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Hello all,

I  hope this message finds you well and enjoying the end of summer.  I'm a Reiki practitioner, yoga teacher, and nutritional counselor, and I also have an MFA in Nonfiction writing.  Right now, I'm in the process of blending my dual interests in writing and holistic health.

I've designed a series of teleclasses about writing for holistic professionals that I'd like to offer on the discussion list. My goal is to help people in our field gain confidence in their writing so they can better represent the important work they do in the media.  I've kept the prices low to accommodate beginning practitioners and those with limited income.

I'm pasting the information on my classes below. Please let me know if you're interested in the classes, or if you have any questions about me or my program.

In health,

Katherine Jamieson

Simply Living Well

Wellness and Writing

"Getting In To Print" Tele-classes with Katherine Jamieson, MFA, HHC

Writing for magazines and newspapers is one of the best ways to promote your holistic practice.  Publishing articles increases your notoriety, establishes your credibility in the field, helps to land clients and speaking opportunities, and can be a stepping-stone to a book deal.  Without adequate support, though, breaking into the writing world can seem daunting, or just plain impossible.

My solution: keep it simple. These classes will help you determine what you want to write about, who you want to write for, and your goals in getting published (exposure, education, fame, fortune etc.)    If you're just getting started, the 3-part Quick Start Writing Series is a great way to jumpstart the writing side of your business.  In these three classes, you'll learn the basics of brainstorming article ideas, drafting a piece, and targeting local magazines.  The Advanced Series will build on the Quick Start Series, by helping you make writing a regular part of your marketing, and paving the way for your first national publications.

Each teleclass is a stand-alone program.  If for some reason you need to miss a class, notes and handouts will be provided.  All programs will be recorded and you can listen to them at any time.

Katherine has a unique way of getting right to the point and getting results. Her strong background in writing, together with her health counseling training make her the perfect writing coach for holistic professionals. She helped me create outlines and handouts for my corporate wellness series that I have used successfully in my business for 5 years. Marketing is the key to a successful practice, and Katherine's Quick Start program will help you get your name out there, establish credibility, drive more traffic to your website, and bring in more business!

n     Cheryl Mirabella, Founder of Mirabella and Associates and Living Whole Health

Katherine is an experienced, thoughtful and incisive editor and writer.  Her work on the Integrative Nutrition textbook greatly improved the original manuscript, and brought a new clarity of language and thought to the text.  As a former employee of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I know how important it is for holistic professionals to market themselves effectively through writing.  Katherine is uniquely positioned to help practitioners develop this significant aspect of their business, and I highly recommend her teleclass series.

n     Tricia Napor, former Publishing Director at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and current student at Yale School of Management

Sign up by September 10^th for the full series and get one class free:   $125 for 6 classes

About the Instructor:

A graduate of the famous Iowa writing programs, Katherine is a health and food freelancer whose work has appeared in many local, national, and international publications, including Newsday, Yoga+, Conscious Choice, Whole Life Times, Positive News and Massage Magazine.  She is certified in yoga, holistic health counseling and Reiki Level II.  Currently, she freelances for magazines and newspapers, and teaches writing and literature at a community college.

Quick Start Writing Program

$25 per session

Sign up for a 3-class series for a discounted price of $70

1.    Pegs, Hooks and Ledes: Growing Great Ideas

Tuesday, September 16^th 7-8 PM  EST

What makes a great idea for a story?  In this class, we'll discuss how to brainstorm ideas, and choose areas that you can easily report.  We'll also clarify what makes an idea too general, too common, or too complex for most publications.  This class will cover how to match your ideas and expertise, writing "what you know," and how to generate the most interest in your business with your writing.

2.   The Magic Pitch Letter

Tuesday, September 23^rd 7-8 PM

This class will cover how to narrow down an idea and make it clear, concise, and irresistible to a magazine editor.  We'll discuss the 3 major ingredients in every pitch letter, how to make a pitch letter a writing sample, and establishing yourself as the "expert" writer.  Samples of successful pitches will be distributed and discussed in the class.

