The Newsletter
Editor - Liuba Lane | January 2005 Issue - Volume # 8
Spiritual-Encounters.com

Your Bday?
Have we missed your birthday? If you have not done so already, please send your birth month & day to Liuba here

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Bragadocious
Have an announcement?
Someone having a baby?
Getting married?
turning 50? Submit here

Congrats to Cryss & Hubby on their Pregnancy

Happy Birthday!!!
Capricorn Earth & Aquarius Air


Atlantis January 3


Member can click here to leave a message to any of the BdayERS.  BdayERS can click here to read messages left to them.

Southern Asian Disaster Relief
Visual & Meditation Request

The tsunami that hit Southern Asia on December 26, 2004 has now reached a death toll of over 150,000 as millions struggle to find food and clean water. The lack of clean water and sanitation provides conditions for diseases andmore possible deaths.

In a relief effort to send healing energy to our suffering brothers & sisters, please join us in spirit each January day at 11am EST for a visual & meditation. Food, water, protection from diseases, comfort, strength, safety to all those left in the remnants of this disaster and so much more is needed. For the visual, look over pictures of the disaster online or in newspapers during or before your focused prayer meditation to help connect to the people, animals, plants, earth. Feel the situation as you review the visuals and as we join in meditate, send your love to the planet and to the survivors and begin your prayers according to where you feel the energy is mostly needed.

Please pass this along to anyone that may feel like joining. The more praying in spirit at the same time the better.

Message for January:

The month of January will be different for there is going to be many vibrational changes. Your Planet is shifting herself to a new vibration and not many people wish to stay for this changes therefore many are leaving as soon as they see the chance to do so. The planetary adjustments will shift the collective consciousness of all the people on the planet. Many will awaken and shall see the Love and Light that is available to all. At this time we suggest for you all to concentrate on the service for Mother Earth for she is in need. The time has come to make a conscious decision and proceed forward ignoring the third dimensional fear for it is only pulling you down. Beloved brothers and sisters open your hearts and spread love through the planet and beyond and We are in Angelic realms will do the same as it is important at this time. Please be aware that the energies that cant hold this vibration will try to feed you with fear be not afraid for it is a weapon of control. Your mission is to assist all who are in need to be awakened. Act on it as soon as you feel you are ready and We shall assist you with this journey.

Love, Light, Tranquility
Angelic Consciousness.

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When January makes me shiver with cold and icy grip, a steaming cup of cocoa is the remedy I sip.

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If Heaven, by Andy Griggs

Read Lyrics here

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There is an angel in all of us.

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There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up

"Dear Auntie"

Dear Auntie is here to help you on your spiritual journey. Have questions or need advice on something that is going on in your life? Are you looking for resources regarding spiritual information? Feel free to write to Dear Auntie.Auntie will offer you advice and resources to help you find answers that you seek. You will receive a response within 48 hours.

To read past letters click here

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Listen for things that make your heart sing then follow joy's whisper every day

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There is no limit to the number of hearts that can hold you dear.

Mom's Corner

Tranced little Zombies? Numbed by TV?
Try "TV TIMEOUT"

Try it. Wean them off TV. TV interferes with us paying attention to each other and physically interacting with one another. Physical interaction is important to our well being and balance. Just take notice. Have you noticed how much TV your family is watching? Could TV be a type of control? It definitely stops us from discovering our creativity, instead we're watching someone else's. Plus it is often used as a calming mechanism to control our children and could stun their natural ability to calm themselves without outside stimulation. Turn it off and watch the activity and interaction rise!

Remember ~

There will be times in our life when we loose faith, cannot feel the connection or question our belief. Everyone has at least one verification that it's "REAL". A special message or sign just to you. Think of it during these times of feeling unconnected ~ and let it take you there again.

In recent tragedy, a lot of our brothers and sisters feel lost, upset with God, send healing thoughts to them ~ share what connects you with them.

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TidBits

No tape measurer? Use a string to mark length! Wooohooo!

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Be true to yourself always

LoveTopia

As you hold your animal and feel the love gushing between you two, stirring inside you and inside them and joining and twisting and rejoicing and fulfilling each of you, Surrender! For this is the Love exchange we are trying to be aware of. Will we someday exchange this energy so easily between each other?

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Suggestions BOX

Have any suggestions for the site? Would you like to suggest activities? Submit your suggestion here.

January Moon Phases
(Northern Hemisphere)

Last Quarter ~ Jan. 3rd
New ~ Jan. 10th
First Quarter ~ Jan. 17
Full Moon ~ Jan. 25

Do our moods or experiences change with the mood phases? Does the moon effect how we are processing?

