WAY OF THE LOTUS: Personal Journey of Self Healing
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Recipe for Medicinal Hot Toddy for colds, stuffy noses and cough....
Good Rising and Excellent Health!
This remedy is perfect for colds, coughs, stuffy noses, & runny noses too! Headache from sinus pressure. Allergy Symptoms relief. It is also great to have on hand before a vocal performance of any kind: singing, voice over work, theatrical, speaking engagement, etc.
One Part FRESHLY SQUEEZED Lemon or Lemon/Lime Juice
One Part Honey, preferably Natural, RAW Honey
Water to Taste
FRESHLY Grated, Diced or Sliced Ginger Root. Enough to cover surface
Let Simmer.... Sip all day.
Please Note: this recipe does NOT call for alcohol.....This is the only medicine my daughters really know about besides herbal teas and homeopathy. Ask them, it really works!!! It's really not more than old fashioned ginger brew! If you are feeling bold, add a dash of cayenne pepper! Special Thanks to Christi Tate who told me about this years ago......
DISCLAIMER: Although I am a healer AND natural health & natural living advocate, I am no means a physician. I am in service to empower natural human beings to take control of their own health, but am in no way responsible for any outcomes that may arise from 'drinking this delightful concoction.
Ankh, Udja Seneb. Life, Vitality and Health.
Love & Light, Tchiya Amet El Maat
Kemetic Teachings of Shetaut Neter Introductory Classes
For those interested in learning about the Kemetic Teachings of Shetaut Ntr as espoused through the writings of Dr. Muata Ashby, contact Priest Anpu Waset at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Intro begins in February 2013.
For more information, visit http://www.egyptianyoga.com and you can also listen to the blogtalk radio programs: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/shetautneter

Hetep!
Temple of Shetaut Neter: Temple of Aset
Udja Greetings! Uben Nefer. Good Rising. NEHAST! Great Awakening!!!

Shetaut Neter
Shetaut Neter is the religion of the Ancient African Egyptians. Shetaut Neter means Hidden Divinity. Shetaut Neter is the ancient philosophy and spiritual culture that gave rise to the Ancient Egyptian civilization. All of the guest speakers are members of the Temple of Shetaut Neter and Sema Institute led by Dr. Muata Ashby, aka Sebai Maa.
I am a member of this Temple. I have been a follower since 2010, when I was initiated as a Shemsu, a Follower of Heru. The following summer, I made my first journey to Kemet (Egypt), but that is another story....
Every Sunday Rising, at 5:30am PST, that is 8:30am EST, I offer my services as a leader of Devotional Chants on our blogtalk radio program. These services are led by Sehu Khepera Ankh and also Asar Djehuty Se Hotep. There are other programs on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Evenings.
SHETAUT NETER BLOGTALK RADIO PROGRAMS
Saturday, January 12, I was one of the guests on the evening program where we were discussing the highlights of the 2012 Winter Solstice Festival, Retreat and Conference.
Reflections From the 2012 Neterian Conference w/ the Shemsu
Reflections From the 2012 Neterian Conference w/ the Shemsu
For more information, please visit Kemetic World
HETEP, Tchiya Amet El Maat
Payback Time: Boycott the Organic and 'Natural' Traitor Brands that Helped Kill Prop 37

They stomped on our right to know. Now it's time to get even.
Prop 37, the California Right to Know GMO labeling initiative, was narrowly defeated last week thanks to a relentless, deceitful $46-million advertising blitz. Among the largest bankrollers of the NO on 37 campaign were huge multinational food and beverage companies whose subsidiaries make billions selling some of your favorite organic and "natural" brands.
Brands like Kashi. Honest Tea. Naked Juice. Muir Glen, Horizon, Silk, and Morningstar Farms.
It's time to boycott the companies and brands whose dirty money confused and scared millions of California voters into voting No on Prop 37. It's time to plaster their facebook pages with this message: We won't support you until you support us. It's time to call their consumer hotlines, complain to the store managers where you buy your organic and natural products. It's time to tarnish their holy organic and natural images, to expose their hypocrisy and greed.
It's time to raise a little hell. If we raise enough hell, maybe their parent companies will come to their senses and stop carrying the water for Monsanto and the biotech industry. Maybe they'll stay neutral in the upcoming labeling battles in Washington state and Vermont.
The OCA is calling on consumers to boycott these organic and "natural" traitor brands:
Tell these companies that if they want your loyalty - and your grocery dollars - they must do two things:
- Speak out publicly in favor of the pending GMO Labeling Ballot Initiative (I-522) in Washington State in 2013, as well as the pending GMO labeling bills coming up in Vermont and other states.
- Contribute as much or more money to the Yes on I-522 Campaign in Washington than their parent corporations spent to defeat Prop 37 in California. in Washington State, talking to legislators in Vermont and Connecticut. A 30-state coalition is formulating a plan to collaborate on GMO-labeling laws and initiatives.
Join the boycott
Read the press release
See which brands helped defeat Prop 37
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK! The FINAL Episode!
YES! I RAN THE RACE ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2012!!!!!
Before the Race