3.    Eat Locally, Write Locally

Tuesday, September 30^th  7-8 PM

Local publications are a great way to break into publishing, get free advertising, and become recognized as a community resource.  They are often hungry for food and health writing, and are the easiest place to launch your writing career. In this class, we'll discuss how to identify local publications that want your writing, developing relationships with editors, and becoming a contributing writer or columnist.

Advanced Writing Series

$25 per session

Sign up for a 3-class series for a discounted price of $70

Sign up for the 6-class series for a discounted price of $135

Sign up by September 10^th for the full series and get one class free:   $125 for 6 classes

1. The Blank Page: Writing the Article

Tuesday, October 7^th  7-8 PM  EST

Learn how to choose a framework for your article, craft anecdotes, find sources and bring it all together.  We'll discuss how to research your pieces, interview sources and create a voice for your work.  This course will also cover tips on creating a writing schedule, battling writer's block, and staying inspired.

2. Conquering the "Glossies"

Tuesday, October 14^th  7-8 PM  EST

The "glossy" national magazines can provide excellent exposure and powerful credibility as a writer and practitioner. We'll discuss methods for targeting markets, how to become an "expert" on a magazine and developing relationships with editors.

3. Down and Dirty: The Pitch Workshop

Tuesday, October 21^st  7-8 PM  EST

Participants will identify a publication s/he would like to write for and craft a pitch to the voice and content of that magazine, newspaper or website.   Then you'll mail the pitches to me, and I'll compile them and send them back out to the group.  During class, we'll discuss how the pitches fit with the target publications, crucial edits that will make them irresistible to an editor, and how to "turn" the story for other venues.

**Love and only the personal growth excerpts from Catalyst for Fun
Newsletter==sign up if you want the political, community and social
events as well..see the latest at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catalystforfun/

x Amanda Winters, LMSW  ;0


1)Programs at The Seton Cove
3)Full Moon Yoga Events
4)Truth Be Told Presentation planned for Wed, 8/27, at 6:00 p.m
      features stories of women beyond bars…volunteers needed!
5)Moving with Change A Body Choir Dance Retreat October 16-19
8)Yoga Yoga Studio Classes and Special Events==an amazing resource in
our community! See http://www.yogayoga.com/ for more information or
to sign up for their emails!
**Yoga Lovers—please NOTE: free day of yoga on Labor Day, 9/1,
               all over Austin! www.freedayofyoga.com! HUBBA HUBBA!
9)Al-Anon meetings in Austin==learn to find healthy ways to care for
yourself and others===Highly recommended==meetings everyday!
http://austinalanon.org/
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**2 Thought that Counts Quotes on Presence:

"The whole world belongs to me, because I live in the last Page 224
story, the last dream:  woman sitting in chair with cup of tea.  I
look out the window, and whatever I see is my world.  There's nothing
beyond that, not one thought.  This world is enough for me.
Anything I ever need to do or be is in this unlimited space.  It's
enough to accomplish my purpose, and my purpose is to sit here now
and sip my tea.  I can imagine a world outside what I can see, and as
it happens I prefer this one.  It is always more beautiful here,
wherever I am, than any story of a future or a past.  The here and
now is where I can make a difference.  It's what I live out of.
Nothing more is required."
	 *This is an excerpt from the wonderful book,
          "A Thousand Names for Joy" by  Byron Katie
	 -she is one of my favorite authors==go to www.thework.com for
more info on her awakened writings or to listen to free audio of her

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Fresh -- Naomi Shihab Nye


To move
Cleanly.
Needing to be
Nowhere else.

Wanting nothing
From any store.

To lift something
You already had
And set it down in
A new place.

Awakened eye
Seeing freshly.
What does that do to

The old blood moving through
Its channels?

**from the Poet Naomi Shihab Nye who is coming to Austin 10/24 at t
the event noted below

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1) Programs at The Seton Cove, www.setoncove.net

The 7th Annual Sr. Mary Rose McPhee, D.C. Lectureship on
Leadership and Spirituality
Speaker: Naomi Shihab Nye

When:  Friday, October 24, 20088:30 am - 3:00 pm
*Thursday Lecture available with lecturer too==see website for
details………


Sr. Mary Rose McPhee Lectureship: Workshop
What Lines Should Leaders Be Crossing?: Relationship and Authenticity
in a Challenging World.

