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Salutations!My name is Emerald Cloud, I am 21 years of age, a wife of a wonderful

man, and an excited mother to be. My origin is of Philippine descent, but I reside in sin city Las Vegas. I enjoy the finer things in life such as, the air I breathe, the people I surround myself with, and the healing power of laughter. Although I am not one to be bound by religion, I do have many beliefs. I believe that many religions are flawed and supported by a lot of contradicting and selfish souls, I believe in the secret, which for all of you that aren’t too familiar with it, is the law of attraction. That everything in your universe derives from the positive or negative state of your thoughts, which builds a chain reaction of events that make up what happens in your life. I believe that money is the root of all evil, and that there are no excuses, just punishments for those who make excuses. I have gone through a lot in my years of living so far, but then again, haven’t we all? I’ve witnessed the cruelest of unfortunate events, from rape to murder, from feeding my addictions to degrading myself for money, from self discovery to self mutilation. All of these things bare memories of all kinds, and I treasure them because they are what makes me stand strong here with you today, they are the stepping stones in my abundant journey and I wear my scars with pride!I feel that this crazy beautiful world has taught me many lessons and forced me to do a lot of growing up at a young age. I was once a wild untamable spirit, who now has grown domesticated and settled with my life, but do not underestimate my fiery soul, because it never burns out. I am very grateful for many things in my life, one of which is to be well and alive and here with you today to tell my story, and share my wisdom. My ultimate goal as a HempStar, is to be bold, explore my limits of self expression, and to spread the word of truth, in all its forms to you readers, and hopefully become your muse.

Yours truly, Emerald Cloud

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Josie DeeAbout Me

I began my career in Corporate America while pursuing a degree in NutritionalSciences. Upon graduation I quit corporate America to start my own business asExecutive Director of a Holistic Wellness center. In addition to nutritionalcounseling I taught classes on Nutrition, Health and Wellness and Metaphysics, aswell as writer and editor of a successful sixteen-page newsletter. During that time Ialso became a Reiki Master/Teacher, began seeing auras (both of these involveour energy fields) and devoted my life to my spiritual path that includes sharingwith others what I’ve learned.

After years of teaching I sold my interest in the center and pursued my passion forphotography that later evolved into digital art. After having a successful blog fortwo years in “Art and Photography” in which I remained number one, I wasconvinced by my fans to put my art “out there.” Two of my pieces ”Butterfly Effect”and “Angelic Reflection” recently won awards at www.guestsgallery.com for their“2009 Work of The Year” and their 2010 International Realism contest. I have alsolicensed one of my pieces for a book cover, and I am in the process ofconstructing my website to sell my art on-line and locally. Oh, you will also find myart in this and the previous issue of HempStar magazine.

I am happily married living in the foothills of the Rockies on a huge mountaincreek with my husband of twenty-fours years and our seven cats. Yes, seven! Mostof them found us and not the other way around! I love animals, I love people (well,most of them), I love and enjoy the beauty of nature, and I hate injustices. That’swhat makes me an activist.

I’m a political activist first because that is where voices can be heard thatintroduce or affect laws and create change. I’m also an activist for animal rights,the environment, food safety, human, social and, civil rights, world peace – well,you get the idea.

I am happy to be writing for HempStar and to share my knowledge ofMetaphysics, Health and Nutrition, and to raise awareness to the critical issues oursociety is facing today.

Oh, one more thing you should know about me – “I HATE CORPORATE AMERICA!”

You can contact me at JosieDee@comcast.net

I grew up on Long Island and now live in Colorado. I guess youcould say I’m an East coast girl that became a Mountain girl. Livingin New York I spent many summers traveling the USA on the backof a Harley Davidson. Many of those summers were exploring theWest and it was on one of those bike trips that I fell in love with theColorado Rockies and after a twist of fate I eventually moved here.

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eing a mommy is just the most amazing thing in the world.

