November 2013 Snake Oil/Jim Ventura
Snake Oil
Energizer Bunny
I have always been very loyal to my friends and the people I care about. I have a number of friendships that have been part of my life for decades now. Consistent commitment is something that is quite natural for me. The majority of friends that I have lost over the years either sabotaged our relationship or wandered away for their own unique reasons that I don’t take personally. Life and the people in ours change and I comfortably recognize that not every friendship or relationship is meant to last for an entire lifetime. Most of the jobs I have had lasted many years. I have some regular clients that I have consistently worked with for over a decade now. I have been doing this column since 2003, I now I have over one hundred columns. I have been doing navigational consultations for a living for over twenty years now. My skills in this area have grown and become more polished. Some people mistakingly think I do things this way because I am stubborn. Stubbornness is a fear of change, and I have no fear of change. I know that change is a natural part of life and more often than not, a good thing. The truth is I am hard-wired to be perseverant. If I am pointed in a specific direction and I like that direction, I am a bit like The Energizer Bunny who just keeps going and going...
The first time I realized I was in perseverance mode was when I was twenty-two. I was studying an amazing series of channeled books called the Michael material.The Michael material pinpoints how seven different soul ages, life goals, modes, attitudes, chief negative features, and other aspects of human personality operate. All human beings have one of seven types of modus operandi; the way we achieve our goals. Our mode is set at birth (part of our astrology or over-leaves) and the way we accomplish things for an entire lifetime. While reading about the seven possible modes, perseverance made the most sense to me. The positive pole of perseverance is persistence. It’s negative pole is immutability. About a year of Michael study, I was able to pinpoint my specific mode, and I had an actual Michael channeler who reconfirmed this.
Even though there are seven different types of modes for accomplishing goals the most common mode is actually observation. About 55 percent of the worlds population is in observation mode. The positive pole of observation mode is clarity. The negative pole is surveillance. When there is an accident or incident on the side of the road and it seems that most drivers have an obsessive need to slow down and make sure they see exactly what has occurred, and further slow down traffic movement, is a great example of how common this mode is. The sometimes obsessive popularity of television and sporting events are other examples of how widespread this mode is among the general populace. One of the benefits of observation mode is that it can slide into any of the other six available modes and perseverance is one of the places it can slide to. The other five modus operandi are: Caution mode with its positive pole of deliberation and its negative pole of phobia. Power mode with its positive pole of authority and its negative pole of oppression. Reserve mode with its positive pole of restraint and its negative pole of inhibition. Passion mode with its positive pole of self-actualization and its negative pole of identification. Aggression mode with its positive pole of dynamism and its negative pole of belligerence. If you can see yourself sometimes using some or all of the listed modes from time to time, you are probably a person in observation mode who slides.
Perseverance mode is all about staying on track. It is frequently chosen by our Higher Self to give one the ability to accomplish long term goals and to pay off karmic debts. There are some definite perks to having access to this mode. I workout and go to the gym four days a week, even when I don’t feel like going. My perseverance mode and tendency to be comfortable with routine overrides my laziness. Perseverance has helped me develop a very healthy, fit body. When people in perseverance commit to a specific direction we truly commit. Because perseverance enables one to stay on a path we are able to plow forward through mistakes and learn how to inevitably make less mistakes. We can truly become experts because we dissolve obstacles with repeated efforts. Perseverance mode people can seem very much like brave warriors who remain undaunted in the battles of life. We are less likely to give up no matter how difficult something is. Even physical illness will not stop someone in perseverance mode. One of the most common mistakes human beings make is the tendency to give up, quit, or pull back in fear right as they are about to move to a new level of internal or external success. Perseverance gives one the persistence to follow through and not waver.
There are some negative aspects to this mode. I know this firsthand. I sometimes get caught in the negative pole and trap of immutability. When I was younger I stayed in a few unfulfilling and even abusive relationships because even though I was unhappy, I still stayed committed. I held onto jobs for months longer than necessary because even though I was no longer fulfilled I was both comfortably and uncomfortably used to them. The “choo choo train” of perseverance tends to stay on track and keep moving even if the track is running off a cliff. While I know that beliefs form our reality, I have had difficulty shaking and letting go of negative beliefs, even when I knew that they were only leading to unhappiness. Old, unproductive habits can be difficult to let go of with this modus Operandi. I have overindulged more than a few times with ice Cream, and other physical pleasures that tasted good, but were not beneficial to me in the long run. I would keep indulging because “I just wanted to get rid of it.” Dissolving bad habits can be a challenge when you are in perseverance mode. Thankfully even with the negative pole aspects of this mode, when perseverance leaves a bad relationship, or any toxic situation behind, it will never return to it. We can choose to commit to a better road. We just have to recognize that it’s a wrong road and have the willingness to put ourselves on a better track!