A full life requires us to be present to the world with wonder,
compassion, and often sorrow.


Location: St. Edwards University
Early Bird Special: Register by September 1, 2008
$190 (Includes Thursday lecture and Friday workshop)

Contact Hours available for LPC, SW, APC, NACC
  $225/$180 Non-profit rate. (Includes continental breakfast and
lunch.) Early Bird Special: $190 (Includes Thursday lecture and
Friday
You may register for these and others Seton Cove Spirituality Center
programs on-line at www.setoncove.net
or call 451-0272.

The Early Bird Special Ends September 1:

Attend both the Thursday Lecture and Friday Workshop for $190.

*for more information, please see:
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/leadership_and_spirituality/sr_mary_
rose_mcphee_lectureship_workshop
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Other Seton Cove Events:

Conversation Café
Leilani Rose and Ginny Agnew, Facilitators
Sept. 6, (Sa)  10 am to 12 noon
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/weekend/conversation_cafe

Psychosynthesis:  Integrating Your Life
Hannah O'Donoghue and Scott Quinn
Sept. 15, 22 & 29  (M)   6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
(Pre-registration required)
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/core_curriculum/psychosynthesis_inte
grating_your_life

Jews, Christians and Muslims Read Scriptures Together
Rabbi David Komerofsky, Yetkin Yildirim, PhD, Ray Pickett, PhD
Sept. 10, 17 & 24  (W)  12 noon – 1:00 pm
(Pre-registration required)
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/luncheon/jews_christians_and_muslims
_read_scriptures_together

Lunch with the Mystics:  John O'Donohue
Hannah O'Donoghue
Sept. 18  (Th),  12 noon – 1:00 pm
(Pre-registration required)
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/luncheon/lunch_with_the_mystics_john
_odonohue

Holistic Touch Workshop
Hannah O'Donoghue and Lauren Nicita
Sept. 20  (S)  9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Pre-registration required, bring a brown bag lunch)
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/workshop/holistic_touch_workshop

Creative Encounters:  Dwellings of the Spirit:  Making a Shrine
Carolyn Blankenship
Sept. 25  (Th)  6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
(Pre-registration required)
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/creative_encounters/dwellings_of_the
_spirit_making_a_shrine

Infant Massage Class
Peg Schoettlin
Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13  (M)  6:00-7:30 pm
(Pre-registration required)
Limited to 6 participants.  Pregnant mothers are encouraged to attend.
http://www.setoncove.net/programs/evening/infant_massage_class


Seton Cove opportunities for prayer and meditation:
Mindfulness Meditation for Leaders   Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Zen Meditation   Wednesdays,  7:30 am – 8:30 am and Thursdays, 5:00
pm – 6:30 pm (late arrivals welcome)
Contemplative Prayer   Fridays, 7:30 am – 8:30 am
http://www.setoncove.net/Services/MeditationPrayerGro09E8.asp



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4) Truth Be Told Presentation planned for Wednesday, August 27, at
6:00 p.m


We call the presentation "Behind and Beyond Bars" because it focuses
on how Truth Be Told serves women inmates and gives them tools for
life after prison. We hope you are planning on joining us for it. A
Truth Be Told graduate will be with us to talk about how the tools of
this program are still affecting her life.

WHEN:  Wednesday, August 27, 6:00-7:00PM
WHERE:  Journey Imperfect Faith Community, 3009 Industrial Terrace
(near Burnet Rd. and Hwy. 183)  Austin, TX

Call Shannon at 560-3866 if you need detailed directions. see
www.truth-be-told.org for more info

If you've not already done so, please RSVP to office@truth-be-
told.org.  Thanks!

