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Hello all you good, good people; readers of ‘the little mag that fits in your mag’!

Here is the Sept edition of The Sentinella Axarquia edition, click below and have a flick through the pages…

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It’s very rare that I dedicate this entire editorial column to an individual or a business, but when I do it means I found them totally exceptional, surpassing all pre-conceived expectations by a mile.

So allow me to introduce Mark Bajerski, a psychic and healer, who lives in the magical mountains of Mijas Pueblo with his wife Suzie and his daughter China.

Mark’s studio is located in the centre of Mijas Pueblo, opposite the town hall and it’s from here that he gives clients ‘future readings’ and ‘Pure Energy healings’.

On the ground floor his wife’s amazing shop ‘Tickled Pink’ lures in passers-by; a true Aladdin’s cave, alive with gifts and knick knacks.

I discovered Mark on Facebook and immediately felt drawn to visit him for a reading. I arrived slightly early so I spent a few minutes admiring the wares in Tickled Pink before Mark called me up to his studio. I felt at ease right away because Mark has obviously spent a great deal of time and effort creating a relaxing, tranquil ambience – the walls are purple and the chairs comfy and cushioned!

Mark uses Tarot as a tool to deliver his readings, so he began by parting the cards. I placed my hands on top of the cards and Mark detected my energy field to see whether there was any negative flow in my body. He said my body was healthy with no problematic areas, but he sensed that my mind was busy with information – he could even feel it vibrating! Mark rubbed a vibrant smelling orange-coloured oil on my wrists (this oil is kept in a huge glass jar, full of cleansing crystals) and began to talk.

The reading itself was almost spookily accurate and even though a lot of it was based on the future, it resonated with me on a deeper level. I was even told important information about a handful of relatives.

After the reading I lay on the bed while Mark performed his energy healing. I’m not sure how long this took so I must have fallen asleep. When I woke up Mark said he’d worked on my stomach as I held a lot of emotion there and it needed to be released. For two days after my stomach rumbled and grumbled, which is a great sign as it means the healing worked.

On a personal level I found Mark warm, friendly, passionate about his work, loving, sincere and full of light. You only need to look at the ‘testimonial’ area of his website to see that I’m not the only one who felt impressed.

I left Mark’s studio feeling…I don’t know…different. I felt happy. I felt positive. But above all I felt totally confident and hugely excited about my future…Thanks Mark, you’re a beautiful person with a beautiful heart!

For more information about Mark, or to book a reading, log on to www.MarkBajerski.com, email markbajerski@hotmail.com or call 649 369 009.

By the way, it’s worth noting that Mark offers free healing sessions to cancer patients one day of each month. Call the number above to find out dates and times.

Empowering Women, Awaken Your Amazing Self Workshop
Facilitator Joy Fahey

A workshop designed to increase your understanding of being an amazing woman, find your voice of wisdom and step into the truth of who you really are to live the life you dream of.

Saturday 18th September 2010 at The Studio, Guadalmina, San Pedro, from 10am till 5pm

Costs 50€ including lunch, handouts and a special gift.

BOOK NOW – spaces are limited

Email joyfahey@gmail.com for directions and confirmation

About Joy Fahey.

Before moving to Spain in 2000 Joy headed up an International Marketing Company training and coaching women all over the world.

She was nominated European Business Woman of the Year for developing and helping create businesses for women worldwide. Her passion has always been to teach and coach in all areas of personal development.

For the last ten years since being in Spain she has also pursued her love of art incorporating her talents in teaching regular art classes and many Personal Growth Groups and individual coaching.

