Each one of us struggles with weight, body image and health at some point in our life. There is no one size fits all cure for everyone as staying balanced is a fine interplay between the mind, body and spirit. We found the following article on a woman’s path to weight loss and think it beautifully exemplifies the above components.
Weight and Health
July 13th, 2010Beautiful words about your role in the Oil Spill clean up
July 4th, 2010This is a beautiful channeling of Gaia by the Council of Love about what we can do in regards to the oil spill in the Gulf. We don’t share these often but this one was quite moving…
This is the audio of today’s channeling with the Council of Love. Gaia speaks to each of our hearts about stepping forward and being the Love, as well as expressing our love and commitment to her. Each of us needs to step forward and be the voice for our beloved planet – to keep the healing of Gaia front and center until the tipping point of the collective of humanity is reached, at which time healing will be instantaneous.
To this end this Sunday night’s peace meditation (9PM wherever you are) will be a vehicle for each of us to reach out to EVERY person on the planet’s higher self and ask them to step forward and declare their love for Gaia. Please join us – all you need to do is show up.
To listen to the channeling: http://channelings.counciloflove.com/cc070310.mp3
Gulf Oil Spill Hero
June 26th, 2010We don’t get much into world news here on this site but were moved upon seeing the following video on the Gulf Oil Spill. The speaker, Kindra Arnesen, is a beautiful soul speaking the truth from her heart. This is how more people need to act these days in all areas of their lives. Speaking the truth and keeping one’s word are the two most valuable resources any of us can have in this day and age.
The Doors
June 18th, 2010The following may seem a little off topic, but here we go. A very large part of our business is book selling even though you see only a small portion of it here on our Cool Cribs Lifestyles site. Our inventory is 5,000 titles and growing and we soon hope to have a dedicated book selling website so you will be able to see all the wonderful books we love to carry. Though our primary focus is spiritual, metaphysical and occult books, we also buy collectible books at various venues we go to, such as book auctions. We just wanted to share this sweet email we received from a customer about a First Edition Doors book we had for sale…
I saw a knock off group of the The Doors in LA back in 1995, and they debued at The Whiskey A GoGo , yep right off Hollywood & Vine, exact same place the original group played. Little stage, small room with balcony, it was jammed with people, standing room only. A soothsayer came out first and blessed the room, piped in smoke, lights down real low and out walked “Jim Morrison” he looked just like him! Thru the night all the songs, crowds were swaying and it was a blast. Took me back to the 60s. As I fell in love with a girl, and the Doors were ‘our group’. Hell they were everyone’s group back then.
Too bad the Jim ended it, world hasn’t been the same without him. What a talent! My son is an accomplished guitarist, and now while putting together his first rock band realizes how important it is to have a lyricist and singer. One of the most difficult positions to fill.
Thanks for your info…
Customer praise
June 14th, 2010We really love what we do and are so happy to hear from our beloved customers. Here are two recent comments we received on orders we would like to share with you…
“Thanks so much for getting my order to me so quickly! It’s exactly as explained and a great book. I will definitely order from you again, as I am always searching for interesting books and things.” Liz, New York
“Thank you for and excellent transaction. Not many transaction’s run smoothly these day’s so i was very pleased. Thank you and I look forward to do business with you again soon, thank you so much!! Book was secured to cardboard wrapped in air bubble shipping material, very pleased!!” Daniel, Australia
“This book finally miraculously arrived today. If you put on the wrong zip code, like I did, you might as well send it to another country. Thank you for this book. I can hardly believe that an out of print book can be in such perfect condition. This has more than exceeded my expectations. Let me know where I can express my opinion so Alibris buyers can see what good service and truly new books you provide.”
Thanks again,
Michael B.
To brighten your day…
June 12th, 2010These two dogs are more than just best friends, they share a rare bond.
Ellie, a young King Charles cavalier spaniel in England, is almost completely blind. While her owner and a local animal organization are working to raise money for a vision-restoring operation, a German shepherd named Leo has taken matters into his own paws, and is protecting and guiding her.
“Ellie has cataracts on both eyes and is only aware of shadows,” explains Jean Spencer, manager of Rochdale’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in an interview with the Manchester Evening News. “But Leo, who’s an absolutely massive dog, has become her eyes. It’s touching to watch them together. She follows him around and snuggles up to him.”
