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The integration of the backgrounds of the two authors into the book really makes Spirit Recovery Medicine Bag an interesting read. Lee McCormick, founder of The Ranch Recovery Center in Tennessee and a recovered addict, along with Mary Faulkner’s rich background in spirituality and recovery bring a certain realness to the book. McCormick openly reveals the destructive behaviors that lead to realizations regarding his addictions and subsequent decision to go into treatment. After finding himself clean, Lee fearlessly starts to explore other ways to be present in his own life. This practical guide supports readers who make the decision to create a new “story” for themselves. Those seeking this guidance don’t necessary have to come from a background of addiction to substances. It assists those with self-negating behaviors as well using teachings from traditional psychology, Native American traditions, ancient Vedic tenets, 12-step stories, quantum spirituality and folk wisdom. The authors believe that “spirituality is about discovering your truth and the creative expression of that truth -- or finding your thing and doing it.” -- Rasheno Nejad, New Connexion Journal

Jan Engels-Smith is a spirit-driven shaman: she taps into the universal flow of wisdom and healing to bring clarity to the spiritual path. In Becoming Yourself, Engels-Smith takes you on a directed journey into the heart of discovering your authentic self. Filled with ancient knowledge about spiritual laws and detailed descriptions on healing practices, this must-have guide helps readers to incorporate spirituality in everyday life. Be prepared for a full transformation. -- Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

What if Jesus of the Bible is really a composite character, a blend of several anti-Roman movement leaders of the time? Retired forensic auditor Daniel T. Unterbrink approaches this question like the trained investigator he is. Using his considerable analytical skills, he challenges the historical origins of Christianity. Using data gathered from historical writings and analysis of a myriad of Jewish political-religious movements, he theorizes that Jesus never existed as one man. Instead, he is a literary composite of figures who led several anti-Roman movements. What we think we know about Jesus is from sources who never met him in person and fictional stories created by Paul of Tarsus. Judas of Nazareth is a good read for anyone who loves both history and mystery. Unterbrink examines what is the known history of the time, confirmed writings and anecdotal evidence of disagreements between Paul, Peter and James over the tenets of the “fledgling gentile religion.” This book is a statistically detailed approach to a question that may never be answered. But perhaps Unterbrink has come closer to the truth than ever before. -- Marilyn Ellis, New Connexion Journal

In the 13th century, the Sufi poet Rumi befriended a mysterious wanderer named Shams Tabriz. Perhaps the central event in Rumi’s life, this relationship fueled many creative endeavors -- including a provocative and groundbreaking series of poems reflecting on the numerous meanings of friendship and love. These poems, rich in beauty and spiritual insight, make up the first half of the stunning new collection Rumi: Soul Fury. Compiled by renowned Rumi translator Coleman Barks, these translations capture the raw power of Rumi’s words and convey his universal celebration of love in its most meaningful form. The second half of the book is composed of the sayings of Shams Tabriz, which are expressed with an ornery and fierce intensity. It is a form of expression that is honest, clear and immediate, and coined by Barks as “soul fury.” Shams heals with “bitter medicine,” while Rumi is kind and gentle in his teachings. Rumi: Soul Fury shines an insistent and brilliant light on how friendship and love can transform your life. -- Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Ervin Laszlo, a systems scientist and integral theorist who was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, has authored more than 75 books (and published more than 400 articles and research papers). Given all that, his most recent book, The Self-Actualizing Cosmos: The Akasha Revolution in Science and Human Consciousness, is quite accessible to non-scientifically inclined readers. The book details the implications of this new paradigm in helping us understand our world, consciousness, the evolution of the universe and our significant place in the bigger picture. Creative thought leaders in philosophy, science, the media, the healing arts and practical activism further expand on how the new Akasha paradigm affects all aspects of life. The phrase “we are all one” is heard a lot today, and a revolutionary shift is underway in the scientific community in exploring human consciousness. The Self-Actualizing Cosmos reframes our understanding of our collective existence. -- Rasheno Nejad, New Connexion Journal

77 Questions for Skillful Living, Michael Finkelstein, William Morrow, 2013, $26.99 Dr. Michael Finkelstein is recognized for his pioneering approach to integrative medicine. He has been practicing both internal medicine and integrative holistic medicine for about 20 years. In this enlightening book, he asks questions to readers so they can address all aspects of their lives and learn to find the answer for themselves. The 77 questions guide readers in developing tools and skills to achieve maximum wellness, or what he calls “living skillfully.” Dr. Finkelstein believes that genuine health cannot be measured, but instead is a state of being reflected in how we function and exist in the world. This wonderful guide is full of insight, wisdom and practical tools. ��" Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

Mission: Mother Earth, Peace Through Geobiology, Richard Benishai, Wild Flower Press, 2014, $16 Passionate about healing the planet and promoting peace through the use of geobiology ��" the study of living energies in the Earth ��" a former electronics engineer takes us on a journey through Israel as he discovers, reopens and reconnects ancient high-energy sites that have been blocked for centuries. As explained and diagrammed in the book, we find out that when these systems are blocked, the Earth will be plagued by war, conflict and division. Once opened again, through the use of crystals that connect into another dimension, energy channels can be transformed to change Earth’s war-like energies into vibrations of peace. Through a channeler, the author is guided by a group of benevolent off-planet beings calling themselves “the family.” With their help, he discovers and succeeds in harmonizing 18 energy sites within Israel, once again connecting a network of ley lines and powerful vortices. ��" Mary French, New Connexion Journal

The Book of Knowing and Worth, Paul Selig, Tarcher/Penguin, 2013, $15.95 Paul Selig, a writer, teacher and psychic/medium, presents his third book in the series of channeled texts, The Book of Knowing and Worth. The first two channeled text books, I am the Word and The Book of Love and Creation are wonders on their own. The third book is the strongest in the way of creating movement within your whole being. The guides channeled through Selig essentially gently usher you into owning your true self and knowing your worth so that you can move back to purity within and live a life truly worthy of the magnificent creation you are. Upon that discovery, readers are free to explore and “discover their unique life’s purpose through ‘service’ ��" the practice of the thing that you love most.” This book keeps working on your heart even after you put it down. You may find certain shifts caused by tiny tremors in the thoughts patterns you have always carried and believed as truth. Be ready to be transformed. ��" Rasheno Nejad, New Connexion Journal

The Way of Knowingness, Kim O’Neill, A.R.E. Press, 2014, $15.95 Do you have spiritual amnesia? In this well-written and informative guide to spirituality, author Kim O’Neill reminds you of something you may have forgotten: you can connect with your inner knowingness to find clarity and certainty that you are living your true purpose. O’Neill is a compassionate guide, helping you to open your intuitive heart to wisdom and inspiration. If you want to let your inner greatness shine forth, The Way of Knowingness is the perfect book for your hero’s journey. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Dawn of the Akashic Age, Ervin Laszlo and Kingsley L. Dennis, Inner Traditions, 2013, $14.95 Ervin Laszlo, a prolific writer and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, collaborated with Kingsley L. Dennis to write about the woeful state of our planet and its inhabitants, and how it all came to be this way. They believe, however, that we can turn the world 180 degrees around into what can be described as a utopia ��" by 2030. “If you can dream it, you can create it.” How can we know what to do if we don’t set a course and follow it? But 2030 isn’t that far away. After detailing humanity’s path to the Akashic Age and how life could be at the threshold of the Akashic Age, 13 writers from the world-shifting community contributed their thoughts on how we can go from vision to reality. It will certainly take more than a village to transform the world in this fascinating and thought-provoking call to change. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

The Vatican Heresy, Robert Bauval and Chiara Hohenzollern, Bear & Company, 2014, $18 In Renaissance Italy, two powerful movements took hold. The first, the hermetic movement, was inspired by an ancient set of books written by the Egyptian sage Hermes Trismegistus. The movement expounded the return of a “true religion” based on natural magic that drew down the powers of heaven and incorporated them into statues and physical structures. The second, the heliocentric movement launched by Copernicus, was a direct challenge to the Vatican’s biblical interpretation of a geocentric world system. Declared a heresy by the Pope, those who promoted it risked the full force of the Inquisition. Exploring the meeting point of these two movements, the authors reveal how the most famous philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance called for a hermetic reformation of Christianity by building a magical city, an architectural version of the heliocentric system. The book shows that this magical city, the Temple of the Sun, was designed by Vatican architect Bernini and built directly in front of the Vatican’s Basilica of St. Peter as St. Peter’s Square. Revealing the architectural plan masterminded by the Renaissance’s greatest minds, the authors expose the ultimate heresy of all time was blessed by the Vatican itself. ��" Mary French, New Connexion Journal

Shamanic Awakening, Sandra Corcoran, Inner Traditions, 2014, $18 Sandra Corcoran, a shamanism counselor who has trained for 30 years in traditional and esoteric healing techniques, courageously shares her life journey from the darkness that enveloped her after the loss of her child to the weightlessness of just being. With an open heart and passionate storytelling, she shares how she was able to get up from being down to find something beautiful again to enrich her whole being and experience of life. On this journey she walks through the landscapes of metaphysics, shamanism, dream time, and other realms and layers of reality unseen to the naked human eye. This book is a beautiful example of a human being exploring herself ��" moving beyond comfort zones and old belief patterns to redefine herself and the reality she chooses to live in. ��" Rasheno Nejad, New Connexion Journal

