A request for a Spiritual Advisor

Posted by: "Colt S Kline of Douglas" csdouglas@...   cskline

Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:22 pm (PST)

March Class from Austin Ayurveda

Shirodhara - Hair & Scalp Treatment
A thin thread of warmed medicated oil is poured over the forehead and scalp
followed by
soft tissue manipulation of the head and scalp. Shirodhara relaxes and calms the
mind,
pacifies vatha, cleanses the tissues, and balances the nervous system, relieves
stress,
quiets the senses, and improves mental clarity.

March 12 - 13
$235, 12 CEU's

Classes held at Sol Reflections
at The 620 Center, 107 RR 620 S, Suite 105.

Visit www.austinayurveda.com for information
or call James Bishop, Ph.D. Naturopathy
MTI#1532 and CE#1015
512-586-4871


Course descriptions can be found at www.austinayurveda.com under the Education
page.
Spa Certification & Practitioner Certification Programs are available as well.


James Bishop, Ph.D. Natural Health, is a licensed and practicing Massage
Therapist.  He
apprenticed with Dr. Rajkumar Reghunathan M.D. an Ayurvedic Siddha Vaidya
Physician,
then traveled to India to study with Dr. Hari Chandran, world-renowned Siddha
Vaidya
physician.  In 1996 James and Dr. Rai opened the first Siddha and Ayurvedic
Rasayana
treatments in the U.S. at the Spa in the Grande Wailea Resort on Maui.  James
has trained
individual therapists to practice Ayurvedic and Siddha Vaidya body therapies on
the islands
of Maui and Hawaii, as well as staff at the prestigious Aqua Solis Spa in the
Regency Resort
at Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada; the staff at the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat and
Ashram
near Boulder, Colorado.

Upcoming experiential workshop in Integrative Chakra Breathwork,
Sunday March 4th at the Nia Space on 3212 South Congress.  Starts at
6:30 pm.  $20 to help pay rent.  This week's theme is "Balancing the
Relationships."  All are welcome, newcomers and regulars too!

For more info email chakrabreathwork@...

Integrative Chakra Breathwork is a comprehensive approach to
clearing, calibrating, and aligning the energy fields in and around
the body.  It combines rhythmic breathing techniques for spiritual
activation, carefully formulated drone envelopes for energy
entrainment and coherence, and specific contract/release movement
patterns for physical embodiment.  General declarations help guide
the mind through the maze of blocks and clearings toward clear
harmony.

Your faciltator, Ed, is a certified practitioner in Integrative
Breathwork and Soul-Based Psychology with the Eupsychia Institute.
His training included holotropic breathwork, transpersonal
psychology, psycho-spiritual integration, evocative musical
journeying, focused bodywork, and facilitation in symbolic artwork
and small group processing.  He is also a Licensed Massage Therapist
and Massage Therapy Instructor, Certified Neuro-Linguistic
Programmer, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and Certified
Clinical Hypnotist.

Ed Buresh, RMT MTI CH

NOTE: Early registration of $20/class ends at 5pm on Fri., 2/23.

Please call 448-2266 to reserve your space and pay with credit/debit cards.



West African Dance Workshop

KADIATOU SIBI OF LOS ANGELES BRINGS ART & CULTURE

Kadiatou Sibi will give Austin a taste of traditional West African dance and
drum with her
workshop intensive at the Tapestry Dance Studio. She will teach dances from
Senegal,
Mali, Guinea, and Gambia accompanied by lively drum rhythms featuring Master
Drummer
Alseny Sylla of Austin's Lannaya. Also, an African Bazaar with Jewelry, Clothing
for Men,
Women and Children and Instruments will be available.

Friday, February 23, 8pm - 10pm
Saturday, February 24, 7pm - 9pm

Tapestry Dance Studio
507 Pressler

$25/class
or $20/class if registered by 5pm on 2/23
Visa & MC accepted for advance registrations.
Cash only at the door.

Contact Sherry at Resource Connection to register – 512-448-2266
sherry@...

Kadiatou was born in The Gambia, West Africa and raised in New York City. She
will be in
Austin to promote cultural awareness through teaching and performing the
spiritual,
ceremonial and historical dances from her homeland. The dances Kadiatou teaches
and
performs are an integral part of West African life. You will learn how the dance
movements
coordinate with the lively rhythm of the drums, as well as their role in West
African life.

Kadiatou has performed over 1500 shows throughout the world with or opened up
for
various music and dance groups such as: Stevie Wonder, Zap Mama, The Roots,
Ziggy
Marley and the Melody Makers, A Tribe called Quest, Alpha Blondy, Beres Hammond,
Thionne Seck, Ousman Gueye, The Last Poets, Medeski Martin and Wood, The
Wailers. Gil
Scott Heron, Rocky Dawuni, Leon Mobley, Kabasa Dance and Drum Ensemble, Busso
Dance
Company, Balandugu Kan and Khaley Nguewel, Debbie Allen African Dance Ensemble.

"Kadiatou Sibi, a singer-songwriter-dancer, is perched on the highest of the
room's
elevated couch areas leading the crowd in a dizzing array of African dance
movements.  As
she gyrates with controlled abandon to the percussive drums being played
alongside her,
people in the crowd both yell their approval and simultaneously mirror her
movements." –
The Los Angeles Times


Kadiatou is also available for private parties and school assembly performances
during the days of February 20th to the 23rd of Black History Month.

Please contact Sherry Scott at 512-448-2266 or sherry@...
for her
schedule.

**luv and only the personal growth excerpts from Catalyst for Fun
Newsletter==sign up if you want the political and social too at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catalystforfun/ x Amanda Winters

4) Intimacies Discussion Group on Erotic Dance, Wed
5) Wisdom at Work Luncheon on Fri, Feb 23rd
7) Upcoming Art of Living Course and Celebration

**reminder: the World Wellness Weekend, February 24-25 at the
Austin convention Center. See http://www.worldwellness.org/ for more
info…..features Deepak Chopra, T.Harve Eker, and Joe Vitale
from 'The Secret'
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*The Thought that Counts Quote:

"I am only one but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still
I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not
refuse to do the something that I can do."

*Thanks to Rev. Chuck Freeman for this quote, which is of
inspiration to him….see more of his podcasts and more at
www.freesoulsproject.org

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4) The "Intimacies" Discussion Group features The Art of Exotic
Dancing

Join Good Life columnist Karen Kreps and special guest Donna Starnes
to talk about the art of exotic dance. Donna is the first person in
Austin to teach the core workshop in the national program, The Art
of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women. We'll discuss what having the
right moves can do for you.

Meet Wednesday February 21, 2007, 7 pm − 8:30 pm on the third
floor
of Book People, 603 N. Lamar. Audience members will be encouraged to
share their personal experiences. No charge, just bring your sense of
humor and an open mind.

To join the email announcement list of this group, send email to
p2paustin-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

This event is co-sponsored by the Good Life magazine and Book People.

The "Intimacies" Discussion Group

From Flirting to Forever

Join Good Life columnist Karen Kreps and special guest Jane Cobb,
LCSW, to talk about getting from flirting to foreplay to forever.
Learn from this psychotherapist what happy (emotionally intelligent)
couples do to make their relationships last.

