I have to admit, when I first saw Brand’s humour back in the day I wasn’t a fan, and even to this day he’s not really my cup of tea. But his transformation as a person has been amazing to watch and I respect him deeply for using his popularity to share important messages with people of the world. This latest video of his experience visiting an Indian slum is another great example of his consciousness.

He draws attention to “a higher code,” or a deeper understanding humans have beyond all the identities the ego latches onto. He speaks humbly about how even his desire to buy sweets for the children of the slum was still in some way derived from ego, and other similar realizations. These are powerful lessons that we would all benefit from hearing and engaging with on a daily basis.

Venus/Jupiter are together in the skies right now. It's the perfect time to open yourself up to the possibility of Receiving something that would truly nourish your body, heart and soul.

Sit quietly with yourself for a few minutes. Close your eyes. Give thanks that you now receive that which you truly most need right now. Share your gratitude prayer here if you'd like others to give it some extra love and support.

(c) Dana Mrkich 2015

‪http://danamrkich.blogspot.com/2015/07/venus-jupiter-meeting.html

What a sight in the sky the other night: clear twilight blue, Full Moon Rising in Capricorn to the left of us, and Venus next to Jupiter in the constellation of Leo to the right of us. Nights like this remind everyone who chooses to look up that we are part of something so much bigger than us. These planets, and this Earth, have been here long before us, and will be here long after.

I am reminded of this constantly as we drive through this part of the US that I love so much with real life faces in the rocks staring off into the distance. The stories they could tell! 

Regular practice of yoga harmonizes the chakras, makes you more calm, focused and a balanced being. It is not surprising that yoga also helps improve your sex life. As you become fully aware of the present moment, yoga can help overcome mental barriers and connect with your partner – emotionally, spiritually and even sexually.

It tones up your body, strengthens your core, increases circulation of blood in the pelvic region, which is directly linked to the level of arousal and simply makes you more receptive to intimacy and involved in the act for a longer duration. According to a study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, regular yoga practice improved several aspects of sexual function in women, including desire, arousal, orgasm, and overall satisfaction.

Try these following yoga poses to fire up your sex life...

Zen Gardner, Guest
Waking Times

In ancient days there were philosopher kings and queens, sages and wise councils who led, or rather encouraged, mankind. They did this by their innate understanding, not by force or decree, but by loving and compassionate empowerment and without hierarchy. They simply pointed the way for humanity to discover its own true self by conscious awakening and the realization of its true potential.

Truly benign and loving sages, shamans and elders who sought the best for humanity.

Sad to say however, those days were usually scuttled by blood thirsty power mongers, as in the days of ancient Greece and other more enlightened civilizations being overthrown by warlords, or as in the cases of the deliberate evisceration of native peoples across the world. No doubt this cycle has been repeated for millennia, even before recorded history.

How many times have you used these statements;
I am damaged.
I am broken.
I am worthless.
I am useless.
Rest assured, The Universe has never created any of these things!  You are, as you have always been, perfect in your imperfections.  Things may not always go according to plan, but they are moving in a direction that works in your highest and best.  Once you get the hang of forward movement, there is nothing that can stop it. ~ Creator

https://thecreatorwritings.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/forward-movement/

Your soul is, by nature, expansive. It wishes to grow, flow, and experience. Your mind, naturally, seeks to constrain into categories and predictability. It wishes to put things into the context of what it already knows. This is where much of the discomfort of the human experience comes from – the tug of war between the desire for freedom and movement from the soul, and the desire for control and containment from the mind.

The comfort that you seek comes from honouring both. If you understand that freedom and love are the greatest joys of the soul, you can meet that need by allowing the heart to lead the way. Since the mind likes to catalogue information, you can get it involved by asking it to track the successes of heart-centered living. By employing both, you have found a balance that satisfies the integral parts of the human experience, and will be moving forward with far greater ease and cooperation from all vital aspects of self. ~Archangel Gabriel

http://trinityesoterics.com/2015/07/02/daily-message-thursday-july-2-2015/

By Gia Dalton

If you are struggling with an illness, changing your perception can empower and inspire you in many ways. It can lead to greater love and understanding, perhaps even a life purpose. Although this may be your greatest challenge, is illness nothing more than a spiritual assignment? Has everything been divinely designed to bring you closer to God, resulting in a happier, more joyful, purpose-driven life?

Illness as a Contrast, to Analyze

If you believe this to be true, you can start by separating from the symptoms, as they are not a part of you? Discover what is at the root of the illness, release it, and move on. Stop talking about being sick. It’s natural for people to inquire, however, they may not realize, you are reiterating the same story over and over. It’s best to talk about what you want. “I am getting a little better every day”.

By John Holland

Here’s a scenario that I am sure will resonate with many of you reading this article. You get up and take a shower, eat breakfast, get dressed and go off to work, all the time trying to feel positive and hoping for a great day. You hit heavy traffic, horns blowing, brakes screeching, or the bus or train is crowded. Then you remember the kids forgot their lunch, and finally you look down and realize you’re now wearing your cup of coffee! You walk into the office thinking you looked okay when you left your house, until one of your co-workers says, “Wow! Are you sick? You look really tired!”

There’s Never Enough Time!

Sound familiar? This is how a lot of people often start their day. Your stress and anxiety levels rise to critical levels and you never get the chance to stop to catch your breath before launching into work. When we don’t stop, breathe and check-in, the rest of the day will often be spent just trying to catch up. When your mind and body are in a perpetual state of stress, then it’s almost impossible to acknowledge and listen to your intuition.