Mysteries of the Supernatural, Darrin William Owens, A.R.E. Press, 2014, $12.95 Have you ever used an Ouija board at a party for fun? But unexpectedly you found that strange messages came through board, making guests shriek and you quietly store the freaky thing in the attic where no one can ever find it again. Author Darrin William Owens calls this kind of behavior just plain stupid ��" opening up the door to other realities in an ignorant and disrespectful way is like welcoming in the bogeyman for tea. Contacting beings from other realms is not something you do lightly or for fun. In Mysteries of the Supernatural, Owens shares his extensive experience with supernatural phenomenon, setting respectful guidelines for interacting with sentient beings from the other side. Filled with wild stories and a huge dose of humor, this entertaining gem provides a needed public service for understanding and interacting with the multiple realms that intersect our own. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Born to Receive, Amanda Owen, Penguin Group, 2014, $15.95 Many women today still live in a culture that places value on what they do for other people, pleasing others and denying their own needs. Despite many forward steps toward equality, many women are still faced with a lack of balance between giving and receiving. Our culture expects women to nurture others while still looking great and taking care of multiple tasks, singlehandedly. Often this causes women to be overly dependent on the approval of others. Born to Receive offers a blueprint for women to use their feminine receptive power, which Owen says is a women’s birthright, to find a better balance between what women give to the world and what they receive, with a goal of becoming whole balanced individuals. If you are a doer, this book is for you. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

Mothering from Your Center, Tami Lynn Kent, Beyond Words, 2013, $16.99 Tami Lynn Kent is a holistic women’s healthcare provider who guides women in interpreting the wisdom of their bodies. With the ability to read energetic patterns of the body, she serves as a bridge between modern medicine and traditional women’s wisdom. Becoming a mother means so much more than just the physical aspects of a baby growing and birthing. Moving beyond other books, Kent covers the deep emotional transformation of motherhood. Exercises and meditations further enhance the pearls of wisdom gleaned from working with so many women. This useful gem help guides women through the emotional, energetic and physical transformations from conception to motherhood. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

A Practical Heathen’s Guide to Asatru, Patricia M. Lafayllve, Llewellyn Publications, 2013, $16.99 As the recent movie Thor: The Dark World has shown, the gods and goddesses of Asgard are quite popular. But what does it mean to be a modern day follower and practitioner of the ways of the Aesir and Vanir? This comprehensive yet easy to understand guide provides answers that heathens of all experience levels can use and appreciate. Written by a certified Godwoman and heathen of 17 years, the book begins with an introduction to the meaning of Heathenry and Asatru ��" those who are “true or faithful to the gods and goddesses.” This is done by reading, interpreting and practicing the faith of the pre-Christian Europeans ��" the English, Icelandic, Norwegian and Germans ��" whose stories Thor and his kindred are based upon. ��" Mary French, New Connexion Journal

Mixing Essential Oil for Magic, Sandra Kynes, Llewellyn Publications, 2013, $19.99 I picked this book because of my interest in essential oils and their healing properties. A wonderful resource, the book provides step-by-step instructions on how to blend your perfect concoction. From essential oil history to alchemy, modern uses, methods of extraction, zodiac signs for each oil and safety requirements, the book is a brilliant resource. Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

Secrets of Aboriginal Healing, Gary Holz, D.Sc. with Robbie Holz, Inner Traditions, 2013, $15 Imagine a 60,000-year-old healing system that has the potential to heal mind, body and spirit. After being told he had only two years left to live, award-winning physicist and psychoneuroimmunologist Gary Holz learned firsthand about this healing system practiced by the Aboriginals of Australia. Holz took a gigantic leap of faith without any support from friends or family and embarked on a journey to Australia that ended in an amazing transformation of his body, mind and spirit. Secrets of Aboriginal Healing chronicles the step-by-step process Aboriginal healers used to facilitate Holz’s healing. It explains the role played by thought in the creation of health and disease and discusses the use of dreamtime, spirit guides and telepathy to reprogram the subconscious. Holz’s journey, both the beauty and the pain of it, is thoughtfully explored in this heart touching book. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

The Forgotten Promise, Sherry Wilde, Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2013, $16 This book is a very personal and honest account of Sherry Wilde’s lifelong abductions and interactions with beings from different dimensions. Starting in 1958 with her first backyard abduction, she shares her emotions and reactions to her first meeting with the grey alien known to her as Da. During that first encounter, she was taken aboard a spaceship and shown the state of the world in the future. Using hypnosis to remember her experiences, she begins to piece her story together and finally release it to the public after many years of uncertainty. She speaks candidly about the way her family reacted to her, how she sought out support and validation, her fear of the unknown, lost periods of time, marks and bruises on her body, and the terrors that haunted her daily. She shares the “three most important things to know,” which were taught to her from the beings in 7th dimension. A wonderful read. ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

The Seven Paths, Anasazi Foundation, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2013, $14.95 Many of us have experienced being cut off from family, friends and community, and many of us have experienced the feeling of being healed by time in nature. This short yet powerful book, written in poetic stanza form, follows the journey of a young man that flees his people in anger, only to find himself at first confronted and then healed by the seven paths in nature that eventually lead him back home. Each path, such as wind or stone, presents the choice to either walk backward into negative emotions or to practice forward walking to soothe anger, heal emotional wounds, and find the way from “I” to “we.” Drawn from the experiences and meditations of Good Buffalo Eagle, cofounder of the Anasazi Foundation, the lessons of ancient Anasazi tribesman outlined in the book teach how to be in harmony with all of creation. ��" Mary French, New Connexion Journal

The 8 Keys to Powerful Intuition, Dawn Lianna, Eagle Song Healing, 2013, $14.95 Do you have a desire to understand your own innate intuition? Are you on a path of self discovery and inner work? Dawn Lianna lays it out in plain and easy to understand lessons and concepts that just make sense, and really help you to gain clarity and a deeper understanding of how to get in touch with your inner knowing. She discusses many important concepts such as muscle testing, learning to trust your inner voice, anchoring techniques, chakras, clearing and maintaining healthy energy, healing trauma, and getting in touch with your guides and angels. Lianna expects her readers to practice the exercises that are given, write your notes and goals in the workbook sections, and to be accountable for your own journey. A truly wonderful read and a great guiding hand to help you on your life journey. ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

The Secret Life of Sleep, Kat Duff, Beyond Words/Atria Books, 2014, $24 We all do it. So does every other living creature. Some might consider sleeping to be mundane, but as modern society becomes increasingly round-the-clock, more people are chasing a good night’s sleep. Duff’s exhaustive research on sleep through the ages and in various cultures shows that the biological concept of sleep is affected by culture. It’s fascinating to learn how sleep has evolved even here in the U.S. The book also delves into the realm of dreams, including history, research and stories, and so much more, on any topic related to sleep. I have been a student of sleep research over the past several decades and have read many books on sleep and dreaming, but I learned a lot from this easy-to-read book. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

The Impossible Happens, Imants Baruss, John Hunt Publishing, 2013, $14.95 The inner spiritual life can seem so unreal and hard to explain. It can leave you wondering if your experiences are oddly unique or just a normal part of the exploration of consciousness. Psychology professor Dr. Imants Baruss is a voice of reason, testing the spiritual waters and reporting back what he found. His discovery? That the seemingly impossible happens every day. Dreams can predict the future and help guide your decisions. Healing can occur when you direct positive energy toward another person. You can connect with departed loved ones. With his engaging style, Dr. Baruss blends scientific methods with the mystical world of spirituality, creating a balanced and empowering view of the world. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Ecstatic Healing, Margaret De Wys, Inner Traditions, 2013, $14.95 Margaret De Wys takes readers on her richly emotional and truly courageous journey into the shamanic world of spirit possession and ecstatic healing when one single event in her life cracks open her belief system about healing. When she dreams that she has breast cancer, which her doctor later confirms, she begins to question the typical healing modalities. Through a series of synchronized events, her quest for healing takes her to the exotic Ecuadorian Amazon to see healers who use plants, ritual purification and initiations to heal her after her lumpectomy. She also takes another brave journey to Brazil to experience John of God, life at the Casa de Dom Inacio and the Umbanda spiritual tradition. When the cancer returns, De Wys follows a dream she had years before of Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa, one of the most powerful shamans in Africa, appearing to her and calling her to visit him. Again through synchronistic events she finds herself in the company of Credo where she experiences healing through ecstatic energy. He shares deep ancient wisdom with her and teaches her how to be a healer. “Simply be what you are called to be” is the gem of the wisdom he shares with her. ��" Rasheno Nejad, New Connexion Journal

On An Angel's Wing, Marilyn Lawrence, Marilyn Lawrence Publishing, 2014, $15.95 What is life like in the angelic realm? Author Marilyn Lawrence shares the intriguing story of an angel-in-training as she learns the lessons of humanity and the divine realm. These channeled teachings are interlaced with real-life stories of angelic intervention. Lawrence shares the message that humans are not alone on their path, and angels are all around us guiding and providing strength during times of trouble. With compassion and sincerity, Lawrence provides wisdom and insight into the inner workings of the Earth and angelic realms. ��" Vicky Thompson, editor of New Connexion Journal

