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NATURAL LIVING ON THE CENTRAL COAST

Community OF ART ART

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Gnostic Healing CentreWholeness, Wellness & Wellbeing

Lana Aitken-Jones Naturopathy (Monday to Friday)Lana’s main focus is on finding the underlying cause of your health issues & supporting your own body’s natural healing abilities. Lana is also passionate about longevity & anti-aging medicine. registered with all major health funds.

Tiffany Smith ENErGy hEaLiNG & Naturopathy (Monday to Saturday – not Wednesday) tiffany combines Energy healing & Naturopathy to help people feel more mentally, emotionally, spiritually & physically connected & well balanced. registered with all major health funds.

Stefan Hafner acupuNcturE (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) acupuncturist specialising in the gentle Japanese toyohari style. Stefan treats most health conditions with this ancient drug free holistic system. he also provides Leech therapy and Shonishin – Japanese paediatric acupuncture. registered with all major health funds.

Wayne Carroll BowEN tEchNiquE & rEiki (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) advanced Diploma Bowen therapy & reiki teacher & practitioner. wayne uses gentle moves over muscles, ligaments and tendons to release and reset muscle tension. this relieves joint pain and disfunction returning the body to balance and harmony. amazing results.

Joanne Cameron LoMi LoMi, rEFLEXoLoGy & rEiki (Friday) trained in hawaii and australia, Jo offers the ultimate goddess treatment for rejuvenation and activating your inner pharmacy for healing on all levels. using warm stones and luxurious coconut oil, the treatment also incorporates reiki energy to revitalise and restore.

Karin Holyman triGGEr poiNt (Thursday)karin is a DrM trigger point specialist, aches & pains, decreased strength and/or restricted movement, headaches and poor circulation can all be treated by activating trigger points. karin also performs remedial massage.

Morgaine May rEFLEXoLoGy– variouS MoDaLitiES, rEiki-SEchEM (Wednesday) a range of styles from remedial to pregnancy, aromatherapy, lymphatic & reflexology – hands on healing for deep relaxation and emotional wellbeing. treatments that support all body systems & help to relieve chronic & acute pain conditions.

Margie Braunstein couNSELLiNG & pSychothErapy (Saturday)therapy provides a caring, safe, relationship in which one can address the challenges of living and reorganize one’s perceptions of the world. Gently explore and unravel old patterns and create new behaviours that will change the way you experience life forever.

Lisa Callinan rEMEDiaL MaSSaGE thErapiSt (Sunday) remedial & relaxation massage therapist who works from a holistic perspective integrating the mental, emotional & spiritual to calm the body, mind & soul. She coaxes the body into letting go rather than forcing change, to help unlock tension & restore the body to balance.

Sarah Cyterman BioDyNaMic craNioSacraL thErapy (Wednesday, Thursday)this a very gentle, non-invasive holistic whole body therapy that assists your body’s natural capacity for self-repair. Need some more words here, some more words here. Some more words here some more words.beauTy, gel nail & Waxing ServiceSMegan Green hoLiStic BEauty (Monday, Tuesday & Saturday)Megan provides quality beauty and waxing services. Megan uses all organic products and the skincare is made up for you at time of consultation to specifically suit your skin type.

Tel: (02) 4342 0434 • www.gnostichealing.com.auShop 1, No 31 Chambers Place, Woy Woy NSW 2256

CLiniC HourS: Monday–Friday: 9am–6pm • Saturday: 10am–4pm • Sunday: 10am–3pm • Clinic appointments available after hours by prior arrangement.

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Welcome to the new-look Gnostic

Magazine! you’ll find now, in your hot little hands, that we have broadened our content as well as our size.

we have interviews with meditators, spray painters, food purveyors and mandolin players – you name it, we’ve got it!

take your time to stroll through the pages and you’ll find rice recipes from our expert chefs, tales of a New york vegan food foray, community contemplations from Liz and some “Guerilla kindness” from kate.

we each walk different paths in life but it’s those that we choose to connect with that create our community.

here on the Gnostic corner in woy woy we choose to hang out and work with one another and in doing so we have created a place to visit, play and feel connected. For those who are too far away to come and sample this feeling, it’s our hope that this magazine inspires you to one day make the trip.

in the meantime, do good, feel good!

emily

inside:HeLLO FeLLOW .......................................................... 5

inTeRVieW/AnABeLLe KAY .............................7

GUeRiLLA TiMe ........................................................10

eTHiCs, MORALs, PRinCiPLes ....................... 12

inTeRVieW/KeLsAnG dAWA ...........................13

deTOXiFY WiTH HeRBs ...................................... 14

sTiCK UP FOR CeLeRY ........................................15

eAT/deLiCiOUs RiCe ReCiPes .........................16

ART@MAnA ...............................................................19

inTeRVieW/sKUBZ .............................................. 21

YOGA POse ................................................................23

On THe CORneR ................................................... 24

siMMeR dOWn sAMURAi! .................................26

TRAVeL/FOLLOW THAT snAiL .......................27

ReVieWs .....................................................................28

in THe CARds .........................................................29

Astrology ..............................................................30

Readers .....................................................................31

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Monday 7pm:Philosophy Philosophical discussion group comparing science and spirituality. Exploring quantum theories and helping you to “know thyself” and understand your place in this world. Contact Gary 0408 206 164

Tuesday Drumbala Ladies Beginners: 10–11.30am advanced: 11.15am–12.15pmCome along and have some fun being uplifted while awakening and expanding your inner rhythm. Contact Katy 4342 1112

Tuesday 7pmMeditationall are welcome to join in on a beautiful Chakra Meditation followed by oneness Blessings.Heal yourself, your life and those around you. starting april 2013. Contact dani 0413 805 485

Wednesday 10am:Free TalkAn informal but informative talk is given on various topics by a variety of speakers including authors and practitioners. Gold coin donation.

