INCLUSIVE COMMUNICATION INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
With certified NonViolent Communication trainer Meri Aaron Walker.

A rare opportunity to study with a Senior NVC Trainer in a rigorous and intimate
workshop!

Please join us at the Congregational Church of Austin
408 W. 23rd St
Friday, June 23, 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday June 24, 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday, June 25, 1 pm - 5 pm

Requested contribution is $150.
Register here: http://www.peacespokenhere.com

This immersion experience will catapult your skill level with Marshall
Rosenberg's
NonViolent Communication techniques, improve your mastery of The Sedona Method,
and
give you access to a whole new level of integrity.

The Congregational Church of Austin is a historic building located just off
Guadalupe and
is home to a progressive, open and affirming congregation. This Inclusive
Communication
Intensive Workshop will give you skills to use with your most intimate
relationships as well
your professional and social roles in the world.

BE THE ONE
The skills presented in this workshop will give you the opportunity to be the
power of
peace in each and every interaction you have. Love is a verb and yet, often we
wait for the
feeling of love to inspire us to act in a loving way. What would your life be
like if you could
be the one to bring loving kindness and respect into every conflict? Together,
what would
our world be like if each one of us had the skills to do so?

The weekend will begin on Friday evening at 6:00. We will distinguish what it
means to be
in relationship and define violence, toward ourselves and others. You will then
have an
opportunity to set your own intentions for the remainder of the workshop and for
your
life. We will break for the night at 9:00.

On Saturday morning, we will gather for coffee and mingling at 8:30 and begin
the
workshop at 9:00.  We will continue to define and refine relationships and look
at the
explicit and implicit agreements of being relationship. We will also do work to
release our
resistance to the feelings that arise in relationship. Lunch break to The Drag
and other
West Campus eateries will give you an opportunity to practice your new
techniques out in
the world.

Saturday Afternoon we will look at the culture of control and coercion that we
swim in and
continue to learn and practice skills that will give you distance and
perspective with the
automatic response to the world around us and complete for Saturday at 6 pm.

Sunday morning you are invited to worship with The Congregational Church of
Austin
http://www.congregational.faithweb.com or to join us for workshop completion at
1:00.
The work on Sunday afternoon will include gratitude and appreciation and ways to
continue practicing and improving your abilities in inclusive communication. We
will
complete at 5:00.

HAVE YOU BEEN SEEKING PEACE AND POWER?
This workshop is based upon the work of Marshall Rosenberg http://www.cnvc.org
The
Sedona Method
http://www.sedonamethod.com and The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz http://
www.miguelruiz.com . If you have read any of these amazing works and wish to
learn
more or have an experience of the powerful teachings contained in these books,
this is an
extraordinary opportunity for you.

Register for Inclusive Communication Intensive here:
http://www.peacespokenhere.com

Jodi Roberts
  Sound Healer, Shamanic Practitioner, Sacred Sound Concert Musician
Enjoy the sounds and colors of sacred music!

Each concert is an intuitive meditation with these hand made ancient wisdom
teachers.

The bowls are from the Himalayas and were made with the intent of healing and
expanding consciousness.

The workshops are designed to take your personal intentions and go deeper into
transformation.

We enjoy the sound of more than 40 of these 7-metal bowls.


June Events in Texas

Friday June 2nd 7-9 pm $20 prepaid
Tibetan Bowl Concert
Unlimited Thought Life Enrichment Center
5525 Blanco Rd Ste 107, San Antonio TX 78216

Tuesday June 6th Unity of the Hills
Crystal and Tibetan Bowls Peace Meditation with Jodi Roberts and Paul Hubbert.
Love
Offering.
9905 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, Texas, 78750

Friday June 9th 7-9 pm $20
Tibetan Bowl Concert
Grandmother Moon's Magical Emporium
1714 Hunter Rd, Gruene TX 78130 (830) 608-8072

Saturday June 10th 1-4 pm Sound Healing Workshop
Spiritual Purpose Intensive
Wimberley, TX $50 pre-registration required.

Sunday June 11th 1-4 pm $50
Sound Healing Workshop - Vision Your Ideal Health
Pre-registration required.
Copperas Cove Texas, Call Sally Dutczak 254-547-8004 for directions

Sunday June 11th 7-9 pm $20
Tibetan Bowl Concert
Copperas Cove Texas, Call Sally Dutczak 254-547-8004 for directions

Friday June 16th 7-9 pm $20
Tibetan Bowl Concert
Fredericksburg, TX, Call Timothy for directions 830-997-9728. Please register
via
telephone by June 12 for a count.

Saturday June 17th 7-9 pm $20
Tibetan Bowl Concert
Yin Yang Fandango
505 Water St, Corpus Christi TX

Saturday June 24th 1-4 pm $50 - pre-registration required.
Sound Healing Workshop
Four Directions of Health Sound Healing Intensive
Centerpoint 1920 Hollister Houston TX

Sunday June 25th 4-6 pm $20
Tibetan Bowls Sound Healing
Casa de Luz 1701 Toomey Rd Austin TX 78704


More info: Jodi Roberts    303.653.5453
www.sacredinspiration.com

jodi@...


Children welcome – free of charge 17 & under

Museum quality ancient Tibetan bowls available for sale

Bring your bowl to be played and charged in the concert

Jodi is available for private sessions –sound healing, shamanic journey

Date Correction: Friday, June 9

Tibetan Sacred Singing Bowl Concert
A Harmonic Healing Event

Come experience the beautiful celestial sounds and
higher harmonics of these Ancient and Rare Bowls!