‘In these times of great change,’ Joy says, ‘we need to adapt and draw on our inner strength to cope with the extra challenges and stress. As women we are naturally able to multi task but we can tend to get dragged under and lose our true sense of self. This workshop has been designed to put us back on top’

About the Awaken Your Amazing Self Workshop:

Subjects to be covered:

- The real wisdom of woman
- Who are you allowing yourselves to be?
- Accepting yourself on a deeper level to stop blocking yourself from being who you truly are
- Recognizing your natural Intuition, trusting your ability
- Powerful Affirmations and meditation just for women
- Are you singing from someone else’s song sheet?
- 6 Ways to step into truth
- Vibrational victory
- It’s easier done than said

For more information contact Joy on 0034 952886560 / 0034 669050254

Tina L. Quick’s Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition provides crucial guidance for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) who are moving to their passport country for higher education. As Quick explains, this is challenging as it involves a double transition; not only must TCKs adapt to their new university lifestyle, but they have to adjust to their “home” culture, which can seem very unfamiliar.

Rita, one of many Third Culture Kids (TCKs) mentioned in this guide, explains that her university transition was made difficult by the fact that she was unprepared and “didn’t expect […] challenges.” Quick comprehensively identifies the potential pitfalls of university transition and suggests how they can be avoided, in order to help readers steer clear of experiences like Rita’s. This guide is thoroughly researched and the American style and content makes it of particular use for a US audience.

As a mother of three TCKs who has a lot of experience when it comes to living a cross-cultural lifestyle, Quick’s knowledge of the topic is evident. Her current work advising international students and on the board of Families in Global Transition, means that the author is an expert in her field.
Her use of anecdotes, advice and exercises is helpful, as are the summaries at the end of each chapter, which make this guide incredibly easy to dip into. However, this does lend itself to a certain degree of repetition, which can be slightly frustrating for the reader.

The initial chapters of this guide deal with the five stages of the transition process; Involvement, Leaving, Transition, Entering and Re-involvement. The content is informative and nicely spaced, and useful for anyone planning on repatriating after a significant period of time. Moreover, the suggestions for further reading identify helpful sources of additional information for the reader. Subsequent chapters explore issues such as relationships and health and welfare, which provide practical information of use to anyone making the move to higher education.

Any teen planning to repatriate for college will find the process easier, smoother and less daunting with this guide by their side. Furthermore, the inclusion of a chapter dedicated to parents means that it is also a useful guide for the entire family.

Sian Witherden

The School of Psychic Studies presents stage I of Psychic Development on September 17th and 18th at Aloha, near Marbella, Spain

ARE YOU?

Are you fascinated by the psychic world?

This two-day certified stage I course will continue to prepare you to open psychically. The weekend will include:

• Psychic Protection and Self Defense
• Meeting the Psychic Self
• Connecting with your Spirit Guides
• Channeling the Higher Self
• Channeling Angels & Archangels
• The Third Eye
• Developing Psychically

Date: September 17th and 18th, 2010
Time: 9.30am to 5pm
Cost: €95 (advance booking essential)

Molly Fairley is the founder of the School of Psychic Studies in London. She is a channel, medium and clairvoyant. For years, she has taught people from all walks of life to successfully open up psychically and to help others. She teaches all aspects of the psychic sciences and her work suggests a connection to powers much greater than herself in the world of spirit.

To book ring Molly on +44 208 541 3084 or email info@theschoolofpsychicstudies.co.uk

I interviewed author, Pamela Abel-Smith, about her children’s book, Little Ed & The Rise of Grimehog, which is published by The Word Queen.

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Why did you decide to write this book?

I decided to write the book to help our grandson Eddie enjoy reading.

Can you describe the book in a couple of sentences?

The book is a story about three children who make friends with the gnomes in Gnomeland. The children help the gnomes, through magical stones by getting rid of a horrid goblin, who is making their lives miserable.

What kind of people do you think will enjoy reading your book?

It was written for a child, but all ages from 6 to 80 have read and enjoyed it.

What reader feedback have you had so far?

So far there I have received great comments about all three books from children and adults alike.

Have you plans to write any more books?

I have already written two other books and I’m now on the fourth one. They are all about Little Ed and his friends.

Little Ed & The Rise Of Grimehog is now available on Amazon.co.uk, or log on to www.theriseofgrimehog.com for more info about Pamela and her book.