Wednesday 1.30pm:PhilosophyPhilosophical discussion group comparing science and spirituality. Exploring quantum theories and helping you to “know thyself” and understand your place in this world. Contact Gary 0408 206 164

Wednesday 7pm:Introduction to PhilosophyExplore and understand the universal principles of both eastern and western wisdom. Suitable intro for other philosophy studies. Contact Gary 0408 206 164

THursday 7pm:Energy Current MeditationOscar offers the energy current meditation in an evening class. Contact oscar 0431 636 586

saTurday 11am:Energy Current MeditationEnergy Current on the weekend to help rebalance after a busy week. Contact oscar 0431 636 586

saTurday 3.00–4.30pm:Living, Loving and LearningMindfulness Meditation and class to develop tools that will help you live your life with self-awareness, integrity and contentment. Contact angelica or Terence 4358 4006

sunday 10–12pm:Tarot ClassesLearn the basic skills required to interpret this amazing ancient psychic tool. Contact Fran 4389 3662

Gnostic School of Higher Learning

It is our intention to offer space for the distribution of knowledge. Each facilitator shares their opinions and students receive through their own interpretation taking full responsibility to discern their own gnosis.

Gnosis is an ancient Greek word which means knowledge you have gained from your own personal experience. if you haven’t heard it, smelt it, touched it, tasted it, or seen it with your own eyes then you don’t really know something exists. you merely believe what someone else says.

Entire religions and cultures have been created in the past by asking others to believe rather than seek their own Gnosis.

this simple philosophy has helped our little business community grow and create an ex-perience quite separate from what the media is telling us it should be. Each business has its own unique theme and our trading ethics are to work together co-operating rather than competing and having lots of fun on the way.

Like anything when you gather a few people together with a common goal you don’t always have a common idea of the best

way to achieve that goal. over the years we have had to work our way through some very challenging situations. we have grown and strengthened as a business community by working our way through these times.

Modern life seems to recommend that when something doesn’t work the way you expected it to you either return it for a refund or make a fuss and leave to find a new option. this may be more appealing to your ego, but it’s only when you stay present, confront and challenge yourself that you can grow.

when you really listen to each other the opportunity to understand appears. and when you put yourself in the other persons’ shoes and understand their concerns you are likely to find a solution that pleases everyone. often the people we misunderstand the most at first can turn out to be our greatest teachers.– Mary Holstein, gnostic Forest

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Lately i have been working to set up a wellness group to support people with a

serious illness. My inspiration is Bernie Siegal, that wonderful american surgeon who discov-ered that cancer survivors were not the good patients who lay meekly in their beds doing what they were told. Survivors got angry when told they were incurable, survivors insisted on being treated with respect. Survivors said no. Survivors discovered what was right for them: the right treatment, the right life. Survivors were not afraid to love, even themselves. Sur-vivors lived their life in ways that made them happy and this happiness rippled through their families and friends. and finally survivors stopped trying to survive, they just truly lived while they lived and discovered that was the gift: what their illness had shown them how to do.

Survivors found they were able to ask for help. that’s a big one. it has been a big one for me.

the purpose of a group, any group, is to create a community with something in com-mon. My wellness group is, paradoxically, for those who are ill. there are other groups that seem more straightforwardly named. alco-holics anonymous appears obvious enough, but i have heard it is a place where no one is unknown. Fellowship is a key tenet of the suc-cess of al-anon. creating a place where it is ok to admit the shit you have done and know you will be welcomed back next week is part of its genius. it is a family of all sorts. Facing the mountain of sobriety fellowship gives support

for a climb you couldn’t tackle by yourself, for goals which are only possible with the support of friends and GoD, even if GoD for you is just a Group of Drunks.

Survivors found a reason to laugh. that’s a good one. Even if i do chuckle to myself.

Fellowship does not just belong to groups with names and times of meeting. a commu-nity can spring up anywhere there are people with something in common. Fellowship is in every story we share and even in our silence, sitting beside each other at a cafe or passing in the street. occasionally we talk about the Gnostic community and somehow we know who we mean. yes, it’s the young ones floating around in hippy-purple and green. yes, it’s the old souls still enquiring into what life means. yes, it is the lunch crowd, the almost-resident artists, and the weekend friends who find us a friendly place to meet. yes, it’s the ailing who come to heal and grieve. yes, it’s the visitors discovering us with surprise and delight. a community can last a day or a life.

Survivors find their tribe and discover who they are. that’s a life one. that’s about you and me.

Liz Macnamara is a hypnotherapist at the clearing. She would like to meet others who want to laugh together when life has become a sick joke.

Hello Fellow

COMMUniTY

The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.— Ernest hemingway, a Farewell to arms

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Peninsula Waterfront

Between the ferry wharf and The Bayview Hotel in Anderson Reserve on The Boulevarde, Woy Woy

CONTACT: Riyaz Pocketwala: 0416 162 067Liam Grant: 0415 498 548

Come & enjoy a great community

event with live entertainment

Find us on Facebook:

Woy Woy Art Market

Local Art, Clothing, Jewellery & Fresh Produce

SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10am – 3pm

Meet the artists, buy original and unique art.Meet the artists, buy original and unique art.

