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A Publication of Astara Vol. 68 No. 3

Dedicated To Elevating The Spiritual Consciousness And Health Of Humankind

SPRING– A Time of Renewal -Rev. Samantha Pennala

Spring is the time of year when the world is bursting with new sexual innuendo. But at the pulsing heart of the matter, Beltane isn’t
growth, new flowers, new life, and new ideas. We look around us about sex, it’s about the ecstasy of living.
with renewed energy and tackle those major projects we’ve put off
while we were in our winter hibernation, reflective time period. In “At this time in the Wheel of the Year, the Earth is surging with vital
past times we’d be shaking out rugs, scrubbing windows and walls, energy, plants and animals creating in tempo with this planetary
planting new seeds and welcoming the births of the new animals impulse. We are called to join the dance of creation---called
in our keeping while acting on the new ideas and plans we created to celebrate the mystery of body merged with spirit. Open to
over the winter. ecstasy. It comes in infinite forms: a cut-loose night on the town;
a spontaneous dance in the privacy of your own living room; the
While our methods and needs have changed in the “things” in our intimate touch of your love; driving with the top down jamming to
lives, we still have that urge to greet the sun again and romp in the Metallica; a dance around a maypole; digging deep in the dirt; a
meadow or swim in the ocean and “renew” our life force and simply long luxurious soak in a tub; jumping the Beltane fires for growth
BREATHE in that wonderfully fresh spring air. It is the perfect time to and blessings…”
“get that fresh start”.
This is the time of honoring. The perfect time to honor yourself,
All cultures seem to have some form of celebration centered around your loved ones, your home, your workplace, your world. The
the vernal equinox in the spring of each year. energy available at this time of the year can truly be transforming.
Also, today is the celebration of Wesak when the blessings of the
Ananaia O’Leary’s article, “Spring Celebrations” on her website: Buddha are sent to each and every one of us. This is the day to
www.healinghappens.com really captures the essence of this time contemplate Lord Buddha’s Teachings on the Four Noble Truths
of the year. “…. In olden times the Anglo-Saxons named the and the Eight-Fold Path. Sharing these teachings during the Wesak
festival of Equinox, Ostara in honor Eostre, maiden Goddess of Full Moon has been a tradition of Spiritual Teachers for centuries.
Spring fertility. (The Christian Easter derives its name from Eostre It is a reminder to humanity of these Priceless Teachings and an
as well). Eostre is the spirit of the dawning year, new growth, fresh encouragement to apply them to our daily lives. Know that all the
beginnings, renewal, rebirth. She dances on the cusp of shyness & Holy Masters and Teachers are with us today and sending their love
exuberance. and blessings in great abundance.