If your Modus Operandi is not observation mode, perseverance, or aggression mode (aggression mode is able to slide to perseverance as well) then you can still benefit by committing to using some perseverance in your life. Commitment can be an extremely attractive quality in relationships, family, and work environments. Perseverance appears to be a type of loyalty that can seem quite chivalrous to others. Proper use of perseverance can make us respond to things like a trained athlete, who knows when its time to step up one’s efforts and also when its time to take a needed rest. Wise use of discernment combined with persistence is a powerful combination. Being discerning is knowing when to stop following a path that is leading to a potential blind alley. When you choose a goal or course of action that has the potential for real success, a dash of perseverance can help you to commit your Energizer-Bunny-self to it, and keep going and going and going...
Jim Ventura 10-13
Editors Note:
A few of my readers may recognize that the material I talked about in this months column was taken from the Michael teachings. It has been a few years since I have run Michael classes out of my home. I will be scheduling these home classes again for a small group of students in March of 2014. Information about this and other classes will be in my January 2014 newsletter. I will also be scheduling online Michael classes in the spring for anyone out of area who wants to take these classes via Skype. If you are not able to take these classes and prefer to learn the material (Essence, soul age, and over-leaves) you can find more information about scheduling a Michael interpretation session with me on my website and in this newsletter. You can even come with another person to split the session price!
A number of people on my mailing list received a ridiculous email about me being robbed in the Philippines last month. After 15 years of email use I finally had an email hacking! It lasted about two hours before I caught the problem. Thankfully some friends sent me messages thru Facebook immediately, so I was able to reset my passcode. Unfortunately a few emails were also lost from clients because the hackers messed up my ability to receive emails before I changed my codes. When I signed in on a mobile device while in Las Vegas on my last night, I was tired and foolishly re-signed in again from a BS prompt from hackers and they got me! Definitely a pain in the ass getting that all straightened out but it was fixed, and I learned some valuable skills toward making sure it never happens again!
I did have to laugh when I read the hackers scam attempt email though. If you weren’t “lucky” enough to have received it, here it is:
“Good Day,
Sorry for any inconvenience, but I'm in a terrible situation. I came down here to Manila, Philippines for a program,last night on my way back to my hotel room I was robbed at gunpoint, my wallet and other valuables were stolen off me, leaving my passport and life safe. My luggage is still in custody of the hotel management pending when I make payment on outstanding bills I owe. I called my bank for a wire transfer but it has proven almost Impossible to operate my account from here as they made me understand international transactions take 7 working days to be effective which i can't wait. I will be indeed very grateful if i can get a loan of ($2,500) to settle out my hotel bills, I will reimburse you soon as I get back Home. I will appreciate whatever you can assist me with. Let me know if you can be of help.
All hopes on you. Jim”
The thieves were located near the Philippines (not the thieves who “robbed me,” they don’t exist). The message was poorly written. I am a writer, so I don’t write things in broken English! They asked for way too much money, and why would I send an email to a client when I would just ask for help from my family? Best of all, if I could send an email out, why wouldn’t I just make a phone call? Not the smartest attempt from hacker thieves, but it must occasionally work or they wouldn’t do it.
Like any difficult experience, it has a positive side. I will never get suckered again, and it can be valuable for me to share the experience so others don’t get pulled in to things like this. If you ever get a link without explanation from anyone on your email list, don’t click on it. If you ever get anything from your email provider saying you are over your quota limit and need to sign in to save you account from being shut down, it’s BS. It is a good idea to change your pass-codes on your email accounts and Facebook every six months to protect anyone from getting access to your accounts. It only takes a few minutes to do and it’s worth the effort.
It is the last month of my new client promotion special for $20 off all listed prices for 45-90 minute sessions. All the promotional work I have been doing has paid off so I may not continue past November with this particular special. If you are looking to book an appointment whether you are a new client or repeat client, keep in mind that I do have a Regular Client Program that offers significant discounts on session prices. Don’t hesitate to ask about that. I also give all my current Snake Oil, and FaceBook fan-page subscribers a small discount on sessions as well. Booked sessions with local clients can also take another $5 off listed session prices for paying in cash.