I believe as a mom, you learn a great deal more than you teach;

not only about your new human being, but even more about

yourself. The whole process of pregnancy is absolutely enriching,

joyful, anxious, and for some women, painful. A lot of women are

blessed to have absolutely perfect pregnancies; no nausea, no

aches and pains, no infections, a short/easy labor, no discomforts.

But some women, on the other hand, have very uncomfortable

pregnancies; kidney infections, extreme nausea/vomiting, extreme

cramps and lower back pains, aching joints, sore nipples, etc. It

was only throughout and after pregnancy that I started to truly

know my own body, as well as a more holistic way of living. It

was no longer just about me.

Regardless of how a pregnancy goes, it is, for everyone, a great

learning process, and a time for vast preparations; mental,

physical, and financial (Oh yeah, that’s where it gets us!). But if

you are like me, then you know money is NOT the most

important and necessary thing for a new baby. Like I always say;

all babies need is love and breast milk, the rest you can find on

craigslist! Yes, that’s right; I can’t remember a time that I bought

something brand new for my son (Ok, so maybe I bought one or

two BPA free toys). But everything else he owns is second-hand.

Go recycling!

I love being a mommy, but even better, I love being a green

mom! This column is going to be here every issue so I can share

with you my green mommy knowledge of economically living

green in this busy world. I can’t wait to share with you! And if

you have any comments, complaints, suggestions, or tips that

you’d like to share as well; please email them to me at

lotusblossom@hempstarmagazine.com. I’d love to hear from

you!

It is having the feeling of utter attachment at the very same time as

the need for independence. It is the feeling of most extreme and

deep love as well as the highest point of overwhelming anger. It is

all beautiful. It is absolutely inspiring and the most highly

educational and learning experience. Observing and participating--

-first-hand--- in the life and development of a whole new human

being, a blank disk, a clean canvas to be filled with conditioning,

experiences, emotions, memories, opinions, and much more!

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Emy Tolentino

“The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people whoare evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.”….. Albert Einstein

How’s the world looking to you lately? For me it’s looking pretty scary - the scariest I’ve

seen in my lifetime. I grew up in the late 60’s/early 70’s and while they were turbulent timesthe problems we are facing in our world today are far more catastrophic.

We are at a tipping point in our society where our individual choices and actions can have aprofound effect on future generations and the future of the planet. There is so much that isout of balance in our world that many people are feeling a sense of hopelessness, that thingsare spiraling downhill and out of control. The following is a brief list of the issues our societyis facing today that concerns us all:

•Two Wars•World Terrorism•World Unrest•Nuclear War•Government Corruption•Wall Street Corruption, Bailouts, Lobbyists•Corporate Takeover of World Governments

•Rampant Greed•Broken Government•Overpopulation•Environmental Deterioration•Climate Change•Animal Rights•Civil and Gay Rights•Infrastructure Deterioration•Depleting Resources•Food Safety

•Loss of Jobs•Economic Insecurity•Racism, Violence, Hate Speech, Religious Extremism•Immigration•Disappearance of the Middle Class

•Increasing Poverty and Homelessness•The Divide of Americans by Political Parties•Legalization of Marijuana8

Wow! That IS a bit scary (except for the legalization of marijuana) AND overwhelming. It’s nowonder people feel powerless to be able to affect change. So what do we do? We becomeactivists!

Activism can be defined as intentional action to bring about political or social change. To be anactivist is to believe in change and believe that our individual choices and actions have thepower and ability to make positive changes or to avert catastrophe. For me as well as manyothers, it’s a reaction to injustices that inspires motivation for creating change.

Activism embodies not only changing the world but by also changing ourselves. The morepositive changes we make within our own lives, the more it will reflect to the outer world. Weneed to alter our daily habits and by doing this not only will we be doing our part to promotepositive change, but we will also be setting an example for others to follow.The first steps in becoming an activist are:

•Become aware of the problem/issue.•How are we as individuals part of the problem?

•How can each of us be part of the solution?

