Farhan Dhalla

The Mind Body Spirit Approach to Weight Loss

2011-11-28T16:52:00.000-08:00

The success rate from dieting is quite low. In fact most people will gain back all of the weight they lose within 3 to 5 years. Many will attempt again and end up back on the roller coaster. A ride I know too well. What I believe has been the key to helping me keep the weight off and being healthy overall has been a mind, body and spirit approach to weight loss. It all starts with developing a positive mind set about yourself. In other words you have to start by doing the inner work first. Then the outer self will be a reflection of the changes that have taken place from the inside. Well you may be wondering where to start?

First let's look at what is mind, body and spirit? I like to use the analogy of a car. The operation of a vehicle needs the body of the car which is analogous to our own physical body, the parts that make it work or the mind and the fuel, or our spirit. The spirit is not to be confused with the soul. I like to think of the soul as the steering wheel of the car. It's responsible for helping to guide us. Whereas the spirit is that part of us that drives us forward. When we are fed with feelings that are positive we are moved more easily toward our goals. Negative thoughts, emotions and fears are detrimental to our spirit and keep us stuck, lost and directionless. This is the most critical aspect of any weight loss program. Like anything in life, if we embody negative thoughts it will keep us from not only feeling good about ourselves but also from achieving our goals. Therefore I believe its so important to feed your spirit along with working on your body and mind to succeed at weight loss. Just like a perfectly working car with all it's parts. By now you may be asking the question: How do I feed my spirit?

First I'd like you to determine if you hold predominantly a negative or positive view of your physical self. This is what I call the mirror test. Look in the mirror and check if the first thing you see is something negative about your body that you don't like? For example, when you look in the mirror do you sigh and point out the wrinkles, the fat on your arms etc? Or is the first thing you see some feature of your body you like? Most people will likely point out a feature they don't like. Right away that tells me that there's a problem with self image. Especially if this happens every time you look in a mirror. And this is where the programming needs to change. If you walk onto that gym floor after looking in the mirror at all the parts of your body you don't like your setting yourself up for failure. None of the exercises or programs will work and if they do they will likely not have permanent effects. If your car is going to operate properly you make sure all the parts are working and it has fuel. Just the same, you need to ensure your mind, body and spirit are all in tow. In other words if you don't fuel your spirit your body isn't going to respond positively either. Do you see how all three are integrated? When your spirit isn't being fed you start reaching for all that comfort food. And then the vicious cycle continues all over again.

This brings me back once again to the question I posed earlier and that is how do you feed your spirit? Your spirit is something you want to feed every day even when your not in the gym. It requires you to make positive affirmations about yourself. Here's a sample list of statements:

1. My body is good to me and I am good to my body.
2. I am grateful to my body for all that it does for me.
3. My body is the housekeeper of all good things.

You can start with these or make up your own. Its important that you keep your focus and attention on the positive aspects of your body. By doing so you will fuel your spirit. And just like any car, without fuel it's going no where.
When you stop and look into a mirror try looking into your eyes and say statements like:

1. I am in the process of becoming healthier
2. I am a perfect human being in the eyes of God
3. I approve of myself

When you go the gym you take your gym bag with you filled with your workout clothes, water bottle etc. I also want you to take with you all the tools you need to feed your spirit. Keep a spirit journal and jot down a few positive statements like the ones above before you begin your workout. Also, before bedtime right out your statements 20 times for 2 weeks. This will help keep your frame of mind positively on track! You'll also shift your self perception from a negative to a positive one and that is key to succeeding at any of your life's goals.

On a day to day basis feeding our spirit is about doing things and making choices that make us happy. It's thinking positive thoughts about ourselves, our work environment and our relationships. Its all about the simple things we can do for ourselves that don't have to cost any money. What ways can you feed your spirit?

The mind, body and spirit approach is all intertwined and one aspect will inevitably affect the other. If we don't address all three we will stay stuck or fail. This can lead to all sorts of imbalances that will affect the relationship we have with ourselves, relationships with others as well as our overall health.

Successful weight loss begins with a positive mind set and a shift in our perceptions of our physical body. The shift starts when we reprogram our thoughts to create positive feelings about ourselves. By doing so we can achieve our weight loss and other life related goals.

Every day is a Miracle

Angel Fitness Blessings To ALL

How We Can Learn and Heal From Our Past Lives

2011-10-14T18:56:00.000-07:00

I always new that this is not my first life on this planet. I have this memory and wisdom that I recall or surface at times and I don't really know where it comes from. It's more then an inner knowing and it can't be that I picked up this information from somewhere or someone. These are in fact personal memories of moments that occurred when I was in a different body, a different person and sharing my life in that moment with a completely different set of family and friends. These entailed detailed accounts of events that took place. Once I became familiar with the idea of having past lives I decided to do regressions or meditations which allowed me to go into a certain life to see how it had an effect on my current one. It helped me with several current life issues.
Past lives can enlighten us of fears, blocks and relationship issues. They can tell us what old patterns we continue and how to break them. They can also explain our purpose, soul lessons and our karma.

Whenever I've had a deep connection with someone it was like remembering a love that was always there. It felt more like a reunion then getting to know a person for the first time. I've done this exercise before where I've sat in front of someone and we would look into each others eyes and start to recall our memories from our past lives that we shared. This can be really powerful and also intimidating. I don't suggest you try it unless you have two willing partners. But what I've learned from all this is that the story of our lives has continued from many life times ago. And all the memories of every life has come with us into this one. Can you imagine the memory bank we have? And imagine that each and every one of the cells in our bodies is the library of all this information. Consider how this is helpful to heal a painful memory or fear that we had from a previous life.

Doing a past life regression is like doing surgery. You never know what your going to discover until you look inside. And nothing could've prepared me for what happened with my client Rebeca. Rebeca came to me one summer day for a Spiritual Personal Training session. We started off with me doing an Angel Reading for her. However, we then switched streams and from that moment on I don't think I could've ever imagined as to what was going to happen next. Rebeca was in her early twenties with so many ideas about her future and not certain which direction to take. The reading was like most but then she had asked for help in a particular area of her life. The Angels guided me to do a past life regression on her. Since then I asked her to write about the experience she had and in her own words. The following is an account of the regression.

I’m not entirely sure as to how it started or how it happened.

The main purpose for my regression was to figure out why I had such a severe fear of my elbow pits as well as the back of my knees. I could not touch them, look at them, or even anyone else’s elbow pits or the back of their knees as well (silly I know).

But the regression started off with me in a field and I was on a vengeful hunt. I was some sort of Japanese warrior, but I only fought solo. It felt as though my purpose was to take down the Japanese empire, to seek revenge, but also it felt like I was trying to protect the country possibly. It felt as though that I had no one, no family, no friends and I was in constant hiding from the Japanese emperor and his army at the time. I think possibly that the Japanese emperor had killed my family and that was my purpose for revenge.

I was a male and I was roughly of the age of 21 years old, but I was planning my revenge for over 7-8 years. I would strike in between those years of planning to get to the emperor but they were subtle strikes – such as attacking certain members of his army to send a sign I was still alive and coming to attack. I was a very skilled warrior, and the emperor and his army were always on guard for when I would strike. It felt like I was almost the Osama BinLaden of the time because they could never find me, but I would still strike here and there out of nowhere.

The regression started with me being in disguise and I had made it to this large open field that would have led up to the emperor’s palace. But his army members surrounded the area so I had to be very careful. I would sneak around here and there and kill the army members calmly, swiftly, but efficiently within a matter of seconds.

As I got closer and closer to the emperor’s palace, my attacks became harder as word got out that I was on the emperor’s land. I was fighting more and more, and I was taking on many men at once. Soon I started seeing fire spread throughout the land and there were men coming from everywhere. But they weren’t too sure which one I was as I had disguised myself as one of them.

It felt like I was almost fighting for hours and I was getting closer and closer to the palace. I was so close to receiving my vengeance it felt like. A whole battle was started solely on me. It wasn’t until two soldiers figured out which one I was and they snuck up on me and I believe they stabbed me at my legs. I don’t’ think it was the back of my knees though, I can’t remember entirely. But just as quick as they did that, they slit me at my elbow pits almost instantaneously and I remember falling to the ground immediately and I was lying on a hill as they watched me suffer and bleed.

