November
2014
Newsletter

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT UMS

" I am now a more enlightened member of the world community with a better understanding of how to make our world better for everyone.
I believe I am also in a better position to make a contribution to the pool of ideas needed to make our world a more peaceful place to live.
I also believe I can better impact people for good in my everyday interactions."
-James Aremu-Cole

"I have furthered my inner work. I believe one should be the clearest vessel possible to be offering light to others. By this, I mean that one would ideally have neutralized their own personal issues. In this way one offering aid in the metaphysical field would be doing so through less filters, thereby seeing situations with clearer eyes."

-Beth Murphy



"I am now going to start groups. I will use what I have learned about the chakras, dealing with the wounded inner child, forgiveness, and a couple other courses to help people find the love, happiness and joy of life once again."

-Nina Heron

 

 

 "The Bachelors has tied all the metaphysical ends together for me! I have accumulated a massive wealth of knowledge and great academic visualization. I'm happy, great material, quick responses, great support."

-Julian Greenstein

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We publish our school newsletter every month around the new moon, and are super excited about this publication as a way of sharing thoughts and inspiration from our students, and keeping our network aware of our goals and happenings. Please feel free to submit any work you feel might be appropriate (such as poetry, artwork or articles) to the email address, [email protected].  


 

We look forward to receiving your submissions and 

integrating the knowledge and creativity of students into our publication.
Giving Thanks- by Devon Love
Goddess of Abundance Image
Abundantia- (Roman goddess of good fortune, abundance and prosperity)

The skies are gray and rain is falling here in Arcata, on California's foggy North Coast. Days are getting shorter and the chill of winter beckons us toward cozy spaces, warming foods, and the blessings of friends and family as, for many, the holidays approach. Here in the UMS office we have a well-established practice of a quick morning meditation, often with Ashana (see link) and her heavenly voice and crystal bowls. It is important to make sure that we are tuned up and centered so that we can be ready to support the amazingly skilled and talented students who we serve.

 

As this New Moon Newsletter evolves, we are moving toward our bigger vision for it as a place where students can share their articles, art, stories, poetry, videos, and the work they are doing in the world. This month, as the American holiday of Thanksgiving arrives, we are feeling so much gratitude for the abundance of beauty and wisdom we see rippling out from so many of our students. We are highlighting some of that work in this issue of the newsletter, as we have quite a few students who have very recently published books. Our students are such an inspiration to us, and we can all gives thanks for our own gifts and the gifts of others that are shared from the heart, with such generosity of spirit.

 

We are truly so very thankful for the privilege and honor of sharing this planet with all of you magnificent beings. Here in our cozy office, we send out heartfelt wishes for you all to have a joyous, peaceful, and fulfilling season. May all beings find warmth, kindness, nourishment, joy, and knowledge of their sacred nature. Blessed Be! 

 

Ashana Playing Crystal Singing Bowls on Mount Shasta
The Burning Spirit, What You Believe You Create! 
By Banzai Vitale
I believe that with every choice we make that we split into another parallel world. In quantum science, this is referred to as "The Collapse Wave Theory." It is the current theory accepted by most quantum astro-theorists in the world today. The theory says that each time, the moment before we make a choice, every possibility exists. An example would be, if I reached my hand out to shake your hand, at that moment anything is possible. The choices are unlimited. The theory says that once that choice is made, for example you reach out and shake my hand, that all the other possibilities that exist disappear, leaving us with the one reality in our world.
 
I believe each parallel world that we "enter" is as still as a picture frame. With every CHOICE we make, we go to a world where there is not one bit of movement.
 
You say, "Banzai, I can see the river flowing, the trees blowing in the wind, your mouth moving as you speak! How can that be?"
 
Let's start with the brain! A human brain makes 20 million billion, or 20 quintillion, calculations per second. There is a big difference between calculations and choices. So, how many actual choices do we make in a second? We obviously make choices consciously and subconsciously, most being the latter. 
 
Continuing with the handshake example, someone reaches their hand out to shake my hand, and I shake it. Although I made the conscience choice to shake it, my past experiences that make up my belief system is what helped me arrive at the choice to reach out and shake their hand.
 
This is a key point to my theory because it sets the basis of why your belief is such an important factor in the world you create. While I actually believe the number is much greater, it is a conservative estimate to say that we make around 50 choices per second. 
 