If we want to consider ourselves responsible individuals, we need to get out there and “DoSomething.” We need to help others that are “Doing Something.” Look at the list. Whichproblem stirs up the most emotion in you? What injustice really pisses you off? Which one (s)are directly affecting your life right now? Most people don’t become activists until it affectsthem personally. Whatever problems/issues you are concerned about, there is something youcan do. If every individual found one thing that they could do that would make a difference -society would turn around.

There is no right or wrong way in being an activist, it’s as simple as ‘getting involved.” Weneed to stop waiting for someone else to do something and become catalysts for the change wewant to see. Activism had its roots in the sixties and I believe that the sixties activism workedand that our actions made a difference and that we affected history. Many of us “original”hippies are still around working to finish what we started and are hopeful that the youngergenerations will bring back the counter-culture movement and take up where we left off.

This is the first of a regular column of HempStar magazine focusing on importantissues/problems of our time. Its purpose is to raise awareness and hopefully motivate people intotaking action. Each column will focus on one specific issue/problem that directly or indirectlyaffect our lives and provide information needed to create the changes we want to see.

Next Issue- Genetically Engineered Food – Monsanto the real evil empire.

Note: The problems we are facing today are directly related to the evolution/transformation of Humankind and the planet – but that’s for another article.

Josie Dee

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Letter to the Readers

So I just want to say how greatly disappointed I am at our fellow medical marijuana patients and their responsibility (or should I say irresponsibility) about their meds around their children. Not all of you, of course. But I could not count on my fingers how many cases I have recently heard of parents that have used their medicine irresponsibly around their children, or that have had their children removed from their homes by their local CPS for not complying with the law. Fact is, parents aren’t even supposed to medicate in the presence of their children. But how fair is this for single parents with chronic conditions? How fair is this for any patient that can’t find a babysitter every time they medicate? Well, in order for the CPS to actually come into your home and remove your children from your custody, there has to be a reason beyond simply medicating. There has to be a case involving abuse and/or neglect.

As Medical Marijuana patients, we have to make sure we are covering ourselves all around by simply complying with our local laws (and common sense, too). First of all, let’s make sure our paperwork is always up to date. Next, let’s not leave our medicine lying around in the reach of our children!!! Let me say that again; DO NOT LEAVE YOUR MEDICINE LYING AROUND IN THE REACH OF YOUR CHILDREN! Treat it as any other prescription; oxycontin, vicodin, xanax, etc. Put it away, locked in a cabinet. We just happen to have the privilege of buying the tastiest treats at dispensaries such as cookies, cake, rice crispy treats, lollypops, brownies and much more! Do our children know the difference between medicated treats and regular treats? No, they don’t. I was extremely upset to hear about the case of the couple here in Commerce City, Colorado, whose ten month old toddler had to be hospitalized due to their irresponsibility in using and storing their meds. Now this couple had thirty plants growing in a shed illegally and not in compliance with Amendment 20.

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They also, apparently, aren’t careful about where they leave the edibles they make; the child ingested some medicated trail mix and ended up having to be hospitalized for a THC overdose. Another case; a ten year old boy shot himself in the foot while guarding his father’s grow. His father left him alone with a gun to protect himself or his grow (as assumed). This boy got scared by something and shot himself in the foot. All of this enrages me.

Is it fair for a few irresponsible people to ruin the rights of those who are actually practicing things in a legal, responsible manner? No, it’s not. I, along with many friends of mine are legal MMJ patients as well as parents. We try our very best, and succeed at it, to use and store our medicine in the most responsible and safe manner with our children’s safety in highest regard. We should be thankful, that now that Marijuana is legal, we don’t have to put ourselves at risk to obtain our medicine, by breaking the law and buying from street dealers, doing illegal transactions, illegally possessing something we are not supposed to have. Let’s enjoy this something we are not supposed to have. Let’s enjoy this amazing freedom we have of going to a dispensary, legally picking what strain works best for our pain, legally carrying our medicine without any paranoia, or fear of being caught, legally medicating in the safety of our own homes without worrying about doing something illegal with our children in the house, etc By complying with Amendment 20, we are showing the government that we are capable of being responsible. How do we ever intend on ending prohibition and the war on drugs if we can’t even handle a little Marijuana? This looks bad, real bad.

