The mysteries of Islam fascinate us time and time again. This is no different from the life story of the Prophet. Who was Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam? An illiterate dozen merchant who one day stumbled upon amazing Arabic rhetoric. Or was he the creation of Allah's greatest light, sent down to earth to pull man out of ignorance and bring them to the purest of truths? I, Ali Burji, am on a journey to discover the real story behind the Prophet, the real story behind our religion, the roots, the beginning, the cradle of civilization. Peace be upon you, doctor. Peace be upon you. How are you? Peace be upon you. Insha'Allah you had a good week. Thank you. Thank you. So, we were left at Sayyidah Khadija, alaihi salam. It was very beautiful to go through a bit of her lifetime and get to know more of this great personality. Insha'Allah we wanted to discuss the subject of marriage. How Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam treated Sayyidah Khadija as his wife? The reason is because there's a lot of misconceptions today in the Islamic Ummah with regards to how a Muslim man, a mu'min should treat his wife. Unfortunately, a lot of cultures and misconceptions are attributed because of us through times they get attached to our religion and we need to learn to separate certain things because unfortunately others if they want to look for faults to point in generalizing that Islam is bad, we want to prove them wrong. We want to say listen, you for example, you state that Islam is nothing but a religion of violence and hatred. We say the opposite and we prove it. Also with regards to Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa alihi wasallam as a married man, what was his mannerisms? How did he treat Sayyidah Khadija alaihi salam as a man? What did he expect from her as a wife? In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And peace be upon Muhammad and his good people. And peace be upon Muhammad and his followers. And peace be upon Muhammad and his followers. And peace be upon Muhammad and his followers. Of course there is no misconception as far as the treatment of a husband. You say there is no misconception of who, there isn't at all any misconception as far as treating the treatment of husband and wife. How the husband should treat the wife or how the wife should treat the husband. It's very clear. If there are things which go wrong or individuals misbehave, then that's a different issue. But as far as the duties and conduct of the husband towards the wife, treatment of the husband towards the wife and wife towards the husband, it's very clear. Islam stresses a lot on this issue. The issue of treatment and good behavior towards one another between the husband and the wife. It stresses on forgiveness between them. If one urns or makes a mistake or behaves in a certain manner which is not desirable, then the other party should forgive and forgo and forget to help make life happy between them. Which is, as I said, achieved through forgiveness. As far as the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, is concerned and his marriage with the Sayyid al-Khadeegah, Alaihi As-Salam, it is very clear that they had a very happy life together. And in fact, the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, was known for his good manners, for his honesty and truthfulness. And indeed, Sayyid al-Khadeegah is well known that addresses the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam before marriage. She says, I decide to marry you for your honor, for your truthfulness, for your honesty and for your good manners. So the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was renowned for his manners, for his good manners and renowned for his honesty and truthfulness. Apart from the fact that his status was good in the sense that he was from the tribe of Ben-i Hashem, which was highly honored amongst Quraish. And his father was Abdullah, was highly respected. His grandfather, Abdul-Muttalib, he was the head of, if you like, Ben-i Hashem at his time. He was the chief of the tribe. So apart from this status, the manners and conduct of this particular individual amongst the clan of Ben-i Hashem, that is, Muhammad, the son of Abdullah, was outstanding. And Sayyid al-Khdeej, alaihi salam, said that it's because of these qualities, these traits, I want to marry. As a married man, the Holy Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, if I could see him today with my own eyes, what would I expect? Would I expect a man that would go home and demand his wife to have the food ready on the table? Would I see a man that expect his wife to have everything clean and her to listen and obey him without questioning? Or would I see a man that actually doesn't, how can I put it in words, that does not expect all these things from his wife? That he would actually acknowledge that whatever his wife would do for him, she would do it not because of obligation, but because of the love and respect for him. Do you understand what I'm trying to say? I just wanted to exploit the idea of marriage. How can we today benefit from it? Because I see as well in our communities that we may not necessarily be picking up these teachings from our home. No, generally a lot of people do pick up on the teachings of the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. There may be minorative cases where things like this may happen, but certainly it's not the duty of the wife to do the things that you mentioned. And the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, has stressed and he used to help with all the duties and help his wife with whatever was necessary to be done. So there was no expectation that the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, did towards his wife, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. And because of, he continued to behave in the same manner that he was famous for. He was renowned for his good manners, for truthful and honesty, and he continued in that way. And we don't have any report to say that he acted in the country. So, yes, they, Saita Khadija knew who he was, given the conducts and given what she had heard about him. We'll come into that, inshallah, later on, in details as to what she'd heard about him. And why, there were a lot of, if you like, notable individuals seeking marriage, seeking her hands in marriage, Saita Khadija's hands, but she used to refuse. And whereas in this case, in the case of the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, who, if you like, in terms of wealth, he didn't have a lot of wealth and he wasn't often. But despite that, she approached him and she sought marriage. And in previous episodes, we did talk about, she used different individuals. She used to send messages like the aunt of the Prophet, Saita Safiya, and others, to help facilitate this, arrange for this marriage. So she knew, she was talking about, and the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, continued in that manner. And he behaved according to the, he basically practiced what he preached, according to his teachings. And inshallah, we'll come into that. And the important thing is that this marriage continued until, if you like, when he was sent officially as a Prophet, and he announced his mission, or the mission of the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Ahsan, too. The concern, the reason why I wanted to stress this out is because it's a bit stressful how we have the best of examples. And it's crucial for us to always go back, always refer to Ahlul Bayt, Alai Mussalam, and our Holy Prophet with regards to how we can behave in society within friends, a family, how to behave with our enemies as well. And generally, I just wanted to touch this so we could derive some useful, basically at the end of the day, what I wanted to say is that from my personal observation is that a lot of problems within our communities can be solved if only we went back and learned from Ahlul Bayt, Alai Mussalam. So that's all what I had to say about that. And inshallah, we were talking about the early days of the mission of Rasulullah, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. And you've mentioned that in the beginning it was only Rasulullah, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, Amirul-Mu'mineen, and Sayyidah Khadija, Alai Mussalam. And who followed afterwards? Who embraced Islam after, in the beginning, in the early stages, before the declaration of the Prophethood? Who was with the Holy Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam? Well, when the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, was sent, he met Jibrail, Alai Mussalam, and he made a declaration. Yes, the people who believed in him was Sayyidah Khadija, Alai Mussalam, and Imam Ali, Alai Mussalam. And this went on for a long time. For a long time, it's probably for about three years. But there are a number of points which need to be addressed. And, of course, there are, if you like, misconceptions here, in the sense that when the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, met Archangel Jibrail in Ngar Haram, he was confused, he was scared, and things like this. Of course, all of these are not correct. And before, as part of the marriage of the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, she knew that he would be a Prophet, as I mentioned in the previous episode, that on the first day of their marriage, or during the marriage ceremony indeed, she announced that she is giving her entire wealth and property to the Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. And this was at the age of 25, so this was about 15 years before they start, before the mission of Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. So she knew what she was doing. And she did say to him on the first day, after the marriage, that when you are, if you like, officially declared as a Prophet, when the Prophet comes to you, I would like you