“She calls you to enter her dance, to tune your living to the rhythm This is the time of the Three Major Spiritual Festivals that form
of the Earth. To awaken, to embrace fresh growth, to connect the spiritual high point of the year. These festivals occur every
to your inner exuberance. Break Out! Feel Alive!!” When is the year in the spring on the full moons when the sun is in Aries,
last time you paused to appreciate the awesome adventure of Easter-4-21-19; Taurus, Wesak-5-19-19; and Gemini, Festival of
Breathing? Have you thanked your heartbeat lately? How long has Goodwill-6-17-19. This is the time when everyone can achieve
it been since the light of morning came as a kiss on your cheek? great spiritual blessings for themselves and the entire planet as a
“Awake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another whole.
day of loving” as Kahlil Gibran says. Did you hear the birdsong Continued On Page 2
as you left your house today? We are alive on this green Earth
and we have cause to celebrate. (After all, we chose to be here at
this time of the Earth’s Ascension) Spring is within us, not merely
WHAT’S INSIDE
around us. Tune to the outward signs of Spring and seek their A Letter from Dr. Robert....................................... 2
answering echoes within. Crystals of the Month.......................................... 3
I’d like to share an excerpt on what Ms. O’Leary says about Feng Shui Corner................................................. 4
Beltane, May Day.
Health & Wellness Tips........................................ 6
“Passion. That’s what rides the night on Beltane Eve. On this StarSpeak............................................................. 8
ancient celebration of Spring’s potent power, we come in full
contact with our primal nature. Full-blooded, deep-in-the body Energy Exercise.................................................... 9
humanity ---- raw, sweaty, fierce, joyful, wholesome, natural, and
alive. Traditionally this holiday is conceived as a fertility festival, Compassionate Loving Universe...................... 12
and mentions of Beltane bring many a “nudge, nudge, wink, wink” Sedona Red Rock Immersion............................ 16
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As explained by souledout.org: “The third festival is the Festival of Humanity or the Festival of
Goodwill also known as World Invocation Day. At this Gemini Full
This is the time to ready ourselves for these sacred festivals and Moon, we celebrate the Spirit of Humanity as it is dedicated to Right
prepare our bodies and minds for the blessings given at these Human Relations and aligned with the Will of God. We take this time
powerful full moons. “At Easter we honor the Living Christ and to recognize the Spiritual and Divine Nature of Humanity.
the spirit of resurrection and rebirth. It is a time to focus on the This Festival is a time of Deep Invocation, a time to aspire towards
consciousness of the heart, the energy of Divine Spiritual Love and World Fellowship, and a time for human and spiritual unity. It is a
the Unconditional Love given to us by the Lord Christ. This is a time for expressing goodwill to all and for all to aspire to the will-to-
special time for us to prepare our physical and energetic bodies good.
for the intense downpour of the powerful energies from the Lord
Buddha at the Wesak Festival. “The energies of power, love, and wisdom emanating from the first
two powerful full moons of spring are focused and used for the
“During the Wesak Festival we will connect with the Buddha’s benefit of humanity during this powerful Goodwill Festival. Our
Blessings. As the expression of the Wisdom of God, he’s the consciousness is then highly charged and has a profound effect
embodiment of light helping us to see our divine purpose. During the which makes us able to reach higher energies than was previously
Wesak Festival we will connect to the forces that emanate from the possible.“
Heart of God to transmit Love and Wisdom which then enhances our
Divine Understanding. Take this time to meditate and prepare yourself for receiving these
special blessings during these powerful Full Moons. Allow yourself to
“The Wesak Full Moon is the most powerful Full Moon of the year. accept the Blessings which Christ and the Buddha have taken such
It is the time when we can receive revelation and the possibility for lengths to bring to each of us at this special time of year.
healing our body, mind, and spirit. The Moon reflects the Light of
the spiritual Sun to nurture, support, and protect. These powerful A wonderful prayer used by many different spiritual traditions is The
blessings are allowed to continue to shower us for three days Great Invocation (page 8). This prayer invokes the demand for all the
following the actual Full Moon. This is a good time to meditate, do world to bless the entire planet and “let light, love, and power restore
deep breathing, sit with beautiful music, be out in nature, and just the plan on earth.” Combined with the intentions of all those on
restore your personal balance to keep receiving these wonderful earth, this is a powerful healing and blessing time for all of us to use
blessings from the Buddha. It is said that the strongest effects are at this power packed time of year.
in the hour after your local sunset when the Moon is rising and at the
local midnight when the Moon is directly above you. May you all receive the Blessings and Healings of this sacred time.

A LETTER FROM DR ROBERT

Dear Astarian – by Dr. Robert, March 1998

This Easter, I’m wondering if the startling nature of the events described in the crucifixion and
resurrection really have more meaning than appears on the surface.

Please understand that I’m not attempting to lessen the impact of those events. Their
illustration of the comforting truths surrounding life and afterlife could not be more obvious.
Could not be more strengthening to those who have “lost” someone very dear, and then learn
that the word “lost” is not consistent with the truth.

For those whose inner light is dimmed by earthly trials, a new supply of oil is brought to the
lamps of their lives. Isn’t it possible that the Easter event, in addition to life after life, is pointing
you and me toward our own spiritual realization? A kind of inner resurrection in our own lives?
“And why,” you might ask, “should I attempt this inner resurrection? What will it accomplish in
any life?”

Here is what I think it will help you accomplish. It will help you to understand the true purpose of life - and the processes by which
that purpose is fulfilled -

...to fuel your own transmutation process whereby your body is refined and revitalized -
...to blend the head path and the heart path in the ultimate Journey Godward -
...to help you realize and fulfill many of your own higher potentials -
...to fulfill the seamless affinity between spirit and Spirit -
...to acquire that particular mode of consciousness that manipulates invisible forces only in beneficent ways.
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Crystals of the Month for March and April 2019

From “Love is in the Earth” by Melody
Each month has a special crystal connected to it. The attributes given here are from “Love Is in The Earth” by Melody. She is a
scientist evidencing an interest in the geological and mystical properties of these stone children of Mother Earth. She has done
research and taught crystal workshops all over the world. Here is my abridged version for these stones.