Stretching....
Waiting....
It was AMAZING!! Up and over Mt. Tamalpais, TWICE!!! I read about the course before the event, but it didn't really dawn on me until I was there!
TRAIL MAP

HERE ARE SOME COMMENTS ABUT THE TRAIL THAT I READ BEFORE THE RACE, BUT HAD NO IDEA!!!
"The course is ~98% dirt single-track trail with some rocky, technical sections. The climb up Steep Ravine has a 12' "ladder" you will have to climb... the descent on Dipsea back to Stinson Beach has a good number of steps. I recommend trail shoes for this one!"
" It'll be a hilly one... About 7,000' of pain... I mean gain." NO KIDDING!!!
Elevation Map: I ran the half marathon, "only" 3200' gain....

It was more of a very fast hike then running. Seemed like HUNDREDS of steps. Once I got onto the flat trail however, I felt so much in the zone. Running through the forests like that, I could not help but to imagine what it was like to be a Native back then, when we we were still at war with the US. And if they saw a Black Woman running like that for sure they would have tried to stop me just because it looked suspicious! Yes, these were a few of the thoughts running thru my mind as I was running thru the woods.....
All was fine until mile number 12, when my knee gave out. My knee was in excruciating pain at the top of the mountain; I was so relieved to see it was time to start declining. Boy was I wrong! It hurt even MORE to walk down, ket alone RUN down those steps!!! I was thinking, "I will NEVER do this again!" Then when it was flat again, the folks running 50K were coming back around. They were telling me, "Looking Good", "Great Job!" All kinds of encouragement. After a while, the pain in my knee was no longer the priority! I wanted to FINISH!!!!! By the time I crossed the finish line, I was already planning my strategy for NEXT YEAR!!! LOL!!! Imagine my surprise and exhilaration when I learned that I CAME IN THIRD PLACE IN MY CATEGORY!!! I TIMED IN AT 4:20:46!!! FOUR TWENTY!!! And, I got a medal and a t-shirt!!!
TAKE THAT, IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL COACHES AND OBERLIN COLLEGE COACHES WHO TOLD ME THAT BLACK GIRLS RUN SHORT DISTANCES AND WHITE GIRLS RUN LONG DISTANCES!!!! I RAN 14 MILES, UP AND OVER A MOUNTAIN, TWO TIMES!

Across the Line!

Limping Across the Line

With Pauline

Results for My Category




Lucky Number (13 in numerology!)
Overall winner of my race, half marathon, 14 miles:1 Mike Lopez Mill Valley CA 434 55 M 1 50-59 1:48:21
Female winner in my category:
44 Kellie McNerney SF CA 437 59 F 1 50-59 3:20:42
Female winner overall:
5 Jennifer Mygatt Williamstown MA 441 31 F 1 30-39 2:14:12
Anyway, next time, I will take better precautions with my knee, like not running the block or so on concrete before hitting the actual trail. That would have cut at least one hour off of my time....Fifteen years ago, I made a promise to the Universe that if I was allowed to keep running, I would never run on concrete....
Special Thanks and Gratitude to Sabryyah for the photos, and getting me to the race on time. Special Thanks to Devorah, who gave me a ride to Hopland so that Ali could pick me up and get me to Sabryyah! Yes, My ride to the race backed out two days prior. I was determined to get there, even if I had to hitchhike. It was like a relay race getting to Stinson Beach! Of copurse, I left the directions at home, and my cell phone had no reception, so we almost got lost once we got to the state park! It was quite a morning.....Needless to say, I slept for two days after the race. Very Special Thanks to Round Valley Indian Health Center for getting me started with the Triathlon Summer 2012, and to Melanie for hooking me up with a pedometer.
So this may well be the final episode of my training with PeTAPACK and RAISING $421 for PeTA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals),however, I am just getting started. I plan to train and raise funds for organizations every year, maybe twice a year. It might not always be for PeTA, however, it WILL always be about MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE!!!!!
Here are the last training videos that I did not get to post until now.....
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Ran into this memorial one day during training...
PEACE! Tchiya Amet El Maat
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK!! episode 8
Torus Meditation Technique for more energy, free energy even...

