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Present Moments. REMINDER: The Spring Clearance Catalog sale is still on. Click here for huge savings! IN THIS ISSUE | April 2008 INSPIRATION Defining Your Spiritual Quest by Dr. Demartini FOCUS ON HAY HOUSE AUTHOR Intuitive Astrologer: Meet Ohotto LAUGH-OUT-LOUD The Wit and Wisdom of Loretta LaRoche SELF-HELP ADVICE Natural Nutrition for Cats by Kymythy Schultze C.N., C.N.C. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS Author Lectures, Workshops and HayHouseRadio.com Events JUST IN PRINT The Latest Releases from Hay House SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Sedona Method - A Special Offer for Our Readers A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM LOUISE HAY I Am a Magnet for Miracles MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Message from the Present Moments Editor Defining Your Spiritual Questby Dr. Demartini The Greatest Spiritual Treasure: Your Spiritual QuestUltimately, each one of us experiences spirituality according to our individual values. In other words, if your highest value is your family and your children, then you’ll feel that your highest calling is to raise a magnificent family. President Kennedy’s mother, Rose, provided an obvious example when she said, “I looked at child rearing not only as a work of love and duty, but as a profession that was fully as interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world, and one that demanded the best that I could bring to it.” Raising

her children was her spiritual quest.Your spiritual quest can be anything based on your higher values. No two people have the exact same values, so no two people have the same idea of what spirituality is. Each soul-mind expresses itself in its singular way. I like to think of it in this way: As the higher energy frequency lowers or descends to the finiteness of humanity, it dualizes into a value system and animates or incarnates into a body. Each physical incarnation and each value system, comprising “positives” and “negatives,” has the imprint of God and the unique expression of an individual.Whatever you love and dedicate your life to shows you where your spirituality and even your spiritual quest can be found. I can imagine that Trump’s spiritual life might revolve around building giant, first-class structures in New York, Atlantic City, or other major cities across the globe. My own is all about traveling as a teacher, healer, and

philosopher, setting foot in every country throughout the world. I feel this is my GOD-ordained gift—the reason I’m here on this planet.Do you know what your values are? Do you have a sense of your spiritual mission?If you don’t and I’ve got you thinking, we’re right on track. If you’d like some help discovering your own values, that’s coming up. Meanwhile, let me advise you again to remain aware of what an illusion it is to judge someone else’s values—or even your own—as wrong. It’s not uncommon for someone to react to my description of Trump’s spirituality with some kind of sneer: “That’s not spiritual. That’s just materialism, pride, and greed.” Or you fill in the blank with whatever pejorative word you might use. But please realize that no one’s values are “wrong,” and no one else’s are “right.” (Although everyone at times thinks theirs are “right.”)This concept seems especially difficult for people where money is concerned—it’s one of the main

reasons why I wrote the book How to Make One Hell of a Profit and Still Get to Heaven. In it, I addressed the nature of the spiritual and material, including how many people perceive them as if they were oil and water and never mix. Yet I see no reason these two human driving forces can’t be integrated—they aren’t at odds with each other.The ancient Egyptians said that spirit without matter is expressionless, and matter without spirit is motionless. The two together make up existence as we know it. When the two are separated, we’re disempowered. When they’re united, we have true power—we experience wholeness. Hubert Howe Bancroft, a historian and publisher, once proposed that if we can marry our spiritual drive and our material drive—if we can achieve our spiritual cause and receive material wealth in the process, and in turn use our material wealth for that spiritual cause—then we are the greatest power on the planet. He pointed out that all the people,

institutions, and cultures that have left a profound imprint on the world have done so because they’ve integrated these two forces.This is just to ask again, Where is spirit not? Where is love not? It’s everywhere, in everything, and in everyone.Ever since I was 17 and had my near-death experience (the accidental strychnine poisoning I mentioned earlier), I’ve felt a desire to understand health, wholeness, well-being, and human potential. So I’ve dedicated my life to that—it’s my spiritual quest. In the second chapter, you also read about my “mission book,” which was inspired by Bragg’s admonition to write down my purpose and objectives, review them constantly, update them regularly, and never throw them away. What began on a scrap of paper many years ago has become a series of large books and a daily reading ritual: Every day I work on it, refining my mission and my dreams. Right now, my mission and dream books include four volumes describing every