to remember one thing and that is to pray for me. And I hope that you would not forget, which the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, of course I would not forget, and I will do that, and of course he did. He prayed for her and continued to pray for her long after her death, even to the last days of his life. So she knew that he is going to be a Prophet, and it was well known amongst the people in the know, if you like, the people who were after these things, that he would be a Prophet, Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. And indeed, we have Christian and Jewish scholars who were either in Medina or Mecca, and they knew, they have said to various individuals, whether Abd al-Muttalib, whether Abu Talib, the uncle of the Prophet, or what they say, the Khadija, and various others, they have pointed out that this young man will be a Prophet of this nation, of these people, of the time, of the end of the time. It was well known, and he, say the Khadija, knew that. In fact, we have reports that even before her marriage to the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, so you're talking about in his teens or probably early 20s, because he was 25 when they were both 25 when they married, we have reports that Waraq bin Naufal, the cousin of Sayyid al-Khadija, he was an old cousin, and he was Christian scholar. He was following the religion of, at least according to the Shari'a and the teachings of Jesus, Alaihi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. And he used to tell Sayyid al-Khadija that this young man is going to be a Prophet. In fact, in one report it says that this is the man we've been waiting for. We meaning the scholars at least, if not the Jews and scholars who had come, the Jews and Christians who had come and gathered. In fact, we have reports that the Jews came like hundreds years before. They came to Mecca and Medina in search of and waiting for the Prophet, the forthcoming Prophet. They knew they had it in their books and they had it in their works. And so they've been waiting for him. And when they saw him as a young man, they spotted him and they said he is going to be a Prophet. It happened in Mecca, it happened in Medina. It happened in the Levant, in the Sham, when Jewish or Christian scholars saw him when he was on a business trip with his uncle Abu Talib, Alaihi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. When they saw the Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, they said this guy is going to be a Prophet. This young man is going to be a Prophet. The point I want to say is that when everyone else knew, at least the people in the north, the Jewish and Christian scholars, he would certainly know that he is going to be a Prophet. And of course I'd chosen some verses from the Quran that basically explains and highlights the tradition, like the system, how it works. Allah SWT says in general, it says that when this is ayah number 81 of Surah Al-Imran, Surah number three, ayah 81, when Allah takes the covenant, he made covenants with the prophets that he dispatched. He says, I give you the book and wisdom, or I give you a book and wisdom. And as much as when another Prophet comes, you will endorse him, you will support him, you will believe in him and support him. So the system works like this, is that one Prophet will tell his people that there will be another Prophet coming, these are his qualities, these are his signs. And Allah took a promise from the prophets that when a new Prophet comes and if you're alive, you should support him, you should believe in him. And he took that promise and they agreed according to this ayah. So that when a new Prophet comes, you believe in him and you support him, and do you agree to that? And they said, we do agree. So this is a general principle if you like, as far as the prophets are concerned. So in the case of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, again that is mentioned to the, according to the ayah of the Quran, this one is Surah Al-Amaran, ayah 187. It says, According to the ayah of the Quran, this one is Surah Al-Amaran, ayah 187. It says, That Allah made a covenant with the people of the book that you must make it known to the masses, to the people. And you may not hide it, but unfortunately, but they cast it behind their backs. So they were aware that this Prophet Muhammad is going to come. It was well known to them, the signs and the qualities and the marks and so on. In Surah Al-Baqarah, ayah 146, The people of the book, those who have been given the book, they recognize him just as they recognize their sons. But a group of them, they will surely conceal the truth while they know what they're doing. They know the truth. So, in the case of the Prophet Muhammad, the Jewish scholars, the Christian scholars in Mecca, Madinah, they identified him, they spotted him, and they did say to his relatives, to Abu Talib, to Sayda Khadija, to Abdul Muttalib, that he will be a Prophet. Obviously, Abu Talib, alaihi salam, already knew. He didn't need anyone to tell him, correct? No, the point is that it was wider than just Abu Talib knowing. The point is that other scholars from other religions, at that time, they also knew. They recognized the signs with the physical? They did say that he's going to be the Prophet. The point I'm talking about is that if all around him knew, surely he knows too. And the whole point is that this issue that he was, unfortunately, we have it in, if you like, so many references that he was scared. He wanted to commit suicide, and he wasn't sure. He went to Sayda Khadija, his wife, alaihi salam, and he told her, and then she went and asked her cousin, is this the case? Is this true? So, this is completely wrong, really. So, with regard to the incident of the cave, what happened in the cave? That's my understanding. We're trying to get to that. What's been said about what happened in the cave when the Archangel Gabriel, alaihi salam, revealed basically the commandment from Allah, now, before we go into the event of the cave, I just wanted to understand what's so unique about caves? Because throughout time, there's all sorts of, lots of prophets, alaihi salam, peace be upon them, that always seek a cave. Is it because a cave provides shelter about the form of security? Because they want that loneliness, solitude. They like the solitude when it comes to worshipping Allah, what is it so unique about caves that a lot of prophets, peace be upon them, we've heard from narrations that they may be worshipping Allah in caves, spending time in caves. Well, as you mentioned, it's the solitude and the seclusion. They want to concentrate on prayer and so on and so forth. If I may just continue with the verses from the Qur'an, which address the issue of the people knowing the forthcoming prophet. We have another verse in the Qur'an. For example, again, verse number 7, ayah 157, sorry, surah number 7, ayah 157, الذين يتبعون الرسول النبي الأمي, الذين يجدونه مكتوبا عنده في التوراة والإنجيل. Those who follow the messenger, they make a prophet whom they found mentioned or written down in their works, in their books in the Torah and the Injil. So, it is clear Allah has mentioned this, and of course it is mentioned although there have been changes made and so on. Changes to the scriptures. Yeah, to the scriptures. That's why I can't find it. You can find the traces. They translate it as the comforter, for example, or the pericletus. What do you mean, sorry, can you clarify? That the comforter will come. Jesus says that I must go so that the comforter will come. The comforter is the Prophet Muhammad SAW. We have another verse in the Quran. It's Surah 61, ayah 6, which says it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's it's So, the point is it was mentioned and it was made clear beforehand that the Prophet Muhammad will come and Jewish scholars and Christian scholars knew that and amongst that also other people. As I said, the fact that Sayyeda Khadija, sorry, as I mentioned earlier, Waraq bin Naufal, the cousin, the old cousin of Sayyeda Khadija, well before her marriage to Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu alayhi wa ala, said that he will be a Prophet. Muhammad will be a Prophet because, if you like, at that time Muhammad was working with her on her trade, on her business, trading with Sham in Syria. So he called the attention of Waraq bin Naufal and Waraq bin Naufal advised Sayyeda Khadija, informed Sayyeda Khadija about this. So it was well known if everyone else knew then he would know it. So we've made it void basically that what they claim that the Holy Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa ala was a man living an ordinary life and one day out of the blue sky Archangel comes and tells him, oh from now on you're a Prophet and this is void because clearly the Holy Quran states that Jews, Ahlul Kitab, Christians and Jews have been warned from before. And the scholars had, they were very clear they knew that this, because it's their work they are investigating and teaching and so on, the Jewish and Christian scholars at that time knew very well that about the Prophet Muhammad, forthcoming Prophet. Okay, it would also be very interesting to see the different angles that school of thoughts in Islam have regarding their personality and the figure of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa alayhi wa sallam with regards, for example, one of the very famous ones between the two main school of thoughts Ahlu Sunnah and Nashi'a is regarding Isma infallibility that inshallah would like to cover regarding what is infallibility and why do the Holy Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam need to be infallible. Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam put in charge of the Prophet from the time of his meaning the greatest of his Malaika, and he was with him all the time day and night and he used to show him the good manners.