After seeing the torus energy flow, I have extended the field so that it reaches out farther, so that I can share energy with another without depleting my own energy. It is a protective shield that allows for generous sharing. Since I have been doing this meditation, I have more energy, am more assertive, less timid and more courageous in speaking up for myself, in a very Maat like manner..... Standing in My Truth. Remaining Seated on My Inner Throne and CANNOT Be Moved!
Torus Energy video clip from movie.
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Some More Images to help you get the idea.



Here is the Movie THRIVE in its entirety by the way.
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Interesting how Taurus and Torus sound similar? Ancient languages had no vowels, so these words are definitely related...
As for increased energy. I have also been taking Mana Wai Blue Spirulina with coconut water....my energy is off the charts!

I feel that the combination of this Blue Spirulina with the Torus Energy Meditation are responsible for my heightened energy levels these days.....
I used to do a meditation for abundance, where I visualized how we exchange energy with the trees, then cut them down to print paper money. I saw how we can get the energy and things we need to live on Earth from the Trees and vice versa. This Torus meditation takes this a to a whole new level.....
Maat Hetepu! May the Peace of Maat Be Upon YOU! Tchiya Amet El Maat
MAAT IN ACTION: Running for World Peace with PeTAPACK!!!! episode seven.
Do you recall in episode five, where the doggie backpack mysteriously appears in one of my closets??? Well. the following week, I was cleanng out another closet, and FOUND A SECOND DOGGIE BACKPACK, THIS ONE SLIGHTLY BIGGER....okay, so what is really going on here? I have no idea, but if other things that I need start appearing in my closet, I won't complain.....
Some more smokey shots.


The fire is now under control. They say however that it will keep burning until the first rain. No orders for a rain dance yet. I remain on call!
Here are some photos of the "darling flowers" I run into when jogging around the airport.....Star Thistle. OUCH!!


And now for the video clips! Actually, I was able to string them all together into a little movie!
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Thanks for checking out my progress. If you'd like to make a donation to peta, please visit my petapack page. PEACE! Tchiya Amet El Maat MAAT IN ACTION.
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK!!! episode six!
LIKE A WASP STING!!!!! This incident has nothing whatsoever to do with the training..... Yes, on thiss day, I was just picking blackberries! I will let the pictures do the explaining.



I learned alot about wasps. I thought I was just getting stung. Turns out int was an initiation into order & feminine power:
Wasps in Totem Spirit Lodge Library Forum
Animal Symbolism of the Wasp
Wasps make paper. Their structures are built with knowledge of sacred geometry. The female has the stinger, many species have one near the tummy. In fact, it is their female sex organ, meant for laying eggs! They can sting multiple times, unlike the bee that stings once and then dies. I have to admit, that my house needs lots more order, and that I have been procrastinating on a few good projects. I will let you know how things turn out....
This is what I think I walked into....

Anyway, the five mile run was wonderful. Here is a little video clip....
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Yes, the fires are still raging, and I am still running!!!
Okay, so as you can see, that was quite a day! Now, for a few words about why I am doing this:
With more than 3 million members and supporters, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the fashion industry, and in the entertainment industry. We also work to prevent a variety of other abuses, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds, and other "pests" and cruelty toward backyard dogs. PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue efforts, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns. You can find out more about PETA on our Web site PETA.org.
Although PETA does work in all these areas, all funds raised by the 2012 PETA Pack team will go directly to our Investigations & Rescue Fund. That means your money can provide a sturdy doghouse to a neglected backyard dog who has no shelter, help rescue an animal from a cruelty situation, support our undercover investigators who are working to expose cruel conditions behind closed doors, and much more!
The PETA Pack team spends three months each year training and sweating and fundraising and laughing and cheering for the group that is the world's most powerful voice for animals: PETA. Join us today! You can make your donation to petapack right here.. PEACE! Tchiya
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK!!! episode five
Back to the back pack...So, I'm trying to fit it into my budget: the Cesar Milano pack is like $70 with shipping and all. The other day, I was cleaning out a closet that has not really been opened for three years. What do I find in there???? A DOGGIE BACKPACK! NOW, I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS THING BEFORE IN MY HOUSE. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT GOT INTO MY CLOSET OR EVEN HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN THERE. Needless to say, Ilu is ROCKING this back pack!!!!


This was Thursday August 23.
This was another 4 mile run. Felt GREAT! The firefighters are always worried about me being out in the heat. Frankly, I don't see how people can just stay indoors!
Friday August 24: X-Training with Sybil. This photo is from the Fit Trail at the Round Valley Indian Health Center. Remember when I first started training, and I wiped out due to cell phone complication? Well I also hurt my wrist. This next photo is after I managed to swing myself across using the so called monkey bars. I was amazed because I was able to do with weak wrist!