The crystal for the month of March is the Aquamarine.

It is a form of beryl and comes in colors from light blue to green. It is a “stone of courage”. It enhances one’s ability for
rapid intellectual response and encourages the innate ability to “always be prepared”. One way of protecting
oneself, temporarily, from pollutants is to imagine the essence of aquamarine in the air on all sides
– the difference in air quality is usually recognizable. There is a flowing quality to the energy
of aquamarine; at the same time, the energy is also structured so that balance and order
are maintained. It provides for alignment of the chakras and balancing of the network
of structures connecting the physical and ethereal bodies. It helps to attune to more
spiritual levels of awareness; for those who are involved in spiritual development,
it provides emotional and intellectual stability and enhances the connection
with the higher-self. It emits a gentle and compassionate energy exhibiting
moderation; promoting tolerance; helps to bring order to those “swamped” with
responsibilities. Aquamarine stimulates, activates, and cleanses the throat chakra,
facilitating communication of a higher quality than the mundane. It provides for access to stored
information concerning the perfection of the body and enhances one’s insight into the art and practice of
actualizing the perfection; it provides for inspiration and for an inculcation of the truths of the universe and the universal perfection. The
Aquamarine Phantom Crystal has been used extensively in the activation of memory of past-life experiences. The combination of Cat’s
Eye and Aquamarine has been used to stimulate the clairvoyant state during discussions with others.

The crystal of the month for April is the

Diamond. It comes in colorless, white, black, and various (usually pale) shades
of pink, yellow, red, orange, green, blue, and brown. This mineral is known as “the king
of the crystals”, symbolizing the central “sun” of the solar system, a force which maintains
itself as the perfect state, never requiring re-charging. It was used in ancient times as a talisman
against cowardice and was recognized as a “stone to enhance invulnerability”. In ancient times
it was given to insure love and harmony and to dispel anger. It is a reminder of one’s goals towards
spiritual awareness; as the evolution and growth required becomes manifest within the heart, one can
transfer the feeling and the being to others, via the diamond. It is also known as a “stone of Innocence”,
bringing forth purity, constancy, and the loving and open nature with which one came into the physical realm. It
is also said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the high priest. It has been used to remove
voids from one’s aura and to fill emptiness with a loving energy of purity. It inspires creativity, imagination,
ingenuity, inventiveness, and brilliance in the world of the “new”. It can activate the crown chakra and can
produce a connected force between intellect and higher knowledge. The diamond can also inspire the forces of
accumulation; helping one to manifest abundance in all areas of one’s life.

IN MEMORY
• Carl Hoffman donated in memory of Patricia Elaine Hoffman of Topeka, Kansas
• A donation was made in memory of Anita Lynn Rodriguez of Alta Loma,
California
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FENG SHUI CORNER

Enliven and strengthen your family with sound energy. The Chi
of everyone can be enlivened and activated by hanging a wind
chime in the Family Gua of the house.

Create family health and peace by using “green” energy. Qualities

that characterize healthy families are harmony, peace, and
growth. These qualities will be boosted if you put something
with the color green in the Family Gua of the house and. or the
master bedroom. A good choice is healthy new green plants but
anything with the color green will help.

One of the most recommended cures to strengthen a child’s

energy is to place the bed in the Children Gua of the room. This
places them in the prime location for their development and
maturation. For added harmony and peace have the head of
the bed in the east. Be sure the bed is not in direct line with the
doorway.
According to Feng Shui, all the Guas or Centers, affect the
Family area of your life. Three of the most important Guas
Brighten your child’s life with a well-placed light.
that affect family destiny are Family, Creativity/Children, and
Relationships. Encourage family happiness with color, light, and beauty.