single thing I’d love to create in my life spiritually, mentally, vocationally, financially, socially, physically, and in my family.You see, once I realized that if I don’t decide, someone else decides, I made a commitment to put my heart and soul into this creation. If you read what I’ve written there, it would be obvious to you that I’ve poured thousands of hours of work into it. No doubt I’ve spent more time on this than on anything else in my life.Let me encourage you to use this book to spur you into beginning and evolving your own mission book. You can create a notebook, computer file, or what have you, and you can record your responses to all the questions you read here. Creating this type of document for yourself will not only give you a greater sense of connection with your spiritual purpose, but it will help you clarify it to such an extent that you can see, feel, hear, and taste every aspect of it.Once your mind is clear and your heart is

open, magic happens and the universe seems to lay out a red carpet for you to get where you’re headed. If you’re not sure about your intentions, you probably have to work like hell to get whatever you nebulously imagine you’re after. Know this: Whatever you write down as your spiritual pathway will open doors. Some people may dismiss this, but you’ll never be able to convince me that writing down your dreams isn’t incredibly powerful. That’s because it isn’t just an idea that I like to talk about but never do myself. No! I’ve watched the power of my dreams unfolding as I’ve written about them in my mission book.And I advocate that you do the same for yourself. This has inspired me, and I’d love to help you live an inspired life of your own in your own unique way. So I ask you again to explore this with depth, seriousness, clarity, and inspiration: What is your spiritual purpose, your cause, your immortal quest? What is your service to the world? What do you want to

contribute? What is your hidden spiritual agenda—that is, what do you want in return for your service? Find your spiritual mission—whatever it is! Find out what truly inspires you, and start defining exactly what you’d love in your life.Excerpt from The Riches Within: Your Seven Secret Treasures by Dr. Demartini. For more about Dr. Demartini, please visit hayhouse.com Back to Top Δ

Intuitive Astrologer Ohotto Ohotto is a renowned writer, teacher, professional intuitive consultant and astrologer. He is also the author of the newly released book Transforming Fate into Destiny. spent his collegiate years immersed in the study of Mythology, Christian mysticism, Kabbalah, Jungian psychology, Buddhism, Eastern philosophy, and Western Hermetic teachings. It was also during

college that discovered and began an intensive study of astrology, which has been an ongoing passion for nearly 16 years.After his collegiate studies, began to recognize his profound skills as an intuitive and began his professional work in the intuitive arts, which has kept him busy for over 11 years. He also taught various forms of Yoga and Buddhist meditation in Chicago.In recent years, has been recognized as a pioneering new voice within the field of multi-sensory development and human consciousness. He is currently highly sought after world wide for his energetic and dynamic lectures, as well as intuitive astrological consultations. has also written numerous articles for various publications and websites and is well known for his innovative and ground breaking work in integrating intuitive perception with the tool of astrology. brought his expertise with intuitive astrology to world-renowned Caroline Myss’

CMED institute in Chicago, and taught regularly with her on her course ‘Sacred Contracts’ from 2004-2006. Since then, founded is own Ananke-Apollo institute of intuitive, archetypal, and astrological studies. Not only a prominent new author, is also an upcoming radio and TV show personality. Website: www.Ohotto.com. will be presenting at the upcoming I Can Do It! Conference in Las Vegas. For more information , please visit hayhouse.com Back to Top Δ The Wit and Wisdom of Loretta LaRoche If you can laugh every day, especially at yourself, you've found the best joke in the world.Become available to irreverence. When you begin to laugh at what you hold sacred and still hold it sacred, you have truly become an enlightened being.Get rid of the energy vampires. If somebody drains the life out of you whenever you talk to them...wear garlic around your neck and move on. Excerpts from Loretta LaRoche's Squeeze the Day: 365 Ways to Bring Joy and JUICE into Your Life. For more information, please visit hayhouse.com Back to Top Δ Natural Nutrition for Catsby Kymythy Schultze, C.N., C.N.C. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about pet food and improve their cat's health through better nutrition. One of the biggest pet-food recalls is happening at the very moment I’m typing these words. But don’t be fooled—this is far from the first such incident in history (in fact, the recall average is more than one per year during the last decade). It’s just that this is a really big one, so people are angry and blame is flying. The toxins that have been found have changed and multiplied so many times that it’s hard to know who and what to believe. The pet food companies’ marketing

