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...please do check the links at the bottom of the page supporting our community! This week's contribution: On the benefits of Blue Lotus Flower Tea
I am currently re-organising homeschooling options for teens (South West region). It appears a number of people whom I had intended to reach did not receive my email, and others whom I did not expect to be recipients did (my sincerest apologies): please check the content I sent here (as a pdf).
Yoga
bookings are currently filling for the April Denmark retreat (see below)
Weekly sessions:
SUNDAYS: Yallingup 8 am with Alice
MONDAYS: Margaret River 6 pm with Alice
THURSDAYS: Balingup 10 am and 6 pm
FRIDAYS: Margaret River 6 pm
SATURDAYS: Yallingup 8 am
● Balingup Yoga on Thursdays (10 am and 6 pm). The (please 'like' and share if you're on FB) Balingup Yoga Studio (simply text me on 0490 770 061) + teen 45 mins class at 4 pm
● Margaret River yoga on Fridays (6 pm) held in the Hall at the back of the Anglican Church at 11 Station Street View on Apple Maps. (Alice also has yoga sessions here on Mondays)
● Yoga in the Gardens of Caves House Hotel in Yallingup (8am) - Saturdays: yoga (8 am) and Paneurhythmy (10 am) on; Sundays: Alice Hately takes an Iyengar-based yoga (8 am) - no bookings required, but subject to weather conditions!
Denmark retreat
25-28th April 2025
We are delighted to be able to present a Meditation and Yoga-based curriculum for the long weekend. Places are limited, please be prepared to book early, it is a long weekend!
Join Alice and I for a community weekend of Meditation and Yoga and Whole Organic Foods in an amazing private house near Lights Beach, Denmark. This coming year we can have 6 people camping on site and 6 people staying in the house, and space for a few more who find their own accommodation. Partners (who may not be attending the retreat) are welcome at all meals.
Flourish Wellness - Margaret River - Massage Therapy, Spinal Flow, and Cellular Health
Treat yourself or a loved one
Flourish Wellness: options include Relaxation and Remedial Massage, Spinal Flow, and Cellular Health consults... Contact Katana for more details via the booking link below:
Bookings from > acuityscheduling.com.
Returning to school or entering university education?
Over the last couple of decades, the increasing amount of 'woke' material and inappropriate content has vastly increased. Evenn though numerous teachers and other staff are not in favour, they do feel the pressure as well as the weight of the the contractual agreements based in part on the so-called National Curriculum. If you come across something of concern (whether as a parent or as a teacher or staff member in a school or education department in a university), do consider joining 'Parents Taking Charge' - parentstakingcharge.com
Homeschooling 12-17 yo - please book ahead... it helps for better planning
If in the Margaret River or Bridgetown areas, do be in contact as I finalise plans.
Please note that I am not currently available for short sessions in the Vasse area (but please do check what Village Learning is offering in Vasse if you are nearby).
Go to Humanitix for the Margaret River options that includes the first two programmes described below.
PLEASE THAT THE MARGARET RIVER SCHEDULE IS NOW FOR FRIDAYS - venue remains at the Community Centre
With your committed engagement, I am offering an 8-week programme on Literature, Politics and History through Huxley’s Brave New World. If you are (or know a family with teens) in the Witchcliffe, Augusta, Margaret River, or Cowaramup with commitment on Fridays to participate in or near Margaret River, please do be in contact. As a parent, you’re undoubtedly well aware that it does take time and effort to arrange, organise, commit and follow through with any activity. So I am looking to see how I can make this work for those who remain interested and wish to plunge and commit.
I am also keen to include philosophy through the art of tarot. In Europe tarot is considered a ‘cultural artifact’ (contrasted to the way many people see it in especially North America and Australia). Tarot imagery is vibrant with historically significant, and philosophically rich notions from which insight can be developed and gained. The art-form stimulates imagination - something that is integral to developing a rich inner life and moral discrimination - as an example, how can we represent (and what ARE) the ideas of Justice, Fortitude, Resurrection, Truth, Death, or even evil. It is with such in mind that the other 8-week programme I offer has a focus on history and philosophy through the art of tarot - the images we shall copy and use as our base can be viewed here: https://fourhares.com/tarot/course/mott/i.html (there is a forward arrow to move from image to image).
Though not currently organised, an 8-week programme on Geometry will resume. My way of working continues to be focussed on students and where they’re at, the subject matter an opportunity to expand and deepen insight and understanding. Each undertaking expands and deepens (in a similar vein a specific Shakespeare play in year 8 may be revisited at university).
Tarot Conference - Fremantle, Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March 2025
I'll be presenting both on Saturday and Sunday - this annual conference has developed over the last couple of years attracting an increasing number of well-known international participants and speakers. We are lucky to have it in our own back-yard (as Perth is sometimes referred to).
This year's Tarot Conference will focus on Card II of the Major Arcana. Details at tarotconference.com.au
My two presentations are as follows:
Saturday 15th March 2025: From Manfreda and the Annunciation to comparative unfolding
From whence the card? There is a centuries old tradition that unveils understanding by four inter-related methods, each of which brings to insight an important element, and without which ungrounded wishful delusions or, alternatively, fixity of view, can dominate.
