The Healing Art of Body, Mind and Spirit

Live Every Moment

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:29:31 GMT

June 5, 2024

I have been collecting quotes for a couple of decades. In the year 2000, I found the following inspirational writing on a shopping bag. I do not know who the author was. I would like to take this opportunity to share it with you after 24 years of collection. Enjoy!

“Lighten up.

Take in some fresh air and sunlight.

Dream of harmony.

Face challenges eagerly.

Look through the eyes of appreciation.

Relish adventure.

Forgive your parents and cut yourself some slack.

Make someone happy.

Work for peace.

Never be disheartened.

Re-invent.

Reach.

Risk.

Refuse, resist and reuse.

Make a wish.

Send little gifts in the mail.

Accept love.

Walk the dog.

Surrender.

Be silly.

Do not wait for a better world.

Show respect for your body and earth.

Dance with the stars.

Let it go.

Expect the best.

Know all difficulties in your life have purpose.

Follow your bliss.

Practice random acts of kindness.

Find calm. (Go there daily.)

Stand tall.

Walk proud.

Run after your dreams.

Learn from the past.

Look to the future.

Live every moment.”

- Author Unknown

The Art of Healing

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:31:23 GMT

July 20, 2023

This article is dedicated to those who have lost their loved ones, including their beloved pets.

On the eve of St. Valentine's Day, my husband and I said goodbye to our doggie, Casino, who lived just a bit more than 16 years (2006 - 2023). Even though it was very heart-breaking and sad, we managed to face the reality and end his suffering by putting him to sleep.

Strange enough, during a guided meditation in late April this year, I heard a dog's barking. Originally, I assumed it was from background sound of the recording. However, I listened to it two more times, there was no voice of any dog. Therefore, I could confirm that it was my dog, Casino, coming through to say hello during my meditated state.

Another instance, it just happened a few days ago. I was boiling water for my bedtime tea. After emptying the boiled water from the pot, I saw some remaining water bubbling forming some sort of shape at the bottom of the pot. It was getting late at night. I was a bit tired. Somehow, intuitively and curiously, I went to see what it was. So, after a few minutes when the pot dried up by itself, I took a snapshot of it, thinking to see the picture when I got up first thing the next morning. I was very touched to see my dog's image appearing in the photo. Here is the untouched photo . Can you see anything? If not, I highlighted it with a circle .

The loved one passing over to the other side, somehow, would find ways to let us know they are still here. They miss us as much as we miss them. I am sure one day I will see my dog, Casino, again.

Grieving and recovering take time. Please rest assured there are signs everywhere to help us ease the journey of healing. But we will reach there, in peace, one day.

"How": Mystery Solved

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:35:31 GMT

July 17, 2023

It all starts with the abbreviation "How."

There is a saying "Curiosity killed the cat." I disagree. It motivates and inspires you to find out the truth---why and how.

I have been an associate member of the American Federation of Astrologers since July 2020. I peruse its regular issues of Today's Astrologer at leisure. In early July, the lunation chart of New Moon (astrological) for July 17, 2023, caught my attention. There is a symbol called "How" on the casted chart. I was perplexed and very curious about it.

Since "How" is conjunct with my natal birth chart MC (Medium Coeli or Midheaven) and Sun & Mercury in the 9th house, the ninth house in astrology is about publishing, broadcasting, promotion, philosophy, law, religion. higher learning and foreign travel, cultures and languages plus expansion and understanding the meaning and larger issues in life. I was intrigued and even more interested in finding out its meaning in astrology. So, I asked an online private Star Family that I am in to see if anyone knew what "How" means in astrology. The host of the group, Divine Harmony, replied if it is mentioned in the article.

That prompted me to ask the executive secretary, Celeste Nash-Weninger, of AFA. She kindly replied that she forgot to remove it when casting the lunation chart. It is an asteroid called Howardmoore. Mystery solved. I asked her if she could send me the article associated with it. The rest is history.

With the permission of the author, Elaine M. Kuzmeskus, I'd like to share the Cautionary Tale of the astrologer, Marcia Moore. The writer wants to keep her memory alive. Let us continue her legacy including her wonderful books such as Astrology the Divine Science & Reincarnation, Key to Immortality.

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the author of the article for her generosity, research, and expertise. Here is the article : Marcia Moore: A Cautionary Tale by Elaine M. Kuzmeskus , author, astrologer & spiritualist medium.

Enjoy,

Ligin Baker

YouTube channel @LiginBaker

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Benefits of Meditation

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:31:38 GMT

Body, Mind, and Spiritual Growth & Development:

Benefits of Meditation:

• Lower blood pressure & strengthen the immune system

• Increase focus, concentration, and productivity

• Live and stay in this moment

• Live a more healthy, happy, peaceful, and stress-free life

• Higher achievement in your endeavors

• Heal your body such as pain management, purify your body & calm your mind

• Achieve inner peace and happiness

• Increase overall well-being and feeling calm, balanced, and fulfilled with life

• Know yourself more in a profound way

• Be at peace with yourself and others

• Reduce stress, fear, anxiety, emotional distress, or conflict with others

• Conquer insomnia, phobias, weight loss, and disease

• Have more empathy for others or understand others in a compassionate way

• More in control of your emotions

• Let go or surrender to control

• Experience peace, tranquility, serenity, an d inner beauty

• Tap into your highest potential and discover and develop spirituality

S uggestion: Do a 5-minute deep breathing meditation daily

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”

- John Muir

Please be advised that the above information is for reference only. If you have any questions or any physical conditions, consult with yo ur health care practitioners for taking care of your body, mind, and spirit in need.