Ellie was part of a litter of five puppies rescued from harsh conditions by the RSPCA, says Julie Lander, an RSPCA volunteer and Leo and Ellie’s owner. “As well as having cataracts, Ellie’s eye muscles haven’t developed as they should have as she’d been kept in the dark. The puppies had no light or heating. I felt so sorry for her when she arrived, and knew she’d need a special home. But I also knew she would be all right with Leo, as he just loves little dogs and they took to one another straight away,” Lander tells the Manchester Evening News.
Lander goes on to explain how Leo’s almost 90 pounds of bulk helps keep his new charge safe. “I take them for walks in the park and Leo guides Ellie around. He is so protective and herds the more boisterous dogs away from her,” Julie says.
No one has commented on whether Leo can actually tell that Ellie is disabled or if he is caring for her based solely on her size. If Ellie’s problem is ever fixed, it will be interesting to see whether she will continue to share the same bond with Leo.
Although they already have had at least one fundraiser, the RSPCA does not yet have enough money to pay for Ellie’s operation. If you would like to donate, go to www.rspca-rochdale.org.uk.
Full Moon Today
April 28th, 2010From Nancy Ogren…
SCORPIO FULL MOON – APRIL 28TH
The Sun moved into the earth sign of Taurus last Tuesday, and tomorrow will be opposite the Full Moon in Scorpio, a water sign. We find Mercury retrograde at the same degree as the Sun in Taurus, which means we are looking at many areas of our lives with questions that will need to be answered, but that may wait until after May 11, as we see what our own bigger picture has to offer. Above all, be patient with your urgent ideas and changes, and remember that it’s your value system that matters the most through all of these shifts. The Sun and Mercury trine Pluto, (a good thing), urging us to gather and share new or expanded information. We can reform and reframe our assumptions, and know we will be finding a new path of discovery.
With this Scorpio Full Moon we are being asked if we are able to overcome the fear of the unknown and move gracefully into trust and acceptance of what’s possible for us, rather than where the struggle is around our next steps. We have a chance with this Full Moon to look into our own subconscious with a bright light of truth and know what we can depend on to carry us forward, and what parts of the old pictures must be released. What is next for you on your path? Know that the more you move past the fears, the brighter the light is to guide and support you in any effort. I also want to remind you that Scorpio is the only sign with three symbols: the scorpion, the phoenix, and the eagle! We all move through each of these symbols over a lifetime, so at least agree to be in the rebirth stage of the phoenix for now, and knowing that the eagle is just there ahead, waiting to show you his vision!
Look up to the sky, this moon is breathtaking!
Nancy O.
New author added - Laura Knight-Jadczyk!
April 25th, 2010We have recently added the books of a new author to our offerings - Laura Knight-Jadczyk - quite an interesting woman.
She takes a more scientific approach to channeled information and presents the world in a very unique way. For instance, she is the first person we have heard smash the idea the Ouija board is anything more than a tool to be used. How many people do you know who think it’s evil and full of bad stuff? We certainly did and have broken more than one board in half. She explains how many cultures in the past used similar boards to access information outside of themselves - be it themselves in the future, like the Cassiopaeans are to her, or another entity speaking to the person.
She has a great body of work behind her with something like ten+ books and The Secret History of the World and How to Get Out Alive has quickly become one of our best sellers since adding it to our inventory.
Here is a fascinating 2 1/2 hour interview with her done by Kerry Cassidy from Project Camelot. The setting is in her French chateau and is most definitely worth watching. During the last 15 minutes of the presentation, she presents some information about the potential benefits of smoking, which will certainly make you think twice.
Ringing Cedars Faux Pas & Parasites
April 20th, 2010What is that saying…the shoemaker’s son doesn’t have shoes? Or, something to that effect. The point being you can sell something all day yet not follow the principles of what you are selling. This is exactly what has happened with one of the suppliers of one of our best selling products - our beloved Ringing Cedars books!
It’s no different than what happens in many well meaning organizations, sadly. I remember being part of the Farmer’s Market committee in San Rafael, California, where the Board members would have fights over which organic farmers were allowed. The same thing with many Animal Shelters. Board members got their egos involved instead of focusing on the main goal - to care for wounded and orphaned animals.
