: It is the core of spiritual life and using those words. I found in my own experience when I do get out of the
way and stop thinking about myself and what I have to do and worrying about this and worrying about that and
make the space within myself to be quite and let the divine flow through, then my life experience is totally
different. Then I can relax more into what is and except more of what is, knowing that is all comes from God. With
that faith, knowing that all of life is divinely inspired, I could relax more and become more of a vessel.
Milton: So, what is the song that you like most on the album?
Levi: I would say “I Choose U”. The reason is I wrote that song for my wife as an anniversary present. It turned
out after I wrote it, I realized that it is also a love song to the Divine. Virtually everything I write is with an
acoustic guitar, and it is very gentle very soft, but when my producer got a hold of it and got the band together, it
became this kinda rocker. I just happen to love the arrangement on the cd. I am a rocker at heart. I love what we
did with the song on the CD.
Milton: What do you have coming up in the near future?
Levi: I’ve been thinking about doing devotional songs to the mother aspect of God, the Divine Feminine. I have a
bunch of songs that were inspired by that side of life, the Divine Feminine. What I’m thinking about doing because
the industry is changing so much and with a lot of people downloading songs instead of by cd s, I’m thinking about
recording a song or two putting it on my website or itunes and building a CD in that way. Hopefully, in the near
future I will get a couple of tracks down and put them in that format and continue to share the music in that way.
Milton: Briefly tell me about your family?
Levi: The secret is coming out. I married my Kabbalah teacher. We married in February 2001 and we left Israel a
few months later and moved back to the states in April of 2001. By August, she was pregnant with our son, Jacob.
He is 7 1/2 years old. He as an amazing musical gift. For Hanukkah, we bought him a little electric guitar. He has
written a few amazing songs for a guy his age.

Q&A
Milton: Does your wife perform on your CD’s?
Levi: No, my wife has become an artist. She stopped teaching and counseling
people once we moved to the states. In 2003, she got back to her art. She was an
artist as a child and wanted to go to art school but that didn’t work out, so she
picked up the paint brushes again and has now devoted herself to her art. As we
were talking about music as being an amazing vehicle for sharing spirituality, she
know does that through abstract art.
Milton: What is the message that you want to convey through your music?
Levi: The underlining message is you are loved. I think this is so critical for all of
us to take in in a very deep way. No matter who we are, what we look like, what we
are doing, God’s love for us is unshakable and we can always return to that core
relationship, the core of spiritually. My prayer is through my music people will be
able to touch that love and relax into it an move deeper into who they are.
Milton: What is the concept behind this album?
Levi: At the time, I was interested in the idea of freedom. Not the freedom of I can
go where I want to and do what I want to but the internal freedom to connect to the
divine within and be who I really am and who anyone really is. So the songs have a
flow to them in terms of taking a road to live a life of internal freedom. If you listen
carefully, staring with faith the foundation of being able to walk out of the life have
into a different life you create. You must have faith in order to do that. So starting
with faith, you move on track and make it possible to take a new road filled with
love. So the songs flow along this internal road one can take. Ending with freedom is
my way because it is absolutely calming no matter what I am living this life of
internal freedom. The cool arrangement of that song a blue grass feeling. The
intentions of the order were very clear and precise to give this effect.
This piece was written by Milton Craft.

Milton is VP, Business Solutions for The
Infinite Field Magazine. He is also the
creative mind behind the layout and design
of this publication.

I am Here to Help!
Allow Me to provide MUSIC for your next project:

Website
Book Trailer
PodCast
Multi-Media Production
YouTube Video
Film
TV Ad
Original Scores
Background Music/Tracks
Special Event
MILTON CRAFT
Musician & Composer
www.miltonwcraft.com
NO COMPROMISE
As you prepare for the new year, there is something I political and financial decisions. We need to learn to
want you to take under consideration: Don't stand firm and hold on to our principles instead of
compromise! Have the things you want and don't giving into compromise. When you decide to
settle for less. When you choose to compromise, you compromise you are saying you don't believe that
choose to accept things that are less than what you what you are desiring/asking for/requesting has any
desire. Have you ever made a decision about worth. For example: You go to the car dealership to
something knowing that it was not the decision that buy your new Lexus. The salesman says that you can
you wanted to make. Say that you were at the store save $2000 if you purchase the demo which is only a
and they were out of Dr. Pepper, so you bought a few weeks old but it is a five speed. One question:
Fanta instead, even though you dislike fruit flavored Can you drive a five speed? The answer for the
drinks. You knew that you didn't really like Fanta but majority is "No." Sounds like you're losing focus even
you bought it anyway. Why? You compromised what as you continue to listen to the salesman talk about
you wanted. The choice should of been to either go to something you already know you don't want and you
another store or don't buy something that you don't don't need. The salesman tells you of all the great
like. Do you find yourself doing this alot with other things you can do by saving the extra $2000, like new
things also? Now, think about your clothes, cars, seat covers, a new radio, and a sporty pair of sun
food, and even friends. How many times have you glasses. When you left home headed to the store, mall,
bought something because it was on sale or because or a friend’s house, you had a plan of what you were
you were in a rush or simply because somewhere going to do. You already knew what you desired, but
inside you felt like you don't truly deserve the things for some reason you allowed fear and doubt to take
you want, although you didn't really like what you over. You allowed what you saw or heard to lead you
bought at all? In your mind, you know what you want into a decision that you had not planned to make.
and like, but you choose something different instead. Once again, sounds like you lost your focus. You
You compromise. become so excited that you say, "Yes". You
compromise. Unfortunately, just a few weeks later you
Many people can get to the point that they have to bring it back because you tore up the
compromise so much without really understanding transmission because you couldn't drive a five speed. I
what compromise is or what it really means. What guess that extra $2000 will come in handy now. Ask
does it mean to compromise? Compromise is a basic yourself, was giving up your beliefs worth all of this?
negotiation process in which you give up something in This is a type of compromise that is made out of not
order to get something else. We find ourselves holding true to what you know to be true. The
compromising in many different situations from proposal sounds good but it is not good for you.
buying a home, buying a car, to when we make

When Moses was leading the children of Israel out of That is the same thing that we need to do in our daily
Egypt (Exodus 13:17-15:21) he knew God promised lives and with the things we have a true belief in. If a
that they would get to the Promise Land. He didn’t friend is doing things that you don't agree with or
know how they were going to do it, but he knew that doing things that are not in line with your beliefs, you
God had promised it. When they were going through don't have to continue to be friends with that person.
the wilderness, and going through the trials going No Compromise! If the church/center/religious
through the valleys, he didn’t have to compromise on organization is not speaking in the same spiritual
what he believed. During this process, Moses relied language as you are and is not speaking spiritual
on what God had promised him. He wasn't worried TRUTH, then you don't have to continue going. No
about going back to Egypt or not having the things Compromise! You need to understand that you are one
that they needed while they were in the wilderness. with God and there is No Compromise! We DO NOT
Moses never had to compromise on anything because need to compromise on the things that are important
he believed in God's promise. If there was no water, and the things that we desire to have in our lives. If
he looked to the heavens and it was provided. If there you desire to become a singer, what’s to stop you? If
was no food, he looked to the heavens and it was you desire to become an artist, what’s to stop you?
provided. The biggest thing that everyone remembers Psalms 37:5 says, "Commit your way to the LORD,
from that story is when he got to the Red Sea, the Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass." The
people wondered how were they going to cross. He scripture didn't say compromise your way to the Lord.
just stretched his arms out and God prepared away. It says to commit, which means to carry into action
Moses did not have to compromise. And neither do deliberately. In other words, you can make it happen.
you. Whatever you need God will supply. If you need
money, then stretch out your arms to the heavens and
ask, without compromise, for what you truly want and So my prayer and blessing for each of you as we go
X
what you truly desire. into this new year is to learn to never compromise and
that from this day forward you will give yourself all
the things you want and desire.
And so it is,
Milton
This piece was written by Milton Craft.

Milton is VP, Business Solutions for The
Infinite Field Magazine. He is also the
creative mind behind the layout and design
of this publication.

