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From the Zen tradition, we share a conversation between a master and a seeker.

Joshu: What is the true Way?
Nansen: Every way is the true Way.
Joshu: Can I study it?
Nansen: The more you study, the further from the Way.
Joshu: If I don’t study it, how can I know it?

Nansen: The Way does not belong to things seen: nor to things unseen.
It does not belong to things known: nor to things unknown. Do
not seek it, study it, or name it. To find yourself on it, open
yourself as wide as the sky.

I am blessed to have what I think is a great life. Things get tough as the walk of life does, but on the whole I am blessed.

Last night I watched the movie, Invitcus with Morgan Freeman, the story of Nelson Mandela, the South African President and his extraordinary leadership example of being a quality human being.

This is one of those keys to happiness; being a quality human being. Someone that inspires through deeds, not just words. The internet is once again such a valuable tool, enabling us the chance to listen to a person that has this gift to truly inspire.

I watched this video this morning and my whole world stopped. I had to share.
Nick Vujicic will truly change your day.

Please pass it on.
The Fountain of Wellness Team

I am sitting down to quickly write this post before my kids drag me away…
They told me I was not allowed to work today! This isn’t work, this is me saying

MOM, I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

HAVE AN ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS, INCLUDING MOTHER EARTH!
Ramona

Giving myself the moment to pause over a message that was sent to me today.

So many times it is said, “Life is too short to…(fill in the blank)”. But in truth, it is more like this - “Life is too long!” Because life is too long to be harboring ill wishes or constantly speaking in judgment of others. Or walking around victimized by the circumstances and situations we find ourselves in.

Years ago I began using the “A Course in Miracles” workbook to help me take control of my self defeating, self sabotaging, fearful thoughts and there is not a day that goes by that I do not rely on the guidance and sanity from that workbook.

ACIM speaks of forgiveness as a simple practice of self responsibility rather than a lofty idea obtained only through great emotional and physical trials and long years of sitting in deep contemplation to bring about the daily walk of it.

Forgiveness is essential to our health and well being. Without it, we will be miserable. Without it, means living a slow death for our humanity. It may take a long time to discover this is true, hence my little coined phrase that actually, “Life is too long to do this!”

Forgiveness is one of the greatest ‘cure alls’ available to every single individual on this planet.

“Every situation, properly perceived, becomes an opportunity to heal.” ACIM

Here is the little message sent to me today…enjoy!

Honesty and forgiveness is a permanent, full time occupation. It’s best to show up for work every day, all day. Including week-ends, holidays, and in good and bad weather. There’s no regular pay or over-time pay. You simply reap what you sow.

You can not be laid off, suspended or fired for any reason, but you can quit. You can call in sick, pretend you’re going to a funeral, including your own, deny or forget your responsibility, have a crappy attitude, bitch and complain endlessly, or go to another employer. Your real joyful job will always be waiting, safe and protected.

It’s a happy beautiful forgiving business…

“I am not the victim of the world I see.”
Workbook Lesson 31.

The Fountain of Wellness Team

Last night I pulled a favorite movie of mine out and watched it with the girls… “Powder” is just one of those movies that speaks to a deep place within, whispering to something I can feel quietly unfolding.

The soundtrack, the visuals, and the characters are all dancing and weaving a story of what may some day be our destined humanity, and personally I pray it comes soon.

There are several scenes that hit this chord extra well and in one of them they use a quote from Albert Einstein.

As soon as the movie was over, I went hunting for that quote and found many more great thoughts to ponder within this moment in time. I hope they have the same stimulating effect on you they did for me.

From one of the greatest minds in history, I pass on some fantastic ideas.
Thank you Albert, I would have loved to have met you.

“It has become appallingly clear that our technology has surpassed our humanity.

Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is. I believe in the latter.

Everything is determined, the beginning as well as the end, by forces over which we have no control. It is determined for insects as well as for the stars. Human beings, vegetables or cosmic dust, we all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible piper.

As a human being, one has been endowed with just enough intelligence to be able to see clearly how utterly inadequate that intelligence is.

Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods.

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them.

If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called re-search, would it?

The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.

He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would fully suffice. This disgrace to civilization should be done away with at once. Heroism at command, senseless brutality, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be part of so base an action! It is my conviction that killing under the cloak of war is nothing but an act of murder.”

Here, here Albert - your words echo along our path, I only pray that we may live to see our ‘Humanity’ surpass our technology.

In relativity, life is both far too short and far too long, to be ignorant and fearful and hateful in our actions.

Make a ’stranger’ smile today and see how good it makes you feel!
The Fountain of Wellness Team

A fascinating fact is gaining interest today, ever since about 1980, children are now born with either one or two extra new genes. A study from the University of Chicago identified these as Microsephalin and ASPM and are thought to regulate brain growth; 30% of our kids show both genes within their DNA structure.

Over the last years, my two youngest were tested at school and ‘tagged’. Meaning they showed advanced skills and higher intellect; a more active brain, if you will. It is called, ‘The talented and gifted’ TAG program and I was genuinely impressed that our charter school had adopted this awareness. They are actively working with kids and families to help navigate the difficulties that can occur for our youth today - these difficulties happen in large part because of the potential for misunderstanding and oversensitivity. I know personally that my girls are extremely sensitive and they use a lot of non verbal communication both as receivers and transmitters and unfortunately most of the rest of the world has shut this aspect of communication down.

At my ‘TAG’ support group, I was given some invaluable advise with regards to discipline and boundaries. My girls are always stretching outside the box! What worked for a time out or consequence last time very rarely works again. They are hundreds of steps ahead of me, but mostly they are feeling overwhelmed and I want to do my best to support them. So here is the book that was recommended to me…

What To Do When Your Kid Is Smarter Than You.

