How have you been doing the last few weeks? Have you been able to implement at least one of the little things we discussed previously? Here in part three, I’m giving you ten more ideas that you can work towards.
Turn the light off when you leave a room.
I live with the light task master:lol: and he has trained us well in this area. Since the day I met him he’s been a stickler for turning off the lights when you leave a room. While you’re at it, why not turn the TV off when you leave the room for an extended period of time too.
Use a lunch box, not a paper bag.
Since we live here in Arizona, I’d imagine that most of you already use an insulated lunch box. What I have noticed, is that a lot of people use a plastic bag from the grocery store. Just be sure to recycle it once you’re done using it.
Pick up litter and recycle it.
For instance, we live out in a rural area and there happens to be some people, we don’t know who, that religiously leave their box of empty beer cans on the side of the road. How do I know it’s just one person or persons? What are the odds that the exact same brand is left in the exact same quantity each time along the same road every time? So, anyway, we pick it up and recycle the aluminum cans.
Donate used books or take them in to a used book store for store credit.
There are quite a few places that will take your used books if you don’t want them any longer. Consider donating them to the library, a school or a shelter. We also have quite a few used book stores in town that you can receive credit towards the purchase of other used books you may be interested in reading.
Choose products that are environmentally friendly.
Why not try using vinegar to clean your kitchen? There are many alternative cleaning products that not only help the environment, but are better for your health too.
Think before you print.
It’s easy to just print things out and place them in a folder, or for some, a stack on the side of your desk. Consider creating email folders and labeling them with the topic of the email and place the email in the folder. Since I started doing this, my organizational skills have improved dramatically. It’s so much easier to find what I’m looking for.
Take a shorter shower.
I’ve been working on this one. Sometimes it’s just easier to wind down in a hot shower. Of course, not this time of year!
Fix leaking faucets.
You’d be amazed at how much water is lost through a teeny, tiny leak.
Clean windows with old newspapers.
Newspapers work really well!
Wipe up spills with reusable towels.
Stop using paper towels to wipe up spills. Use a towel. It’ll save you money too!
Well, I hope I’ve offered you a few ideas that you can easily implement into your routine to not only help the environment but to also save some money.
Let me know how it’s going.
You’re going to start seeing more things here on The Enlightened Blog that are focused on the local Arizona spiritual community. I’d like this blog to be known as the place to go to find out about events, classes, workshops, groups, meetings and where to shop for all things metaphysical.
In the near future, you’ll also start to see new things added to the resource page. I’ll be posting a variety of useful information including a section for those of you who are working to grow your holistic/spiritual businesses.
Today, I’ve posted a list of local stores throught metro Phoenix. I’m sure I don’t have all of them here but it’s a good start. If you know of a store that I’ve missed, let me know and I’ll add it. You’ll also be able to find this list on the tab at the top of the blog labeled “Arizona Stores”. In the future I’ll be writing special features on the stores because each one has a unique personality all of its own.
A Peace of the Universe
7000 E. Shea Blvd, Ste 1710
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: (480) 596-3755
www.apeaceoftheuniverse.com
Angels Serenity
4839 E. Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: (602) 482-0036
www.angelsserenity.com
Gypsy Trader
20811 N. Cave Creek Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85024
Phone: (602) 971-4445
www.gypsytraderarizona.com
Intuitive Development Center
11223 N. 28th Drive Bldg F, Ste 101
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone: (602) 621-4027
www.intuitivedevelopment.org
Jan Ross New Age Book & Gifts
4239 W. Thunderbird Rd Ste 2
Phoenix, AZ 85053
Phone: (602) 841-4933
www.janrossnewagebooksandgifts.com
Lavendar Moon Store & Holistic Center
14130 W. McDowell Rd, Ste A104
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Phone: (623-935-0501
www.lavendarmoonstore.com
Lightworkers Gifts
5116 W. Peoria Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
Phone: (623) 334-3393
www.lightworkersgifts.com
Storm Wisdom
3375 E. Shea Blvd, Ste A-1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 334-1204
www.stormwisdom.com
The Astrology Store
5731 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: (623) 463-6286
www.theastrologystore.com
Vision Quest Metaphysical Bookstore
2225 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: (480) 949-1888
www.visionquestbooks.com
Last week I listed ten small things you can do to make a difference to help make the planet a healthier place. How did you do? Did you implement at least one thing from the list? If you did, congratulations! If not, maybe you’ll find a few things from this week’s list you can do.
So let’s get to it!
- Plant a garden – try a container garden first
- Buy rechargeable batteries
- Put unused napkins back in their container
- Bring your own coffee cup
- Keep your car tires inflated properly (this saves on gas)
- Support local farmers click here
- Use both sides of paper when printing
- Turn your thermostat down 1 degree this summer
- Recycle your old cell phones
- Wash your clothes in cold water
My husband and I planted a garden a few months ago. It’s been quite the experience since neither of us had any idea what we’re doing. We’ve learned quite a bit about what not to do, so when we plant again for the fall, maybe I’ll share a few tips.
