The Four Candles Ceremony

Ceremony

Ceremony and Ritual create the space and opportunity to pause in our busy lives, to reconnect to the sacredness of life and power of being alive. Ceremony brings families, friends and communities together and allows a space where we can pause to open our hearts and reflect. Ceremony can help us rediscover ourselves and heal disconnectedness amongst families. Ceremonies can be detailed with regalia and interconnected rituals or it can be as simple as singing to the setting sun.

I have taken The Four Candles Story (author unknown) and presented it as ceremony for my family and my students. It is truly a lovely ceremony that your participants will love to share with their family and friends. Print out copies of The Four Candle Story/Ceremony to share with them. You will be creating a beautiful space for healing and communion with our spiritual selves.

Here is what you will need:

1. 4 long tapered candles and holders
2. Lighter or matches
3. Music ( I play Ava Maria afterwards for reflecting) I have included the music below. Music tends to open the heart and creates a spiritual space for reflection.
4. Festive table runner or decorative cloth (optional) and copy of The Four Candle Story/Ceremony

Ceremony for the Four Candles Story :

  A few weeks or days before the ceremony make an announcement through that you are offering The Four Candles Story/Ceremony and invite the participants to come. Note: this could also be an intimate simple ceremony at the dinner table with your family. Do add the music for inspiration. No need to go all out but if you want to here are the details.

On the day of the ceremony:

1. Prepare by setting the table with the table runner or cloth, 4 candles and lighter, before your participants enter the room
2. Set up the music so it is easy to play after the Four Candle Story/Ceremony.
3. When your participants are seated welcome them the ceremony, turn down the lights and begin lighting all 4 candles
4. say the following

The Four Candles burned slowly.



Their ambiance was so soft you could hear them speak...




The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit."


Then Peace's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.


5. Extinguish The Candle of Peace


6. Say the following:



The second candle said, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."


Then Faith's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.


7. Extinguish the Second Candle of Faith

8. Say the following:


Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer."


"People put me aside and don't understand my importance.


They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."


And waiting no longer, Love went out completely.


9. Extinguish the Third Candle of Love
10. Say the following:

 Suddenly...
A child entered the room and saw the three candles no longer burning.


The child began to cry,
"Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end."

Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy,


"Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn,


we can re-light the other candles."


With shining eyes, the child took the Candle of Hope


and lit the other three candles.


11. Light the 3 candles with the fourth candle of hope


12. Say the following:



Never let the Flame of Hope go out.


With Hope in your life, no matter how bad things may be,


Peace, Faith and Love may shine brightly once again.


13. Play the music while the candles are a glow ( not too loud but audible for all to hear)


14. After the music has stopped playing allow a few moment of silence and allow time for discussion or fellowship. This is a nice time for refreshments or dinner. How about a toast to PEACE, FAITH, LOVE and HOPE.

Ceremony offers an outlet for expressing that which our busy lives seem to have no room for. We can create space and include  ceremony into our lives to nurture our spirit, open our hearts, celebrate life and to ease the stresses we experience along our life's path. - Deborah Moen

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Until Next Time,

Be Well

Deborah Moen

Energy Healing Wolf

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ACUPRESSURE - EASY AND EFFECTIVE

Note:
Names have been changed.

Abby had insomnia due to some radical changes in her life which caused stressed. She couldn't sleep. Her mind was filled with thoughts and she couldn't relax. Sound familiar? We all experience a sleepless night  from time to time but when it continues over a long period of time we begin to lose our natural bearings in every aspect of our life. Her concentration was impaired, her immune system was challenged, she became grouchy, out of sorts and had bouts of depression. Abby wasn't herself. She made an appointment for her general practitioner.

She came home with a handful of pills to help with depression. The pills caused her legs to become numb, her hands tremble and she experienced dizziness and had to sit to avoid fainting or falling. The side effects of the pills were worse than her original complaint. She returned to the doctor and told him of her reaction to the pills. The doctor slid over to the counter, pulled open a drawer and took out several packages of samples.

samples of pills for insomnia
from the doctor's drawer

Abby was shocked at the next batch of pills and asked, "Is this is a hit and miss type of thing?". The doctor rephrased it by saying well, we just need to try some other medicine.

 Abby decided not to take the pills. Her friend Betsy gladly offered to give her a full body acupressure treatment. Betsy had taken a 16 hour course in Full Body Acupressure Treatment. Acupressure is similar to Acupuncture without the needles. Firm gentle pressure is applied to special areas on the body to cleanse accumulated stress and restore balance to the energy systems within the body. Abby felt immediate results. She was so relaxed at her first treatment she fell comfortably asleep. She received 4 treatments in 2 weeks. Abby looked forward to each session.