They then removed my helmet to confirm that it was me. I couldn’t see my face, I just knew I was Japanese, and I could see them standing over me watching me bleed from my elbows. Soon enough I saw more men gather over me and just watch me bleed out and in disbelief that it was all finally over.

I never saw myself die during that session. However, later that evening my boyfriend's aunt put me in a meditative state. I don’t believe I was talking out loud (I am not too sure), but I started reliving those events from the moment I fell to the ground. I still was not able to see my face, but I remember seeing myself rise out of my body. It was so surreal because as I was rising, I was standing over my body and watching myself with the rest of the soldiers. Only they did not know I was there as I was dead.

Shortly after my death, I remember I found myself in front of a a giant old library that looked like a cathedral. I was greeted at the entrance by a wise looking old man with a very long beard. From there I went inside and it was like I knew where I was going. I went to a room with many, many ancient looking books all over the place. I remember picking out one book in particular. It felt like that was my book; one of many books I owned I think. I remember all the pages were blank as I sat to read through it at this beautiful wooden desk. But at the same time, I knew exactly what one particular page said, and it was a message/lesson from that life:

‘Do not let your pride get in the way of your end goal’

I really think my fear of my elbow pits is a reminder for me in this life. I work hard and at times, I do let my ego and my pride get in the way of my work, and it may impact my work , my co-workers or possibly my work environment in general. This reminder, especially after having this regression has allowed me to be more aware of my setting, and my reactions in my setting as well.

Since that regression I have been able to release some of my fear. I have been able to touch my elbow pits now on my own, and even the back of my knees. However I still can’t stare at it, or have anyone else touch it. As well, I cannot look at anyone else’s elbow pits. It’s a work in progress but I’m sure I will get there one day.

Rebeca

The gateway to our past lives is accessible. It can provide us with information, guidance and healing. And like in Rebeca's case this one regression began to give her insights regarding her fears. There are perhaps many layers to uncover and a certain regression will give us an opportunity to began that process. In Rebeca's case her healing has began. And when she's ready in her own time she'll then go in further too see what other previous life experiences she'll learn about to continue the healing process.

Every day is a Miracle.

Angel Blessings to ALL

My Review of the Luis Miguel Concert Toronto

2011-05-26T17:38:00.001-07:00

The best way I can describe Luis Miguel? He is what you get when you combine Frank Sinatra, Julio Iglesias and Elvis. He's sultry, charismatic, exudes class and more importantly the voice of romance. Luis Miguel is in the most simplest form that he can offer himself to his fans. There are no theatrics, fancy costume changes or re-engineered sounds to entertain us. His presence and voice along with the most classic sounds are all that he brings with him. This is the way he has always presented himself since the day his Latin sounds created waves of romantic tunes over two decades ago.

Luis Miguel walks on the stage with a smile on his face and all his fans welcome him with complete eagerness as they are fully aware of what they came to experience. Luis Miguel delivers as he classically does and not one fan is left disappointed. He's not an artist that has evolved into various genres to reach out to different audiences nor has he tried to re-invent himself over the years with a career that spans decades. He's stayed true to his classical Latin based romantic ballads and songs. His music has lived eternally one generation to the next and has remained completely timeless. One way could say that Luis Miguel has never gone out of style.

Luis Miguel has the power to open your heart and to feel the vibration of romance and love. It didn't matter if you spoke or understood Spanish or if you were single. You could feel this frequency and on this particular night in Toronto we we're all blessed to experience it together. Connecting to the frequency of romance is such revitalizing feeling. It heightens all your sense and allows the heart chakra to expand. If you are single and looking to attract romance consider opening these channels by listening to the music of Luis Miguel. Connecting to this frequency and creating the feeling of romance can help align you with attracting romance in your life.

At one moment during the concert I felt like all time had stood still. I was drawn into the music as though I was in complete concentrated meditation. I realized in this powerful moment that I wasn't in the future and I wasn't in the past. In fact I found myself in the very presence of the moment. And for the first time in a long time I was in my body and fully experiencing all that there was to experience. My heat started to expand and allowed myself to connect energetically with everyone in the auditorium. As Luis Miguel lead us with his lyrics I found myself in increased expansion. Trying to explain a feeling in words can sometimes be lost in translation. However, I realized once again how powerful music has on our spirit and that Luis Miguel has the incredible gift to bring us all together this way.

Every moment we have is an opportunity to experience all the beauty that exists in our lives. It's only when we can bring ourselves to a state of complete presence can we really appreciate every moment and take notice of everything around us. Otherwise when were caught in our mindful chatter we can miss out on the very simple things that remind us of the beauty in life. I love going to concerts because they allow me to experience life in the presence and in this way I somehow feel like it allows me to just feel at a greater depth. I'm great full to Luis Miguel for helping me find moments like this through his music. His classical, simple and timeless music showed me how it easy it is to make time stand still and in that moment to just be present.

Every day is a Miracle

Angel Blessings to ALL

My Review of the Ricky Martin Concert "MAS" Tour"

2011-04-13T22:04:00.001-07:00

The first images are of a Ricky Martin bound with chains as though he's completely imprisoned. As I sat and watched I was caught in the awe of anticipation and symbolism of what I was seeing. There was a Ricky Martin just wanting so badly to break free. Perhaps the chains represented his internal struggles and a man wanting to unleash himself to show the world who he really is. The chains finally broke free and Ricky Martin was free to be himself and for us this night in Toronto he was ours!

Ricky Martin steps on the stage and for the next two hours he opened the door and let you in to his world. He invited you in with welcome arms and allowed us to become a part of it. He gathered us all and like a wonderful host he entertained us with music, dancing and inspiration. He revealed to us that he's not just an entertainer. He is a humanitarian who's here to use his music to move our spirits and to remind the world that we are all part of this experience together. "You and I are one." Ricky took the stage and created a platform for a powerful movement designed to change the world through simple yet profound messages.

I have to admit I have felt the anticipation for this concert for a long time. I've attended many concerts with Ricky Martin and I've experienced incredible vibrations at his shows before. However, I wasn't expecting to be taken to such another level. Ricky proved to us all that he could do it better then ever. He took us to a place that was beyond my imagination. I'll try my best to put in words. Like the other times, I wish I could keep the vibration alive. And as always I felt as though I didn't get enough. This is the power of Ricky Martin. What was different about this concert? Ricky gave us more of himself then he ever has before. And he did this without fear.

The first message of the night Ricky shares with us is " I am Love, Truth, Light, and Music. " And he stayed true to these words throughout the entire night. His authenticity was real and felt by all. He captivated us with his pureness and genuineness. It didn't matter what your background or age was. Ricky has the power to take a song and make it reach a multitude of generations, cultures and sexes. And his audience last night was reflective of this. Not many artists can create a fan base this vast. Ricky Martin gave us more performance and less special effects then he has in the past. The dancers and the singing took the stage and chose to engage us with their talents and their hearts. The audience felt their commitment to us. I was lucky enough to meet them after the show. Their commitment extended past the stage as they eagerly met all the fans taking pictures and videos of us showing their appreciation.

Ricky as always takes you on a journey in his show. Whats consistent, and all Ricky Martin fans will agree, his pure heart and humble soul over take and transcends you beyond his hip shaking seductive moves. You can't help but feel as though your soul has been touched. He somehow manages to make your spirit get up and dance. Your body is doing the dancing but its your spirit leading every move. And that is a very powerful feeling. The vibration in that room was so high that no one could explain what had happened. Somethings you just can't put into words. All I know as that when I looked around Ricky had us right where he wanted us. And who wouldn't trust him to let him have his way with us? After all his only method of seduction was his pure authenticity. And that was clearly evident. I wouldn't say Ricky Martin where's his heart on his sleeve. I'd say it's everything he is.

The Ricky Martin tour is titled "Musica+ Alma+ Sexo" which translates to Music+ Soul+Sex. However the title was far from what you walked away with. This concert delivered a lot more then it promised. And in typical Ricky Martin fashion, no one was let down. We walked away wanting more. It's clear that Ricky Martin has evolved in his journey. Hes discovered more of who he is and that is having a positive effect on his career as an artist. His music is a far more symbolic expression of his growth. What's wonderful to see is that he's not afraid to reveal this side of himself. In fact his fearless about expressing himself and I find that confidence very sexy.