Join Master Sound Healer Kenny Parker, recently returned from a succcessful
healing tour
in Hawaii, for a harmonic healing experience. During the concert he will play
more than
two dozen bowls creating celestial sounds and harmonic healing. There will also
be bowls
for sale after the event.

Individual healing sessions available by appointment.

Friday, June 9, 7:30pm
$20 Donation

LOCATION:
Resource Connection, 321 W. Ben White, Suite 203
448-2266

For information and a map visit: http://www.resource-connection.net

Tibetan Sacred Singing Bowl Concert
A Harmonic Healing Event

Come experience the beautiful celestial sounds and
higher harmonics of these Ancient and Rare Bowls!

Join Master Sound Healer Kenny Parker, recently returned from a succcessful
healing tour
in Hawaii, for a harmonic healing experience. During the concert he will play
more than
two dozen bowls creating celestial sounds and harmonic healing. There will also
be bowls
for sale after the event.

Individual healing sessions available by appointment.

Friday, March 17, 7:30pm
$20 Donation

LOCATION:
Resource Connection, 321 W. Ben White, Suite 203
448-2266

For information and a map visit: http://www.resource-connection.net

Dwain Briggs, an internationally acclaimed "concious" musician and
songwriter will be playing at Unity Church of Wimberley on Sunday May
28. He will be doing the musical prelude at 10:45 and the special music
during the service. He is nothing less than fabulous! Unity Church of
Wimberley is an incredible experience in itself. Having once been LBJ's
Hunting lodge it is on the top of a beautiful high hill with a
breathtaking view of a 43 acre nature preserve. It has a labyrinth,
swimming pool and tennis Courts. The minister, Mindy Audlin is an
outstanding and spiritually gifted speaker. Its one of the fastest
growing churches in the area. It is a great chance to hear the talented
Dwain Briggs and check out the church at the same time. Lunch is served
every Sunday after the service ($5.00) so you can hang around, eat and
visit. For more information and directions call Kathy Scott Perry, 512-
847-7432, or go to www.unityofwimberley.com.

Harmonic Overtoning
The Art of Sounding Harmonics with Your Voice
Led by Susan Lincoln & Craig Toungate

"The true healing power of sound is found in harmonics." – Harat Inayat Khan

Our universe is alive with sound and vibration – and within all sounds are
harmonics, also
known as overtones. In this workshop, you'll learn how to produce overtones with
your
own voice, opening your consciousness to the harmonic intelligence of the
unvierse.

We'll show you how the science of musical sound offers a portal to the great
Mystery.
Then, together we'll create a session of harmonic sounding that will give you an
awe-
inspiring experience of our unity and connectedness.

TWO CLASS OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday, June 11, 1pm - 6pm
OR
Sunday, July 16, 1pm - 6pm

LOCATION
Resource Connection
321 W. Ben White, Suite 203

COST
$75 in advance, $85 at the door

Charge online at: www.lincolntoungate.com
or send a check made out to Susan Lincoln to
Resource Connection
321 W. Ben White, Suite 203
Austin, TX 78704

For more info call 512-473-3804

www.lincolntoungate.com

*love and just the personal growth excerpts from
www.catalystforfun.com newsletter ---hit da site if you want to sign
up for it==much love, amanda winters

1) Tools for Evolutionary Learning, with Tom Carroll
    and Katie Raver on Tues
2) Spirit of Healing Conference at The Human Potential Center next
    weekend
3) Consciousness Art Movement, Sat June 3
4) Awakening to One Self Retreat next weekend with Komal, hosted by
     Lily Alexander
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"For all of you who want to walk a spiritual path, I suggest you
stop and take a look at all the things you think and all the
assumptions that you make... before you speak. Try some discipline
and see if you can, for a whole week, just watch your thoughts."
    *By Hinono (Quote is taken from page 149 of:
     For The Land Of The Lost: How to Get Ready for God)

*Today's Affirmation: I invite Spirit to direct my thoughts, words
and actions.

*Today's Meditation:  Dear God, I open myself to your indwelling
presence.May my thoughts and attitudes be loving and may my actions
support my words.

I hold the thought that it is possible for us to have peace in our
hearts and on this planet.

I think about how people everywhere want the same basic things:
      A safe and pleasant home;
      Meaningful work to do;
      Enough to eat;
      Clean water and air,
      Peace for ourselves and our children,
      And to love and be loved.

Let my prayers be more than words, dear God.
Let my prayers carry a message of love, hope and joy and may my
actions be consistent with my words. May Your will be done through
me.