Meet Wednesday March 21, 2007, 7 pm − 8:30 pm on the third
floor of
Book People, 603 N. Lamar. Audience members will be encouraged to
share their personal experiences. No charge, just bring your sense of
humor and an open mind.

To join the email announcement list of this group, send email to
p2paustin-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

This event is co-sponsored by the Good Life magazine and Book People.
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5) Wisdom at Work presents
Community in Action- Bootstrap Austin as a Case Study

see www.wisdomatworkaustin.org for more info…and/or to join their
email list

Date: Friday, Feb 23rd
Time: Registration at 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon and Presentation: Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Cost: Cost for the lunch and program is $20 (check or cash only) at
the door; make check out to WAW.
Location: Marie Callender's Restaurant, 9503 Research Blvd # 400,
Austin, TX 78759, Tel: (512) 349-7151

The data is in: the nature of work in America is changing. More and
more of us are no longer working in large enterprises, but are
instead choosing to work in small and micro businesses. What is
missing from these new economic and sociological models are the
personal support systems and built-in networking systems that the
bigger organizations provided.

Bootstrap Austin has experienced explosive growth as it has stepped
in to fill this niche for a growing number of entrepreneurs. There
are lessons to be learned for all of us in the way that we work, in
how we participate and in how we run our social organizations.

This month we have a panel discussion with the founder of Bootstrap
Austin, Bijoy Goswami, its Chief Firestarter, Kevin Koym, and Chief
Ambassador, Steve Harper. They will speak about the emergence of the
Bootstrap model and what implications it has for us in how we work
and network.

Bijoy Goswami is the co-founder and CEO of Aviri and the founder of
Bootstrap Austin, a vibrant open source community of entrepreneurs
building companies the old-fashioned way - with little to no startup
capital. The group has evolved into the Bootstrap Network with
chapters in multiple cities

Raised in India, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, Bijoy moved to the United
States in 1991 to attend Stanford University, where he studied
economics, history and computer science. He was also an Oxford
scholar and completed an Honors program in Science, Technology and
Society. After graduating from Stanford, Bijoy joined Trilogy
Software, where he worked for five years in business development,
sales, consulting, and product management.

Bijoy's first book, The Human Fabric, explores the MRE Framework in
detail. The book was released in November, 2004.

Kevin Koym is Founder and CEO of Enterprise Teaming, LLC and has
built seven startup companies in his career. Enterprise Teaming makes
companies succeed by leveraging networks of entrepreneurs to drive
innovation inside of corporations and communities. These practices
are being utilized to build Bootstrap Austin, a vibrant network of
650+ bootstrapping entrepreneurs, as well as the Prueba el Mundo
("Test the World"), a network of 1200+ entrepreneurs in Latin
America.

Kevin led Dell Computer Corporation to enter into eCommerce, selling
more than $1 Bil of revenue on software that Kevin's teams built.
Kevin created similar success for AT&T Wireless and Apple, as well as
leading the rapid launch of a number of startup companies and skunk
works. Kevin has worked and lived across the US, in Chile, and in
Mexico. He leads an integrated approach to "enterprise teaming"
between corporations and entrepreneurs through speaking, training,
and social software. For more information see
www.enterpriseteaming.com

Steve Harper is a serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, business
strategist and author of The Ripple Effect: Maximizing the Power of
Relationships for Life and Business. During the past twelve years,
Steve has owned two office technology companies and was the youngest
Xerox Agent in the country when he opened his first company,
Innovative Office Solutions, at the age of 23.

After the sale of his second company, Steve founded a consulting firm
called The Ripple Effect. Steve is considered a leading authority on
the power of connections and relationship management. He and his
Ripple team focus on helping companies of all sizes deepen and
strengthen the relationships they have with their clients, prospects
and employees.

More information on Steve and his work company can be found at
www.ripplecentral.com
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7) Art of Living Austin Events

a) The Austin chapter of the Art of Living Foundation cordinally
invites you to our Silver Jubilee, a celebration of 25 years of
service to humanity. On this occasion we will honor local
humanitarian individuals and organizations who are dedicated to
serving the community.

Dates:
Mon, Feb 26 2007
Time:
6:30 pm - 9 pm

Venue: Connally Banquet Hall --University of Texas Alumni Center
2110 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin TX 78712

***PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Human Values: Introduction to the Art of Living Foundation and our
commitment to uplifting human values and creating a stress-free,
violence-free society.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Award for Uplifting Human Values
Recognition of local individuals and organizations chosen for their
commitment to human values.

Entertainment
Cultural performances
Meditation for Peace
Guided meditation for 20 mins

To RSVP:
512-619-1679
silverjubilee@...

For more info:
www.uplifthumanvalues.org

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b) Upcoming 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.
The Art of Living course is typically taught over six 3-hour
sessions, conducted on weeknights and weekend mornings.
Course Details:
Date: Mar 13 - Mar 18, 2007
Time: Weekdays: 7 pm - 9:30 pm | Weekends: 9 am - 2:30 pm
Venue: 1810 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78701
Course Fee: Regular - $375, Students & Seniors please call us
for special course fees
For more information please call 512-786-6871 or email us at
courses@... or go to www.artoflivingaustin.org

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.

Ayurvedic Certification Programs Now Available in Austin

Austin Ayurveda is offering a Spa Certification Program and an Ayurvedic
Practitioner
program in a series of monthly classes offered on weekends. CEU's available.

Spa Certification Training includes:
• Foot bath with reflexology. Next class to be scheduled, 6 CEU, $90
• Abhyanga massage. Next class to be scheduled, 12 CEU, $235
• Sandalwood wrap. Next class to be scheduled, 12 CEU, $220
• Svedana, use of heat, steam and herbal packs to cleanse and detox the skin.
Next class
to be scheduled, 6 CEU, $90
• Nasaya treatment - reduces waste products from the head, throat and nose. Next
class
to be scheduled, 6 CEU, $110.
• Shirodhara treatment – Hair and scalp treatment -A thin thread of warmed
medicated oil
is poured over the forehead and scalp followed by soft tissue manipulation of
the head
and scalp. Shirodhara relaxes and calms the mind, pacifies vatha, cleanses the
tissues, and
balances the nervous system, relieves stress, quiets the senses, and improves
mental
clarity. Mar. 12 & 13, 12 CEU, $235.

Practitioner Certification includes the first six classes plus:
• Herbology
• Deeper understanding of the principles and theory of Ayurveda
• Rejuvenation treatments
• Meditations
• Mantra
• Additional treatment modalities
History, theory and principles of Ayurveda and Siddha Vaidya are included. All
materials
needed for the seminars will be provided.  We do suggest bringing an old
two-piece
swimsuit and to wear comfortable clothing.  You may wish to bring a smock or
apron.  All
workshop participants will receive a spa workshop kit and textbook specific to
the
workshop.

  Course descriptions can be found at www.austinayurveda.com under the Education
page

Classes to be held at Sol Reflections at The 620 Center, 107 RR 620 S, Suite
105.