Ricky Martin has always been about uniting the world with his music. And he proved that again in this show. But now his purpose has moved to a deeper level. His passions originate for music, dance and art. However, it's evolved to his passion for equality. It's not just about using music to unite people. Ricky IS a voice for equality. And this is a purpose that suits him well. Ricky's message was quite clear and he was there to take s stand about his feelings. Music is the right platform for him and he delivers the message well.

Ricky Martin's message of sexuality is another aspect to his personal growth that he shared with us and again with no fear. Here's where I see his confidence in himself really surface. He's on a sofa with his dancers simulating sexual acts with various forms of partnering. Guys with guys, girls with girls and guys with girls. I remember in that famous interview with Barbara Walters in 2000 where Martin said "sexuality should not be an issue for anyone." And he proves that he meant those words. Martin does walk his talk and he does it well. I see this part of the show as not necessarily a reflection of his bedroom but certainly of his belief system in how he views the world. He exemplified that everyone should feel free to love who they want.

And then came the most important message of all. As one of his dancers artistically told the tale of a young man who wanted to be himself but felt the pressure of pleasing his parents. He told the story of a young child who didn't want to be a failure to his parents because he was gay. His journey was about the discovery of his authentic self. Even though his parents didn't approve of him that it was the love of self that is the love that set him free. Free to be himself. Free to be me. The message Ricky sends is love your self. There's no failure in that. Only freedom.

Ricky Martin has a beautiful way of using his music to bring people together and to share universal messages of love. His CD and tour may be called "Musica +Alma+ Sexo" but what it all boils down to is that final message "YOU = ME" "Tu=Yo"I saw written on his shirt as he sang "The Best Thing About Me Is You". And with that Ricky ended his show by saying "you and me we are all the same" as he walked off the stage to the sounds of screaming fans.

Ricky Martin has integrated his personal growth with music beautifully. Without sounding political he has proven that his mission in life is beyond his music. His success is not about selling out to sold out concert theaters but to raise the vibration of the planet by unifying people from all over. I believe Martin is continuing to evoke an incredible soul journey and life purpose. One that I feel he's just discovering. I am certain that the Ricky I saw last night was completely free of the chains that once imprisoned him.

How did his concert impact me? I see him as such an inspiration. Not just that he' s accomplished artist but he has used his platform to be a voice for humanity. That inspires me to do great things with my life too. I only hope that someday I'm able to have the type of impact that he has on so many people. I hope to do great things too. On my wall in my room are the words "God please use me as a vehicle to serve you in the grandest way that is higher then my purpose"

Angel Healing Miracles to ALL

Photograph by: Nalina Sacoor

How to Connect with Your Departed Loved Ones

2011-03-20T16:40:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered if your departed loved ones are OK on the other side? Do you ever wish to ask them questions that you never had the chance to do so? Or perhaps had some things that were left unsaid while they were living? Well it's not too late.
Connecting with our departed loved ones is easier than you think. Whenever I do mediumship readings for people I try to teach my clients that it's not a special skill to be able to communicate with the departed. All you have to do is open up to the possibility. And like working out at the gym, I look at it like training a muscle. If you exercise regularly the muscle will grow.
Many mourn for their loved ones and are sometimes left with the feeling of loss. Although the departed have left physically, our relationship with them is eternal and can continue. I've decided to write this blog to help all those who are interested in learning how to connect with their loved ones and allow their relationship to extend beyond the physical plane. And I assure you that everyone can do this.
You have to remember that the departed want to communicate with you just as much as you want to communicate with them. And sometimes they'll take measures before you do.
A few years back I decided to get a suit made for my brothers wedding. I remember feeling overwhelmed with the long list of things I was assigned to do to assist with the preparations. One night in my dream my departed grandmother appeared to me. She said to me that I should not worry and that she was going to help me with the shopping. I woke up and in a daze and was trying to figure out if what I dreamed was real. Looking around my room I didn't see my grandmother. But I remember every detail of the dream including how she looked and what she wore. I knew this was a visitation from her as I have had previous ones. Shortly thereafter I went to look for fabric for my suit. According to the designer I would need 5 3/4 yards of material and I decided I wanted the suit in chocolate brown. I headed off to a fabric store that was recommended by a close friend. Only when I got there the store was closed. Walking aimlessly on Toronto's Queen street I felt unsure as to where to go next. Then something interesting happened. As I walked past a particular store I heard my grandmother's voice say turn left nudging me to enter. And so I did. Her voice was so subtle and yet I was absolutely certain that she was guiding me into the store. It was like a force pushed me in but gently. There I was greeted by the owner. I showed him the pattern of the suit and told him my specifications including the colour. He looked at me like he was about to disappoint me. He said he didn't think he had the colour I wanted and to look at other possibilities while he checked the back where he kept some left overs.
To his and my surprise out he came with the fabric and in the colour I was looking for. Only he didn't think he had enough material to make the full suit. He took the roll to the cutting table and started to measure out what was left of the spool. He started to unravel the fabric off the spool and measured out exactly 5 3/4 yards! I stood there completely stunned and got goose bumps all over. The store owner himself looked puzzled. He then offered me a discount which pleased me even more.
And from there on my grandmother continued to shop with me. Guiding me to right places to find all the items I was looking for. She became my personal shopping assistant and to this day I'll seek out her help whilst shopping.
Our loved ones can help us in many ways. For instance I have a brother, Zul who passed before I was born. Zul would've been a year older then me. However, he is very much like an older brother in every way. He watches over me and protects me from negative situations and people. He even helps me pick out clothes to wear when I go out. Zul has a strong personality and is often quite humorous. And like brothers often do we'll have our disagreements. I especially turn to him for advice when it comes to dealing with my parents.
If you are interested in learning how to connect with your loved ones you can begin first by writing a letter to them expressing all that you want to say and asking them for a sign. Whether you choose to write or express your thoughts in your head it doesn't matter. Either way they hear everything you have to say or are thinking about. Then spend a few minutes each day in silence and just listen. Pay attention to thoughts and feelings as well as any images that come to you. Writing the letter is the easy part but learning to quiet your mind is essential as it allows you to hear or feel the messages. Then finally watch for the signs. You many suddenly find pennies on the ground. Or you may smell their favourite cologne or perfume even though no one is around at that time. And they may even appear to you in a dream. The best advice I can give you is to not put any pressure on yourself or have any expectations. Your loved ones will connect with you the way they feel is best and it may not happen the way you'd like. Trust them to deliver their messages and they will. And finally always offer a prayer for their soul and that they may be at complete peace.
Angel Healing Miracles and Love to ALL

A review of the book "ME" by Ricky Martin

2010-12-04T10:38:00.000-08:00

Ricky Martin's life is beyond extraordinary and although most would think he's at a young age for writing a memoir you'll for sure agree that the pages that fill this book have much in them that needs to be shared. The timing for Ricky is perfect. He's at a place where he really knows who he is and with fears buried he opens up and bares it all for the world to read and in his words. This is more then a memoir; it's a spiritual journey. Anyone who has ever taken the time to question their purpose in life will for sure understand Martin's quest for the truth and his journey to find self acceptance. Many people will never take that path because it is layered with so much fear. Martin says this fear was all in his own head. Martin is truly courageous as he not only gives details of his journey with all the facts but also describes them with words that come straight from his heart. There's so much authenticity here that as you read the pages you'll realize that this is not just a story of a mega super star. It is a revelation of his inner world beginning with all his initial struggles. As he opens his doors to his deeper side he welcomes you to experience how his journey has brought him to his present state of peace, humility and love. You can't help but wish you could feel the same way. And as Martin is a living expression of his passions, this book is written no differently. "Passion is a vital aspect of my existence. I consider myself to be a realistic dreamer, and my life is full of intense emotions. I live and feel deeply."

You'll learn that Ricky is honorable, soulful, driven, courageous, analytical, simple, generous, and most importantly a humanitarian. You'll get to see and understand the backstage side of him. We've watched him shake his hips, sing his hits and seduce us into his sounds. However, this book will take you into his spiritual journey and allow you to experience it with him. I see Martin now as not just a performer, actor and singer but also a spiritual teacher and leader who's mission on this planet is far greater then producing number one hits and selling records. This man is here to serve in a capacity far greater then perhaps he himself has ever realized.