THE SPIRITUAL bookshelf with Synolve Craft
POWERFUL INTENTIONS: EVERYDAY GRATITUDE

By Sue Urda
Setting intentions, visualizing, manifesting things right before our eyes; these are the subjects
of poets and philosophers. These manifestations are often deemed as miracles, anomalies, or
coincidences. What I have learned, and know to be true is that there are no coincidences.
~Sue Urda
In this book, which is one part daily wisdom, one part

affirmations, and 1000 parts manifestation, Sue Urda sends on
transformational journey to create a life of joy, grace and ease.
Reading this book is like sitting down under a shade tree on a
mild-summer day talking with a welcomed friend. She lends a
nonsensical common sense approach while tackling often illusive
topics such as gratitude by providing three simple rules. What are
these rules? 1. Acknowledge what is. 2. Bless everything. 3.
Be grateful. Sue reminds us to apply these rules liberally and
generously into each and every moment of our lives. For 100
days, Sue shares daily inspiration through Daily Wisdoms like
"You are Magnificent...Celebrate You!" and "Today is a Gift."
This author has thought of everything and includes an intentions
journal, a gratitude journal, and a resource page filled with links.
All are provided with the simple intention to help manifestation
and the power of intentions an integral part of your daily routine.
Sue Urda is the author of Powerful Intentions: Everyday

Gratitude. She is also an inspirational leader, powerful speaker, a
consummate student and a joyful woman. She is the Co-Founder
& CEO of Powerful You! Women's Network with chapters across
the USA. Sue's personal mission is to assist individuals to follow
their inner voice, find the simplicity in each day, and live their
lives in joy. For more information about Sue and her book, visit
http://powerfulyou.com and
www.powerfulintentionseveryday.com.

THE SPIRITUAL bookshelf with Synolve Craft
LIVE YOUR INTENTION: OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR

LIFE'S JOURNEY, A MESSENGER MINI-BOOK
By Kandi Phillips
We have been taught to work hard, fill our day with a tight schedule and then to fall apart
when struggles or the "big stuff" falls into our lap. By connecting to our inner soul and
true being, we can then tap into the true mission of our life. In turn, we can face
challenges with greater clarity while looking within our soul... ~Kandi Phillips
Kandi Phillips mini-book came neatly packed in a small envelope. I sat for a moment
thinking about how wonderful things often come in small packages. Before I could fully
open the envelope filled with the book Live Your Intention by Kandi Phillips and other
intention goodies, my son grabbed the red envelope with an "intention" $1,000,000 bill
tucked neatly inside the envelope and ran upstairs excitedly exclaiming "I'm rich! I'm
rich!" I would have chased after him, but I was much too tickled and thought about how
BIG things come in small packages. Kandi Phillips' mini-book is a gem filled with
nuggets of wisdom and strings of insightful information to get you ready to manifest. Her
practical use of Feng Shui to assist readers to manifest their desires is sprinkled with
candid stories of Kandi's experiences, humor, and grace.
Kandi is sharing a special FREE gift with each of you! She is giving away FREE copies
of the mini book to YOU, our TIFM family!
Here's how you can redeem your copy of the mini-book:
Go to our online store: http://shop.awakenyourspace.com
You will see the book on the right side or they can do a search for it in the search box:
"Live Your Intention"
Enter the book into the shopping cart and upon checkout enter code: freebook click enter
coupon, you should then see the total at $0.00 on the right side. Select Print/Call as
payment option and wait for it via snail mail. She will also include one red envelope and
a million dollar bill with the 7 Day Abundance Manifestation statement.
I thank you and your readers for giving me energy in this universe! ~Kandi Phillips
Kandi Phillips is the author of Live Your Intention: Open the Door to Your life's Journey.
She is also the founder of http://AwakenYourSpace.com where she brings awareness of
the energetic flow of balance within a home or office. She offers ongoing support
through the "Live Your Intention" workshops. To learn more about Kandi, visit http://
LiveYourIntention.com or http://AwakenYour Space.com.