Visit www.austinayurveda.com for information
or call James Bishop, Ph.D. Naturopathy
512-586-4871
MTI#1532 and CE#1015

James Bishop, Ph.D. Natural Health, is a licensed and practicing Massage
Therapist.  He
apprenticed with Dr. Rajkumar Reghunathan M.D. an Ayurvedic Siddha Vaidya
Physician,
then traveled to India to study with Dr. Hari Chandran, world-renowned Siddha
Vaidya
physician.  In 1996 James and Dr. Rai opened the first Siddha and Ayurvedic
Rasayana
treatments in the U.S. at the Spa in the Grande Wailea Resort on Maui.  James
has trained
individual therapists to practice Ayurvedic and Siddha Vaidya body therapies on
the islands
of Maui and Hawaii, as well as staff at the prestigious Aqua Solis Spa in the
Regency Resort
at Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada; the staff at the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat and
Ashram
near Boulder, Colorado.

**Luv and Excerpts from Catalyst for Fun newsletter== to view or
join, see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catalystforfun/
            *feel free to submit events! X amanda**

3)Non-Violent Communications Classes on Tuesday (wonderful
technique=also known as 'compassionate communication' that is useful
in any area of your life to improve relationships! www.cnvc.org )
4)Free Lunchtime Yoga near the Capitol
5)Camp Enterprise, Kids Money Education Camp
6) THE PERFECTION OF LOVE, HARMONY AND BEAUTY, A Three-Day
Exploration of Inner and Outer Peace with Shahabuddin Less on March 2-
4th
9) Affordable Housing free info seminar for Austin Artists on Feb
24th ==howabout passin this on to your fav artist?
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*A Great Way to Help Innocent Orphaned African Children who
are victimized by wars

Friends, I saw an amazing film this week called "God Grew Tired of
Us" which detailed the plight of 25,000 Sudanese "Lost Boys",ages 3
to 13,who were orphaned as a result of a tumultuous civil war in
Sudan. Watch clips at: http://www.godgrewtiredofus.com

The boys were forced to travel barefoot across the sub-Saharan desert
to find refuge from famine, disease, wild animals and attacks from
rebel soldiers.

The star of the film, John Dau, one of the Lost Boys, serves as the
Director of the Sudan Project, Direct Change which is raising funds
to complete the Duk Lost Boys, as well other projects to improve
healthcare and education. If you are moved to donate to this or other
charities to help these and other people like them, go to
http://www.godgrewtiredofus.com/charities.html

--ps... the film is not currently showing in Austin anymore==clips on
site and screening info too)
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**Thought That Counts Quote:

"Not to forgive is to be imprisoned by the past, by old grievances
that do not permit life to proceed with new business. Not to forgive
is to yield oneself to another's control... to be locked into a
sequence of act and response, of outrage and revenge, tit for tat,
escalating always. The present is endlessly overwhelmed and devoured
by the past. Forgiveness frees the forgiver. It extracts the forgiver
from someone else's nightmare." ~Lance Morrow

**Today's Affirmation: I am forgiven and I am forgiving.

**Today's Meditation:

Dear God,
By the power of Your spirit, teach us how to forgive.
We release the past completely in order to live fully in this moment.
Show us the innocence at the heart of all beings.
As we recall those feelings and situations that we drag along on our
life-journey,
we expand our vision to include You.
We forgive ourselves and we forgive all others;
for any word, thought or deed that was not loving.
We seek Your guidance and direction so that we do not repeat the
past. This is the very moment we begin again.
Alleluia!  Amen


***this quote is From Renaissance Unity Church's amazing quote a day
email====To subscribe, complete the form at:
http://www.renaissanceunity.org/dailyemail.htm
**To view their astoundingly beautiful past archive of messages:
http://lyris.renaissanceunity.org/read/?forum=inspiration

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1) ACPJ Peace & Justice NETWORKING BRUNCH

When: 10am to Noon - Saturday, February 17, 2007

Where: Central Presbyterian Church ,  8th and Brazos Streets(enter
from 8th Street in the center of the block)

*lots of parking on 7th in the church parking lot and on the street
All are welcome for networking, bagels, coffee and juice.

For more information: contact@... or 512-799-5117 --
-go to www.austinpeacecenter.org to sign up for email announcements
for future events!

ACPJ's monthly brunches create a space for Austin peace and justice
groups and individuals to network. Please send someone from your
group or come yourself prepared to speak for 3 minutes about your
work.

Each month we focus on one group or project with a 20 minute
presentation.

FEBRUARY'S TOPIC: Torture: Today's Legal Ramifications
Bonnie Tamres-Moore of www.OPPOSETOTURE.ORG will talk from her
experience working on this issue. Current events and issues involving
peace and justice are also discussed.
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2) Collaborative Brownfield Cleanup
I am writing to invite you to be part of a collaborative landscape
architecture project that I am facilitating in Southeast Austin with
the Rhizome Collective this Saturday afternoon beginning at 11 AM
(weather permitting):

We are in the second phase (plastering phase) a 16' diameter
bench/plaza, located on an 9.8 acre former landfill that the Rhizome
Collective was granted a few years ago, and have since cleaned up and
are turning into a beautiful natural center for environmental
education. The brownfield has been an amazing example of how
sustainable methods can be used to de-toxify the land. (link:
http://rhizomecollective.org/brownfield.html) Attached are a few pics
of where we are so far...

You don't need to know anything about superadobe, nor are you
expected to work—just drop by, say hello, and see what we're doing
and if it's something you'd like to learn more about or something
you'd like to see on your land/yard.

GETTING THERE:
     *  From downtown Austin head east on 7th St to 183 South;
     * exit rt. 183 onto Montopolis Drive, (an immediate right after
the bridge);
     * make the first right (also called Montopolis Drive);
     * left on Clovis;
     * left on Kemp
Follow Kemp 1/4 mile down to the middle of the block, looking for the
sign "Grove St. Cleanup" on your right. You'll enter the gate and go
down a small dirt hill driveway. (If you're in a little car, you may
want to park on the street and walk down). Follow the driveway down
into the clearing and you'll see us working.

Yahoomaps link (copy and paste this into your browser for the map):
http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#mvt=h&q2=500+Kemp+St%2C+Austin%2CTX%
2C+us&trf=0&lon=-97.695343&lat=30.240327&mag=3


TO WEAR (If you're working):
Work clothes, sturdy shoes, heavy rubber gloves or work gloves. We'll
have some extras but probably not enough for all.

TO BRING: water, a snack to share. Camera to take pictures.

QUESTIONS: Martin Perna cel 646-361-9163 email: ocotesoul@...

PEACE and JOY


Martín
--
To subscribe to the Rhizome collective mailings, send an email to
rhizomecollective@...

The Rhizome Collective
300 Allen Street
Austin Tx 78702
512.385.3695
http://rhizomecollective.org

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3) Non-Violent Communication Classes
Where: At Pat Siebert's house
406 Brady Lane

Tuesday's 7-9pm - $20
Dealing with conflicts in families and relationships.