With music as his primary focus early in his career, Martin was not an over night success. In 1999 he created a Latin storm with his infamous performance of “The Cup of Life” at the Grammy Awards, the theme song from the World Cup. This single performance got Martin North American attention. He walked away that night with a Grammy in his hands for Best Latin Pop Music Album, for Vuelve and an American audience asking “who is that guy?”. However, since the age of 12 Martin was singing to sold out concerts with the popular band Menudo. Martin may have assisted with the Latin invasion in North America but at that point he had already reached world wide recognition. He had 4 previous albums under his belt and the top charting hit song Maria which in 1996 drove Martin to become a world wide super star.

It's clear in his memoir that Martin felt misunderstood by the media and his fans. He is labeled as a Latin artist however, he’s always been more then that. Indeed fans from all over the world have been able to identify with him and his music. Simply said, Martin sees music as a universal means to bring people together. His music reflects not just Latin influences but also sounds from all over the world appealing to many audiences including different cultures and age groups. The words "Where words fail music speaks" are posted on Martin's Twitter page.

As his career grew Martin allowed himself to become so immersed that his own personal identity became lost. His career was running his life. One day he looked at all the pieces of a broken glass and compared it to his own life. Martin felt shattered because he had given so much of himself but it was time to put the pieces back together. Only it left him with the question of "who am I and what really does all this mean?"

Some of his answers were found in India where in an ashram in Calcutta he discovered stillness and peace though the practices of kriya yoga. But although that allowed him to become grounded in his own body and feel balance in the chaos of literally "livin la vida loca" there still remained a piece of the shattered Ricky that still didn’t seem to fit. And so a courageous Martin continued his search with a deeper question asking “what am I running away from?”

There were many questions before coming to the end of his search. He wanted to know why the driving force which led him into an extremely successful career was now driving him away from it. He wanted to know why he was shying away from the sold out shows filled with the sound of people screaming his name. He wanted to know why he was going to India to discover a deeper meaning in his life. He wanted to know why he felt the need to change the lives of children by giving them hope for a better existence. And finally the answers all came when Martin was able to come to terms with his sexual identity. It was this issue that Martin had been running away from. He then made the following statement on his website: “I am proud to say that I am fortunate homosexual man, I am very blessed to be who I am.”

Speculation of Martin's sexual identity was the subject of rumors for many years. Following an interview in 2000 the rumors escalated as Barbara Walters put not only the question on the table but tried to further force the issue when Martin made it clear that he wasn't ready to talk. The world watched at what seemed like an eternity when Walters put on a pair of punching gloves with her questions turning into an interrogation to force Martin to answer. He was left to defend himself as we watched holding our breaths feeling helpless. At least that's how I felt while I was watching. Today we would refer to Walter’s tactics as bullying. A gracious Martin who doesn't hold any grudges regarding the situation looks back and all he can do is laugh about it. "I stayed firm with my answers-as much as possible-but I remember that my vision went blurry and my heart started to race. I felt like a boxer who had just been hit with a decisive punch-staggering and defensive, but already knocked out, waiting to fall. But I did not fall. I stayed strong The fact is, all I can do is laugh."

Recently Martin and Walters were reunited on the show “The View” where Walters and four other's of the show's host interviewed him with regards to his memoir. Walters sat right next to him throughout the interview only this time she refrained from asking a single question. Walters, one of the worlds leading journalists had nothing to say. This was clearly intentional on her part. The reason for her silence during the live telecast leaves one to wonder the reasoning behind her actions or lack of.

Martin found himself too immersed in his work to worry about the consequences of the interview. Still burying the issue of his sexual identity, Martin boarded a plane at the end of 2000 back to India to help a friend who had opened an orphanage for girls. There he assisted with the rescuing of young girls from the life of prostitution. This experience, though, far from the inner discovery that the practice of yoga brought him on his previous trip, led to a philanthropic mission, the ultimate mission of Martin’s life. ‘People for Children was born’. This project was under the already established ‘Ricky Martin Foundation’. The ‘RMF’ was started to help disabled children in Puerto Rico. ‘People for Children’ defends children who are being exploited or who run the risk of exploitation. This continuously growing foundation currently has partnerships with ‘UNICEF’, ‘Save the Children’, ‘The Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking’, ‘Microsoft’ and others. It made Martin the face of a leader in the war against human trafficking.

Martin’s philanthropic efforts took him to Patong, Thailand in January 2005 in response to the devastating tsunami. With the concern that vulnerable children are often abducted for trafficking during extreme times including earthquakes and floods, Martin along with his organization and a producer from the Oprah Winfrey show set off to Thailand. His intention was to get the message across for people to pay attention of the threat the circumstances were imposing on the most vulnerable. It was during this time Martin met the youngest survivor of the tsunami, Baby Wave, who was found floating on a mattress just days old with only a note asking for someone to care for the infant. This event not only brought hope in the form of a miracle, but it sparked Martin to seek a greater fulfillment in his life. That being fatherhood.

Determined to make his desire a reality, and at the time a single man, Martin opted for surrogacy. Today Martin is the father of twin boys Matteo and Valentino. Having always led an unconventional life, his new family life would be no different. Martin serves as both mother and father to his twin boys and he is prepared for the moment when one day his sons may ask why they do not have a mother. He states that he will tell them “I wanted to have you so very badly that, with God’s help, everything lined up so that you would come into my life.”

Martin’s memoir displays a new sense of transparency and freedom in his life. His words are refreshing and define a deeper awareness in the way he views his life. Parenthood has brought him greater authenticity in the way he chooses to live, both for himself and for his children. His connection to himself by coming to terms with his sexuality seems far greater then any yoga practice or trip to India could have brought. Martin proves that the real journey in our lives is the one that lies within us. That is if you are courageous enough to go there.

If you are looking for inspiration, if you are looking to find a deeper meaning in your life and if you are looking to learn from a great teacher I suggest you pick up this book. I congratulate Ricky Martin on such an accomplishment. I feel he is at point of rebirth at this time which means he has only really begun.

Picture of Ricky Martin published with permission of Celebra a Division of Peguin Group

Best Fitness Instructor in Canada!

2010-10-21T18:59:00.000-07:00

When I heard the news I was voted "Best Fitness Instructor In Canada" I had to take a moment and reflect. My thoughts were all over the place at first. I was feeling euphoric and a huge sense of pride. The person who began this journey had definitely proven to be someone that was a far off memory. It was like thinking of an old friend you went to elementary school with and you sit there wondering "what ever happened to........?" That's what it feels like! Most people see me now and they'd never believe I was the over weight non athletic kid who struggled with his weight. Know one would ever believe I was the one who was always chosen last when it came to participating in any sport. Know one would ever believe I was the one that skipped swimming lessons in gym class because I was so fat I didn't want to be seen in a bathing suit. Yes that was me. And to come from that place to being awarded the title of "Best Fitness Instructor in Canada" is by far the greatest accomplishment I have ever achieved. I have proven to myself and to many that anything is possible!
At the age of 15 I embarked on beginning the process of my transformation. I'll tell you now this road had a lot of bumps. I had no knowledge of what I needed to do to lose weight. I had no knowledge of how to eat right and what exercises to do. All I knew was I was tired of being made fun of in school and I was also fully aware that in high school the popular kids were the ones that were in shape and played sports. That was all the motivation I needed.

It was my fifteenth birthday and I asked my parents to get me a membership at the North York YMCA as a present. My father and mother both turned me down. They felt that was too much money to spend on a present that they felt would go to waste. So I did what any fifteen year old kid would do. I threw a tantrum. I slammed doors and kicked the walls and screamed till my father came into my room and wrote me a check for a year's membership at the Y. Let me tell you. It was the best tantrum I ever threw and the results were a future I never could have imagined.

So off I went. I tried squash, swam and ran the track. I was completely petrified of the weight room but I figured that would at least get me started. I took a course that they offered for the youth on how to use the equipment and that was my first introduction to resistance training.
So I dabbled a bit in the weights and even though my best friend who joined with me at the time quit I kept going. I was determined to make changes and for once was in an environment where I was in control of what I wanted to do without my gym teachers grading me and other kids teasing me.