If you want to be somebody who is able to transmute this energy, you don't want to release it, you want to transmute it. The transmutation of that energy means you actually pull up that Shakti into the heart area and you release it outward as a force of love, meaning that instead of that Shakti being in the lower chakras where they have a different function, let's say a function of pleasure, a function of reproduction, that force gets pulled up and it gets transmuted into a larger unity consciousness, love energy flowing outward to all.


The people-pleasing aspect of the people-pleasing defense mechanism is so heavily ingrained because it's whether it's looking to other people for approval or looking up to other people and Covering over things like not saying something When there's a part of you that knows you should speak something, but you don't want to say it Because you don't want to rock the boat Just kind of want to smooth everything over It's very insidious because it's so subtle and in this culture and many cultures around the world It's heavily reinforced. It's being wonderful. You know like we're raised to be people-pleasers You know to please our parents to please our relatives to please our employer lawyers To please our spouses to please our children, you know, it's like oh, that's good. Please. Please please away and meanwhile People with cancer heart attacks all these underlying subconscious currents of conflict that are not coming to the surface Are eating away or taking away from our full experience of how life can truly be if we would raise those up and actually Like the John Mayer song say what you need to say So I think it for me. That's why we have it as one of our two guidelines We want people to to speak what's going on in their awareness and not try to dance around the issues and You know, it's like the Bible said let your yay be yay and your navy nay When you are so layered with people pleasing It's hard to let your yeses be yes and your no be no You may say yes to many Invitations and requests and then at some point go what have I just agreed to I've just planned my whole week And I'm I just want to rest and I've just said yes. Yes. Yes all these things. Some of you saw the Jim Carrey movie Yes, man where he just He's so no he's so closed down to everything that he goes to a seminar and they tell him to Basically say yes Say yes to everything and he then has to go through a discernment and realize that saying yes to everything Can be people pleasing as well in a reverse kind of a way And we have to learn how to discern and let the spirit give us our yeses and no's So we can feel freed up and comfortable So The people pleasing aspect that the layers come on really really thick and to the point where You know, it just freezes you up It doesn't unlock those unconscious Thoughts of beliefs if you're always just trying to please other people. That's how the ego made this world it literally Packed down all this unconscious guilt and then it peopled the world from this unconscious guilt and when you simply just They try to acknowledge and try to run things on the surface in a smooth way without getting at what's underneath Then you never really come to true healing You may continue pleasing for 20 30 40 50 years Without really coming to a vibrant experience of what truly healing really is if you've never given yourself the opportunity to Start saying here's what I'm feeling like when I grew up in my family growing up We never talked about feelings never never never It's like the family therapist John Bradshaw some of you might have heard of he made that joke one time He's got his family life. You see it was like grab it. There's a feeling loose in the living room You know, it's just you know, there's just off limits You don't you could talk about the weather you could talk about the sports scores. You could talk about Who broke up with who who's dating who and everything but don't talk about the feelings and It may have been spoken in your family's or it may have been just an unspoken Mom and dad never talked about their feelings mom and dad don't even express affection And then, you know, you internalize that it's just reinforced that this is the way relationships are And you don't talk about feelings whereas in the course of miracles Jesus is saying well it's important to acknowledge your feelings because Acknowledge your perceptions and your feelings because they are in rows into what's underneath the feelings Namely your thoughts and your beliefs that if you're not even acknowledging your feelings How are you going to get a touch and acknowledge the thoughts and beliefs that are underneath that? So like for example, when I go around the world when I'm like in South America I will meet people at course groups and I would basically just say come to horse and miracles gathering healing gathering, but when I first went to Argentina, I'd say it was it was about It was up in the upper 90s percent of the people that came to my gatherings were women And then when I went to Columbia, it was yeah, 90 95 percent women And it's just it's not a male female thing This awakening at all, but it's just sexual stereotypes macho the macho man is a as a concept And the macho man is strong and silent And the macho man never shows emotion And the macho man is is going to be on for a slow ride on a spiritual awakening for because of those constructs You know holding in emotions strong and silent like the John Wayne I think it doesn't go over well and when the spirit has can't help you access those deeper realms of what lies beneath what's underneath so oftentimes The women in the course groups would find each other to study the course together because They wanted healing and they they weren't able to do it They would try with their partners, but the partners sometimes would say Don't talk about God Don't talk about spirit. Don't talk about emotions Just clean the floor Or you know, whatever and there was no connection there So they would have to find other women who were similarly Into this you know into going deeper into the emotions and then beyond Down beneath the emotions and that's just how it works. That's how holy relationship develops You you go and you gravitate towards that which will help you Go through this And then when I would they would come to me and they would say are there any Spiritual men on the planet and I'd say oh, I meet lots of them and they get their books out where I want names addresses I will go anywhere You know because they want a sense of relationship, but they want a sense of openness honesty Emotions emotional openness. It's all Very very important Even women who who have left Under extreme economic profession Pressure down there like some of the industrialized nations. It's it's much more of an open uh economy in terms of equal opportunity and so forth so they can Make those choices, but I've seen some very courageous choices of Of women down in South America that were seemingly very dependent On a husband or a partner for Finances, but they just start following holy spirits and the spirits like come on we're going on a journey of awakening And they've had to take some major leaps what the world would call You know to really follow their heart and really open themselves up And eventually when they do it changes their perception of the world and they they draw They draw enlightened or men or they draw healing Witnesses men and women and children Into their awareness as their perception Changes so it's all about releasing the beliefs and changing the perception of the world not about staying locked into these various kind of concepts and roles And and it's beautiful. I really have to say I really enjoyed watching Those take the steps. I mean I can just offer and suggest things I can Give teachings and offer inspiration and everything but everybody's got to actually see it for