Indholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2023 #242 i Odyssey Magazine

Who has not had the experience of getting a sudden windfall? A tax rebate is received, a long-forgotten loan or policy pays out, a sudden bonus or dividend is declared, there is salary increase. Often there is a huge surge in business. A record month, a large new client, some or other unexpected expansion in the wealth flow. Then what happens? Nine times out of 10, this big influx of money gets dissipated. It seems to disappear mysteriously, almost immediately, just as miraculously as it got there. Unforseen expenditure emerges. From somewhere. It's always something justifiable and just as unexpected as the windfall. The geyser may burst, the car breaks down, you couldn't resist a fancy new water restructuring device, or a Rolex. One way or another, the excess money…

Wisdom Well Dialogues The Power of Belief “I need to make more money,” my mind begged on a typical start to Monday morning, facing end-of-the-month bills, tough decisions and nightmare to-do lists. When my mind spins, it feels impossible to see clearly. I'll bet you know what I mean. I need to tune in to wisdom, to meditate. “No. You don't have time,” my mind argued. But I knew better. I knew that even squeezing 20 minutes out of my day to find inner wisdom was always worth it. So I dragged myself to a comfortable chair, notebook and pen ready, to send the bucket of my question, deeper than the surface noisy torture chamber mind, to find the clear inner wealth of wisdom. Knowing that it's almost impossible to access…

Good Reads “… when work wants 100 per cent of you, when your family always needs more, when your bank statements scream at you, when time races away from you, when your body feels like a tired, old machine badly in need of a service and you aren't sure how to keep going… Where do you begin? How can you recognise, tame and direct the warring beasts within and without? Building upon the foundations of self-awareness and reflection, Sue Fuller-Good guides you through honest, powerful exploration to find wellbeing in all aspects of your life. This empowers you to decide upon and design your own future, your own way of living in your sweet spot. Honest, vulnerable, powerful, personal stories, insights from the latest scientific research, practical tips and techniques…

Food Korean Kimchi Ingredients • 3-8 pounds Chinese cabbage • 2 bunches of spring onions –Trim off the roots • 2-3 large peeled and thinly julienned carrots • ½ cup Himalayan salt • ½ cup Korean red pepper (chilli) powder * Alternatives if not locally available • 15-20 cloves garlic peeled • 12-15 cm peeled and roughly chopped ginger • 1 tablespoon fish sauce • Unsweetened apple juice • 4 tablespoons white miso paste Optional You can also add chopped red pepper (capsicum) for colour. Best alternatives for Korean Chilli Powder (Gochugaru) • Chipotle Powder. • Cayenne Pepper. • Paprika. • Gochujang. Gochujang paste is often available at: Woolworths, Faithful to Nature, Dischem and well-stocked health shops Method • Cut the Chinese cabbage in half along the length then in half…

“Food Glorious Food is a thoroughly researched exploration of the holistic meaning and healing of obesity. Jacob's magnum opus journeys the reader through the vast landscape that hosts humanity's relationship with food, within the underbelly of the unconscious, the personal, the interpersonal and the transpersonal. The real and symbolic meaning of food in current and ancient rituals and ceremonies, fairy tales and folklore is presented, highlighting our evermorphing beauty, health and social standing standards. This tour-de-force is required reading for weight-loss practitioners and for those ready for sustained healing of complex relationships with food. Weight loss is not only about calories!” Dr Makgati Mokwena In the last century food has become a multibilliondollar industry, resulting in the world's population becoming fatter and fatter. This has led to rapidly growing cases…

Spotlight on Ozone Following in the footsteps of Dr. Charles Lindner, in 1948 Dr. William Turska of Oregon began to inject ozone intravenously. Five years later, Dr. Hans Wolff revealed a new therapy wherein blood was extracted from the patient and treated with oxygen and ozone and then reintroduced into the patient to cure a variety of diseases. Known as major autohemotherapy (MAH), this technique still used today resulted in a split in the ozone therapy community. A large percentage of the doctors adopted the MAH technique, while other doctors continued using the DIV or direct intravenous method. When done correctly, both therapies are safe, but because of egos and misinformation many people who use the MAH method denigrate the DIV method, wrongly suggesting that it leads to death. This…

Food We thought we would give you some inspiration as stone fruit is in season May to October Stone Fruit Superfood Salad Bowl Salad Bowl Ingredients 6 South African plums 2 South African peaches or nectarines 100g fine green beans, trimmed and halved 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 1 medium carrot, grated 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced 2 handfuls of young spinach leaves 100g red cabbage, shredded 1 medium beetroot, peeled and grated 80g plain cashew nuts 2tsp sesame seeds Dressing 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook's tip: For extra protein top with tofu. Method Halve and pit the plums and peaches or nectarines, then slice them. Blanch the fine beans in boiling water for 3-4…