That summer I was looking for a job and stumbled on a position as a receptionist at the Y. This latter lead to a position for programs for children. Then one summer I was stuck for hours as I was moving onward to university. Because of my history with the Y they hired me to work in their weight room. I was fortunate that the staff there was wonderful and trained me on how to use the machines correctly etc. As part of my job I had to monitor all the fitness classes. So I would spend countless hours watching each type of class being taught including low impact aerobics, strength training, stretching and others. Then one day an event took place that would completely propel me into a future I never planned. An instructor for an aerobic class didn't show up. Standing around with no other staff who could teach the class I stood there in complete terror as I was handed a cassette tape with music and told "You'll have to teach it!"
I walked into a room of already annoyed members and introduced myself. I looked at the faces that were further annoyed at the fact that they had no idea who I was and what kind of class they could expect. The room was completely packed and my heart was already hitting it's max range before I even started. So I threw the tape in and off I went to teach my first ever class.
Turns out the feedback was so great that the members wrote comments on how much they enjoyed it! And so I was graduated into the position of fitness leader and I had absolutely no training what so ever. The next thing I knew I became the regular teacher for this class.

Each summer I came home from university and continued to teach. My skills grew stronger and so did the ranges of classes I taught. There was abs class, muscle conditioning, step, spinning and kick boxing. All of this came so naturally to me and for the first time in my life I could do a physical activity and do it well. And what still amazes me to this day is I had never taken any official course in the beginning to become certified. I was and am completely self taught.
After completing my degree in physiotherapy I continued to teach and only this time I had knowledge as a physiotherapist that I could bring to my classes. That only made me a stronger instructor. I applied what I knew and the quality of the classes I taught made me a popular instructor and finally gave me true credit as someone who has sound background knowledge.

I decided to take my career to a higher level and was accepted to present at the Can Fit Pro Conference in 1999. In that session a recruiter from Australia happen to walk in and see my session. A year latter I was presenting in Sydney, Australia. This was followed with many other international opportunities. My career took off and with incredible excitement I was traveling all over the world!
My dreams continued to come true as I pursued the title of Reebok Master Trainer. In the fitness industry this title for me was like being Knighted by the Queen. The year I applied they cut the team down and was not looking to expand. I had just began my presenting portfolio and the suggestion I was given was to build my name and brand. And so I did. Most of my advising team thought I should just forget about it and move on. I refused to accept that idea. In my mind being part of this team was the only possibility and I refused to believe anything else. After a meeting with Reebok it was suggested I get myself on TV. Two days latter I received a call from two casting agents. It all just came to me. I didn't even have the time to worry about how I was going to get myself on TV.

My first appearance was for a live television show and I was invited to offer my expertise as a fitness expert. This lead to many television appearances including the "In Shape With Sharon Mann Show" which today still airs on Fit TV in the United States! This was beyond what I could have ever imagined.

Three years after that meeting and three interviews latter I got a call from Reebok. They were ready to expand and wanted to know if I'd be willing to go to Boston to Reebok's head office for training to become a Reebok Master Trainer! Of course I said "YES!." And so there I was in Boston and surrounded by mostly everyone I had ever looked up to in the fitness industry as my role model. Only this time they were one of my piers. This I took some digesting but very quickly I felt right at home with the team I would spend the next six years working with. What a dream come true!

I really believe that your passions can turn into a career. I really believe that anything you dream of can become a reality. I really believe that there isn't anything you can't do. I really believe that this Farhan will continue to evolve and grow each day. I really believe that God had this plan for me. I can't even imagine what my life would have been like if that instructor decided to show up.

Angel Miracles to ALL

Here' s a picture of me at 14 And now at the age of 39

Divine Synchronicities in Chicago-Oprah Will Have to Wait

2010-01-13T17:08:00.000-08:00

Chicago October 29, 2009.

I waited over two hours in line at Harpo Studios and everyone in front of me got in to a tapping of Oprah but me. I have to admit I was disappointed and with a big sigh off I went into the city of Chicago with no plans or ideas as to how I was going to spend my day. I started walking directionless thinking about the possibilities as I only had the one day to explore. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. As I was walking down Grand Ave. I coincidentally ran into my friend Terry from Toronto who happened to be in Chicago on holidays. He was out sight seeing so we quickly caught up and I asked him for some suggestions on how to spend my afternoon. Terry said to check out the water front, and also mentioned a couple of city parks and then he said a must see was the cities architectural tour which was on a boat. I thanked Terry for his suggestions and now with some ideas on what to do off I went.

Since I was closest to the water front I figured I'd go there first. But after I when I got there something didn't feel right so I decided to head down Michigan Ave. After a stop at Starbucks I continued my walk and happened to arrive at the point where the boat tour started for the architectural tour. It was 5:10pm and the next boat was leaving in five minutes. Perfect timing I thought and spontaneously jumped on the boat. The sun was setting around that time and getting a feel for the city by boat made for a perfect evening but I soon learned why this was called the windy city. I sat on the boat with my hands in my pocket trying to keep them warm while the wind blew heavily on my face. Shortly there after I began to feel a different kind of chill. The boat tour guide pointed to the spot where in 1871 a great fire began which was responsible for the destruction of Chicago. It seems that year was quite dry and according to legends told the Great Chicago Fire was started by a cow that belonged to an Irishwoman named Catherine O’Leary. She ran a neighborhood milk business from the barn behind her home and carelessly leaving a kerosene lantern in the barn after her evening milking, a cow kicked it over and ignited the hay on the floor. Cosequently, the city of Chicago was up in flames. As the tour guide was telling the story I started to feel even colder. I thought for a moment that the winds had perhaps picked up and the temperature was dropping. But then I realized what I was feeling were the presence of many spirits who had lost their lives in that fire.

That evening I started processing everything that had happened and as I tuned in I realized that my purpose for being there was to help these lost souls. It turns out there were 333 of them. As per the guidance of the Angels I called Arch Angel Azriel to help cross these souls into the light. All of them crossed over effortlessly. Then with the help of Arch Angel Michael I cleared the land from the energy of the trauma that had taken place. Whenever there is a fire, accident, murder etc. the energy from that incident still remains and so clearing that space of the negativity helps to lift the vibrations and the Angels do this by replacing that negativity with unconditional love.
Suddenly I wasn't so disappointed about missing Oprah. I realized the universe had orchestrated something bigger for me. Running into Terry was no coincidence. Everything was divinely synchronized for me to be there at that place and that time.
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My Angels use the numbers 11 or 111 or even 1111 to let me know they are around. Now if you look at the date October 29, 2009, the 2 and the 9 in 29 add up to 11 and so this day was 11 11. Furthermore the boat I was on departed at 5:15pm and if you add up these numbers they add up to 11. Also my room number at my hotel that weekend added up to 11, my flight from Chicago arrived in Toronto at 5:15pm which adds up to 11 and even when I went to workout at the gym in my hotel I was given a key by the attendant for locker number 11. With all these signs it was quite clear to me that the Angels were with me all along the way.

My dear friends sometimes when we don't get what we want its because the universe has better plans for us. If we allow ourselves to be in the 'flow' with trust instead of feeling our disappointments we will always be guided to our higher purpose.

Everyday is a Miracle

Angel Healing Miracles and Love to ALL

My Journey with RyanDan October 7,2009.

2009-10-14T17:06:00.000-07:00

Well here I am with so much to offer
Nothing to do but be here today
Giving myself it's the best I can do if I'm needed
Use my strength in anyway

Chorus:
If we all work together
We would be stronger
If we all open our eyes
We could see further
If we all stand tall enough no one can beat us
If we all hold our hands up high we can carry the world

And all I ask is that we be honest
Do what we can if we're gonna stay
I want to make you a promise
Love and understanding
Is the game I want to play

These are the lyrics to the song "High" by RyanDan. This was the first song they sang and it clearly set the tone for what was to come the rest of the evening. The vibrations of their songs, their music, their intentions and their ever present honesty and authenticity created an energy in the room that every person felt. It's no wonder that intensity was so purely high as being twin brothers they were able to create twice the power.

To listen to RyanDan sing is to experience a journey. It was one I could only feel for days and then was finally able to put into words after the show. I chose to express what I felt so that others could experience it as well. Even if you weren't there I'm hoping that this review will allow you to journey with me much the same way.