The first method grounds understanding and meaning in its historical-literal setting: what is the development of the card image(s) and title, how was this likely to have been understood, and what do its variations across time show us? The ensuing three methods interweave the allusive-allegorical meaning, which importantly is, for the reader of the image, context dependent: What allusions are made, what narrative is implied or illustrated?
Sunday16th March: An inner depth ascending the divine realms
Towards where the card? Each and every image hints at a tropological (or moral) dimension, itself grounded and derived from its literal meaning. And what of the ascent into the hinted at spiritual realms? Here we begin to look into its mystical and anagogical dimensions – not an easy task, as, aside from other considerations, this requires a common way of seeing into the world.
● If you would like to see a small range of videos on which I speak of tarot, head to www.fourhares.com/tarot/video_references.html - If you wish to receive my next Tarot Newsletter, please subscribe to my Fourhares Newsletter (different to Sage) - it comes out monthly (though frequently less often!) - fourhares.com
Spiritual Formation through Direction - 2025
Personal Development has traditionally focussed on spiritual formation through what has been referred to as Spiritual Direction. In the manner that I work, I include practices inclusive of imagery and meditation. If you are interested in finding out more, please have a look at SDI-Companions (I have been a member on and off for over 20 years).
As in the past, following an initial consultation, those desiring to pursue deepening their work commit for a once-a-month meeting for either 6 or 12 months (renewable if desired). Cost $160 per session (conc. available for financial hardship).
More details please do read the pdf included here, which in part reads:
Spiritual Formation is first and foremost a journey, not a destination. This journey remains personal, and as any aspect of life, is unique, though sharing characteristics with the journeys others have travelled. It is in recognising and sharing the signposts, bringing awareness to aspects of a map whose reality others have explored, that what is called spiritual direction may be beneficial. The journey remains, however, personal as development unfolds according to one’s own steps upon a path created anew and afresh.
Spiritual direction provides us with a means to deepen our relationship with the divine, and to learn and grow in our own spiritual life and formation. A spiritual director is someone who is able to accompany us, in part only, within that journey. As a director, I see my part of the journey as bringing some guides or signposts into view, making use of symbolic tools that have long been used so assist you in taking some new sejourneying steps.
Politics and elections - March 2025
As we approach both State (WA) and Federal elections (date to be announced - very likely April), there will be various opportunities to hear from candidates where they stand on areas that are of importance to many of us.
For myself, that includes Freedom of Speech; Mandates and vaccination options; our government's involvement in various conflicts; our political relationship to the W.H.O., the W.E.F's agenda (so-called 'Stakeholder' Capitalism highly developed under the CCP) the U.N. and other unelected bodies; Transhumanism, and migration - amongst other concerns that I would not expect each and every candidate to have thought through and have clear views on.
In case it has been missed, the former Liberal Democrats have rebranded (due to changes in Party Name regulations) to the Libertarian Party - seemingly one of the very few political parties advocating on the importance of personal freedoms and an 'anti-woke' agenda. Visit their site at www.libertarians.org.au.
As a first step to see what independent candidates and smaller parties are proposing (if in the South West), you may wish to participate in 'An Evening with Sue Chapman and Georgia Beardman' (an independent and a Green Party candidate). PLEASE note that this mention is not intended in the least as supporting their views! The facilitator for the event is former mayor of Augusta-Margaret River, Pam Townshend, who is also holding an event based on the Simplicity Institute's economic views.
This week's contribution
Blue Lotus Flower Tea
Blue Lotus Flower Tea can be used as a spiritual and meditative aid. The calming effects of the tea can help deepen meditation and enhance spiritual awareness... Resilient Health (located in the South West supplying health food shops around the country and through direct online ordering) has this to say:
Blue Lotus Flower Tea, made from the stunning Nymphaea Caerulea, is a beverage that has been cherished for centuries. Originating from ancient Egypt, this enchanting tea is not just a treat for the senses but also comes with a range of potential benefits. Let's explore the wonders of Blue Lotus Flower Tea and how it can enhance your well-being.
Calming and Soothing Effects Blue Lotus Flower Tea is renowned for its calming properties. Traditionally used as a natural relaxant, it can help reduce stress and anxiety. The soothing effects of the tea make it an excellent choice for those looking to unwind after a long day. Its gentle floral aroma and delicate flavor provide a serene sensory experience, promoting relaxation and tranquility.
Enhanced Sleep Quality Struggling with sleep? Blue Lotus Flower Tea may be the answer. Known for its sleep-enhancing qualities, this tea has been traditionally used to support restful sleep. Compounds like apomorphine and nuciferine present in blue lotus can help regulate sleep patterns and alleviate insomnia. Sipping on this tea before bedtime might just be the ticket to a good night's sleep.