Thank You! And so it is. Amen

Quote from the amazing gift of a newsletter I receive from
Renaissance Unity Church--to subscribe, complete the form on our
website: http://www.renaissanceunity.org/dailyemail.htm
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1) "Tools for Evolutionary Learning" at Unity Center.
Tues, May 23 at 7pm, Mike Bown and Tom Carroll will be presenting

Directions are below, for more info go to www.AustinNLP.com

Hope to see you soon! Katie Raver, of The Austin Nuero Linguistic
Programming Communications Team

> DIRECTIONS TO UNITY CENTER
> 9603 Dessau Road, 78754
>
> FROM 183 AT DESSAU/ CAMERON
> 1.  Go North on Dessau/ Cameron.
> 2.  Go through the lights at Crosspointe and Rundberg.
> 3.  Unity Center is on the Right, after the lights at Rundberg and
> Dungan.
> 4.  Park and come on in.  If you get to Braker, you've gone too
far.
>
> FROM I35 AT BRAKER
> 1.  Go East on Braker.
> 2.  Go South or Right at Dessau.
> 3.  Unity Center will be on your Left.  If you get to Rundberg
or
> Dungan,
> you've gone too far.
>
> If you need last minute directions or help in finding Unity
Center,
> you can call me on my cell at 512.699.7322.
>

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2) You are invited to The "Spirit of Healing" conference --
featuring the internationally-recognized Mother of Holistic
Medicine -- begins this Friday. Here's what the conference offers
you. You will:


* Discover how to tap the physician within you -- the spark of the
Divine that knows why you get sick and how to heal your body, mind
and spirit

* Get rid of words like "fat" and "ugly" and start appreciating your
body exactly as it is right now

* Receive tips on building and maintaining a professional holistic
practice from one of the foremost pioneers in holistic medicine

* See how holistic medicine is transforming war-torn countries like
India and Afghanistan

* Learn home remedies that can benefit virtually everyone
* Get inspired to upgrade your habits and improve your health


The conference features Gladys McGarey MD, who is internationally
recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. She is a founder and
past president of the American Holistic Medical Association (the
alternative to the AMA).

Last year, at the age of 84, she spent 3 months in India and
Afghanistan on an international holistic medical project. (Anybody
who can spend 3 months in the mountain villages of Afghanistan at
the age of 84 MUST know how to lead a really healthy life!) She is
an extraordinary inspirational speaker, captivating audiences all
over the world. An Austin-based massage therapist put it this way:

"She is like a Mother Theresa of complimentary medicine and has
dedicated her whole life to graciously helping others heal
themselves naturally and gracefully. For Austin, this may be a once
in a lifetime opportunity to be in the presence of this self-
actualized extraordinary woman."

This major conference will take place at the Red Lion hotel (north I-
35 at Hwy 290). Dr. Gladys will speak about the role of Spirit in
healing, and about her holistic work in India and Afghanistan.

She will present the keynote address for the "Spirit of Healing"
conference on Friday night, May 26 at 7 pm, entitled "The Physician
Within You." The conference continues all-day Saturday with more
exciting lectures and workshops by Dr. Gladys and others on holistic
healing.

The conference costs just $105 for a conference pass, or $15 for
Friday night and $95 for all-day Saturday. CEUs are available for
LPC's, Social Workers, LMFT's, Nurses (Type II), and OT's.

Below is a flyer with more description. If you'd like more
information or want to register, visit
http://www.HumanPotentialCenter.org/SpiritOfHealing or call The
Human Potential Center at (512) 441-8988. We hope you can come and
share this very unique experience with us!

Warmly,  Robert McGarey, M.A.
Executive Director
The Human Potential Center
2007 Bert Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 441-8988
http://www.HumanPotentialCenter.org
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3)  WHAT: Consciousness Art Movement

WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2006
7:00pm - midnight
WHERE: Molotov Lounge
719 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78751
www.molotovlounge.com
The Consciousness Art Movement is a premiere art event and
fundraiser introducing Austin's art enthusiasts to talented local
artists who support ANDORC (the Association for Nurturing the
Development of Orphaned Russian Children) and this non-profit
organization's mission.
This evening at Molotov Lounge includes a silent auction with
valuable items and services donated by local artists and businesses,
a gallery of beautiful paintings displayed by local artists, live
performance art, and imaginative music by Havilah Tower—with
proceeds from the evening supporting ANDORC's mission to send
volunteers to underserved orphanages in Russia.
  [For more information on ANDORC, a completely non-profit
organization, visit www.andorc.org.]

WHY: WHY: In 2003, nearly one million Russian children were
without homes, reflecting a 57% increase since 1994. These
dramatically increasing numbers of abandoned Russian children often
spend their lives in institutions and suffer from a lack of medical
treatment. It is not uncommon for volunteers to find the atrocities
associated with neglect—severe diaper rash, bald spots from lying
down for weeks without the opportunity to play outside, and the
varied effects of low brain stimulation—while working in Russia's
overcrowded and under-funded orphanages.
Twenty five percent of Russian Immigrants that come to the United
States are adopted by American families. ANDORC grants funding for
caregivers to spend time in Russian orphanages to provide children
with the nurturing and love necessary to develop into healthy
children—not only giving them the attention they need, but also a
encouraging a greater likelihood for adoption.

COST: 	 Free to attend, but tax-deductible donations
appreciated!
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4) The Integral Realization Foundation is

  delighted to offer a weekend retreat and invitation to

  "Awakening to One Self"

May 26-28, 2006

Meditation and Satsang (gathering in truth)

  will be offered by Komal

Through his Love, compassion and devotion,
Komal has helped many to reflect back to their own true self.
He has practiced the path of self inquiry since his childhood,
leading to the Adwaita (non-duality) realization
and has been the source of great inspiration
for spiritual seekers around the world.
He now leads a life of compassionate Oneness in Love for all.

  We invite you to join us for this weekend of loving exchange
in the joy of Spirit and Oneness.


"Oh, the breath of life!
How can I stand before Thy altar face to face?
My humble heart bows before all Thy worlds,
not knowing Thy great sky of silence."