Wealth Fame Relationships Natural beauty and healing energy are easy to add by bringing in
fresh green plants (an odd number is good) or placing a colorful
Family Health Children/Creativity aquarium in the living room or family room.
Knowledge Career Helpful People
Be sure to check David Daniel Kennedy’s book, “Feng Shui Tips
Entry Door for a Better Life.” For more simple and effective ways to enhance
your life with Feng Shui.
According to David Daniel Kennedy’s book, “Feng Shui Tips for
a Better Life,” situating your bedroom and bed is very important. *Live * Love * Breathe *
They represent the “Self” or YOU, so the cures here are powerful
for changing your entire life. Qualities of the heart, open
communication, and truth are so important in relationships that
it’s necessary to create a nurturing, warm, and healthy energy
in this center. Placement of the Master bedroom affects your
authority position within the household. The Master bedroom
should be as far back from the front door as possible, so you feel
in control of your home and life.

You can calm chaotic energy by placing a gently moving mobile

in the Family Gua of the house. This will help bring calm and
balance into the home.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS TIPS

Add This to Coconut Oil to

Beat High Blood Pressure
BY SUSAN PATTERSON

High blood pressure is often dubbed the “silent killer.” It affects 1 in 3 Americans, and according to the CDC (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention) “About 11 million U.S. adults with high blood pressure aren’t even aware they have it and
are not receiving treatment to control their blood pressure.” High blood pressure is an important indicator that something
is wrong in your body and ignoring symptoms over an extended period could lead to severe complications such as stroke
and other neurological disorders.

So, what can you do?

First, it is essential to receive a diagnosis of high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about options and risk factor. If you
are in the danger zone for high blood pressure, you will need to take medications prescribed by your doctor to bring your
blood pressure back to normal levels.

Even if you are not considered hypertensive, you could still be in danger of developing high blood pressure. According to
the American Heart Association, as many as 59 million Americans have prehypertension. Being aware of the possibility of
developing hypertension and making lifestyle changes early on is an essential part of preventing high blood pressure.

Coconut oil has taken the world by storm over the past few years, with knowledge of this tropical treasure finally making
its way into scientific studies and health publications. It is touted for its abilities to decrease inflammation, act as an
antibacterial and antifungal agent, all while being a healthy cooking oil and all-around beauty product. But did you know it
may help lower blood pressure?

In a 2015 study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, researchers working at Biotechnology Center
at the Federal University of Paraiba in Brazil discovered that this healthy oil combined with exercise training might be a
potent means of reducing blood pressure.

Researchers performed tests on spontaneously hypertensive rats, testing the hypothesis that daily doses of coconut
oil along with regular exercise would restore baroreflex sensitivity and reduce oxidative stress, thereby reducing blood
pressure. Rats exposed to these methods experienced a noted reduction in weight compared to the control group that
was given saline and not on the exercise regimen.
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Scientists tested both coconut oil and exercise alone and exercise alone as a means of blood pressure reduction. Both
methods, individually proved effective in reducing blood pressure, however, only when activity and coconut oil were
combined, did the readings return to normotensive levels. This reduction could be the result of reduced baroreflex
sensitivity and oxidative stress as a result of the coconut oil supplementation and exercise protocols.

Dr. Valdir de Andrade Braga, co-author of the study, spoke regarding the favorable results, “This is an important finding
as coconut oil is currently being considered a popular “superfood” and it is being consumed by athletes and the general
population who seek a healthy life style. “The possibility of using coconut oil as an adjuvant to treat hypertension adds
to the long list of benefits associated with its consumption. Our next step is to start some clinical trials in order to verify
whether we can reproduce those findings in hypertensive human patients.”
Coconut oil and exercise are only two ways to manage prehypertension without medication. Implement these simple
changes in your lifestyle to lower blood pressure and regain a healthy body.

Eat healthy foods

Start by cutting out unhealthy junk food such as sugary drinks, heavy carbohydrate meals, and fried foods. Begin eating
more fresh food such as fruit, vegetables, and freshly caught fish.

Regular exercise
Move, move, move! Taking the time to exercise can affect your health in major ways. Simply walking for 30 minutes per
day gets your blood flowing and helps encourage your metabolism. If you want to mix it up a little, try different cardio
activities such as swimming, dancing, or cycling. Regular exercise is one of the most simple ways that you can reduce
your risk of developing hypertension.