THE SPIRITUAL bookshelf
SELF-DISCLOSURE
CHANGES FROM WITHIN
Modern shamans have diverse origins, but they all aim to guide you to your own creative and healing powers.
These spiritual teachers urge you to take responsibility for your feelings and perceptions. As sages, they steer
you to align with your intention. As you become more conscious and deliberate, you discover what you can do
to cope better with life as you perceive and understand it. You begin to realize psychic development comes as
you strengthen intuition. Learn to listen to your higher self. As you slowly dissolve your inner critic, you
awaken dormant abilities you have always had. Without insight, you do not rediscover your true nature.
~Dr. Liara M. Covert
Anyone who knows me knows that Dr. Liara Covert is one of my favorite
authors. She has moved me to tears, changed my thinking, and made me leap
for joy simply by reading the words she writes so eloquently from her heart.
Her words are conceptual, applicable, and worthy of contemplation. Her voice,
while consuming and strong, are at the core filled with TRUTH. It is this core
foundation of truth that has prompted my own deeper connection with the guru
within and heightened of awareness to the magic of the infinite field. For this
reason, I humbly share my interview with Dr. Liara Covert with each of you as
she talks in-depth about her newest book, Self-Disclosure: Changes from Within.

Synolve: Why did you write this book?
Dr. Liara:
Self-Disclosure writes itself. It is the vehicle I use to remember, to explore, confront, and detach from emotions
bubbling up inside, to reframe challenges and uncertainty. The more things change, the more things seem to stay the
same until you are willing to recognize ingrained patterns and move beyond them. This book is an exercise. I
choose to take new levels of personal responsibility for my life and ultimately choose lessons in love and acceptance
to grasp purpose in feeling fear and rejection. Life experience teaches me the way we change our outer world is
through being willing to get-to-know our inner world and realizing certain mental habits need to change. As I grow
and shift, my sense of the truth changes. I realize that change is perpetual and I can choose to accept and surrender
or resist and experience other things. Each one has a purpose.
Synolve: What is your main objective for this book and for the readers?
Dr. Liara:
The dialogue that unfolds in this book is perceived by readers in different ways. Some people sense it is a dialogue
involving the author and a conscience. Other people begin to sense one voice is their own and another is the higher
self, divine energy or pure consciousness. People are encouraged to be open to what is unfolding. The quotes by
145 mentors set the stage. People tell me they do not always read this book cover to cover right away. They like to
skim the table of contents or end-of-book questionnaires. Some people say they read it and then refer to sections
relevant to particular periods of their lives. I encourage people to read it earnestly. It is based on life experiences.
Synolve: Who are you trying to reach with this book?
Dr. Liara:
This book invites people to be aware of their fears and reluctance to change. I invite people to view themselves not
as the person they resist or dislike, but who they truly are. As people realize that their life is the cause and how they
feel is the effect, they are empowered to change their thoughts, feelings, and circumstances in their way at their
pace. It is the kind of book that comes into the scope of awareness of people ready to be more honest with
themselves, ready to reclaim inner power, innate wisdom and pure joy.
Synolve: Why do you believe the themes and lessons in this book are so important today?
Dr. Liara:
More and more people are recognizing fear, discomfort, and negativity offer meaningful messages. Yet, they are not
always clear how to decide what to do about them. Humans are conditioned by society to search outside themselves
for guidance rather than turn inward and trust their own intuition. People are not conditioned to believe self-honesty
is easy. They are taught to conceal their feelings, to think with the logical, judgmental mind, rather than feel
unconditionally with the heart. They forget self-disclosure not only enables them to transcend fear, it opens them to
new degrees of fulfillment and satisfaction. How would you like to know that you literally attract to you what you
think about? This goes further than the law of attraction and material things. It brings up karma, dormant
supernatural abilities and many other issues explored in the book.

