Janna's Universe

The Phoenix Bagua Project-Day 4

2010-02-18T17:35:00.000-08:00

Today was amazing. I already feel a shift of energy within myself and my home. I woke up this morning to my son asking me if we could do push ups together. I grateful accepted his invitation and explained how I planned to do my qigong set next. He watched me intently. I made breakfast and lunch for the kids and they missed the bus. My daughter was distraught on causing the miss and when I

The Phoenix Bagua Project - Discipline and Dedication

2010-02-15T10:23:00.000-08:00

Phoenix style is Xun, one of the eight triagrams of bagua.Xun (shun): moves around curvaceously, sometimes quickly-sometimes slowly, with the ability to proceed in many directions at one time. It has the capacity to envelope and penetrate, it has a seductive nature that does not become apparent until it is too late.It has a nature of constantly advancing and retreating It is cerebral,

The Phoenix Bagua Project

2010-02-15T10:10:00.000-08:00

Greetings- I have started this project for two reasons. The first is to pass what little knowledge I have on to my children, in hopes it will help their spiritual growth. I am not attached to what they do with it, for we do not own our children, and they have their own destinies to fulfill. I am merely acknowledging my place in their lives and must offer the practice, unconditionally. Secondly, I

Q-tip Your Etheric Ears and Listen

2008-04-23T06:59:00.000-07:00

As many of you that know me personally, know that I am going through some serious trials and tribulations. I have found that prayer and a good solid relationship with God is the only way to get through any of Life's obstacles. I have frequently visited Unity North Atlanta Church which has been a purifying, opening, and motivational experience.Last Sunday morning my daughter wakes me up at 7 a.m

A Reiki Master's Journal-The Soul of the Dragon

2008-03-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

The soul of the dragon is found in it's tail. One should taste the dragon's tail. The nature of a dragon is expressed in the tail, whose nature is to swing freely. To taste the soul of the dragon is to know what it is to be free. If one is seeking to possess the tail of the dragon, one is seeking to be set free. It is important to taste the dragon's tail. To release a captured soul and set

The Great Invocation

2008-03-21T06:39:00.000-07:00

From the point of light within the mind of God, let light stream forth into the minds of men, let light descend on earth.From the point of love within the heart of God, let love stream forth into the hearts of men, may my ancestors unite in oneness with me.From the center where the will of God is known, let purpose guide the little wills of men, the purpose which the masters know and

Usui-do

2008-03-21T06:01:00.000-07:00

"The secret method of inviting good fortune.The marvelous medicine for all sicknessJust for today: Do not be angryDo not be worriedBe gratefulWork hard (on improving yourself)Be kind to others. Every morning and every night, sit in the Gassho position [hands held palm-to-palm] and speak these words out loud in your heart.For the evolution of body and soul, Usui Reiki Ryoho" - Mikao Usui, the

Perfect Parent

2008-03-07T10:13:00.000-08:00

"Your the perfect parent until you actually become one". -me

Season for Nonviolence

2008-01-30T11:58:00.000-08:00

Season for NonviolenceCarrying forth the timeless principles of nonviolent social change.-Unity North Atlanta ChurchJoint Principles of Non-ViolenceNonviolence means honoring the dignity and inherent worth of every human being.Nonviolence means believing that our lives are linked together, that what we do impacts the lives of other people. Therefore, we are responsible to and for one

Destiny and Luck

2008-01-23T12:41:00.001-08:00

BBC News January 22, 2008Maid finds boss is missing father Tran Thi Kham did not know about her father till her wedding day A Vietnamese woman who traveled to Taiwan to

Nobel Peace Prize & Congressional Gold Medal

2008-01-18T10:02:00.001-08:00

This year seams to be a powerful one for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi however the outcome is still not as favorable as all of us who love her had hoped. But she is getting the recognition she deserves and hopefully we have stirred things up enough to see some more favorable results in 2008. If you do not know about her, please educate yourself!She is the real prime minister of Burma by 80% of the vote