Now, the police expect to see many more children hurt themselves. They are already further investigating about 23 more cases of child abuse as well as illegal grows. C’mon people, seriously, don’t ruin it for the rest of us. We are trying real hard to keep Marijuana at its fair legality as it is, and maybe even advance with time to further freedoms, but we will never be able to achieve those freedoms if we don’t show that we deserve them, that we can handle them responsibly. So join the movement, and be a responsible parent, a responsible grower, and a responsible patient. But most important of all, a responsible human being. Lotus Blossom

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ESSICA IS A DUMB, VAPID GIRL THAT DOESN'T

CARE ABOUT INNER BEAUTY. SHE JUST

THINKS THAT BECAUSE SHE’S GAINED A LITTLE

ABOUT JESSICA SIMPSON’S

NEW “REALITY” SHOW

THE PRICE OF BEAUTY

WEIGHT IN THE PAST SHE CAN

AUTOMATICALLY SAY "OMG I'M JUST LIKE THE

REST OF YOU" AND IMMEDIATELY GAINS THE

RIGHT TO MAKE A TV SHOW ABOUT HOW

SHE "UNDERSTANDS" HOW INNER BEAUTY IS

MORE IMPORTANT TO

HER WHEN SHE ALONG WITH MANY OTHER

CELEBRITIES ARE THE REASON WHY WOMEN

AND MEN HERE IN OUR HOME HAVE TO

FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTS TO BE PASSED AS

BEAUTIFUL TOO! I MEAN, HOW CAN

SOMEONE WHO HAS A PERSONAL

ENTOURAGE OF BEAUTY EXPERTISE REALLY

SAY SHE CARES? I HAVE ONE WORD FOR

YOU MY FRIEND: RATINGS! DO NOT FALL FOR

THE FACADE THAT PEOPLE SO DESPERATELY

OBSESS OVER! WE ARE BEAUTIFUL IN ALL

SHAPES, SIZES, AND COLORS, AND THAT

VALUE IS LIFE ITSELF AND NOT A CAMPAIGN!

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ON A MORE SENTIMENTAL NOTE, BEAUTY