Synolve: Can people really change their lives, if so how?
Dr. Liara:
Change begins with the thought and recognizing the power of personal
intention. Self-Disclosure: Changes from Within is set up in so that lessons
frame each chapter and the many sections end with questions. Readers are
invited to journal their own answers to add context in their own lives. At the
end of the book, readers are offered questionnaires they can fill out in the book
or photocopy to share or exchange with loved ones. This exercise can be used
alone or to build trust and strengthen relationships.
Synolve: Why is self-discovery so important?
Dr. Liara:
People forget who they are. It is never too late to awaken to the power of this moment. To realize what you forget
enables you to tap into limitless potential.
Synolve: Is self-discovery more important than being swept up in the illusion of religion?
Dr. Liara:
To answer this question draws attention to the word, ‘importance.’ When you reach a mental place where nothing is
more important than anything else, then you master the ego and tame the judgment that is known to emerge from
illusions such as insecurity. Of course, not everyone exists from this place as of yet.
Religion has different meanings for different people. It is often associated with some kind of external belief system
which is imposed to control how you think or behave. When you reconnect with your true self, you begin to
reclaim your inner power. This means you move from adopting external beliefs, to peeling them away as you
outgrow them. This is part of a process of self-discovery. Moving toward greater self-acceptance means detaching
from anything that urges you to believe you are something you are not. As you choose to stop living by other
people’s standards or expectation, you create presence. You choose to live in the now. Fear does not exist. Love is
a timeless companion.
Synolve: Why do you believe people are hurting so much and so deeply? Why are people experiencing so much
pain in their lives?
Dr. Liara:
People invite into their lives not what they want but what they are or reflections of how they feel. I sense people are
growing more conscious of discomfort because they are allowing themselves to be aware of being disloyal to
themselves, their intuition and what feels right. This acknowledgement is very courageous. Some people begin to
sense they attract to them what they do not want as part of the process of moving closer to experience what they do.
All pain is linked back to denial of the present, of where people are at this moment. Negativity only lives in a sense
of the past or is imagined in a hypothetical future. To realize this is to remember you have choices to collect
wisdom.

Synolve: What do you believe your job is as a writer?
Dr. Liara:
I sense I write to empower others and also to empower myself.
Writing is a way of reflecting back inner thoughts and being aware
of them more consciously. As part of the process of experiencing
my books, I invite people to journal privately. Transcribing
thoughts and reading them back to the self triggers different levels
of awakening.
Synolve: Where did you get the concept for this book? Where did
the inspiration come from?
Dr. Liara:
Self-disclosure can be experienced on many different levels of awareness. It can be read as a discourse between soul
and mind, between the heart and brain, between whichever perspectives resonate with the reader. Like
consciousness, the book itself is aware. It draws attention to growing sensitivities and abilities present in everyone
now. On some level, the book is instinctual, mental, relational, emotional, and intuitional. A reader experiences it on
multiple levels consciously or unconsciously. It unfolds as it is written.
Synolve: I cried when I read the first few pages of your book. Did you always know that you would have this
incredible impact on people's lives?
Dr. Liara:
Imagine how I felt each instance I read sections of it back! J Life teaches me that when I am honest with myself, I
invite humility and honesty in others. Tears reinforce my own inner healing. As I allow myself to offer experiences
and opportunities for life change to others, this reminds us as we create humble minds, judgment no longer exists.
Synolve: What's next for you? Are you working on a 2nd book? Are you traveling and speaking to promote this
book?
Dr. Liara:
This past year, I have organized a few book signings and know more unfold in 2010. As I have been caring for my
mother during her cancer treatments, I postponed travel events. Nonetheless, I completed a second book published
January 1, 2010 called Cosmic Synchronicity. My third book is due in February titled, Transform your Life: 730
Inspirations. I also offer two e-books on my website which are Expand Consciousness Now and Soul Work: 50
exercises to align mind, body and spirit. I discover I have much to say, to offer or give. A revamped website is
underway which will present books and other endeavors in more detail.