Limit stress
Determine stress triggers in your life and eliminate those if possible. It is important to meditate on the things that bring
you joy and avoid overcommitting. Be sure to take time for yourself to perform stress relieving activities and process the
events of the day to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

LIVE CONCERT & BOOK SIGNING WITH JULLIENA OKAH

MARCH 24th, 1:00pm at Astara’s Center – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Admission: Suggested Love donation of $20
Born in Japan, Julliena, a graduate scholar of German Philosophy, is recognized as a
world-class solo violin virtuoso. She was a student in the Vienna Music Conservatorium
under the direction of former concert master of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Julliena is also a world-recognized painter and the author of One Life, Many Worlds, and
God’s Majesty in Color and Words- a collection of her paintings.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend on Sunday, March 24th

These titles will be available at event:

God’s Majesty in One Life, God’s Majesty

Color and Word Many Worlds in Color and Word
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StarSpeak
Mid-March to Mid-May 2019 – by Jyoti Wind
The Vernal Equinox on Mar.20 at 2:39PM/PDT brings
emotional resilience and a push for artistic expression. Trust
your intelligence. The Full Moon that same day at 6:43PM/
PDT says that perseverance pays off. Keep going. Spiritual
insights on the 24th and Mercury goes Direct on the 28th at
6:59AM PDT and we begin to move on, re-doing the previous 3
weeks.

April begins with a New Moon on the 5th at 1:50AM/PDT bringing a new cycle of
pushing back against limitations, dominating agendas, and taking back your power. Jupiter stations
Retrograde (Rx) April 8-12 we begin to re-examine some of our life philosophy. The 13th wants us
to take a stand, expand our lives on the 14th, and prepare for Mercury catching up and moving into
new territory on the 16th. The Full Moon on the 19th at 4:12AM/PDT is pushing transformation for a
larger view, a broader agenda. Pluto is stationing the 19th-29th, a 10-day period of intensity with the
ability to release what’s not working. Expect change on the 22nd.

May brings deep insights on the 2nd. The New Moon on the 4th at 3:46PM/PDT gives staying power
and empowerment. Suggests the need for focus and clarity. Trust issues on the 7th and stability on
the 11th and 13th. Venus enters Taurus as Mars enters Cancer on the 15th and gardening, cooking,
painting, creating great dinner parties, and artistic expression becomes more important as a course
of self-nurturing.

“What matters is how quickly you do what your soul directs.” - Rumi

THE GREAT INVOCATION

From the point of Light, within the Mind of The purpose which the Masters know and
God Let light stream forth into the minds of serve. From the Centre which we call the race
men. Let Light descend on earth. of men Let the Plan of Love and Light work
out And may it seal the door where evil dwells.
From the point of Love within the Heart of
God Let love stream forth into the hearts of Let Light and Love and Power restore the
men. May Christ return to Earth Plan on Earth.

From the Centre where the Will of God is known

Let purpose guide the little wills of men –
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ENERGY EXERCISE - PURIFYING BREATH – from the 2nd Degree

There are few today who possess this desired balance, due both to polluted air and erroneous habits in everyday life
and thinking. The valves at the root of the nostrils are either damaged or do not respond as they should because of the
impotent control of the pineal gland and the resulting deterioration of the Third Eye in modern human beings. It has never
been trained by the subconscious to respond automatically, and that is the purpose of the Purifying Breath.

Because the valves do not respond, some people are too negative, exhibiting undue fear, guilt, docility, weakness, lack of
vitality. Some are too positive, exhibiting aggressiveness, boldness, greed for power, domination over others. Between
the two, the balanced superbeing – the ultimate Astarian or seeker – exhibits courage, spiritual strength, love, serenity,
humility, kindness, and an inner sustaining power. The Purifying Breath helps perfect this desired balance. The following
constitutes one Breath:

1. Sit or stand with the spine held erect. Completely exhale to empty lungs of impure air.
2. Close the right nostril with the thumb of your right hand.
3. Inhale through your left nostril to the count of 4.
4. Close left nostril with right forefinger, hold breath to count of 16.
5. Raise thumb from right nostril, exhale to count of 8.
6. Repeat by leaving forefinger on left nostril and inhaling through the right nostril to the count of 4, etc.

The exercise is so apparently simple that one is apt to be deceived as to its effective power, which is so DEFIN ITE it must
NOT be performed too long. Repeat the exercise during the day, if you desire, but do not perform over four Breaths at
any one time. To do so occasionally would not be dangerous but it must not habitually be carried beyond this count. The
disciple who will not heed warnings concerning these “simple” yogic exercises is only an extremely foolish aspirant, who is
likely to lose his way.