themselves And and take those steps And it's quite miraculous when they do they just tears of gratitude I one time went to to collie columbia And I spoke with a group of mostly women for two weeks And then at the end of those two weeks with the group of women I said is there anything that's on your heart that you really want to express to me? What's the what's the if you could have anything in the world? What is it that would be most important that's on your heart if you want to speak to me about and the women said We would want a deep connection a deep spiritual connection with our partners More than anything else we can think of we want a deep spiritual connection with our partners. That's what we want And so I said all right. Where are your partners? They weren't there at the time They said well, they're into science and they're into They don't want to hear about god or jesus or holy spirit. They're not they're into like science They're excited about science and they and the women said we don't relate very well So I said, okay, well I happen to have an advanced copy of a movie from the united states Well, what the bleep Do we know This is when it first came out. I was on a television show in california. They gave me an advanced copy. It wasn't even in production yet So I said I've got a very helpful movie I want you to invite all your boyfriends and your husbands To come to a theater. They said, okay, we'll rent the collie columbia zoo has a theater in it We'll we'll use the theater there We'll get all of our boyfriends partners husbands That we really want to have this deep spiritual connection with and we'll invite them to come to see a movie with us They probably come they they enjoy going to movies So they brought them all in there a big theater full of men and women all partnered up in there and Before that too. I said it's not in espanol I said I need an eminent scientist knowing the translation for for this movie was going to take a lot of science terms and quantum and so forth So one of the main organizers of all the women in the course of miracles with many course of miracles groups down there Her husband was an eminent scientist police spirit always gives you whatever you need So he comes in there and he's They put on headsets The couples all put on their headsets the movie to show the movie We got the eminent scientist back in the back room watching the movie and translating Simultaneously for all of the men and women. What the believe do we know in this is how the Holy Spirit works just whatever I seem to need I just it comes there So we watched the movie And the movie ends and I come out on the stage And I start to get some full spirit commentary, but I do it all in quantum I don't do any of it in course of miracles. The women have been with me for two weeks I give the whole talk 20-25 minutes in quantum After the men have seen the movie they've heard the translation simultaneously and they've heard me speak the whole thing in quantum They are lit up.  They're smiling. They're laughing. They're like, yeah. Yeah, yeah Then they turn to their partners and go This is this this is this guy. This is what it's all about. This guy knows what he's talking about I'm telling you this is really and they're all excited and everything and the women are going Claro, claro. Yes. Yes. Yes. We've been with him for two weeks We brought you here to hear him speak it in quantum And so you could see that what we're all about is this love and connection. This is what we want This is what it's all about And this is what we desire more than anything else in our life. It's not important to us and just the looks on these couple's faces is they're like Like it was like Again, the Holy Spirit keeps the content the same By changing the form we simply let the Holy Spirit re-translate through Quantums science terms everything that I've been talking about for two weeks with the women Well, talk about a happy group Boy to be a fly on the wall in the bedrooms That night But all I know is is I just stood there at the door as they were going and I was getting hugged and hugged and hugged from all the macho men and kissed and kissed and kissed by a row of like 30 women because That's what they wanted the most people want Connection people want to feel loved and connected and they and they Sometimes don't have the language because of the the constructs that they've identified with They just don't have the language to connect in that way And yet this was a perfect example about how the Holy Spirit is just there to heal And other times I mean I went to Columbia one time and I showed Jim Carrey's movie eternal sunshine of the spotless mind And again in the context of healing relationships and letting go of old tapes playing and old critical patterns and seeing the huge potential In healing and relationships. There's an enormous potential Of course the miracles I think is one of the the best Spiritual pathways that incorporate the use of relationships as mirroring And reflecting back to you what's going on in your unconscious mind A lot of spiritual pathways are very heavy in contemplation or meditation And involve more of a sense of isolating But the but the course is saying no we can actually do this Through through relationships and it can be a fast track


Only with icons, Zaza Gabor lived an unapologetically lavish life full of glitz and glamour. While her acting appearances in classics like Moulin Rouge often took a backseat to her buzzy personal exploits, Zaza still occupied some of the most exceptional estates worldwide. From her palm spring party pad turned pink Barbie Dreamhouse all the way to Bella Manchin where she spent her final decades, join me as we tour a few of Zaza's fabulous former home and get a peek into her glittering world. You can't talk iconic homes without an equally fabulous owner. Born in Budapest in 1917, Zaza Gabor and her two sisters were groomed for the spotlight from an early age. The striking trio fled to the US during World War II and by the 1950s became bonafide socialite sensations. Known for acting, marrying well and witty banter, Zaza once famously said, I am a marvelous housekeeper every time I leave a man I keep his house. Early in her career, Gabor landed small movie roles in films like Lovely to Look at and Were Not Married. Her first major role came in the 1952 film Moulin Rouge. Though her acting talent was questioned by critics, her European style and personality attracted attention. In 1942, Gabor married her first husband, Hotel Magnate, on Rad Hilton. During their marriage, she claimed to have suffered abuse. Her only child, daughter Francesca Hilton, was born in 1947 shortly before their divorce. Francesca and Zaza often feuded over the years. Two of Zaza's most well-known husbands were actor George Sanders and socialite Herbert Hutner. She once credited Hutner with bailing her out of financial ruin. By the 1970s, Gabor made frequent TV appearances rather than seeking film roles. She was often tapped as a talk show guest, game show panelist or reality show participant where she drew on her quick wit and feisty charm. She penned several autobiographies documenting her colorful past. In her personal life, family and money issues plagued Zaza for decades. By the 2000s, she faced major health problems too. In 2002, she was seriously injured in a car accident, leaving her partially paralyzed and reliant on a wheelchair. A stroke in 2005 further debilitated her. In 2010 and 2011, Gabor underwent surgeries to replace her hip and amputate her leg. She spent her final years cared for by her ninth husband, Frederick Prince Von on Halt, at their Bel Air home. After years of illness, Zaza Gabor died in 2016 at age 99. In 1964, this sprawling Palm Springs estate was custom-built for, you guessed it, Zaza's equally fabulous sister, Magda. Husband number four, Tony Goluchi, commissioned the desert