Synolve: How can people reach you? Do you offer personal counseling sessions?
Dr. Liara:
I offer dream analysis services and ‘consciousness coaching.’ I also do public speaking and tailor talks and
seminars. At the moment, I am in the process of developing on-line e-courses and workshops related to my books.
People can also connect with me and learn more at http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au
Synolve: How did you begin your own spiritual journey?
Dr. Liara:
It is a constant learning curve with no beginning and no end. From the moment I choose to have faith in my own
inner knowing rather than disbelieve what is possible, I am conscious of a stage of my spiritual journey. In Self-
Disclosure, I explore milestones of awakening which include instances of losing what I assume is important in order
to experience the revelation that nothing is important, that nothing is what I assume. As I grow willing to realize
what and why I resist, I sense harmony only arises as I work through my illusions of disharmony. Love becomes
stronger as I work through illusions of fear. The lessons are never-ending and each one is life-transforming.
Synolve: What's the most important thing you would like to say to someone who is on the path to self-discovery?
Dr. Liara:
You are not alone. Change begins and ends with you. Patience is also a timeless teacher. As you detach from linear
time, you realize impatience draws attention to your humility.
Synolve: I shared some of the quotes from your book and got an overwhelming response on Facebook from people
who were deeply moved by your words and your intuitiveness. Do you have a Facebook fan page where fans of the
book can connect with you?
I invite people to connect with me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/drliaracovert . On Facebook, people can

connect with me under Liara Covert or the Dreambuilders Australia Blog.
Dr. Liara M. Covert is the author of Self-Disclosure: Changes from Within which is available on Amazon and in
major bookstores. She is also writes a monthly column for The Infinite Field Magazine. To learn more about Dr.
Liara Covert visit her website at www.dreambuilders.com.au and her blog at http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au.
All of the reviews in the Spiritual BookShelf were written by

Synolve Craft. Synolve is the Editor-In-Chief & Publisher of
The Infinite Field Magazine.

ARE YOU SINGING YOUR SONG?
“Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow
the talent to the dark place where it leads." - Erica Jong
In my early lean days as a musician and while attending college, one of the things I did to earn money
was to teach music. My students ranged from eight to eighty years of age and the degree of their natural
talent was often very high. What I found most frustrating was that, in many cases, I was able to
recognize their talent but they could not see it in themselves.
After a few months of lessons some students would throw in the towel, offering excuses such as “I’m too
old (or too young) to learn how to sing or play the piano or guitar...or, these drums just take up too much
space in my home.” I believe that for at least some of them, beyond any resistance to the commitment to
practice daily, their own fear held them back; they knew if their music started sounding too good, then
they would have to "do something" with it. We held recitals every six months and it would nudge them
out of their "box" or comfort zone. I saw so much awesome talent and potential choked back by fear and
uncertainty.
Henry David Thoreau wrote, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song
still in them." The song Thoreau is speaking of is the unexpressed Self; the creative essence of Spirit
seeking an outlet. What I learned from my students and from the pursuit of my own career as a writer
and performer was that it requires courage to "sing our song." That courage will indeed take us to the
very edge of our comfort zone--that dark place Erica Jong speaks of where fear lingers; fear of rejection,
fear of failure and perhaps even fear of success. (The only thing worse than failing at something is
succeeding and not feeling worthy of the success. When this happens we inevitably find some way to
undermine that success).

Fear of failure and rejection seems to be an issue most all of us have
the opportunity to heal if we are going to be fully expressed in
bringing the gift of who we are to life. It’s like; “Oh my God, what
will I do if they don’t like my song?” Get over it! You are singing
your song for you, not them. Some of us have held back singing our
own song because we were too busy trying to sing the song someone
else thought we should be singing. (Usually our parents or teachers.)
Can you hear your song calling? Your “song” may not be music at all
but it will be something that gives greater expression to your divine
nature; it will serve as an opening through which the uniqueness of your soul flows through you and onto
the stage of life. How will you know when you are singing your song? You’ll become a vessel for
unbridled joy and time will seem to stand still.
Perhaps your "unsung song" is painting, writing, dancing, learning another language, becoming an
entrepreneur, public speaking, teaching, sewing, juggling, gardening, gourmet cooking, or (fill in the
blank) _______________. Regardless of what it might be, make a commitment to share the passion, talent
or creative self expression you have been holding back from the world with at least three people--prime
the pump and get the juice flowing. The world is waiting for you and the gift you bring. It is time to come
to the edge of that dark place. Not to worry, Infinite Presence, the ultimate source of light is right there
with you, so go ahead…you’ve got the spotlight. Sing your song for all your worth!
Peace, Dennis
Dennis is a universal speaker who is equally comfortable speaking to an

audience seeking spiritual inspiration or to those seeking a purely secular
motivational message that moves people toward specific goals and
fulfillment of their desires. He has a deep understanding of universal
principles and draws on wisdom from both eastern and western philosophies.
For more information, please contact Diane@DennisMerrittJones.com

the
of us...
Advertise with us. Ask about our 50%

discount special.
Advertising@theinfinitefieldmagazine.com
Subscriptions are $24 per year.