and public relations people are on hyper-drive smoothing things over. After all, there are billions of dollars at stake—their billions.Only one thing is certain: Laboratory analysis has confirmed that more than 100 different pet-food products contain one or more ingredients that can kill your beloved animal friend. The brands range from the cheapest to the most expensive “veterinarian recommended” ones. We’ll never know the full extent of the damage done or how many animals died without anyone connecting it to the food they ate. And if the cats didn’t die right away, we won’t be sure whether the toxins in their food may have contributed to their deaths in the future. If you’re interested in providing a better diet for the health of your feline companion, join the revolution! Let’s take more control of our dear cats’ health and diminish their discomforts. I know that change for the better can and does happen—I’ve lived it—so “Let the Sun Shine In”!In

this book, I won’t demand that you do anything or try to frighten you into feeding your cat a certain way. I’ll simply take you on the path that I followed when I first began preparing my own cats’ meals at home more than two decades ago. I’ll provide you with information about nutritional needs and processed pet-food products and give you suggestions on how to prepare a nutritious homemade meal for your feline friend. Certainly, different opinions abound in the field of nutrition for cats just as they do for humans, but common sense and an open mind will help guide you.Excerpt from Kymythy Schultze's Natural Nutrition for Cats. Schultze's wildly popular species-appropriate diet for cats has already improved the lives of thousands of feline friends and is endorsed by veterinarians worldwide. In this comprehensive yet easy-to-understand work, Schultze exposes the pitfalls of the pet-food industry and shares her extensive knowledge of proper nutrition so

that your cat can live a long, healthy, and happy live. For more information, please visit hayhouse.com Back to Top Δ Author Lectures, Workshops and Live Hay House Radio Events Temples on the Other Side - Live Online with Sylvia BrowneTemples on the Other Side with Sylvia

Browne as Your Personal Tour Guide!Sylvia will tell you about her new book, Temples on the Other Side, and she will even personally guide you through a relaxing, powerful meditation from this latest Bestseller so you can learn to encounter these temples for yourself. Be prepared to discover exciting insights about your own life and experience deep healing as you listen to Sylvia’s wisdom. Wednesday, April 30th - 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET << Click here to register Journey Through the Signs of the Zodiac - Live Online with Mark HussonBust the Myths of the Zodiac SignsIn this remarkable two-hour live seminar, famous astrologer and counselor Mark Husson will go beyond the basics of the zodiac by bridging the science of astrology with its new psychological roots to bring you a profound awareness of yourself and those around you. With Mark’s straightforward explanations and fun wit, you’ll delve far beyond the surface

qualities of each zodiac sign and discover the true motives behind your behavior and that of loved ones, friends, and coworkers.Thursday, May 1st - 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET << Click here to register Attract the Abundance Your Deserve - Live Online with Peggy McColl21 Distinctions of WealthIn this empowering live online seminar, destiny achievement expert and bestselling author Peggy McColl will introduce you to 21 time-tested principles for creating wealth that will help transform your energy vibration and send a clear message to the Universe that you’re ready to claim your financial birthright. Drawing from groundbreaking concepts in her new book, 21 Distinctions of Wealth, Peggy will show you how to alter behaviors and emotions so that you dramatically change the nature of your relationship with the powerful stream of abundance. And, best of all, the Universe's response to your internal modifications can be startlingly quick!Tuesday, May 13th - 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET << Click here to register A User's Guide to the Universe with Gregg BradenShattering the Paradigm of False LimitsIn this fascinating two hours with Gregg, you’ll learn about the science of humanity’s future and its

vision for humankind. You’ll discover who you really are, what you’re truly made of, and how you can use Gregg’s powerful discoveries to take your spiritual awareness to a heightened level. If you’ve found yourself asking, “What's next?” in your spiritual path, and have been waiting for your next teacher to appear, this seminar may be the door you’ve been waiting for to progress to a whole new level of spiritual awakening.Tuesday, May 20th - 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET << Click here to register Choquette's 2008 TourThe Time Has Come To Accept Your Intuitive GiftsChoosing to claim and follow our intuition is our strongest natural protector, our greatest creative liberation, and the only way to be truly safe in life. will be activating the four chambers of the heart, clearing and cutting cords to eliminate negative patterns and will help you elevate your vibration so you can activate your intuition at the highest level immediately. She will also bring in her guides throughout the

