“In china, the athiest government has banned reincarnation. Beginning next month, the State Administration for Religious Affairs will start establishing conditions regarding “the procedures by which one is to reincarnate.” It will be illegal “to identify the child reincarnation of the Dalai Lama” without the approval of Chinese authorities, according to the Washington Post. This action is aimed at limiting the influence of Tibet’s exiled Dalai Lama, and at restricting the reincarnation of the 72-year-old monk without approval from Beijing. This is one of many measures by the Communist authorities to tighten their grip over Tibet.”

Hello and welcome to the November 2007 issue of the Merlian Newsletter! This month we have many Podcasts including Robert Moss, Barbara Weisberg, and Susan A. Deren. We also have a myriad of articles such as a new Merryn’s Musings on John of God, a review of Andean Awakening: An Inca Guide to Mystical Peru by Jorge Luis Delgado, the latest from Sahar’s Spiritual Lifecoaching, an article by Judith Orloff, more on the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Dogs For Diabetics, and the Katonah Paranormal Society! Be sure to check out this month’s newsletter, you don’t want to miss it!

In this podcast Susan discusses with Merryn Jose what being an animal communicator entails, how you can better communicate with your pets, and what she’s learned in her line of work.Susan is an animal communicator with over thirty years of experience working with animals. She utilizes a technique she developed, Behavioral Intuitive Assessment®, to assess the problem and recommend a solution. Her clients span this country and abroad. Susan’s work with animals is an extension of the intuitive work she does with humans as a psychic and medium.

Edward Chad Varah was born on November 12th, 1911, at Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, England, the eldest of nine children of Canon William Edward Varah, vicar of St. Chad’s Church there. He graduated from Oxford with a degree in politics, philosophy and economics, then from Lincoln Theological College. He served in a string of parishes before St. Stephen…Father Varah, who was said to be able to recite every poem he had ever heard, was more curious than concerned about death, because of his belief in reincarnation. His favorite three words of advice were intended to provide a sense of proportion: “It doesn’t matter.”

“Whether you are attending or planning a wedding, it is important to remember that a marriage is one of the important spiritual acts you might be participating in, as you tread the path of spiritual development. Love is not something that we just fall into, as the romantic songs suggest. Love is a spiritual practice which we get better at it over time! Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway, interfaith minister and author of “Wedding Goddess: A Divine Guide To Transforming Wedding Stress into Wedding Bliss,” talks about how to stay sane and soulful about weddings: “The Big Day is a sacred day. It is not just a party that needs planning–it is a marriage that you are preparing for.” “

The Armstrong Project, now formally known as Dogs For Diabetics, Inc. began almost seven years ago, when the founder, Mark R., began researching the possibility of training dogs to detect type 1 diabetes related low blood sugar and physically alert the diabetic to the impending drop. His own life was saved by a black labrador puppy named Benton, while he was asleep in a hotel room on his way back from a training center for guide dogs and on his way to Benton’s new blind owner. Benton sensed his blood sugar had dropped dramatically while Mark was sleeping, and the puppy woke him up.

Robert Moss, a lifelong dream explorer who survived three near-death experiences in childhood. He is the creator of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of dreamwork and shamanic techniques for empowerment and healing. He is a former university professor of ancient history at the Australian National University, also a bestselling novelist, shamanic counselor, and the author of five books on dreaming. In this podcast, Robert Moss discusses with Merlian News how dreams are “a secret engine of history.” The idea for monster.com came to its founder, Jeff Taylor in a dream. H ow dreaming has been central in the history of scientific breakthroughs and discoveries, and much more!

“Profound crisis in relations between men and women in today’s world takes many forms in different continents and countries and causes enormous suffering. Arguably, it is one of the most important problems humanity has been facing for some time. Divine Duality is an extraordinary and ground- breaking book. It combines impeccable scholarship in exposing and analyzing the many facets of the gender problem with extensive experience and skill in using powerful experiential form of psychotherapy that holds great promise as a way to its alleviation. Written in beautiful style and with unusual clarity, Divine Duality is a book of great interest and value for both mental health professionals and lay audiences.” Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of Psychology of the Future, The Ultimate Journey, and When the Impossible Happens.

Tonight Mama Donna will be leading the famous Greenwich Village Halloween Parade with blessings. Joining her in this honorable endeavor is her marvelous Blessing Band of wonderful individuals who are deeply earnest in their desire to extend blessings of peace and positive community spirit to New York City.