Indholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2021 #236 i Odyssey Magazine

I celebrate the beauty of Nature through my paintings. Capturing light is everything. It is the light I remember most about any scene. It is my Inspiration. The light's elusive quality can transform a figure or a landscape in a matter of seconds. I strive to convey that sense of place by capturing its fleeting magic. I am inspired by Nature in all its forms." Dream Landscape Inspired by Nature “It is my intention when creating a painting that it touches the viewer’s Soul and in turn lifts their Spirit" -Di Drawing her inspiration primarily from the beauty of the natural world, South African artist, Diane Erasmus, has emerged as one of the most innovative and creative painters of her generation. Her vivid and colouristically inventive landscapes and seascapes are…

Community - Wavelength Whether or not the reader is familiar with Lewis Carrol's whimsical poem, published in 'Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There' 150 years ago, matters not. The opening verse came to me with a chuckle on waking after an introspective self-analysis prompted by a verbal confrontation I had had the previous night with a fellow resident in the foyer of the sectional title block where we both live. Everyone, on entering the building - including residents - is expected to abide by the Covid-19 safety house rules which require us to keep our masks on, practise social distancing, sanitise our hands and have our temperatures taken by the security guard on duty. I automatically go through this pandemic ritual, which takes at the most a…

We live in a world where each of us is conditioned in a certain way, be it the way we were brought up, religious teachings or life events that made us believe that we should 'be' in a certain way in society. The last two years have certainly been a journey of selfdiscovery, self-understanding and self-love for me. It all started when the organisation I worked for at the time suggested that we should be taking a self-developmental test called the Enneagram, to understand ourselves better, but also to gain a better understanding of our colleagues. The outcome resulted in a realisation that I had no idea who I was. I was living to other people's expectations, ideas and opinions. I had no selfesteem and was always the last one…

Feature: Wealth in 2022 ASK KIKI THEO: Money Alchemist, Transformational Facilitator and Author, kiki@moneyalchemy.com | https://www.kikitheo-wealthworks.com/ Q HOW DO I LET GO OF MY FEAR OF MONEY? HOW DO I TRANSFORM MY FEARS AROUND MONEY AND WEALTH?" HOW DO I CHANGE MY BELIEF SYSTEMS? A Fear and money are inextricably linked. We fear not having money, as much as we fear having it. We generally refuse to speak about money, even to those closest to us. We try to avoid looking at money, so we do not budget or face our debt. We even avoid the very word money, preferring to talk of abundance or wealth. Money is not everything, we say, and it does not buy happiness. But the fear remains, so we dress it in respectable labels, trying…

Spiritual Living ""… In this day and age of technology and ideology, it is essential that you create something with your hands. To do so is to experience how the world works at its most fundamental level. We have to put away our theories and learn from the very things that ideologues have typically wanted to control or remake to fit their ideology: The body. For, contrary to the view of many intellectuals, the body is not something that can be neglected in favour of the intellect. Nor, contrary to the view of many spiritual teachers, is the body a kind of used car, meant merely to drive our soul around from A to B. The body matters. It is through the body that we experience the world and, as…

It is a beautiful fantasy to imagine healing to be completely uplifting, motivational, inspirational and consistent, but the reality of it all is that healing is very - well - messy. It reminds me of an old song about a forgotten rag doll on a compost heap - dull and dreary as she was, her faults made her all the more beautiful and so do our scars. Ourjourney is our own personal hell and our experience of heaven, as we may sometimes experience an extreme rollercoaster ride - our hands flailing as we scream at the top of our lungs, feeling fear in the pits of our bellies, but we may find that, by the end of it all, we experience elation and an energy buzzes through us with new…

Spiritual Living You can’t find your way through. You feel stuck paralysed. Things aren't clear because of the veil of selfdoubt. We all know how this feels. If we remove only the top of a weed, leaving the root, it will grow again. So let's understand self-doubt, making the root conscious. When we experience self-doubt, it can feel like endless fearbased questioning, imposter syndrome, hesitating before taking action, making decisions, wondering about our feelings and identity. • Stepping onto a stage, with heart beating fast and dry mouth because self-doubt has a grip; • Wanting to grow a conscious abandoned business, but staring at the flickering cursor on your screen, procrastinating, failing to take decisive consistent action; • Arguing with a loved one about self-doubts and being left with a…