Sunday August 26 I ran FIVE MILES!!! Whoo Hoo!! How did I do that? Especially with all the firemen and road crews out there!!! How will I run six miles next Sunday? How willI run THIRTEEN POINT ONE MILES IN NOVEMBER??? Stay Tuned!!
The tip the packleader had about running on balls of feet has made an amazing difference. I have forgotten that I had a knee problem. That mostly came from running on concrete or cement, which I do not dd anymore. But sometimes, it flares up...
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THANKS PeTAPACK for getting me out there and pushing myself beyond my comfort zone!!! AND for putting this together so that we can take action for world peace. I used to think these walk/races for fundraising were bogus. However, IT FEELS GREAT!!
Peace, Tchiya
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK!!! episode four
I have been pretty busy, and missed a few posts. However, I have been training with consistency. I still cannot believe that I ran 5 miles on Sunday!! So, here are some photos from the past week or so, including today!
Here is the Training Schedule:. Yep. on Sunday, I am running SIX MILES!!! In back of my mind is coach from college days: Black Gilrs run short distances.....
What is really healing for me about this is the fact that each day, no matter how tired I am, I am still able to complete my chores and get this training done. I have been using this great product: MANA WAI BLUE SPIRULINA mixed with coconut water. maybe that is it!!! LOL!! KOSMIC BLUE SPIRULINA

:MANA WAI TM Blue Spirulina:
"A Powerful Super Food made from the Blue Pigment of Spirulina!
Interested in more Energy?
How about energy that is created from your body naturally when receiving rich levels of nutrition?
It is a beautiful blue crystal flake powder that has an extremely mild flavor, that easily dissolves in water.
Blue Spirulina has a unique ability to be digested and absorbed within the body immediately! It has a special thin cellular wall making it a powerful bio-available brain food, providing access to it's revitalizing effects effortlessly and instantly.
Made from 100% Spirulina,
One of the most nutrient dense foods on Earth.
Because it is the Blue extract of this natural super food, much of the raw (green) material, that may cause sensitivities or possible irritations to the body, is eliminated through the extraction process. Thus, resulting with a gentle, easily assimilated nutrient-rich super food!
ANYHOO, on to the photo!!!
August 17. Marcus Garvey's Birthday. Cross Training Day.
I went to the Fit Trail at the Round Valley Indian Health Center. I like to come here/go there. First of all, IT FEELS WONDERFUL TO BE OUT OF THE US, EVEN IF IT IS ON AN INDIAN RESERVATION. PERIOD!!! Second, there are delicious apple trees and blackberries along the trail. Third, it is quite a workout. I can go around once now. Next month, I will work towards going around two times.....

August 18 was the BlackBerry festival, which was healing. Day of rest for training, but without a car, I must have put in a few miles hauling my keyboards on a dolly/ from my house to the fairgrounds!
Sunday August 19, I ran 4 miles.... already posted that photo...just catching up....
Tuesday August 21 was very hot. Got out late for the morning. Lots of fire and smoke. This is a funny picture!

had just finished running....this one is nicer...

Keep in my mind that I am training to run in a race for peta: People for Ethical Treatment of Animals! PeTAPACK. PLEASE visit my petapack page and make a donation today! PEACE PLEASE!!!
Here is info about the half-marathon race that I will run on November 11. I can only run trails....
Mt. Tam Trail Run
Hetep. Peace, Tchiya Amet El Maat
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK!!! episode three
Here is a photo of yours truly, at the location I ran 4 miles. I thought I was smiling!! Today I ran with Geronimo. he is great for long distances. I like to take Sybil to the River, because she won't run off. Geronimo will run off, and he WILL come back. With their mama, Ilu, you never know WHEN she will come back!!!!Visit my petapack page and make your contribution to World Peace with PeTAPACK TODAY!!!!!!
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK!!! episode two
This is a video clip that I really like. Very inspiring about training. This guy started at 40. I am staring at 51, not bad!
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And this is from second day or running two miles. It is so funny, because I saw some road maintenance guys standing by the road. I asked them if they would shoot video of me ending my run for the day. One of them said "Sure, if you let us use your cell phone. Our truck died!" So, as I got closer, I realized that I KNEW one of them! In fact, my daughter used to date his brother!!! Anyway, this is me running towards the bike after a run, with my trusty companion, Sybil.
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and now a special treat: Where the Dog Ran at Reggae On The River 2010! Dim lights
Tchiya Amet PeTA PACK Page. Please stop by and make a donation to PeTA today! SUPPORT TCHIYA AMET AND PeTA
MAAT IN ACTION: RUNNING FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PeTAPACK!!!
I have decided to take action towards world peace, in addition to all the other things I am already doing. With this action, I hope
to accomplish many things, including:
- better health for my self
- better health for my dogs
- pushing myself beyond my comfort zone
- raising awareness about cruelty to animals
- raising awareness about vegetarian lifestyle; in my opinion, mistreating, killing and eating animals contributes to worldwide violence and disease amongst human beings.
- setting a better example for the youth of today, the men & women of tomorrow
compassion and respect for all life.
So, I have started training for a 13.1 mile mini marathon. My dogs are my training partners. I ride my bike to the course location, then run. Sometimes I swim as well. Planning on running a course somewhere in Round Valley, where I currently reside. In addition to running, I am also raising money for PeTA: People for the Ethical Teatment of Animals.
Here is my petapack page where you can make a contribution on my behalf:
Tchiya Amet PeTAPACK page
This is where I will be posting about the training. The blog here at tchiya.com will continue even after the race on
November 11, because I think that I will just keep on running for world peace!!!
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. www.peta.org
SUPPORT TCHIYA AMET AS SHE RUNS FOR WORLD PEACE WITH PETAPACK!!!
Here are some photos and video of the training.....

