Get up to £1000 awarded towards a Tarot-orientated project

added on: 5th January, 2012

 

The Tarot Association of the British Isles (TABI) have announced a Tarot Bursary to be awarded annually. The Bursary, or Grant, will be worth up to £1000 awarded towards a Tarot-orientated project. Applications are invited from anyone, including non-members, located anywhere in the world, requiring funding for a Tarot project with a tangible result, e.g., a publication, artwork, research project. Further information and an application form are available from the Facebook page for the Bursary: https://www.facebook.com/TABIbursary?sk=notes Applications close on 1^st May 2012 and will then be shortlisted by committee. The final recipient or recipients will be chosen by membership vote and the award made in July. TABI is a non-profit community run by volunteers and welcomes Tarot enthusiasts of all levels and nationalities. Established 10 years ago, the organisation has a thriving and active online community, as well as a real life presence in the form of the annual Conference and regional get-togethers. For more information about TABI, visit their website at http://www.tabi.org.uk

 

The TABI Bursary is intended to support the wider Tarot community and "pay it forward" to those whose contributions to that community need a financial boost. 

Lightworkers’ Guide Returns!

added on: 23rd December, 2011

Look out for the return of one of our favourite TV series this winter – The Lightworkers’ Guide to the Galaxy. Nick Ashron’s show, which began in 2009, is fast becoming a staple in our spiritual digest. An award-winning psychic artist, musician, author and workshop facilitator, Nick interviews writers, mediums, healers and other spiritual luminaries, and performs his healing music at the end of each programme. As Nick says, his mission for the show is simple – ‘to be a beacon of light!’, supporting viewers on their journey towards self-awareness, spiritual expansion, peace and fulfilment. Enjoy… The Lightworkers’ Guide to the Galaxy is on Wednesday evenings at 8pm with repeats every weekday at 8am on Sky Channel 200. 

OUR NEW EDITORS WELCOME YOU TO JAN/FEB 2012!!!

added on: 23rd December, 2011

 First and foremost let us start by wishing you all a Happy New Year. And what a year 2012 promises to be… it’s certainly exciting for us to be taking over the helm of Kindred Spirit magazine at such an auspicious point in the calendar.

Our thanks go to Tania Ahsan who did a wonderful job of editing KS for the past three years, and we feel we are inheriting KS at a good stage in its 24 year history (indeed-2012 will be our 25th anniversary!) 

As co-editors, our skills and considerable experience in the mind, body and spirit arena complement each other, and our aim is to continue and to build on the magazine.

One major change we’ve instigated – and you may well have noticed it already - is that KS is now printed on 100% recycled paper. The ecology of our planet is important to us and wherever possible we will support environmentally-sustainable projects both in print and in action.

This issue is packed full of stimulating features, you can purchase it or a subscription from the pages of this website. We are delighted to bring you an exclusive extract from Paulo Coelho’s new book, Aleph (p. 48) – and an interview with the man himself on page 24.

*You can get an insight into what 2012 may bring for you with Derek Hawkins’ detailed astrological forecast for the coming year. The Crystal Bible author, Judy Hall shares breaking news of high vibrational crystals that are appearing for the 2012 transformation.

There is a fascinating article about the work of a Danish clairvoyant who is able to change your energy field to create new indigo and crystal auras. This gave us an idea - we thought it might be fun for you to see our auras on our pictures above. In each issue, we will attempt to update our profile pictures with an issue-specific photograph…. keep watching.

But don’t be left out… you can join the action here at KS. We’re creating a space in every issue to showcase the undoubted creative talent that abounds among you. Take a look at page 46 for great examples of your art and writing. We look forward to sharing more together throughout this special year. Of course we'll put some articles up here but the paper issue has all the goodies!

Yours spiritually

Claire Gillman and Liz Dean

Co-editors

Miriam Jivram will be forming a London Gathering of Golden Dolphins!

added on: 5th December, 2011

Miriam Jivram  will be forming a London Gathering of Golden Dolphins! 

We will be posting this information on www.goldendolphins.comas well. Please share this information with your friends. We are to come together in community, in a safe place, to embrace our human divinity and self love in play connecting to the Golden Dolphin Quantum Field (unified crystalline field).