Site Updates

SE ~ Releasing Karmic Debt is something that should be done to help you along your path. This artical was written to help those who care to move on.
http://www.spiritual-enco
unters.com/karmic.htm

AT ~ No new updates

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There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend.

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Help Wanted

Volunteer Newsletter Content Researcher & Article Writer needed. To learn more contact Liuba here

Always looking for newsletter content, reply to Liuba if you’ve stumbled across something that members might enjoy checking out.

This year, you will laugh and love and look
great. You will dust off old dreams and
see they still shine... or dream new
dreams that light up your life. You will find
a way to turn off your stress switch and
experience a new kind of happiness,
one that sustains you... the deep peace
you have been wishing for can be yours.
You will struggle less and smile more.
You will feel as special as you have always
been. Good things lie ahead! Wish for
them and watch them unfold. A good
year is your destiny.

Enjoy!

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Everyone needs and deserves love and happiness. Let's not wait untill we're perfect to go out and find it.

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The happiest people dont necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the most of everything that comes their way.

Food for Thought.

What if this is it? One Life
and you return to Pure Energy.
Nothing more, nothing less.
No reincarnation to another
life, another planet. No
Heavens with pure gold
roads and mansions. Just
this and that's it. Maybe the
thoughts of something more
after this life stops us from living this life to the fullest.

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Natural Element Exchange

Need natural elements from
certain parts of the world?
Well so might someone else.
We are currently compiling a
list of people that would be
willing to swap native natural

elements with each other
(dirt, rocks, etc.). Get on the

list to begin exchanging with
others. Send Liuba an email
to get on the list. The list will

be posted on the site.

The "ENERGY" Home

It's much more than Feng Shui! You
& everyone (including pets, elements,
plants, etc.) creates the "Energy" your"
Home" becomes. Well being of all in the
house and the well being of the community
all plays a role in the creation of the
surrounding "Energy" you live on & in.
That's why we all contribute to the
assistance of the community, people,
animals, plants, etc. To help aid means
helping to make sure "Energy" is stabilized, balanced. "Extremely" Negative Homes to "Extremely" Positive Homes in the
neighborhood will be balanced.

Also, surround yourself with what nourishes
you. Brings you calming thoughts, delightful memories. Dust, Dirt, Clutter can make you
feel uneasy, overwhelmed and unsettled.
Don't hang someone else's ART on the wall,
hang yours or the kids. Use your creativity.
Why do we follow someone else's way. I
think I'll put a bed in my living room and
paint the walls PINK!

If you become "SICK" feeling at home, try
getting out of the area, out of your home
and surrounding energy. Travel to an
opposite side of town and see how you feel.
Try to use "Your" guidance when finding
a place that will help you recharge.

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Let it Snow!

Patterns followed in Nature~ Every Snowflake is different but made of the same stuff!

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New beginnings start when you're ready!

What? The Earth Reacts to our THOUGHTS !?

During this time of great disaster which killed over 150,000 of our brothers and sisters, it's a good time to reflect on how our thoughts create natural disasters. Let us be mindful of what we are thinking at all times. Collectively what are we creating for the world? Individually what are we creating for others? Be mindful of your thoughts at all times.

As ABOVE (our Heads),
So BELOW (on Earth)

Patterns follow in everything.
We Create

And so our Thoughts create the Environment in which we Live. Our collective thoughts create the Environment in which we all LIVE.

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Dance in the morning breeze, unfold your wings to the sky, and open your eyes to the wonder of a brand new day.

NEW YEAR's DETOX

Feeling a bit like a Cheeseball or Pound of Sugar? Lots of Fudge & Cookie eating this year? I always feel tired, groggyand off balance after the Holiday's. I start the New Year outby flushing out my system with lots of Spring Water, Green Tea & Lemon Water. I see a difference in about two weeks.Green tea is also rich in antioxidants. You should alwaysconsult with your physician before trying any regimen.

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Did you know?

Each disposable camera has a AA battery? Beforeyou take your film for processing, remove the paperoff the camera and keep the battery. Taking off
the paper will not expose your film and the processingcenter does not need the battery to process your film.Just be careful! Only take out the battery if the
battery has it's own compartment and is easily opened.Do not pry the camera apart because you could expose your film.Just be careful! DANG I have 12 new batteries!!! Whoa!!

Happiness Boosters

Sunlight raises levels of a brain hormone that increases feelings
of joy and contentment.
Actively seeking some sun is
especially helpful this time of
the year, when there are less
hours of day light for us to enjoy.

People who spend a few minutes
everyday looking out the window
at nature experience less stress & more happiness plus enjoy greater
overall satisfaction with their lives

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