Guardian of the Light, D. Thrush, Amazon, 2013, 12.99 In this thought-provoking New Age novel, author D. Thrush asks the eternal philosophical question: Where does the dream end and reality begin? Holly finds herself on a dangerous and transformative journey after she sinks into deep despair when the man she feels was her last chance at happiness abruptly leaves. Through dreams and visions, she views places that exist beyond time and her physical world. In going down the rabbit hole of alternative realities, Holly becomes locked in a battle between good and evil where she must choose: will she fall under the spell of a dark master or will she find her true path? Riveting and compelling, this psychological drama touches on important aspects of the spiritual journey: discernment in working with spirit guides, breaking illusions and trusting in the inherent goodness of your soul. A spiritually complex and satisfying read. ��" Vicky Thompson, editor of New Connexion Journal

Born Scared, Julia Ingram, Julia Ingram Publishing, 2014, $14.95 Were you born scared? Through her hypnotherapy practice, bestselling author Julia Ingram discovered cases where clients’ fears came from traumatic experiences in the womb, past lives shared with current family members and even spirits who have attached to the client. In this fascinating book, Ingram empowers people with the clear message that your fears are not irrational ��" you can discover the root cause and cure anxiety. Ingram explores the human condition from a multilevel perspective, acknowledging that human souls are eternal and complex. By delving into the entirety of a soul’s journey through multiple lives, Ingram provides a powerful key for healing. ��" Vicky Thompson, editor of New Connexion Journal

Supernatural: Writings on an Unknown History, Richard Smoley, Tarcher/Penguin, 2013, $12.95 Atlantis, Freemasonry, 2012 conspiracies, Nostradamus. These are some of the subjects Supernatural addresses in its collection of essays. Each essay provides a glimpse into what many call esoteric topics and some brush off as complete nonsense. An unbiased analysis is presented, illustrating how traditions outside of the Judeo-Christian paradigm have more historic impact than most of us realize. It also challenges scientific materialism, a world view governing much of the mind of the West. Readers with interest in subjects ranging from psychic powers to secret societies will find interest in Supernatural’s explanations of the mysterious and the misunderstood. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

Making Art a Practice, Cat Bennett, Findhorn Press, 2013, $16.95 Art is not just about pencils, paint and clay. Anyone who follows their creative passion is an artist. While drawing and painting are vital art practices for many, the definition of art has expanded to include video and installation, collage and scrapbook art, and even social media. We can all learn to lose our inhibitions and let our creative juices flow, says author Cat Bennett. She shares 30 practices for making art a part of daily life. Like an encouraging teacher, Bennett inspires you to look at the world through a creative lens, and confidently let your artist flag fly. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Infinite Energy Technologies, Finley Eversole, Inner Traditions, 2013, $18.95 The global need for clean and renewable energy increases, but we’re not seeing readily available large-scale solutions. Finley Eversole believes that it’s time to look to the geniuses of our past and the visionaries of our future for answers. He believes that it is possible to have a pollution- and poverty-free future of infinite energy. Eversole enlisted a dozen like-minded people to contribute chapters about a chosen genius/visionary or energy concept. Water, antigravity, electricity, cold fusion and more topics are explored. Most people have probably heard the name Tesla, but perhaps not Keely or Schauberger. The authors allege that the ideas and equipment created by the visionaries were suppressed and even destroyed by the status quo: governments, the scientific community and businesses interests. Eversole claims many people still have vested interests in the status quo. They don’t want to have an educated and informed public knowing about energy solutions and the future potential to reduce costs of virtually everything we consume. World economics do indeed closely correlate to reliance on fossil fuels, limited “green” solutions and the question of nuclear energy. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

Prosperity and the Light, Diane Stein, A.R.E. Press, 2013, $15.95 Abundance and prosperity are tricky topics in the spiritual community. Some seekers believe that money and spirituality don’t mix, and that less is more on the spiritual path. Others follow the law of attraction, striving to manifest all of their worldly dreams. In the middle lies Diane Stein’s Prosperity and the Light, a practical, down-to-earth and entirely doable financial creed for living a life of grateful abundance. Learn how to tackle sabotaging money beliefs and become a flowing river of abundant resources with this gem of a book. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

A Message of Hope from the Angels, Lorna Byrne, Atria Books, 2012, $18 Nearly 77% of Americans believe in angels. Irish mystic and author Lorna Byrne not only believes in angels, she has seen and talked with them since she was a child. This sweetly inspiring book gives the reader a strong sense of how we are all connected and how a little help from the angelic realm can lead to a richly rewarding life. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

The Essential Dowsing Guide, Dennis Wheatley, Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2012, $12 Master Dowser Dennis Wheatley teaches you how to dowse step by step. Learn how to create your own tools for use in different dowsing techniques. What can you use dowsing on in daily life? Finding aerial ley lines, earth energy, lost objects, the best vacation spots and more. This book is a gift for dowsers of all levels. ��" Vicki Burr, New Connexion Journal

Power Crystals, John DeSalvo, Destiny Books, 2012, $16.95 John DeSalvo is a collector of crystal skulls and a leading researcher on the subject of crystals. He shares his wealth of information about crystals, from their spiritual and magical properties to alien technology. DeSalvo also includes step-by-step instructions for readers to try scrying (seeing visions) and meditating with crystals. Based on research and scientific testing, Power Crystals is a definitive resource on crystals. ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

Women's Wisdom: Wellness Strategies for the Menstrual Years, Laurel Alexander, Findhorn Press, 2013, $14.95 Laurel Alexander is our wise woman, teaching women in the tradition of the village elder about our bodies, our hearts and our minds. She is the keeper of women’s wisdom ��" a collection of rituals, herbs and nutritional prescriptions for keeping a woman’s body healthy and strong throughout the journey from childbearing years to menopause. In Wellness Strategies for the Menstrual Years, Alexander debunks the culturally perceived notion of menstruation as a burden. Instead, we celebrate our moontime, a woman’s period of heightened creativity. We celebrate our sacred role as the giver of life. This book is a must-have gift for young women entering womanhood, and a treasure trove of information for all women to use monthly. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Mysteries of the Ancient Past, Glenn Kreisberg, Inner Traditions, 2012, $18 Mysteries of the Ancient Past is labeled as a Graham Hancock reader. Hancock is a British writer who specializes in unconventional theories involving ancient civilizations, stone monuments or megaliths, altered states of consciousness, ancient myths and astronomical/astrological data from the past. One of the main themes running through many of his books is the possible global connection with a "mother culture" from which he believes all ancient historical civilizations sprang. Glenn Kreisberg is the editor of this collection of 17 articles on a wide range of topics, all with themes similar to Hancock’s unusual writing. One fascinating article, “The Case for the Daemon,” speculates that one of our two brain hemispheres is actually an independent being (a higher self that watches over the lower self). A fascinating read. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

Courage: Overcoming Fear and Igniting Self-Confidence, Debbie Ford, HarperOne, 2012, $25.99 Are you ready to stop making choices out of fear and show the world who you really are? If your answer is an emphatic yes, then this is the book for you. Some of us do not realize that many of the struggles and obstacles we face in our current lives stem from the childhood fear that we are not enough. These fears show up when we make ourselves shrink, when we keep quiet when we really want to scream or we succumb to an impulsive or addictive behavior rather than making a clear-minded choice. In Courage, you discover how to transform these old fears and weaknesses to become a confident, powerful and courageous you. Learn how to activate the seven guiding principles of courage, move from your head to your heart when making choices and become a courageous warrior. This transformational process allows the reader to gain confidence, harness power and live in full self-expression. New Connexion Journal ��" Kristy Musalo

Gratitude and Beyond: Five Insights for a Fulfilled Life, Allan G. Hunter, Findhorn Press, 2013, $14.95 Sometimes it takes a life-threatening event to break you out of your routine, the daily rut that keeps you blind to the potential of living a deep and satisfying life. This is what happened to author Allan Hunter through his own near death experience. It rattled his cage, forcing him to unlock his own self-imposed prison of fear and doubt. In this eloquent and moving book, Hunter shares how you can use the gift of a traumatic event to grow as a person. Touching on five key insights he learned, Hunter helps the reader discover the healing attributes of gratitude, humility, beauty, innocence and awareness of our place in nature. This inspiring book will change how you look at and live life ��" if you have the courage to allow it to transform you. New Connexion Journal ��" Vicky Thompson

Spiritual Growth with Entheogens, Thomas B. Roberts, Ed., Park Street Press, 2012, $18.95 In 1995, the Council on Spiritual Practices, along with the Chicago Theological Seminary, invited a group of professionals from diverse backgrounds in religion, psychology and mental health to a retreat on entheogens. Entheogens refer to psychoactive substances used for spiritual practices. The word is employed to separate them from hallucinogens and psychedelics, as those connote recreational drugs. Call me naive ��" I was totally unaware of the legal research and use of entheogens prior to the U.S. federal government outlawing the drugs. This book really enlightened me as to the history, practices and general sentiments of the diverse professionals who value entheogens as a valid and very worthwhile complement to spiritual practices. It’s been added to my Top 10 list of important books to read. New Connexion Journal ��" Alice R. Berntson