day to answers questions from audience members.Location — National Tour << Click here to registerBoston, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Tampa, Seattle, and Philadelphia Dr. Wayne Dyer Live Lecture TourThe Father of InspirationA lecture with Dr. Dyer is always entertaining and thought-provoking. Receive Dr. Dyer's inspiring wisdom in person, enjoy the camaraderie of kindred spirits, and get re-energized.Location - National Tour << Click here to registerSacramento, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Tampa, New York, Detroit, Maui with Ram Dass, and Los Angeles with Christiane Northrup, M.D. nne on - 2008 Live Lecture TourThe Age of Miracles: Embracing the New MidlifeIn this enriching workshop, New York Times best-selling author and spiritual activist nne on will explore, on a deeper level, the life-affirming principles she first examined in A Course in Miracles.New York, Las Vegas, Tampa, Los AngelesClick here

to register An Evening with Holden and NeillSay “yes” to happiness – and learn how the power of true joy can attract greater abundance

in your life, work and relationships!Join two of the world’s top happiness experts— Holden, Ph.D., and Neill for a life-changing evening of inspiration, empowerment, and practical advice on creating the happy and successful life you want to live.New York - June 20th << Click here to register I Can Do It! Conference - Las VegasThe Most Truly Rewarding Time You Can Have in Las Vegas! The Author line-up includes: Alan Cohen, Harvey, Weiss, Bruce Lipton, Cheryl , Colette Baron-Reid, Darren Weissman, Hamilton, Hawkins, Doreen Virtue, Doris Cohen, Renard, Glynis McCants, Gregg Braden, Iyanla Vanzant, Haner, Jim Twyman, Joan Borysenko with Gordon Dveirin, Holland, Ellerby, , Loretta LaRoche, nne on, Neill, Peggy McColl, Holden, Ohotto, Ann , Choquette, Steve Pavlina, Farmer, Terah

, Tim Freke, and Wayne Dyer.Las Vegas - June 26 - 29 << Click here to register An Afternoon with Doreen

VirtueHow to Hear Your Angels: Angel Readings and Angel TherapyCelebrate International Angel Day with Doreen! You’ll leave the event feeling uplifted and lighthearted with the help of the angels’ beautiful energies. Whether you’re new or experienced with working with angels, you’re sure to gain new insights into your own life and receive answers and guidance. This session will conclude with a powerful Angel Therapy healing session to help you release blocks, negativity, and pain.San Francisco - September 7th << Click here to register Esther and Jerry Hicks - Live WorkshopLaw of Attraction - A Day with Abraham/HicksThis lecture presents the powerful basics of the Teachings of Abraham. You'll learn about the omnipresent Laws that govern this Universe and how to make them work to your advantage. The knowledge that you'll absorb from listening to Abraham's wisdom will take all the guesswork out of daily living.Toronto - September 20th << Click here to register I Can Do It! Conference - TampaJoin Your Favorite Authors for a

Weekend Retreat in Sunny Florida!The author line-up includes your favorites and some fresh faces: Loretta LaRoche, F. Twyman, Eldon , Anne , Caroline Sutherland, Cheryl , R. Renard, Steve Pavlina, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Neill, Caroline Myss, Cesar Millan, Colette Baron-Reid, Peggy McColl, Glynis McCants, Doreen Virtue, L. Weiss, M.D., , Byron , Holland, Holden, Harvey, D. Farmer, Gordon Dveirin, Ed.D., Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Doris E. Cohen, Ph.D., Alan Cohen, Choquette, Calhoun, Sylvia Browne, Gregg Braden, Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D., and nne on.Tampa - October 2 - 5 << Click here to register Spiritual Connections Cruise to the Caribbean Join Sylvia Browne and Colette Baron-Reid on a Breathtaking Cruise!Board the Crown Princess in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with ports of call in Princess Cay, Bahamas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles; St. , U.S. Virgin Islands; Grand Turk, Turk and Caicos Islands. This will be a

vacation you’ll never forget!Caribbean - October 19 - 26 << Click here to register The Secret Pleasures of MenopauseEmbracing the Best Decades of Your LifeIn this upbeat and eye-opening session, Dr. Northrup will share her cutting-edge ideas and reveal how to have the best sex of your life. You’ll learn how to embrace this very exciting and fulfilling time, full of pleasure, prosperity, and fulfillment beyond your wildest dreams.Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta << Click here to register You Can Heal Your Life ConferenceYou've Watched the Movie - Now See it Come to Life!It's your turn to delve deeper into the healing process of self-discovery that can change your life! Experience this empowering day of learning hosted by Louise Hay with the world-renowned teachers who shared their astonishing stories in You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie!Los Angeles, New York << Click here to register Experiencing Your Past Lives with Weiss, M.D.Many Lives, Many Masters - an