The holidays are approaching quickly. The Fall (my absolute favorite season) always seems to pass by so quickly though. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Cheers, Jim V
How oracle reading sessions work with Jim Ventura:
Many people are confused about how cards, and other oracles work. The cards, stones, and other divination tools I use are packed with insight and wisdom that come from hundreds of years of acquired knowledge and healing energies within them. On their own, they can be extremely powerful tools in increasing your understanding of what is happening in your life. The authors whom I often quote in sessions, have some powerful perspectives to share. When a client works with me, I do not absolve them of the fact that their thoughts and beliefs form their reality. The cards (maps) act a a connective point between me, my clients, and their Higher selves, spirit guides, and other intuitive connections to help them see into their own creation process. Both the positive opportunities and challenging aspects of one’s present, past, and future experiences of your unique reality creation are highlighted. My skills in interpreting the oracles after decades and thousands of sessions with other clients combined with my intuitive abilities make the benefits of a reading even more enlightening. Working with me not only involves getting insight and clarity, but also the benefits of my healing suggestions on how to resolve difficult experiences, and to open doors to creating a more empowered and fulfilling life!
“If you want your life to work you have to set priorities. This begins with the best use of your time, daily planning and long term goals.” Dick Sutphen
MICHAEL CHART INTERPRETATIONS SESSIONS
The Michael material is one of the most effective systems for understanding who we are and our place in the universe. We will explore your over-leaves: Soul age, life goal, modus operandi, attitude, centering, and chief negative feature. Many of my clients do not have time to attend Michael classes (or have attended, but still need assistance in interpreting their chart and over-leaves). This 90 minute personal one-on-one session will help you to understand the Michael material and how to recognize and use the positive poles of your over-leaves to create more essence contact (Agape), and how to use the positive aspects of your over-leaves.
90 minutes $100.00
“We are re-introducing this knowledge to you, as we have historically during times of great change, to help you with your current shift to the mature soul stage. You have been dominated for thousands of years by young soul lessons and play. You have amassed power, wealth, influence, and you have learned lessons about competition and personal glory. Now, the majority of you are ready to grow to a new level of perception that focuses on the value of relationships and growth through self-understanding.” Michael
New Client Promotion -Last month for this promotion
New clients who have never had a session with me before can take advantage of my current Fall special. Any of the sessions I offer (check out the different options on my website) are discounted $20 off my listed rates! 45, 70 and 90 minute sessions all receive the discount. No other offers or discounts apply with this special. The new client’s $20 discount is good for in office or phone sessions and will run from September 1st, 2013 through November 30th, 2013. You can buy one for a friend (new client) at this rate even if you have already had a session with me in the past if you want to give someone a gift!
November Extra!
Get a discounted copy of my first book in either audio Cd or print for $7 (plus $3 for shipping if mailed) all during the month of November. Ask for a signed copy!
Dirty Little Secrets was first published in 2007.
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Storyteller and professional oracle reader Jim Ventura takes his readers on a wild literary ride. Dirty Little Secrets is a collection of short essays. The book explores some of society’s perceptions about what people often consider to be dirty little secrets best kept to oneself. The book tackles subjects with unflinching honesty: drug use, sexual addiction, unrequited love, revenge, childhood weirdness, homosexuality, and the old soul’s quest to experience magic and miracles in everyday life. The author holds little back in expressing his quest for enlightenment. Dirty Little Secrets illustrates how meaning, spirituality, and humor can be found to be embedded in every experience.
Excerpts from Dirty Little Secrets:
Light as a feather, stiff as a board “Childhood for me was a time of experimentation. I was attracted to the occult, there was something about its danger and mystery that was compelling...”
What’s wrong in this world? My belief has always been this: life is meaningful and safe, and people are basically good by nature...”
Criminal “My nightmare with the bad-boy showed me parts of myself that were not honorable. While I never even came close to the type of thievery Jim was involved in, I had still been a thief when we met. I tried to manipulate this young man, by making him need me, and he manipulated me right back, tenfold...”
The Raven “I began to remember every violation done to me in past relationships, every client who was loving and kind in relationships and was treated like garbage ran through my head. Every piece of slime who walked all over my brothers and sisters, and close friends passed through my head. I felt rage, someone needed to take a stand, someone needed to fight back. I appointed myself, through an imaginary election, to the position of righter of all wrongs...”