 

We are eager to capture mp3 and video to post on our website as well as comments from the gatherings. I hope that you will join Miriam, whose address is above and join her in playing! Our last London gathering was attended by approximately 30 people!

 

-- With Great Appreciation, Nina Nina Brown, Founder, Gathering of Golden Dolphins & Anchor, S.T.A.R. Clinic    Return of Love to Planet Earth, Memoir of a Reluctant Visionary Order at www.crystalsinger.com, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, Google, or Apple's iBooks 

 

 

 

  

Holistic healing volunteers needed Christmas

added on: 1st November, 2011

 

Holistic healing volunteers needed

Specialist volunteers are urgently needed to donate their services to help homeless people in London over the festive season as part of Crisis at Christmas, running from Friday 23 December – Friday 30 December 2011. Up to nine temporary centres will be set up in London by Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, as part of Crisis at Christmas. The centres will provide vital companionship and hot meals for homeless and vulnerably housed people as well as essential services like health checks, housing advice, training and further education opportunities.

They aim to provide a range of massage and therapies to the guests across all centres at Crisis at Christmas including Natural Healing, Reiki, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Energy Field Therapy, traditional massage, shiatsu and Indian head massage.

The treatments are much valued by the guests. Relaxed, peaceful, energised, safe, comfortable are just a few of the words used by guests after receiving the treatments in past years.  Last year the centres provided treatments to over 170 guests.

If you are a member of a recognised organisation and have appropriate insurance, Crisis needs your help so please join the Natural Healing and Massage service team this Christmas. And if you know anyone else with these skills, please spread the word. Probationer healers are welcome as they will be paired with qualified practitioners.

Natural Healing shifts run from 11am to 6pm from Saturday 24 December through to Thursday 29 December and for Massage, shifts run from 1030am to 6pm starting Friday 23 December. Crisis ask that every volunteer signs up for a minimum of two shifts. Recruitment opens online by 4 October 2011. More details are on the Crisis website http://www.crisis.org.uk/volunteering. If you would like further information you can call 0300 636 1000. 

Celebrate the big Five-Oh with a gift of love!

added on: 17th August, 2011

How do you celebrate turning 50?   Nice lunch? Buy a Harley? Get a big tattoo?

Naaah!  My good friend and rellie Alex (aka the Ageing Hipster), suggested that he and his chums climb Kilimanjaro instead, to help launch a charity.  “Great idea!” they thought.  His next task was to convince them once they’d sobered up…

‘Downsyndrome Extra 21’ will help to promote equal opportunities for people with Down’s syndrome and offer support to them and their families. It will promote public awareness of Down’s syndrome and encourage and help local support groups.   The climb takes place at the end of the month, but the burning question is…will they make it without a stairlift??!!!

You can check out their hilarious story, from drunken stupor to cold daylight reality at www.kilimancrisis.blogspot.com

To make a donation to this wonderful charity, please do so via Alex and Di (pictured above) at www.justgiving.com/alexanddi

With love, thanks and best wishes,  Jo Barnard  http://www.you-time.com   

 

Ahimsa Slaughter-Free milk now on sale

added on: 1st August, 2011

Ahimsa Slaughter-Free milk now on sale 

 Organic milk from cows that will be retired to a sanctuary once their milking days are over isstarting its first deliveries this week (1^st August 2011) bringing about a revolution in milk production.

No cow, calf or bull will ever be slaughtered to bring this quality product to the breakfast table and they will instead be protected for life, ensuring families can be confident no animal suffers to bring them milk.

The breakthrough has been made possible by the Ahimsa Diary Foundation (ADF) working in partnership with the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative (OMSco) and one of their supplier farms in Kent, Commonwork, which seeks local and global sustainability.

At present the milk, which costs £2:25 a litre and 15p for doorstep delivery, is being distributed in North-West London and parts of Hertfordshire, although national distribution is being explored and subject to demand it might be possible to do drop-offs in other areas. Other products such as butter and cream will also be available in the future.

Patrick Holden, former director of the Soil Association said: “I am delighted that Ahimsa Slaughter-Free Milk is now on the market and very much welcome the initiative. As a dairy farmer myself I am inspired by this example. It is setting a benchmark for farmers around the world and proves they can farm without exploiting their cows.”

