Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Tarot Reading for December 2016
 
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 Blog #63: What Is a "Superfood"?
 
Legacy of the Divine Tarot
 
 
6 OF COINS:  We often think of December as a month for giving to others, but equally important is to remember and cherish ourselves.  Giving and giving to others without taking care of ourselves can be detrimental to our health.  So while you have your friends and family foremost in your mind this month, also take time to think of you—what could you do to bring more harmony, love, and peace into your life through kind actions that you do for yourself? Take a break from the hectic activities, take a walk, go to a movie, or meet friends for dinner.
 
KNIGHT OF COINS:  This month should find you doing action-oriented tasks or work that brings a sense of accomplishment.  With the strong energetic Knight energy accompanying the Coins, you are in a unique position to  keep yourself going by focusing on what needs to be done—tying up loose ends—that will prepare you for the new year. Anything left hanging by the end of the month can carry over into January, but give yourself the gift of satisfaction by completing maybe one or two goals that you have been working on.
7 OF SWORDS:  Use discernment when reading or listening to news about what is going on in the world today. Think about it carefully—does it make sense? Are you able to see a pattern related to past events? Does it sound like this news is for your highest and best good? Accept what rings true for you, and discard the rest. There is no need to be filled with fear, worry, and anxiety as this year comes to a close. Replace this negativity with a more positive and optimistic outlook, and you will feel so much better.
5 OF COINS:  December is the perfect time to remind yourself of all the things in your life that you have to be grateful for.  If you are feeling down or “in a funk”, you may be able to raise your spirits by helping others in just a few small ways--giving your full attention to others when conversing, showing appreciation for the small things, giving compliments, or sharing a smile with someone who looks sad. If the materialism of the season bothers you, then don’t get drawn into it. Rather than giving physical gifts, you can give spiritually by volunteering, spreading kindness and unconditional love wherever you go, or donating to a worthy cause in the name of a gift recipient.
TRENDS FOR THE MONTH:  As this year comes to a close, do your best to think at least a little bit of yourself as well as others, remembering the importance of leading a balanced life.  Show will power and determination as you finish uncompleted projects or tasks, concentrating on one or two that are most significant. Use your intuition and discernment to make sense of any mainstream media news that is negative or brings you down. It may not even be the truth, so if it seems a little “off”, forget about it and move on. The holidays can be stressful, so if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, live just one day at a time, expressing gratitude for what you have.  Enjoy the company of friends or loved ones who can bring you joy by just being in their presence. This is more than any material presents can bring you.
 
 
Blog #63:  “Superfoods” That Can Keep You Healthy
 
 
Retrieved from www.bestofsuperfood.com 
With all the unhealthy foods that are available today, as well as the chemicals found in processed foods, it is becoming    increasingly important to be aware of some of the best foods we can eat to keep us healthy.
What exactly is a “superfood”?   It is a food with many nutrients considered to be very beneficial for health and well-being.
Foods that have been elevated to superfood status in recent years include those rich in antioxidants (such as beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, E, flavonoids and selenium) and omega-3 fatty acids.  Antioxidants are chemicals thought to protect against the harmful effects of free radicals, which are chemicals naturally produced in every living cell and known to cause cell damage.
Another definition from a different angle:  Superfood is a term used in marketing to describe foods with supposed health benefits. Dietitians and nutrition scientists do not generally use the term, many of whom dispute that certain foods have the health benefits often claimed by advocates of particular superfoods.
Dietitians avoid the term "superfood" and prefer to talk of "super diets", where the emphasis is on a healthy, balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables and whole grain foods.
And another viewpoint:  Though there is no legal or medical definition, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that have large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than those who don't.
Some dieticians have stated that variety in diet is important, and focusing on just foods called “superfoods” can be unhealthy.
So although there is no firm agreement on what constitutes a superfood and there are different lists of what should be included as a superfood, here is one list that is a good start. For more information about why these were chosen, refer to the first source listed below.
1.             Greek yogurt
2.             Quinoa
3.             Blueberries
4.             Kale
5.             Chia
6.             Oatmeal
7.             Green tea
8.             Broccoli
9.             Strawberries
10.          Salmon
11.          Watermelon
12.          Spinach
13.          Pistachios
14.          Almonds
15.          Ginger
16.          Beets
17.          Beans
18.          Pumpkin
19.          Apple
20.          Cranberries
21.          Garlic
22.          Cauliflower
23.          Leeks
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016


