It must be the month of Changes,
I am in kind of transition due to several things;

A major astrological transit that is impacting me
The current planetary/spiritual shift that is happening
I need to move from my current home
and some other things too.

So I asked the universe to send my something to shake up the energy....

I was led to an on line book group so I joined the on line Soul Coaching Circle.put on by Canadian Coach Jamie Ridler. http://tnc-soulcoaching.blogspot.com/

Soul Coaching by Denise Linn is a 28 day pro gramme using the elements of Air, Water, Fire and Earth.

Every day there are exercises, meditations and journaling to do even space clearing
so far this journey has been so profound and puts me back with my spirit

Even the Coach needs Coaching too.
here is the unlisted blog where I am posting my experience

http://creativegoddesssoulcoaching.blogspot.com/

As we slide swiftly into a recession there will a decline in purchasing goods and services.

For some people this is detrimental to their well being and lifestyle as there are many who rely on good and services as their business or way of coping with modern living.

There fore I am in the process of writing a step by step plan for surviving an 'economic downturn'. (without the panic). This is now the time to reflect inwards, but for some we will need to take care of the basics so that we can be relaxed in what some would call 'troubled times'.

One of the ways forward is to work towards a barter system, which is a system of exchanging good and services without the use of currency. This is the way societies used to trade before the introduction of paper currency. ( I stress paper currency as there were some societies that used shells, gold items, etc as currency).

The barter system will enable one to continue to obtain services but through exchanging for example repairs for perhaps food or other services.

There are several schemes around the country and the world such as the 'Letts' system please click on my blog for links and more info on the Letts system

Return of the Divine Queen Workshop for women.

mjfontaine presents
Return of the Divine Queen Workshop

A woman's journey to finding the light within.

creativehealing by marilyn fontaine

creative healing goddess by mfontaine

Venue: Hackney Forge 243a Victoria Park Road
(entrance in Banbury Road) Bow E9 7HD
Date: 25th October 2008
Time: 1-6pm

Workshop outline

In this course we will;
Look at what you desire in your life
Remove blocks that stop you moving forward in a supportive, and caring environment
Set goals for the future .

We will use visual imagery, coaching tools, collage and art mediums to create our desired outcome.

By the end of the workshop you will;

Find direction in your life

Have awareness of your body, and embrace your feminine energy.

Understand the importance of honoring all aspects of your feminine nature.

Be prepared to come as a women, and leave as the divine goddess that you are.

Taken from my blog http://creativehealinggoddess.blogspot.com

What is a meme?

A photo mosaic meme, simply put, is an illustration of your personality. This illustration is depicted by a set of pictures put together in a picture collage sort of a thing. The means to gauge your personality is a set of questions related to your name, things you like, your traits etc. source -http://ezinearticles.com/?Photo-Mosaic-Meme&id=1436872

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Meme Instructions.....
I got this from Sacred Suzies Blog
http://suziesacredspace.blogspot.com/search/label/meme

Meme Instructions

1. Type your answer to each question below, into Flickr Search
2. Using only the first page of results, pick one image.
3. Copy & paste each of the URLs for the images into Big Huge Lab’s Mosaic Maker to create a mosaic of the picture answers.
THE QUESTIONS:
1. What is your real christian/first name?
2. What is your favourite food - right now?
3. What school did you go to?
4. What is your favourite colour?
5. Who is your latest celebrity crush?
6. What is your favourite drink?

Greetings Queens,

I will be visiting New York in the Summer, and I will be available for Workshops or Lectures if you or your organizations is interested in booking me please contact me on my email on mjfontaine1@yahoo.co.uk.

It would be nice to connect with some of you.

marilyn

taken from
-http://creativehealinggoddess.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_archive.html

To adorn is to honor During sacred ceremonies the body was adorned.
Piercings, tattoos, dyeing of the hair etc is nothing new !

* I had a discussion with a group of Somalian women who told me secrets of how they groom and honor their bodies, I blushed - (there was no talk of female circumcision although this is a very serious subject).

Every culture or group is different regarding body adornment. I enjoyed the collection of waist beads I received from a friend via Sierra Leone.

I learned to use Henna to adorn my body via the ladies from Lahore, and Sri Lanka, and Headwrapping techniques from a Yoruba initiate from west london. My piercings! via a Tattoo shop in East London LOL.

For me body adornment is an ancient art, but there is a thin line between tasteful and tasteless - conscious body art yes.

The sad part is that the same indigenous customs and practises termed 'primitive' and 'savage' have now been reintroduced into society with the spiritual aspects taken out very interesting!

.First published in my blog- Through the Looking glass in December 2005.

http://creativehealinggoddess.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_archive.html

Belly dancing

This is a powerful creative way to get back into the body and exercise. There are symbols used within the dance such as the 'Figure of Eight' which represent infinity and the connection to the Divine. Other movements are used to clear and open up the Sacral and Solar Plexus chakras. There are also the Egyptian arm movement called the 'Open Heart' which helps with opening the heart and improves confidence.
Belly dancing is also helpful for strengthening the internal muscles, and posture. This form of exercise is fun and works the physical, emotional and spiritual centers of the body. This is also good releasing any blocked energy within the body. Apparently good during pregnancy as it exercises the pelvis -

A few weeks ago I was a guest at the EnSOUL HEALth revolution Show.
http://www.thehealthrevolutionshow.co.uk/ , and during the interview we started to discuss family relationships. Now I have had challenges in the past with my family and my mother so I was able to talk about my journey, especially as I am the youngest member of my family . The challenges became more prevalent when I decided to 'know thyself' and such was our 'separation anxiety' that the relationship started to deteriorate and become volatile.

During my search I started a Celestine Prophecy study group where I began learning about energy exchange and families. Through this work I was able to change our dynamic and HEAL our relationship without even speaking and talking to my mother about this. The only statement I made was to tell her that 'this is who I AM' calmly without conviction. Wow! Now our relationship is blessed and we have a mutual understanding, although not without its own challenges from time to time ,but now I have a very sweet, caring and knowledgeable mother, and a friend yes my mother is a woman born ahead of her time. I thank the Creator for the restoration of our relationship.

I have been treating clients regularly with citrus oils for Season Affective Disorder for four years and I have found that the following oils very effective with dealing with this condition. Listed below are the oils and applications and cautions of using essential oils for health.

Grapefruit Oil

This is not photosensitiser like the other citrus oils.

It is excellent and is an antidepressant, and uplifts the spirits instantly.

Melissa oil

I have found that benefits of this oil for SAD or low spirits and shock are profound.

True Melissa is very expensive and can cause severe irritation to the skin, therefore it is recommended that a very low dosage is applied such as 1% and this must be diluted in oil before being applied to a bath. There are much more affordable Melissa blends which are more commonly found than the true Melissa oil.

Lime oil

Uplifting and refreshing this oil instantly lift the spirits, a favorite with my clients who have a history of depression.

Applications;

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The winter solstace - The Winter Solstice, also known as Midwinter, occurs around December 21 or 22 each year in the Northern hemisphere, and June 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. It occurs on the shortest day or longest night of the year sometimes said to astronomically mark the beginning or middle of a hemisphere's winter. The word solstice derives from Latin, Winter Solstice meaning Sun set still in winter. Worldwide, interpretation of the event varies from culture to culture, but most hold a recognition of rebirth, involving festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations. Many cultures celebrate or celebrated a holiday near the winter solstice; examples of these include Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, Pongal, Yalda and many other festivals of light.[1]

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