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09 Space clearing in the digital age by Stephen Denham We all need space – physical, psychological and spiritual – but in this age of information, virtual space can become as cluttered as our living rooms or our minds.


12 The quiet (r)evolution by Julian Noel My favourite T-shirt had the image of a beatific Christ emblazoned on it, with the accompanying caption: ‘Jesus is coming, quick, look busy!” We all jumped on board the busy-ness bandwagon didn’t we? I am now eagerly awaiting the T-shirt that says, ‘For Christ’s sake, can we all ease up on the busy-ness?’


14 December Detoxification – Cleansing at Christmas? It’s possible, and pleasurable! by Casey Conroy Holiday season indulgence can work hand in hand with gentle detoxification – all it takes is a little know-how, an open mind, and some good quality raw chocolate.


18 A path of joy by Paramananda Ishaya Paramananda shares with us in a light-hearted way how enlightenment is impossible with seriousness. Can you imagine if enlightenment was serious? Why would you want it?


20 Government watchdog about to be turned upon an unsuspecting by Michael Bending Parliament is about to make laws that gag freedom of speech. Even China and Russia don’t have laws like this. If the HCCC has its way, any person questioning the commonly held medical consensus or giving advice could be gagged and have legal proceedings taken against them.


23 Historical data shows vaccines are not what saved us by Rich Stossel If you look at the historical data on vaccination efficacy, you’ll see that vaccines are not responsible for the decline in disease in the last hundred years at all.


24 How money can be a spiritual asset by Julio De Laffitte Have you noticed how some people seem to be obsessed about money? And so many spiritual people often just want to avoid it (or ignore it)? But money is neither good nor bad in itself — it’s a neutral instrument for measuring exchange based on an energetic agreement.


25 The mystical chi cycle and the map to destiny, by Jost Sauer The Daoists believe that your ‘destiny hangs by a thread’ several times a day, and breakfast is definitely one of these times. If you eat the right foods, the right way with the right attitude, the inner organ processes can continue smoothly.


28 Ripple News and Directory


34 A higher plan for your life by Joyce Vissell We try to plan our lives so carefully, and yet we need to always know that there is a greater plan at work.


36 Stargazer for December by Stella Woods Venus retrograde – the shadow side of love


39 Interview – Robert Kirby Robert is an open-hearted, spiritual and highly skilled and experienced practitioner who has helped many thousands of people transform their lives.


40 The cave of the heart – the real immortality by Travis Edwards The cave of the heart addresses the concept some seekers have regarding the mythologised stages of yoga and spiritual practices like ‘Nirvana’ or ‘Samadhi’.


41 Interview – Julio De Laffitte Julio is a man with a big heart and a big dream for Australians. He is inspiring, passionate, and makes things happen. He’s also a highly successful businessman who is very spiritual and wants to make a difference.


42 The biology of love Dr. Bruce Lipton sat down with Dr. Deborah Sandella to reveal how cells hold profound secrets of the heart.


44 Christmas feature Holistic gift ideas to make your shopping easier and more worthwhile.


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