The Source Field Investigations, David Wilcock, Plume Publishing, 2012, $18 Are you interested in knowing more about the pyramids? Do you want to learn more about the pineal gland and its functions? What about time travel, teleportation and time warps? David Wilcock shares his wealth of knowledge in this cutting edge book. His easy to understand reports are fascinating food for thought. It is Wilcock’s belief that 2012 and beyond represents a time for greatness when the blueprint for the Golden Age will be brought forward. New Connexion Journal ��" Jelina Vance

The Secret Language of Your Name, Neil Koelmeyer and Ursula Kolecki, Beyond Words, 2012, $16 Which personalities are you most compatible with? What careers are most successful and satisfying to you? What are your biggest challenges in this world? What are your greatest assets and strengths? Why are you the way you are? Wouldn’t it be fun to know in advance what type of personality your new baby would be? Perhaps by reading and analyzing your birth date and name you can determine some of those answers. This practical, step-by-step guide book helps you to discover your “numbers,” which allows you to see the real you. Learn about the six different spheres and how each one influences your personality, your destiny, and your inner and outer person. Discover how you relate to others, which numbers make the best partners for you, what your financial future holds, which romantic relationships to avoid or move toward, and more. New Connexion Journal ��" Jelina Vance

Dancing on a Stamp: Startling Revelations from the Other Side, Garnet Schulhauser, Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2012, $14 Garnet Schulhauser was a corporate lawyer when his life changed dramatically in 2007. He was confronted on the street by a homeless man. Normally he would just hurry past, but something told him to pay attention. The man, Albert, said he had come as a wise spirit guide in disguise to provide answers to humankind’s questions. Over the next few years Schulhauser had many conversations with Albert, who disclosed who we are, why we are here and what happens to us after we die. This short book is packed full of information that we all need to know, regardless of religious beliefs and background. New Connexion Journal ��" Alice R. Berntson

The Things You Would Have Said, Jackie Hooper, Hudson Street Press, 2012, $15 Sometimes it’s culture, timing, family dynamics or death that prevent us from saying what’s in our heart. So we’re left with "I wish I had told them" and sometimes painful regret. Author Jackie Hooper started a blog, inviting people to assuage their regret by writing letters to the people they wished they had spoken the words. This book contains more than 100 such letters. These letters will move you in many ways. Especially for those to the departed, they’re reminders that keeping things inside yourself just may mean that you'll never get a chance to say what you think and feel. One never knows what each day brings, so resolve to let the people in your life know how special they are to you. Writing letters can work through unresolved issues and help heal our sorrows and regrets, no matter how much time has passed. New Connexion Journal ��" Alice R. Berntson

Why buy expensive over-the-counter medication when you can make your own simple, cost-effective healing remedies using items from your kitchen pantry and home. Based on 30 years of research into Edgar Cayce’s health readings, author Elaine Hruska has compiled home remedies using easily accessible ingredients, including coffee, olive oil and onions. This detailed guide gives specific instructions and insights into Cayce’s readings on how the remedy was originally prescribed. A fascinating and helpful resource for natural healing, you’ll want to keep this guide handy for healthy daily living. ��" New Connexion Journal, Vicky Thompson

This wonderful day-to-day moon planner is a real gift for avid gardeners. Not only does it tell you the best planting and harvesting dates, it also gives you plentiful information about the moon and how it influences animal behavior, honey bee cycles, wine growing and beer making. Maybe you didn’t realize that there are good and not-so-good days to get a haircut, remove warts or even fast. If you are drawn to biodynamic gardening, which is a form of organic gardening done by the astrological calendar, then this is the book for you. ��" New Connexion Journal, Jelina Vance

Parapsychologist and paranormal investigator Loyd Auerbach and noted psychic Annette Martin investigated paranormal activity in the San Francisco Bay area. This book takes readers into six actively haunted places. The authors don’t just write about their experiences ��" they include actual transcripts of conversations with spirits. A primer on what ghosts are (and are not) and the do’s and don’ts of ghost hunting, this handy little guidebook also includes directions and a map. San Francisco is a beloved tourist destination, and this book provides another facet to its storied history. It’s almost like encountering a ghost yourself. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

In this wonderful, well-written book, Bruce Doyle is very clear in explaining how thoughts and beliefs create your experiences. He describes how at any early age, you may have developed thoughts that led to beliefs about your self concept and your experiences. Thoughts that you accept as true become your beliefs (whether they are true or not). They collectively make up your belief system. Beliefs can be both conscious and subconscious. But you can get stuck in your particular belief system. Thoughts that you had at the age of six (and could be erroneous), can still be affecting you in your adult life. Doyle presents clear exercises on how to get what you want by maintaining a positive environment, upgrading your life through becoming aware of limiting beliefs, and changing your perspective to experience more positive outcomes and an overall happier life. Simple, easy to read and understand ��" highly recommended. ��" Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

I picked this book by its cover. Anything written about miracles always gets my attention simply for the inspiration and joy I get from reading about them. Thankfully, A Book of Miracles delivers. You may remember Dr. Bernie Siegel for his book, Love, Medicine & Miracles. Dr. Siegel is a surgeon who over the years has witnessed healing miracles among many terminally ill patients. Whether they are self created, God created or the family pet created, they are all miracles. His latest book is filled with stories about people recovering from life threatening diseases, often including immense attitude and perception changes as well as miracles of all shapes and sizes. It’s a testament to the human mind/body connection and our ability to create our own health. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

How did the inhabitants of the lost continent of Atlantis live? Atlantis and the New Consciousness paints a detailed portrait of the civilization by exploring technology available in Atlantis, cultural advancements, spirituality, healing abilities, temples, the use of crystals and daily activities. Stuart Wilson and Joanna Prentis accessed this valuable information by hypnotically regressing each other and another mutual friend to their previous lives in the Atlantean era. Entertaining and very thought provoking, it was interesting how the authors made specific correlations between the events that took place in Atlantis and what we are currently experiencing in our world as we approach the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012. One of their key questions: Will this scenario be repeated? ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

What if business was fun, and you could make money? Simone Milasas had been a world traveler, finding exotic wares from India, Thailand and Nepal to sell at local markets in Australia, her home country. Along the way, she discovered the powerful tools of Access Consciousness, which led her to her joyful outlook on tapping into the flow of energy in life, rather than judging and resisting. Positive and empowering, Milasas isn’t a big business guru ��" she’s a woman who’s devoted her life to asking questions that open her business up to infinite possibilities. She uses simple but thought provoking questions to keep her business moving forward: How does it get any better than this? Does the business desire to change? What could we institute today to create more for now and the future? Through her own experience with starting companies, Milasas has found that money follows joy ��" joy doesn’t follow money. This inspiring book changes the way you view doing business, making joy a potent factor of success. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Christmas was past and River Jordan, a novelist, was about to see her two sons deployed overseas, one to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. She wasn’t thinking about New Year’s resolutions, but one came to her anyway: Pray for a stranger every day. Unlike most resolutions, this one was kept, and out of the experience comes Praying for Strangers. Each day, over the course of a year, she chose to pray for one of the people ��" from all walks of life ��" whom she had happened to meet, often but not always telling that person of her intent. Then, with a sure writer’s instinct, she arranged the highlights into a nonlinear narrative. She hoped her prayers might hearten and sustain those for whom she prayed, but she didn’t expect that the impact on herself would be so great. The people she meets, and their stories, challenge her assumptions and bring unexpected insights. “It has been a humbling experience,” she writes. “Instead of discovering how much the world needs me, I’ve discovered that I was the one who needed the world.” ��" Fran Gardner, New Connexion Journal

Just when you think you know a lot about the law of attraction and quantum physics, you read a book like Holding a Butterfly that really pushes your reality and current belief systems to new frontiers. Woodland invites you on a journey to make miracles happen and manifest your heart’s desires. She defines miracles as “events born in unconditional love.” She describes many mind-bending findings of quantum physicists, for example, subatomic particles have been observed to behave in the way the observer chooses. How matter shows up depends on our mind’s choice. Reality is really a matter of choice. Also there are particles that can leap from one place to another without moving through the space between in a linear point A to point B fashion. She also talks about experiments where subjects could not only influence random patterns occurring in the present but in the past. This suggests we can change the past with conscious intention. She explains: “Scientists are finding all the pieces making up our physical world are dynamic, interrelated and able to affect and be affected by one another. It’s impossible to separate ourselves from the whole to observe it without our very observation having an impact.” ��" Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

Robert Moss has been studying and exploring dreaming ��" another form of consciousness ��" for decades. He asserts that we don’t need to sleep to dream. Dreaming also encompasses the entire imaginal realm, including meditation. His method of “active dreaming” involves reentering dreams to explore possibilities and to direct the subconscious to clarify and solve problems. Dreaming is not a passive activity. Active dreamers learn that they always have choices, and can choose to not buy into self-limiting beliefs or those imposed by others. Dreaming means waking up to sources of guidance, healing and creativity ��" journeying beyond self-limitation to a life of freedom. Of course the underlying premise is that we need to pay attention to our dreams, whether they occur while asleep or awake. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