Warmly,

Carol Waid, Co-Founder
Shannon Holtzendorf, Executive Director
Nathalie Sorrell, Co-Founder


We never want to lose your friendship and support for Truth Be Told
and our work with women in and after prison, but if you'd rather not
receive any more emails from Truth Be Told, please email us at
office@... with "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

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5) Moving with Change A Body Choir Dance Retreat
October 16,17, 18, 19, 2008   (The Body Choir community is a
wonderful group of free spirited people who I highly recommend
hanging and growing with! Be ready for hugs! Amanda)
Where: U-Bar-U Ranch (just a ½ hour south of Fredericksburg, TX)

Change--subtle or dramatic, societal or private--it's always around
us.  So how do we move with change? How can our dance inform and help
us move gracefully amidst the changes around and in us?
  Dance the change you want to see in the world. . . and in yourself.
Come to the Body Choir Fall Retreat.
Explore how through your dance, you move with change. . . and change
moves you.

Join us for:
  Three dances
  Friday night and Sunday morning Body Choirs.

Our special Saturday night Moving with Change Ball

Find new ideas for your dance at many Play shops on our theme topic.

Catch live music at our late night Libido Lounge music jams.

Bring your kid(s) to our new Neato! Lounge-- (Saturday morning and
afternoon) for supervised fun.

Swim, walk, meditate, gaze at stars, walk in a stone labyrinth, and
more at our 142-acre Hill Country ranch. (Preview, www.u-bar-u.org)

Take a swimming trip to the nearby Guadalupe River.

Enjoy creative, wholesome meals from our wonderful food team.

Camp out or sleep in beds in our new air conditioned cabins or bunk
house.

Just spend time with your tribe. . . or have time to yourself.

October 17, 18, 19th  FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY
CAMPING JUST $85/INDOORS $125  (Includes everything)
(plus 2 hours of Community Service)

OCTOBER 16thâ?"THURSDAY EVENING ADD ON
CAMPING JUST $35/ INDOORS JUST $45
(plus 1 extra hour community service)


PRICES INCREASE ON 10/2/08.
Details? Call               512-257-9348          Or e-mail
gohara@...

REGISTER NOW!  see www.bodychoir.org for more info


The location is at U-Bar-U-- a 142 acre camp and conference center
located in the town of Irwin/Harper-- just 25 minutes south of
Fredricksburg and 20 minutes west on I-10 from Kerrvile.  For out of
towners--that's 60 miles West of San Antonio just off of I-10.
(Note: we will be organizing car pools from Austin and San Antonio
airports)

You can visit their website by clicking here.

It is a beautiful place with a main meeting hall, commercial kitchen
with buffet area,  several bunk rooms and 3 straw bale cabins all
with bathroom/shower facilities ( a total of 7 plus outdoor showers).
There is internal, air conditioned/heated sleeping for up to 40
people in bunks and more on floors with your own bedding/ air
mattress. For tenting there's a great area with many shaded
opportunities.  We're working out the RV electricals but there is
certainly space.. and power.

There's lots of amenities. We'll be moving the floor out there and
have our usual tent for dancing. There are 2, 500 square foot decks
with great views, a 35 foot diameter-6-foot deep artesian water fed
swimming pool (with the Guadalupe river 20 minutes away),  rock
labryinths, games,wi-fi,  a top- of -hill location overlooking the
Kerr and Perdenales river valleys, great star gazing, an end of the
road location for privacy and a great vibe-- the camp is owned by the
Friends and the Unitarian/Universalists, both highly progressive
religions. So this is a spirtual place much in keeping with that side
of Body Choir.

More about U-Bar-U?

Visit www.u-bar-u.org


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7) Yoga Yoga Classes and Special Events==an amazing resource in our
community!!
see http://www.yogayoga.com/ for more information or to sign up for
their emails!


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Free Day of Yoga - September 1
Join us for 57 FREE classes and Special Discounts all day long!
Enjoy free classes and special discounts at all four Yoga Yoga
centers during Austin's 8th annual Free Day of Yoga! Spread the word,
bring a friend, and introduce someone to yoga. This is a great
opportunity for you to try out different styles, teachers and
studios. Free Day of Yoga is an Austin-wide Community Event. For more
information go to www.freedayofyoga.com!