retreat from Magda who lived here over 30 years. Then after Magda's passing in 1997, her sister Zaza herself moved in and occupied the pad until her death in 2016. Perched atop a hill in the sought-after neighborhood of Little Tuscany, this place boasts insane 360 views. The home's bright, pep-to-pink exterior pops against the surrounding desertscape, but the real vibrant punch lives inside where almost every inch embraces bold maximalism. I'm talking mirrored walls, shimmering chandeliers, and original furnishings that Zaza handpicked. In the entryway, dark hand-carved double doors bring the Hollywood glam mood. A vast, open concept living dining space steals the show thanks to a twinkling chandelier, grand piano, and mirrored walls for miles reflecting views. The kitchen turns up the heat with its gold-ceiling, two-toned cabinets and complete Viking appliances. An extra glitzy touch, the original Hungarian rotisserie from the sister's era. I can just envision Zaza hosting her fabulous friends around that table. Each of the three guest bedrooms channel splashy signature style, but the true showstopper is the master suite. Think custom botanical wallpaper, gold accents, makeup station, and cozy lounge, perfect for curling up with caviar, champagne, and secrets from the stars. An attached spa bath with vanity, shower, and luxe soaking tub completes this wink. Outside, the party continues poolside, thanks to the bright blue mosaic tiles and a bubbling spa perfectly integrated into the backyard terraces. Sip Vino on the veranda as the sun dips behind desert mountains for that cinematic glow. Now asking $3.8 million, this color-saturated California dream home once owned by Zaza could be yours. What would a legendary tour be without a stop in Bel Air? While Zaza owns homes scattered worldwide in epic estate here anchored her for over decades. Scooped up for around $250K back in 1973, this stately French style property would run our girl over $23 million these days. Originally built in 1955 for none other than billionaire businessman Howard Hughes, rumor even has it that King himself, Elvis Presley, occupied this pad back in his early Hollywood days. And on one, private gated acre, this mustard-hued manor spends over 6,400 square feet across two levels pure old-world glamour. Out front, a U-shaped drive and sparkling fountain lead to elegant arched entryways. Inside soaring ceilings, crown moldings, and antique chandeliers give the formal dining and living rooms a timeless charm. But upstairs is where the real star-studded fun happened. Zaza transformed Howard's original bachelor pad blueprint, adding an entertainer's dream second level with a wet bar, dance floor, and jetliner views. The resort-style backyard saw plenty of splashy pool parties too, thanks to a sprawling brick patio, diving pool, and plenty of lush greenery. Volunteers are outdated, Zaza embraces vintage spirit with touches like antique fireplaces and Howard's quirky, custom-door latches designed to confuse intruders. Zaza occupied her Bella residence until passing at age 99 in late 2016. The next year, it sold for around $10.5 million to developers. As Zaza always said, one lifetime is not enough, but perhaps in the next chapter, her iconic Hollywood pedigree property could seem new-like. Now that we're wrapping up our tour of Zaza Gabor's marvelous homes before you go, what is your dream home feature? Mured walls, champagne cellars, and secret passageways like Ms. Gabor, or maybe a sprawling spa bathroom like at her pink palace? Let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow me on Instagram to chat. I'm Kara, the Vampire Slayer, and I'll see you all next time. Bye! Prepare to step back in time to the glorious era of old Hollywood where beauty, talent, and elegance defined an entire generation of actresses. In this mesmerizing journey, we're going to explore the captivating lives and extraordinary homes of five iconic stars, delving into every exquisite detail from the interior to the exteriors. Buckle up for a tour of these timeless abodes, each with a story as enchanting as the stars themselves. We're going to kick things off with Marilyn Monroe and her iconic bungalow. Our first stop is Marilyn's enchanting world, the quintessential Hollywood icon. Nostled in the heart of Renwood, Los Angeles, Marilyn once owned a cozy bungalow, which was a vision of classic glamour and elegance. Step inside to discover the soft, muted colors, vintage Hollywood memorabilia, and elegant furnishings that adorned her living space. The bedroom, where Marilyn found peace, is an intimate space that tells a story of vulnerability and charm. In 1962, Marilyn Monroe acquired the 1929 Spanish colonial hacienda for $77,500. Imagine that. Houses were actually that price. Anyways, this was shortly after her divorce from playwright Arthur Miller. Despite having resided in an impressive total of 43 residents throughout her life, this was the very first property that she personally purchased. The allure of this residence, a four bedroom, three bathroom abode, is clear. It was famously referred to by movie producer and neighboring resident Rodney Lieber as one of the most renowned houses in the world in the LA Times. Situated on half an acre within the renowned Brentwood neighborhood, the property features a generous swimming pool and a thriving citrus orchard. Tragically, it was also the location where Monroe was discovered deceased at the age of 36, six months after she had moved in due to an overdose of sleeping pills. Next, we'll visit the timeless beauty Audrey Hepburn, celebrated for her grace and style. The actress called a chic apartment in New York City, her home, which was an elegant space that definitely mirrored her sophistication and love for simplicity. As we explore this charming abode, you'll witness the delicate balance of art and functionality in her decor. The living room bathed in soft, natural light evokes a sense of serenity. Her love for plants and vibrant yet understated accents show Audrey's refined taste. This apartment tells the story of a woman who was the embodiment of beauty and grace both in her on-screen and off-screen life. Her iconic brownstone from the hit Breakfast to Tiffany's is also an actual home in New York City. Tucked away in New York City's Upper East Side, this brownstone is picturesque. Its cream, Italian-style exterior trimmed appropriately in Tiffany blue. Originally designed in 1866 by John Sexton, the building, which appears in the 1961 film, as a series of separate units, was renovated into a duplex in 1947, spanning over 4,465 square feet. This brownstone spreads its five bedrooms and four baths over a staggering five stories. Inside the home is the embodiment of a New York glamour. Gold accents and mini chandeliers throughout the home are positioned alongside sumptuous white couches and fireplaces for an old world feel. Our journey now takes us to the lavish villa of Elizabeth Taylor and Beverly Hills. This extraordinary residence was a testament to her opulent lifestyle and charm. As we stroll through the meticulously landscaped gardens, we'll feel the grandeur of this estate. The Mediterranean-inspired architecture with its ornate details and sprawling rooms captures the essence of her larger-than-life personality. Elizabeth lived in many homes, but I'm sure you would too if you were married eight times. This gated estate in the hills she shared with her second husband, Michael Welding, who was purchased by the couple in 1954, and they proceeded to raise their two sons here until their ultimate divorce. The 1952-built home sat on two acres of land with six beds and seven baths inside, as well as sweeping views of downtown LA, the Pacific Ocean, and the valley below. The mansion covered over 7,700 square feet, featuring a large car park, open patio, fountain courtyard, four fireplaces, art studio atrium, maid