Now, let's go back to the question about how the worlds can be as still as a picture frame. As most of you reading this know, I am a stuntman in the film and television business. When we go to the movies and watch a scene play out, we see two people having a conversation and walking down a street. We see our favorite action star jumping out of an exploding building. We see the trees blowing in the wind and the river flowing. It all looks very real. But it is not. You are watching a single frame move through a projector at 24 frames per second. At only 24 frames per second, what we are watching looks real and seamless. When we make choices at 50 times a second, with each choice we are splitting into another parallel world. This would make the illusion that the world is moving seem very real! In my book, I will explain through physical and metaphysical science how this is all possible! Look for it in spring of 2015!
 
Author's Bio-

Banzai Vitale graduated from UMS in 2009 having earned a doctorate in the degree Philosopher of Metaphysical Sciences. He earned that degree in order to get his first book published in the field of Metaphysics, and it worked! Because of those credentials, almost immediately, Banzai found a publisher. Within a year, the book was published. It could not have happened without UMS.

Banzai is currently working on his second book entitled, "The Burning Spirit, What You Believe You Will Create!" It is due to be published by Spring 2015.

Banzai's first book, "The Burning Spirit, The Spiritual Adventures of a Hollywood Stuntman," is available at Amazon. This first book journals how spiritual principles played a role in Banzai's life through his career as a stuntman.

Banzai Vitale has been a stuntman in film and TV for over 30 years! A list of most of his stunt work can be found here.
Imaginative Children's Book from 
UMS Student Rainey Marie Highley
UMS student and metaphysical author Rainey Marie Highley recently released a new children's book series. The Long Lost Tale of the Dragon and the Whale is the first book in the series and takes readers on a mystical journey back to the earliest days of Planet Earth. The story follows a whale named "O" and a dragon called "M" on an adventure through the universe where they discover ancient Earth-unexplored, uninhabited, and covered entirely in water. Together, the dragon and the whale learn the power of co-creation as they play with light, water, and sound. The book shares an enlightening message about cooperation and compassion written for star children of all ages.  Included here is an excerpt from the book:
For more on this adorable children's story, visit
Rainey's website: www.raineymariehighley.com
M
loved the idea

how great they would be-

A pair of creators

from fire and from sea.

He stretched out his wings

and gave O a hug,

"We will build Earth together

and build it with Love."

 

"We will love Planet Earth

and all life within it.

We will never forget,

not for one single minute.

That the meaning of life,

in the heart and the soul,

is that we are all one

both the piece and the whole."
Student Writing-
Poems by John Malzone
Cauldron Born-
From the cauldron I drink
Journeying to the womb of the Earth
Darkness surrounds me
In darkness I discover truth
Light emerges to show the way
I come out from the deep
Calm moonlit pond awaits me
Gazing into the depths of the waters
Cupped hands I sip the water
Feeling life born again 
The Goddess flows through my body
Like a waterfall feeds the river
Currents of life flow through me
Gentle cool winds rustle the Oaks
The winds of change I sense
I breathe in deeply feeling free
Worries carried away by the winds
The fire is lit flames true and bright
The fire inside burns 
I am inspired by its words of passion
I realize where I have been brought
Sacred Grove of Dynnu
Where the Gods and Goddesses dwell
Where the Elements feed my spirit
Where the ancient Druids teach their ways
In song and prose
Born again into a new old world
Am I




Rocky Woods-
The gentle warm breeze tickles the pond
With its little white hats
The water shares an image
Telling a story of the past
The dragonflies dance
Like graceful ballroom dancers

The frogs let their song be heard
Though not to be found
The pines stand tall and proud
A sentry of serenity
Songs of summer bountiful and true
Carried in the winds
To the wise listeners

Elemental Bliss-
I am the wind
That liberates
I am the water
That heals
I am the earth
That nurtures
I am the flame
That inspires

  We are so thankful for the outpouring of support and submissions we have received from students. We need your input to keep our newsletter fresh and inspiring! Please keep the submissions coming. By sharing your art  with the world, there is so much to be gained.