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Back to School with Yoga Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Yoga Teacher Training classes will begin soon, but it's not too
late to sign up! To find out more about Hatha or Kundalini Yoga
Teacher Training, please join us for one of the following Open House
events:

Thursday, August 28, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Yoga Yoga Westgate
Saturday, September 6 at 1:00pm
Yoga Yoga Westgate
Monday, September 8, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Yoga Yoga North
Can't make it to an Open House? Join us for a free conference call.
"Yoga Teaching as a Profession"
Monday, August 25 at 5:30pm
Dial in for an informative program followed by a question and answer
session, and time to talk with members of our faculty. Email
training@... for more information.
*****************.  Gong Concert and Book Signing
Friday, August 22 at Yoga Yoga Westgate
Come celebrate with Mehtab the release of his new book and enjoy for
yourself the healing journey of the gong! You may have heard about
Mehtab's new book, Gong Yoga: Healing and Enlightenment Through
Sound. This is the first ever book written on the healing power of
the gong!

Join us at Westgate this Friday to have your book signed by Mehtab at
6 pm, and stay for the Gongathon concert at 6:30 pm, in which Mehtab,
Guru Karam, and Siri Bahadur will play an array of gongs to carry you
into the great beyond. Read more.
We hope you can join us. Click here to register now!
P.S. Want to learn to play the gong? A few spaces are left for this
weekend's Gong Training. This training won't be offered again until
2009.
Yogi Bhajan's Birthday Celebration
August 26 at Yoga Yoga Westgate


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Every year we come together to honor and celebrate Yogi Bhajan (1929-
2004). Yogi Bhajan brought the teachings of Kundalini Yoga to the
west in 1968. This FREE celebration will begin at 4:10 a.m. with
Japji (morning prayer), followed by Kundalini yoga warm-ups at 4:30.
At 5:00 am we will experience a worldwide chant for healing, and at
5:15 am we will begin a 2 1/2 hour meditation. There will be a
community breakfast and potluck afterwards. Feel free to come or go
as you please.

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Yoga Yoga is proud to be a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Austin Race
for the Cure for the 4th year in a row. We want you on our team on
Sunday, November 2nd! Come join our community of teachers, staff and
students at the Komen Race for the Cure. Most of us will be walking
although there will be some runners on Team Yoga Yoga, too.
Last year the Yoga Yoga team raised over $11,000 with 65 team
members. We were the 3rd highest fundraising team in the Austin race.
With your participation we can make a bigger impact this year!
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Grow Your Practice with Weekend Workshops
Journey Through the Chakras with Harimandir
Saturday, August 23 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest

Yoga Sampler with Kewal
Sunday, August 24 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest

Open Your Heart with Sandra
Sunday, August 24 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Yoga Yoga North

Understanding the Yoga Sutras with Ellen
Sunday, August 31 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Yoga Yoga Northwest
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8)Al-Anon Meetings(which includes Alateen for younger members)offer
hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics---
        (I find the groups helpful for anyone who needs relationship
skills and is caretaking another to their own detriment===even if
that person isn't an alcoholic  ==amanda )
          *note the meeting at Austin Recovery Center under
             the Social Events section in this newsletter too!

-Meeting schedule found at: http://austinalanon.org/ed6sml.letter.pdf

=General info: http://austinalanon.org/

** What Al-Anon is:

-In Al-Anon and Alateen We Learn:

not to suffer because of the actions or reactions of other people;

not to allow ourselves to be used or abused by others in the interest
of another's recovery;

not to do for others what they could do for themselves;

not to manipulate situations so others will eat, go to bed, get up,
pay bills, not drink;

not to cover up for anyone's mistakes or misdeeds;

not to create a crisis; and,

not to prevent a crisis if it is in the natural course of events.

Saturday 9 am to 2 pm
Generative Breathwork: "Grounding personal power and identity"

Generative Breathwork is a modern approach to ancient healing
practices in which participants move safely into a non-ordinary state
of consciousness through deep, connected breathing supported by
strong, evocative music. As a powerful healing process, Generative
Breathwork gently awakens inner wisdom, activates the inner healer,
and connects you deeply to spirit.

An opportunity exists to release dysfunctional patterns and heal old
wounds. an invitation arises to reclaim lost soul parts and become all
of who you are. Everyone's journey is unique and custom designed; no
two are alike.

Generative Breathwork might be for you if you are seeking:

*Emotional healing, including grief resolution
*Recovery from addictive patterns
*Release from difficult life patterns
*More passion, meaning and purpose in life
*Discovery of your life's work
*A spiritual awakening or heart opening
*Conscious relationships
*A community of like minded souls
*Relief from stress
and many more?.