"Hey Mom, it's your fault I have these fat thighs!" Oh no, dear, that's your great-granny's fault! Really Mom? And why do you say that?' 'Well, let me explain my dear.' "DNA is not just our genetic code which makes us unique. If you think about it, our DNA is made up of aspects of all who have gone before us." 'Wow, Mom! How many people are in our family tree?' "If we count you as generation 1, your father and me as generation 2, granny and grandpa, ouma and oupa as generation 3, then just going back 15 generations means you could have aspects of over 16 000 people in your genetic make-up." "That's mind-boggling Mom! So, how does that link my pearshaped figure to great-granny's large hips?" "Hmmm,…

There are these subtle moments that come to us in Nature, moments of primordial oneness when life reveals its wholeness. These are blessings that are not to be missed, intercessions of the sacred. We experience the oneness of Nature when the head is free from the tyranny of cascading thoughts and there is an inner receptivity that allows a glimpse of the world as it really is. This transcendent state reveals a unity that pervades everything and it is good and true and beautiful. It is in these glimpses of unity that I have seen Nature's unveiled form and known first-hand that She is intrinsically mystical. Looking upon Her face reveals a secret weaving of the holy alliance between matter and spirit. She is an awe inspiring reflection of the…

Seychelles' natural beauty has fascinated travellers for centuries, with its many islands, numerous of which still slumber in their original, pristine state, which offer unique travel options for the eco-savvy traveller and great diversity besides. Look no further for why Seychelles should be the dream destination in which to commune naturally with nature and have an ultimate reconnection with self in a luxurious sanctuary of solitude. Out of the 115-island archipelago, no two islands are the same. Every island has its own hidden gem, must-see attractions, beautiful beaches and not-to-miss experiences. Sustainable accommodation The growing number of elegant hotels, comfortable apartments, luxurious resorts and authentic guest-houses can cater to whatever your taste or budget. With modern infrastructure, amenities and great entertainment, whether you are a solo traveller, a couple, or…

When the paediatrician first placed my new-born child on my chest, a rush of love was soon replaced with the overwhelming weight of responsibility. We study law, drama, journalism, computer science and a host of other occupations, but not parenthood. Suddenly I had a new career. A career for which I had neither degree nor diploma. I leaped into parenting with loads of idealism and a considerable lack of practical skills. My kids were never going to eat sweets. They were going to be brilliant, empathetic, and radically uplift the world … It would have helped enormously if I'd been aware of different parenting styles and if I'd understood our children's strengths and challenges. Like most parents, we did the best we could with the resources we had. Although nothing…

“Odyssey Magazine is about an adventure in more conscious living. Its name signifies a quest, a journey of exploration and discovery… the open-endedness of the inner journey.” Editor 1984-2001 ODYSSEY MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 1999, PAGE 27 "The spiral symbolises the journey of the soul and the evolution of consciousness. As depicted by the spiral, it is an open-ended journey of inner exploration. The spiral both emerges from and returns to the Source. In the spiral journey of the soul there is a going forth and a return, an involution and an evolution. In the evolutionary process the soul takes material form: It incarnates and becomes involved in experiencing the world of matter, or maya. In the evolutionary process it returns 'home' to the world of spirit. This going forth and return…

Summary natural integrative holistic approach: The natural, integrative holistic treatment options are aimed at improving energy metabolism inside the heart's cells as well as blood supply to the heart, while simultaneously facilitating the welcoming releasing and surrendering of suppressed emotional and mental energy. Heart attacks and heart health risks: A thorough heart health risk evaluation should form part of everybody's yearly preventative medical examination, whether or not you have symptoms or a positive family history. Do the usual listed screening tests but be sure to include C-reactive protein (inflammation marker), homocysteine, Vit D, and exertion ECG. On the physical level We always associate chest pain with heart attacks and for good reason, but it's not the whole story - especially for women. While chest pain is the most common symptom…

Feature: Health in 2022 Do you awaken in the morning refreshed and ready to go? Sufficient sleep is critical to our health and is the body's time to repair, rejuvenate and prepare for the next day. Unfortunately many people get far less sleep than they need. Sleeplessness is a quite common problem but, when it starts to become chronic, it becomes a big burden. As a result, individuals suffer from excessive daytime fatigue or sleepiness, low motivation and energy, poor concentration and an inability to stay focused, irritability, predisposition to illness and many other negative side effects, such as poor quality of life, unexplained depression and anxiety, mood changes that can't be explained, gastrointestinal symptoms and even lack of coordination, which can lead to errors and accidents. Insomnia is often…