CONFLICT IS:
natural and unavoidable
something we all deal with
dramatically different depending on what we do with it
not a contest - when there is a winner there is also a loser
not about right and wrong

Be Healthy,
Pat Siebert
www.PatSiebert.com
Pat@...
512-347-1859
406 Brady Lane,
Austin, Texas 78746
Feldenkrais Practitioner
Nonviolent Communications

"I don't make history. I catch fly balls." Willey Mayes
*for more info on Non-Violent Communications, see www.cnvc.org to see
the amazing books on the subject and other resources

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4) Free Lunchtime Yoga Classes near the Capitol

Friends,

You are all invited to attend a series of FREE lunchtime yoga classes
that I've set up near the state Capitol building.  Heck, you might
even run into your state legislator, a staff member, a state
employee, or a gaggle of lobbyists at one of these classes.  "Better
laws through more relaxed, healthy legislators and staffers."

What:  Free yoga classes.  No experience necessary.  Open to the
public.
When:  Monday and Wednesdays, Noon until 12.45pm, beginning March 2nd.
Where:  South Conference Room, ground floor, Robert E Johnson
building, northeast corner of 15th Street and Congress Avenue, just
north of the Capitol building.

Wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one.  Classes
taught by professional instructors.

Special thanks to Representative Donna Howard for sponsoring these
classes.

Feel free to forward this invitation to others and to forward on to
other email lists.

Cheers,
-Bruce Kravitz kkravitz@...

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5) Camp Enterprise: Kids Money Camp

Are your kids always thinking up great business ideas, ways to make
money, or the next perfect mousetrap?   Well, here's an excellent way
for them to explore the world of business.

The wildly successful "Camp Enterprise" business camp is being
offered over Spring Break.  The Money Academy will be leading the 5
day journey into business ownership.  Campers will work together to
start a business for the week.

They will spend a week as entrepreneurs, learning from successful
local business owners, as they start and run a business of their
own.  For instance, in one camp the kids started "Enterprise Plants"
selling potted herbs, and another group sold hand painted greeting
cards.  Field trips, guest speakers, and a special activities foster
teamwork and integrity, which are the cornerstones of the camp.   And
they love the idea that they get to keep the money they make from
doing business for the week.

The big plus here is that they learn how to use that money to make
more money!
It's a great way for kids to learn how to turn their great ideas into
real
businesses.  Register at www.themoneyacademy.net or call The Money
Academy at 443-8851.

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6) THE PERFECTION OF LOVE, HARMONY AND BEAUTY
>A Three-Day Exploration of Inner and Outer Peace with Shahabuddin
Less
>March 2-4, 2007
>Austin, Texas
>
>Shahabuddin will focus on meditations that allow one to experience
inner
>peace and create harmony in their lives, relationships and in the
>world.  There is a great and immediate need in the world today for
the
>individual to experience and manifest peacefulness.  Meditative
practices
>include sound, movement, stillness and lively discourse.  Daily yoga
>sessions with Yves Oberlin will also be available.
>
>Shahabuddin David Less is a senior teacher in the Sufi Order
>International, an organization founded on the teachings of Hazrat
Inayat
>Khan.  Shahabuddin has taught meditation for over 30 years.  His
teaching
>reflects his tremendous insight, generous humor and compassion.  He
is
>also a terrific cook.  He founded Rising Tide International in
Sarasota,
>Florida, a school for esoteric studies and an international center
for
>promoting cooperation and understanding among the world's spiritual
traditions.
>
>The event begins on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m., March 2, and ends
Sunday
>around noon.  It takes place in central Austin at The Eternal Way
Center,
>1122 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX  78704.  Coffee, tea and light
snacks will
>be served.
>
>The cost of the three-day event is $225 with the early registration
>discount due by February 16 with a $50 deposit.  Registration after
>February 16 will cost $275.  There is a registration form below.
>
>For registration information, please contact Wahhaba Phillips at
>214-337-8921 or wahhaba.phillips@....
>For housing informaiton, please contact Noor-un-nisa Hejny at 830-
868-4531
>or hejny4@....
>
>"All things pertaining to spiritual progress in life depend upon
>peace."   ~   Hazrat Inayat Khan


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7) For the SECOND-TO-THE-LAST SUNDAY is February 18th, 6-8 pm (sorry
for the scheduling shifts; the hall wasn't available on the last
Sunday this month), the "Last Sunday" gathering will focus on war and
empire, featuring Butch Hancock, Jim Hightower, and Ana-Maurine Lara,
along with regulars Gilkyson, Rigby, and Jensen.

Where: Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto, next door to Scholz
Garten.

Our goal is to examine not only the current war in Iraq and the
ambitions of this administration, but the larger project of dominance
that U.S. policymakers have pursued in the last half-century -- and
the consequences of that for the world.

Our special musical guest will be Butch Hancock, who many know as one
of the founding members (with Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore) of The
Flatlanders. Hancock's 2006 record "War and Peace," his first solo CD
in almost nine years, takes on the politicians' lies and platitudes
through a masterful set of songs including "The Master Game"
and "Cast the Devils Out." Hancock's voice, warm and scratchy after
all these years, brings a depth to the call for peace and justice.

One writer/agitator who has long called out the powerful on the
imperial project is, of course, Jim Hightower. He will be back to
offer his analysis of the debacle in Iraq, which he's been providing
for years in books and the Hightower Lowdown.

Writer and organizer Ana-Maurine Lara will take up the subject of
empire with a focus on its effects on the people around the world.
Through analysis, poems, and a reading from her novel Erzulie's
Skirt, Lara will highlight the impact of these policies on women's
bodies. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in East Africa and
the United States, Lara has for more than a decade worked as a
community organizer, educator, and trainer. She is co-publisher of
bustingbinaries.com, a website that challenges binary thinking in
U.S. based social justice movements.

Robert Jensen will chart the bipartisan nature of this U.S. imperial
project over the past 60 years, concentrating on the systemic nature
of the problem. Jim Rigby will look at the deeper spiritual death
that comes with these policies that seek dominance. And, happily,
Eliza Gilkyson is back from the road and will play one of her new
songs about these problems.
Folks from the various antiwar groups in the Austin area will be at
Last Sunday with information about their work. When the program from
the stage is over, we'll turn our attention to their work and
informal discussions about organizing.
As always, the gathering is free and open to the public, with light
refreshments and child care available. We will continue to pass the
hat to cover the costs of the event.
Mark these dates: In March and April we'll be back on the last
Sundays: March 25 (focusing on the ecological crisis) and April 29
(economic justice). And plans are afoot for a final gathering of the
season in early June to celebrate the Last Sunday community.
in solidarity, the Last Sunday gang (Eliza, Jim, Robert)
For more information: 471-1990, rjensen@...;
Third Coast Activist Resource Center, thirdcoastactivist.org.
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8) E-Z Advocacy to save NPR==Organizing about global warming and Ntl
Parks

***Save NPR action

President Bush just proposed drastic cuts to NPR and PBS.
  We've stopped similar cuts in the past, but enough is
  enough: With the new Congress, we can make sure this never happens
  again.

  We need Congress to save NPR and PBS once and for all.