"If the moth cannot burn in the fire of the Beloved's furnace,
the moth is not true to its wings.
If the fire cannot burn the moth, the fire knows not the secret.
Oh, the One who has stretched the wings like a moth,
come dive into the heart's lamp.
The flame that burns from the wick is the vein
that has been submerged in the oil of Thy soul.
Come...oh come,
disappear into the empty heart's lit lamp
and become a butterfly."


RETREAT SCHEDULE AND DETAILS:

Friday, May 26th, 6-6:30 p.m. Registration; 6:30-7 p.m. Meditation;
7-9 p.m. Satsang
Saturday, May 27th, 9:30-10 a.m. Meditation; 10-Noon Satsang
3-3:30 p.m. Meditation; 3:30-5:30 p.m. Satsang
Sunday, May 28st, 9:30-10 a.m. Meditation; 10-Noon Satsang

*A loving donation of $100 for the three days is greatly appreciated
(cash, check or credit cards welcome)

*Reservations are required, so that we know how many people we will
be accommodating

*Venue to be announced

*Please R.S.V.P. as soon as possible to Lily at (512) 657-6473
and/or lilyblove@...
And, please leave your phone number/email address so that we can
reach you with information
about the venue, as well as any other details for the weekend

*Komal is also available and happy to meet with anyone from May 19th
through June 1st for individual, couple or group Satsangs, nature
walks, or
"Meditation and Satsang in the Woods," at a coffee shop, or by the
lake.
A loving donation is greatly appreciated.
If anyone would like to host Komal for a gathering at their home
during this time,
that would be wonderful.  Please let us know.

Testimonials:

"Komal is a pure heart and a surrendered mind filled with innocent
joy."
________________________________________
"Komal shared insights with me that allowed a shift in my
perspective, in a situation that was causing me great angst.  He
showed me the path out of my despair to a place of clarity and
love.  His stories always amuse and deeply touch me.  I love him!
How blessed I am that he is my teacher and my friend."
________________________________________
"Komal brings the same clarity and experience of stillness that I
have experienced with Eckhart Tolle and other fully awakened
teachers.  I have no doubt that Komal has crossed the threshold of
the suffering of the mind.  He brings a depth of love and joy to
every moment and an infinite patience to every conversation."
________________________________________
"Komal makes me feel better every time I talk to him.  He reminds me
of my full potential.  He is unconditionally loving."

Later in the conversation, Sandra suddenly asked, “Could it be a crocheted blanket that I had repaired for her?”  I asked if stitching had to be put into it.  Yes.  Mystery solved.  “Gosh, I had almost forgotten about that,” Sandra told me, to which I responded, “Well, that’s definitely your grandmother, reminding you of something that involved both of you, and letting you know that she's still around.”

Hello Central Texas!

While this is not strictly related to metaphysical happenings, I do
feel strongly that this is important and relevant.  Please take a
moment to read this email and participate as you feel led.

I am writing to tell you of a unique and exciting opportunity for
you to join me in the fight against cancer. I have joined the
American Cancer Society's Team ACS which makes it easy for you to
contribute and help me reach my goal of $5,000 in two weeks.

Did you know that studies estimate that 1.368 million Americans will
be diagnosed with cancer this year? By joining Team ACS, I will help
raise funds for and awareness of cancer so that all of our families
can enjoy a cancer-free future!

I am not running in a marathon, or riding in a bike race.  On
Sunday, June 4, 2006, in support of cancer survivors and to raise
awareness about cancer, I will be SHAVING MY HEAD!!!  I have pledged
to raise $5,000 by June 4, and I'm asking everyone I know to support
my effort. With the donations raised, the American Cancer Society
will continue to make progress in the fight against cancer.

It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause--you
can make a donation online by simply clicking on the link at the
bottom of this message. Whatever you can give will help. This only
takes a moment, and your money will stay in Austin to help those in
need locally.  Please, stop what you are doing and click the link
below right now to make your donation.  If everyone I know donates
even just $1, we will be making a difference in the fight against
cancer.

Did you know that many employers will match charitable
contributions?  All you have to do is ask!  You can make your
donation go twice as far simply by asking your company to match your
gift amount!


*  Forward this email - please send this email to your friends and
family on my behalf and ask them to visit my participant center
to support my efforts.

*  Making a donation - To donate online, click here to visit my
personal page and make a secure, tax-deductible donation.
http://teamacs.acsevents.org/site/TR?
pg=personal&fr_id=1010&px=1317965

Or, if you want to send a check by mail, please make the check
payable to the ACS/Team ACS and mail it to the address below.  Be
sure to put my name (Brandi Avant) in the memo field!

American Cancer Society/Team ACS
Texas Division
Attn: Other Events
2433 Ridgepoint Drive A
Austin, TX 78754


I truly appreciate your support!

In gratitude,

Brandi Avant, LMT

My friend, Thomas Nolan (the Holistic Warrior) will be there doing his
readings as always!  Stop by his booth and say "hello".

Metaphysical fair this weekend.  Gemstones, intuitive readers, books,
lectures, aura photos, massages and more.  10-6 Saturday, 11-6 Sunday.
$7 at the door covers both days.

S ôżô
      ~

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Dear Friends,

For those of you who are seeking to develop the techniques for deliberate creation:

Receiving The Gifts Of Our Creations

Learn how to manifest prosperity from your creations.