quarters, and much more. Our next destination is the stunning home of Ava Gardner, tucked away in the lush hills of Nichols Canyon, LA. This oasis was a retreat from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, a tranquil haven for Ava. Each room in this home is a work of art, telling the story of an extraordinary woman who found solace in the simplicity and tranquility of her home. In 1948, following the dissolution of Ava's first two brief marriages to Mickey Rooney and fan leader Artie Shaw, and before she went on to marry Frank Sinatra in 1951, the stunning actress decided to put down some roots in this home in LA's Nichols Canyon. The house she bought for herself was a simple stucco cottage, set up on a high and sunny rocky slope. While modestly decorated evidently by the actress herself, it seems to hold some of the actual woman who dwelled somewhere within one of Hollywood's famous, maybe even notorious love goddesses. Our final destination is the enigmatic mansion of Greta Garbo, situated in the heart of Beverly Hills. Greta's mysterious allure is mirrored in the elegant architecture and exquisite interior of her home. The inside spaces, adorned with antique furniture and rare art pieces, evoke a sense of timeless charm since her arrival in Hollywood in 1925, Greta frequently moved between various rented residences. As the story goes, around 1937 coinciding with the release of the costume drama Camille, the Swedish board actress temporarily settled into a newly constructed Beverly Hills home with her recently divorced friend and rumored boyfriend, Lill Pold Stokowski. Stokowski, the British orchestra conductor with distinctive white hair, was renowned for pioneering designer jeans and being the father to Anderson Cooper. According to most accounts, Garbo had already relocated to another rented house by the time Ninochka hit theaters in 1939. This dwelling features a total of five and possibly six bedrooms, along with five bathrooms and a powder room, spread across its three storeys, encompassing almost 4,700 square feet. Designed to make the most of the canyon-framed view of the downtown skyline, the residents boasts two fireplaces, one of them located in the main floor guest bedrooms. Additionally, three balconies offer splendid views, including one of the primary bedroom and another you can access from an en suite office bedroom, situated beneath a private staircase leading from the street level to car garage. As we wrap up this special journey of the one-time homes of these old Hollywood stars, we can see the legacy they left behind. These houses are not just structures. They are the reminder of an era of timeless beauty, elegance, and charm, where legends of the silver screen found their own personal havens. Each home carries the stories enchanting as the stars who once graced them. Did you have a favorite old Hollywood pan? Let me know in the comments below. Don't forget to hit subscribe and turn on those notifications so you never miss a video. I'll see you all next time. Bye!


These are you guys. I'll be back to another one. If you're new to the channel, I'm Goldpony under new car truck SUV reviews on YouTube. And today we are in the brand new 2023 Jeep Cherokee courtesy of Stetlur Dodge Jeep Ram in York PA for more information on their inventory. Please feel free to check out the link in the description box below. And so we are in this one today because there are actually massive changes for the 2023 model year. This is still very off-road capable SUV, believe it or not. We'll be covering a little bit of that in the video, but the other thing is production, according to Jeep, will be ending late 2023. So more than likely there's gonna be a 2024 model year and then that'll be it for the Cherokee. So if you want one, now's a great time to be looking at one. So ultimately in this video, we will be testing out and going over everything about this one from acceleration to braking, steering field, ride quality, sound system, exhaust clip, all that fun stuff. So having said all of that, what do you guys say? Let's just go ahead and jump right into it. And as always, let's start with pricing it. So essentially one of the major changes for 2023, there are now only two trim levels down from eight. So the two trim levels that we now have for the Cherokee are going to be the Altitude Luxe, which is the one we are in today, starting at $37,695. Then you got the Trailhawk going for $41,295. But with those two trim levels, there are also two different power plants available for the Cherokee. First one is gonna belong to the Altitude Luxe. Powering this beast is a 2.4 liter direct injected inline four cylinder, putting out 180 horsepower at 6,400 RPM, 170 pound feet of torque, sent to all four wheels. This does come stated with four wheel drive through a nine speed automatic. MPG numbers then coming in at 21 in the city, 29 on the highway, taking regular unleaded fuel. But then there is that other power plant that is gonna come on the Trailhawk. That one is powered by a two liter turbo charged inline four cylinder, 270 horsepower, 295 pound feet of torque, sent to all four wheels, yet again through a nine speed automatic. With MPG numbers coming in at 20 in the city, 26 on the highway. But again, taking regular unleaded fuel, saving a little bit of money there. But soon enough before we do any kind of fun acceleration test here in our Cherokee, I wanted to mention to you guys the drive modes. There's a circular dial located directly in front of the shifter, those drive modes, and more towards off road drive modes, all terrain drive modes. They're gonna include automatic snow, sport, and then a sand and mud mode. So again, they can be adjusted through that circular dial, but they're gonna adjust things like the shift points, throttle response, attraction control settings, and then the torque distribution as well. So now that we've got all of that out of the way, what do you guys say? Let's go ahead and find a straightaway. Let's put the Cherokee here to the test, and let's see how quickly we can get this one here up speed. Let's screw it. Let's just do it here. Three, two, one. Yeeah! Oh my God! Loud! All right, it'll get the job done, guys. It'll get the job done. Not the quickest thing in the world. It's certainly loud when you really get on it. That was kind of cool, but yeah, not the quickest thing in the world, but that was fun. Anyways, to go along with that acceleration as always, braking is equally important. So upfront, you will find 13-inch ventilated front discs in the back, 12.6-inch solid rear discs. As far as this 60-zero stopping distance goes, as we are coming up to a red light right here, 124 feet from 60. That is pretty average for this segment, which is fine, honestly. A lot of times with the SUVs, they come in in the upper 120s. If not, 130s, like the Volkswagen Atlas, comes in at 139 feet. So 124 is perfectly fine. And since there's really nobody behind me, let me just hit the brakes. Whoa, that's a firm braking feel. I like that. So a lot of times with SUVs, you're gonna get softer braking feels. They're gonna be kind of a motionless, but with firm braking feels, it does instantly bring you to a stop. So if you've got kids in the back, in my opinion, that is something you definitely want because you don't wanna hit the person in front of you. So 124 feet is plenty fine. The braking feel is on the firm side. I love it. Then touching on suspension and handling, a four-wheel independent suspension will come standard, front and rear stabilizer bars. But if you were to go with that trailhawk, you're also gonna get an off-road raised suspension to go along with that. And a locking rear differential as well. So overall, since we don't have that trailhawk, as far as ride quality goes, it's actually been perfectly fine in my short test drive here today. So definitely no issues there. As far as