Below are a few support groups I found. I recommend checking this out, especially if you have kids that seem to get into trouble, may be demonstrating ADHD or ADD, or say they are ‘bored’ at school.

http://www.nsgt.org/
http://www.clubzona.com
http://www.arizonagifted.org/

I believe as this video states, it is very unwise to treat these ’sensitives’ with drugs and chemical alterations. This new gene is trying to activate something; why is it that so often, when we don’t understand something - we think it is wrong or bad and then try to control it with medication? We are poisoning ourselves and our children with these reactive strategies.

Another great resource for alternative or open minded thinking is TedTV. We have a great talk from Barry Schwartz on our Spiritual Health page that addresses the issues behind institutionalized thinking.

Let’s do ourselves a big favor and get out of the box of fearful and limited thinking or at the very least get out of the way of those who already are outside!

Food for thought,
The Fountain of Wellness Team

This is pretty special and worth the 5 minutes to be touched and inspired by their message of miracles and life and awakening. All this is in store for us in 2010, now that’s an idea worth sharing!

Enjoy. The Team at the Fountain of Wellness

Today is a beautiful day, and the last day of 2009. Personally, this makes me say, thank god!

I think everyone agrees that we are happy to say goodbye to 2009, which apparently had several numerological interpretations. As the digits 29, this was a year of tests. Therefore, every opportunity that arose was a chance for us to learn love and forgiveness. To remember that all that occurs in this reality is for our evolution and good; ALL OF IT, is a very valuable mindset.

As a prediction, the number 11 (a master number after reducing 29 which you do not reduce further to a single digit) in the position of 2009 means that mankind would be forced to learn and grow about the true meaning of what it is to be human and part of a universal collective of people. Our global awareness has heightened to a very acute pitch as this year’s documentaries addressing our environmental health were released: Home, Flow, Food Inc, 11th Hour…all of these are must see educational films that I believe clearly discuss the fact that we are in a global crisis. Fresh water is a limited resource that everyone is facing and over 80% of its consumption worldwide is industrial, 70% agriculture and 10% manufacturing. That leaves the individual global inhabitants 20% to drink…that’s a disconcerting math equation because industry is not returning that water after it is used to a drinkable, usable state for anyone. It is laden with toxins and chemicals and animal waste. It is unfit for consumption.

A few days ago, someone said to me, they have measured the weather readings over this last few years and nothing indicates that there is global warming. To that I said, then will you go let the polar ice caps know this because they are melting and that too is being scientifically measured.

2009 was the year that said to me…time to stop being armchair warriors that waste time arguing and discussing and DO something, anything other than just talking about it. (Okay, so yes, I’m talking about it right here AND this year I actively boycotted Walmart, Arrowhead water, and all package food products and after watching Food Inc. and next week I am creating a directory for consumers to find local farmers to purchase ‘real food’ from.)

So here comes 2010 and what does it say?
2010 is called a 3 Universal Year (the third in the 2008-2017 cycle). However, the numerologists predict that this year’s greatest obstacles are represented by the number 1 and one of the areas most challenged will be leadership. From global, to countries, to individuals this year we must find our integrity and stand with those who choose to follow a more 3-style path — one with a greater focus on enlightenment than fear, love over hate — and within this the experience throughout 2010 can be almost euphoric.

Please check out this great talk from Barry Schwartz in our Spiritual Health section where he speaks of practical wisdom and the need for this in our leaders.

Tonight the Moon is full and how appropriate to go outside and HOWWLLL goodbye to 2009 and welcome to 2010.

Whew. I take all of this to mean that 2010 will be the beginning of something wonderful. That each of us has the choice in every situation to be ready with a welcoming mind or shut down with fear and doubt.

Be sure you release those un-healthy, un-productive, negative thoughts and ideas of yourself, of others, and this life. Take your vision up and look straight at the changes that are coming and healing that is occurring.

Embrace yourself, your loved ones, and 2010 because shift happens whether we like it or not.

Here we go!!!
The Team at the Fountain of Wellness

This is a Declaration for our healthy independence.
There is a revolution brewing, birthed from the pressure to control what can not be controlled:
The evolution of the species and the discovery of our ‘true nature’.

It is our understanding that the 2012 prophecy is the transformation/transition from this linear/sequential reality we know now, to one that’s awareness is not dependent on a purely physical state of being. 2012 is not a doomsday vision, even though we may not be able to describe it just as a caterpillar can not yet know of the butterfly. But it is coming and the deep stirring to fulfill this transformation can not be denied.

We are a group of individuals that are bound together by some very basic rights and desires.

We must remember that we have an inalienable right and freedom to choose and facilitate for ourselves the types of therapies and treatment modalities that we think best for assessing, treating and preventing illness and disease of our minds and bodies and for achieving and maintaining optimum realization. We must proclaim and reserve the right to discover medical and health options that include, but are not limited to, cutting edge treatment modalities and therapies practiced or used by any type of healers or therapists or practitioners around the world, whether traditional or nontraditional, conventional or unconventional.

We know that it takes a whole tribe to be healthy human beings and within this perspective we desire the opportunity to network and educate ourselves back to a lifestyle that facilitates our true natural state of existence as each of us so defines. The definition of this existence is not meant to create debate that would otherwise distract us; but rather to be an awareness that each of us as individuals strives for our “Self” knowledge and respects this “Self” knowledge in others.

In other words, KNOW THYSELF, and the truth will set you free.

It is exciting to be a part of this transformational healing of the mind body reality.

Thank you and feel free to contact us:
talk2us (at) fountainofwellness.com