Thursday, May 25^th, 7:30 PM  $30

Access Energy Transformation

www.austinaccesshouse.com  Bart Sharp 809 6807

Morning Mist Retreats Upcoming Event

ATTRACT WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

What are you seeking in life?  Health, wealth, joy, fulfillment,
relationship, success?  We know that energy attracts or repels.
Learn how to design your space to create the energy that attracts
what you want into your life.

This one-day retreat is taught by Feng Shui master Judy Adler Morris
who will teach you how to create the right energy balance within
your environment to attract what you are seeking for your life.
Join us in:


	 ATTRACTING YOUR DESIRES WITH FENG SHUI

When: Sunday, June 11 - 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
What:   Attract higher levels of harmony, prosperity, health,
wealth, relationship, academic and career success into your life by
balancing your home's energy through:
		 *  Five elements of Chi - metal, water, wood, fire,
earth
		 *  Your life force interacting with your environment
		 *  Practical tips for balancing your space
		 *  Using Yin and Yang properly
		 *  Flying the Stars - finding power spots in your
environment
Who:    Facilitated by Feng Shui Master Judy Adler Morris, the first
American certified to practice and teach Time-Space Feng Shui.  Judy
has studied with the Feng Shui Research Center founded by Master
Joseph Yu.


	 REGISTER NOW - SPACE IS LIMITED

Where: La Hacienda, 2100 Kramer Lane, Suite 200, Austin, Texas
78758 (835-1994)
Enroll: $50 fee.  $20 non-refundable deposit to reserve your space.
Cost includes dinner.
	 Call Karen at 267-0619 by June 3 or e-mail to
karenlynnk2000@....
What to Bring:    House plan, exact compass degree looking at your
house, year your home was built.
Directions: Take Burnet Road north to Braker Lane, turn right on
Braker, then right on Kramer


Morning Mist Retreats is a Texas Non-profit Organization dedicated
to providing retreats that are spiritual, experiential, culturally
diverse and affordable leading to individual transformation and
personal fulfillment.
For more information:  Contact Karen Kirkpatrick at 267-0619 or
Karenlynnk2000@...
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/morning_mist_retreats or
www.morningmistretreats.org

1) Upcoming Art of Living Part I course – May 18th – 23rd --come
check out this incredible conscious community and the scientifically
proven to work breathing/meditation course that has done wonders for
me!
  2) "Spirit of Healing" conference on May 26 at The Human Potential
Center

*excerpts from www.catalystforfun.com newsletter

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RELATIONSHIPS AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

"Never before have relationships been as problematic and conflict
ridden as they are now. As you may have noticed, they are not here
to make you happy or fulfilled. If you continue to pursue the goal
of salvation through a relationship, you will be disillusioned again
and again. But if you accept that the relationship is here to make
you conscious instead of happy, then the relationship will offer you
salvation, and you will be aligning yourself with the higher
consciousness that wants to be born into this world.

*Quotes are from Practicing The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle. *see
also eckharttolle.com for more info and to ck out his awesome new
book, The New Earth and/or go to the video meetings of his work held
in Austin==links off of site!
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1) The next Art of Living Part I course in Austin will be from May
18th – 23rd at our center at 1810 San Gabriel Street
Give this precious life changing knowledge to your near and dear
ones and come retake it yourselves! Registration available at
www.artoflivingaustin.org

The Art of Living course is designed to bring back the simplicity
and joy in daily life. It teaches powerful breathing techniques and
practical wisdom to keep the body energized and the mind free and at
ease. The techniques taught on the course can easily be practiced at
home.

Stress gets stored as toxins in the body and manifests as negative
emotions in the mind. It can sap our energy, create tension in our
relationships, affect our health, and keep us from enjoying what we
have. The Art of Living course is a powerful and effective program
that removes stress and allows you to find greater peace, energy and
joy for a lifetime.

  A link to research that proves the effectiveness of the course's
meditation/breathing methods is available at:
http://www.artofliving.org/research/research.htm

The Art of Living course is typically taught over six 3-hour
sessions, conducted on weeknights and weekend mornings.

To be informed of future Art of Living Austin Chapter events please
send an email to reeti@...

*Directions to Art of Living Course Venue: (from Mopac (Loop 1): -
Take the Windsor exit, go east.  Turn right at Lamar (2nd light).
Turn left at MLK (at the 1st redlight). Take a left on San Gabriel
and go up the hill. Turn right on San Gabriel, just across from the
TV station, KXAN.  You will see 1801 San Gabriel, the red brick
private home where the course is held on the corner of San Gabriel
and MLK.  *Please note that there is a sign for San Gabriel only on
the North (left) side of the street, and you will turn (right) south
on San Gabriel to find the venue.
* Directions coming from I-35:  Take the exit for MLK and head west,
toward the UT campus and pass through it.  After you pass Guadalupe,
you will see San Gabriel Street, which is the 4th or 5th
intersection following Guadalupe, which is located just across the
street from  the TV station, KXAN, and before you hit Lamar Avenue.
Turn left on San Gabriel and you will see 1801 San Gabriel, the red
brick private home where the course is held on the corner of San
Gabriel and MLK.  *Please note that there is a sign for San Gabriel
only on the North (right) side of the street, and you will turn
(left) south on San Gabriel to find the venue.
**Parking: This neighborhood is near campus and zoned strictly.
Parking is available only one block away, however. To park, pass
the ,  a block south of the venue, and on 17th St (one block away),
and on 18th St. (two blocks away) after 7 pm. The attached image
shows where it is okay to park. Please obey posted parking signs.
Please see the attached map for additional guidance.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
What does the Art of Living Austin Chapter Offer?
From our Members:

"The Art of Living course provides practical techniques to release
stress, manage negative emotions, and feel a sense of belonging. It
will touch on the 7 layers of existence,
body/breath/mind/memory/intellect/ego and self - giving us a glimpse
of who we truly are and the tools in life to keep that peace, sense
of joy and enthusiasm for life. Everyone wants happiness, it's just
the stress that keeps us from it."
              quote from Patti, Art of Living Senior Instructor

"Getting to make friends with the incredible people in the Austin
Art of Living group was an unexpected bonus on top of the wonderful
results the meditation technique I have learned.  I have never met a
group of people who were more intelligent and  joyful I love to
attend their knowledge courses and  weekly long mediation sessions.
I love having a conscious community both locally and internationally
to commune with." Amanda Winters, Art of Living Course graduate
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
As an Art of Living Part I Course graduate, you are invited to:
Attend our weekly Long Kriya Meditation meetings Held in South and
North Austin locations and to celebrate living at our satsang
meetings that often include teachers, singing, food, dancing and
socialization,
To make friends for a lifetime locally and be a part of our
international community, which is active in over 140 countries
reinforcing human values and bringing people from varied social,
economic, geographic, cultural and religious backgrounds together in
a spirit of Service and Celebration.

A video about the international Art of Living organization is
available at:     http://www.artofliving.org/aolvideo.htm
and at www.artofliving.org
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2) "Spirit of Healing" conference on May 26

Come see our pal Robert McGarvey, founder of the Human Potential
Center's mom give the keynote address entitled "The Physician Within
You." on Friday May 26th at 7pm. The conference continues all-day
Saturday with more exciting lectures and workshops by Dr. Gladys and
others on holistic healing.

The conference costs just $105 for a conference pass, or $15 for
Friday night and $95 for all-day Saturday. CEUs are available for
LPC's, Social Workers, LMFT's, Nurses (Type II), and OT's.

See a flyer with more description. If you'd like more information or
want to register, visit
http://www.HumanPotentialCenter.org/SpiritOfHealing or call The
Human Potential Center at (512) 441-8988
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
3) Join our buddy Brian Qutean for
a)  Skidoo at Aarat
b) At Ruta Maya on June 18
SKIDOO SCREENS AT ARARAT
WEDNESDAY MAY 17 8:30 PM

The first Movie Night at Ararat Restaurant, 111 E. North Loop, 419-
1692, hosted by Johnny Barnett of Austin Unique and this month's
guest visiting grouchomarxist songwriter Brian Cutean is highly
recommended to discerning and curious film buffs. Movie Night's
premier offering, WEDNESDAY MAY 17th, 8:30 pm, is SKIDOO, Academy
Award winner Otto Preminger's rarely seen 1968 prison caper/acid
inspired comedy farce featuring Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing,
Groucho Marx (in his last movie role, as God), Mickey Rooney,
Harry Nilsson (!) and many others.

SKIDOO is a rarely shown, hilarious, must-be-seen-to-be-believed
movie classic. It has never been released on DVD or VHS. Jackie
Gleason on acid? Burgess Meredith and Peter Lawford? Austin
Pendleton??

The movie will be shown outside on Ararat's backyard patio. Seating
is limited to 80 or so folks so come early if you want a seat
otherwise bring your own. Ararat encourages folks to bring blankets
and lawn chairs as there is plenty of room for a picnic.There will
be only one showing. The phone for info is 541.419.1692.

Food will be available "to go" for eating on the patio. Purchasing
food is not mandatory for attending the movie. Admission is by
sliding-scale $$ donation and a non-perishable food item for Capital
Area Food Bank to help others in these crazy times. A percentage of
the proceeds will go to Ararat's roof repair project that
was damaged by last week's storms.

More info about SKIDOO:

Otto Preminger had many famous movies to his credit including Laura,
The Man With the Golden Arm and the always classic Anatomy of a
Murder. In the 1960's, he (like many other big name celebrities
including
politicians, actors and authors) reportedly had LSD sessions. The
story goes, when he returned, he immediately installed a wall of
television sets in his home all tuned to different channels. Then he
made SKIDOO.

SKIDOO features an impressive cast of old guard comedians. It is
part prison caper flick, part 60's acid manifesto. Mixed up and
stirred, anything can happen with those elements and you can bet it
does. In the
60's, it was such an embarrassment to everyone that it was pulled
from the theatres after a very short week. It has never been
released on VHS or DVD and it's about time it was.
****************
Sunday June 18 Ruta Maya 8 pm
3601 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
with the one and only Robert Vignaud on basso extrordinaire!

I still have some open spaces on Saturday May 13 and Friday and
Saturday May 19, 20 too. Suggestions? Updates forthcoming.
I need some Sun!!! Shall I bring rain?
**for more info, Visit the website QTNRG.org and write a review of
an album at www.cdbaby.com/qtn.
bq

1) Upcoming Art of Living Part I course – May 18th – 23rd --come
check out this incredible conscious community and the incredible
breathing/meditation course that has done wonders for me!
2) "Spirit of Healing" conference on May 26 at The Human Potential
Center
*excerpts are from www.catalystforfun.com newsletter
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
RELATIONSHIPS AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

"Never before have relationships been as problematic and conflict
ridden as they are now. As you may have noticed, they are not here
to make you happy or fulfilled. If you continue to pursue the goal
of salvation through a relationship, you will be disillusioned again
and again. But if you accept that the relationship is here to make
you conscious instead of happy, then the relationship will offer you
salvation, and you will be aligning yourself with the higher
consciousness that wants to be born into this world.