I was blessed with the opportunity to meet Ryan and Dan prior to the show. Speaking with them personally only confirmed what always drew me to their music. That these two elevated souls have been given a special gift to use their voices to transcend incredible heart energy to all their listeners. I experience this vibration every time I listen to their CD self titled "RyanDan." What's interesting is that I originally bought their CD after reading an article about them in the Thornhill Post newspaper. My gut told me that Saturday morning I needed to get that CD. Without having listened to any of the tracks prior to reading the article I headed to the music store and purchased it that same day. I popped it into my CD player and immediately felt it's powerful vibration. I remember hoping that some day I'd be able to hear them live and that I'd also have the opportunity to meet them. And this night both of my wishes came true.

Now sitting in the audience the incredible journey began as I started to connect and be open to the energy that they were sending. This is the part that was so powerful. I noticed my body start to relax and become gentle. I felt my facial muscles let go of tension and I began to smile. My breathing was deep yet light. And then my awareness was ever so drawn toward my heart where it stayed for the duration of the concert. I realized that my heart was opening wide. And I felt my heart continuously expanding as they sang every lyric. Sitting next to me was Canadian Olympian Alexandria Orlando and my friend. I felt as though a connection was growing from my heart to hers but this connection continued to grow beyond the two of us. As I looked around I could see the looks on the faces of the others and I could see that they were consciously or unconsciously having the same experience. I looked up to the people sitting on the balcony and I knew they too were feeling the same way. I realized that what was happening was that the hearts of everyone in the room were not only expanding like mine but were connecting with all those in the room. A vibrational growth had taken place and in that moment created the feeling of expansion as well as oneness with everyone in the room. Suddenly their lyrics had taken on life. The words were now a reality. And as they sang coming from a place of positive intentions their authenticity not only grew with us but we became a part of an experience, one that we were having individually as well as with everyone in the room.

When they sang "Tears of an Angel," a song written about their three year old niece who had a brain tumor, their journey was our journey and we became part of their experience feeling everything they were feeling.

Now sitting here and reflecting on how we felt during the show it would be best described as a freeing of our spirit and feeling connected with our true self. There was a balance of energy flowing to and from our hearts. It was knowing what it is to feel joy and special because I was able to share it together with all these people. Whether you knew each other or not it didn't matter. Our oneness was expressed and experienced through their music.

When our spirit is free and open we have the power to attract all the things we desire. It keeps us in a flow that allows us to move through each day with grace and ease. It keeps our hearts light and open so that we are able to give and receive from our hearts. It breaks down all barriers so that we can see and feel our similarities and look past our differences. It connects our souls together so we can do great things for ourselves and for others. And most importantly "High" vibrations have the powerful effect of healing.

All these things are possible and I'm so great full to RyanDan as through their gifts and with music we were able to experience the magnificence of our spirits come alive and the unlimited potential we have when we are connected with ourselves and with others.

Thank You RyanDan

Every Day is a miracle.

Angel Miracles and Love to ALL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpibMaa2WvU

Miracles in Melbourne: A Promise from Life Time's Ago Completed

2009-08-03T17:05:00.000-07:00

Miracles in Melbourne: A Promise from Life Time’s Ago Completed

July 23, 2009 Melbourne Australia The night of the solar Eclipse

Dear friends I recently returned from Melbourne where I taught a series of fitness related workshops and master classes. Although that was the original intention for traveling to Australia I had deep feelings that this trip would serve a much greater purpose. The magnitude of which is so great that when I look back I realize there was just no way of predicting what was to come. I caught up with my friend Andrew one night for Chinese food at a popular restaurant recommended by his friend Hayden who joined us as well. It was my first time meeting Hayden. He was a man who’s frame and size could appear intimidating to most with a structure having won body building contests but pleasantly he surprised me with his mild and welcoming nature. We got along instantly. Within a few minutes of talking to him Hayden mentioned that he didn’t like the energy in his apartment. He woke up every morning with negative thoughts and feeling drained. He couldn’t wait to get away from his apartment and when he did he felt much better. The building was brand new and he’d only been living there less then a year. Trusting my instinct and despite not having said much to Hayden about my gifts I told him that there were definitely three spirits that I could think of that were present in his place. He looked at me with open mindedness yet with this look of bewilderment. Hayden didn’t have a lot of knowledge with the afterlife but he nonetheless didn’t resist what I was presenting. I felt a strong sense of urgency to go over to his place after dinner to investigate. I suggested I have a look around but that I felt we needed to do it that night. Without any hesitation Hayden completely supported the idea.

As we approached the area called “the Docklands” I realized that I had taught a workshop around the corner from his apartment. I remember feeling uneasy after my session but chalked it up to jet lag. I felt a lot of fatigue but there was an uneasy feeling that I can’t describe. The Docklands is a brand new suburb that’s only 2 years old built complete with many new apartments, offices, shops, and amenities all along a water front harbor. There was even an amusement park with a Ferris wheel replicated after the one in London England however, it had never worked. There was structural damage that prevented it from operating and it was in need of major repair. Then as we walked toward the entrance of the building I felt resistance as though there were forces or someone trying to keep us out of the building. Once we got to his apartment I tuned in and to my surprise I discovered that there were in fact 44 spirits in the building. At first I thought we were over a burial site but what I saw were images of a battle and in that battle there was a group of aboriginals who were defending their land. I immediately realized that these 44 spirits had died in that battle. Still defending their land they were trying to get the tenets of the new building to leave. I tuned in to ask the Angels for what I was to do. At first with the help of Arch Angel Michael I was able to clear all the negative fear based energy that was still present on the land. Then I was guided to ask Arch Angel Azriel to help the earth bound souls cross over and that if there were any souls resisting to go into the light to put them in a waiting room where other Angels could come and educate and support these souls toward the light. I was then guided to raise the vibration of the land, building and all the people with heart resonance energy HRT.

At first I was a bit taken back by what had just happened. But then I also knew that my work wasn’t complete. What I also knew was that I was going to be returning back in two days to the very same area to teach another workshop at the YMCA on Core Training. I looked at Hayden and Andrew and I said to them “I feel like I have more work to do here.”

The next day I went on the internet and researched the Docklands. What I learned was that in the 1700’s there were many battles that took place over the land. I immediately had flash backs of being in one of the battles and that I had died in one of them.

My guides informed me that I had to return as there was more for me to do. The next day my friend Marietta drove me over. I was guided to divide Docklands into three sections and to repeat what I did in Hayden’s apartment. In the first section I crossed over 300 souls. In the second there were 450 and in the third there were 600. The third section took me to where the Ferris wheel was. As before, I cleared all the fear energy that remained from the battle and raised the vibration of the land to that of God’s unconditional Love with the help of Angels. Once all the clearings were complete I had a past life memory in which I had made a promise to one day return and help all my people that died in that battle. I had one of the most wondrous moments I have ever had in this life time. Right in front of me I had completed and kept a promise that I had made since the 1700’s. The words I write on this page can in no way ever come close to how I felt in that moment.

To All my Light Workers I wanted to share this experience with you. We are all here in this lifetime to fulfill our promises and complete our karma's. We all have a Divine mission and which may not always be clear to us. I originally thought I was going to Australia to teach courses. I knew my intuition told me that there was a bigger reason for my travel. I didn’t need to know all the details in the moment I planned my trip. I just needed to follow my guidance.

I wish for you ALL Light where there may be doubts and the need to just TRUST. In any journey we don’t need to know the destination. We just have to take each step with faith and the knowing that we are all being lead in the perfect way to the perfect place.

Angel Miracles and LOVE to you ALL.

Look at the Moon

2009-05-09T14:14:00.000-07:00

A full moon usually means sleepless nights for me. I can always tell there's one coming up. Like clockwork, two days before every full moon I'm charged with restless energy and unable to sleep. There's a magnitude of energy and mystery when it comes to the moon. It gives me this power and yet I have no idea what it's for. I suspect the lunar cycle and all it's properties will have a multitude of meaning in my life. Part of my lunar journey has shown me how our thoughts, like energy, are able to be sent and received. This was one of life's greatest lessons and miracles and it took a trip to Arkansas, USA to learn all about it.

