Astral projection and astral travelling are the names given for the esoteric art of being able to project the subtle body / spirit / dream body / astral counterpart, outside the physical body and travel in that vehicle to other realms of existence. Although it is a natural occurrence, the conscious memory or participation in it is denied from the majority and so is shrouded in mystery and subsequent fear of the unknown. It is acknowledged in all the ancient traditions worldwide and is ...

With the increasing influence of the 'New Age' many are speaking about direct experience of this realm of being, and I am sure it is a subject of real interest to many of us. The word "angel" actually comes from the Greek word aggelos, which means "messenger." Angels mean many things to many different people. What is amazing but very pertinent is that (like so many other things) their reality is spoken of in all the major religions and Holy Books from The Bible to the Koran. It is a very vast …

Understanding the meaning and importance of living in our Authentic Power, and living it, is surely one of the most loving things we can do for ourselves and the world in this day and age. It is part of our soul evolution. It is the difference between living consciously and living unconsciously. It is the difference between self-empowerment and dis-empowerment. It is the difference between pain and happiness, suppression and freedom. It is the difference between spiritual growth or stagnation...

We create our own realities, whether we are conscious of it or not. Most of us are unaware of the power of our thoughts and so react to life on "auto-pilot", and therfore create "unconsciously". When we become aware that it is our thoughts that create our reality, we can then consciously choose different thoughts, therefore creating a different reality - this is called "creating consciously". We are the creators of our own life. If we don't like what we have created, we can simply choose to...

I believe in Divine Intervention. This is something that occurs when we pray for help. I also believe that the Creator sees the workings of our hearts. In this way our good intentions are noticed. It is always The Intention that matters. I may fail, I may mess up, but if my intention was good and pure then things will right themselves. I believe we are guided in the spirit realm especially if we ask for help. I always tell my friends that often God's greatest gifts come in the heaviest...

Although depression can seem hopeless, there is hope! You CAN heal! This page offers understanding, hope and encouragement, uses a holistic approach to healing. It describes my own journey of pain and subsequent healing. I hope to share with you how it was for me and offer encouragement and support to anyone thus afflicted and also to those who are distressed about relatives, friends or loved ones with depression. I hope to show that there is a positive side to the suffering, there IS a reason...

To my mind, to really understand healing, the causes of illness and the ways to cure involve the acceptance of the totality of the human body as consisting of several inter-penetrating layers of energy - each one vibrating at a different frequency and each one directly connected to other realms of existence that deal with that level of vibration. Yogic philosophy talks of 'Koshas' which mean sheaths. In their philosophy there are five koshas... in others there are seven layers. We can liken...

There is often some confusion when we use the word libido. According to the dictionary Libido in Latin means "desire, longing, fancy, lust, or rut." Although the adjective libidinous, meaning lustful, has been used in English for 500 or so years, libido only entered the language in 1913, thanks to Sigmund Freud and other psychoanalysts who applied the term to psychic energy or drive, and especially to the sexual instinct. One cannot distinguish the two, for the libido is actually our life...

Karma is a term in that comprises the entire cycle of cause and effect. Karma is a sum of all that an individual has done and is currently doing. The effects of those deeds actively create present and future experiences, thus making one responsible for one's own life (see also Creating Your Own Reality). In religions that incorporate reincarnation, karma extends through one's present life and all past and future lives as well. The law of Karma is central in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism...

Native American wisdom is deep, profound, simple and true. It has passed the test of time. The wisdom of their elders is very perintinent to the times in which we are living. Had the rest of the world lived according to their philosophy as 'Earth Keepers' we would not be facing the dreadful problems as a planet that now assail us in the ways of pollution, climate change and plundering of resources. There are countless tribes each with their own language, sacred stories, customs and ceremonies...

Since the original writing of this article, much has transpired along the lines of what I talk about later. We have seen many catastrophes - the devastating earthquakes in Haiti Chile and China, volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Indonesia. Dreadful bushfires in Australia claiming many lives world wide. We have lived through the fear of what was termed by the WHO a pandemic of Swine flu the origins of which are shaded in secrecy and misinformation. There is widespread fear all over the planet...

What we in our hearts and minds believe or long for, becomes manifest in our reality. The Law of Attraction states that we draw to ourselves vibrationally anything that we focus on.... or "like attracts like". So, we manifest into our reality that which we focus upon! Manifestation is where dreams become real. It is our magic key to the kingdom of achieving our dreams. We can choose to learn how to become conscious creators. There is a law operating in the universe that is SO amazing in its...

In crystal healing, we work in partnership with them by placing them on or near the body in order to effect healing change. One of the most basic ways is placing a different crystal on each of the chakras (see picture at top of page) in order to restore balance to the whole system. They do this by allowing the rate of their vibration to effect change in the rate of the spinning energy centers of the chakras, clearing out any negativity and allowing them to function at peak capacity. We need...

Reiki was discovered in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. It uses a technique where practitioners believe that they are transferring healing energy in the form of KI through their palms and into the recipient. In this way the recipient is activated to produce their own healing processes. Reiki energy flows unhindered where it is most needed dissolving blockages in energy flow, some from old wounds to the body, mind or spirit. What Does Reiki Mean? The Japanese word "rei-ki" consists of two...