A Note from the Author:
The Adventure Seekers Saga expresses many uplifting concepts in an enlightening and entertaining story. The content of the messages are based on my experience as a Reiki Master, Tarot reader, Rune stone thrower, Essential Oils practitioner and fresh juice enthusiast.
Many aspects of the setting and storyline are founded on my life in the glorious Black Hills of South Dakota and decades of equestrian training. Through the years, I have come to appreciate the alchemy that can only come from working with horses.
My real-world experience includes owning small businesses and holding an engineering degree and an MBA. Of all my endeavors, some of the greatest joys have come from creating this saga.
If you would like a Tarot/Rune reading, either by phone or in person, call me at (605) 561-1111 or email me at jnj@rushmore.com My fee is $77.77 for a one hour session.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joan possesses a deep reverence for the Black Hills of South Dakota, her lifelong home. Raised on a horse ranch, she has a respect and love for these magnificent creatures.
An accomplished horsewoman, she came to understand the intricacies of training horses and learned early on that your horse is your teacher. As a result, she and her equine partners won accolades both locally and nationally.
A graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Geological Engineering, as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota, she worked for a time as an environmental engineer before going into business with her beloved husband.
Mrs. Pillen is a master of Tarot cards, Runes stones and Reiki energy healing. She is knowledgeable in the use and application of essential oils and is well versed in their healing properties.
The Adventure Seekers Saga is an attempt to incorporate New Age concepts and ancient wisdom in the form of a fun and entertaining story. So, take a deep breath, open your mind, hang on and pay attention. Yee Haw! Hold on tight! The novels are a wild ride!
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Additional information about some of the concepts described in the Adventure Seekers Saga
Essential Oils
Essential Oils are botanical extracts of various plant materials from herbs, trees and various other plants. There are over 100 essential oils in existence, from Tangerine to Grapefruit to Eucalyptus. The healing and spiritual uses of essential oils have a long history. Twelve are referenced numerous times in The Holy Bible:
1. MYRRH (Commiphora myrrha) Genesis 37:25, 43:11; Exodus 30:23; Esther 2:12; Psalms 45:8; Song of Solomon 1:13, Song of Solomon 3:6; Song of Solomon 4:6 ,14; Song of Solomon 5:1, 5, 13; Matthew 2:11; Mark 15:23; John 19:39; Revelation 18:13
2. FRANKINCENSE (Olibanum -- Boswellia carteri) Exodus 30:34; Leviticus 2:1, 2, 15, 16, Leviticus 5:11, Leviticus 6:15, Leviticus 24:7; Numbers 5:15; 1 Chronicles 9:29; Nehemiah 13:5, 9; Song of Solomon 3:6, Song of Solomon 4:6, 14; Matthew 2:11; Revelation 18:13
3. CASSIA (Cinnamomum cassia) Exodus 30:24; Psalms 45:8; Ezekiel 27:19
4. CEDARWOOD (Cedrus atlantica) Leviticus 14:4, 6, 49, 51, 52; Numbers 19:6; Judges 9:15; 2 Samuel 5:11; 2 Samuel 7:2, 7; 1 Kings 4:33; 1 Kings 5:6, 8, 10; 1 Kings 6:9, 10, 15, 16,18, 20, 36; 1 Kings 7:2, 3, 7, 11, 12; 1 Kings 9:11; 1 Kings 10:27; 2 Kings 14:9; 2 Kings 19:23; 1 Chronicles 14:1; 1 Chronicles 17:1, 6; 1 Chronicles 22:4; 2 Chronicles 1:15; 2 Chronicles 2:3, 8; 2 Chronicles 9:27; 2 Chronicles 25:18; Ezra 3:7; Job 40:17; Psalm 29:5; Psalm 80:10; Psalm 92:12; Psalm 104:16; Psalm 148:9; Song of Solomon 1:17; Song of Solomon 5:15; Song of Solomon 8:9; Isaiah 2:13; Isaiah 9:10; Isaiah 14:8; Isaiah 37:24; Isaiah 41:19; Isaiah 44:14; Jeremiah 22:7, 14, 15, 23; Ezekiel 17:3, 22, 23; Ezekiel 27:5; Ezekiel 31:3, 8; Zephaniah 2:14; Zechariah 11:1, 2
5. GALBANUM (Ferula gummosa) Exodus 30:43
6. HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) Exodus 12:22; Leviticus 14:4, 6, 49, 51, 52; Numbers 19:6, 18; 1 Kings 4:33; Psalms 51:7; John 19:29; Hebrews 9:19