I was on business in Fayetteville, Arkansas a few years back teaching workshops. After completing my first day of work I found myself alone in my hotel room and hungry. Not wanting to eat alone I did something I've never done before. I found someone online and invited him to join me. I figured the city was new to discover for me so I'd find someone who lived there who could show me around. Clay was the first person I met on a local chat line and within minutes of meeting him our comfort level grew.We weren't strangers after all, we chatted for five minutes before our meeting! Truthfully, we both have strong intuitive skills about people and I could see why there were no issues about us getting together. What was interesting was that Clay had never chatted with someone online either. This was new to both of us. I never felt there were any risks with meeting him. In contrary I felt comfort and looked forward to the adventure ahead of me.

Clay was in the rodeo at 16 and a special man in many ways. He was homeless and hungry on the streets, a victim of child abuse and left to fend for himself for much of his childhood. He ended up in foster homes were he was abused even more and then finally adopted by a well to do family. They had 3 girls and the father wanted a son. Only his adopted mother hated him and treated him as such. She felt like she failed by not giving her husband a son so she resented Clay. In his latter teens he started suffering from post traumatic stress from his childhood and his parents feared that his history was surfacing so they sent him to an orphanage to be left alone. He then made his way to the army and eventually married a girl who was pregnant with another man's baby. But he loved her and wanted to give the child a home. He provided her with a car and a house. She had a miscarriage but they latter had a son of their own. His name is Beau. Today Clay is a well known hair stylist and works on Rodeo drive in Los Angeles. He has clients that have him flown in from Arkansas that include celebrities. Back in Arkansas, Clay also works and volunteers with disabled children. He teaches sign language to deaf children. He's committed himself to helping children hoping never to see them abused or go hungry. He described what life was like being a dirty and hungry kid. It made my heart ache.

The only way to describe our time together was inspirational.He showed me how blissful a rainfall could be and would describe how it made him feel as it fell on his body. He would look at the simplest forms of nature, the sun, the clouds, the rainbows and describe the beauty in a such a way that I felt like I had let a life time of rainfalls slip me by. I feel like I've missed so much. I thanked him for making me feel and experience the beauty around me and for introducing me to it's existence. It was like learning to use my senses at a greater capacity. Clay pointed to a rainbow with excitement. Like a child seeing it for the first time, his eyes lit up. He would point to creeks and ponds and describe what type of animals lived there. He pointed to a lake and said watching the dew rise off the lake in the morning was a beautiful scene. I realized that while Clay was homeless these were the things that kept him going. He found life and beauty around him. It was his way of surviving and bringing meaning to his life. It wasn't about his home or car as he had no material possessions. And he's never forgotten any of it. He pointed out old barns with admiration. Things that were old held a lot of sentimental value for him. Even if he wasn't a part of it's history he would appreciate it as though it was a part of him. Looking at something old was like reading a story. It had a beginning and was full of life's experiences.

We had only a few short hours together and yet in that little time I brought home so much with me. I had to work the next morning and from there I was off to catch a plane back home. We said our goodbyes over the phone and from then onwards I couldn't stop thinking and processing all that I learned in that short period of priceless time.

A few days latter with more open and awareness I saw a beautiful full moon. I had discovered what it was like to have those child like eyes Clay had. For the first time I really noticed the moon's radiance. I had new eyes for sure. I decided to write Clay a text saying "Look at the Moon." I was about to hit send but realized that due to the time difference it was still day light in Arkansas and like everything Clay had shown me I wanted to share the same moon with him. So I saved the message in my drafts folder thinking I'd send it latter. A few hours had passed and I was having dinner with a friend. We were busy catching up as it had been some time that we had seen each other and not wanting to be rude I didn't want to pick up my phone to send Clay my text. During dinner my message indicator went off. To my surprise there was a message from Clay. There was a sense of urgency of wanting to read his message so I excused myself and read what he sent me. My eyes nearly popped out of my head and I stood up in utter amazement. Speechless and stunned I read it over and over again. There on my cell phone was a message from Clay and it read "Look at the Moon."

I realized that we don't have to know people for a life time to know who they are. I realized that time is no measure of a connection between people. I realized that our thoughts are always received by the people we are sending them to. I realized that if we only take the time to listen we can be fully aware of who is thinking about us and what it is they want us to know. I realized that when we are in spirit we are able to give and receive in so many ways, both to ourselves and to others. I realized that the moon is full of potential and mysterious energy.

I realized that every day is a miracle.

Angel Blessings to All.

Saying Good Bye to Pedro

2009-03-03T17:29:00.000-08:00

Recently I had to say good bye to a friend named Pedro. Pedro's life in this world came to an end and sadly to many his loss is being felt. Pedro was quite young and so losing him felt like being robbed of many years that could have been shared with him. I thought of the word loss and what it used to mean to me. Feeling like you've lost someone can come with feelings of sadness and grief. Knowing that you'll never see or be with someone can be quite devastating. However, recently I experienced a miracle that made me re-think if we ever lose anything or anyone.

Last March I was with a group of friends playing board games. We were sitting around a coffee table and at some point a crystal that I had been carrying in my pocket must have fallen out. When I got home I realized it was gone. This particular crystal was a smokey quartz crystal and I carried it with me whenever I traveled for work or vacation. I'm not sure why I had it with me on this particular night but I felt I needed it and following my intuition I placed it in my pocket. Smoky quartz is protective and grounding and it aids in the reduction of the effects of stress and can transmute fear, anger and other negative emotions into positive energies. It also has healing properties. Sadly it was gone and no where to be found.

Then last October I was traveling to Finland on business. I finished my packing three days before my trip and had my suitcase in the hallway all ready to go. On the day I was departing I came home from work to collect my bag. I threw in some last minute things for my trip and headed to shower. When it was time to leave for the airport I went to close my suitcase and to my total surprise there lay my smokey quartz crystal on top of my packed clothes as though it was perfectly placed! I stood stunned for some time. It certainly wasn't there up until I went to close my suit case. I could not believe my eyes. How did it get there? I didn't have much time to think as I had to catch a plane. I put the crystal in my pocket and told my parents on the way to the airport what had happened.

What I learned from this miracle is that nothing is ever lost. Everything is always a part of us even if it may not be physically with us. And if there is a purpose it will return. There was a reason for my crystal to leave me which I may never know. But when the timing was right it returned to me.

Like my crystal the people we've lost are also still a part of us and perhaps one day we will be reunited with them. All we need to do is continue to believe that they are and always will be with us. Nothing or no one is ever lost from our lives.

Every day is a miracle.

Angel Blessings to all.

In Memory Of Pedro

An Introspective Review of the Madonna Concert

2009-02-05T17:58:00.000-08:00

Tic Toc Tic Toc is the sounds and much of the theme throughout Sticky and Sweet show and as one would expect from Madonna the messages are far from subliminal. The time is now and she is ever present as she steps onto the stage where she takes, like much of her life total control. The second Madonna appears and for the next two hours the stage is hers and she owns it. But that power was used in a positive way as a full house at the Air Canada Centre willingly goes anywhere she wants us to. And who wouldn’t? The vibration in the room soared from the first song and continued to climb as every participant contributed to an energy I’ve never felt. It was so strong that as I expanded with the crowd my connection to everyone and myself in that moment deepened. That type of energy has tremendous healing power. If there was a way to bottle it and take it home I would’ve. But for that moment in time I’m eternally grateful.

Tic Toc Tic Toc and so Madonna took us inside a candy shop and every emotion that a child feels in that space was experienced by everyone regardless of your age. It’s excitement, joy, thrill and the anticipation of which candy you longed to try. In this case we got to try it all. Every child’s dream come true. You couldn’t help but allow your inner child to come out and what’s worse you didn’t realize just how bad you needed it to. And so there we were embellishing the moment as Madonna, the mother nurtured us with all the candy we could ever desire. She brought our energies to the complete present and kept us in a place of bliss. No Self help book ever got me there like she did.

Tic Toc Tic Toc…What’s consistent about Madonna is that she continues to share through her music where she is in her life. She may take you back to an old favourite track but she’ll sing it to show the way her musicality and life has grown. My favourite example of this was when she sang Vogue. It was re-mixed to the back beat of 4 minutes and the dancing was a modern hip hop style choreography which proved you can show the world where you came from but more importantly where you are now. She’s still a lady with an attitude but perhaps a more mature one. It was brilliant to watch. It made me reflect where I was when Vogue was released. The type of person I was then and how I’ve grown to be the person that I am now. The past is wonderful place to visit but not to get stuck in.