Peninsula Waterfront

Between the ferry wharf and The Bayview Hotel in Anderson Reserve on The Boulevarde, Woy Woy

CONTACT: Riyaz Pocketwala: 0416 162 067Liam Grant: 0415 498 548

Come & enjoy a great community

event with live entertainment

Find us on Facebook:

Woy Woy Art Market

Local Art, Clothing, Jewellery & Fresh Produce

SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10am – 3pm

Meet the artists, buy original and unique art.Meet the artists, buy original and unique art.

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FeisTYFOLKAnabelle KAY’s first eP sLipped onto the scene in 2010. her distinctive bright voice sang about tree houses and sunflower skies, accompanied by classic folk instruments and a twinkling mandolin. her songs were fresh, accomplished and adorable. “yeah, sorry – i’m not so cute any more…” she tells me.

the 22-year old from terrigal isn’t fishing for compliments. anabelle’s talking about the change in direction of her new Ep, which she recently recorded in Los angeles.

“i’ve definitely moved on from what i was doing. when i wrote the majority of songs on my first Ep i was just out of high school and you know – everything was dandy! and then you get into the real world and now… i’m really depressed! Sunshine and happiness turns into clouds and rain (laughs)… okay, i’m not all evil,” she concedes.

anabelle is quick to express her gratitude for those who believe in what she’s doing now. her producer is legendary tony Buchen who works with Lior and Megan washing-ton amongst others. anabelle also treasures her ongoing musical collaboration with high school friend adam williams “we have like a brother/sister relationship. he’s very together – he’s the level one.”

So musically, what can people expect from her latest recording?

“the new Ep is actually more piano and keyboard heavy. the studio we used is owned by Zac rae who plays piano for Fiona apple and so he’s obviously got a lot of keys. it felt stupid not to use that as much as possible, and it helped determine the outcome. we also had Joey varunka, who drums for Beck – so yeah we got really lucky!”

anabelle’s singing talent was a secret, even from her mother, for many years.

“i started learning piano when i was little. i think it’s just one of those things. you get bored playing an instrument and you think ‘i

wonder if i can sing?’ i sang to myself for years and then one day there was a year 8 music night at terrigal high and i said to mum ‘i think i’m going to play a song tonight and i’m going to sing it.”

Mum nearly crashed the car! ‘what? you’re going to sing? i’m not coming!’

“So yeah, she was very unimpressed at the thought of me singing, but i made her come and she loved it. i think i was really trying to prove a point. if people say ‘you’re not going to do that’, then i just have to do it.”

there was other encouragement along the

– Words: Justin archer / Photos: Jasmin Hargreaves

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Torn, beaten right down come the dark of the night..Seems now whenever I try to make it better it doesn’t make it right....–Down

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“without inner-peace,outer peace is impossible”

meditation & buddhism classesthroughout the central coast

www.centralcoastmeditation.org(02) 4385 2609

everybody welcomeThe largest range of Spiritual and Self Help Books on the Central Coast and Music to help create a peaceful life.

Chambers Place, Woy Woy

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way. when anabelle was fifteen, a friend of her mother’s who had worked on the whitlams albums, offered to record a free demo for her.

“i remember he said afterwards. ‘So are all these covers?’ and i said, ‘No, i wrote them’ and he said “weli, i thought they were Joni Mitchel songs.’

“that’s what really made me think. Because i was so different vocally, people my age didn’t gravitate towards the sound. i didn’t have the encouragement that other singers got – the classical or X factor type singers. i used to hear a lot of bad words behind my back at school, but then i also got nice words from people that mattered. you really hold on to that.”

when she was seventeen, anabelle entered the telstra ‘road to tamworth’ competition, the same platform that introduced Jessica Mauboy.

“i didn’t win but from there i was signed to Mushroom publishing – and that pretty much ruined any uni plans! i actually wanted to be a vet, you know.”

Not all her friends and family were on board with her decision to pursue music.

“Some people i know don’t understand why i would choose a path which is so risky. they say, ‘when are you going to do something with your life, when are you going to study…’ they don’t realise how hard i’m actually working now.”

Given the notoriously difficult road that musicians face trying to get a break, how does anabelle feel about trying the tv reality route?

“i was contacted to go on the voice, but no, it’s not for me. i mean it was different for peo-ple like Matt corby and Lisa Mitchel because there was only one show, (australian idol), and

it was still new to everyone. But now it seems like every channel has a reality singing show. So once one show stops another one starts, and you become ‘that girl who was on that show’. it’s like you have an expiry date.”

anabelle is busy making her own plans for the year.

“the cD is set to be released in april on itunes, so come May i’m going to try and hit it pretty hard and tour till the end of the year. then around November i want to go to Brighton for � months and see what’s going on in Europe.”

the new songs are well crafted and sung with emotional intensity, even if the emotions are a little dark at the moment. her vulnerability is beguiling – she describes the songs as ‘angry’ and they are. But they are also beautiful and defiant. and that lovely mando-lin still gets to sparkle.

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i’ve never been much of a team player and the idea of getting ‘involved in the com-

munity’ brings me out in an itchy rash. in fact, the word ‘community’ conjures up images of hardcore hippies weaving their own under-wear or growing rhubarb: it’s just not for me. there are those who like to join in and those who prefer to stand in the corner muttering to themselves. i’m with the mutterers.

But when i asked a few friends (yes, i have some) how they’d describe community, they came back with words like: loved, connected, supported, helpful, sharing, blessed. Sounds good, right? So how does a certified loner like myself get a bit of that warm and loving com-munity action?

well, recently i’ve been attempting to grasp the social nettle and embrace my local com-munity, and i’ve discovered the perfect way for us hermitty types to get involved while still keeping our distance. i like to call it the Guerilla community approach.