 
 Tarot Reading for November 2016

  AND
 Blog #62: A Few Wise Words from Eckhart Tolle
 
Legacy of the Divine Tarot



 KING OF WANDS:  A lot will be happening this month and things are on the move.  Focus on what you need to accomplish, because the combination of the powerful King energy and the Fire energy will help you move forward and stay on your path.  Let go of any worries about what is happening in the world and our country, concentrating instead on your own sphere of influence and what you can do to make your world a better place.  You are “on fire” this month as you get into a change mode and make a difference in your own life, so don’t let this opportunity go by.
 
KNIGHT OF CUPS:  You will see positive movement in relationships, with the wonderful Knight energy encouraging you to seek out ways you can bring current friendships and partnerships to a higher level, enjoying aspects of them that perhaps you never noticed before. Spread unconditional love where you see there is none.  Focus on remembering that we are all connected rather than allowing divisiveness and rhetoric to consume you. Now more than ever is a time when we need to realize the importance of interconnectedness, recognizing our similarities rather than differences.
 
4 OF WANDS:  Things have been murky and unclear for some time, but as hard as it may seem to believe now, things are on an upswing.  Anything is possible, and miracles do happen. The state of our country now is not set in stone, and what appears to be on the horizon may not be so. Just take it a day at a time, visualize a country where we all learn to get along, and remember to inwardly stay peaceful and calm. That is the best way to have peace in your own life, regardless of the chaos that may be swarming around you.
 
9 OF SWORDS:  Anxiety, worry, and doubt may be in the air, but you have the power to not let it bother you by not concentrating on what appears to be. We have tremendous power within ourselves that can affect those around us, so once again stay positive, release the fear, and focus on a better world that is our future. We must continue to be inspired with all the good we see around us, and have hope and optimism that we are ready to move on, having learned the lessons we needed during the previous tumultuous months.  Fear and worry do not have to be a part of your life, so avert it by setting an intention that you will see good coming out of the craziness.

TRENDS FOR THE MONTH: An exciting and unpredictable month is ahead, so use to best advantage the Knight and Fire forces prevalent to carry you along on a positive trajectory. Focus on yourself and what you can control, what you are responsible for, and what you as an individual can do to make this a better place. Relationships will prosper and bring joy, so have fun with others, enjoying one another’s company. The murkiness that has been clouding our vision and interfering with feelings of calm will give way to more hope and optimism, regardless of the way things may look at the start of the month and as they unfold. Remember that anything is possible. Stay in a hopeful, optimistic state of mind rather than in one of anxiety and worry. Do not let fear prevent you from accomplishing all that is possible for you this month.

 
Blog # 62:   A Few Wise Words from Eckhart Tolle
 
 
Retrieved from www.eckharttolle.com
Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher best known for his books The Power of Now and A New Earth: Awakening to Your Divine Purpose.  His writings contain much wisdom and deep insights—truly words to live by.   As with other authors, Tolle sees the spiritual awakening that is emerging as the next step in our evolution.   Given below are a few of his truisms that are good reminders.
Ø  “People don’t realize that now is all there ever is; there is no past or future except as memory or anticipation in your mind.”
Ø  “Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.”
Ø  “Wherever you are, be there totally. If you find your here and now intolerable and it makes you unhappy, you have three options: remove yourself from the situation, change it, or accept it totally. If you want to take responsibility for your life, you must choose one of those three options, and you must choose now. Then accept the consequences.”
Ø  “Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment.”
Ø  “Life isn’t as serious as the mind makes it out to be.”
Ø  “People tend to dwell more on negative things than on good things. So the mind then becomes obsessed with negative things, with judgments, guilt and anxiety produced by thoughts about the future and so on.”
Ø  “Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.”
Ø  “Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.”
Ø  “A genuine relationship is one that is not dominated by the ego with its image-making and self-seeking. In a genuine relationship, there is an outward flow of open, alert attention toward the other person in which there is no wanting whatsoever.”
Ø  “Anything that you resent and strongly react to in another is also in you.”
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