Tic Toc Tic Toc No Madonna concert would be complete without reference to religion. There she stood in the centre of the Air Canada Centre and stage was rising into the ceiling and around her are written scriptures saying “From the light you came to the light you shall return.” And a Madonna with open arms looking into the ceiling welcomes this faith with trust and open heart. As she rose higher flames start to burn all around her as though cremating her. There’s a lot of symbolism here. I could go for hours on this part however one thing is quite clear, Madonna is in a place where she’s perhaps thinking of her own death and realizes the shortness of life. I see this as a reflection of a material girl grown up beyond the material world. I stood there watching her high above the crowd and couldn’t help but wonder what she was feeling in that moment? I thought to myself I wonder what it would be like to be there just for a minute. I wondered how it would feel.

Tic Toc Tic Toc “Be Good to Everyone” are the messages on the video screen. There are images of children hungry and dying. There are images of war and destruction. There are images of poverty and suffering. There are images of a planet that’s dying. And Madonna turns to us and says “and so what are you doing about it?” Tic Toc Tic Toc time is running out. Tic Toc Tic Toc the world is in a crises and Madonna says “the Time is Now.” And so there was probably the most important message of the night. Madonna made it clear that we were all responsible for change. She also made it clear that Obama was her choice in leading us there and with reference to the way in which Ghandi did. We are in place where the world needs a philanthropic leader.

Tic Toc Tic Toc The Time is NOW. So what are you going to do about it?

By: Farhan Dhalla

My Soul Lesson

2009-01-18T17:49:00.000-08:00

Recently I had a reading with Sonia Choquette, a vibrational healer and psychic. Sonia is one of my greatest spiritual teachers and I've learned so much from her and her books. She told me that in many of my past lives, the love that I received came from a place of projection. People loved me for the role that I played in their lives but that love was not real. I had positioned myself as an entertainer or in various ways to feel special in the eyes of my beholders. This was how I got people to love me. And so people thought they loved me but no one really knew me. None of that love was real.The main reason for this was that I just didn't let people in. She said that in this life one of my soul lessons was to learn what real love was. In this life I've positioned myself much the same way. My lesson is to learn what real intimacy is, but in order for me to do that I have to let people get to know "me."

It started to become clear to me as the universe always supported this lesson by providing me with all the signs. And recently it was quite evident. I've become real good friends with a couple named Tony and Cathy. Although we haven't known each other for too long, we have been able to make, what I call, a soul connection rather quickly. It's like we've known each other for years. In fact I'd say many life times. The familiarity of our relationship was quite strong and meeting them was more like a reunion then an introduction. I must add that this is not unusual for me.

Tony really wanted me to hear this song as he was sure I'd like it. It's called "Need to Feel Loved" by Reflkt. Tony was quite persistent that I hear the song and so I did not knowing that it was about to have an incredible impact on me. When the song played I was captured by the sound and drawn to the lyrics. Something struck me but at the time I didn't say much to Tony as I needed to digest what was going on inside of me. It was as if something took over me and the feeling was of magnetism. But as to what or why I was unclear.

A few days latter I couldn't stop thinking about the song so I looked up the lyrics. It turns out that the song was about a relationship where love came from place of projection. Suddenly I began to see why I was drawn to it. There was obviously a deep message in the lyrics for me. Much like my previous lives, as described by Sonia, the woman in the song is positioning herself to feel love from her lover. But not the deep real love that she really wants.

As I sat and read the lyrics multiple times I had visions of my previous lives. In my meditations I saw that Tony and I had shared five previous lives as lovers and the lyrics of the song described our past life relationships. In some of those lives I was the man and in others I was the woman. Regardless, the soul lesson then was still the same as it is now. I realized that in this lifetime Tony had returned to me as a friend/messenger and reminded me of my soul lesson through this song.

I believe that lessons we don't learn are brought to us in the best possible circumstances for us to learn them. The universe is so reliable. It makes it easy for us. We just have to pay attention. Only when we listen and feel we begin to make the connection. It deepens our awareness of why we're here and what we have to learn.

When we're drawn to certain people, places, songs etc. we are opening ourselves to learn the meaning and the purpose they serve in our lives.

I'm really great full to all my teachers and my messengers.

Every day is a miracle.

Angel Hugs and Blessings

Need to Feel Loved

Come catch me babe,
I’m falling

Come and catch a fire baby,
Don't let me fade away,
Don't let me fade away

Come and catch a feeling, it's electrifying me
Free falling baby, awake before I’m down
Awake before I’m down

Come and touch me baby, I need to feel loved
Come hold me babe, I need to feel loved
I need to feel loved

Come catch a fire, don’t let me fade away
Come catch a fire baby, don’t let me fade away
Come catch a feeling, it’s electrifying me
Eyes wide open, I'm dreaming

Breathe for me baby, awake before I'm down
Come hold me baby, I need to feel loved
I’m in love…in love...in love... (2x)

I'm in love...

I'm in love... in love... in love (2x)

January 4th 2009 My Birthday A New Beginning

2009-01-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

January 4, 2009 marks my 38th birthday as well as the birth of a whole new me. It gives me great pleasure to publish my first new blog! This is an opportunity to finally express all that I am as every aspect of my life mind, body and spirit are now coming together and I feel like I've just began.

Up until now most people have known me as Farhan the physiotherapist, International presenter and writer. A select few who I felt safe enough to share with knew of a deeper soul who was sharing, learning and studying everything to do with spirit. For the one's who never saw this side of me it was because I feared your judgments. I feared your skepticism. I feared your rejection. I feared the unknown. To all those fears I now send light and love. Since last year I've deepened my relationship with my soul and much of who I really am started to surface. Most of my life I've felt a disconnection with people or a sense that I was different and none of it made any sense to me. But once I embraced who I was all thoughts of separation began to fade. I just didn't know who I was so how could I identify with others?

Today I embrace my purpose and that is to help people feel special. My job on this planet is make people feel good about themselves and to help them see their own worthiness. In order for me to do this I had to let my natural given gifts shine through. I opened the gateway of communication to my Angels and Spirit Guides and this has provided me with a portal of guidance beyond my wildest dreams. Today I fully step into my role and I'm letting the world know who I really am.
I've fully embraced my Angelic nature and as an Earth Angel I will shine my wings feeling whole, complete and with a greater sense of purpose.

What does this all mean? I've beautifully merged in the most natural way my physiotherapy, presenting and writing career with my spiritual development into the job title of "SPIRITUAL PERSONAL TRAINER"

It is my commitment to myself and my purpose that I fully step into and embrace my path with the intention of being of service. I now feel I have better power in being of the best help I can be to anyone who requires my services.

I will shortly be launching a new website that will in more detail outline my new path. I'm very excited about this. The whole process has been a miracle and the development of the site has much universal assistance through the support of my Guides and Angels.

My future plans are to continue as an International Presenter only now my topics will expand to reflect every aspect of my growth. I feel the fitness industry is only scratching the surface of spirit. Traditionally mind and body have been covered quite well. Please refer to my new site with a list of all my new and exciting topics. I have so much to teach about spirit and without which we could never really live a life of harmony and balance.

I also plan on writing more including this blog. I am setting the intention to use my writing to inspire, motivate and heal. I invite you to journey with me by subscribing to my blog. This is an opportunity for us to share our knowledge and so I offer your feedback at all times. I am always both teacher and student.

I am also committing to support charities that help our most vulnerable. It is my hope to have every child in the world feel safe, have food, clothing, health and education. I am personally asking you to make the same commitment. I need your help. Here's where we all can make a difference. I encourage to find a way to help the children.

I will continue to keep you posted as to the further developments of my future. As I said I've only just began and there is so much more still to come. It feels a relief to be able to share all this with you. I feel like I've allowed you all to know me. The veils are now lifted. I look forward to what lies ahead. In the path that got me here is in the same path in which lies my faith and trust. I surrender to my journey and allow guidance to steer me.

I thank my Angels and Spirit Guides for their unconditional love and support. I am thankful for all the known and the unknown. Every day is a miracle

Angel Hugs and Blessings

Farhan