The Ringing Cedars publisher is run by a mom and pop outift and the mom sadly acts like the Wicked Witch of the West instead of a business woman selling wonderful, magical books. From Day 1, the staff here would shake their heads at the antics this woman pulled. Some people really shouldn’t be in business, and this is one of those people. We were delighted when they automated their ordering system so we did not have to talk to this woman but she recently popped up from the dead again in full terror force.
What leaves us shaking our heads is how can anyone involved with publishing such wonderful beautiful material be so mean, nasty and unkind? That is the oddest conundrum of them all and is also probably why we sell so many of these books - people are attracted to our light and love. We suspect we are one of the largest resellers of this material too buying about $22,000 worth of product last year alone yet this woman actually called us “Parasites” today. Can you believe that?
Well, yes we are parasites if the definition includes lovingly shipping the books Priority Mail to all corners of the globe from Australia, Greece, Hong Kong and Thailand. Oh, our last beloved Thailand customer runs the most beautiful holistic retreat center where he espouses the material in these books!
Yes, we are parasites if that means shipping the books to small towns around the country in Montana, Kentucy and New York State. We love when people like Wendy from Maine call to thank us for providing this wonderful material in her small town.
Yes, we are parasites if that means we take time to talk to our customers about the most appropriate selections for their path.
Yes, we are parasites if we find joy and beauty in sharing stories with our customers about the light evoked after reading any of the 9 books or watching any of the 7 DVDs, such as the following feedback:
“I received the Ringing Cedar books (to Australia) in excellent condition. I am nearly finished Book 3. I feel different when I read them; that’s probably why I find it hard to put the book down. May God bless you abundantly. Monika”
Hell yes, we are gladly parasites if it includes all that!
Shame on that woman. Shame on her.
It’s o.k. though, our business continues to rock and roll and grow and grow, so we would be happy to purchase the U.S. publishing rights of the Ringing Cedars material from them. Give us a jingle-ling-ling.
I wonder if the wonderful Editor, Dr. Leonid Sharshkin, who gives talks around the world about the Anastasia material, knows about the antics within the publishing house?
New Moon with lots of spark - Nancy Ogren
April 15th, 2010Each New and Full Moon, we receive a powerful download of evolutionary energy, focalized by the planets, stars, and galaxies. Their specific frequencies of light stimulate the pineal gland, associated with the “third eye,” often called the seat of the soul. On a physical level, the pineal gland regulates circadian rhythms (sleep, sex, aging); on a metaphysical level, the pineal gland operates as a cosmic GPS, locating our consciousness in time, space, and dimension.
This New Moon transduces the initiatory energy of Aries. This is the first sign of the zodiac, the sign of new directions, new goals, and new expressions of the divine. It requires us to have “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind” – to observe without preconception or prejudice, to be curious rather than critical, to be open and willing to be surprised.
Mercury takes its second turn retrograde this year on April 17 at 12º Taurus, retracing its steps to 2º Taurus and turning direct on May 11. Because of this retrograde, Mercury will be in Taurus for more than two months (from April 2 to June 9), doubling his usual transit time through the second sign. Retrograde periods are times to rethink, redesign, and release whatever is not working. In Taurus, Mercury asks us to reconsider our priorities, reexamine our lifestyle, and realign with our essential values.
Chiron enters Pisces for the first time this century on April 19, where it remains until 2019. The last time the archetype of the Wounded Healer moved through the twelfth sign was 1960-69; the decade of JFK and MLK, LSD and Flower Power, the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam, civil rights and antiwar protests. Chiron joins Jupiter and Uranus in Pisces, emphasizing the need to make peace – with ourselves, each other, and the Great Mystery.
The hard drives of humanity are being reformatted. Let go of whatever is no longer enlivening, supportive, or sustainable. Trust your intuition. Follow your heart. Consider: “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” (Alvin Toffler)
Just know that you are really working on how you might best do things quite a bit differently, given even half a chance, so stay in there, and keep trusting your own personal potential both practically and spiritually, because with all these changes, we are even more likely to see that light that we knows is guiding us all!!
Nancy
Nancy Ogren