Digestive Support Blue Lotus Flower Tea is also known for its digestive benefits. It has been traditionally used to ease digestive discomfort and promote healthy digestion. The natural compounds in blue lotus can help soothe the digestive tract and alleviate issues like bloating and cramps. Incorporating this tea into your routine can support overall digestive health.
Antioxidant-Rich Antioxidants are essential for fighting free radicals in the body, and Blue Lotus Flower Tea is packed with them. The tea is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage, support a healthy immune system, and promote overall vitality. Regular consumption of antioxidant-rich foods and beverages is key to maintaining good health.
Skin Health The benefits of Blue Lotus Flower Tea extend to your skin as well. The antioxidants in the tea can help combat free radicals, which are responsible for premature aging and skin damage. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce redness and irritation, promoting a clearer and more radiant complexion. Incorporating Blue Lotus Flower Tea into your routine can be a natural way to support skin health.
Natural Aphrodisiac Historically, Blue Lotus has been considered a natural aphrodisiac. The compounds in blue lotus can help enhance mood and promote feelings of euphoria and intimacy. While this aspect of the tea's benefits may be more anecdotal, many cultures have revered blue lotus for its potential to enhance romantic experiences.
Spiritual and Meditative Aid In addition to its physical benefits, Blue Lotus Flower Tea has been used as a spiritual and meditative aid. The calming effects of the tea can help deepen meditation and enhance spiritual awareness, making it a perfect companion for those looking to elevate their mindfulness practices.
A Glimpse into History: The Egyptian Reverence for Blue Lotus The blue lotus flower held a special place in ancient Egyptian culture. Revered for its beauty and mystical properties, it was often depicted in art, temples, and tombs. The Egyptians believed that the blue lotus had divine connections, symbolizing creation, rebirth, and the sun. It was commonly used in religious ceremonies and rituals, and its intoxicating fragrance was said to inspire a sense of euphoria and spiritual enlightenment. Pharaohs and priests would often partake in blue lotus concoctions to enhance their spiritual experiences and connect with the divine.
Safety Considerations While Blue Lotus Flower Tea offers numerous benefits, it's important to consider safety, especially for certain groups:
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: Due to its psychoactive properties and limited research on its effects, it is generally recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women avoid consuming blue lotus tea.
ASEA Redox...
ASEA products
Try some RENU28 Skin Cellular Health and ASEA drink for cellular health.
1) Go to HealThySelf.au of RedoxHealth.au and choose the 'Buy Here' from one of the three accounts listed - mine is 'obviously' FourHares or JMD, Katana's is by her name;
OR
2) 'o from here to my FourHares ASEA page , and then simply click to Buy Here' . My suggestion is to try it for 3 months, I'm sure you'll want to continue - with a box (4) bottles of ASEA Drink and 1 Renu28 - this seems to be what most people regularly use. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any elements, PLEASE be in touch
Summary of RECENT FINDINGS ('White Paper') (independent research by University of Bath and University of Western Sydney):
● The research conducted independently by both universities found that the Nrf2 pathway was significantly impacted by redox signaling molecules.
● Nrf2 is a genetic pathway that plays a vital role in regulating genes that support response and resilience to a range of stressors. These stressors may include fatigue, emotional stress, inflammation, environmental pollution, and even lifestyle factors such as poor diet or sedentary behavior.
● One key finding in the research was that supplementation with redox signaling molecules increased Nrf2 activity by up to 60%. This is significant given the Nrf2 pathway enhances the antioxidant protective system inside our bodies’ cells. (See fig. 7B.)
● Another key finding is that supplementation with redox signaling molecules increased cells’ production of protective proteins like glutathione, which play important roles in promoting overall balance. The research revealed that supplementation with redox signaling molecules increased glutathione production by 40% in healthy cells and that it restored glutathione production in compromised cells even more—by 55%. (See figs. 12A and 12B.)
The White Paper (linked above) includes the following explanation:
Signal transduction by electron transfer, or redox signaling requires an electrophile (a molecule that attracts electrons) reacting with a nucleophile (a molecule that will give up electrons). Redox signaling involves reactions where an electrophile takes electrons away leaving the nucleophile in a more oxidized state (oxidation reaction). In this situation the electrophile is called an oxidant. On the other hand, reductive stress is characterized by an excess of cellular electron donors. When conditions result in ratios where antioxidants exceed pro-oxidants, reductive stress occurs with a consequent excess accumulation of reducing equivalents like reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), for example, surpassing the compensatory activities of regulatory oxidoreductases. In summary, oxidation and reduction by loss or gain of an electron induce changes in structural and functional characteristics of molecules, thus modifying signaling processes.
Redox signaling is part of the normal physiology of all cells, including flow stimulated growth of endothelial cells, and plays a significant role in pathophysiological responses such as occur in ischemia/reperfusion injury, as well.
> See also From Vaccine Injury to Vitality: and ASEA Story
Included again from previous weeks, here is a fascinating medical interview showing ASEA's impact on blood coagulation and oxygen carrying capacities
vimeo.com/1000174468
Jean-Michel
0490770061
email: sage@fourhares.com
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