steering feel goes, it does tend to lean on the looser side of things, but that is to be expected, typically in most SUVs. So it's not gonna bother me for buying this specific car, but maybe if they decide to reinvent the Cherokee way down the line, they could put a sport driving mode with a heavier steering feel or something like that. But it's not bad. I don't mind it too much. But as far as cabin noise goes, we're going 40 miles per hour. There is a little bit of road noise, not a whole lot of wind noise whatsoever coming into the cabin. But you can definitely tell there is some road noise here. And touching on visibility, I could see 100% perfectly fine out my rear view mirror there. So definitely not gonna have any issues there. But you actually also get rain-sensing windshield wafers that come standard on both trim levels. So I like that. That's gonna assist with four visibility. And essentially what that is is whenever the Cherokee detects any kind of mist or rainfall, it's gonna automatically turn on this windshield wipers for you. So it's just one less thing you gotta worry about kind of like automatic headlights. But that pretty much rounds out the performance segment of this review, guys. Let's now go ahead and take a look at the exterior of our brand new 2023 Jeep Cherokee. All right, so here she is you guys, the new 2023 Jeep Cherokee finished in granite crystal metallic. Is the exact name of our exterior color that we have on this one here today. As always, let's go ahead and start with where the Cherokees actually made. Taking a look at the VIN first character is the number one indicating that the Cherokee, at least for US customers, is built here in the United States. But let's go ahead and start up front on this one now. Signature Jeep front grille as expected. I like that it's finished in a black finish as well because back in the day there were chrome finishes and all kinds of different finishes actually.  But that also comes standard with the trailhawk. And I do want to mention, there are more body colored accents for the altitude lux that we have today. Cherokee is going to give you a lot more matte black accents on the lower portion of that front bumper. So a little differentiation there. You also get two red tow hooks if you were to go with that trailhawk edition. To the sides though, LED headlights do come standard with LED daytime running lights. You also get the automatic feature meaning when it starts to get dark in a night, headlights will turn on automatically for you there. And then just below, you actually do have LED fog lights coming standard on both trim levels. So that is pretty cool too. They look dang good down there. But that pretty much rounds out the front end of this one. Let's now go ahead and make our way to the side of the Cherokee. All right, so now since we are around to the side of this one, all the way to the top there, roof rails do come standard on both trim levels.  Brew privacy glass of course is going to come standard as well. Take a look at the side mirrors. They are body colored power adjustable side mirrors. They will be heated with integrated turd signals then as well. I like the Cherokee lettering found on the front doors to go along with all of that. Definitely a nice added touch there. Then take a look down to the wheel setup, 17 by seven inch gloss black alloys coming standard. But if you were to go with that trailhawk, you will get 17 by 7.5 inch alloys. So a little bit wider of a wheel setup there if you were to go with that trailhawk. But overall again, that pretty much rounds out the side profile. Let's now go ahead and make our way to the back. All right, something else says we are around to the back of this. When you guys could see that antenna found all the way to the top up on the rooftop. Just below that rear spoiler with an integrated brake light. Just below that rear window wiper. You do have LED tail lights. They look dang good back there. That does come standard for both trim levels of course. Got some four by four badging back there as well.  And then there is a single exhaust outlet that kind of tucked away on the driver side underneath there. So having said that, I do believe you guys know what we have to do next. As always here is that exhaust clip. It's open now since we're all around to the back of the Cherokee. When it comes to opening that rear tailgate, it is a power tailgate actually for both trim levels. So really impressed there. I like that. So there is a button on the key father or of course there's a button on the tailgate itself then as well. So but once opened up cargo capacity comes in at 25.8 cubic feet. If that was not enough space, of course the rear seats do fall down. There's a 60, 40 split bumping that up to 54.7 cubic feet. But there is a lot going on in that cargo area. There are chrome plated tie down anchors. Of course there are two grocery bag hooks found on both sides in the back there. So four total usually don't see that many. So I liked that. This is of course some cargo lighting. There is a 12 volt power outlet back there as well.  But just above that spare tire, I would imagine you could put plenty of stuff back there as well like an ice scraper or a tire inflator kit. So there's a good bit of inflow storage. There's a little bit more storage to the back corners there as well. And to actually open and close that once it is actually opened that rear tailgate there. There's actually a button not located on the lift gate itself or the tailgate itself but actually inside the cargo area. So if you're maybe shorter and you can't necessarily reach that tailgate, there's a button in the cargo area to open and close it. So that's pretty cool. I like that. Not the less tall people I guess out there but then making our way up to the rear legroom coming in at 40.3 inches. That's getting impressive on paper. So for reference, I'm an even six feet tall. This is how much space I have back there. Plenty of space for me. Rear center armrest with cup holders does come standard as well. Rear ventilation coming standard on both trim levels. There's charging ports back there. But to my surprise also a 115 volt power outlet which usually you don't always get on SUVs. So I like seeing that on both trim levels. So big fan of the rear seats and what they got going on back there. Then making our way up to the front seats, eight way power adjustable front seats with two way power lumbar does come standard.  If you were to go with the trail hawks a little differentiation there but both configurations, both trim levels are gonna be heated. So you got the heated seats all like that. So overall when it comes to seat comfort that was plenty fun. Honestly, really comfortable seats. Definitely not gonna have any issues taking this thing on a long road trip. Then taking a look at the steering wheel. It is tilt and telescoping of course. It is wrapped in leather, very smooth leather. I like that. I like the since 1941 kind of writing found on the bottom portion of the steering wheel as well. That is pretty darn cold. But anyways, now let's go ahead and make our way to the startup. Let me start by showing you guys the key here. You got your Jeep logo on the one side. When you flip it over lock unlocked the button to pop the rear tailgate and the times two button. That's gonna be a remote start but it is all keyless entry with a push button start. So all I'm going to do here is simply put my front of the brake and press that engine start button located just by the driver's right knee. And so once started up there is tachometer all the way to your left speedometer is on your right and there is a digital display front and center to control what is on that digital display. There are steering wheel mounting controls found on the left side of the steering wheel allowing you to toggle between different things like a digital speedometer. If you