7. MYRTLE (Myrtus communis) Nehemiah 8:15; Isaiah 41:19, 55:13; Zechariah 1:7, 8, 10, 11
8. SPIKENARD (Nardostachys jatamansi) Song of Solomon 1:12, 4:13, 14; Mark 14:3; John 12:3
9. CYPRESS (Cupressus sempervirens) Genesis 6:14; Isaiah 41:19; Isaiah 44:14; Isaiah 60:13; Ezekiel 27:6
10. ALOES/SANDALWOOD (Santalum album)Numbers 24:6; Psalm 45:8; Proverbs 7:17; Song of Solomon 4:14; John 19:39
11. ONYCHA (Styrax benzoin) Exodus 30:34
12. ROSE OF SHARON/CISTUS (Labdanum -- Cistus ladanifer) Song of Solomon 2:1
Essential oils are 50 times more potent than their original plant source and are the most effective delivery agent for feeding cells with nutrition and oxygen.
How do they work? Essential oils enter the body and quickly start working via three paths:
- absorption through the surface of the skin
- inhalation through the olfactory system
- consumption internally
Among many benefits, essential oils have the ability to kill bacteria and virus, regulate blood pressure, alter moods, improve breathing and clean receptor sites, allowing for better cellular communication.
When we breathe in essential oils, our body chemistry changes because our sense of smell affects the limbic system of our brain. Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance are immediately affected by aromatherapy. Essential oils have profound affect on our physiological and psychological states as anxiety, depression, fear, anger, and joy all emanate from the limbic region of the brain.
Juicing
Drinking fresh raw juice, especially vegetable juice that includes plenty of dark leafy greens, greatly improves our body’s internal environment. Antioxidants found in juice cleanses the body of stored wastes and toxins, which interfere with the proper functioning of cells and organs.
Fresh juices foods literally create a garden-in-a-glass. The vast abundance of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytonutrients and antioxidants increases the mirco-electric potential of the cells. The resulting rush of oxygen energizes muscles and the brain.
Juices support a vibrant internal environment, which is key to optimum health. Cell and organ function are maximized. Abundance enzymes support a healthy bio-terrain. Most importantly, juices shift the body into a healthy alkaline state.
Pasteurizing juice, which occurs in ALL commercial products, destroys those beneficial rays. Naturally grown, sun-ripened, fresh vegetables and fruit are rich in light energy. Therefore, more biophotons equals higher quality of food as stored energy from the sun is delivered to cells. This helps one feel more energized and vivacious.
Cooking and processing food destroys these micronutrients by altering their shape and chemical composition. By juicing fresh produce, the integrity of micronutrients and bio-photons are maintained, and can be delivered quickly to cells.
Three other reasons consider juicing for optimal health are:
1. Juicing aids in the absorption all the nutrients from the vegetables.
2. Juicing allows the consumption of optimal quantities in an efficient manner. Some find eating many vegetables to be a difficult task. Juicing is a quick and easy way to consume large amounts of whole foods.
3. Juicing helps allow a wider variety of vegetables into a diet. Eating the same salads and vegetables daily violates the principle of food rotation and increases the chance of developing an allergy. However, with juicing, a wide variety of vegetables can easily be consumed.
Juicers describe improvement in many skin conditions such as eczema, skin eruptions, dryness, oiliness and susceptibility to sunburns. Hair grows thicker, stronger and more lustrous. Nail strength improved. Body odor decreased sharply while eyesight and sense of smell improved. Moreover, more importantly, juicers experience a marked increase in energy and a substantial decrease in allergies. Juicing creates better mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