Sanjay Tanna, director of the Ahimsa Dairy Foundation, said: “There is so much suffering in the production of conventional milk. Cows are killed years before their natural time having been milked to death, male calves often destroyedat birth or sold as veal, and bulls are slaughtered for meat. We believe this is no way to reward the generosity of the cow on whose milk people are so dependent.

“None of our cattle will ever face the abattoir and we are exploring new ways of sustainably and productively working with bulls. We think people will really be able to taste the difference in the milk we sell.”

The Ahimsa Dairy Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation. It takes its model of caring for cows from the farm at Bhaktivedanta Manor, where a herd are kept to supply the Hare Krishna Temple. The Foundation has links with the Manor, but is independent.

 ·    For more information email:  address sanjay.tanna@thelotustrust.org   Website: www.ahimsamilk.org

Barefoot Doc FREE Download Exclusive to our readers!

added on: 27th July, 2011

FREE Exclusive download gift for you from the hearts of Barefoot & Leakster: a specially dedicated Kindred Spirit mix of ‘Blow Away’, potent invocation to Ganesha, the elephant god, to blow away all your obstacles and draw you ever closer and swifter to your cherished goals, made with love for you, with a sincere wish for your vastly increased wellbeing thereby. If you like it, you’ll love the full ‘What You Focus On Grows,’ transformational EP, available on iTunes. Download your free obstacle-clearing mix here   http://soundcloud.com/barefootandleakster/blow-away-the-kindred-spirit

 

Indonesia Animal Rescue Cntre hosts Tasikoki Yoga Retreat

added on: 6th July, 2011

 

Your Mat & Your Life

 

Often when we think of our yoga practice, we have visions of sun salutations, perhaps of sweat dripping on to the map between our toes and of shaking thighs trying to hold ourselves in strange but appealing positions. After we finish asana, we shower, eat and our practice is rolled up with the mat and we take our shaking thighs out into the day. How do we take what we learn on the mat out and into our environment?

 

In our modern world we often think of our ‘environment’ as simply the location that we find ourselves in, or simply, what is around our physical bodies. However when we start to see ourselves as an interconnected part of this word 'environment' we begin to realize a deep and spiritual connection with our earth and with ourselves. It is a connection that comes with a responsibility to give back more than we take and is a part of Niyama, or the attitude we have with ourselves.

 

With this spirit of selfless service in mind, the concept of giving back comes naturally to a yogi or yogini. It is an extension of our practice of yoga and takes yoga from our mat and into our daily routine.

 

It is the same connection that inspired the Tasikoki Yoga Retreat, an event fusing animal care and yoga being held at an animal rescue center in Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia.

 

“It is impossible to not want to help when you arrive at Tasikoki Animal Rescue Center”, says yogini and full-time volunteer, Sarah Dixon. “You are in one of the most beautiful natural environments imaginable, yet you are caring for animals that have been through some of the most un-natural and horrible experiences imaginable, thanks to humans.”

 

Walking through the entrance to Tasikoki Animal Rescue Center is a somewhat surreal experience. The narrow pathway that winds through a seemingly deserted jungle suddenly emerges into the sunshine atop a small hill on the oceans edge. It is breathtakingly beautiful and a sense of peace that is only ever experienced when nature is left to speak for itself descends.

 

The Tasikoki Animal Rescue Center (a registered not-for-profit) was built to care for animals rescued from the wildlife and bush-meat trafficking trade, working towards their rehabilitation and release back into their native habitats. It currently cares for over 250 rescued animals including orangutans, gibbons, macaques, sun bears, a leopard, birds, crocodiles and many others.

 

“The animals at Tasikoki have all arrived from a variety of different situations,” explains Sarah. “Our youngest orangutan, Iz, arrived stuffed into a tiny cardboard box with two baby sun bears and a bird. He was on his way to be smuggled out of Indonesia and sold in the Philippines. The authorities were tipped off, they intercepted the trade and he was brought to us.“

 

“’I’m never sure how on earth they kept Iz in a box to begin with. He is so cheeky and an incredible escape artist. I love spending time with him, he watches you really closely and will play games with you all day long. It makes you think about your own existence, spending time with animals like this. Orangutans are such thoughtful and intelligent creatures capable of just as many emotional responses as we are and you can see it in their eyes.“

 

Most of the animals at Tasikoki are on various waiting lists to be released. There is a huge amount of time and paperwork that goes into releasing rehabilitated animals back into their natural environments. And their habitats are being destroyed at such a rapid rate, it has become increasingly difficult to find areas suitable for their release. In the meantime, this quiet 50-hectare beachfront jungle is their home.