  Can you help out by signing this petition to Congress?
  It's  really easy -- just click the link below:
>
>
http://civic.moveon.org/publicbroadcasting/?referring_id=9861-7583012-
F1.BbR10UK2H60eGrgiByA


*****Climate Change Action


I know that many of you are concerned about climate change. A new
organization is forming, using the methods of the highly successful
MoveOn.org. This new organization, www.avaaz.org, is offering one
clear and
simple message to world leaders - begin to stop global climate change
now.

I hope you will take a look and consider joining this unifying effort.

Check out this new video about climate change.

http://www.avaaz.org/en/climate_action


****Support National Parks Action

Our national parks are in need of repair due to an extreme lack
of funding. The new Congress has an opportunity to increase
funding for national parks. I just sent a message to Congress
and to the Bush Administration urging them to boost funding for
our national parks.

Can you send a message too? The more people they hear from, the
better our chances to see results and repair our parks. Click
below to send your message:

http://ga1.org/campaign/nationalpriority?rk=F13b3JY12RIFW


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9) Affordable Housing Info for Austin Artists on Feb 24th!
Get In Tune is a free open house for Austin's creative
community.

Get information about living affordably in Austin.

*home buying * health programs * insurance * energy
efficiency *small business development

Workshops will be offered several times throughout the
event and will focus on:
• getting your credit in shape
• the home-buying process
• documenting non-traditional incomes

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Gibson Austin Showroom
3601 S. Congress Ave., Suite G400/Penn Field

Representatives from area organizations, non-profits,
government departments, developers, and educators will
be on hand to answer questions about programs
available throughout the city.

Amp Up Your Everyday Living

Hosted by: Gibson Guitar, Austin Music Foundation and
the City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community
Development and Economic Growth and Redevelopment
Services Office

For information, Kim Kelsall, 512.974.3175

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable
modifications and equal access to communications will
be provided upon request. Funding is provided through
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Austin Music Foundation (AMF) is a nonprofit
organization with a singular mission: to unite,
ignite, and revolutionize our local music community.
Since 2002, we have been fueling the local music scene
by educating our local artists and professionals,
building a world-renowned community with roots in
local music, and incubating the next wave of talent.

email: members@...
phone: 512-323-0787
web: http://www.austinmusicfoundation.org

http://www.myspace.com/austinmusicfoundation

http://www.myspace.com/texasmusicoffice

http://www.myspace.com/austinmusicoffice

http://www.myspace.com/musicawards

http://www.myspace.com/austinfemalesinmusic

http://www.myspace.com/unlockaustin

TWO UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Prepare to Become a Massage Therapy Instructor
Adult Learner Facilitation

This 30 hour course fulfills the Texas Department of State Health Services
requirement for
Massage Therapy Instructors. Participants will become familiar with learning
theories and
concepts, as well as classroom management skills and lesson planning. In
addition,
assessment tools will be incorporated to help potential instructors determine
their
teaching strengths and weaknesses.

March 2-5
30 Hours (also provides CEU's)
$395.00

Call 512-448-2266 to register.

See: http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/adult_learner.htm for complete
details
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Negative Pressure Cupping Massage for Facial Drainage and Lifting

This class will teach the basics for eliminating buildup of wastes and fluids in
the face and
neck, stimulating circulation and lymphatic flow to give a more youthful
appearance and a
"lifted" look.

Class will include an introduction to lymphatics of the head and face,
discussion of skin
and common problems of facial skin, introduction to the equipment, safety and
contraindications and practice with the techniques. Equipment supplied for the
class and
available for purchase. This is a great technique to add to a practice or to
practice on
yourself and family.

March 10, 10am - 4pm
6 hours CEU's
$109.00

Call 512-448-2266 to register.
Visit: http://www.resource-connection.net/classes/facial_cupping.htm for more
information.


Both Classes Taught by: Michelle Burns, BSRN, RMT, MTI

Michelle Burns, BSRN, RMT, MTI, is a State of Texas approved CEU provider with
over 15
years of experience as a massage therapist and massage therapy instructor for a
wide
variety of subjects. She has also taught classes for the public at several
resort spas and
continuing education classes in touch and aromatherapy for nurses. Her
experience
includes supervising massage therapy instructors and teaching them the skills
they need
for the classroom. She also teaches advanced technique classes in a variety of
specialties.

Still time to register for workshops coming this weekend.

There had been some confusion in the past -- you do not need to attend
both.  These are stand alone, independent workshops.  Come to one or
the other, or best yet, come to both.  Everyone is welcome.

Integrative Breathwork: The Journey Home
An evocative musical journey through the chakras
Saturday Feb 17, 10am to 8pm, $115


Integrative Chakra Breathwork
Group Tune-Up Night -- Clearing the Demons
Sunday Feb 18, 6pm to 8pm, $20

Ed Buresh, RMT, MTI, CH
chakrabreathwork@...

**luv and only the personal growth excerpts from Catalyst for Fun
Newsletter==sign up if you want the political and social events too
at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catalystforfun/ x Amanda Winters

2) Call to Volunteer at the World Wellness Weekend, February 24-25 at
the Austin convention Center. See  http://www.worldwellness.org/ for
more info…features Depak Chopra and other nationally known teachers
9) Austin Nuero-Linguistic Programming Group Calendar of Events
includes Imago Relationship Talk...great group!
11) Jung Society Events
13)Austin Center for Religious Science hosts Speakers Events and
Concert, Feb 18th and 21st  (great group led by Walt Brewer--one of
my fav-o-rite ministers who has a great e-quote-a-week you can
subscribe to also!)
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*Thought that counts Quote:

"I am done with great things and big plans, great institutions and big
success. I am for those tiny, invisible loving human forces that work
from individual to individual, creeping through the crannies of the
world like so many rootlets, or like the capillaries."
      * By William James, "The Will to Believe"
       (this quote reminds me of what a friend of mine told me…"No
matter what 'grand plans' you have….anything you come up with comes
down to person to person….stick with that."  So true! Amanda)
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2) Call to Volunteer at the World Wellness Weekend, February 24-25 at
the Austin convention Center. See  http://www.worldwellness.org/ for
more info.

  You would receive an inclusive weekend pass, including admission to
Deepak  Chopra' keynote address, T.Harve Eker, Joe Vitale, a Staff T-
Shirt   and the satisfaction of helping to spread the wellness....

I am looking for people who can work 8-10 hours at the Weekend.
All volunteers are asked to attend an orientation Friday evening on
Feb. 23rd at 7:00pm at the Austin Convention Center.
Please let me know ASAP by filling out the Volunteer Application &
returning it to me. There are some spots still available. Please read
the Volunteer Information sheet before you fill out the application.
You can check out speaker & class times at  www.world wellness.org
before choosing the times you  would like to volunteer. Click on the
Austin link and then click on the Volunteer link.
Yo can also download the Volunteer Application & Info from the World
Wellness site if you have any trouble getting it from me.
Blessings, Niki Doering  ndiam@... 809-0310

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9) Austin Nuero Linguistic Programming Group  Calendar of Events

Using Conflict to Nurture Intimacy
When: Tues, Feb 27, 7:00pm -- 9:30pm
Where: Unity Center, 9603 Dessau Road
How much: Free, with an optional love offering for the building
Skill level: All skill levels

What if you could use the conflict in your most important
relationships as a gateway to intimacy? The Imago Dialogue, developed
by Harville Hendrix, proposes a simple format for doing just this.