Khmer Rouge Experience Cafe

2008-01-17T10:35:00.000-08:00

This cafe is located near the once Khmer Rouge interrogation and torture chamber (better known as the Killing Fields) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Khmer Rouge Cafe is meant to remind the public of the genocide in 1975-1979 during Pol Pot's era. The waitresses are dressed in the local guerrillas black uniforms. Most visitors may not be able to even stomach the food as the "Khmer Rouge detainees

2008-01-15T10:26:00.000-08:00

North Atlanta Unity Church

2008-01-14T09:23:00.000-08:00

On Sunday I visited North Atlanta Unity Church. I was greeted by genuinely warm ushers who helped me find my way around the children's classes so that I was sure to get them into the right places. Once I had my children settled in I went upstairs to the congregation hall where I was greeted by more kindness. Once inside I heard beautiful songs and music with an inspiring service. They took a

Hot Donuts

2008-01-14T09:13:00.000-08:00

Yesterday the children were screaming in the car. Not for any particular reason. Just to hear themselves scream and then giggle. So I asked them to please stop screaming. Nua replied," its not me, its Hot Donuts." Then the screaming continue until I asked them to stop again. Fumiko then replied, "its not me, its Hot Donuts." Then the screaming proceeded with giggling. I finally said, "Who

Ven. Shih Ying-Fa, Abbot

2008-01-11T12:51:00.000-08:00

I emailed a Buddhist monk with a problem and this was the result (in less that 24hrs!)Dear jannaahlberg,Thank you for writing.If this is indeed a spiritual issue (and only you can know this), I'm afraid that the answer is to go back to meditation. What I was thinking was that instead of doing such a multi-layered practice as Lamrim, perhaps something a lot simpler like Vipassana or Zen or

My Birth Certificate is a State Sanctioned Lie

2008-01-11T11:56:00.000-08:00

The Uniform Adoption Act of 1994: Seeking to seal adoptee records for 99 years and to criminalize searching. Today I read an article on CNN.com about a married couple in the U.K. They are victims of a sealed adoption where they were adopted by separate families at birth. Unknowing this information they have married each other. I feel so terrible for them because now they have

Meredith Emerson

2008-01-10T10:44:00.000-08:00

Yesterday morning I heard a telephone interview on Q100 of the boyfriend of Meredith Emerson. It was completely heart breaking and painstaking. I haven't watched the news very much and was trying to avoid some of the coverage but could not stop listening to her story. My brother-n-law volunteered on the searches and viewed the condition of her body. I had spoken with my sister the night before

Reiki

2008-01-04T12:45:00.000-08:00

It has been too long since I have given or received Reiki. I really miss it, I might even go as far as saying it has been a missing link in my life and to my spirituality. I have had this empty void for a while, a void that causes depression and a sense of powerlessness. An article from the Buddhist Times (see my feed on the left side) reminded me that I have not been practicing for the last

Appreciation Prayer & Reflection Results

2008-01-03T07:28:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning and held my head and heart. I recited my appreciation prayer maybe not word for word but meaning and feeling. Prayer does not work unless you feel it and put the meaning behind the words. Let me assure everyone, doing this practice first thing in the morning really lays the foundation for your day. Last night I continued with my practice by reflecting during washing

Daily Appreciation Prayer

2008-01-02T10:26:00.000-08:00

Spirit, place me in good condition, feet, carry me to where condition is favorable, where God is taking me to, I never know. If there is a condition better than the one I am in at present, may my spirit be sure to take me there. Thank you for my strong connection to God, thank you for the guidance of my ancestors and their sacrifices. Thank you for the support of my friends and family and may

Creating Daily Habits

2008-01-02T10:03:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year 2008! My new years resolution was to set up my blog page. So here I am. The other portion of my resolution is about creating new positive daily habits. So I would like to begin with Appreciation and Reflection. It is my intention to wake up every day with a prayer about everything that I appreciate in life. For instance, that I woke up, that I was born a human being which is