SHOULD NEVER BE MEASURED BY YOUR WAIST

LINE, NOR BY THE SIZE OF YOUR WALLET,

BECAUSE BEAUTY HAS NO COST OR WEIGHT, IT

IS SOMETHING OF A MUCH MORE VALUABLE

MEASUREMENT: THE SIZE OF YOUR HEART. YES, I

KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING, “WOW HOW

CLICHÉ” WELL IN MY EYES, A PURE HEART AND

KIND GESTURES ARE WHAT MAKES US

BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEINGS. IT SHOULD NEVER

MATTER HOW MUCH MAKE UP YOU APPLY, OR

HOW LONG IT TAKES YOU TO DAMAGE YOUR

HAIR EVERYDAY, OR HOW MUCH CLOSER YOU

ARE TO GETTING THAT SKELETOR PHYSIQUE

THAT EVERYONE RAVES OVER, COME ON

PEOPLE WAKE UP! I MEAN, DO YOU REALLY

WANNA RISK YOUR HEALTH AND BECOME

THAT MUCH CLOSER TO DEATH, JUST SO THAT

SHALLOW CRUSH OF YOURS CAN SPARE ONE

LOOK AT YOU? I HOPE YOU’RE ALL SMARTER

THAN THAT! BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE, NOT JUST

IN US INDIVIDUALLY, BUT IN THE WORLD

AROUND US. IT’S IN THE SIMPLEST THINGS THAT

WE ALWAYS OVERLOOK, THE CALM WARM

SUMMER BREEZE, THE TRANQUIL STILL POND IN

OUR LOCAL PARKS, IT’S IN THE WAY THE SUN

RISES AND KISSES YOUR FACE IN THE MORNING,

IT’S IN HOW GRACEFULLY THE RAIN FALLS ON

YOUR WINDOW PANE WHILE IT LULLS YOU TO

SLEEP IN THE LATE EVENING , AND IT’S IN THE

SMILE OF EVERY STRANGER YOU PASS ON THE

SIDEWALK. THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT REALLY

SHOULD PROMOTE TRUE BEAUTY, NOT THOSE

HANDKERCHIEF, JADED STATUES THAT

EVERYONE SO MINDLESSLY OBSSES OVER! SO I

SAY TO YOU JESSICA SIMPSON, “DROP YOUR

SUPERFICIAL SHOPPING SPREE, BECAUSE THERE

IS NO PRICE FOR BEAUTY!”

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So you look in the fridge for the tenth time wondering what you should do with that old pot of vegetables or pasta/rice. Or you have just discovered it all the way in the back of the fridge. It’s been there for a week. You don’t want to throw it out, but you really don’t feel like eating it either. Ah! The guilt. Well, I have a solution for you, whether you have meat, vegetables, or an old lasagna, you can recycle it into a tasty soufflé by taking these easy steps!

Don’t Throw Away

That Old Food…

Learn to Recycle!

Your Old Food

2 Eggs (depending on

amount of food)

Milk

Butter

Cheese

Whole Wheat Flour (or

regular flour)

A Glass Pyrex or

Oven Dish

A Blender

You Will Need Steps

1Please inspect your old cooked food

thoroughly, making sure there is no mold, and no rancid or sour smell. I can’t stress this enough, we want to recycle, but we don’t want you to get sick, so please take the cautionary steps necessary. The shelf life for most refrigerated foods is between 7-14 days depending on various factors; the temperature of your fridge, whether you stuck the spoon/fork with your saliva back in the pot/pan, and what it is that’s being refrigerated among other factors. So check it out and use your best judgment, carefully inspecting its color, texture, and smell. If your food passes the safety inspection, then you can proceed to Step 2!

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2 Preset your oven to 350 degrees.

3 Now that you’ve made sure this old food is edible, go ahead and dump all of it in a blender.

4 Add the other ingredients according to the amount of food you put in there. You will want to add 2 eggs, 1-2 tablespoons of butter (depends on the amount of food), 1-2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour, 1-2 cups of milk (according to the amount of food; too much will make it too soft), and a cup of shredded cheese.

5 Blend on high if you want the texture to come out softer and mushier, blend low if you want it to be creamier.

6 Now butter your glass or metal container all around the inside so that the food won’t stick while cooking.

7 Pour all of it in the container evenly, making sure it is not too full. Spread 1-2 cups of cheese on top of the mixture to your taste, do you like it super cheesy or not so cheesy?

8 Put in the middle of center rack in your oven and set a timer for 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes take a look at it. If the cheese on top looks very gold/crispy and it smells very good, stick a fork in the middle. If the fork comes out clean, it is ready to go. If not, set another timer for 10 more minutes and repeat the previous procedure (with the fork).

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Enjoy!Lotus Blossom

In this issue we have an inspirational

artist who submitted his work all the

way from Nigeria! He is a 23 year

old business student who has always

had an eye for art, in fact he stated

that he is the first artist in all of his

family’s history.

“When I was young, that is when

my mother and the entire family

know that I am bless with Art, I have

this natural gift from above and as I

am telling you now, I am the only

Artist from my relation according to

my mother, from history.''

“I have exhibit my paintings in many occasions

and I have been working with different art

companies in the country. Upon

approaching my paintings you

will discover that it all

about nature and

the African style

most especially in the

Nigerian Tradition

and I love to make

people filled with natural

Character.”

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“I love to make people filled withnatural character.”

