Letter to work-trade-work-study-apprentices

 

Howdy Folks,

 

First off, I want to say, you are doing a kickass job! And that I honestly, and completely appreciate your efforts in making Pangaea possible for yet another month of workshops.

 

You may hear me speak in terms of month to month, and that may bring up questions in your mind. Let me clarify. I have been soul(y) running Pangaea in one form or another for several years now. It started way back when when I only taught and practiced reiki. As I have grown and studied other modalities, I have added them in. When I was in Austin, Pangaea was a part time gig, I only taught once – twice a week, and the hours where much more like the ongoing classes we have now. That was then…

 

Now that I am here in the valley, I am taking this opportunity to truly manifest what I believe in. As all regions have an energetic archetype, I believe the valley is all about manifesting what we truly believe in. so, that is what I am doing. This is the full moon vibration of bringing things into fullness and fruition. As we do this (yeah, I said we) we must work together to smother out the knots in the muscle tissues of Pangaea.

 

I speak in terms of month to month, because each month Pangaea evolves a little bit more. No two months are the same (thank god) and as problems arise they are quickly dealt with. This is an evolutionary process. How Pangaea is today is not how it will be in 6 months. So let us create what we wish to see in 6 months today!

 

One of the biggest challenges in any organization is communication. Clear delivery! Clear reception! In the past month, having a small army of us together has been really helping me understand where I can improve on this.

 

So I have put together some RAP Sheets. Not familiar with the term Rap sheet? Well, basically it is usually a one page description of a project, job title, etc. Raps are for self motivated, creative individuals (like yourselves) to provide a skeleton of a framework so that you can spend your creative juices on more important pieces of the projects you are working on. You will find them in the documents section of the yahoo group. I would like them to be read ASAP. Preferably within the next 24-48 hours.

 

Rap sheets are living documents. That means they are always evolving and feedback is appreciated. I want you to be happy with your job and with your training. I want you to feel both that you have given enough and received enough.

 

If I may digress for a moment… Usui Sensei, founder of reiki believed not only that there must be compensation for training, but that it must be equal. That both the teacher and the student must feel they have given an adequate amount for their training. By giving an adequate amount, we value our training. By working for something we are more likely to utilize it to its fullest extent. That being said… I want you to believe in your contribution to Pangaea and honor your work here.

 

So, I have uploaded some RAP SHEETS which should help clarify any place where I may have been aloof, vague, unclear, or you just forgot what was said. These duties as described are to be followed until they are changed. That means that I am totally open to feedback and input. But until the rap sheet is changed, you will want to go ahead and do at least what is described and any additional work is always appreciated. I just want to be very clear on this… I want your feedback. I need your feedback. But as time is always ticking away, go ahead and do it as described or better and then we can adjust things later.

 

Now I would like to take a moment to thank you individually…

In alphabetical order as to not play favorites.

 

Dan – thank you for firing away at the flyers. I have heard rumor of there presence at various places around town. I haven't seen them myself, but I haven't been out much. So thank you. Keep up the good work! I hear Amherst needs a smack down.

 

Jade – thank you so much! Your flyering job has been most impressive. I aint seen flyring like that since the 60s.

 

Jenn – thank you for calling everyone. I hope they have all gotten back to you by now, and are all going to be in every class every day. but… that's their work. Yours is being that friendly receptive voice on the other end. Calling people, being a human voice, informing them without selling anything – that is awesome! Thank you.

 

Maddie – what can I say? That flyer is kick ass! I really enjoy the down home style, sort of radical-rebellious meets training… just what I like to see :) On those regards, I have a few more projects for you. So call me and I'll call you, one of us will get the other.

 

Selena – I am really excited you are taking over exploring reiki. Your talents as a teacher will be best used teaching people their highest state, meditation. I look forward to working with you on the sacred secrete super hero project. Shh…

 

One last thing | then I will leave you be

 

Absolutely need from everybody a list of flyering routes both what you have done and what you plan on doing, ideas for places, etc. I need this list so I can share it with everyone else. No secrete lists or what ever. We need a team effort, ok? We can divide up cities if you like, territories within cities, etc. but I need to know where these puppies are going. In the mean time though, be patient, keep flyering, if there is a flyer already there how is it? Does it need updating, are tabs pulled? Is it buried under a stupid cell phone flyer or is it up front and personal? Adjust, rethink, enjoy.

 

Rowdy Blessings,

 

Stephen