In practicing this Purifying Breath, do not make the common error of attempting to discover just how much air you can
inhale, or how long you can “hold” the breath. This is no endurance contest. It is meant to build, not to destroy.

The value of this simple breathing exercise cannot be measured. In equalizing the nerve fluid, it:

1. Tranquilizes the nerves;

2. Eases tension;
3. Induces sleep;
4. Helps to balance the flow of hormones.

It can be of incomparable benefit for your physical well-being and your spiritual unfoldment.

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TESTIMONIALS
Gods blessings to you. Here is my story:

In 1965 April 10 my husband of 30 years made his transition from this life. While setting in my meditation room
about three days later and looking up on a picture of him and myself I heard the mental words in my mind
“Cynthia you are going to laugh when you find out what all of this is about “it was his passing away and death is
what he was speaking up. Twenty-three, years almost 24 years later I am reading my Astara’s Book of life, a flight
third-degree and in lesson 12 I read this statement, “this is death the question burns into your thoughts, this this
and expressible bliss, this pure ecstasy? This is death “again they are bubbling up laughter at the comedy we
called life.

So, it took 23 years for that mental statement to come full circle and I was literally laughing at that
transformational state we call death. Thank you for letting me share my story what a revelation it was for me it
brought my heart great joy. - C.N.E.

I love Astara and all that it stands for and all who seek to serve this Light. I look forward to the newsletters and
to new books and events. We do what we can. Wish I could send more. Working on that. ~ Happy 2019- J.D.
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Compassionate
Loving Universe
– Rev. Peggy Tennent