Najeem told us that he had lived in somewhat of a “ghetto” but

that he and his family manage. They eat a variety of foods such as

rice and beans and also eba

which is made from cassava,

and amala made from yam,

as well as other foods he

could not describe to me.

“I am not from a silver

spoon family, but I believe is

my talent will not go astray

and it shall speak for me

Someday!”

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I found Najeem’s art and

motivation to be inspiring, so

inspiring that I and my Editor-in-

Chief have decided to begin a

search for a curator who would

like to help Najeem bring his

astonishing art to America. So

this is a call to any studio owners

or curators to be the first to

showcase Waheed Najeem and

his exciting, original and

inspiring art pieces!

“Iam bless

with Art, I have this

natural gift from above”

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“We are Spiritual beings having a human experience,NOT

Human beings having a spiritual experience!”

The word Metaphysics is actually a combination of two words, Meta, theGreek word meaning beyond, andphysics, the study of energy and matter.Metaphysics is the study of energy andmatter beyond the physical plane toother dimensions. It is a spiritual beliefsystem that combines theology,philosophy, and science that focuses onthe individual’s self-awareness. It is thebranch of philosophy that deals with thenature of existence, truth andknowledge. It is a way to interpret life,understand our spirituality and ourrelationship with God and each other.

Metaphysics closely follow the Easternreligions but are actually the essence ofall the world’s spiritual teachings. Itincorporates the Buddhist and Hinduconcept of reincarnation and karma, andtheir understanding of life force energy

(prana, chi), Universal brotherhood;Kabbalah’s ancient teachings, Native Americanpractices, and Christianity’s concept of theTrinity.

The three important principles ofreincarnation, karma and universalbrotherhood that underlie this belief systemexplain many of the mysteries of life anddeath. It gives us a greater understanding ofourselves, our interconnectedness toeveryone and everything, and our soul’spurpose for this lifetime.

Theosophy, New Age and Occult are threeterms that have been used in association withMetaphysics. Theosophy means “DivineWisdom”, and is the study of science andGod. It is also the essence of all the world’sspiritual teachings. The term “New Age” isnot so new anymore but was coined in themid seventies to convey the mass change of

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consciousness that is occurring on our planet(more info on that in future issues). “Occult’s”actual definition is the “science of thingshidden.” It was not known to the commonperson but was there for the true seekers oflife’s mysteries, the supernatural. It was onlyChristianity and modern Western society thatled people to believe that it had to do withSatanism and/or black magic – not true! It issimply the study of things hidden, the scienceand spirituality of life.

UNIVERSAL LAWS

Just as the laws of physics govern our physicalworld, the universe is governed by universallaws and is an essential foundation ofMetaphysics. The universe is perfectlybalanced by these natural laws, which areregulatory vibrations to maintain order. Theselaws reign over the entire universe and ourlives on the mental and psychological levels.When we become aware of the universal lawswe can use them to improve our lives andaccelerate our spiritual growth. The universallaws are the laws God made when he createdthe universe.

THE PRIMARY UNIVERSAL LAWS

The Law of One – There is only one God. Weare one with God and everything else. We areall connected. The energies of God keep theuniverse in motion.

The Law of Mind – There is a universalintelligence that is shared by all and calledthe subconscious mind or the universalsubconscious mind. It is the mind of God andthis is where all of our prayers are heard.

The Law of Unconditional Love – One of themost important laws – unconditional love forall beings and all things. It means acceptanceof others without judgment or expectations.

The Law of Duality – Everything has bothpositive and negative energy within it (yin-yang, feminine-masculine).

The Law of Karma – This is the law of causeand effect that states for every action(thought, word or deed) there is an equal andopposite reaction. Karma is a continuous cycleof energy and what you put out will come backto you.

The Law of Reincarnation - This law workswith the Law of Karma and gives us the tool tofree ourselves of karma. The soul is reborn intoa physical body for the purpose of gainingknowledge and understanding and to resolvenegative emotions, patterns and actions weincurred in previous lifetimes. Throughrepeated incarnations (lifetimes) we learn“karmic lessons” and reap the rewards oflessons that we previously learned in order togrow spiritually and evolve back to our soulsawareness and perfection.

