iTunes Religion & Spirituality Top 50

Thanks for bringing us into the Top 50 in the Religion and Spirituality category. We're thrilled that so many of you are interested in our program, and we look forward to bringing you more in 2007.
Incidentially we're often in the Top 10 of the spirituality sub-group in iTunes as well, which we think for a small fledgeling podcast like ours is a good thing.
Don't forget to tell all your friends about the show, and join us for Episode 8 from about January 15 at www.ruthiephillips.com/podcast/
Thanks for a great year, and we look forward to your company again in 2007.
Ruth and James

Renee Asks: What should I be reading...

Renee recently wrote to us:

Firstly I have just recently discovered your podcasts and I LOVE them!! I find them both entertaining and educational so keep up the good work.

I have been wanting for some time to do further reading into the subject of psychic awareness and building my skills in this area. I have always held a deep facination and passion for this subject however in the last year i've noticed skills of my own developing in this area. If you could spare the names of some good books that i can read i would be so appreciative!! I have been looking myself but there are so many books out i'm just not sure where to start.

Love and best wishes for the Christmas period.
Have a good one!
Warmest Regards, Renee


Ruth replies...

Thank you for your wonderful feedback for our podcasts. James and I both enjoy putting them together and are always pleased when we hear from our listeners.

Re books etc - next year we have plans to review spiritual books on the podcast, so that may interest you.

Because I don't know what you have already read, my suggestion is that you begin in an area that interests you.

"Conversations with God" - by Neale Donald Walsch and this whole series are worth reading, as are the "Celestine Prophecy" and the "Tenth Insight" by James Redfield.

Please tune into the podcasts for more info next year and spread the word amongst your friends - the more listeners the merrier!

And on that merry note I wish you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for 2007.

Episode 7: Bonus Guided Meditation Podcast

Welcome to Episode 7 of the In Spirit with Ruth Phillips podcast.

This is a bonus December episode for the festive season. Ruth has prepared a special relaxation guided visualisation meditation, for you to download and take with you. Use this meditation as a special nurturing 'time out' from the busy-ness of the festive season.

Simply find yourself a quiet place away from telephones, people and other distractions and spend 20 minutes of time to nurture yourself.

Music
All music played on the In Spirit with Ruth Phillips podcast is cleared for podcast use. The music played on today's program can be found at Ioda Promonet. The individual tracks are listed below:
Download "Ajna" (mp3) from "Chakra Meditation"by ParasmeParasme Records
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Released: December 1, 2006
File Size: 15.3MB
Timings: 00hrs:19mins:11secs
Music: Ioda Promonet
Producer: James Williams
Executive Producer: Ruth Phillips
Production: Medium Events

Episode 6: Preparing Feasts

Welcome to Episode 6 of the In Spirit with Ruth Phillips podcast. In our final episode for the year we'll be talking about preparing for the festive season and discussion some of the ritual surrounding preparing feasts. We've got five psychic readings with listeners in this edition of the podcast.

As a Christmas special download Episode 7 for a special relaxing guided visualisation meditation to help you through the festive season. Download this podcast and tune-in to give you some time out and a place to centre yourself before heading back into the 'festive madness'.

DO YOU DREAM?
Do you have a dream that needs analysing. In an upcoming program we will be speaking with Dr Lachlan Hinds who will be on the program to interpret your dreams! You can speak to him over the phone, or we can anonymously read your dream out for him to give you feedback. Get your dreams in to us now through the contact page. For more informationn about Lachlan, listen to Episode 4, or visit www.drlhinds.com

Feedback
Janine had a reading in our last podcast (Episode 5), in this podcast she calls us back to give us feedback on her reading. Tune in for the details.

Music
All music played on the In Spirit with Ruth Phillips podcast is cleared for podcast use. The music played on today's program can be found at Ioda Promonet. The individual tracks are listed below:

Download "Jade Buddha Temple" (mp3) from "The Shanghai Restoration Project"by The Shanghai Restoration ProjectUndercover Culture Music
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Download "Think" (mp3) from "Think"by JPQ QuartetThe Digital Jukebox
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Released: December 1, 2006File Size: 43MBTimings: 00hrs:54mins:48secsMusic: Ioda PromonetProducer: James WilliamsExecutive Producer: Ruth PhillipsProduction: Medium Events

The Close of another year...

Hello Everyone,

Well, here we all are at the close of yet another year.

From all the feedback I have been receiving of late it appears that many have been preparing the way for major changes in their lives. These changes have included new work and challenges, new homes, the arrival of babies, the loss of loved ones and different lifestyles and circumstances. Many too, have been challenged by the need to make decisions regarding direction in their life.

Let me firstly assure you that you are not alone at this time, as it seems from the correspondence I have received from my colleagues and friends all over the planet that we are all undergoing a huge shift in energy right now. This shift will clear the way for our future growth and is a direct way that the Universe, the Divine and our Spiritual Personal Assistants (previously referred to by many as “guides”) can lead us along pathways of a higher order for our own spiritual development.

If we take some time to reflect on the way this year, 2006, has shaped up for us personally we will see patterns that emerge. These patterns of behaviour or circumstances that repeat are there to alert us to opportunities to let go of old, outmoded ways of relating to others and ourselves and to be in our own truth.

This is, of course, much easier said than done, but we may begin this process by firstly being honest with ourselves. “To thine own self be true “ means much more than not telling lies – it means really owning what we feel and say and believe. No games, no emotional blackmail, no blaming others. A very hard call.

Those of you who have already begun this process of change will no doubt be able to identify by now your own “Achilles heel”. This vulnerability or sensitive area in your life will have constantly had the button pushed several times already and the pattern will be too strong and clear to ignore. I encourage you to keep going – you are being assisted by your spiritual community who wish you to be able to move forward into the new energy with clarity and purpose.

This is a time of transition so be gentle with yourself over this holiday period that approaches. Take some time for yourself – you are not selfish to desire a space apart. You will find even a few moments will refresh you and make it easier to deal with the world at large. As my gift to you for the festive season, I have recorded a special podcast, which is a relaxation guided visualisation meditation. You will find this in the Podcast section of the website. Please listen, relax and enjoy.

Thank you all for your wonderful support of my work, this website, and the podcasts that James and I have thoroughly enjoyed bringing you this year. We will continue with the work next year in a new energy so please watch the website for the changes to come.

I send you and your families every good wish for a joyous, safe and blessed festive season and Christmas. May 2007 bring you peace and prosperity.

Blessings of the Divine upon you all.
Ruthie