For those less literate—no i’m not talking about cavorting with the herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of central africa or starting some kind of local gang war —but rather about using stealth tactics: striking and withdrawing almost immediately and practic-ing random acts of community kindness.

here are some Guerilla community ideas you might like to try:

when paying for your coffee, pay for the next person’s as well.Shop local at small businesses and be friendly to the staff.carry spare dog poo bags to hand out to forgetful owners.water your neighbours’ plants on a hot day. Stop when you see a stray dog, check its tags and call the owner or the council.Drag a neighbour’s bins back off the road for them.

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Give someone a random compliment.when you’re walking the dog, take a pair of rubber gloves and a bag, and pick up any rubbish you see.Let someone go ahead of you in the supermarket queue.

Just by doing these small things, you’re actually helping your local community. No, you haven’t volunteered for a local charity, or run a marathon to raise funds for the local seniors club, but you’re doing a little something every day. i guarantee you’ll quickly feel a warm glow welling up inside you.

after a while, you might also find that people remember you. that passing smile blos-soms into a friendly ‘hello’, and then possibly a little chat. No, they’re not friends, not even acquaintances, but perhaps this little human interaction will be enough to put a little extra zig in your zag.

and possibly, when you’re next walking to the shops to buy your microwave meal for one, you’ll enjoy a feeling of belonging, without actually having to belong.

kate toon is a poet, copywriter and author of ‘Gone Dotty.’ She lives on the central coast with her husband and son. read more at www.katetoon.com.

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Liz MacnamaraBreak habits and become free of the past. Trained in Gestalt hypnotherapy and regression to find the root cause of unhelpful patterns and safely explore blocks to body/mind healing.Unlock the meaning of your dreams and discover what you really want. Contact your inner mind to access creative fluency. Hypnosis for pain relief. Hypnomeditation and relaxation specialist. 02 4341 0464 www.lizmacnamara.com Fiona Taylor Psychotherapy and counselling services. Find out how you can grow and develop as the person you would like to be in an environment that is insightful, mindful, safe and respectful. 0416 377 461 www.fionataylorcounselling.comSarah Tolmie Life & Love Coaching gets to the heart of the matter. Sarah helps peoplenavigate the full spectrum of their life journey –- health, love, career, family and relationships, personal development and spirituality. For business, prosperity and career success, Sarah understands you need to address source issues around self-love and worth and limiting beliefs. Sarah brings an authentic, real and loving approach for transformational healing and wellness. 0418 640 901 www.lifeandlovecoaching.com.auRaelene CoadBreathwork Practitioner, Reiki/Seichim Master Teacher Practitioner. Healing Sessions available. Reiki Attunements and Teachings All Levels. 02 4389 3594 www.spiritmindbodyhealing.com

Brian NannettiBrian is a Gestalt �erapist and Group Facilitator in private practice in Sydney and the Central Coast. He is a clinical member of GANZ and a PACFA registrant. Brian is interested in helping people get more satisfaction in life through their relationships and facilitates groups at �e Clearing with this goal. For more information, please call 0425 234978 briannannetti@hotmail.comBrian Roydhouse Brian is a qualified Counsellor and an NLP Hypnotherapist. He provides a comprehensive range of specialised services for adults, children and adoles-cents. Helping his clients to relieve: anxiety, stress, addictions, low self-esteem, relationships issues, depression, work or school related issues. For a free phone consultation contact Brian to discuss your concerns.0416 080 959 www.counsellinghq@bigpond.com

2/31 Chambers Place,WoyWoy NSW • Tel: 4341 0464 • www.hypnohub.com.au

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PeRsPeCTiVe

These words are subjective, and that means they are open to interpretation by the

individual. we all see things differently. Because our life experiences influence the

way we look at the world each day, we are bound to see things from different angles.

in most cases we view our own behaviour as normal and everyone else’s is a variation on that. it gets really hard at times to understand some people’s point of view, certainly their behaviour – even their ethics.

we tend to deceive ourselves by thinking that we understand certain people, we feel that because they have a familiar point of view to ours they are right, yet this just means their experiences have been similar to ours. Maybe they grew up in a society with a similar code of ethical behaviour, or their family followed the same principles. we can’t ever completely understand the motivations of others. Gnostics understand that all – absolutely aLL– conflict comes from misunderstanding.

it certainly makes life easier if we mix with people who have values like ours. we know what to expect from them and we also know what we can get away with. however, real spiritual growth comes when we dare to step outside our own ethics, morals and principles and try understanding a completely different culture.

an easy, less disturbing way to do this is to read about civilisations from the past. try to really get a feeling for their behaviour and understand what motivated them – why they accepted the things that they did. then see them as your own ancestors, imagine how the changes that came with time had an influence on them and eventually you end up in the 21st century in your own life. you might be able to see that the threads of influence through time change what is acceptable behaviour.

things that we once thought of as absurd or ridiculous now seem not so far left field when we see the influences that happened along the way to lead us to our current understanding. and remember we will be judged by others for our limited views also.

Everyone is doing the best they can at all times, given the limitations they have that are caused by fears, doubts and lack of under-standing.

when we accept the things that influence other peoples’ ethics, morals and principles we can live without conflict. and when we realise that ours are based on opinions we might even be prepared to let them change with time.

Mary holstein – co-owner of Gnostic Forest and Gnostic Bunch. Examining my own ethics every time travel to a different culture.

