Few people realize that most of the almonds sold in the US that are marked “Raw” are actually processed with a steam pasteurization process that can reach temperatures of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. Since a 2007 mandate was passed by the USDA and FDA, all US grown almonds, both organic and non-organic, must be pasteurized prior to sale.

W ith the situations in Syria and the Eurozone crisis worsening, the continuing influence of the eclipses is merging with the other powerful astrological alignments of these next few months. The transit of Venus on 5th/6th June whose influence will also be felt for some time offers us a way of healing these outer conflicts and unsustainable systems through an inner and outer rebalancing and empowerment of the divine feminine and attributes of inclusion and compassion within our individual and collective psyche.

With the June 15th publication of his newest book, Dreaming the Soul Back Home, Robert Moss answers some of the questions he frequently encounters from readers and workshop attendees.

Peter Gruenewald, MD Creator of Personal Resilience, has released three new CD that use elements of therapeutic story telling and trance state induced through bilateral brain stimulation (as used in EMDR), heart rate variability training (breathing technique with breath pacer) and slow music composed at a rhythm of less than 60 beats per minute.

The techniques behind Personal Resilience are a powerful combination of Creative Visualization, Heart Rate Variability Training and Bilateral Brain Stimulation (inspired by EMDR)

Liminal moments can be sublime, or transcendental. If you’ve ever experienced the beauty and mystery of a synchronicity, and felt that momentary pause and a sense of glimpsing something bigger, then you’ve had a liminal moment.

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Check out the exciting activities at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem! Use the webcam to keep an eye on the four breeding wolf pairs at the WCC. On May 6, a litter of pups were born to the endangered Mexican gray wolves F749 & M740, and more are very likely on the way! For rates or to register for events go to: www.nywolf.org

In this interview from 2007, Helen Escoffier talks with Merryn Jose about how Star Visions began and its expansion over the last 17 years. Helen Celestine Escoffier , Founder and Director of Star Visions, has been immersed in the study of different spiritual traditions and practices for over 30 years. Experiences and teachings, continuing into the present, are from Wisdom Keepers, Shamans and Healers, of the indigenous peoples of the planet, as well as, contemporary Metaphysicians, Intuitives, Scientists and Healers.

On Sunday, May 27th our dear friend, Helen Escoffier, passed over peacefully surrounded by people who loved her. Helen was the founder of Star Visions, a holistic gathering place in Chappaqua, NY. Helen gave so much to so many, and her light and love will always stay in our hearts – she will be greatly missed.