wanted it there's some tire pressure information it looks like some driving statistics trip A trip B you can disable that start stop system of course some radio information when you need your next oil change the list goes on. So pretty much everything you possibly want up there along with how many miles you have left until you hit empty as well. Then making our way to overall interior quality we have an optional panoramic moonroof today. We have a package option with us so both front and rear passengers have a view of the sky. That's pretty dang cool. Halogen interior lighting does come standard. There is an overhead sunglass holder up there as well. I like that. It looks like we got an auto dimming rear view mirror as well. Homelink controls found on the driver's side sun visor for up to three different garage doors. Just the front of the shifter you have a little bit of storage for your cell phone. There's a 12 volt power outlet, couple charging ports, a lecture mechanical parking brake right behind the shifter. You got your dual cup holders and within the center armrest you got a little bit like a two tier system a little bit of rubberized storage but then you also have a decent amount of storage in there a couple coin holders and a USB charging port yet again. Overall though on the interior quality side of things everything is kind of finished on the basic side at least when it comes to the doors and stuff like that. I do like the design to the door handles themselves though. That looks pretty darn cold but a lot of basic black plastic basically but anyways let's not go ahead and make our way to the infotainment screen here because this looks pretty darn cold. For one it's telling us that there is a wind advisory. So it's going to tell you that. So I'm just going to go ahead and exit out of that. You do a Bluetooth and audio streaming. There's Android auto Apple CarPlay factory navigation system as well. That pulled up for you guys here. You can check out your climate control settings up there if you wanted to and of course your radio information. So when it comes to the sound system of the Jeep Cherokee six speakers is going to come standard for both trim levels available. So having said that, I do believe you guys know what we have to do next. Let's go ahead and turn on the radio see what we got playing today and let's test out the clarity of this one. You can't get it easy. Dude that was good. There's a ton, a ton of bass going on in this sound system like clarity was decent as well. So honestly the sound system in the Cherokee is pretty dang good. I got to be honest. But anyways, last thing I wanted to mention to you guys on the infotainment screen of course is when you do put the Cherokee in reverse you will find a rear view camera coming standard across the board. It does take up the entire screen not the most high quality out there but I do like that it's there and as always that is going to lead us into safety. So to start front side side curtain airbags do come standard in the back.  I like that forward collision mitigation and some parking sensors actually as well. So overall when it comes to my final thoughts of the Cherokee still a very off-road capable SUV outside of the Wrangler. And I say it that way because for its class the Cherokee isn't supposed to be off-road capable but yet it is. So especially that trail hall condition but definitely like the seat comfort in my drive here today. Infotainment screen is very nice a lot being offered up there as well. As far as room for improvement goes not the very best fuel economy out there but then again Jeep isn't really known for fuel economy but it's also it's priced a little higher than its competitors as well. And so that is about it for this one you guys thank you so much for watching. Let me know what you guys think of the Cherokee in the comment section below. Feel free to follow me on social media at the bottom of the screen if you want to see what's coming next on the channel before it gets to YouTube. 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So today I'm going to show you how to make this delicious immune boosting tea that I've been drinking lately just because it's flu season and I want to stay healthy. So what's in this is basically some fresh ginger. We've got some fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a little bit of maple syrup just to sweeten it up. So I'm rocking Robin and I'm going to show you how to do it right after my chef joke. Okay, so here's chef joke number one. Why are tea leaves always grounded? Because they're always getting into hot water. Here's why ginger is so good for us. There are many benefits but here's just a few. First off it's anti-inflammatory. It also helps with our blood sugar regulation and it's a natural pain reliever. Now experts recommend not exceeding three to four grams a day so let's just keep it say like at a tablespoon. Don't exceed a tablespoon a day. Don't go crazy and also make sure you check with your doctor if you have any questions. So you want to peel your ginger.  I like to peel my ginger so I just take the knife and I will just cut off the edges or you can use the back of a spoon. Once the ginger is peeled then I like to just slice it into thin slices. Cutting it thin like this just gives it more surface area in which to impart the nutrients and the flavor into the tea and then we'll place that into our pot of water. Now let's check out the benefits of lemon. It's high in vitamin C. It supports your heart. It prevents kidney stones. It improves your digestion and a lot of other stuff. Don't forget to incorporate the lemon peel because there's many health benefits in that as well. It improves your bone health. It's detoxifying. It promotes weight loss. It just does so many things too many to mention here. You want to zest your lemon first before you juice it just makes it a lot easier to do that. Now we're ready to juice this puppy so go ahead and cut it in half and place it into a juicer and yes we're going to juice the whole lemon in this. I like to have this tea in the morning so you know once a day is plenty. Next we're adding some apple cider vinegar. Make sure you shake it a bit that way the mother gets mixed in really well. All right it's time to put this on the stove. I'm going to put it on low heat. Now I don't want you to freak out but we're going to put some raw garlic in this and it really has enough of its own health benefits to really warrant its use. I'm going to be using one clove here. That one clove really turned out to be three little ones but that's okay. Now go ahead and put it into a garlic press like we have here and smash it just like you would the like button if you're enjoying this video. So just smash that garlic right into the pot of water. Give that a stir and let it simmer for a good 10 minutes. When it's ready go ahead and pour it in a mug but do not use a strainer because we want those bits of garlic and the lemon zest to be in our drink. We're going to drink that. The last thing we're going to add is some maple syrup. A couple of teaspoons probably would be right. This is going to balance out the tartness from the ginger and the garlic and even the lemon. You can use honey or any other sweetener that you like. I think you're going to find this very tasty and hopefully it'll keep you nice and healthy during the winter season. If you want to try another immune boosting tea I've got one for you called my Flu Bomb. This is made with fresh turmeric, ginger and some cinnamon for a slightly different flavor. Click the link on the screen and it'll take you right to the video.  What do you get when a tea bag meditates? Serenity. Thanks for watching everybody and if you enjoyed the video don't forget to hit that subscribe button and leave me a comment. I always love to hear from you. I'll see you back here next week for another rockin recipe.