Did you miss out on the free Sydney Mind, Body, Spirit ticket?

Thanks for everyone who responded to the free ticket offer for the Mind Body Spirit festival. The ticket has now been claimed - congratulations Kate!

If you want more information visit the MBS Festival website. Listen to Episode 18 of our podcast for our monthly giveaway. And if you want to be in the running for snap give aways like this, then subscribe to our newsletter. When you subscribe you normally get one mailing per month/12 per year, and occasionally we present our subscribers unique offers, or giveaways like this one.

I'm currently producing Episode 19 which will be out this weekend just in time for the Mind, Body Spirit festival. Ruth and I had a productive an interesting recording session on Monday morning! And my grandmother (who passed in 2002) even joined us in the studio for a few minutes, while we were recording a segment.

It's always great to spend some time with Ruth, and my Nana, and I can't wait to share these next few episodes with you!

Hope you're having a good week!
James

Episode 18: November - All Hallow's, The Five Tibetans, Manifestation and Your Feedback

In this episode we speak to Marybeth Zhang, our resident pagan celebrant about Sahwain and Beltain festivals happening around the globe at this time.

We also speak to the founder of T5T - the Five Tibetans and Energy Breathing Program - Carolinda Witt about the program and how it works. We also have readings from listeners on the podcast as well as feedback from people who have previously had readings with Ruth.

If you'd like a reading on the program, don't forget to get in touch with us via the website at http://www.inspiritpodcast.com/.

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All Hallow's Eve cakes are easy to make and are a great alternative way to remember loved ones who have passed over at All Hallow's Eve. They also make a great alternative to sweets and chocolates for trick-or-treating. Here's the recipe and the ritual.

GATHER

½ cup (120 millilitres) vegetable oil
112 grms unsweetened baking chocolate (melted)
400 grms granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tspns vanilla extract
280 grams sifted plain flour
2 tspns baking powder
½ tspn salt
228 grams icing sugar (confectioners’ sugar)

Makes about 24-30 cakes.


RITUAL

Bless all your ingredients, utensils and equipment before you begin.

As you mix your ingredients you may wish to think of all your loved ones who have passed over and send them your love. Imbue your cakes with visualisations of happy times shared together.

Mix together the vegetable oil, chocolate and sugar in a large bowl.

Blend in the eggs, one at a time stirring between each addition. Add and mix in the vanilla.

In a separate bowl, mix the sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the oil mixture and allow to stand for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball. Coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar, rolling until covered.

Place the balls about 5 centimetres apart on a greased or baking paper lined baking sheet. As you place the baking sheets in the oven – bless your creation and ask for these offerings to be seen by your loved ones in Spirit.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

The cakes should be soft and the edges firm. Be careful not to overcook the cakes as they burn easily. Makes about 24-30 cakes.

Enjoy with your family and friends. As you take your first bite send your loving energy across the veil to loved ones.

If you make this receipe, why not take a photo of your cakes and send it to us at inspiritpodcast@gmail.com? Write to us and let us know how you celebrated All Hallow's eve this year.


OOPS.... IT'S THE BRAIN READY PODCAST

I incorrectly referred to the Brain Ready podcast in this week's show. It's not Brain Training as I inferred, which probably means I need more of this podcast to get my brain in shape! It's a great podcast, and you can check it out at http://www.brainready.com/

'Haunted' swing keeps rocking

AN out-of-control playground swing has spooked families and police in Argentina.
The swing rocks back and forwards without being touched - and anxious parents have decided the playground must be haunted.

Watch the YouTube video of the swing below:




In an attempt to explain the swing's mysterious movement, police called in physics professors. But even they have been unable to explain the why the swing keeps moving.

Residents claim the middle swing in a playground in the north-eastern town of Firmat can keep moving continuously for ten days before suddenly coming to a halt.

Teacher Maria de Silva Agustina said one child had nicknamed the area the "Blair Witch Playground".

"We believe it is haunted," she said.

What do you think? Leave us a comment...

Does your Brain need a tune-up?

I'll be talking about the Brain Ready podcast in a future episode, but I thought I'd add it to the blog page so you can check it out.

Brain Ready is a brain health website that has a series of resources to help keep diseases like alzheimers and dementia away.

According to the website, the brain starts its physical decline about the age of 20, and this has an impact on work, skills and quality of life.

By using things such as simple arithmetic (adding and subtracting small numbers) and guided visualisations to strengthen your spatial imagination the BrainCast podcast helps activate areas of your brain you wouldn't normally use on a day-to-day basis.

Visit the Brainready website at http://www.brainready.com/, and you'll find the podcast episodes on the home page...

You can also subscribe to the BrainCast podcast on iTunes.


Did you find this useful? Leave a comment and let us know.

Episode 16: Bladder Cancer Health Special

In this week's episode of A Moment In Spirit we speak to regular podcast listener Kerry McNally. Earlier this year, Kerry was diagnosed and treated for Bladder Cancer. In today's show she shares about her experience with diagnosis and treatment, and outlines the symptoms that both men and women should be aware of. This is a must-hear episode for everyone who tunes into this podcast. It may just save your life.

If you've got a question about the content of this show or a comment then you can call our feedback line 24 hours a day on +1 (202) 657-6205. In Australia call (02) 8006-0180.