Another queen singing I’m coming out! “Everyone who knew me was comfortably aware that I was gay, except my parents, After they went back home it nagged at me for days. I could not carry this anymore, it no longer mattered that they might be upset. It was the truth; it was who I was and the last part of me still in hiding...”
To order a CD audio recording of the book (this is a dvd audio and will play on most computers and dvd players) read by the author, or a soft cover print version of Dirty Little Secrets, contact the author directly at Venturasag@yahoo.com
Either CD recording or print version is normally $15.00 including sales tax and shipping. Any orders in November 2013 are just $7 before shipping (you can pick up a copy at my home office for this price also). Please include $3.00 for shipping ($10.00 total) if you need your copy mailed.
Send a check to Jim Ventura 2515 N 52nd St. #206 Phoenix Az 85008. I can also be contacted my e mail if you want to use a debit, charge card, or pay-pal charge to order. (Venturasag@yahoo.com)
Dirty Little Secrets is also available at Amazon.com
Snake Oil Radio
Thursdays at 3:30 pm (there will be three live broadcasts this month)
My next live broadcast of Snake Oil Radio will be Thursday, November 7th, at 3:30 p.m. (MST -AZ doesn’t use daylight savings time). Almost every Thursday you can catch a new show. Each 45 minute show will expand on my current column’s subject matter. It will also offer an opportunity for you to call in live (or chat with other listeners in the chat room) with comments and your thoughts about the topic of discussion. Halfway through some of the shows you can even ask me for a free 5 minute mini reading with your personal question. If you miss the live show, you can catch any of my previously recorded shows on the web site’s archive. You can also catch Snake Oil Radio on I-tunes (download my pod-casts there)
Join me on November 14th for my one hour interview show with:
JIVANA KENNEDY who is a first generation disciple of the Indian Mystic and Tantric Master Osho.
TANTRA is a spiritual path that helps people close the gap between sexuality and spirituality.
Jivana has had a private tantric healing practice in Scottsdale for the past 20 years.
She works with men, women & couples, helping them enrich themselves, their intimate lives, their health, and their relationships.
JIVANA says that one of the key factors in creating a deeply fulfilling intimate life is the principle of ENERGY MASTERY for MEN.
ENERGY MASTERY helps a man have complete control over his ejaculation, and allows him to be more present to deeper states of intimacy.
She created a coaching audio program called 'FORGET ABOUT THE LITTLE BLUE PILL ' which teaches the principles of Energy Mastery to men of all ages.
And she also guides men in this practice in her in-person sessions.
Jivana teaches women to not settle for partners who make love like hit-and-run drivers, and supports women to reach for the fulfillment of their deepest hearts desire, in intimacy .
JIVANA hosts a global online group called MAKING SEX SACRED on LinkedIn
Jivana Kennedy www.tantrichealingtouch.com
To hear a live show, all you need to do is be at a computer and tuned into: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jim-Ventura You may also access it by going to blogtalkradio.com. Type “Snake Oil” into the search option.
You can also go to the shows that are currently “On air” at that time and find me. The call in number is 646-200-3966 for questions and comments.
Here’s my contact information to make an appointment for a session, or information on current classes: Phone: (602) 957-3035 text: 602-349-0746 Email: Venturasag@yahoo.com
Information about the different sessions and types of readings and services, past Snake Oil columns, and how to order my books and audio CD’s can be found at my website: Http://JimVentura.com
“Friend” me on Facebook to get other extra offers and in between column extras! Signing up for my fan page will get you even more extras and first shot at reading specials. Simply click on “like” on the fan page and you will automatically get my weekly updates.
All sessions/readings for 2013 are: Full (70 minutes) $110.00; Shorter session (45 minutes) $80.00; Extended session (90 minutes) $130.00 (two people can split an extended session back to back for $65.00 each). Email me for information about my Regular Client Program for even bigger discounts on session prices with the added benefit of monthly or quarterly check-ins.
All Current Snake Oil subscribers get $5.00 off all listed prices for any 45-90 minute sessions. Local in office visits receive another $5 off listed prices for cash payments.
I accept cash, checks, debit cards, Master Card, Visa, and PayPal for payments on sessions and for books and classes. Send me your birth month, day and year to get added to the yearly Birthday mailer promotion.