all-day workshopDr. L. Weiss astonished the world of psychiatry with the theories of past-life regression therapy detailed in his best-selling book, Many Lives, Many Masters. This highly experiential intensive workshop—valuable for professionals and non-professional people—explores the latest in hypnotic regression therapy. When we discuss what happens before we are born and after we die and also our possible future lives, we awaken from the constrictions of our past conditioning to release anxieties and fears. These intensives include large and small group exercises, using techniques including hypnotic regression exercises, healing visualizations, and intuitional and right-brain training, with ample time for questions and answers and personal interaction with Dr. Weiss. Fort Lauderdale,

Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco << Click to register Back to Top Δ The Latest Releases from Hay HouseClick title to purchase from HayHouse.com The Spontaneious Healing of Belief - Book and Audio CD SetGregg BradenFor us to change the beliefs that have led to war, disease, and the failed careers and relationships of our past we need a reason to see things differently. Our ancestors used miracles to change what they believed. Today we use science. The Spontaneous Healing of Belief offers us both: the miracles that open the door to a powerful new way of seeing the world, and the science that tells us why the miracles are possible, revealing: why we are not limited by the “laws” of physics and biology as we know them

today. The Time Has Come to Accept Your Intuitive

Gifts! ChoquetteChoosing to claim and follow our intuition is our strongest natural protector, our greatest psychic liberation, and the only way to be truly safe in life. Now is the time to choose this, both for ourselves and for the world. In this thoughtful and inspirational book, best-selling author Choquette shows us how to do just that! The 12-Second Sequence Special Edition DVD Kit CruiseThe 12-Second Sequence is a radically unique way to shrink your waist in just two weeks. Strength train with this DVD for 20 minutes just twice a week and restore precious fat-burning muscle, which has been proven to target belly fat and rev your metabolism by 20 percent every day. 3-DVD Set with 32-Page Booklet. The Guru Of Joy: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar & the Art of LivingFrançois GautierThis is the authorized biography of one of the most magnetic men in the world. He is a man whose presence and grace have touched and transformed millions of followers all over the world—from Bangalore to

Bosnia, Surinam to South Africa, Tamil Nadu to Trinidad. A tireless traveler, he has addressed the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and bright young minds at Harvard University. In a world torn with strife, he has carried the eternal message of love and revival of human values. Wherever he goes, people from all walks of life—homemakers, chiefs of industry, politicians, and film stars—seek his blessings and advice. Amazingly, he manages to make each one feel special and cherished. Sara, Book 3: A Talking Owl Is Worth a Thousand Words!Abraham-HicksSara is back! Join the plucky, inquisitive Sara and her wise and magical teacher, the owl, in this third series of adventures. In Book 3, Sara and her best pal Seth welcome a newcomer into their circle of friendship and into the secret world they share in the woods along Thacker's Trail. Sara discovers that feeling good is the key to being on the right path . . . and that birds aren't the only ones who can

fly! Daily Om: Inspirational Thoughts For A Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilling DayMadisyn The gentle and affirming

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the right people to you wherever you are on your healing path. Your mental atmosphere of love and acceptance is a magnet for miracles every moment of the day. You can draw this to you by affirming: Where I am, there’s a healing atmosphere, and it blesses and brings peace to all.For Daily Wisdom from Louise, please visit LouiseHay.com Back to Top Δ Message from the Editor Present Moments helps you stay informed about what's going on with your favorite authors. Your comments, suggestions, and contributions regarding this newsletter are welcome. Please e-mail your feedback to editor@.... Hay House invites you to look within. Visit our online store at www.HayHouse.com to broe full complement of books, audios, and gifts in the areas of Self-Help and Personal Growth. Not a subscriber yet? Sign-up to receive Present Moments.To be removed from the Present Moments Hay House mailing list, please follow the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the page. In health and healing,a Grace, E-Letter Editor Back to Top Δ This message was intended for: mollyann365@... You were added to the system January 16, 2008. For more information click here.Update your address or unsubscribe | Forward to a Friend Hay House Inc. · POB 5100 Carlsbad, CA 92018 · http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress A positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, that empowers us with ways to sail through daily life stress. Come

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