after first run

with Geronimo, my training partner!
On Day 2, I tried to reach for my cell phone while holding leash with running dog in other hand, while riding my bike! OUCH! Talk about painful multitasking!

And here is a video of me running towards my bike...
well, it's still at youtube....
running towards bike
How did this all come about? Well, I have been saying for years that when I hit my 50's I would start training for triathlons.
And even run in races. One day last month, I saw a flyer about a triathlon right here in Round Valley. This event was sponsored by Round Valley Indian Health Center. I entered, I ran and
I got second place. There were only three people in the race, but that is beside the point! LOL!!! I LOVED the feeling!
I am hooked.....
Here are some photos from that great day!

CRoss the Finish LIne!

STRENGTH!

Rewards<
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Success!

Tres Triathletes!
KEMETIC FLOWER ESSENCE OILS from AstMaataJi Temple of Divine Light, Healing and Sweet Sounds
You might be wondering, how is this any different from Flower Essential Oils, Flower Essences or Flower Remedies? The difference is that no chemicals or any artificial substances are used to produce these wonderful essences. No alcohol or any other kind of solvents are used. These are NOT produced by leaving the flowers in a container of water for a few hours or any other length of time. These flower essences are produced using ancient techniques with modern equipment. They are made simply by pressing tons of beautiful flowers! That is all! Then fancy perfume, cologne, and aftershave corporations buy the essences, add gallons of alcohol and preservatives, get some fancy bottles, and charge hundreds, if not thousands of dollars for them. They smell so unnatural and artificial, I know we Naturalists can do better! That is a play on words, because the word nature derives from the term NTR, Neter, Neteru, etc....
So, instead of chemicals, we blend the flower essences with pure, natural and/or organic oils that are so beneficial for us. Currently in stock, we have Jojoba Oil, Camelia Oil, which is excellent for hair, and oh so sweet Apricot Oil. Will soon be working with Hemp Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Coconut and Shea Butters.
Here is a video from someone's visit to the very same shop we visited this summer in Cairo!
"How Perfume is made/Travels with Sheila": An Interesting Perfume Showroom in Cairo, Egypt Our guide's name was David.
What I have available today are some blends that were poured with the energy of the FULL MOON ECLIPSE 12-11-11. These will remain pure for up to one year as is, until the Full Moon in December 2012. Or, you can add vit.e oil, or keep them refrigerated to extend shelf life. Whatcha waitin for? USE THEM OFTEN!!!
Rose, Lily of the Valley, Lotus, Secret of the Desert, Nubian Night, Amber, Egyptian Sandalwood, and of course, Frankincense. 10 mL bottles available for suggested donation of $15USD to AstMaataJi Temple, plus $5 priority shipping and handling for one-three bottles. $10 for more than 3 bottles. Discounts offered for orders of more than 5 bottles. Accepting personal checks, money orders, debit cards, credit cards, and paypal. Cash when in person! Let me know what works best for you, and we can make it happen. I am in love with these essences and the essence oils. And soon, you will be, too! Checks or money orders made out to Tchiya Amet El Maat;
Send to AstMaataji Temple PO Box 215 Covelo, CA 95428. Credit Card, Debit Card or paypal, kindly visit paypal.com and choose the option: Send Money. Contact Tchiya at
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Thanks and Praises to the Most High!
Hotep!
Tchiya Amet El Maat