The pressures of a busy and stressful modern life, the challenge of ongoing relationships and marriage, as well as bringing up children, even without full working lives, presents an enormous strain on individuals and couples. Intimacy is often reduced to having sex as a kind of sleeping pill at night, resulting in a quick release of tension and a general feeling of emptiness. The principles of our performanceorientated society have forced their way into the bedroom, resulting in more and more men and women experiencing sexual difficulties. Literature teaching sexual techniques and a variety of sexual positions or sexual diversions, do not in themselves seem to hold the key to sexual or relationship fulfilment. We seem to chase one thrill after the other, one orgasm after the other, or, for…

Clinical Casebook “Music is an art that goes well beyond science Proof can be found in the huge amount of studies that have been carried out through the world based on music therapy and the important results achieved It is no surprise that much has been written about the power of the arts, from ancient times to the present. On the one hand we are intrigued by what the arts offer us - on the other hand, we sometimes forget that the arts are innate within us - they are indeed our birthright for the discovery and expression of a more creative and meaningful life. Although there are specific and hard-earned skills associated with playing music and making art, these approaches are only part of an unfolding story, which taps…

With vulture numbers continuously declining across their range, collaborations and multifaceted approaches are becoming more important in order to safeguard existing populations. Breeding endangered species in captivity is a conservation tool to protect species' genetics and boost dwindling wild populations. Since 2007, VulPro has spearheaded vulture conservation across the continent and worked throughout the globe on critical vulture research projects. In 2011, VulPro's Cape Vulture breeding programme began, with the intention of releasing all parent-reared offspring back into the wild. The programme has grown to now include four other African vulture species. Detroit Zoo, based in Michigan, USA, has long championed vulture conservation and education through maintaining African vultures in its collection. After several years of planning, permitting and preparations, finally one Lappet-faced Vulture and four Hooded Vultures from Detroit…

With ALani's TantaLising Treats DELICIOUSLY DETOXING LIGHT LUNCH Slowing down after the festivities sometimes puts a damper on the excitement you experience throughout December, mostly because we always think we need to detox. But what if I told you that you could still enjoy a fabulously tasting meal and detox at the same time? Pairing natural diuretic parsley with mineral-rich sea vegetables, is a win for sure! While both are amazing at controlling high blood pressure, parsley encourages the body to excrete sodium and water, assisting the kidneys with cleansing, aka detox. Sea vegetables, such as arame and hijiki, contain a compound fucoidan, which assists in cleansing cells and blood. Because of the high mineral levels found in sea vegetables, you will be happy to know that they also promote…

Crystals and massage. Massage helps to loosen tense muscles, release toxins and promotes healing of the physical body. The essential oils that are used during massage promote a sense of wellbeing and relaxation. Adding crystals to the massage would only deepen, enhance and amplify the effects of the massage. Crystals are a very powerful source of high vibrational energy that can be used to assist in releasing negative energies as well as protecting the energy field. Each crystal has its very own unique vibration and they assist in deep healing of not only the body, but the mind and the spirit too. Tumbled / polished smooth crystals can be used to massage certain areas of the body that are stressed, or the entire body can be massaged. Massage does not…

Neurocoaching is a part of natural health (including physical health - as our physiology can be reshaped by our thoughts) and mental health (including emotional fitness). In this natural healing modality neurocoaching techniques, tools and neuro-behavioural change models, of change are all evidence-based and can generate positive, lasting results that can be measured. Often traditional coaching is when the unconscious self and emotions block or inhibit a positive outcome. Yet neuroscience has now proven that making an emotional connection is the key enabler in the process of changing behaviour. Odyssey Magazine set out to find out more about neurocoaching in the local context and met with Kim Everitt of the NeuroCoach Institute to explore this ground-breaking modality including the mBraining and the mBIT technique. In a quest to explore the…

1. YOU ATTRACT YOUR THOUGHTS Thoughts are energy. When you tap into a thought it doesn't meant that it is yours to start with: Thoughts don't really belong to you. Imagine your mind as a radio, receiving broadcasts from a station you are tuned to, and you will get this idea. When we hold on to our thoughts and identify with them, believe that they are the whole reality, we run the risk of stopping the flow for other opportunities, inspiration or information available in the 'Universal Mind'. It is like closing the door to thoughts passing by and preventing them from resonating with us because our attention is 'inwards', like keeping your radio always tuned to the same station. You can no longer 'hear' and respond to the Universe,…