*Quotes are from Practicing The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle. *see
also eckharttolle.com for more info and to ck out his awesome new
book, The New Earth and/or go to the video meetings of his work held
in Austin==links off of site!
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1) The next Art of Living Part I course in Austin will be from May
18th – 23rd at our center at 1810 San Gabriel Street
Give this precious life changing knowledge to your near and dear
ones and come retake it yourselves! Registration available at
www.artoflivingaustin.org

The Art of Living course is designed to bring back the simplicity
and joy in daily life. It teaches powerful breathing techniques and
practical wisdom to keep the body energized and the mind free and at
ease. The techniques taught on the course can easily be practiced at
home.

Stress gets stored as toxins in the body and manifests as negative
emotions in the mind. It can sap our energy, create tension in our
relationships, affect our health, and keep us from enjoying what we
have. The Art of Living course is a powerful and effective program
that removes stress and allows you to find greater peace, energy and
joy for a lifetime.

  A link to research that proves the effectiveness of the course's
meditation/breathing methods is available at:
http://www.artofliving.org/research/research.htm

The Art of Living course is typically taught over six 3-hour
sessions, conducted on weeknights and weekend mornings.

To be informed of future Art of Living Austin Chapter events please
send an email to reeti@...

*Directions to Art of Living Course Venue: (from Mopac (Loop 1): -
Take the Windsor exit, go east.  Turn right at Lamar (2nd light).
Turn left at MLK (at the 1st redlight). Take a left on San Gabriel
and go up the hill. Turn right on San Gabriel, just across from the
TV station, KXAN.  You will see 1801 San Gabriel, the red brick
private home where the course is held on the corner of San Gabriel
and MLK.  *Please note that there is a sign for San Gabriel only on
the North (left) side of the street, and you will turn (right) south
on San Gabriel to find the venue.
* Directions coming from I-35:  Take the exit for MLK and head west,
toward the UT campus and pass through it.  After you pass Guadalupe,
you will see San Gabriel Street, which is the 4th or 5th
intersection following Guadalupe, which is located just across the
street from  the TV station, KXAN, and before you hit Lamar Avenue.
Turn left on San Gabriel and you will see 1801 San Gabriel, the red
brick private home where the course is held on the corner of San
Gabriel and MLK.  *Please note that there is a sign for San Gabriel
only on the North (right) side of the street, and you will turn
(left) south on San Gabriel to find the venue.
**Parking: This neighborhood is near campus and zoned strictly.
Parking is available only one block away, however. To park, pass
the ,  a block south of the venue, and on 17th St (one block away),
and on 18th St. (two blocks away) after 7 pm. The attached image
shows where it is okay to park. Please obey posted parking signs.
Please see the attached map for additional guidance.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
What does the Art of Living Austin Chapter Offer?
From our Members:

"The Art of Living course provides practical techniques to release
stress, manage negative emotions, and feel a sense of belonging. It
will touch on the 7 layers of existence,
body/breath/mind/memory/intellect/ego and self - giving us a glimpse
of who we truly are and the tools in life to keep that peace, sense
of joy and enthusiasm for life. Everyone wants happiness, it's just
the stress that keeps us from it."
              quote from Patti, Art of Living Senior Instructor

"Getting to make friends with the incredible people in the Austin
Art of Living group was an unexpected bonus on top of the wonderful
results the meditation technique I have learned.  I have never met a
group of people who were more intelligent and  joyful I love to
attend their knowledge courses and  weekly long mediation sessions.
I love having a conscious community both locally and internationally
to commune with." Amanda Winters, Art of Living Course graduate
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
As an Art of Living Part I Course graduate, you are invited to:
Attend our weekly Long Kriya Meditation meetings Held in South and
North Austin locations and to celebrate living at our satsang
meetings that often include teachers, singing, food, dancing and
socialization,
To make friends for a lifetime locally and be a part of our
international community, which is active in over 140 countries
reinforcing human values and bringing people from varied social,
economic, geographic, cultural and religious backgrounds together in
a spirit of Service and Celebration.

A video about the international Art of Living organization is
available at:     http://www.artofliving.org/aolvideo.htm
and at www.artofliving.org
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2) "Spirit of Healing" conference on May 26

Come see our pal Robert McGarvey, founder of the Human Potential
Center's mom give the keynote address entitled "The Physician Within
You." on Friday May 26th at 7pm. The conference continues all-day
Saturday with more exciting lectures and workshops by Dr. Gladys and
others on holistic healing.

The conference costs just $105 for a conference pass, or $15 for
Friday night and $95 for all-day Saturday. CEUs are available for
LPC's, Social Workers, LMFT's, Nurses (Type II), and OT's.