Italian doctor Massimo Citro thinks outside the box of the current dominant scientific paradigm. He challenges readers to understand that everything that we believe to be real is actually only perceptions received through our senses in our own individual reality. Readers may appreciate the in-depth scientific aspect to the writing. Nobel Peace Prize nominee Ervin Laszlo provided the foreward for the book and gives his esteemed and respected recommendation. Citro draws on the research and works of many international scientists. Taken as a whole, the information presented will jolt readers into being convinced that indeed, the world is not as it appears. We come to learn and understand that our world is as it is simply because that is how we experience it as human beings. Reality is adapted to the sensory systems we were born with as humans. But that is not the truth. Wow ��" a mind-altering book. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

This is not a politically correct book, but often the raw truth isn’t easy to hear. James Alexander Langteaux is a television producer who worked for Christian broadcasting networks alongside several notable evangelists, including Pat Robertson. But while spreading the good news, Langteaux was leading a double life: he is a gay man who loves God. A Bible passage about Peter led Langteaux to a personal revelation: God breaks the rules to welcome outsiders in. In his own irreverently funny yet heartbreakingly honest way, Langteaux points out the rejection of the gay community in specific by the Christian fundamentalist establishment and in general by society. The emotional toll of being told that he is an abomination in the eyes of God almost broke Langteaux, but from his despair arose his own gospel of hope: God is madly and passionately in love with all of his kids ��" gay, straight or somewhere in between. Boldly and without apology, Gay Conversations with God welcomes all people of faith into the fold, right where they belong. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Nutripuncture works with the body’s energy pathways or meridians like acupuncture and acupressure but without needles. This approach to healing uses minerals and trace elements, which are essential to cellular life. Researchers discovered that when minerals are combined in a specific sequence, the patterns created by these “nutris” give life to a language to which the body recognizes and responds. The effect is almost immediate. The ingested trace elements trigger, via the taste buds, an electromagnetic activity that encourages information to circulate and bring about overall well-being in the body. The electromagnetic path uses biophotons or light particles, which play a role in cell communication. Nutripuncture doesn’t fight against stress, it is a means of stimulating our vitality. This detailed and informative book is a great read for anyone interested in learning more about a new form of healing, especially those who have not tried acupuncture due to a needle phobia. ��" Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

The Intuition Guidebook, Cyndi Dale, Deeper Well Publishing, 2011, $16.95 Author Cyndi Dale combines her knowledge of intuition, energy, chakras and healing in a dynamic book to assist readers. Dale helps you understand and develop your intuitive abilities, while learning about psychic boundary development and healing on all levels. There is a psychic sensitivity quiz that helps you determine your personal sensitivities. I found that I was primarily a kinesthetic or feeling psychic, with my auditory and visual abilities trailing behind. I wanted to be more visually inclined, yet when I read the chapter on the kinesthetic psychic sensitive, it felt like Dale was sitting across from me, talking to me about me. I went on to read the chapters on auditory and visual sensitivities, finding helpful material especially in the visual chapter, which contains a wealth of healing and information gathering visualizations. I tried one of the chakra meditations at my healthcare job where the environment is saturated with human suffering. The result? It was one of my best days at work. I felt great, my coworkers complimented me on my work, and my patients were easy to work with despite all of their emotional and physical difficulties. As a healer, intuitive and householder mystic, I loved this book and its wise guidance. ��" Nea Akayla, "New Connexion Journal"

Chakra Frequencies, Jonathan Goldman and Andi Goldman, Destiny Books, 2011, $18.95 This husband and wife team provides a step-by-step guide to practice sound healing that can be implemented either alone or with a partner. The Goldmans believe that these exercises in breathing, toning, and seed sounds can strengthen relationships, enhance communication, reduce personal stress, and help to achieve an inner balance and harmony. The book and accompanying CD help you to pronounce sacred sounds, mantras, seed sounds and vocal exercises. Using ancient sound techniques and modern counseling, the Goldmans allow the reader to experience expanded consciousness and planetary oneness through the gift of sound. ��" Jelina Vance, "New Connexion Journal"

Astrology Reading Cards, Alison Chester-Lambert, Findhorn Press, 2012, $19.95 When I read on the Astrology Reading Cards box that using this oracle deck is almost as good as having a reading from a professional astrologer, I knew I had to put them to the test. I met with astrologer Emily Trinkhaus, who consulted my astrology chart as I did a reading to see how well the cards reflected what's happening for me astrologically. The question: How can I best move forward in my work right now? Emily gasped when I pulled the Virgo card. I’m a Sagittarius, but Emily pointed out that I have Virgo in three of my houses, which explains my innate attention to detail despite being a member of the Sag party animal sign. I pulled the Moon card, and Emily found that I have the Moon in Virgo on my chart. The answer: Proceed with attention to detail, listening to my inner guidance. The final score: The cards are a good representation of the archetypal energies of astrology. Not only are the cards beautifully illustrated, they are a delightfully fun and accurate way to get guidance and confirmation on life issues. ��" Vicky Thompson, "New Connexion Journal"

Your Emotional Type, Michael A. Jawer and Marc S. Micozzi, Healing Arts Press, 2011, $14.95 Examining the interplay of emotions, chronic illness and pain, and treatment success, Michael Jawer and Dr. Marc Micozzi reveal how the 12 most common chronic conditions are linked to certain emotional types and how these ailments are best treated by choosing a healing therapy in line with your type. They extend the connection between mind and body by assessing seven alternative healing therapies to indicate which methods work best for your emotional type. You begin by taking a quiz/assessment that helps you determine your emotional boundary type. After you determine if your emotional boundaries are thick, thin or somewhere in between, you consult a chart showing which alternative healing therapies work best for your specific chronic condition. Say you are a thin boundary person suffering from migraines. After consulting the chart, you might determine that biofeedback would be an excellent alternative therapy for you to try. Micozzi has first-hand experience with the connection between emotional type and chronic illness as he suffered from a chronic condition and effectively resolved it with alternative therapies based on his emotional boundary type. If you suffer from a chronic condition, this short book filled with helpful advice is worth a try. ��" Kristy Musalo, "New Connexion Journal"

We’Moon is a women’s calendar book filled with so much valuable information, including moon cycles, astrology and the Chinese zodiac, along with holy days and flower essences. Beautiful artwork, poems and stories grace the pages of this wonderful appointment book. ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

For many people, Shakti Gawain's ground-breaking book was their first introduction to creative visualization and the use of affirmations. When I read this book 25 years ago, I was still practicing therapy the old fashioned way ��" it was my job to figure out what my client needed to do to make their life work better. As I absorbed the message of her book: When you learn to follow your own inner guidance, you can create a new life ��" everything changed. My goal became to help clients listen to themselves. One of the many tools I incorporated into the creative visualizations I use was hers: "This or something better." The visualizations, meditations and exercises are as valuable today as they were in 1986. ��" Julia Ingram, New Connexion Journal

In our three-dimensional physical world, we usually take the concept of time for granted, and perceive it as linear ��" time moves from the past to the present to the future. Cowan presents time as simply another dimension, as scientists and others have postulated. He says that we are in the midst of a 25-year transitional period of planetary shift as our solar system approaches a photon band in space, and that will affect our perception of time. Much has been made of the end of the Mayan calendar on Dec. 21, 2012, but in another way of calculating time, the important date was Oct. 28, 2011. That date has come and gone already for us, and some may have perceived great shifts then. So far, we and planet Earth still endure. ��" Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

Burdened by poor health, emotional issues and lack of direction, Sara Avant Stover embarks on a new life in Thailand where she learns to embrace the daily, seasonal and yearly rhythms of nature through simple yet effective changes in her life, and subsequently heals herself into happiness. The book teaches readers how to live a more balanced life through healthy and detoxifying recipes, yin and yang yoga sequences, thought provoking reflections and simple one-day retreats. The beauty of Stover’s way is that the incorporation of just one or two of her recommendations can bring more balance to any woman’s life. It’s about living from the inside out, in harmony with nature and our hearts. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

Diana Cooper has created an enchanting children’s book series, chronicling the magical adventures of Tara and the Talking Kitten. Young Tara is supported and guided by her wise kitten Ash-ting, who gives Tara sage advice in a voice that only Tara can hear. In The Magical Adventures of Tara and the Talking Kitten, Tara often speaks and acts before she thinks. Through the kitten’s sage coaching, Tara begins to mend relationships and cultivate new friendships. In Tara and the Talking Kitten Meet Angels and Fairies, the second book in the series, Tara gets help with her dyslexia, learns how to handle inappropriate adult touching, and saves a forest. In the third book, Tara and the Talking Kitten Meet a Unicorn, a unicorn shows Tara how to bring healing to others. Who couldn’t use loving advice to help them navigate the trials of life? The series is a fun adventure, with the lessons feeling interesting, but never preachy. ��" Nea Akayla, New Connexion Journal