Let me know how you’re doing with any of the small changes you made from last week’s list.
Have a happy week! J
I’ve been thinking about the little things we can do to make our planet just a little bit healthier. Most of the time, these little things not only make a difference to our environment, but you’ll find that you’ll be keeping more of the green stuff in your wallet too.
I’ve compiled about 60 ideas of things that we can do to help out Mother Earth. I’ve decided to break them down into six parts and I’ll post a set of ten weekly. This will give you an opportunity to pick a few and implement them each week. Before you know it you’ll have made some pretty small changes that can add up to make a really BIG difference. So, here’s the first ten.
- Use cloth napkins
- Switch to energy-saving bulbs ( I did this one already)
- Hang dry your clothes (hey, before you know it, it’ll be warm enough to dry your clothes in minutes outside!)
- Make you next outfit vintage
- Pay your bills online (this one’s pretty easy)
- Just say no to plastic bags – (I’ve got about a dozen or so cloth bags that I keep in my car so I’ll have them available when I’m shopping)
- Unplug your appliances when there not being used – (this is a work in progress for me)
- Taste test a local wine
- Rediscover the library – (I love the library!)
- Switch off your computer when your not using it – This is especially a good idea when monsoon season arrives
These are just a few ideas to get you started this week. I’ve already been doing some of this things and I think I’ll try to add at least one more to my list. How about you? Will you pick one or two things you can do this week to make a difference.
Today, my friend sent me a video that tells a story showing us who we can be when we let go of our judgments and set aside our perceived differences. We have the power to help nurture others in ways we never imagined.
Although this story is about animals, it is truly a message for all us humans to remember who we are and what we are capable of doing because in truth, we are all connected and our natural instinct is to help others when needed. No agendas, no commitments, no force, just pure love.
Watch it here: cbs2
by Robin Carlton on April 5, 2009
in Events
Join award winning harpist/composer Peter Sterling for a special concert of celestial harp music inspired by beautiful visions of heavenly angels on Tuesday, April 14th at the Spiritual Enrichment Center. Peter’s unique blend of ethereal harp sounds and earthy exotic rhythms creates a true fusion of heaven and earth. To experience Peter perform is to have an unforgettable moment in time when both soul-stirring music and consciousness-altering ministry merge. You are likely to be transported into another space and time through the celestial sounds of the harp, and you can expect to be moved and inspired by the magical journey Peter takes you on through the story of his encounter with the angels.
“After your concert I went to bed that night totally besotted with energy that had blasted away three dimensional boundaries. Energy from source flooded my being with overwhelming love/joy/bliss/utter dissolution of Judy in the flow of angelic power.” Judy, Calif.
Peter’s music has been studied at Arizona State University for its effect on brain wave states. It was found that the listener entrains to Theta within moments of listening to Peter’s heavenly harp music. Theta is known as the twilight state or visionary state of awareness which enhances creativity and whole brain integration for heightened states of clarity, focus , spiritual visions, and even miraculous healings!
Peter’s music has been used with great success in the treatment of pain associated with chemotherapy. Over 3,000 of Peter’s CD’s have been given to women undergoing chemotherapy through the Crew Foundation in Pittsburgh, PA.
Peter came to the Arizona Enlightenment Center in 2007 and we sold out. We’ve been asking him to come back and he was able to finally fit us in his schedule. We don’t get too many concerts like Peter in the Valley so be sure to call now and register.
To register for the Peter’s concert call 623-882-9454.
Where: Spiritual Enrichment Center, 9754 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, Arizona
When: Tuesday, April 14th
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $17 pre-paid, $20 at the door.
To find out more about Peter visit his website at www.harpmagic.com.
Gosh, a lot has been going on this last year, wouldn’t you say? How many of you can physically feel the energy shifts taking place? For instance, have any of you been feeling some weird stuff in the last few weeks? I sure have.
Since 2000 I’ve been much more sensitive to the energy shifts taking place on our planet. During most of that time, I didn’t understand what it was, why it was happening and what to do about it.
In 2006 a friend of mine told me about a website called What’s Up On Planet Earth. The author, Karen Bishop would write several articles a month telling her readers what she “knew” about the energy shifts. At first, I didn’t really “get” what she was talking about. It took about a year or so for me to realize that what she wrote about was what I was feeling. Wow, what a relief that was.
Today, Karen has a new site www.emergingearthangels.com. You really need to visit the site to get a good understanding of who she is, why she does what she does and why she created a new website. Here are just a few things you may find interesting:
· Regularly updated messages concerning the current energies and how they may affect you
· The option to sign up to receive her most recent posts
· Excerpts of her books
· A question and answer section
Go check it out and see if it resonates with you. When I read her posts I’m still amazed at how right on she is with how I’ve been feeling the few days prior to her email. When I’m having strange physical pains, I can’t seem to get motivated, I’m just feeling yucky or I feel something is brewing out there, Karen sends out a post . Her timing is impeccable. Let me know what you think about emerging earth angels, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Watch for more resource articles like this one in the future. If you’d like to recommend a resource that you have found to be helpful, let us know about it and we’ll check it out.