The best of times are now! (look at those ‘c’ or #3 words;) where I’ve heard stories of
people sharing what little bit they have to eat with unexpected
Astara’s annual Silver Cord Ceremony was January 6th and it
guests, has always moved me profoundly. The facts, quotes
was the best of times for the other seventeen participants as
and information to me is like the personal experience and true
well. Yes, a great time was had by all, or at least it seemed that
stories of people being generous even if they only have a small
way from here and by the stories people shared about their
amount for themselves. This is the compassionate loving
personal experiences. I even heard a personal tale about the
universe or unity I am talking about. Let us keep being prepared
previous year’s SCC experiences. The unity of our spirited group
or more than prepared in our daily activities.
produced a bubbly effervescent contagion of positive vibrations
which are still reverberating through the universes I am sure.
Peoples personal experiences had everything to do with the
Collectively our joy while communicating on different levels might
focused group intent from even before the one o’clock start
be called an unconditional lovingness during those three or
time. Truth is we had 369 Hz sounds playing to clear the energy
four hours of being of one mind during and after the SCC. We
space in Astara’s sanctuary before anyone else joined us as we
continued our time together with a sharing of vegan corn bread
were preparing the space. Where thought goes energy and
and chili as we chatted energetically about an array of topics
information follows, is a fact science has proved at this point in
that were as varied as the universe itself. Well almost!
our lives. The same Hertz or energy vibration in the room will
be going in all the spaces in the room, throughout the Center,
Being prepared for the SCC with facts, quotes, communion
within each participant, within each cell and within the spaces
information or maybe more likely, more information and materials
about the cells is my understanding. Everywhere, outside
than was needed to be shared with the confirmed attendees,
Astara, the community, the planet and beyond the universes.
with the intention for the success of yet another annual sacred
An Astarian came up to Rev. Samantha and me and suggested
gathering here at Astara Center was exciting for us. Having
maybe we wanted to turn the music up because they could
more materials than is needed to share is just in case walk-
hardly hear the music. We explained the intent to her noting
ins pleasantly surprise us. ‘Pleasantly surprised’ is true as it is
that when each person came up to sit in the chair Dr. Earlyne
always a pleasure to have friends, loved ones or fellow Astarians
channeled from and also utilized it in numerous other ways, the
stop in to visit. Surely at this time of year or any time of year
result of the healing Hertz would be a very personal part of each
for that matter, we [you/me] are more than prepared for guests
person’s experience.
by having a few extra goodies like home grown really orangey
oranges that your loving sister shared from her organic miniature
High energy chatting was going about with or without food
tree or even just having good water to offer with unexpected
in hand. At least one of us [yes me] ate our desert first and
guests makes for a satisfying enjoyable interaction at any time,
then being too full to want or eat the chili was great by me.
Right? Just like in other countries, cultures and communities
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Understandable, anyone who has cooked a large amount presence. Well, to be honest, most of these descriptions are
of anything knows eating it when it is all done is not like true of almost all the other Astarians in attendance as well.
experiencing it as a guest or for the first time at all! Besides Really, there are some profoundly special compassionate loving
Rev. Ruby taught me some twenty-one years ago, if you eat you energetic beings who work with and bless Astara in so many
desert first, you can take the main meal home with you later if ways. Back to the Professor, our conversation went to Colloidal
you want. I love this concept. Some people have been less than Gold! Speculation, general information, and a shared excitement
positive when this idea was shared, some laugh right out loud went to the possibilities. The next day she emailed a site about
and then continue to laugh! Groups of two or three people at a Frankincense, Myrrh and Gold and the healing powers of each.
time gathered about the food table as well as a group of people Blessed Be those Magi of the East!
chatting it up in the sanctuary with Reverend Samantha and a
few others in attendance. Since I was busy getting about, there The best of times is happening now, where ever you are, whoever
is no telling how that conversation went but by the smiles on you are with and whatever is happing in the physical, emotional,
their faces, I am sure it was positive. There was another group mental, spiritual or on any energy palate of your choice, yes, your
gathered by Reverend Crisandra Montgomery (see her article in choice! Another Astarian who shares what she sees, hears and
this issue – Health & Wellness Tips) who brought colloidal silver experiences when she has joined Astara events [yes, she was in
to be utilized in the communion ceremony which we do the first attendance at last year’s SCC], told me the silence was so clear,
Sunday of the month, and yes again the SCC was also the first clearer than she had ever remembered. She had never had that
Sunday in January [always is]. There was a preparation timing experience here before. 369 Hz was a factor we had not utilized
thing that differed, so we went ahead and utilized the red apple in the past. Choose to focus on your inner voice. Dr. Robert
bubbly drink. Expect to see an article in the VOICE real soon used to say, “Keep your eye on the indicator.” The indicator or
where Rev. Montgomery will be writing a special informational the channel on the old radios is the reference. You know you
piece on the subject for she knows a lot of esoteric information cannot get FM on an AM dial. Tune your inner station to the
which is sure to inspire your own searching’s. Most of us took vibrational Hz of a compassionate loving universal sound while
turns tasting her home-made colloidal silver for the purpose of meditating, when visualizing the rainbow colors which are each a
elevating our spiritual consciousness even MORE than we already vibration energy such as are you, and or by listening to 369 Hz or
had in the SCC just a few minutes earlier. 7.83 Hz which is the vibration of Mother Earth I am told. Attune
yourself daily~*~
Again, back to a sharing which referred back to last year’s
SCC. When one of last year’s participants realized the 2019 Doctors Earlyne, Robert and Sita Chaney each left me with
ceremony was in a few days, he went to his alter remembering sentences I always remember such as “~of this world and
the previous year’s cord had candle wax stuck to it due to the another,” “Keep doing the greatest job in the world,” and “Totally
many personal ceremonies he had performed. He started to non sequiter.” Often after using Doctor Sita’s ~sequiter~ my
clean it up by breaking the wax off. He had been experiencing thoughts go to ‘or not,’ because it seems to me we are in ALL
a wrist problem for a while, not thinking about the hurt in the ways connected. Be in touch dear Astarians and thanks for all
wrist as he worked with the cord. The cord had his full attention. you are in compassion, love and universal unity.
When he was done honoring the cord, he noticed his wrist was
no longer hurting. “My wrist has not hurt since!” as he rotated
his hand and wrist around in the air for me to see, no pain! His
smiling face was full of loving enthusiasm for last year’s SCC
which is still obviously working for him. Astara needs these kinds
of experiences to be shared in Astara’s global VOICE. This is
an invitation to do just that, write your experiences up and send
them to info@astara.org please.

A Professor of mine since about 1990 at our local college is

also an Astarian and one of my ‘go to’ people if there are any
questions about healing, therapy of any kind, sound tools, oils,
and I could go on and on~ She is a living Master Teacher from
my perspective. Numerous Master Teachers in my life transition
or break the Silver Cord before they get the recognition they
so rightly deserve. Anyone who has studied with her would
agree with me I would bet. It is always a blessing to be in her
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