Planetary Healing is more than a book, it’s a commitment. Or, as the Eugene-based authors, shamanic healer Nicki Scully and visionary Mark Hallert, say, “This book is a do rather than a read.” In this case, “do” means changing our consciousness in order to heal Earth. Interspersed with a readable text recounting the authors’ experiences and the need for change, imaginative guided meditations help create medicine for healing. The visualizations transport the seeker to the inside of a volcano, a cave full of bats, a fungal fairy ring, and, eventually, the heart of the universe. They are designed to open new paths of perception, spark epiphanies and set the stage for creatively helping to heal global crises such as cultural dissonance, materialism, environmental degradation and pollution, as well as illnesses like cancer. The basis of the work is the heart breath, a centering meditation that can also be found on the accompanying CD. Intense, powerful and sustained, Planetary Healing offers an antidote to despairs over the state of Earth. Global transformation is a considerable undertaking but one the authors say is crucial to save our planet and ourselves. ��" Fran Gardner

Long-time marriage and family therapist Renee Baron uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to educate her clients on how personality type, or preference, affects relationships. In Opposites Attract, she uses a strong sense of humor to help readers figure out the often confusing world of relationships. Baron says, “In our relationships, especially our intimate ones, we often are attracted to people who are different from us.” To help us understand those differences, we can use the MBTI to determine our own as well as our partner’s type and the traits and characteristics that go along with those types. Opposites Attract uses quizzes, comics and checklists to explain the four MBTI types, plus offers advice on how to communicate with each type and what to look for in yourself to make communication more effective. A fun read with humor that might just make you laugh at yourself and help improve your relationships. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

Anne Parker teaches classes in environmental studies and environmental leadership, and currently lives in Boulder, Colo. Dominique Susani, teacher and French master of the ancient art of stones, menhirs, dolmens, cromlechs, labyrinths, sacred sites and earth energies, currently lives and teaches in France. Together they combined their knowledge of earth energies to provide a wonderful, illustrated guidebook to assist humanity in working with the land, trees, stones and underground water sources. They give practical and clear advice, using step-by-step instructions that anyone can follow to create harmonious and positive changes in our current situation on Earth. Even if you have had no prior experience in feng shui or dowsing, you still can learn how to tune into water lines, align stones, feel vortexes, harmonize furniture and much more. ��" Jelina Vance, NEw Connexion Journal

Sonia Choquette masterfully crafts this literary work of inspiration. The book is written about life’s journey from the perspective of traveling on an airline or “flying” through life. Choquette takes you through flying lessons designed to connect you with divine flow. She uses analogies such as traveling lightly, baggage, security, turbulence and hijackings to compare life’s journeys with airline travel. She uses her own experiences and amusing stories to illustrate and make these comparisons: “I can honestly say the only thing we take with us and the only thing we leave behind is the love we received, lived, expressed and shared. Our physical life is temporary. The love we accept, choose and share while traveling is not.” ��" Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

If you are into health and nutrition, you’ll love this book. Author Nora T. Gedgaudas includes extensive modern scientific research studies to back up her suggestions. Primal Body, Primal Mind is very in-depth and informative, but don’t let this fool you. The facts are presented in a straight forward way that any average Joe can read and understand. The basic principle behind the book is that to enjoy a longer, healthier life, we need to go back to the caveman way of eating. Gedgaudas suggests that decreasing or eliminating sugar, starches and grains in the diet as well as enjoying moderate protein and good, healthy fats can lead to good health, and “we can enjoy a level of health and vitality one might never have believed possible.” This is one of the best health information books I have read in a long time. ��" Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

Do this for yourself, counsels Nicola Phoenix in Reclaiming Happiness. Do what, you may ask? Let your needs, dreams and beliefs be your guide, not the desires of others. When you’re ready to reclaim your divine nature, personal power, safety, desire, anger, self-love, inner peace and personal fulfillment, you learn how to fulfill yourself, not others. Phoenix gives you compassionate permission to feel your pain and fears, and then like any good therapist, she gives you an encouraging tap on the bum to move forward and change. You can reclaim happiness by accepting and being who you are. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

When God Steps In, Miracles Happen, Neale Donald Walsch, Hampton Roads, 2011, $16.95 Neale Donald Walsch, author of the Conversations with God series, shares more of his wonderful messages in When God Steps in, Miracles Happen. He has gathered many personal stories from everyday people to help explain God’s presence in daily life. These stories tell about synchronistic events, coincidences, and what Walsch terms as everyday miracles. He brings them to our attention to show that it’s fine to share what you may find a little strange, to come out of the closet and tell your story, and to shout out your truth. Walsch states that awareness is the key ��" it is everything and only when you are aware of yourself, can you change the world around you. These wonderful stories are positive messages of inspiration and encouragement. Often when you are looking for a sign or wanting an answer, you only need to become aware of the stranger in the store, the street signs, the small voice within or even a song on the radio. As Walsch says, “In one manifestation or another, God will be there.” ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

I admit it ��" I worry about my abs. Do I have enough strength to pick up heavy boxes? Can I support my back with my core strength? And finally ��" my most telling worry ��" does my belly look fat? No-Risk Abs offers a simple and safe workout for increasing your strength, building your core, and yes, losing both superficial and deeper visceral fat. Written by certified physical therapist Blandine Calais-Germain, who is also the author of the classic book Anatomy of Movement, No-Risk Abs shows you the inside world of the abs and how this amazing group of muscles keeps your body moving. Using illustrations and photos, this handy guide shows you how to do ab exercises safely and effectively. This book is as powerful as any exercise machine, filled with solid guidelines for a holistic approach to achieving a strong and healthy body. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

What is your life story? Has it created an identity that is not the real you? Are you suffering because of your story and wondering what you can do about it? In this soulful and heartfelt new book, Gangaji invites you to explore these concepts as well as others to help you discover the truth of who you really are and to find lasting inner peace and fulfillment. To assist you with your search for your true self, Gangaji offers the “naked truth” of her life story as an example of how she searched for and eventually found her true self. Her deeply personal story sets the stage for you to begin your inquiry into the story or narrative that may limit you. She encourages you to let those limitations go so that you too may discover your true self and lifelong contentment. Filled with insight, emotion and probing questions, this treasure is sure to please all conscious awareness seekers. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

Jeffrey Marks uses his life long experience as a psychic medium and paranormal researcher in combination with modern-day scientific research to create a new understanding of Your Magical Soul. He presents scientific findings that support his experience regarding the who, what and where of our souls. Marks explains and demonstrates how we all have limitless possibilities and incredible creativity within ourselves. The “Manifesting Reality” chapters are particularly insightful and inspiring. Readers will appreciate Marks’ concise and easy to understand writing style as well as his call to live a conscious magical life. Visit this Northwest native at www.spiritualexploration.com. ��" Kristy Musalo, New Connexion Journal

For anyone who has struggled with weight issues (studies say that two-thirds of Americans are overweight), A Course in Weight Loss is a must-read. The course takes you on a journey to freedom in 21 lessons. You delve into the core of the matter and get to the subconscious to help you make that pivotal shift from fear to real freedom and love. According to author Marianne Williamson, “The real you is neither fat nor skinny. The real you is not a body at all but rather a spirit, an energy, an idea in the mind of God. The real you is a being of light and therefore has no material density. As you align more and more with this truth of your being, this higher reality will permeate all aspects of your life. The more you identify with the light of your being, the lighter you will feel.” Be prepared for amazing wisdom, insight and perhaps even your own weight loss miracle. ��" Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

You may be wondering what or who is a TWIDDER? Author Anita Holmes has an office file labeled TWIDDERS, which is an acronym for what’s inside the file: time travel, time storms, time/warp/displacement and a pinch of slip. An entertaining read, the book is filled with many real life stories, examples of time warps, people disappearing and then reappearing, buildings disintegrating before your eyes, slips in time where people and places from the past could be seen and even interacted with, and other fascinating stories. If we do live in one of many multiple universes and time is just an illusion, then maybe in another reality Elvis never died and perhaps it’s possible to interact with him. We know so little about the relationship to time travel, TWIDDERS opens your eyes to other possibilities of traveling through wormholes, revisiting a moment from our documented history or even visiting another universe. ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

Wild Feminine is both a physical health book ��" based on Tami Lynn Kent’s background in physical medicine ��" and a guide to feminine spirituality that teaches women how to restore a sense of the sacred within the core of her body. You’ll see the female body in a new light: strong, earthy, and a doorway for life and death. Kent shares her moving experience with miscarriage, beautifully recreating the experience from one of pain to the realization that the womb is a doorway for both life and death. Women are uniquely linked to the universe in a powerful way ��" growing and welcoming new life into the world. Just as the moon cycles through waxing and waning, women also cycle through fullness and emptiness, preparing monthly to support new life. Kent also uses humor to explore the ovaries, and how these nests for life also provide creative energy in their roles as the muse and the cowgirl. Insightful, moving and full of creative ideas, Wild Feminine helps women regain their power off the pedestal. ��" Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

This beautifully illustrated deck of 44 cards explores the 12 archangels of Atlantis. According to author Stewart Pearce, Atlantis was a civilization that existed between 250,000 and 15,000 B.C., and during this time the archangels lovingly served the people of Atlantis. There were 12 crystal skulls housed in temples that amplified the intergalactic energies, and it was through these skulls that the angels worked with the people of Atlantis teaching them about love and acceptance, and the Hall of Records (known as the Akasha). Designed to answer questions regarding your health, finances, career, and relationships, the Oracle cards offer answers based on balance, grace, inspiration, compassion, romance, ecstasy, and surrender. Each card represents an aspect of the archangels that can help you understand a situation and bring peace to your life. Or just draw a card each day for meditation purposes. ��" Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