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What does your name or title mean?kelsang (meaning “Fortunate one”) is my ‘family’ name and comes from the person who ordained me. Dawa is my ‘first’ name. it means ‘Glorious Moon’. Fortunate Glorious Moon – something to live up to!Your religious/spiritual belief? i’m a monk within the kadampa Buddhist tradition. as a Buddhist, my lineage goes back two and a half millennia to Buddha Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha. as a kadampa, i follow the example of atisha, who founded the old kad-ampa tradition in the 11th century.How did you come to your beliefs? the main catalyst was an open mind! then, the right conditions came together and i found myself picking up a flyer for meditation and Bud-dhism in my local library. By the time i heard my first dharma teaching, i was already living in a Buddhist community.How have they shaped you personally? they’ve helped me to have a more measured response to my problems. i’m not such a drama queen these days! i particularly like Buddha’s teachings on ‘Buddha nature’, which is our es-sential nature. underneath all the bad habits, suspect intentions and ulterior motives we all have a good heart. holding this understanding in mind has helped me so much in my relation-ships with people. What are your challenges spiritually? train-ing my mind! the heart of kadampa Buddhist practice is to recognise that everything that happens can be part of your spiritual life. if i’m stuck in traffic, i try to practice patience. if someone points out my shortcomings, i try to practice humility and accept it, or have a peaceful mind when i tell them i don’t agree! there’s never a time when i’m without the op-portunity to develop a positive mind.

How does your practice take form? My entire life is my practice. the only real distinction is between my normal practice of ‘meditation’ and then the ‘meditation break’ – which is the rest of my day.

i start the day retaking my ordination vows – basically remembering who i am, and my goals. From 7-8am i do ‘puja’, (a chanted meditation) with 20 minutes for silent contemplation. it’s a huge source of my daily inspiration.

During the day i may be preparing a teaching, updating websites, designing or dis-tributing publicity, giving a talk somewhere or having a day off. i’m pretty busy – contrary to popular belief, meditators aren’t always gazing at their navel – we’re Modern Buddhists now! Where will you go when you leave your body? according to Buddhism, our mind has no beginning and no end – we are eternal beings. there is a tibetan saying i’m particularly fond of – everybody dies, but no one is dead. the mind is not the brain; it’s not a physical thing, which can be photographed or operated on. Death is therefore the separation of our body and mind. our body is like a guest house for our mind, so we ‘check out’, then make our way through an intermediate state known as the bardo before ‘checking in’ to our next life, with a new body.

to appreciate this view, it’s helpful to contemplate the process of falling asleep, dreaming and waking up, because falling asleep is similar to death, dreams are similar to the intermediate state, and waking is similar to rebirth.

kelsang Dawa is the resident teacher of khedrubje kadampa Buddhist centre in wamberal. he teaches meditation classes regularly throughout the coast.

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detoxifiYwith HerbsWith their aromatic and bitter character, detoxification herbs cleanse the body of toxic and waste substances. These herbs can be used to purify the blood, digestive system, internal organs and intestinal tract. here are just some of them:

Milk thistle Seed (St Mary’s thistle) – Silybum marianum

the seeds are used to enhance the functioning of the liver by activating the synthesis of protein. in addition, it is a hepatoprotective (protecting the liver) agent as well as a natural antioxidant that detoxifies drugs, alcohol and metabolic by-products.Marshmallow root – althea officinalis

revitalizing and gently purgative, Marshmallow root has a rich content of mucilage, which comforts an aggravated digestive system and also offers moisture to dehydrated tissues.

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red clover – Trifolium pratense

possesses gently stimulant, purifying and anti-spasmodic properties and is amongst the most extensively used of the detoxifying herbs. Gentle but effective for children as well as the aged, this herb is excellent for cleansing the blood and lymphatic systems.Slippery Elm Bark – ulmus rubra

a wonderful anti-inflammatory agent, slippery elm bark possesses laxative, nourishing and demulcent (soothing) properties which facilitates healing of the gastrointestinal tract.

nOTe: it is important to talk to a competent medical or herbal practitioner prior to taking any detoxifying herbs. They should not be used by pregnant women or nursing mothers.

– lana, gnostic Healing centre

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sTiCK UP FOR celery we all want to live a long life full of great health, energy, happiness and general well being. i have some good news for you… cELEry!

this ancient vegetable will help you in so many ways, and it’s in season right now. it’s also a great food to eat organic because it can have a high pesticide residue otherwise.

celery is an extremely versatile food as its entire form is edible, and can be cooked, eaten raw and juiced in a large array of recipes. Soups, salads, and juices are great ways to start, even good old fashioned celery and peanut butter can be a good starter point.

its crisp and tender texture is an unusual mouthful along with its tart and tangy flavour and watery quality making celery quite a unique vegetable. it is also packed full of vitamins and minerals including: vitamins B1, B2, B6 & c, all found in the celery stem, and vitamins a, B3, B5, E and k.

celery is rich in calcium and sodium, making it a highly alkaline vegetable which neutralizes foods that are high in potassium such as seeds, nuts and meat. celery contains amino acids, magnesium, folate and essential fatty acids.

there are also many medicinal benefits from this fantastic vegetable. celery calms the nerves, aids in bowel movements, can be used as a post workout to rehydrate the body, it is a diuretic, helps fight the common cold, lowers cholesterol, good for blood pressure and weight loss.

celery can be the antidote for so many health problems – so get stuck in!

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pour in coconut milk and hot stock and season with a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then cover, reduce heat and simmer for �0–�� minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.remove from heat, stir in chopped coriander then cover and leave to stand for � minutes.Serve hot, garnished with extra coriander.