The Law of Attraction – Through our consciousand subconscious thoughts we attract and orrepel people and situations. Our mentalattitude is the key to controlling this law. If youwant peace and love in your life, you mustbecome peaceful and loving.

The Law of Free Will – This law gives each soulthe freedom to make choices. It gives us theopportunity to follow a spiritual path, or notfollow a path, to be happy, or to not be happy.We can choose how to respond to life’s lessons

and grow from our choices.

The Law of Tenfold Return – This law statesthat what you give out you will receive tentimes over.

Even if you ignore or are unaware of theUniversal Laws, they will function in your lifeanyway. It is to your benefit to becomeaware, understand and use these laws to 27

improve your life.

I have been spiritual my entire life. I wasraised Catholic and later became a Born-Again Christian. However, at a early age I hadso many questions and disagreements withthe tenets of the church, that I actually gotthrown out of Sunday school at the age ofseven because I asked a question the nuncouldn’t answer. My question – “Why is itthat in order for me to receive communion Ihave to go to confession and confess my sinsto the priest, while my girlfriend who wasLutheran only had to confess her sins to God?Why do I have to go through themiddleman?” I guess calling the priest the“middleman” had something to do withgetting pulled out of class and sent homewith a note. Anyway, I continued questioningthe church’s teachings all through my life untilI discovered Metaphysics and then everythingbegan making sense. I have been studyingand teaching Metaphysics for the pasttwenty-five years. While all my beliefsencompass a metaphysical understanding, Ibelieve in the same God as a non-Christian asI did when I was a Christian. My perception ofGod did not change because my spiritualbeliefs and understandings have changed.

The purpose of studying Metaphysics likefollowing any other religion or spiritualpractice is to grow and evolve spiritually.When we understand and live by the laws ofthe universe through the process of dailyliving, we find ourselves becoming our soul’sperfection.

Note: Metaphysics is an extensive subject andthis information is the bare basics and meantto be simply an introduction. If you’re new toMetaphysics you probably have manyquestions spinning around in your head. Lookfor future articles where I will go more indepth into this fascinating study.

Over the years I have observedthat people interested inMetaphysics are also interested inalternative therapies. Why doesthere seem to be a relationshipbetween the two?

My personal opinion is one is theextension of the other. Bothrecognize the interaction of “Body,Mind & Spirit”. Metaphysicsteaches, “like attracts like”.Negative thoughts create illness. Ifyour thoughts are always negativeyou will manifest illness. In manyEastern cultures, there is nodivision between religion andmedicine, and a person’sspirituality is always consideredwhen treating a patient. In Holisticmedicine, like metaphysics, self-responsibility is stressed. All areasof our lives reflect our level ofhealth and level of consciousness.It is all interrelated.

METAPHYSICS AND THEHOLISTIC MOVEMENT

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Whats up everyone!You’re probably asking yourself,

“what or who the %$*% is this guy?”Well, let me introduce myself. I’m

Threadz, I am your informative,flexible, hemp friendly guide who is

fun for the whole family!

That hemp can be used to single handedly save our Eco-system?Hemp can be used in millions of ways from making paper and rope, to fueling a bus or even absorbing radiation!Yup, that’s right, there‘s more to marijuana than just trichomes and tetrahydrocannabinol… So put THAT in your pipes and smoke it!

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Emerald Cloud

DOES USE CONTRIBUTE TO… 

  Alcohol Marijuana

Overdose deaths?

YES NO

Sexual assaults?

YES NO

Domestic violence?

YES NO

Violent crimes?

YES NO

 

Marijuana is SAFER than Alcohol.  

Isn’t it time we treat it that way? 

 

Contact us to get involved on your campus or in your city. 

(303) 861‐0033 / mail@saferchoice.org 

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