Anna Gonzalez-Sorensen, Ph.D. and Don Sorensen, LCSW will talk about
their own Imago journey, their work with couples and singles, Imago
and NLP, demonstrate the Imago Dialogue and give you a chance to
practice the Imago Dialogue.

Read more about Anna and Don , or to request a brochure for upcoming
Imago Weekend Workshops or Austin Counseling and Psychological
Services, contact them at donanasor@... or 512.345.8195.

***

Foundation Skills of NLP will be offered in the Austin area,
beginning April 28.  Learn the basics of NLP in a setting that gives
you practice with specific skills and techniques.  Four days over two
weekends.


In 2006, we rolled out a website, started a PR team, and 2 regular
attenders completed a full 18-day NLP Practitioner Training
(congratulations Chris Baker and Sans Talbot!).  We hosted 30+ free
NLP events in Austin, welcoming more than 80 new folks to Austin NLP.
--Mike Bown and Tom Carroll kicked off the year by talking about New
Years Resolutions That Happen at Austin NLP's monthly meeting -- info
coming soon on their June 9-10 weekend workshop that they're creating
based on, based on what they presented in January.
See ya soon! Katie Raver Austin NLP Communications
www.AustinNLP.com

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12) Jung Society of Austin Spring Schedule of Lectures and Classes
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Summary of Events
-- ROCK ART TRIP TO SEE THE PECOS RIVER ROCK ART
-- THIS THING CALLED LOVE: LECTURE AND POTLUCK
-- East-West Astrological Traditions
-- The Gospel of Thomas: Depth Psychology Two Thousand Years Ago
-- See the Shadow—Transcend the Blizzard of Mind
-- Little Match Girl: An Archetypal Tale
-- Six Week Dream Analysis
-- Dream Workshop
-- Jungian Archetypes at the Movies

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ROCK ART TRIP TO SEE THE PECOS RIVER ROCK ART
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Organized by Priscilla Murr for the Jung Society of Austin Cost:
$310.00 First payment due by February 10: $100.00 (Check made out to
the Jung Society. Mail to 1500 W. 6th St. Austin, Texas 78703)
Remainder due by March 1, 2007
Description of trip: Saturday March 10, 2007: Meet in Del Rio, Texas
at the Best Western. We will have a discussion of the rock art sites
and their potential meaning that evening at about 7:30.

Sunday March 11,2007. After breakfast we will meet in Comstock at a
location which I will tell you about Saturday evening. We will meet
our guide, Allen Wright, and begin our first day of rock art. In the
morning we will visit Painted Cave, a site which is a different rock
art from Pecos Style rock art: it is much more modern, perhaps 1500
years old, with large figures painted in red. It is called red
monochrome and the human figures carry bows and arrows, a sign that
it is much more recent rock art. We will have a picnic lunch at the
White Shaman site and in the afternoon we will visit the White Shaman
site,perhaps the most famous site in the area with the renowned and
beloved white shaman. We will be free in the evening, perhaps we will
all go to Ma Crosby's in Ciudad Acuña for dinner (a very particular
restaurant in Acuña).

Monday March 12, 2007: We will all visit two sites this day: Fate
Bell Shelter and Fate Bell Annex and the Panther Cave. Panther Cave
is reached by boat on the Rio Grande. The boat can take about 8
people at a time so we will split the group, and those who don't get
on the boat at the first time will go to Fate Bell. When the first
group returns from Panther Cave, they will go to Fate Bell and the
others will go to Panther Cave. (If the water levels in the Rio
Grande aren't deep enough, we may have to revise this part of the
trip: pray for rain some place on the Rio Grande, upstream from
Amistad Dam) Panther Cave is one of the most impressive sites in the
area with 8 feet tall feline anthropomorphs and many indications of
shamanic practices. Lunch will be sometime during that day, probably
at the State Park. In the evening we will have a barbecue at the very
typically West Texas home of Allen Wright: it will consist of
brisket, potato salad, beans, etc along with beer or margaritas.

Tuesday March 13, 2007: Visit to the Curly Tail Panther Site. This is
a site for the brave of heart who are not afraid of heights (that
does not include me) and who are in good physical condition. It is a
beautiful site with very special rock art and well worth the effort.
It is about 20 miles north of Del Rio and you can return to Dallas
directly from there rather than coming back to Del Rio. If you decide
not t to go to the Curly Tailed Panther, you can spend the morning
with me exploring Old Town Del Rio and its historic origins,
including the San Felipe Springs which even today provides Del Rio
with all of its water. We can also visit the Whitehead Museum. This
is, unfortunately, not rock art but it is actually very interesting.
Or, we could hike to the overlook above Panther Cave and the Rio
Grande. That might be of interest if anyone is a birder.

If the trip does not fill up with twenty people, we may have to
charge a little extra due to the cost of the boats. Normally on these
trips I have between 18 and 20 people so we must be optimistic. Also,
I was unable to make reservations at the hotel closer to Comstock
which I had hoped for. If I am able to make those reservations later,
the price of the trip may come down a little bit (between ten and
twenty dollars). This is not an easy trip to plan. Most of the rock
art is on private property or on sites which are very difficult to
access such as Panther Cave (difficult because it is so dependent on
the fluctuations of the river level).

The cost of the trip includes all guide fees, the boat fees, one
dinner, two lunches, your hotel room, and a $40 donation to the Jung
Society of Austin. If you have any questions, please call Priscilla
Murr at (512) 482-0074.
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  THIS THING CALLED LOVE: LECTURE AND POTLUCK
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Speaker: Karen Vandiver, LPC, PMFT - Saturday, February 17 at 6:30
p.m. $ 10 per person CEU: 1.5 hrs
Love inspires world religions, classic art, music, poetry and
architecture – it is a force to be reckoned with. The book Anam Cara
describes it as an aspect of soul friendship. Others say that it is
the eternal bond between the individual and God. The Christian Bible
declares, "God is Love." Some say love is universal and lives or dies
depending on the strength of its foundation.

Today, however, romance is a best seller of love in most forms and
pre-occupies men and women of all ages regardless of race, creed, or
color.

Love can create, destroy, and irritate. Heroes and fools are born of
love. Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote, "'Tis better to have loved and lost
than never to have loved at all." But, Inyat Hazrat Khan said, "God
breaks your heart again and again until it stays open." Can the idea
of love compare to the reality? Join our exploration of This Thing
Called Love.

Karen Vandiver, LPC, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist
with 23 years of training and experience in psychotherapy, who has
worked extensively with individuals, couples, families, businesses,
and groups. She is a past-president of the Jung Society of Austin.

Bring your favorite potluck dish and join us for Dinner at the home
of Marcus Barnes 6507 River Place Blvd. Austin, Texas 78730 RSVP to
(512) 338-1816 Home is located In northwest Austin off RR 2222
between Highway 620 and Loop 360.