Betsy also taught Abby's husband to do a simple treatment on Abby's hand at night when they went to bed. Abby would lie down by her husband and raise her nearest hand over to her husband who lovingly took her hand and laid it on a soft pillow over his belly. He then began to perform this simple acupressure treatment. Abby fell asleep after 7 of the 12 points. Her husband continued till he was done with all 12. Every night he helped her. Abby was sleeping through the night. Her husband found that doing the treatment relaxed him as well. Abby also learned how to do these 12 points on herself.

This is a true story. And what a beautiful story. This therapy helped Abby with all her symptoms. I want to show you also how to help yourself , a friend or a family member.

Important *Always consult your general practioner if you are seriously ill. This article is not to diminish the value of conventional healthcare. This report is to educate and reveal the wonderful opportunites we have to chose from. It is my hope that patients ask for safe alternative drug-free therapies just like we ask for better products and services in everyday life. It is time to incorporate the whole body in what we are experiencing as dis-ease.

WHEN NOT TO USE ACUPRESSURE     Note: There are other safe alternative therapies that can be used in these cases to bring relief to insomnia.

1. Do not apply acupressure to any open cuts or where there is swelling or inflammation.
2. Avoid scar tissue, boils, blisters, rashes and burns.
3. Do not apply pressure on varicose veins.
4. If the recipient has high blood pressure or epilepsy do not apply pressure to the top of the head.
5. Do not apply pressure to elderly, young children, or those with arthritis or osteoporosis.I use acupressure on my 12 year old grandson and he loves it.
6. If a person has a serious illness like cancer or heart disease. have them obtain a doctor's approval before giving any bodywork.
7. If a person has a fever or any kind of infection, from cold or flu to an ear infection, do not work on them until the infection is gone. Acupressure stimulates the the flow of the circulatory and lymphatic systems and can spread the infection.
8. This does not imply to these specific hand points. But for a full body treatment read further.If a woman is pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, make sure of the areas to avoid. Acupressure in certain areas can cause uterine contractions and can inhibit or endanger pregnancy.

Here are some Jing Well points. Do not perform #7 if you are pregnant.

LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND

PALM RIGHT HAND (SAME FOR LEFT HAND)

DRAWINGS BY DEBORAH MOEN

• Press on each point, beginning at #1 using the tip of the thumb or index finger. It is important to trim the thumb and index nails.  Be sure to carefully gage how much pressure the recipient can handle by asking "How is this? Is it too hard?" etc.  acupressure points are places along the energy channels of the body that are close to the surface. Press straight down using the tip of the finger. Do not bend the thumb or index finger back at the knuckle. Practice on an orange or lemon.

• When pressing on these acupressure points the recipient will know if you are on target because the point has a definite tight sensation to it. Especially on 7,8,11 and 12. Concentrate on the tip of your finger while pressing and you may feel the energy there.

•  Begin at the base of each finger and gently squeeze upward towards the tip of the finger. Begin your pressure very, very gently like a butterfly landing on the point, then firmly press down. Ask the recipient if the pressure is too hard or too soft. Hold each point for 15-30 seconds. Use slow complete breaths to measure the time. 3 slow breaths are usually 15 seconds. Lift your finger off the point very gently. Then proceed to the next point.

• Practice makes perfect. The more you review this technique by doing, the easier it becomes. This treatment is so relaxing and it is a form of meditation.

 FYI-LOCATIONS AND INDICATIONS  BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR GENERAL PRACTIONER FOR ALL CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW.  This article is expressly for those who want to try an alternative method for their insomnia. This alternative method is one of many that brings relief to stress and pain.