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 onion, chopped1 garlic clove, crushed1 red capsicum, seeded and diced350gm chicken breast fillet, cut into strips175gm button mushrooms, halved2 small zucchinis, sliced1 1/2 cups 300g basmati rice, rinsed1 tsp each of ground coriander, cumin and cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric150ml coconut milk 400ml hot chicken or veggie stock2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leavesSalt and pepper to taste

heat the oil in saucepan and add the onion, garlic, capsicum and chicken. Saute over a high heat for �–� minutes until chicken loses its “raw” look. add mushrooms, zucchini, rice, spices and cook for a couple minutes.

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Dressing (simply combine)1/2 cup yogurt1 tsp. lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup mint leaves, finely choppedSalt and ground black pepper

preheat your oven to 180c. Line a tray with baking paper and spread out the sweet potato. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sea salt, then place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until soft.

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My name is Frieda Broderick. i have been an artist since the age of eight when i first got my eager young hands onto bottles of acrylic paint, and threw them at my bedroom wall handful by handful. (yes, my parents let me do this! and thank God for that!)

Freedom of expression was the gift my parents gave me; and, thanks to a complete lack of art education until i was in my twenties, i developed my own unique style.

in art i have no boundaries except my own personal one – of only creating beautiful art, leaving me free to be the artist, and the viewer the complete freedom to take from my work whatever they wish.

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Peter Baka sources his art materials from the most unusual of places.

his collections of recycled goods encompass much time searching for materials that represent aspects of his modern world and that of a bygone era. a natural affinity with the motion of recycling helping his creative ability to complete assemblages in a wide range of mediums incorporating time, movement and textures.

Gnostic Mana cafe features monthly exhibitions from the central coast’s leading artists.

nat Ferfoglia aka Miss Nat presents Home is where the harT is! (2013), a culmination of photography, digital collage, film & animation. these are images of woy woy which celebrate our retro homes, cars and random beauty. a no frills housing utopia built to raise families and workshop cars & boats. these images will often evoke childhood memories shielding us from the complexities of our modern lives. or maybe they are simply a reminder of what is really important to us and what we can live without in order to spend more time with our families and less time working for ‘the Man’?

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sKUBZ Graffiti Artist skubz (steve evans)

When did you first pick up a spray can? i was 16, out in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and had no idea what i was doing. the results weren’t great, so i started using paint markers to create cartoon characters on walls instead. i first seriously looked into technique and working on my can skills when i was 25. What has evolved your work? having like-mind-ed people to offer opinions and bounce ideas and techniques each other is invaluable. Being around other artists with more skills and knowl-edge has always helped me push my own skills further. the internet is a great tool for connect-ing with other art and artists around the world. i’ve also studied Graphic Design and animation, which provided me with a good foundation in digital art. i was then able to expand things i’d learned onto walls. i plan to study painting and fine art next year. How do people respond to your professional pieces? when it comes to artwork, you’re always going to have critics, doubly so when you’re cre-ating street-art. Most of the large-scale projects i’ve taken part in are community-focused, and they’ve been very well received. a group i work with even received a mention in NSw parliament for a work in the Gosford area, and an official opening for the piece by Gosford council. Have you ever had negative experiences? oh sure, especially in my younger days doing il-legal work. i focus on legal and commission work

now, which can have its own set of problems. working with other artists can have you butting heads sometimes. trying to make it as an estab-lished, self-employed artist is one of the most difficult paths i’ve chosen to undertake, but i find it pushes me as an individual and as an artist, and i’m learning from my mistakes all the time. What’s the best place in Australia for Street Art? My home town of Melbourne is a great city when it comes to street-art, but i might be a bit biased. the line between acceptance and intolerance by the Melbourne council wavers back and forth, but community acceptance and an abundance of ever-changing legal walls make it a haven for artists and enthusiasts alike. Who/What are your inspirations? i’ve always loved cartoons and animation, and it’s always been a big influence on my work. i’m a really big fan of work by adam phillips (Bitey of Brack-enwood), J.G. quintel (the regular Show), and pendleton ward (adventure time). i really got into street art after hearing a talk by Sydney/Melbourne artist phibs, who’s been one of my biggest inspirations. other artists like Shepard Fairey, peque, Flying Fortress, Jamie hewlett, alex Grey and Salvador Dali are some of my strongest influences. How has the local perspective on Street Art evolved since you’ve been here? i believe it’s starting to change positively. Gosford council is reaching out more and more for street artists to create commission works around the area and the Gosford cBD. artists creative Enterprises (acE) is a new networking group for many artists including street artists, getting involved with

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projects from Gosford to Long Jetty, and also set-ting up ‘invitation’ legal walls for artists looking for public space to create large-scale works. the Gosford Graffiti art project (Gap) is run through the Gosford Narara Neighborhood centre, and is funded by the NSw Department of community Services. the project focuses on creating street art works in graffiti problem

This mural at Gnostic Corner is the work of young artists in the Gosford Graffiti Art Project (GAP).

areas, working with small businesses, young people, and the local community. the Gap has been responsible for almost 20 street art murals over the past year or more, and the feedback has been very positive. How do you feel about political street art? i love it, it’s so important. Everyday we’re bombarded with slogans and advertisements, images and biased news that can fool and distract us from the true state of the world. political street art cuts straight through all that and demands your attention. it grabs you and sends a raw and undi-luted message to question what we may take for granted, or simply have no idea about. What’s the future for Graffiti Art in your mind? i think it has a strong role to play, especially in western culture. it offers ways of expressing yourself and presenting your work to the public anonymously. there’s no need to be an estab-lished artist to exhibit in the street, and your audience is infinitely varied. it’s also a great way to connect with youth who might usually shy away from art and creative expression. i believe Street art will keep evolving, it’s part of its nature.