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Florida have developed a sensor that could diagnose a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, according to a recent study. Currently, it takes health care professionals hours to diagnose a heart attack. Initial results from an echocardiogram can quickly show indications of heart disease, but to confirm a patient is having a heart attack, a blood sample and analysis are required. Those results can take up to eight hours. "The current methods used to diagnose a heart attack are not only time intensive, but they also have to be applied within a certain window of time to get accurate results," said Pinar Zorlutuna, the Sheehan Family Collegiate Professor of Engineering at Notre Dame and lead author of the…

Feature: Health in 2022 Healthy sleep helps our bodies to repair, recover and heal. Our circadian rhythm (CR) is our natural and internal process or biological clock that regulates our sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. Our body, including our mind, brain and emotions, operates in conjunction with our CR. We normally feel more alert during the daylight hours and less so at night, even for people who work nightshifts or who consider themselves as 'night owls'. Our CR is negatively impacted by stress, late nights, blue light, lack of routine, meal-times and body temperature. This is why so many people who are overwhelmed and stressed also struggle to sleep. Light is the most important factor controlling the CR. It is important to avoid distractions and screens before…

Discover the Miracle in You Demographic change, digitalisation and, of course, the Covid-19 crisis are dramatically changing the way our world works, from the way we communicate and consume to the way we have felt, our previous approach to life and to our vision, values and projects. Right now it is time for us to activate our power and together create the world we desire. A world full of peace, joy and miracles! A miracle is the change in your own consciousness; the shift from fear, illness, guilt, anger, insecurity to LOVE - and that is nothing that happens by chance or outside of yourself. You can actively influence it! If you show up for yourself, the universe pours tons of support over you. That is the law of cause…

Do you aim to BE YOU each day? Many people around the world wake up each day with one aim in mind, to be ourselves. Dressing the way we want, wearing our hair the way we want and stepping out into the world, hoping our inner-self will miraculously align with the outside world. As much as we try not to, we find ourselves wondering what others will think of us, thus beginning an internal struggle of thoughts, feelings and emotions. These thoughts and emotions take over while we try as hard as possible to maintain being true to ourselves. Yet, no matter how hard we try to stop believing these thoughts genuinely belong to us, they seem to take precedence. Soon, we are comparing ourselves to others, acting, talking and…

While most cancer deaths (60 per cent) are among black South Africans, only 10 per cent are registered as stem cell donors. "This has devastating consequences," says Jane Ward, Deputy Director of the SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR). "Each year, an estimated 4 000 new cases of blood disorders, such as leukaemia and lymphoma occur in South Africa. For most patients, the best chance of a cure is a bone marrow transplant, also termed a stem cell transplant. "Only about 2.8 per cent of black leukaemia patients referred to the SABMR who require a stem cell transplant and haven't secured a match within their family are lucky enough to find an unrelated donor match. Sadly, the remainder go without a transplant and eventually succumb to the disease. Some of them…

We are all in an invisible war that is creating fear and deep-seated trauma in both adults and children. Therefore, we need to understand what trauma is and how our 'fight and flight' response works. When we are traumatised, our primal brain kicks in within nanoseconds and typically takes us into one of two responses, being fight or flight. The fight response being an expression of anger and flight the expression of fear. These instinctive human responses kick in to keep us safe. But of course, in this modern world, we are not running away from bulls and bears or other ferocious animals. We are dealing with a myriad of external forces, some being invisible viruses, or perhaps growing up with angry fathers or overstressed single mothers. When we are…

Dear Reader, It is with the greatest joy and happiness that I present to you this General Angel Reading. As a strong believer in the Angelic Realm, through personal experience and the magic of the beauty that surrounds this metaphysical world, I've used my own self-styled Angels Nine Directional Spread. The Sacral Chakra predominates as the central guide throughout this spread. A profoundly clairvoyantperson whose thoughts are uppermost through intuition can trust what is seen in the mind's eye or through physical sight, which helps with guidance concernina career or even a journey. Chakras predominate and this relates to health issues and the journey could be the journey taken to seek out a Reiki professional to clear and balance the chakras. The chakras specifically indicated are the Solar Plexus, whereby…