 

“When you take away money as your incentive for working, it changes your attitude towards life and really does set you free. As someone who practices yoga, I am also aware of how important simply taking action is. I want to show people how to transfer that energy created on their yoga mat into powerful and constructive change for the environment and the discovery of what yoga really is,” says Sarah.

 

“Setting up a yoga retreat here seemed like such a natural progression. At the same time as raising much needed funding for the center, we are offering others the chance to give something back to our planet and share the incredible experience of really connecting into your environment. I can’t think of a better way to do it, than here in this amazing place with these amazing creatures.”

 

With passion, pure intensions and prana (energy) flowing through our bodies we are capable of achieving anything. We are all share this planet with one other and it is our responsibility as educated and aware human beings to do something positive for it. Our strength comes from that quiet, still place inside of each of us; that peacefulness we feel when we slow down and simply let ourselves connect with our natural surroundings. We have no other moment than this one right now.

 

For bookings and further information about the Tasikoki Yoga Retreat, look online at www.tasikokiyoga.bounce.com.au. The retreat runs from August 28 – September 3 and places are limited to just 10 people.

 

LETTING GO OF FEAR IN A CHANGING WORLD

added on: 6th April, 2011

 “Love is Letting Go of Fear” (21^stcentury edition) book re-launch London gala dinner and workshop, August 2011

Dr Gerald (Jerry) Jampolsky’s 1979 worldwide best-seller “Love Is Letting Go Of Fear” will be re-launched at a gala dinner at the London Paddington Hilton Hotel on 19^thAugust, followed by a one-day workshop ‘Letting Go of Fear in a Changing World’ at the Royal National Hotel, London on 20^thAugust, presented by Jerry and his wife Dr Diane Cirincione.

The one-day workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn simple, easy-to-apply, down-to-earth and practical tools for dealing with our fears, worries and modern concerns from two of the world’s most renowned, influential and respected spiritual teachers.

“We will show you how you can change your life dramatically in, literally, one day!” claims Diane “…as we apply universal spiritual principles to both every day challenges, as well as our own unforgiving thoughts, victimhood and our powerful negative attitudes with which we deny inner freedom and block outer success. We’ll show you how to turn this around by choosing love over fear in your decision making.”

After more than 30 years and 4 million copies sold in over 30 languages, ‘Love Is Letting Go Of Fear’ continues to be among the most widely read and best loved classics on personal transformation. Both helpful and hopeful, this wonderful book offers to help us let go of the past and stay focused on the present as we step confidently towards the future. Updated for our current times, “Our 21^stcentury edition addresses terrorism, financial insecurity and the current concerns of modern day instability.”explains Jerry. “Our workshop brings the work up to date, providing tools to combat current issues in daily life.”

"Jerry Jampolsky’s work is the sweetest, gentlest healing melody to my heart. Its principles have had a profound effect on me. It has influenced how I see and hold myself, how I conduct my relationships with others and how I look at the world. It has helped me find a sense of inner peace, joy and happiness beyond what I had ever experienced before — or ever thought possible.” (From the new forward by music legend Carlos Santana.)

Both events are organised by the Miracle Network (a UK-registered charity, acting as a resource organisation for all things related to ‘A Course In Miracles’ in the UK) The special launch Gala dinner will be attended by major authors and teachers of ‘A Course In Miracles’ in the UK. Jerry and Diane will be giving their time free of charge to support this event celebrating the Course community and raising money for the Miracle Network. They were last in the UK ten years ago to address a packed audience in London’s Kensington Town Hall, to raise money to support the Miracle Network. They live in California and Hawaii. Jerry Jampolsky and Diane Cirincione are renowned co-founders of Attitudinal Healing International, a support organisation based on the principles of Attitudinal Healing, those of choosing peace over conflict, love over fear, compassion over indifference and forgiveness over judgmental blame in all aspects of daily life. Details: www.ahinternational.org  Jerry has appeared on numerous international shows including Oprah, 60 Minutes, CNN Nightly News, CBS Morning Show and The Today Show.