 
-Blessings and Gratitude, UMS Staff

Retha's Song- A Rhapsody of the Soul
Writing Retha's Song was directed from the Divine Realm.  My son nearly died of Crohn's disease in 1990 and one month later I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar I disorder.  If you know anything about these two illnesses, you know how horrific the experiences can be.   I lived with Bi-Polar for 10 years asking God, "Why?"  Finally, I received the answer, "Go now and be an ambassador for the mentally ill and those lost and forsaken with disease just as Jesus did with the lepers."  Retha's Song is my memoir of the painfully honest journey with Bi-Polar as well as the phenomenal, supernatural, healing and spiritual transformation that occurred in my life and can happen in your life as well.   UMS is the post-product of my healing.  UMS has blessed me beyond my comprehension.  This healing experience has given me hope and courage,  and this is my gift I impart to you! 
Retha's Song

All of us have chosen to be here at this most pivotal time in history. The most important thing we are called to do is heal our brokenness and help others heal from their brokenness as well as loving one another in the process.  We need to connect to Divinity with whatever means we may choose so this healing can occur.  I chose psychiatry, chi, psychic and channeling energy, bio-energetic synchronization technique, visualization, Christianity, The Bible, Kabbalah, reading many books on Angels, proper sleep, exercise and a balanced diet.  Using pieces from each of these areas has led me to be in remission from Bi-Polar disorder for 15 years - no symptoms, no episodes, which is hardly unheard of.  I realized I had to find myself worthy and to truly, deep down love myself first and foremost.  Our bodies were meant to heal themselves naturally.  Just Ask, Believe, Act and Receive. Acting from those words you become enmeshed in a miracle, mystical zone.  We're living in a time where everything is possible!! Sending my love and peace.        
-Retha Bogard    www.rethabogard.com
Featured Student Project- October 2014
Need some inspiration? Check out this beautiful artwork by one of our amazing students!
UMS Student Creative Project Painting
 Title: Oneness  (Painting by, Jocelyn Kepler)
   
"To me it is an expression of oneness with nature, the Earth, Water, the Sun, Love, the Universe, Peace, Wisdom of knowledge."

 

"This project gave rebirth to my creativity. I had painted many years ago and had abandoned it, thinking that I would never take up a paint brush again. This project inspired me to start painting again, and it has brought me joy, happiness, confidence in being able to create something attractive." 

 

"While painting I felt a connection to the earth, the sun, water, my spirit, love, peace, spirituality, and learning."  

Falling Upward, a book by local student, Juliet Cameron

 

"Falling Upward" is an intense look into Juliet Cameron's life journey. 
Following memoirs for over forty years. "Falling Upward" spins from the deep recesses of childhood affliction, recants bravery and the faith to keep going despite the odds. Emotional, confrontational, subjective, and powerful, "Falling Upward" delivers what it takes when giving up is not an option. 


 

Authors Bio-

Juliet Cameron is a second generation author and has been writing since childhood. As a mixed genre author, Juliet aspires to bring variety to audiences ranging from poetry, cerebral fiction, and spiritual teachings. Proactive in the vital care of humanities, Juliet instructs as a yogini, a veteran dancer of the oriental arts, and as a wellness practitioner for over two decades. She aims to reach individuals through wisdom teachings, opening awareness on a definitive personal level. With initiatives to heal, strengthen, and entertain. She gives her contributions through compassion and gratitude. As a fitness guru since 1990, a dance instructor and performer of the arts, Juliet Cameron employs both creative elements and progressive action for positive change. She began writing at the age of twelve, using short stories and poetry to entertain elementary classes. At fifteen her grandmother, NY Times Best Selling Author Maggie Davis gave Juliet the courage to strive to reach her dreams. Juliet is proud to represent her in her first novels in publication and continues to expand an ingenuity of possibilities through written expression. You can find her other publications on amazon.com

Authors Website

Gaia Sagrada: 
A Safe Sacred Space for Trans-formative, Personalized Healing-
 
Have you ever dreamed of escaping into the lush tropical landscapes of South America?
Have you been seeking out the next step in your emotional healing? Are you interested in cultivating something beyond this dimension which can take you to the next level of releasing what no longer serves, and encourages inviting in new, healthier patterns?

We would like to remind you about Gaia Sagrada Retreat Center, nestled deep in the hills of Cuenca,Equador. Gaia Sagrada has been in full operation for almost a year now, and each month the travelers who find their way to this eco-community create the trajectory for what is possible in the way of healing and consciousness for themselves, and for the world beyond. 

We are so honored to be able to hold these sacred ceremonies in a time of raising global awareness. We take pride in our ability to provide an affordable and effective healing center for the highest good of all involved. Come, experience the magic, and release your inner mystic. We look forward to welcoming you: sharing the land, the medicine and the love.

Learn more about Gaia Sagrada at gaiasagrada.com.