See a flyer with more description. If you'd like more information or
want to register, visit
http://www.HumanPotentialCenter.org/SpiritOfHealing or call The
Human Potential Center at (512) 441-8988
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

*luv and just the personal growth excerpts from
www.catalystforfun.com newsletter==subscribe or view the social and
political parts on the site==HUGS amanda winters

1) Cracking the QKabbalah Code: How Healing the Jewish Agenda Will
Connect (Your) Life, by Mahalene Louis --Friday May 19
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"When you cease trying to control and manipulate your experience,
meditation spontaneously happens." by Adyashanti taken from page 23
of his book: The Impact of Awakening

*Today's Affirmation: I relax and let go.
*Today's Meditation : Sweet Spirit, Help me remember that:  In
simplicity, I find enlightenment.
**********
"Journeys bring power and love back into you. If you can't go
somewhere, move in the passageways of the self. They are like shafts
of light, always changing, and you change when you explore them."
    by Rumi

Today's Affirmation: I am a pilgrim on a journey of expanding
consciousness.

Today's Meditation: Dear God, In quiet reflection, I turn within
toward the Light that is my life. I am no longer afraid of the
transformation that is taking place in me. Beyond thoughts and
feelings is a truth more glorious than I had imagined. I surrender
my self to this incredible journey. All is well with my soul.
  ** To subscribe to the wonderful newsletter these quotes come from,
go to: http://www.renaissanceunity.org/dailyemail.htm
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Love & light to you in this moment.

I thought some of you may be interested in the particular teaching
described below. The knowledge conveyed would be distinctly Eastern
(Buddhist) Right Handed/White Tantra.

These teachings will be conveyed at the Austin Shabhaha Buddhist
Meditation Center.

Brad
http://www.massageinaustin.com

###

Journey Without Goal : An Introduction to Tantra

Consecutive Thursdays, May 25 - June 22, 2006, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Class finalizes with an all day intensive on Saturday June 24,
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Registration Thursday, May 25, 6:30 pm

Based on a series of lectures given by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche at
the Naropa Institute in 1974, this course introduces the student to
the principles of tantra or the Vajrayana - the indestructible path.

Via assigned readings, talks given by senior instructors, class
discussion, and the use of classic video recordings of Trungpa
Rinpoche's lectures, class topics will include the tantric path,
visualization, mandala principle, transmission, and the teacher-
student relationship.

This class is open to both new and seasoned students, and is a
prerequisite for attendance at Sutrayana Seminary. Presented by the
Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies. No prerequisites.

Cost: General Public $100.00 / Center members $80.00 (class prices
do not include requisite reading materials.)

Required text: Journey Without Goal by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
(link below).

Please do not hesitate to ask about our flexibility in financial
policy; the center makes an effort to make programs affordable to
anyone that wants to attend them.

Please contact class coordinator Denise Patterson for further
information or call 512-441-9950

More info here:
http://austin.shambhala.org/upcoming/index.shtml#tantra

Required class reading (Journey Without Goal) can be located here:
http://www.massageinaustin.com/tantra_books.htm

This amazing and incredibly fun class starts tomorrow evening. If you love to
sing and
want a way to do that without auditions, long-term commitments, stress or hard
music,
then this is the place for you. Susan and Craig will teach you wonderful songs,
show you
how to sing all the parts, and lead you through a wonderfully fun time while
touching your
spirit with joy.

Come give it a try!

Sing Your Heart Out!
with Susan Lincoln & Craig Toungate

Do you love to sing?
Do you need some light-heartedness in your life?
Do you want a place you can sing delightful songs in a group –
and sing full out from your heart and spirit?

Here's your chance to sing with the extraordinarily gifted musical duo and
married couple,
Susan Lincoln and Craig Toungate, as they teach wonderful songs from many
traditions,
and make it all easy and fun.

And who doesn't need fun?!

Tuesdays,
May 16  & May 23
7:00pm - 9:30pm
One class $35, Both for $60
Sri Atmananda Chapel
(NW corner 41st & Red River)

Pay online by May 15 at
http://www.lincolntoungate.com
Pay with credit cards, cash or check at beginning of class.

www.lincolntoungate.com
Or call 473.3804

Comments from previous participants:
"It was a joyous uplifting journey of heart and sound…"
"The choices of songs were delightful and life-affirming…"
"Music came alive for me during this class..."

PLEASE NOTE:
The registration deadline for this event is Tuesday, May 16
so that we may purchase the correct amount of supplies.
Please call Sherry at 512-294-3271 right away if you plan to attend.
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MOTHER DAUGHTER HEART SONG CIRCLE

Join Susan Lincoln in a heart song circle for mothers and daughters –

Come to a beautiful gathering of mothers thanking their little girls
for being who they are, and celebrating the wise,
strong spirits of our young daughters.

Our time together will include fun circle songs, a delightful shared craft
project, snacks,
and a simple but very meaningful closing ritual.  We hope you'll join us,
because mothers
and daughters alike will always lovingly remember this gathering.

Open to mothers with daughters ages 5 to 9.
Grandmothers are also welcome!

Saturday, May 20, 1 – 3:30 pm
Unity Church of Austin, 2806 Del Curto Rd.
Cost: $35 for each mother-daughter couple. Each additional person is $10.

You MUST pre-register for this event by Tues, May 16.

Payment options:
Charge online at www.HildeGirls.com
or call Sherry at 512-294-3271 to register by phone.


Susan Lincoln is a gifted Austin musician and teacher, and is the founder of
Hilde Girls.
She draws on her vast experience with children's choirs and women's singing
circles
to create magical events for mothers and their daughters.