Gala dinner date / time / cost: Friday 19^thAugust 2011, 7pm-10pm, £50 (£45) Venue / booking: London Paddington Hilton Hotel, London www.miracles.org.uk/JampolskyEvening Workshop date / time / cost:Saturday 20^thAugust 2011, 10am-5pm, £75 (£50) Venue / booking: Royal National Hotel, London www.miracles.org.uk/JampolskyDay

Enquiries: Miracle Network: 020 7262 0209 info@miracles.org.ukBooking: 0844 567 0209

The Insatiable Moon

added on: 28th February, 2011

www.theinsatiablemoon.com This charming film from New Zealand explores difficult themes from mental illness to paedophilia. Arthur (Rawiri Paratene) thinks he’s the son of God, brother to Jesus, and the film’s screenwriter, Mike Riddell, appears to want to agree with him as there are a few bits of magical realism to lend credence to his claim. The film skips between the idea of having faith and dealing with serious mental sickness in a way that doesn’t necessarily answer any philosophical questions but does make for a seriously entertaining film. The show is somewhat stolen by the rag-tag band of what we would term ‘Care in the Community’ characters, who alarm and charm in equal measure. They all live in a hostel that is under threat through prejudice and bureaucracy and are championed by possibly the best character in the film, foul-mouthed, golden-hearted hostel owner, Bob (played flawlessly by Greg Johnson). Director  Rosemary Riddell delivers up a disarming take on what happens when you fall in love with the son of God – or possibly a madman.  Tania Ahsan The Insatiable Moon is out in selected UK cinemas on the 4th of March 2011.

Details below for advance bookings for "The Insatiable Moon" showing at Empire cinema Leicester square London from 4th March 2011 click on link below http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=nowshowing&tbx_site_id=5 and then scroll down to "The Insatiable Moon", then pick date and times and book your tickets.

If you would like to arrange a group booking (we have an offer of 20 tickets for price of 18) please get in touch with Tom at Blue Dolphin PR and Marketing to arrange this.. tom@bluedolphinpr.com Tel : +44 (0)20 7255 2494 Mob: 07939 974289 Fax : +44 (0)20 7580 7670

Tarot reimagined

added on: 18th February, 2011

Barbican, April 18-24, 2011

FREE

www.spillfestival.com

The SPILL Festival of Performance is back 18-24 April 2011 making full use of the Barbican with a dynamic programme of events. Continuing the momentum of 2009’s extensive line-up, this biennial festival of experimental theatre and live art is renowned as one of the most highly anticipated artist-led events on the international performance calendar.

Initiated in 2007 by UK based artist/performer Robert Pacitti, This year’s festival has been curated by Pacitti around notions of ‘infection’: 

In 2009, Pacitti Company commissioned a collaboration between photographer Manuel Vason, designer Justin Weyers and 22 contemporary mavericks to each restage a tarot card. The result is a limited edition SPILL Tarot Pack. The images feature leading international artists and performers Ron Athey, Marisa Carnesky, Franko B, Raimund Hoghe, Robert Pacitti, Lois Keidan, Lee Adams, Carla Esperanza Tommasini, Sheila Ghelani, Oreet Ashery, Rajni Shah, Noblesse Oblige, Vaginal Davis, Grace Ellen Barkey, Harminder Judge, Kira O'Reilly, Helena Hunter, Empress Stah, Dominic Johnson, Julia Bardsley, Manuel Vason and Yann Marussich.

This exhibition is a large format photographic display of the full deck of cards: 22 Major Arcana images, and the uncut printers’ sheets of the Minor Arcana.

Manuel Vason is an international photographer who has shot for key publications including iD, Dazed & Confused, L’Uomo Vogue.  He has produced several books and been commissioned by leading arts organisations including Tate Modern, Whitechapel Gallery and of course SPILL Festival of Performance.

18 – 23 April, Barbican public spaces, see website for timings: www.barbican.org.uk