LIVE CHANNELING AT THE KWAZULUSPIRIT FESTIVAL 22 JULY 2023 @ 14:30 I AM Kuthumi, and I come forward upon the Rays of Love and Wisdom to greet and gift unto thee a blessing of awakening. Dearly beloved beings of the light, the dimmer and the brighter, for beloved ones, it is all Light! We deliver a message of inspiration and hope extended through the frequency of Love. Feel this, as you open yourself up to embrace the Love extended to you from All That Is. The essence of light and dark is a topic for intense discussion which we shall touch on over time. You recently experienced two eclipses. For this discourse, your sun is the essence of light and energy that brings forth its magnificent vibrational frequency to enhance…

Conscious Parenting Many children suffer from a condition that is classified as Attention Deficit Disorder ADD or ADDHD. Parents are often bewildered by the responses of teachers and peers to their over active and exuberant child whose unruly behaviour both in and out of the classroom is seen to be problematic. Fathers characteristically seem to be most sensitive to the negativity that is associated with their child’s behavioural disorder and often seek to distance themselves from the situation as far as possible. The medical profession is frequently quick to prescribe Ritalin as a solution that is, “cheap, proven and effective.” Mothers on the other hand, who generally have a closer connection with their children, are not always convinced that this is the best and only solution. Understanding a child’s condition…

Community This morning I walk in the mountains. I feel like abandoning life, beating a path of rugged undulations into the mountain, to erase the outside and explore the vast, empty wilderness inside this dark and fertile void of my being. The morning mist descends, sinking gracefully below the mountain peaks that rise above it like guardians. It embraces the early morning silence as it diffuses the light of the sun's rays and subdues the echoes of the birds' morning symphony in the valley forest. As the winter sun ascends with grace, spilling its radiant light over the land, it casts warm, golden lines across Earth's cool, shaded curves. And in the mist below, an infinite number of misty droplets, each absorbing and reflecting the entire sunrise. With the sun's…

Community waveλength My Story The doctors tried to mask my issues with pain killers and medicine but all of that actually made me feel worse, so I took matters into my own hands. I went to the Internet and started researching the anatomy of the body and found out that for every symptom there was a plant to heal it, but not only that, I started learning subjects that intrigued my soul. Everything I was currently consuming - be it food or drinks - and national television were thrown out, the drugs came to a halt and the cigarettes were given up. Overnight I had let go of all the problem-causing substances that I was consuming and I went on a healing journey. Eighteen weeks later I had lost 45kgs and…

Body, Mind, Spirit This interest in Poseidon was reinforced two years ago when I went to an energy healer in Cape Town and, whilst she was encouraging my chakras to light up, she said Poseidon came to see what was up. Apparently, he was just watching her work on me, so she asked him rather tetchily, “Are you just going to stand there or are you going to help?” And he apparently then took me out of the dark stormy sea and planted me calf-deep in the sand on the beach. Grounded me. I had not mentioned anything about the sea or gods or my art to this healer; I had just described my experiences with my divorce and my diagnosis. Afterwards this lady invited me to go find out…

Let Food be Thy Medicine Colds, flu and food as medicine The symptoms of the common cold are caused by more than 200 different rhinoviruses (rhino = nose). The development of a vaccine for the common cold isn't practical, incl. Covid vaccines. To minimise the spread of colds and flu, people should try to keep their defences up and their exposure down. Prevention is the best cure The best way to break the chain of infection is by frequent hand washing and not touching the nose, eyes or mouth. The inner, mucous lining of the respiratory tract is the body's first line of defence against cold and flu viruses. Drink lots of fluids, prevent air from drying out by using humidifiers, eat nourishing, nutritious and freshly-made soup and stews, using…

Let Food be Thy Medicine Intuitive eating is combining your intuition with your eating behaviours and habits to promote a healthy body image, an easy lifestyle, a healthy relationship with food, your body and yourself. Intuitive eating involves understanding your own cues for hunger and satiety, as well as when your body needs to move and when it needs to relax. It's all about acting on your internal processes including your mind, emotions and physical body, by responding in ways that feel good, nourishing and right for you. Here are my top practical tips for intuitive eating. All you need to remember is INTUITION… I for intuition Intuition is the key to unlock this life-changing way of eating and living. According to the Harvard Business Review there is a deep…

