...a reflection of higher consciousness

Unlike any southern town, Asheville, North Carolina has long been declared
magical and spiritual, and in the past decade much world-wide media
attention has focused on these here mountains.

People are gravitating to the mountain town of Asheville, in western North Carolina for myriad reasons. Decent retirement property value (hence our elders), hordes of talented artists, and the socially flexible and tolerant, hence more artsy types, hippies and visionaries, a large gay/lesbian population, and a plethora of art galleries and restaurants. And if you're into 2012, end-times prophecies, this is one of the places to be!
The town is continually presented in the media. CBS News did a special "Eye On America" here, calling Asheville America's "new age" Mecca. We made Rolling Stone magazine, and US TODAY did a cover story.
Asheville is a richly spiritual and metaphysical place, maybe because it's surrounded by mountains enjoying heavenly views, and angelic cloud forms, or it could be the huge amount of quartz in the ground (more than a trillion tons!)...or maybe, as legend says, it's the energy that the Atlantian and Lemurian scientists implanted here after their civilization fell into the sea!
Some 5,000 witches, along with Christianity's icon, Rev. Billy Graham, make this area their home. The overwhelming majority of folks in the Asheville area were not born here, In fact long term natives seem a rarity!
Gordon Michael Scallion, futurist, and publisher of Earth Changes, sees this area as saved from destruction during the coming "end-times," becoming the center of healing and spirituality for the new "Eastern United States" after the great cataclysmic divide.
Thousands of conscious people, holistic healers, back-to-the-earthers, new paradigm thinkers, and other new age consciousness types have made Asheville their home. If you find yourself drawn here, feel free to share your experience.
I trust you will enjoy and find value in the magazine, and and its reflection of Asheville, and my unusual view of existence, and that you will come back often.
Be sure and click on events, for hundred of Asheville events for the new paradigm spirit, and do make use of our forums and connect with other kindred spirits...
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Asheville, North Carolina. Thousands of spiritually oriented, new thought people areflocking to this small, southern mountain town. Why? This is a living story, changing as Asheville, NC changes, shops open and close...people come and go. Learn what CBS News had to say about the area. If you find something outdated or non-existent, let us know. Join our INTERACTIVE family -- Click here and simply hit your send button when you mail screen appears. You'll receive a confirmation. Remember, this is YOUR magazine! We're seeking a volunteer reporter and calendar coordinator. E-mail us for details. You'll then be notified occasionally of Asheville area events and special notices.

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Feature article by Devvy Kidd. Where does Income Tax go? Did you know that 90% of all personal taxable income is generated below the taxable income level of $35,000?

Why Asheville?
"We Have Come Here to Create a Healing Community," says author,
Carolyn Ball. How about YOU? Did you find yourself "drawn here?"
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The Insanity of Printing
Asheville Magazine editor and publisher discusses paper pollution and
human consciousness.

Noted author Robert Rabbin reflects on a way to achieve peace...

Covert Kingdom
A southern Christian suggests that the new Christian fundamentalism is
far from benign. Is Christian Reconstructionism, the America Jihad?


Asheville psychotherapist, Paul Fleischer, shows the connection

Marijuana Conspiracy
It's all about big business and money, you gotta read this!

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American Boys & Aggression
Why are American boys so aggressive compared to French boys? A survey done at McDonald's in Paris suggest why

I Love Getting Really Smashed With Twins!
Commentary by columnist Jon Carroll of the San Francisco Chronicle comparing using marijuana to drinking beer.

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Is it all really about terrorists, or are we slowly cooking in the lobster pot??

Reality: the Last Frontier
A transpersonal psychologist's provocative essay.


An opinion on two powerful drugs rampant in Asheville, NC ...and a chance for you to give us your opinion

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A shaman-trained, Appalachian author discusses his formula of using animal DNA energy for the animal's energetic qualities. No killing or hurting is every done to a creature!

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Recovery of Soul in the Wreckage
called...Western Culture
An award-winning essay on spirituality by Pat Frantz Kery.
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Ground Zero: Asheville?
From Mountain Xpress: Unannounced military training alarms city residents...
Anti Terrorist training...in Asheville? You gotta be kidding!

Aspartame Alert!
Better read this before you open that next package of artificial sweetener
for your tea or coffee. They call it a "neurotoxin."

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Depression & Healing
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Asheville psychiatrist, Ron Parks. MD, says depression can hinder physical healing.

Integrative Medicine
Holistic is in.. Dr. Weil's Integrative may miss the boat.

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The Healthy View
Lexie Ross, former columnist for the Asheville Citizen-Times,
covers the trends, alerts, and information about alternative
health and healing in greater Asheville...and beyond.

Water, Elixir or Poison?
Water is often a major topic in Asheville. Here's more to consider...

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Sprouts: Good or Bad for You?
Author Gabriel Cousens, MD challenges Andrew Weil, MD

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Are there any car-free cities in the world? Our plain-talk and usable environmental column by the editors of *E Magazine.* Click here for past Earth Talk columns

...the Bad Seed
Is this multinational company creating "Frankenfoods"
and "Frankenplants" and poisoning Asheville's food supply?

A Poison in Asheville's Water?
Scientists are now saying that fluoridation is causing teeth problems rather than protecting our teeth, and that fluoride (rat poison) is causing very serious health problems world-wide

Tidbits from Dave
This column covers the conspiratorial, the scams, the cover-ups...the caveats.
This issue Central Asia: Spiritual & Political Implications , those
Mysterious Trails in the Sky, How Politicians Control the Media, and
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The wonders of Chinese Medicine, Wonderful and magical places around
Asheville, healing herbs... Asheville's witches, and...Marijuana...should
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Cinema bridges spirit and matter, a new trend in privately released films. Here's information on such a recently seen in Asheville, and now on DVD.

Greater Asheville offers a cornucopia of talented artists and performers.
If there some special music or musicians that we should know of in this area,
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Ma Deva Dhiraja was born in the Ukraine, spent her childhood in Tajikistan (between Afghanistan and China), then moved to St. Petersburg, Russia until she came to Asheville last year. She is a multi-media artist, and magically heals thorugh her intuitive touch....She is also a sannyasin of the mystic, Osho... Click on the above banner to learn more...

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Asheville's own Max & Rosie author their first book...
A Blast from the Past!

If you know of a book, let us know about it. Important other books from everywhere covered, even if it is written in Russian or Spanish. local author Asheville given preference. Copies may be sent to: Book Reviews, Asheville Magazine, PO Box 17397, Asheville, NC 28816. Tel: 828-254-6620

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UFO's sighted near Chebar River, outside Jerusalem, with a message for humanity. Many world-wide believe it to be the word of God!
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Metaphysical healer, Linda Myers, offers a primer on the subject...

Joseph Banks, a professional astrologer and Asheville native, and his wife, Penny, are founders of the Down to Earth School of Astrology and Metaphysical Studies. and live deep in the Appalachian mountains near Asheville. Classes offered in North Asheville.

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Ground Zero: Asheville? From Mountain Xpress: Unannounced military training alarms city residents... Anti Terrorist training...in Asheville? You gotta be kidding!

Ground Zero: Asheville?
From Mountain Xpress: Unannounced military training alarms city residents...
Anti Terrorist training...in Asheville? You gotta be kidding!