Has fear stopped you from doing something in your past? Has it stopped you from living your authentic life? This small book may help you navigate away from the things that hinder your success, like stress, anxiety and hopelessness, and instead point you in a new direction toward a peaceful realization to help you open to a richer, happier life. Ernest Holmes was the founder of the International Religious Science movement, and has published numerous books on metaphysics. His Science of Mind teaching is recognized today as one of the leading viewpoints in modern metaphysics — a spiritual philosophy that gives people a sense of relationship to God and their place in the universe using a positive, supportive approach to daily living. When you find freedom from fear, you can discover more ways to live your heart’s desires. Freeing yourself from fear is a journey that each of us must take. This book my help you on your journey to discover your real self. I liked the format of this book — the short chapters were helpful because I could pick it up, read for a while, and then reflect and meditate on what was given. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

This book is actually two previously published books: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, originally published in 1963, and How to Attract Money, originally published in 1955. This new compilation expertly presents modern day knowledge and fascinating information about the power of our hidden subconscious minds. Murphy, (1898–1981) a new thought minister, believed that the subconscious mind is a darkroom where we develop the images that are to be played out in real life. The conscious mind sees an event, takes a picture of it and remembers it, while the subconscious mind works backward, seeing something before it happens (and this is why intuition is infallible). The subconscious responds to habit and regular habitual thinking. It is totally neutral in a moral sense, and is happy to adopt any habit as normal – whether good or bad. Unaware of our negative thoughts, we let them drop into our subconscious in every minute of our lives, and then are surprised when they find expression in daily experiences and relationships. When we become aware of this process and unearth the gems of knowledge that are hidden, we can become free from the patterns that we have created. A great read with many useful techniques and ideas. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

In this second edition, Robert Moss’ active dreaming technique allows practitioners to go beyond the boundaries of their physical bodies to other realms. Through the dreamgates lie these otherwise inaccessible worlds. Exercises and meditations are included so readers can learn how to become active dreamers, exploring the higher self and discovering untapped potential in journeys of self-discovery. The technique can also bring energy and healing into everyday life. Lest you think that it takes something special to achieve these results, the book includes several stories of Moss’ students on how they were able to access other worlds through the active dreaming process. Along the way they were accompanied by guides and guardians, encountering departed loved ones and wise interdimensional beings. Dreams are not just part of sleep. This book can help readers access other realms by utilizing active dreaming for guidance, healing and creativity. — Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

Welcome to the system that reveals the DNA of your true nature and allows you to fulfill your destiny. Human Design was created in 1987 by Ra Uru Hu, a Canadian formerly known as Alan Krakower. The information for this system was passed to Ra through a form of channeling in which he was directed to write it down for further use. After eight days and nights of writing, Ra had translated a new structure that was used to discern people’s intrinsic nature, personal preferences, strengths, weaknesses, decision making skills, and feelings and emotions. Human Design is a combination of the I Ching and astrology that defines five basic designs: Manifestor, Generator, Projector, Manifesting Generator, and Reflector. To understand your own sign you need to know your birth date, time and location. You then receive a chart showing a complex diagram of nine centers, 36 channels and 64 gates that describe the essence of you. An amazing system in itself, this book is a wonderful resource to help unlock the mysteries of your Human Design chart. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

We live in a tumultuous, fear-dominated period in history and must become masters at overcoming fear and other negative emotions so they don’t sabotage our power. With skill and compassion, Dr. Judith Orloff shows us how to become heroes in our own lives by transforming anger, loneliness, and envy and more rather than simply “reacting” when our buttons get pushed. As an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA and intuition expert, Dr. Orloff shares her wealth of personal and professional knowledge to illuminate the field of emotions. She draws on wisdom from traditional medicine but goes light years beyond it by presenting emotions as a path to spiritual, energetic and intuitive awakening. Why is this leap so important? The intellect has restricted vision about emotions, but bringing intuition into the feeling realm lets us go deeper within. See Judith Orloff at Town Hall Seattle on March 23 and at New Renaissance Bookshop in Portland on March 25. — Caroline Myss, New Connexion Journal

The Keys to the Universe opens a doorway to your higher self, and the journey is a remembrance of forgotten realms. Atlantis, Lemuria and other ancient civilizations as well as the wisdom of the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas are presented with visualizations to access these realms. The accompanying CD helps you to enter these realms and feel a deep connection with the universe. The Keys to the Universe offers a practical yet magical way to attune to the higher energies of creation. — Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

Sylvia Browne has authored 22 bestselling books and was one of the first psychics to openly share her visions and perceptions with the public. She has worked with police on missing person cases and many different investigations, worked side-by-side with well known celebrities, and has made countless TV and media appearances. She now offers her readers a chance to get to know her on a different level with her autobiography, Psychic. The book begins with her life as a small child and how she just “knew” things very early on. Browne discloses the details of her childhood, school years with the nuns, marriages, divorces, legal troubles, health issues, and a few funny and often scary stories from the other side. A very interesting and enjoyable read that offers a new side of Sylvia Browne. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

Deborah DeNicola shares her amazing journey over three continents that led to her spiritual awakening. She writes in an engaging way, interlacing poems with a moving story. In the United States, we have not experienced stories about the Black Madonnas and what some say is the true story of Mary Magdalen and her relationship with Jesus Christ and his mother, Mary. DeNicola’s vision takes her to the American West, Israel and Southern France. Along the way she weaves together references from the Bible and the Gnostic Gospels, the story of Mary Magdalen, Medieval history, the Templar Knights, the Black Madonnas, string theory and quantum physics to find the repeated linkage between divinity and humanity. DeNicola’s personal story urges us to call upon our atrophied feminine way of knowing to awaken and aid humanity’s shift into higher consciousness during the inevitable changes ahead for our civilization. — Vicki Burr, New Connexion Journal

Sharka Glet’s doctorate of divinity and 25 years experience as a spiritual researcher and teacher, shine through in this descriptive book that helps us to understand the 12 universal laws that are the foundation for every major religion and spiritual teaching. Glet uses diagrams, entertaining stories of personal experience, reader exercises and hand drawn illustrations to further explain the principles. The result is complex subjects such as structure of the mind and creation being distilled to easily grasped and insightful presentations. I have a background in psychology and the study of religions and spirituality, and I was thoroughly charmed by Glet’s melding of this wisdom to present a cohesive picture of physical reality and the spiritual laws behind it. — Nea Akayla, New Connexion Journal

Guy Finley, in his gentle but powerful way, reminds you of your original self — the you that is free from fear, worry and pain — the person you were meant to be. By reliving the past, you’re powerless to change a present misunderstanding, Finley teaches, which frees you to have the courage to be your authentic self. It’s not about being right, but instead living as a friend of truth. Life never travels the same roads twice, Finley says, and as I read this compact book, I found myself slowing down, realizing that rushing doesn’t serve who I am. Finley gently points a finger at my heart, reminding me to seek myself within. — Vicky Thompson, New Connexion Journal

This book could not be more timely. Ingerman is a wonderful healer, teacher and guide. In this book she relates how everything that manifests in our physical world is a result of our thoughts and words. She discusses ways to engage in spiritual practices to create a more balanced life and to be able to thrive in today’s ever-changing world. She also goes into actions or steps you can take to affect change on a personal, community and global level. This book is a gem. — Annette Epifano, New Connexion Journal

Boundaries — thick and thin — this continuum in people is an underlying concept in Jawer and Micozzi’s exploration of attributing “paranormal” events to one’s internal feelings and biology. Thin-boundary people don’t see a clear delineation between themselves and the exterior world. Jawer asserts that this type of person is more sensitive and susceptible to perceiving (even creating) anomalous events, and that such phenomena results from their internal states, not from anything in external consciousness. — Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal

This book is subtitled 51 Absurdly Simple Ways to Seize the Moment and it truly is just that. This wonderful purse-sized book is written with humor and wit, and is a joy to read. Peterson shows us how to take 10 minutes out of our busy schedule and learn the importance of being fully engaged and present in the moment. He brings into focus the mundane, silly and wildly crazy tasks that we often take for granted. Most people consider staring at a wall to be boring to say the least. However, after you read this book you may have a totally different view point about wall staring. With all the pressures of the world on us, this book is truly a humorous escape that offers a highly valuable approach to everyday living. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion Journal

You know about cocreation, you practice it, sometimes it works and other times you are left wondering, How and why did I create that? Why would I create something that I don’t want? Maybe someone else created this. Within this book, lie the answers. The angel Alariel, who speaks for a group of 12 angels, channels information through Stuart Wilson. The result is a detailed description of the mechanism behind reality creation, the influence of others’ creation on our own, limiting protocols and timelines. Cocreation is completely covered in the first three parts of the book, leaving the last four parts to cover metaphysical subjects such as planetary changes, crystal children, the advancement of consciousness and spiritual development. The result is an interesting and informative read that empowers us to create, grow and experience reality beyond what we know. Whether you are a seasoned cocreator or a novice dabbler, this book has something for you. — Nea Akayla, New Connexion

