: | i ri verve 2 (Ty at yg ie i prequar alive trae at © oN as Misunderstandings breed. fear, ‘metaphysics teacher believes Laure} Gregg: Some people regard the practice with suspicion. by Harriett Fjaagesund . ‘I’m not surprised, I expected it,’ says Laurel. Gregg, owner and operator of Nirvana. Modern Metaphysics Centre in Thornhill (open since October), in reference to rumours being circulated by certain local church groups that she is practis- ing witchcraft, satanism and demonology. Gregg says several of her students have been ap- pain, and become healthier physically, ‘proached and warned that it is a ‘sin to attend any of her classes. Although she has not been confronted personally, Gregg has phoned some of the people responsible for the rumours and © invited them to-come down to the centre to see for themselves exactly what it is that she teaches. So far none have taken her up on her offer. She added that most admitted they knew very little, if anything, about _metaphysics. A combination of science, religion and philosophy, Gregg explains, metaphysics is the ex- ploration of universal energy and knowledge within yourself, and is achieved through various meditation methods and exer- cises. By becoming more in tune and aware of our inner selves, Gregg says, we are more effi- ciently able to relieve stress and encourage self-healing, emotionally and mentally. 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Gregg stresses that this is a misconception, that you need not give up any of your religious beliefs in order to practise meta- physics. _ After sitting in on a couple of classes, during which I saw ab- solutely nothing even remotely connected with witchcraft or demonology, I talked with several of the students (none of whom knew beforehand that I would be there). The message from each was a positive one; they are now better able to deal with stress and feel much more in control of their . lives on all levels —. emotional, mental, and physical — and that being involved in metaphysics has not in any way interfered with their religious beliefs. One woman described how she literally used to be an emo- tional dumping ground for other _people’s problems, but that she has now learned how to deal with that particular problem. She added that one of the benefits of Gregg’s teachings is that you get rid-of a lot of the emotional guilt we all pack around with us, and that you are more able to come to terms with who you are as an individual. Laurel Gregg will be happy to answer any questions or doubts you may have concerning meta- physics. Give her a call at _ 635-7776 or stop in for a cup of coffee at the centre located at | . 3611 Cottonwood Crescent. Transformed highway In a recent ceremony Highway 16 was transformed from the Yellowhead Highway to the Yellowhead Trans Canada Highway. Skeena MLA Dave Parker and Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce vice-president Sharon Taylor officiated at the unveiling where Taylor was heard to say, "I’m delighted. With a national status people will have more confidence in the road." Having national status doesn’t mean national funding however. Parker explained that the Yellowhead Highway Association has been asking B.C. to join the three other western provinces in renaming the status of the highway for the past three years, and during that same three years the province has been waiting for the federal government to come up with maintenance dollars similar to those provided for the Trans Canada Highway. Now the wait is over. The federal government has replied with a “funding cut" in Trans Canada Highway maintenance dollars in B.C., according to Parker, so the province has decided to make the change on their own. The Yellowhead "Trans Canada" Highway extends from Winnipeg to Prince Rupert, with a southern leg, Route 5, from Tete Jaune - Cache to Kamloops, where it joins the Trans Canada Highway. To avoid confusion, this southern leg won't be renamed and will simply remain Highway 5. 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