1.  #1 point Lu. (Lung 11) It lies right on the lower outside corner of the thumb nail.Indications:mental disorders, help with asthma and cough.
2. #2 point is on the lower corner of the index nail (see illustration) It is LI (Large Intestine 1)  Indications: mental disorders, helps with loss of consciousness and toothache.
3. #3 point Tip of Middle Finger P ( Pericardium 9) Indications:mental disorders, loss of consciousness, cardiac pain.
4. #4 point Ring Finger TW (Triple Warmer1) Indications:mental balance, headaches
5. #5 Pinky H (Heart 9) Indications:mental disorders, loss of consciousness, palpitations, cardiac pain, fever, febrile disease.
6. #6 point  Pinky SI (Small Intestines 1) Indications: mental disorders, loss of consciousness, cloudiness of cornea.
7. #7 point LI 14 (Hoku-"Joining The Valley") * NEVER USE THIS POINT DURING PREGNANCY   This point is  1" up in the webbing in between the Index and the Thumb nearest the bones of index finger. Indications: Relieves headache, toothache, sinusitis, colds, hay fever, depression, and pain in the upper body. Balances gastrointestinal system .                                                                                                                                                                
8. #8 the biggest part of the pad of the palm below the thumb Fish Borders (LU 10) Indications: clears the lungs, relieves difficult breathing, asthma, emotional distress. Relieves coughing, swollen throat and wrist pain.
9. Energy gate press and rub this several times gently with pad of thumb.
10. #10 point H7 (Spirit Gate or Heart Gate) Base of little finger on side of wrist crease. Indications: Regulates heart, strengthens the spirit, relieves cold sweats, insomnia due to over excitement and anxiety.
11. #11 point TW5 (Outer Gate) 2 1/2 fingers above the wrist on the back of the forearm. Indications: Relieves rheumatism, tendinitis, allergic reactions, headaches, colds, flu, and fear. Relieves pain in the wrist, elbow and arms, shoulders and neck. Increases immune function.
12. #12 point P6 (Inner Gate) 2 1/2 fingers above the wrist on the inside of the arm. Indications: Relieves wrist pain, anxiety, dizziness, irregular menstrual periods, epilepsy. Releases the arms, calms the mind, moves congestion in the chest and stomach (nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, difficult breathing)

Deborah Moen has taken 16 hours of CE units of Full Body Acupressure at Cerritos College in Cerritos California. She has found it very helpful for relaxing, cleansing and energizing her body. She uses acupressure on herself, her family and friends. You can not do acupressure on clients without a massage license.

MUSIC - Reiki Hands of Light

I use Reiki Hands of Light  while I do Reiki. To learn more about Reiki. This music is very soothing and relaxing.  After the music plays, notice more selections at the bottom of the video box. Pass your cursor over the pictures for the titles. 



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QUANTUM TOUCH

Richard Gordon is the Author of Best-selling  Your Healing Hands: The Polarity Experience and Quantum-Touch Techniques and Developer of Quantum Touch Workshops.  I was listening to him on my favorite source of free internet seminars Living Energy Secrets. I liked him immediately because his opinions about healing are similar to what I have researched myself. He says quoting a great spiritual healer,  "A great healer is someone who was very ill and got well quickly". He went on further to say that in his opinion anyone who claims to heal others is mistaken. All they are doing is providing the resonnate energy to allow others to heal themselves.

This is a basic human skill please watch video



ENTRAINMENT IS RESONANCE
A physics phenomenon of resonance, first observed in the 17th century, has an effect on all of us. Entrainment is defined as the tendency for two oscillating bodies to lock into phase so that they vibrate in harmony. It is also defined as a synchronization of two or more rhythmic cycles. The principle of entrainment is universal, appearing in chemistry, pharmacology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, astronomy, architecture and more. The classic example shows individual pulsing heart muscle cells. When they are brought close together, they begin pulsing in synchrony. Another example of the entrainment effect is women who live in the same household often find that their menstrual cycles will coincide.
In electronics,when you have two similarly tuned oscillating circuits vibrating at similar frequencies, the slower circuit rises up to match the speed of the faster one.


BODY AWARENESS and BREATHING
Quantum touch has the best exercises I have experienced  for "feeling the energy". It teaches profound body awareness and is easily learned in a day by attending a workshop, watching the DVD or reading the book which has full instructions.  "Running the energy" combines body awareness with breathing  and makes this a powerful healing method. Of course it is through practice we increase our understanding of Quantum Touch.


TRANSFORMING POSTURAL ALIGNMENT
With Quantum Touch you can literally align the bones in the body. The manipulation of the skeletal structure is so harmonious, the bones seem to melt into place.

I practiced this technique on my grandson. He had injured his back and complaining of pain. I noticed one of his vertebrae was sticking out. I touched it and he affirmed the location. I began running the energy and I felt this warmth all through my body. I pointed my fingers softly towards the areas and I sensed something changing. He told me it felt really good and that he felt it move down his back. I moved my fingers towards the lower back and in a short while he began telling me, "It's like gasses bumping into each other!" His hands started to make crashing gestures mimicking what he was feeling in his back. He announced the pain had run down into his tailbone and out his legs and feet. I felt his back and the lump was gone.

This method has been effective for bowed legs, uneven hips and shoulders, and chronic conditions like scoliosis. It can even mend broken bones.

