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April 5, 2007 Issue
"Prayer and meditation go hand in hand. When you pray, you are speaking to God. When you meditate, you are listening to God."
- Douglas James Cottrell
An Easter Message From Douglas
by Douglas James Cottrell
Easter is a time to reflect upon the significance of holy beings and prophets and why they come into the world from time to time.
In comparison, the pattern of their lives is very similar. In just about every instance, they are born into families on the low end of the economic scale. They build no armies, nor seek to dominate any country or people. They refuse to be kings, or pharaohs, or political leaders of any kind. Yet their views and lives change the world. And, usually, they come at a time when the world seems to be on the brink of disaster. Perhaps it is at times of flood, drought, famine, plague, and social and political upheaval that people are willing to look beyond the earthly world to seek the intervention of the great beyond.
A holy being comes into the world to demonstrate to the people who live here that, perhaps, there is a better way to live than to live in fear. They live their lives as an example in order to correct our behavior so that we may learn to refrain from the old, destructive ways and to choose togetherness and one-ness. There are many paths up the mountain to enlightenment, but only one place where all paths arrive.
Jesus was a man. He entered the physical world in the same manner we all did. He lived his mortal life as many do who seek to discover or know the inner spiritual self, consulting with the spiritual leaders of his community, and traveling to many of the spiritual places of the world (such as Greece, India, Egypt and Tibet). Through diligent and disciplined effort, Jesus was able to overcome all of the temptations that enflame the ego in this temporal world and to achieve the highest human spiritual experience possible while in the physical world: he became the Christ, a fully self-realized soul. We are all familiar with the story of how his cousin, John (the Baptist) gave Jesus a baptism in the River Jordan, and on that day he became endowed with the holy spirit as an avatar (a God-like being in human form). His personal journeys complete, he then proceeded to begin his spiritual work as Jesus the Christ.
Jesus' teachings of love, compassion and understanding echo similar teachings in every other faith of the world. The words may be different, but the meaning is the same. Love one another. Help one another. Be constructive to one another. Forgive and forgive again if asked to do so. Harm no one.
The loving way to enlightenment is the reason the holy people of our world have engaged in lives of teaching the simple truths. Indeed prophets have suffered at the hands of the fearful or mis-guided. But as we take their lives as examples to guide our own, these enlightened souls show, by example, that not everyone has to be an avatar to contribute to the welfare of the planet or the universe. It takes just one person to practise what we know to be correct. Be loving and everything will change. The peace we seek is within. We just don’t know who we are …yet.
The resurrection of Jesus is a powerful metaphor, demonstrating that each of us can overcome anything in life. We need only the faith that nothing will come our way in this world that is too big for us to face. For the law of karma never fails to exact a just due, nor would God send you any problem or opportunity in life that you cannot handle. This is a time to step aside from worry and fear. Instead, look around for opportunity coming to you. Strive to look inside to find your inner way. Trust that you will be successful and concentrate on what it is you want to do. See it clearly, act decisively, never waver in your purpose, believe in your vision, and believe in yourself.
Happy Easter everyone.
HEALTH TIPS FROM THE DTM SESSIONS
Cysts: Causes and Treatment
Q: Would you please comment briefly on the cause of cysts and the best focus of treatment?
A: To the emotional realms, these would be of someone insisting all the time that their will be done, or that their will is right, or that they are right. They should be a little more accommodating or not insist at all, for this would allow these little pockets of poisons to dissipate from the body itself. These are little collection points, whether they are cysts, or whether they are boils, or whether they are pimples that are large. The intention is that the body has had part of the lymphatic system blocked, or that there has been a poor secretion of the toxin or poison into the lymph system, or that of elimination through the body has been impaired; therefore, the cysts or boils are collection points. If they are above the surface of the skin, they are exit points to get rid of this toxic substance in the body. Understand the poisons in the body are quite immense at any given time. The body manages these and does channel these to elimination points, as it should. However, on occasion, there is an impairment, or the movement is impeded, and a ballooning out of a lymph node, or pocket, or weak point in the lymph system occurs, and, as such, a cyst is formed in the soft tissue.
Use enemas to the body itself, or colonic hydrotherapy, if you will. This would stimulate and remove from the colon the irritants that may be impacted. For usually poisons that are bubbling up in the body are the result of what has been backed up in the body. By improving the way out of the body - as to elimination - then the cyst, or pocket of posion, or ballooning collection point (if you will) can readily be addressed and stimulated. With elimination improved, the cyst would dissipate. Touching the area with healing and curative oils would also get the poison moving through the body, and it would not rupture or break the skin or rupture the tissue in any way, you see.