Health According to a study conducted by international market research agency, OnePoll, your morning cuppa says a lot about who you are. Researchers found significant personality differences among the 2000 Americans they examined based on their morning beverage of choice. What will it be – coffee or tea? Contrary to popular belief, researchers found coffee drinkers to be more introverted and creative than tea drinkers, who describe themselves as extroverts that enjoy social interaction and crave adventure. Seventy five per cent of coffee and tea drinkers have their first cuppa before 08:00 and it's often on-the-go – taking their morning bevvy with them as they battle the traffic, school drop-offs and the like. When it comes to entertainment, tea fans enjoy watching Friends, The Big Bang Theory and The Walking…

Oh there they are - we all have them, we all act according to them, they differ greatly at times, they are extremely powerful, they can divide, they can heal, they can lift up, they can destroy, they can bring sorrow, they can bring joy. We hold them, we feed them, we defend them, we accommodate them, we protect them… but do we always know WHAT they are, WHERE they are from and that they are even there? If they feed or deplete us? So let's start at the beginning: What is a belief? A belief is an acceptance/truth/faith/conviction of something (or in someone) to be true even in the absence of facts or proof. Your background, upbringing, experiences and relationships will all have played a part in the way…

A gentle healing way to bring body, mind and spirit together, release stress, get creative energy to flow and feel centred and connected. This form of dance is simple and easily learned and is a beautiful blend of traditional, classical, reggae, pop, and ethnic music. It is invigorating and creates a sense of belonging, a connectedness and in some instances a feeling of coming home. The circle is a symbol for unity, for community. The circle is the oldest form of dance on the earth. It allows everyone, whatever age or background, to feel safe to relax and discover the joy of dancing. The dancers hold hands and the circle moves as a unit so there are no concerns about being watched, making a fool of yourself, getting it 'wrong'!…

Since the beginning of time, women have been entrusted to carry families, communities and environments while nurturing, healing and acting peacemakers in their villages and cities. Yet, society does not often nurture the emotional wellbeing or thriving of women, mothers and caregivers. In fact; we are pushed to do more, achieve consistently and function entirely in our head space, where we overthink, rationalise and become depleted, burnt out and empty. Globally more and more women are recognising the power of women gathering with shared visión, solidarity, wishes or prayers. Women's circles can provide a space to be seen, heard, heal and transform, possibly providing a reminder to balance our feminine and masculine energy, schedule in moments of stillness and shift out of our heads and into our heart space. Some…

Conscious Parenting While most parents and caregivers understand the importance of nutrient-enriched food for a growing child, many don't realise that there are changing nutritional requirements at each age level. Mbali Mapholi, has provided an easy guide on what foods and beverages caregivers should be giving their children, depending on their ages. “Optimal nourishment is a key component of children's growth and development, building a healthy immune system and reducing the risk of chronic diseases later in life,” explained Mbali “Their nutritional needs change with each age, which means their daily food intake needs to change to match that. Nutrients are grouped as micronutrients, which are nutrients needed in smaller quantities like vitamins and minerals, while macronutrients are nutrients needed in larger quantities and contribute directly to daily energy levels…

Community The candles are many, but the light is one - Rumi What's not to love? I'm resident on Iona, the sacred isle off the west coast of Scotland, where the heartbeat of the island is measured in the ebb and flow of the tides, the rhythmic crossing of the ferry, the reverberation of pilgrim footsteps, cries of new-born lambs and the distinctive calling of corncrakes, oystercatchers and gulls. I'm staying in the inviting Traigh Bhan retreat house on the beach that fulfils my definition of home as a place where my heart is wide open. Here I love my unfolding inner and outer landscapes with an intensity that defies logical understanding. My life has slowed down, settling into a pattern of introspective beach walks, occasional icy swims, meditations, open-hearted…

Community The Cannabis Expo held in Cape Town in March 2023, which brought together cannabis farmers, medical and health practitioners, pharmacists and other potential role players, highlighted both the enthusiasm of participants and their frustration with the slow rate of legislative progress on cannabis regulation. The Constitutional Court judgment in Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Prince; National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others v Rubin; National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others v Acton and Others [2018] ZACC 30 (the Prince Judgment), as well as promises made by President Ramaphosa in his 2022 and 2023 State of the Nation (SONA) addresses, have raised expectations that South Africa would adopt a more liberal approach towards cannabis to realise its potential to create a fullyfledged industry. It is…