• at River Place Blvd & RR 2222, the intersection is controlled by a
signal light.

• Turn SOUTH onto River Place Blvd. & drive 1200 ft to first street
on left.

• Turn LEFT on Bonaventure Dr. & drive about 1500 feet.

• Turn LEFT at fence posts with a sign indicating "JSA" for Jung
Society of Austin.

• Proceed on dirt road past first house to the two-story, red-brick
house at the end of the road.

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East-West Astrological Traditions
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Speaker: Linda Mackey Friday,March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Isis Institute,
1300 W. Koenig Ln., Austin $12 members/$15 non-members
East-West Cultural Perspectives study Western and Vedic (Indian)
Astrology to demonstrate the commonalities within the two great
traditions.

But such study also shows significant points of divergence in
substance or emphasis, or both. The similarities and differences give
insight into the cultures which sustained these astrological
traditions.

The East West dialogue has been enthusiastically pursued for the last
few decades and has enriched all who participated in it. The
comparative study of astrology brings a great deal to that dialogue.

Linda Mackey, PhD with degrees in Philosophy and Asian Studies, now
teaches at Austin Community College. She has traveled to India
beginning in the 1970's and studied Vedic Astrology with a
traditional village Jyotishi (astrologer).
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  The Gospel of Thomas: Depth Psychology Two Thousand Years Ago

Speaker: Wynette Barton, M.A. Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Isis
Institute, 1300 W. Koenig Ln., Austin $12 members $15 non-members
Amid profound excitement, scholars announced that ancient materials
discover at Nag Hammadi, Egypt in 1945 were surviving copies from the
Gospel of Thomas. They predicted a revolution of Christianity.

A closer look at the relatively short text of 114 sayings attributed
to Jesus reveals puzzling paradoxes – careful study suggests that
Jesus was talking about no more – and no less – than the process of
becoming conscious.

The text speaks of finding the kingdom within in a way that
challenges listeners to hear what they already know, but don't know
that they know. "Know what is before you," says the Gospel of
Thomas, "and what is hidden will be revealed."

Wynette Barton, M.A. is a graduate of the C. G. Jung Institute of
Zurich and is in private practice in Austin. Her study of the Gospel
of Thomas and other pre-Christian and early Christian texts was
inspired by her passion for ancient history and the Greek and
Egyptian myths.

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See the Shadow—Transcend the Blizzard of Mind
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Speaker: Rev. Mahalele Louis Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Isis
Institute, 1300 W. Koenig Ln., Austin $12 members / $15 non-members
The movie, "Ground-hog Day," is a most profound (and hilarious)
approach to the aim of psychology: the awakening to love and to
selfless service to humankind. It is said that, on February 2, if the
groundhog, a little furry animal sees its shadow, there will be "six
more weeks" of bad weather. Is there more to this folklore tradition?
This presentation is for you:

• If you are waking up day after day after day to the same situation
and feel challenged in changing the script that owns you.

• If you believe that there is a time for every season under heaven

• If you are willing to see how LOVE is a force that can take you
and/or your client out of the comfort of the pattern and into a
deeper knowledge of the Self

Rev. Mahalene Louis is an Inspiration Anchor, a Futurist, an Artist,
an Author and the President of Soulvision Axis, Inc. She recently
authored Book 1 of "Healing the Jewish Agenda; If it weren't for
family, food, sex and money, I would do great on Earth! "

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Little Match Girl: An Archetypal Tale
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Speaker: Diana Heritage Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Isis Institute,
1300 W. Koenig Ln., Austin $12 members $15 non-members
From childhood to old age, fairy tales capture our imagination. They
offer guidance for human development and insight into the archetypal
energies within each of us. These ancient and compelling stories
reflect the eternal dramas that are the real life dilemmas we
encounter in the journey of our lives.

Why are fairy tales so compelling? Is it because they harking back to
our childhood when were young and the veil between the unconscious
and consciousness was thinner. In childhood we intuit the archetypal
underpinnings that are fundamental to the human experience. These
colorful, sinister, sad and humorous themes are the figurative bones
of our humanity. Simple yet complex they act as guides to our inner
wisdom that are invaluable for psychological growth and maturity.

The Little Match Girl, by Hans Christian Andersen, is a heart-
rending, moving story, reflecting an archetypal pattern which has
been experienced by many.

Diana Heritage holds a masters degree in social work from the
University of Houston and is a graduate of the InterRegional Society
of Jungian Analysts. She is a Jungian Analyst and has been in private
practice in Houston since 1993.
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Six Week Dream Analysis
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Presenter: Priscialla Murr, Ph.D. Tuesdays, Feb. 20 - April 10 No
class March 13 or April 13 Call for location: (512) 482-0074 CEU
Credits 12 hours $75 members $95 non-member
The class will read and discuss Jung's 1929 Seminar Series on Dream
Analysis based on notes compiled by his students from class notes
written up after the seminar. It is the only in depth analysis of a
series of dreams which has been published so far and is Jung at his
informal best— he lays out theories of the unconscious psyche, dreams
and how to interpret them. Barbara Hannah, Eleanor Bertine, Esther
Harding and Toni Wolff were participants in the seminar.

The book: Dream Analysis by C. G. Jung is very expensive. The Jung
Educational Center in Houston sells copies for $90.00 Abebooks.com
has nine copies under $50.00 The Austin public library and other
libraries have copies. If possible, please read the first two
seminars before coming to the first class.

Priscilla Murr, Ph.D. has been recording and working on the meaning
of her own dreams for nearly 40 years. For 14 years in Zurich she
studied dreams at the Jung Institute and in her own analysis. She is
a graduate of the Jung Institute Zurich, a Jungian Analyst and a
Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been in private practice in
Austin for more than 20 years.

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Dream Workshop
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Presenter: Priscilla Murr, Ph.D. Tuesdays, April 24 - May 29 7:30 to
9:30 p.m. Call for location: (512) 482-0074 $75 members / $95 non-
members
Join a group of like-minded individuals who wish to learn more about
what their own dreams mean. The class will meet six times and will be
limited in size so that each person has time to have a dream
interpreted. Confidentiality and mutual respect are necessary for
such a class. I will provide a safe and welcoming container for such
personal work.

Priscilla Murr, Ph.D. has been recording and working on the meaning
of her own dreams for nearly 40 years. For 14 years in Zurich she
studied dreams at the Jung Institute and in her own analysis. She is
a graduate of the Jung Institute Zurich, a Jungian Analyst and a
Licensed Professional Counselor. She has been in private practice in
Austin for more than 20 years.



Jungian Archetypes at the Movies
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Presenter: Emily Carter, M.A. Three Saturdays at 4:30 pm. ISIS
Institute - 1300 W. Koenig
• April 28 - Classic Hero: STAR WARS

• May 12 - Feminine Hero: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING

• June 9 - Tragic Hero: GLADIATOR

We will gather to watch films with box- office success that
illustrate Jungian archetypes and mythic story structures as
described in Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey. Hollywood's moguls
would love to discover a formula for financially successful films.
One such attempt turns to analysis of Jungian archetypes in the
Hero's Journey.