Don't forget we have a competition running all this month, where you can win a copy of Melody R Green's new book about sharing your wisdom. To be in the running listen to Episode 14 and name Melody's book. Send your name, email address and the name of the book to inspiritpodcast@gmail.com. Entries close at the end of the month and winners will be announced in the blog.

Thanks for listening... tune in same time next week for our next episode.

Health Related Links:

• Health Insite (Australian Commonwealth Government)
• Better Health Channel (Victorian State Government)
• Virtual Cancer Centre
• National Cancer Institute (United States)
• Patient (United Kingdom)
• Cancer Backup (United Kingdom)
  
  

Listener feedback - (202) 657-6205

If you have any suggestions or comments about the show please let us know, our voicemail lines are always open for you to leave a message. US and international callers dial +1 (202) 657-6205, in Australia dial (02) 8006-0180 or Skype us at inspiritpodcast. Leave us a comment, a shout out, or a show idea or even plug your own podcast.

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Are you bathing in the new energy?

Many of you will now have begun to experience the effects of the new energy that has made its presence felt since the 1st of October.

Like me, you may have been witnessing transitions all around as the Divine has recalled many souls back to Spirit to witness these times from a vantage point of Light and Love. There have also been many new arrivals of beautiful souls who come to join us here as beacons of Light and to raise the frequency of the planet to a much finer level.

We farewell and celebrate the lives of those who have passed over the veil and welcome those who join us in their stead.

Transition is the key word for this month as we progress through the completion of the “9” onto the new path forward of the “1”.

I have been inundated with calls from Lightworkers who are seeking a new form of spiritual expression and who wish to fulfil their lifepath and find joy in their work and relationships.

Many are questioning themselves to find out what really makes their heart sing. Others are letting go of old relationships and jobs and seeking to follow their dreams. This is a time for everyone to recognise their deepest held desires and wishes and to understand that you can indeed live your dream.

Recognising what is truly important in your life is the first step.

Once you have identified the major people and things that bring you joy in life it becomes much easier to see how to let go of the dross and make your life shine.

The ancient alchemists strove to learn the secret of how to turn base metals into gold – now it is your turn to be your own alchemical master and change the negative and the heavy aspects of your life into a more positive and inspiring energy.

Do what makes your heart sing and all else will follow – health, happiness, love and abundance.

I do hope you have had the opportunity to listen to our new weekly podcasts and we invite you to comment on them via the blog or our phone line. Perhaps you would like to ask an ‘on air’ question or receive some survival evidence and communication from a loved one in Spirit. You may have an interesting story to relate or be a practitioner who is working in the healing arena. We welcome your feedback and comments because we want to design our shows around you, our listeners.

Keep listening to our podcast shows each week - in one of our next shows we are planning to cross live to me in Glastonbury – the Ancient Isle of Avalon when I visit the UK next month.

I send you all Love and Light,
Ruthie


Feedback line: +1 202 657-6205
Australia: 02 8006-0180

Episode 14 - October

It's a new beginning for the podcast as we embark on a new series of weekly programs. In future shows you'll begin to hear the new podcast formats take shape, and we'd love your feedback on the program.

At any time, if we mention something that piques your interest, or raises a question then send us some feedback either through a comment in the blog or by calling our feedback line on +1 (202) 657-6205. The voicemail service is open 24 hours a day.

So here's our October podcast. This month we speak to Melody R. Green about her book on sharing wisdom. We can't tell you the name of the book because that would be giving away the answer to the competition.

We're giving away a copy of Melody's book to those people who write in and tell us the name of her book, along with their email address and full name. We'll draw a winner at random towards the end of next month and we'll announce it on the In Spirit podcast website.

We also catch up with Kerry who is going to be giving us some feedback on a reading she had with Ruth in an earlier podcast. And of course we have more listener readings on the show as well.

For full details on the show and the music we played during this episode check out the show notes.

So here it is, enjoy the October Episode of In Spirit with Ruth Phillips.

Until next week (when we start our first weekly shows!)

James

A thank you for every sneeze

Well here we are at the 18th September and I am happily having a wonderful clearing in the form of a head cold - lots of sneezes and tissues gone thorugh - but this is all proof that I am letting go of any left over states that needed to be cleared before we move into the energy of the "1" vibration. I have been saying lots of "thank you's" to the Universe and the Divine every time I sneeze for this opportunity to clear.

As we move towards the end of September I am clearing out my pantry, sorting out my wardrobe, donating things I no longer use to charity, and finishing up all those craft and needlework UFO's ( Un Finished Objects).

I am determined to make a clear path ahead for October when the first wave of the 1 vibration begins to be felt. As a "1" day born ( ie 10th of the month ) this is a significant year ahead for me - a new goal and new focus to set my sights on. I am SO excited.

On another note - for those of you reading this who live in London - I shall be venturing up there in mid November and will be available for a limited number of private sessions whilst there. If you are interested in having a one- on- one session then please email me info@ruthiephillips.com ( please put "London Visit" inthe subject line) and I'll contact you re timings etc.

I do hope to be able to meet up with some of our loyal podcast listeners, old clients and friends.

Blessings,
Ruthie

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.