Info@theinfinitefieldmagazine.com
For More Information:

www.theinfinitefieldmagazine.com
Would you like to receive a print edition of

this issue? Visit us at
www.theinfinitefieldmagazine.com for more
information.
THE INFINITE FIELD MAGAZINE

A New Thought for A New Day
AUGUST 2009
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved.
Playing with Life
Manifesting
Abundance

The Infinite Field Magazine January 2010 Issue

Cargado por

Información del documento

Derechos de autor

Formatos disponibles

Compartir este documento

Compartir o incrustar documentos

Opciones para compartir

¿Le pareció útil este documento?

¿Este contenido es inapropiado?

Copyright:

Formatos disponibles

The Infinite Field Magazine January 2010 Issue

Cargado por

Copyright:

Formatos disponibles

the

INFINITE FIELD MAGAZINE

Layout & Design:

Copyright 2009. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF

bless your children in the land of high

soothe the fears of their diasporic families

encourage those who offer aid from the land,

and preserve the Haitian culture

Créateur tout puissant

Bénissez vos enfants dans le pays de hautes montagnes

Apaiser les craintes de leurs familles de la diaspora á travers le

Encouragez ceux qui offrent des aides de la terre, l'air et la mer,

et de préserver la culture Haïtien qui,

Yon Prye Pou Haiti

Kreyate Ki gen tout pouvwa-a

Redi soufrans fan-mi yo kap viv nan te etranje

Yèle Haiti American Red Cross More Information:

P For only $15, you can have your own

O of truth to them all. Just like I have evolved my spiritual

I affirm that I am divine.

I recognize the God-voice within.

I listen to the voice of wisdom that speaks inside.

In gratitude, I meditate and contemplate the divinity which is me.

Tony Redhouse is the winner of the 2009 "Best New

As many of us, Tony hasn’t had an easy ride. He has

Tony made it through the darkness into the light and

I believe "Deep Within" was only made possible by

The Infinite Field Magazine page 13

Tony: My inspiration for the CD came to me as I was undergoing

Tony: During this dark season of my life, I learned to be gentle and

The Infinite Field Magazine page 14

Tony: My greatest joy has been experiencing the progressive

Tony: When I was five years old, my parents entered me in an

Laurie: I was lucky enough to see several of your performances;

The Infinite Field Magazine page 15

Tony: Since I moved back to Arizona, I have been sharing Native

The Infinite Field Magazine page 16

Laurie is a speaker, certified life coach and writer for several

Smile Across Your Heart Radio Show

Artwork by Dora Taggett

an interview with Dr. Stephen Marcus

Listen to Dr. Stephen Marcus on YouTube.com. Click on the link below.

Dr. Stephen Marcus

The Infinite Field Magazine page 18

The Infinite Field Magazine page 19

1. I would rather take care of others than myself.

The Infinite Field Magazine page 20

What’s Law Got to Do With It? Explaining Universal Laws

The Infinite Field Magazine page 21

Ben Child is a Raw, Vegan Chef focusing his

The Infinite Field Magazine page 22

Give a gift subscription to The Infinite Field

One year (12 issues for)

Advertise with us!

EASY WAYS TO ORDER SUBSCRIPTIONS or

By Mail: Simply mail a payment of $24 to:

By Phone: Call us 336-529-6762

From DaVinci to Disney

The Infinite Field Magazine page 24

GRABS SUCCESS FORMULA

A Vision Board generally includes these elements:

The Infinite Field Magazine page 25

The Infinite Field Magazine page 27

• Assign a higher guide to be the Meter Master.