Sadly no amount of analysis can replace instinct, taste, daring not
to mention acting, direction and cinematography – talent always wins
over formal – but beneath talent lies enduring verities. After each
viewing, we will order out for a meal and discuss the archetypal
power that propelled these successful films.

Emily S. Carter, M.A., has degrees in Anthropology and has studied
folklore. Her non- fiction publishing has continued for 34 years, and
in retirement she is pursing a fiction career. Her fascination with
mythic story structures began in the 1970s when Joseph Campbell's
theories flourished among folklore graduate students. She is a
qualified Myers-Briggs analyst.


Contact Information
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email: contact@...
phone: 512-305-6386
web: http://www.jungsociety.org
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13) Austin Center for Religious Science, www.austincrs.net will
awaken Austin to its spiritual magnificence by hosting an afternoon
and evening of internationally recognized speakers and leaders of the
Religious Science movement.  Come enjoy lively explanations of the
power and joy of Religious Science and the incredible difference YOU
can make in your life.  It will be a wonderful afternoon of insight,
humor, music and who knows what other fun.

On Sunday, Feb 18th after the 10:30 AM service, "Asilomar Comes to
Austin" will be from 1-4 PM at the ACRS location.  Maps are on the
bottom of the first page of the website.  Suggested love offering
$25.

The speakers for the Sunday afternoon are:

Dr. Candice Becket, President of Religious Science International,
Ukiah, CA

Rev. Jim Lockard, Westlake, CA

Dr. Jeffrey Proctor, Baltimore, MD

Rev. Kenn Gordon, Kelowna, BC

Rev. David Leonard, Huntsville, AL

Dr. Arleen Bump, Ft. Lauderdale, FL


Then again, on Wednesday night, Feb 21rst from 7-9 PM at the Hilton,
500 East 4th Street, Austin, 78701 - (512) 482-8000,
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/AUSCVHH-Hilton-Austin-
Texas/index.do  "Asilomar Comes to Austin" continues.  Presented on a
love offering basis.

Another star-studded evening of t and the speakers are:


Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones, Simi Valley, CA

Rev. Paul Gonyea, Atlanta, GA

Rev. Moira Foxe, Redondo Beach, CA

Dr. Jay Scott Neale, Fremont, CA


After the rally at 9 PM, Rev. Walt's band, Rhythm Congress, will play
for your dancing pleasure featuring the music of Sam and Dave and
other Rhythm and Blues greats until ?

For more information please contact us.  You can subscribe to our
weekly ethought by request at austincrs@...


God is All There Is,

Rev. Walt Brewer

Austin Center for Religious Science
"Awakening Humanity to Its Spiritual Magnificence"

Meeting Sundays at 10:30AM
We are at:
4701 Westgate Blvd. Ste A-103
Austin, TX 78745
across the street from Westgate Theaters
go to www.austincrs.net for a map

Office Contact Info:
512-892-7777
austincrs@...

www.austincrs.net

USA, Planet Earth

(Please forward this on to anyone you think would like to help)

Call to Volunteer at the World Wellness Weekend, February 24-25 at
the Austin convention Center.

I am looking for people who can work 8-10 hours at the Weekend.  You
would receive an inclusive weekend pass, including admission to
Deepak Chopra' keynote address, T.Harve Eker, Joe Vitale, a Staff T-
Shirt and the satisfaction of helping to spread the wellness....
All volunteers are asked to attend an orientation Friday evening on
Feb. 23rd at 7:00pm at the Austin Convention Center.

Please let me know ASAP by filling out the Volunteer Application &
returning it to me. There are some spots still available. Please
read the Volunteer Information sheet before you fill out the
application.
You can download the Volunteer Application & Info from the World
Wellness site & also check out speaker & class times at  www.world
wellness.org. Click on the Austin link and then click on the
Volunteer link.

Blessings,

Niki Doering
809-0310
ndiam@...

Hi all, I will be hosting Randall West, who is a Spiritual Astrologer extraordinare, on Feb. 18,19 and 20, in Wimberley. He will be in Austin on the 17. He is not only a great astrologer, he is a very nice person, easy to consult with, and he will be able to tell you about the patterns in your life that don't serve you and, without any judgement, help you in identifying  ways you can change that.

 If you would like to find out more about Randall, please go to www.changeyourhoroscope.com . He usually charges $200.00 for a two hour reading and consultation, but will charge a group fee of $60.00 per hour reading. If you would like one, please call me: Toll Free: 888-243-4941, or E  mail me at kathyslegacy@... . You will have to book early as he needs your birth details before the reading. You can choose a Life Reading, Relationships, Children or Geographical.

Thanks,

Kathy Scott Perry

World Wellness Weekend, February 24-25, 2007

3,000 - 5,000 attendees expected to attend. 

Your Local City eChamber offers affordable and effective advertising,

marketing and promotion opportunities to help your business grow. 

We are down to our last few premium advertising spaces available

So don't wait, Sign up now!           Deadline is February 15, 2007

Availability based on first come, first served.

This advertising opportunity is exclusively for Your Local City members.
If you would like to become a member, and take advantage of this awesome opportunity,
We would love to market and promote you!

 Find membership benefits and rates at http://www.yourlocalcity.com/Ad_W_Us.htm

or contact me and we'll meet to discuss your options.

Premium advertising spots available for additional cost of $100 (only 32 spaces available).

You get:

1) Advertise on the first booth of the show for two days
2) Have a 2ft x 6inch, full color banner
3) Be part of the YLC TV presentation that will be viewed the length of the event (2 days).
4) Advertise on the 1000 postcard size handouts
5) Place marketing material on table #1
6) Get a copy of all contacts made at the show via our huge drawing give away

7) Plus all the other Your Local City benefits you get with your membership.

Find membership benefits and rates at http://www.yourlocalcity.com/Ad_W_Us.htm.

YLC members will be represented in booth #'s 1 & 2 right in the front entrance of the World Wellness Weekend event, February 24-25, 2007.  Deadline to be included is February 15, 2007.

*****Please go to our website and see a diagram of the space and get all the details. *****  

    http://www.yourlocalcity.com/YLC_events_sponsors/world_wellness_weekend_2.htm

Future events scheduled for YLC members to be promoted:

Leander High School Craft Show scheduled for March 31, 2007
The Remarkable Women's Conference scheduled for May 11-12, 2007

& many other upcoming events planned throughout the year!

NETWORKNG Opportunities:

·        WING / Central meets on Tuesdays, 9 -10 am at Waterloo's on 38th, 1 block west of Lamar and WING / Round Rock meets on Fridays, 8:30 - 10 am at Smokey Mo's in Round Rock, on the northeast side of 35 and Hester's Crossing. Only costs are if you decide to purchase breakfast.

·        YLC monthly member meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  Next meeting is Tuesday, February 20, 11:30 - 1 pm at Logan's Roadhouse in La Frontera.   It's in front of Barnes & Noble. Cost is $5 plus cost of your lunch, if you choose to eat.

Please contact me soon if you are interested in any of the above mentioned events!

Looking forward to promoting you!

= )

Brandi Avant, LMT

512-924-7620

happybrandi@...

www.yourlocalcity.com