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Parvatasana or Mountain pose (Parvat meaning Mountain in Sanskrit) common name: ‘the tired typist’

there are a few variations of this pose for your legs. as always, listen to your body and choose the position for your legs that feels best for you. you may choose to sit cross-legged, with legs out stretched in front of you or by kneeling and sitting back on your feet.

Stretch your arms out on front of you and clasp fingers together as if in prayer. Now turn your palms outwards whilst leaving your fingers interlocked.

Breathe in through your nose deeply as you rise your arms up and over your head so your palms face the ceiling.

continue to breathe in and out steadily as you feel your back stretching out. imagine yourself lifting the top half of your body towards the roof whilst keeping your lower half firmly on the ground.

this pose stretches the arms, back and stomach and improves circulation to these areas.

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there are many fantasy artists who have had their paintings transformed into beautiful figurines. this figurine from Josephine wall is called Bluebird ($55). Available at Gnostic Enchantments, T: ���� ����

Send some sweet loving kindness with an arrangement of chocolates and balloons and flowers, we can send a bright box of fun to cheer up your special friend. rrp $60.00Available at Gnostic Bunch, T: ���� ����

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simmer down, samuraiOnce upon a parable a fierce Samurai travelled to seek the

wisdom of an old Zen Master. Being a strong and feared man the Samurai was not backward in

coming forward with his question, “old man, what is the meaning of heaven and hell?”

to which the Master replied quickly, “you’re nothing but a violent lout, i can’t waste my time explaining these things to the like of you!”

angrily the Samurai leapt up, skilfully pulling his sword from its scabbard and drew on the Master screaming loudly “i could kill you for this disrespect!”

Not flinching in the slightest the Master replied, “ this, my friend, is hell.”at the realisation of his unnecessary outburst the Samurai quickly withdrew his sword and

apologetically bowed thanking the Master for his insight. “this, my friend,” said the great Master “is heaven!”

we are so often our own worst enemy. we choose at a moments notice to suffer or surrender to our own emotions and imaginings. what is relevant to the moment is left behind so we can indulge in a story we have been writing about ourselves for a very long time.

“i am _______” Sometimes the story is about others “they always ________” we don’t often give fresh eyes to the moment and realise (or empathise with) what is real and

important. Emotions are always passing. observe them if you can, dear Samurais!

– emily Holstein

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an icy Manhattan morning – no actual snow but that wind

can rip right through you. we need breakfast. and since we spent last night bar-hopping in the East village, we’re looking to redeem ourselves with something good.

a friend in australia told us about the cinnamon Snail (thanks Ems), a food truck which serves organic, vegan food and has accumulated a cult following in the city since it took to the streets in �0�0.

it’s around ��.�0 when we track the Snail down via Facebook to Mid-town Broadway. we order the big-gest thing on the menu, enigmati-cally named ‘�00 year old frog man breakfast jamboree’, but no luck...

“Sorry guys, we need the waffle iron for that and it just blew up. here, try some donuts.”

Free donuts are always good, but these aren’t just any donuts: creme brûlée, tiramisu, roasted plum...

we order the chipotle Seitan Burrito ($�) and hazelnut Bourbon pancakes ($�0). turns out these are favourites with a bleary eyed of-fice-worker guy behind us. “when this truck is around i sneak out for an early lunch before the line gets crazy.”

the burrito is lush and spicy, and that Seitan ‘meat substitute’ is pretty damn meaty. pancakes are thick, but light, and slathered in plump berry sauce. the helpings are huge and both are completely delicious. plus there was that extra warm feeling afterwards: No animal was harmed in Making our hang-overs Better.

Seitan (say-tahn) is made from wheat. It has a similar look and texture of meat and absorbs the flavours of spic-es and herbs well. It’s also high in protein making it a great source for vegans and vegetarians. Used for centuries in China and Japan, seitan is believed to have been created by Buddhist monks to help persuade followers to adopt a vegetarian diet. Note that seitan is made from wheat gluten, so not an option for Celiacs or Gluten Intolerants.

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Follow that snail

1. The line starts to grow as word gets out. 2. Chipotle Seitan Burrito with marinated kale and fresh jalapenos. 3. Hazelnut bourbon pancakes with pine nut butter, orange cranberry sauce and dark beer syrup. 4. Vegan wizards: Jessica, Sean and Marc.

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Cleopatra’s BathDissolve away in this decadent bathing experi-ence that is inspired by the spectacular love story of the Egyptian queen cleopatra.to recreate a bath named after queen cleo-patra is not a cliche, it’s a classic. the timeless goddess was famous for her beautiful skin, the consequence of bathing in milk, flowers and essential oils. there is something mysteriously feminine about cleopatra. it is inspiring when a woman is in touch with her sexuality.coconut milk is very nourishing, and the rose oils are incredibly hydrating. the combination makes a repairing and soothing remedy for dry and irritated skin. pink clay is very toning, leaving your skin soft and supple. cleopatra used balms and scents as part of her pre-love making preparation. there were clearly no sacral chakra blockages for this lady.You will need

1 tbsp pink clay20ml coconut milk1 handful dry or fresh rose petals2 drops rose otto or rose absolute pure essential oil

Atmospherethis bath recipe is best enjoyed in the evening hours in a quiet and empty house. Feel free to light candles and burn neroli, palmarosa and

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geranium essential oils for their balancing, comforting and nurturing properties. have a large white fluffy towel and a pot of white rose petal tea awaiting your bathing departure. any type of Middle Eastern music will contribute to the exotic ambience. Fill the bath with warm water, add pink clay, coconut milk, the rose pure essential oils and rose petals. Bless your bath with thoughts of femininity, strength and success – all the things cleopatra represents.