This book seeks to explore the concept of life after death from a scientific and historical perspective, but clearly states that it can’t be proved scientifically or measured quantitatively. Varghese desires to go beyond what other authors and researchers have stated, from religious beliefs, anecdotes from near-death experiences, metaphysical speculation and communications from “the other side.” Varghese reviews various researchers’ works and provides pros and cons to concur with the concepts or debunk them. Renowned physician, researcher and author Dr. Raymond Moody provided both a foreword and an afterword to the book. In the end, Dr. Moody states that the book provides progress in a rational inquiry into the topic. Each reader will have to decide if the evidence is compelling. But in the end, we will all find out soon enough the answer to this eternal question. — Alice R. Berntson

Do you have five minutes? That’s all it takes to experience a miracle. When I first read the title of this book I thought it sounded like a cheesy home shopping network ad. Boy, was I surprised! This fabulous book describes a quick and easy method that can be adapted and used by anyone, including children. Springett, a Tibetan Buddhist who had this healing process pop into her head more than 10 years ago, uses this method in her therapy practice. She reports that 100 percent of patients have found significant improvement from whatever problem they have been suffering from, including addictions, depression, anxiety, and physical and emotional pain. Reading the book will give you the simple steps to make your own miracle happen. — Annette Epifano, New Connexion

The Power of Compassion shares simple stories of compassion that remind you how your daily actions can profoundly affect others. The 40 first-person stories feature Thich Nhat Hanh, John F. Kennedy, the Dalai Lama and other luminaries. The power of a heartfelt apology is demonstrated when a woman bumps into a man on a crowded New York City sidewalk. He launches into a verbal attack, and instead of yelling back, the woman finds the courage within to say how truly sorry she is for running into him. The ranting man sputters to a stop when he is truly seen by another human being. In another story, a jazz musician, reeling from the pain of his father’s death as well as a recent divorce, learns how to live from the heart: “I realized that there was something there that I wasn’t seeing and that was the witness inside me. It felt revolutionary to realize that I am not my anger, not my depression, not my sadness — these are just mind-states that come and go. I may not be able to fully feel compassion for myself, but if I can do it for someone else, then I will just practice that.” — Vicky Thompson, New Connexion

In this information-packed book, Clare Goodrick-Clarke gives a detailed history of alchemy. She elaborates on the pioneers of Spagyrics and explains the healing art of Spagyric Medicine. This branch of medicinal alchemy was developed by Paracelsus. Spagyrics harnesses the life force in plants to help the body rebalance and recover from illness. The second half of the book explains how to make Spagyric essences as well as providing plant profiles and the therapeutic actions of the alchemical preparations. An interesting and informative book. — Annette Epifano, New Connexion

This book is a new compilation of two previous works, The Secret Destiny of America, published in 1944, and America’s Assignment with Destiny, published in 1951. Hall presents his evidence for a mysterious plan (think Templars and Masons) for the birth of the United States. Before our Founding Fathers, though, Hall presents his evidence that other civilizations were here long before even the Native Americans. Sometimes his methods of numerology and coincidences seem a long stretch, but maybe everything is true. History is only what some writer or storyteller chooses to pass along as fact, leaving us to ponder what other information is missing. It’s those often neglected fragments of history that Hall presents. It’s fascinating to think about, and it could be right in plain sight all the time, in things we take for granted. Take the U.S. $1 bill, for instance. That mysterious eye above the pyramid on the reverse of our currency is on the cover of the book. Hall includes its symbolism in his findings. One wonders what additional evidence might have come to light in the decades — more than a half-century — since Hall wrote the original books. — Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion

Perhaps you remember Michael Bernard Beckwith from the movie, The Secret or perhaps you know him as the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center. Now he is sharing his messages through a much anticipated book which demonstrates how to achieve a greater state of awareness. He says that most people have the tendency to operate in an unconscious state of awareness and end up making decisions based on fear, lack or limitation. Once people become aware of this unconscious program, it loses power over them. “When it starts to rear its head, they can say, ‘Oh that’s a program – that’s something I’ve inherited from the world. That’s a part of my unconscious belief system.” If you feel that you are stuck in some aspect of your life, just know that by surrendering to that stuck feeling it will help you open and gain new insights. “If you can get a feeling that you’re all right already, you begin from wholeness and move from glory to greater glory. That’s spiritual liberation.” This book is a great read for anyone on their spiritual path. It has many gems of knowledge and is written from a truly compassionate perspective. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion

Michael, a medical doctor, wrote this book while serving as the medical director of an emergency room and level three trauma center. He believes that his attendance at more than 500 deaths gave him a closer relationship to spirit. By opening himself to unlimited possibilities and by using his imagination and meditation, he was able to develop a relationship with a spiritual messenger, referred to as the Evolution Angel, rather than the Angel of Death. Through this entity, Michael learned many aspects of life and death of the human body and evolution of the soul. He asked many questions of this light-hearted friendly being about reality, abundance, religion, Jesus and more. Michael was told that this process is available to everyone and although he was present for the deaths, this was just one way to silence his mind long enough for spirit to start communication with him. In the last few pages you learn a process to help silence your mind and become closer to spirit. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion

Dr. Martine Faure-Alderson had integrated naturopathy, acupuncture and homeopathy into her medical practice for 25 years before she began her training in reflexology in the 1960s. Faure-Alderson takes reflexology to a new level by integrating alternative therapies and her back ground as a physician at her Total Reflexology Therapy school in Paris. She brings a scientific precision to using the foot as a map of the body and all of its systems providing the first complete holistic approach to using reflexology. Total Reflexology is the first complete book of reflexology to incorporate osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and the chakra system. Presented in turn, are each of the major body systems. This reference book remaps the entire foot to fine tune the pressure points for each system of the body, including the brain. Its 30 full color detailed diagrams provide precise illustrations of pressure points. Easily read and understood, this is a great guide for anyone to use and enjoy reflexology at home or in a professional setting. The information is so complete and in depth that any professional healthcare practitioner should add this to their reference library. — Annique Lottin, LMT, CR, New Connexion

Not quite as quick as a New York minute, but 60 seconds, one minute, can be all it takes for our world to profoundly change. Forty-five well-known people from a wide variety of fields each contributed a life-altering incident or experience that led to a spiritual transformation. Collected by Phil Bolsta into a handy, quick-read format, each story is unique. The book is divided into Life-and-Death and Mysterious Moments in Glimpses into the Unknown, Heartbreaking and Sacred Moments in Living Life, and Life-Altering and Enlightenment Moments in Insightful Incidents. Epiphanies abound. You finish one story, in contemplative awe, and then the next, and the next: “Wow.” This book demonstrates that at any moment we may be awakened, directed down a different path in life and transformed. We need to be open to recognizing these moments for the transformational opportunities they present. — Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion

When people hear the term “scavenging,” they may think of dumpster diving in a dark alley. Authors Anneli Rufus and Kristan Lawson have a broader view of this thrifty pastime: Scavenging is any activity where you can legally acquire things for free or cheap, either outdoors or in a standard retail environment. These activities run all the way from thrift shopping to coupon clipping and recycling to more adventurous enterprises such as freecycling, beachcombing and urban foraging (that’s where you harvest fruit from trees that grow on or overhang public property). Everything old is new again in The Scavengers’ Manifesto, which makes you think critically about your consumer lifestyle. Clothing and furniture aren’t just objects — they’ve become a part of the life and death cycle of the earth’s landfills. You resurrect these used items when you pick them up again at garage sales, creating a second life in a new home. It makes sense spiritually and ecologically to be a savvy scavenger. — Vicky Thompson, New Connexion

This pocket-sized book, co-authored by Doreen Virtue and her oldest son Charles Virtue, provide signs and messages that our guardian angels are always present and available to help. Do you see rainbows, find “pennies from heaven,” hear repetitive or meaningful songs, find feathers or perhaps see repetitive number patterns? These are real signs from your angels in answer to your prayers and thoughts. This small gem of a book shares true life stories of individuals who received their messages in times of need and how those messages and signs helped them on their journey. The book shares ideas and suggestions for prayers, allowing you to receive signs for your own specific life issues. Interestingly when I was reading this book I did find many pennies from heaven in response to my own asking. We just have to remember to ask our angels for help as they will not intervene without the invitation. A must read for all Doreen Virtue fans. — Jelina Vance, New Connexion

Among children born today, more than 80 percent are Indigo children. So what makes an Indigo child? They are highly intelligent, intuitive and extremely likable creative kids that don’t fit into the norm. This book is hands-on for parents and caregivers of Indigos, who are advanced spiritually and highly sensitive children. Three sections offer demonstrations to spiritually heal your child’s emotional wounds. “Gracelight” gives directions for a spiritual healing process for children up to age seven, while “The 17” is for ages seven to 17 and “The Point of Essence Process” heals adult Indigos. The techniques or special “games” include hands-on healing, scripted meditation and other simple exercises that take about two minutes to play. Plus, more than 100 black and white photographs illustrate the techniques. As a mother of two Indigo children, I felt this book shed some light on some of the issues occurring at home. I can’t wait to see the results of playing these games. — Tiffany LaRue, New Connexion