However, a large spoonful of olive oil on the first or second day - not as part of the diet, but simply as a maintenance for elimination - would indded attempt to make the body more regular and normal elimination would occur. We would strongly advise cleansing the body internally with the enema, two or three times, one after the other. However, the colonic therapist can also be used, as we have given. The body should be washed or scrubbed and encouraged to sweat or perspire, as the skin would be a good source of elimination as well. This, too, would be of great advantage to removing cysts, boils, and pimples.
"MY GOD, HE REALLY IS 99% ACCURATE!"
A Canadian-based author, who has followed Douglas' career for three decades, relates the following stories about Douglas' early experiences on live radio.
One of the most bizarre media spots Douglas ever did was in the early 1980s when Canadian radio station CKEY was "experimenting" with an all-night, live "coast to coast" open-line format. It was a tricky experiment because, due to the vastness of the country, what was midnight on the east coast was still dinnertime on the west one. Plus, guests had to be prepared to put in up to six hours at a stretch, starting from midnight, just to be sure to include late-comers. And still get to work the next day! Douglas was invited as a guest on the recommendation of a third party. Trouble was, neither the show's host nor his producer completely believed the claims that were being made about Douglas' ability (which were based on the semi-trance he does for live media, not the actual DTM).
Nonetheless, the host of the show, John Gilbert, a former carnival barker, dove into Douglas' intro with gusto, extolling Douglas' abilities and talents, urging listeners to call in, and repeating over and over the catchphrase "Cottrell is 99% accurate."
And so the circus began. The first caller complained of headaches. Douglas, sitting in the studio with headphones on, closed his eyes and commented with some hesitation, "Sir, can I ask you a question? Were you in WW2?" "Yes," said the caller, somewhat reluctantly. "OK," said Douglas. "Then please answer this. Did they put a metal plate in your head?" The gentleman answered in the affirmative, following which John promptly pushed one of those magical talk-show buttons that immediately bring on the next caller. This one was a lady who complained of "mysterious backaches." Again, in the studio, Douglas squinted, as though looking at something only he could see, and asked, "Excuse me," he said politely, "but are you not in your seventh or eighth month of pregnancy?"
The caller agreed this could be an issue. The next two calls followed the same precise pattern, at which point Gilbert, a seasoned professional who almost never made a slip, unintentionally blurted into a live mic, "My God, he really can do this! He really is 99% accurate!"
Douglas himself has done literally hundreds of similar open-line shows since then, and has most of them in a tape library he keeps in his home. His own favourite anecdote involves a show he did in 2002, where the caller was a young woman who took Douglas very seriously indeed; although, unfortunately, the same could not be said of the others at home with her (as evidenced by the guffaws and snickers coming from the background). "Tell your hubby and the two friends he is watching TV with that if he isn't careful, he's going to drop that beer bottle," suggested Douglas. There followed a stunned silence at the other end of the phone, followed by the discernable sound of breaking glass. Followed by female laughter.
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Secrets Of Life *ON SALE*
Douglas' first book, Secrets Of Life, is now on sale in the online store. Regular $25 CDN. Now only $20. Learn about the nature of the mind and how prayer, meditation, intuition and spiritual healing work. Learn about the spiritual laws that effect everyday life, and how to use them to your advantage to experience all of God's blessings: health, wealth and peace of mind. Secrets Of Life also makes the perfect gift for a friend or loved one!
To order, call toll-free 1-877-268-8735, or
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NEW MUSIC IN THE ONLINE STORE
If you have been to one of Douglas' Miracle Transformation Events™, you have no doubt heard a beautiful rendition of "Amazing Grace." It has become the single most requested piece of music we play. The artist is Hayley Westenra, the New Zealand teenaged soprano with the pure voice of an angel. We are pleased to announce we now have available in the online store Hayley's CD "Pure," which not only features "Amazing Grace," but many other uplifting songs as well, which she recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
This CD is available in the online store for only $24. To order, call toll-free 1-877-268-8735, or
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FREE TRANSFER OF YOUR TAPED SESSION TO CD
If you are one of Douglas' clients, and had a DTM session (or multiple sessions) prior to 2005, you will be happy to know that we can now transfer the recording from cassette tape to CD. As we all know, cassette tapes wear out over time. This is a great opportunity to archive your DTM material in a more reliable format. Douglas and his family will be doing these transfers free of charge. For details, email Douglas M Cottrell or call toll-free 1-877-268-8735.