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Brief Therapy with hypnosisIt takes 21–28 days to make or break neural pathways.Clearing The paTh: in our first (extended) session we will discuss the history of your problem and refine goals which are instilled into the subconscious mind.TraCing TraCks: in following sessions we will use imagery and dialogue to heal the wounds underlying your old patterns.sealing The road: in our final session we direct your future while allowing for creative change.Four sessions for change: $�00

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‘reaching For Your Dreams’ from angel Dreams oracle deck By DorEEN aND MELiSSa virtuE

you may feel doubts from time to time about whether or not your dreams will come to fruition. trust that you were given the seeds of your desires from the great universe for a purpose.

your dreams would not have been placed in your mind and heart if you weren’t supposed to accomplished and live them. the universe is supporting you. all is in perfect alignment as your dreams are ready to be manifested. Dreams come in many forms such as daydreams hopes and wishes. when you hold your goals and desires within your heart they have time to incubate in this sacred space.

So the answer is yes, “Go For it”DorEEN virtuE is one of the worlds best known angel intuitives who teaches and supports communication with your angels. She has been producing beautiful oracle cards for many years along with books, workshops, cDs and gifts to assist spiritual growth.

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Lunar Eclipse: 26th April... 6.11am...5* 46’ Scorpio...

Solar Eclipse: 10th May... 10.30am...19* 32’ Taurus...

Lunar Eclipse: 25th May... 2.07pm...4* 07’ Sagittarius...

MarchFacing your fears and past inhibitions may be painful... but it may also give you an understanding of how to unearth and heal any past issues that are holding you back. This is the month to have patience and fortitude. Slowing down will help you to make the required adjustments needed to see where this new direction in life is leading you.

AprilThis month you may be hard at work achieving your goals and getting the recognition you deserve for your efforts. You are creating a new cycle in which you are connecting with your talents and having the knowledge to move forward in a responsible fashion. Respect, rewards and promotion are keys of success – now especially with love in the home and with family.

MayThis can be an intense and challenging time leaving you feeling quite vulnerable. Letting go of outdated projects, leaving behind old structures and old habits and working on what is really important should help you clear a pathway for your future. You may also have aggressive tendencies and a feeling of being overwhelmed, so it’s best to think before you either speak or act out.

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Jennifer has been an Astrologer for 22 years. FAA Certificate.

Planetary influencesfor March, April & May 2013

The chinese calender follows the path of the moon rather than the sun. this causes

the chinese New year to fall on a different date of the Gregorian calendar (the one we use) each year. the christian celebration of Easter also follows the moon and we have a varying date each year for these holidays.

this year February 10th saw the beginning of the chinese year of the Snake. 1.3 Billion people celebrated with fireworks, feasts and parades – the celebrations continue for 15 days.

the popular myth behind the chinese New year celebrations was that Nian, an angry monster, would surface on the last night each year to destroy villages and eat people. in order to avoid this destruction the people would clean their homes and brightly decorate them. they would make loud noises with drums and fire crackers to scare the monster away.

when the New year arrived people would great each other with “Gio Nian” a friendly term to say we survived the monster – this has now translated into the modern New year greeting.

The Year of the

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according to chinese astrology, people born during the year of the Snake are said to be keen and determined. they know how to manoeuvre themselves toward their own destinies and destinations. they are also sophisticated and calm and not outwardly emotional, but they might have a touch of paranoia at times. china’s late chairman Mao Zedong was born in the year of the Snake.

– Mary Holstein, gnostic Forest

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Morgaine – Sunday, MondayInspiring and genuine guidance through tarot, numerology, astrology, spirit guide communication. Past life regression to unlock karmic lessons also available by request.Bridget – Monday Experienced intuitive Palm Reader. The lines on the hand are a directory to the personality and events both past and future. By understanding these influences you can make conscious choices about your future direction.Loretta – Tuesday Exuding experience and grace, Loretta uses psychic tarot incorporating messages from your guides to help clarify your current situation and move into your future with confidence.Oscar – Thursday, Sunday Specific and unique, through his skills of clairvoyance and mediumship Oscar offers guidance and comfort from your spirit guides, higher self and lost loved ones.Ingrid – Wednesday, Thursday Warm and nurturing, Ingrid uses psychic abilities, tarot, numerology and dream interpretation skills to help you gain clarity of past, potential futures and present.Jennifer – Friday Genuine and honest, Jennifer uses tarot, astrology and numerology to give specific and accurate information about now and timing for future possibilities.Franchesca – Wednesday, Saturday Clairvoyant. By reading your aura and the tarot cards Franchesca can help empower your decisions. Palm readings and medical intuitive services also add further guidance.Christian – Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Caring and kind hearted, Christian connects with lost loved ones in spirit to bring through wisdom and messages of support. Psychic skills and oracle cards give positive guidance for now and in the future.

Readers offer their interpretations of the situation and possible outcomes. As this is the world of free will you always have the power to change outcomes and determine your own future.

ReadersGnostic Forest offers readings daily from 10am – 4pm.

Phone for an appointment on 4342 4466. Phone readings also available.