Speaker Ms. Christine Keller, who holds a Masters Degree in religious studies with a concentration in Eastern and Western Mysticism was the first speaker. Appearing uncomfortable and frequently referring to her hand-held notes, Ms. Keller discussed how ancient mystics were able to accomplish the extraordinary in her lecture "Love and the Mystical Ideal". Her descriptions of Mystics as just normal people helped to better understand how and why renowned sages and
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Master J. Teasley, a member of the Great Dakota Sioux Nation, was a humorous and informative addition to the program. Though he occasionally appeared to be lost in thought he did explain why the Lakota Sioux refer to themselves as "star people" in his lecture. It was surprizing to hear that his tribe was not so enamoured with the "visitors from the stars" as one might have expected. In fact, he revealed that the next appearance of the "White Buffalo Woman" heralds the coming of a dark time for the earth and his people. Master Teasely also clarified how the Sioux's spirituality is closely tied to the stars and planets but it is a subject seldom discussed


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Keynote speaker Dolores Cannon had attendees captivated as she described how she came in contact with the "greatest psychic of all time"' Nostradamus and the relationship they developed over the course of her researching her three volume set of books entitled "Conversations with Nostradamus". An unassuming midwestern housewife, appearing more grandmotherly than glitzy, Ms Cannon had attendees begging for more as she pointed out the predictions that have come true since the original publication of her books in the late '80s. Revelations that the much feared "Anti Christ" of Nostradamus's predictions was born in February of 1962 struck aphrehension in this attendees heart and  (continued top of next column to the right)

Last but far from least was Montgomery Taylor's presentation on Astrology. Far from a lesson in the zodiac, it helped listeners to understand how this ancient practice was derived, its symbology and how it can still serve as a blueprint for self-enlightenment while Monte's lively style managed to keep the crowd focused and entertained in spite of the late evening hour. While modern day computer programs make it easy for astrologers to prepare a chart, it is clear that the knowledge of the practitioner is absolutely essential in interpreting the symbols and their significance for the client.
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