COMING SOON
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Miracle Transformation Event
Sunday, June 24, 2007, 1:00 PM EST
Best Western Adams Inn,
39 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
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Experience the powerful healing energy from Douglas at this exhilarating afternoon of meditation and prayer. Increase your spiritual ability in an atmosphere of unconditional love. Receive a personal Laying On Of Hands from Douglas. All welcome! Tickets: $40/single or $70/couple. Reserve your seat today! Space is limited. After May 31, 2007, ticket price is $50/single.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO
Miracle Transformation Event
Sunday, April 15, 2007, 1:00 PM EST
Days Hotel and Conference Centre,
30 Carlton Street, Toronto (at Yonge)
Experience the powerful healing energy from Douglas at this exhilarating afternoon of meditation and prayer. Increase your spiritual ability in an atmosphere of unconditional love. Receive a personal Laying On Of Hands from Douglas. All welcome! Advance Tickets: $20/single or $35/couple. $25/single at door (if available).
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RADIO PROGRAM GUEST APPEARANCE
Monday, May 7, 2007
"Positive Living"
Patricia Raskin hosts this weekly call-in show, broadcast on WTKF 107.3 radio from Morehead, N.C., and worldwide on the Internet on www.VoiceAmerica.com. Listen live from 2:00 - 3:00 PM as she interviews Douglas and takes calls. The show features nationally acclaimed experts and authors in the areas of self-help, personal growth and inspiration.
RADIO PROGRAM GUEST APPEARANCE
Saturday, June 16, 2007
"Exploring Unexplained Phenomena "
Scott Colborn hosts this show on the unexplained in Lincoln, Nebraska. Call-in with your questions for Douglas. Listen live 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Central Time) on KZUM 89.3 FM or worldwide via their site, www.kzum.org
MEDITATION ADVICE FROM DOUGLAS
Q: Recently I experienced a dull headache just behind my forehead after doing your meditation CD. What am I doing wrong?
A: The area you refer to (the centre of the forehead, directly in front of the pituitary gland, which is in front of the pineal gland) relates to the intuitive center for all of the visual spiritual gifts. You will find it referred to as the "Psychic Center" or "Third Eye." It is also known as the "Crown Chakra." When you meditate, you should experience a pleasurable sensation throughout your body; however there are a few circumstances which may cause the practitioner to experience a painful sensation instead.
During meditation practice, energy is built up in the head, generated by the pituitary and pineal glands. This causes the human aura to expand all around the body, rapidly and in all directions. This energy becomes focused (like a flash light beam) and pushes outward in a narrow "beam," as your mind begins to reach out. Think of the mind, in having the ability to travel, as being in a form that is like “fluid light.” The crown chakra is an entry or exit point for mind projection and remote viewing.
While meditation can be a pleasant centering of mind and getting into a state of harmony, away from the painful distractions of daily life, it also can be much more as the aura expands and thoughts turn from pleasant introspection of the inner self to an outward-looking telepathic connection at random. This trial-by-errror attempt to connect with and “pick- up” on someone else’s thoughts and emotions may be either a pleasant experience or it may be viewed by the other person as an intrusion into their welfare. Without control or a “prayer of protection,” the mind may have inadvertently gotten in touch with some other mind in a negative state of thought, or in a crisis, or experiencing some emotion like anger. A tether-like connection forms between your minds, and this attachment is brought back to you and experienced as a dull pain in the crown chakra. If this is the case, wash your forehead with plain water, or wipe the forehead with your bare hand, and this will "cut off" the connection.
There may also be a dull pain in the forehead experienced with astral projection, which may happen during meditation. When an out of body experience is interrupted, for instance, the astral body (or some would say the “soul”) snaps back like a rubber band. As the astral body slams back into the physical body, the resulting impact will jerk the body and make it jump or bounce, thrusting you out of the altered state of consciousness or sleep abruptly. This may be accompanied by a dull pain in the forehead.
Thirdly, from time to time, as the ability and power of your mind increases during meditation you may experience energy fluctuation in the pineal and pituitary glands. When the pineal gland opens, it causes pain. The pain may be severe, or it may be dull, but the benefit is a positive one. The result of the pineal gland opening is you will experience an increased intuitive ability and an unambiguous view in the mind's eye. The pain will not last long. Think of this as growing pains for your burgeoning awareness and intuitive ability. It is a rite of passage. As the saying goes, "No pain, no gain."
For more information on how to develop your intuition through meditation, see the Douglas James Cottrell Method of Meditation™ Series available on CD in the online store. If you have a question for Douglas regarding your experience with meditation, please email info@douglasjamescottrell.com
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