Malayna Dawn
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Malayna Dawn Quick Facts
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- World Culture, Pop Culture, Symbolism, Creative Living
- Career Focus
- Writer, Provider of Information and Inspiration
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- SpiralWhirledTravels.com
As a writer, Malayna’s focus has been on providing new perspectives to enhance the jou ey of life.
Whether inspirational pieces for DailyOm.com or Unity Community.org or promoting sustainable lifestyles for Garments Without Guilt, or writing her own spiritual adventure fiction novel, she fuses Eastern and Western thought into positive approaches to modern daily life.
As a Joseph Campbell Associate, she shares the vision of a common underlying story shared by all cultures—The Hero’s Jou ey.
It’s there in today’s movies, TV and music, as well as in ancient myths and folklore, fairy tales and parables. But more than that, they’re all metaphors for our own path through life.
Go to MalaynaDawn.com for more information on her spiritual adventure novel, Echoes Across Time, her published articles, her blogs and her travel websites, and then see YOUR jou ey in a new light!
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* Comedy & Spirituality or Lighten Up for Enlightenment! {SelfGrowth.com Category: Enlightenment}
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Comedy_Spirituality_or_Lighten_Up_for_Enlightenment.html
* Your Personal Symbols {SelfGrowth.com Category: Imagination}
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Your_Personal_Symbols.html
* The Truth in Fairy Tales {SelfGrowth.com Category: Imagination}
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/The_Truth_in_Fairy_Tales.html
* Using The Law of Attraction to Replenish the Environment {SelfGrowth.com Category: Law of Attraction}
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Using_The_Law_Of_Attraction_To_Replenish_The_Environment.html
* The Himalayas for Aquarians {SelfGrowth.com Category: Travel}
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/The_Himalayas_for_Aquarians.html
* A Day for New Beginnings {SelfGrowth.com Category: Religion}
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/A_Day_for_New_Beginnings.html
* Reviewing "A Complaint Free World" {SelfGrowth.com Category: Book Reviews}
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/A_Complaint_Free_World.html
Contemplating “Twilight” - Story, Symbolism, and Mythology
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/contemplating_twilight_story_symbolism_and_mythology
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Wandering through Wonderland
Just in time for its DVD release on June 1st, here are some of my thoughts, plus some gathered tidbits to serve as a little guide to help you as you wander through Wonderland. Symbolism and Themes from the Story
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Thoughts on the Themes in AVATAR
I was fortunate enough to see the film AVATAR with an insightful chick from India, who explained to me at intermission (we have those in Sri Lankan movie theaters) that the word “avatar” still has spiritual meaning to people in India, and therefore when they’re referring to the movie, they might differentiate it by pronouncing it with an American accent!
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Breathing Inspiration - Messages from Music, TV and Movies
I recently downloaded a bunch of music, and then I noticed a pattern. There seem to be a lot of songs about breathing.
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Contemplating “Twilight” - Story, Symbolism, and Mythology
I had put off reading Twilight initially. Maybe it was out of loyalty to Anne Rice’s vampires. Maybe because it looked like a teenage vampire story and I thought I couldn’t relate to the kids today. Honestly, it was largely because I’m in the midst of writing my next book—still a spiritual adventure set in Sri Lanka, but a gothic and supe atural one--and I didn’t want to be influenced too much. But then I gave in. My mind needed data. I’m so glad that I did! For one thing, it made me feel young!
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Reiki - The Ancient Healing Art
Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing technique that uses the application and direction of life force energy to promote healing and general well-being. The word itself is a combination of two Japanese words: Rei meaning “Universe or Higher Power” and Ki, which means “life force energy”. Joined together they mean “universal life force energy”. My Reiki appointment was a chance to have a gentle, caring person guide me through my energetic anatomy to understand the ways in which various energies had manifestated physically.
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Pranic Healing - Ancient Energy Work
Pranic Healing is an energy healing modality that is based on ancient Indian teachings. “Prana” is the Sanskrit word used to describe the life-force energy that flows through our chakras to make up our energetic body, and our surrounding aura. This healing technique has gone through a revival in recent decades thanks to Master Choa Kuk Suiwho spent 20 years researching, testing, practicing and organizing the ancient texts.
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Your Personal Symbols
A symbol represents many concepts at once, so each one is loaded with associations, many of which we may not understand. What symbols do you surround yourself with? Do you have 8-Balls or dragonflies, a Celtic knot or Chinese characters decorating your space or your person? These are your personal symbols that reflect something about your inner world. If you aren’t sure why you find yourself identifying with your symbols, you can research their meaning for clues.
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Using The Law Of Attraction To Replenish The Environment
I was watching The Secret (again) a few weeks ago and a thought came to me that we can use the Law of Attraction for the good of the environment. Law of Attraction teacher Lisa Nichols, who is featured in The Secret, says "In our society, we've become content with fighting against cancer, fighting against poverty, fighting against drugs, fighting against terrorism, fighting against violence.
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The Act of Creation - 2nd Chakra Stuff
Let’s face it, not everyone is going to be able to become a mother and experience the act of creation. Not only are some of us men, there are plenty of women who don’t create in that way. But that doesn’t mean that these many worthy souls are left out of the process of creation. Much like a child is created from a woman’s physical resources, our creative acts can be like our children, which is why many artists say they can’t choose a favorite from among their works.
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A Day For New Beginnings
According to my calendar, September 13th is the first day of both Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan. I find it fascinating for some reason when holidays from two different religions fall at the same time, as if there were some great coordinator in the sky spacing them out evenly across the calendar. But really, I shouldn’t be surprised that Judaism’s New Year, Rosh Hashanah, falls on the same day as Islam’s first day of Ramadan, their month of fasting, since both religions sprout from the same seed.
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The Himalayas For Aquarians
Travel by Signpost: Aquarius (January 21-February 19) “Planning something unique and out of the ordinary is right up your alley," says Daily Mantra astrologer Maria. “Lots of research on the inte et followed by constant checking of email on your traveling companion, your PDA is your ideal way of being on vacation. No matter where you go or what you do your intellect must be stimulated.” The Daily Mantra recommends the out-of-the-ordinary destination of Leh, a small town in the Indian state of Ladakh, for Aquarians.
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Reviewing A Complaint Free World
Part I – The Concept In the new book A Complaint Free World, church minister Will Bowen challenges us to go 21 days without complaining, criticizing or gossiping. It began as an idea for his Sunday sermon at the Unity Church in Kansas City, Missouri and caught on quickly. From the local newspaper to Oprah, this simple idea is catching people's attention. While "What the Bleep" and "The Secret" have shown us that our thoughts have the power to create our lives, this book gives us the tools to begin monitoring and changing our thoughts with a simple concept.
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