Chiropractors and physical therapists use this as an advanced technique. Reiki practitioners call it Reiki empowerment or turbocharging the Reiki. Quantum Touch can be learned by anyone, children, adults and seniors and can be used on animals and plants.



FACILITATE A WORKSHOP

I was pleasantly surprised to receive the Workshop package though Living Energy Secrets, free online seminars, and find it had an opportunity to facilitate workshops. Facilitators make $40 for each person. You are also allowed $30 per person for any costs you incur giving the workshop. All you do is show the video which has practice periods. You stop the video and everyone practices the easy to follow techniques. This is a wonderful opportunity to share healing. You can get the workshop set on their web site. QuantumTouch.com. Quantum Touch

AUTISM - THE HORSE BOY

A Review by Deborah Moen

The Horse Boy on DVD or in Hardcover through Amazon.com.

See this film about the autistic child who was befriended by a horse and healed by Shaman in Mongolia. This is a powerful story.

"In our culture, without wit-nesses, this story would be hard to believe, reliant as it is on the power of primitive and little-understood ceremonies." -The Horse Boy













 Even if you do not know a person or family touched by autism, the information in this movie may astound you and shift your understanding of healing and empowerment.
Shamanic healing amplifies that which is already within the person seeking healing. A Shaman sees the perfection in everything. In our culture, we institutionalize and set apart these individuals with so called "neurological abnormalities"



Different cultures use different ways to create a space of healing for their client or patient. The fire lit caves of the medicine men, the crisp white coats of medical practitioners, all of them, set the healing stage for the client or patient to begin healing.

 Miracles are unexpected events. Most people do not even recognize a healing when it takes place before their eyes because they have nothing in their experience to reference it to. It is not the healer but the patient's body, mind and spirit that does the healing. If there are any references to dark forces within the patient it refers to the conditions brought about by that person's thoughts, perceptions and feelings. Those conditions are not forever. They can be transformed.

A great healer is one who got very ill and healed quickly.-Lazaris



“Once you’ve seen enough people with cancer, or snake bites, or dementia or whatever, healed – and the doctors scratching their heads and saying we don’t know where the tumour’s gone, you come to realise it’s a pretty valid system.” -The Horse Boy



 “It’s outside of our ken because although we did have some of these systems in European culture we destroyed them. In the Middle Ages we burnt every village herbalist, let alone shaman. People might think all this is airy-fairy, but bushmen are very practical people: they live in the desert . . . they don’t do anything unless it serves a practical purpose. " -The Horse Boy

The Amethyst Chamber - Guided Meditation

Amethyst Chamber Guided Meditation




For a moment, turn your attention to your breath as it flows in and out of your body. With the rhythm of your breath calm, allow me to guide you to The Amethyst Chamber deep within The Crystal Cave.

Imagine you are at the entrance of the cave. There are many like-minded people gathering here with you. You feel a refreshing anticipation and excitement throughout your body. Please take a purple candle off the stand to your right. You may light it at the hearth inside the dark cave. As you enter you see the flames in the hearth and the shadows of others bowing and bending as they light their candles. You begin to walk the path that weaves through the tunnels of the cave. It is cool and damp. There is a faint echo of water off in the distance. You all reach the Amethyst Chamber. You may place your candles on the stand in the center of the room. Please take your seat along the walls. Settle now into a plush velvet chair and sense the warm loving atmosphere in the room. This is a wonderful quality of Amethyst. The candles aglow from the center, light the walls of deep purple Amethyst crystals. The amethyst fields begins to effect every cell of your being. You feel peaceful and calm, relaxed, enchanted and joyful. You sense you can accomplish everything and anything. All that you desire feels affirmed and protected. The physical challenges in your body and mind are relieved. Close your eyes and bask in the comfort of the Amethyst Chamber. There is a wonderful feeling of fullness in the center of your forehead. Amethyst is the finest crystal for opening your Third Eye. There is a profound communication beginning with your angels and spirit guides or ascended masters. Your spiritual guide shows you how to use the Amethyst. within your mind, you see them placing a cool stone on the forehead of someone with a painful case of shingles in the eyes. You see the look of relief on the person’s face as his body relaxes. You have now begun a lasting relationship with the beautiful Amethyst. Feel the eternal connection. More will be revealed to you.

It is now time to return back through the cave. Take your candles and walk carefully along the path that weaves through The Crystal Cave. You notice the sunshine streaming through the entrance of the cave. Extinguish your candle. You exchange smiles and uplifting farewells with your new like minded friends. You feel rested, enlightened and eager to return home. When you get home you may light your candle to set the mood and magical essences of Amethyst.

See The Meditation Page for information on how to meditate, watch videos and practice.