Body, Mind, Spirit Opening yourself to experiencing fully this sort of bliss and pleasure often begins with a revamping and resetting of the nervous system. If these deep experiences happen within a guarded or armoured nervous system, we often don't have the somatic capacity to go deeply into the experience. This often means that our bodies move the energy into nervous system arousal / sexual arousal and have no capacity to travel deeper within the energy to bliss or flow states. Life force energy, or sexual energy, the energy of creation, is one of the most powerful energies in our bodies, chemically as well as energetically. It's also one of the most difficult energies to work with as, for many people, this energy is shrouded in fear, guilt and shame,…

Let Food be Thy Medicine You may have heard the adage that great health begins in the gut. When it comes to building a powerful immune system, that couldn't be truer. Your gut actually houses approximately 70 percent of your immune system. Located within your gut, there are an enormous number of immune system cells that combine to make gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). Some of these immune cells include: B-cells, T-cells, and macrophages, among others. This first-line defense system works remarkably well until it becomes damaged or impaired in some way. Perhaps we overuse or misuse antibiotics or other medications, drink insufficient amounts of water, eat excess sugar, eat prepared or processed foods replete with chemical preservatives and colors, eat excessive amounts of meat including processed types, live a sedentary…

Let Food be Thy Medicine We are what we eat. What if the choice of sustenance we choose as a species determines the way we live with each other and in relation to our planet? Many studies have implied that certain emotions can cause an acidic effect on our body. As detox specialists and healers, we do observe the emotional changes taking place when someone is healing, how acidic emotions like anger, lack of empathy, jealousy, fear, frustration and grief make way for joy, peace, love, excitement and patience. If acidic emotions are exacerbated by an acidic body and an acidic body is created by what we eat, drink, think and feel, there might be much more to an alkaline diet than we ever realised before. Most of us resonate…

Spotlight on Ozone WHAT DOES OZONE DO • Inactivates viruses; oxidises bacteria, yeast, fungi, parasites, protozoa, cancer cells; • Stimulates the immune system, speeds healing; • Cleans arteries and veins, improving circulation; • Purifies the blood and the lymph; • Oxidises toxins, facilitating their excretion; • Normalises hormone and enzyme production; • Reduces inflammation; • Reduces pain, calms nerves; • Prevents shock; • Prevents stroke damage; • Reduces cardiac arrhythmia; • Improves brain function and memory; • Scavenges free radicals; • Chelates heavy metals, working well in conjunction with EDTA; • Stimulates production of protective cell enzymes. COLLATERAL THERAPIES Research by Dr. Glen Rein at the Heartmath Institute has shown that the thymus, the general of the army of the immune system, is regulated by sympathetic resonance with the heartbeat. By…

The Power of Belief There is a 'thing' I refer to as 'universe humour', others may refer to it as a 'cosmic joke'. There have been times in all of our lives when we thought we knew exactly how some event or incident was going to turn out. We could be so convinced that we 'knew' what was going to happen, that we would have bet the family farm and the kitchen sink on the outcome of the event. It is at moments like this, when the Universe surprises us by taking a left turn instead of a right. While in most cases such a turn of events may evoke anger, disappointment or disillusion, I usually respond by shaking my head in profound awe of the perverse nature of 'universe…

Body, Mind, Spirit - KwazuluSpirit One phenomenon that would seem to be able to shed light on the relationship between mind and body is the NDE. Many individuals, when faced with a life-threatening emergency, have reported strange experiences in which they claim to have left their bodies, entered a tunnel leading to another realm of existence and there encountered deceased relatives or a mysterious' being of light'. After being turned back - or deciding to go back - they suddenly find themselves back in their bodies, often with resuscitation efforts in full swing. Reports of NDEs come from people who have survived life-threatening accidents or illnesses. NDEs have also occasionally been reported by those who only perceived their lives to be under threat, but there are also many reports from…

Eco Planet and Travel My sister invites us to join them on a safari to Botswana. The prospect is terrifying. “You'll be fine,” she says, “I'll be with you all the way. I'll sort out all the requirements. You just need to organise a roof-top tent.” “It looks like fun! Come on.” My husband Bruce's excitement is tangible as I scan the brochure. 'Two nights at Cresta Marang with restaurant facilities…' Okay, I can do this! It's only a bit of camping and, besides, my sister will be with me. So we prepare for an epic two-week, 3 500 km safari through Botswana. A borrowed rooftop-tent is bolted onto our newly acquired SUV and we're warned about the flimsy ladder that has already been welded once before. I'm then introduced…