Odyssey Magazine

Odyssey Magazine publishes content to nourish, uplift and inspire, exploring all aspects of holistic and conscious living, the joy of living authentically, integrative approaches of complementary healing, spirituality, metaphysics, the intuitive arts and our integral connection with nature, planetary wellbeing and the mysteries beyond.

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Odyssey Magazine

A Walk in the Mountains

Listening to the heartbeat of the Divine

How to contain wealth • Goldfish will grow in accordance with the size of the pond or fish tank they are in. The bigger the container, the larger they grow. The smaller the container, the smaller they remain. Strangely enough, this phenomenon also applies to crocodiles - and to money.

Where my healing journey began • We all have a story to tell so let me begin by giving you an understanding of where my healing journey began and why… In 2010, when I was 33 years old, I was told by my doctor that I had about six weeks to live and that I should get my affairs in order. As, by this time, I had already died twice, I wasn't afraid of death but I actually wanted to live and I was having fun on this beautiful earth. I was grossly overweight – 157kgs - I had lung cancer, from the 100-plus cigarettes a day, cirrhosis of the liver from excessive alcohol abuse and very bad kidney disease, I WAS A DJ and I ate all the wrong foods.

Stoking the toke: South Africa's cannabis industry needs some fire • Progress on developing a South African cannabis industry has been inexplicably slow, which could cause the country to miss out on the potential for job creation and rural upliftment.

The healing power of inner wisdom • Turn stress and suffering into clear seeing and solutions in minutes.

Poseidon, the ruler of the ocean of emotion • I was sparked by Steve Hurt's article on Poseidon and the ancient gods in the Summer 2023 Edition of Odyssey. I wanted to share what I have learnt – that Poseidon is more than just the god of the ocean. I have a particular interest in Poseidon, because I have always sought solace in the sea and because I find myself painting a boat in a storm over and over again.

Blissekologu Sense You Wellness When pleasure is held as sacred energy • “When bliss and pleasure is held sacred, it can be a deeply spiritual experience.

When you are pushed from pillar to post

Food stress immune health in preparation for winter • Stress levels are at an all-time high. Power outages, fear-inducing news and politics, workload, winter exams, deadlines, work-life imbalance, financial strain, are just some of the stress triggers. The first heralds of an overwhelmed brain, heart and immune system are often the physicai symptoms of colds, flu, fever blisters high, blood pressure and gut health imbalances. Time to listen to the body, support your own overworked immune system and take a rest, relaxation, recovery break even for a few days.

Super-Powered Immunity Probiotics and Fermented Foods • Pro-Powered Microorganisms

What is Kimchi?

Intuitive Eating • “Intuitive eating is becoming in tune with your internal world and starting to listen to your body and its needs again

Alkaline diets can be the answer to a peaceful existence

Food! glorious food! • Transcending obesity through the symbology of Freud and Jung

What your morning beverage says about you! • Millions of South Africans reach for a cup of tea or coffee each morning. Ever wonder why you favour one beverage in particular?

The Great Ozone Debate • Ozone is not a drug and it is not a magic bullet. It is a therapeutic tool of great power which can aid the body in regaining health. However, in the end, it is the immune system that heals the body. The immune system is controlled by the midbrain, the limbic system, through the...