At our Metaphysical Studies Group meeting this week, “Tian of Siam” spoke about what we can expect to happen as we get closer to December 21, 2012 – the “end of the Mayan Calendar.” I’m sure most of you are aware of the shifts going on in our world. There are so many signs of change that it is undeniable that SOMETHING is about to happen.
Tian of Siam
Tian told of a tribe in Thailand that lives on the water and is totally in tune with messages that the water is giving. Before the tsunami in 2004, the tribe could see the signs of what was coming, so when the time was imminent, they gathered all their people into boats and floated out to sea. The huge wave went right under them and they only experienced a fairly gentle rise in the water. All the chaos flowed right under them, and they were completely unaffected by probably the biggest tsunami in history.
What this means to us is that if we watch the signs and pay attention to them, we can be prepared to TAKE ACTION so that we will be mostly unaffected by all of the coming chaotic shifts that are predicted for our near future. We can see the signs so we can prepare and not be adversely affected.
As she said, it is Better to Plan and Prepare than to Repent and Repair!
One of the main trends to come is “relocalization.” We will be focusing more on our local communities for protection and support. We will be gathering into communities of like-minded people. (This is one of the main purposes of the Arizona Enlightenment Center.)
In the midst of all the negative predictions in the media and gloom and doom talk amongst people, are you going to succumb to the great wave of negativity? We are entering a period of darkness and the way for you to make it is to BE the Light yourself. Together we can change the frequency of the earth by raising the frequency of the thoughts that we are all putting out. All that this is is CHANGE. The negative only has the power that we give it. Prepare by getting YOUR Light stronger. You are powerful, not powerless. If you get your frequency high enough, you will move fast enough and ride the wave of change. You’ll have a GREAT time!!
To find out more about Tian visit her website: http://www.tianofsiam.com/main.html
by Robin Carlton on March 13, 2009
in Events
Do you crave sugar, chocolate or cheese? Do you find that you have sinus problems or allergies? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you just feel plain ole lazy? Do you have stiffness or pain?
Would you like to find out why? Paula Muran, Medical Intuitive, will be teaching simple yet effective ways to help you self-heal and stay healthy.
In this workshop you will learn to tune in and communicate with your body and release stress and disease. You will discover how to:
· Build a relationship with your body
· Release negative emotions using three easy steps
· Unlock the past to find physical health and spiritual freedom
Here’s a video to see Paula doing an introduction to the workshop.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009, 1:30 – 5:30pm
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Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park
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$95
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Pre-Registration is required. We accept cash, checks or credit cards. Call 623-882-9454 for directions and to register. Bring a friend and you come for $85. Register at the event for a free Medical Intuitive Session with Paula (a $300 value).
It’s been a rough year, or two, or twenty. I find myself thinking about so many things. I have so many ideas and so little time. Do I have an attention deficit disorder or what? My mind is here and then it’s there…like a roller coaster that never stops. I’m having a hard time focusing on just one thing. Come to think about it, I’ve always had a hard time focusing on just one thing at a time. Ugghh!
I’ve realized the best remedy for lack of focus is to write. Write it down.
It doesn’t matter what it is. The grocery list, the “to do” list, chores to get done, who to call, and the most important one, ideas.
Do you find that you have a great idea and one minute later… poof, it’s gone? Have you thought to yourself “hey, I need to look this up on the internet”, finished whatever it was you were doing, went to your computer, brought up the Google page and completely forgot what it was you were going to do? Well, you’re not alone.
All I can say is that it takes work to focus on one thing at a time. We live in a world where multi-tasking seems to be a common attribute among most people. I’m ready to stop the madness. I’m tired of having 25 unfinished projects sitting on my desk, handling each one as they become a big fat fire.
So, the last several weeks I’ve been focusing on focusing. I’m working on breaking the bad habit of going from one project to the next project, only to start a new one. I even kept a record of what I did for a whole week just to prove to myself that I actually get things done. Yea, whatever, all that did was show me that I don’t get anything done. Well, no more! I choose to focus. That’s why I wrote this article, to focus on writing.
Update
Since deciding that I was going to focus on one thing until I got it done I’m happy to report that I had a major accomplishment, I launched this blog. And, I finished another project. I completed the About Page here on The Enlightened Blog.com. Check it out. It only took me several months! Two completed projects in one month! Oh my gosh! I’m on a roll.
So, what about you? Are you focusing on your projects and getting things done? If not, tell me what you’re going to do to get your stuff done. And if you are one of “those” people who is super organized and getting your stuff done, tell me how you do it.