This form of breathwork is based on Stan Grof's Holotropic Breathwork
model and tempered through Integrative Breathwork of Jacquie Small.

Hope to see you there.

Center for Bodymind Dynamics
1825 Fortview Ave, Suite 112-H
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 300-5130

On meetup.com search for "Austin Breathwork" to learn more.

Ed Buresh certified in Integrative Breathwork and Soul Based
Psychology in 2006. He opened the Center for Bodymind Dynamics as a
safe place to explore the bodymind connection to learn, grow, and
heal. He has been a Licensed massage Therapist since 1995, award
winning Massage Therapy Instructor since 2003, and CEU provider. Ed
also has extensive NLP training and is certified by the International
Dental and Medical Hypnotherapy Association as a Clinical Hypnotist.

**Love and only the Personal Growth Excerpts from The Catalyst for
Fun Newsletter: Connecting Austin with conscious, fun and activism
resources.  **To subscribe directly, or to access many community
resource/ networking resource files, see
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catalystforfun
              x Amanda Winters, LCSW

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2) Lunch With the Remarkable Womens' Conference Community, Wed, 8/20
3) Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself on Fri, 8/22-24
with Dr. Joe Dispenza from the movie, "The Secret" (Friends, I highly
recommend his work based on an awesome workshop I attended a few
months ago! Amanda )
6) Wisdom at Work August Luncheon: Fri, 8/22: Tapping into the
Collective Wisdom at Work: The Power of Dialogue and Deliberation
7) EMOTIONAL AIKIDO Workshop: The Energy of Emotions, 8/21 and 9/14
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The Thought That Counts Quote:
on The Flowering of Human Consciousness from "A New Earth" by
Eckhart Tolle www.eckharttolle.com, pulled from
www.compassionworks.com newsletter

"The feelings of joy and love are intrinsically connected to that
(beauty in flowers) recognition.

With¬out our fully realizing it, flowers would become for us an
expression in form of that which is most high, most sacred, and
ultimately formless within ourselves.

Flowers, more fleeting, more ethereal, and more delicate than the
plants out of which they emerged, would become like messengers from
another realm, like a bridge between the world of physical forms and
the formless.

They not only had a scent that was delicate and pleasing to humans,
but also brought a fragrance from the realm of spirit.

Using the word "enlightenment" in a wider sense than the
conventionally accepted one, we could look upon flowers as the
enlighten¬ment of plants."

*to learn more about Eckhart's teachings, consider downloading his
the free class/podcasts from www.oprah.com that are astounding!
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2) Lunch With the Remarkable Womens' Conference Community

When: Wed, August 20
(and every third Wed.)
11:30am - 1:15pm

Where: Cannoli Joe's
Austin, TX 78745
(on the South Frontage Road just past Kohl's)
$20 Cost includes meal,
drink, dessert and program.

Reserve your spot in advance here.
Pay at the door with cash or check only.

Space is limited, reservations are encouraged. Those with
reservations will be admitted first, walk-ins only as space allows.

**This month's speaker is:

Linda Lattimore - Women's Global Network
WGN Founder, Business Strategist & Attorney at Law

Linda Lattimore is a seasoned lawyer, corporate executive and
business strategist. She enjoys working with start-ups that need
assistance in implementing their business strategies.

However, as the world has become flatter and more accessible through
travel, greater telecommunications and economic necessity, Linda has
been in the forefront getting to know other women globally.

Through WGN, sister branches throughout the world are being linked,
creating support networks that connect women and inspire them to
achieve their full potential. In effect, a WGN branch and their
members adopt and become partners to women in villages in the
developing world, raising awareness and encouraging their own
communities to share their resources in a way that supports
empowerment.
http://www.wgn-global.com
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see www.remarkableconferences.com/ for more info
The Remarkable Women's Conference is a production of
Innovative Abundance Partnership, LLC
512-448-2266

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3) Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, Fri, 8/22 with Dr. Joe
Dispenza from the movie, "The Secret" ----(friends==I highly
recommend his work based on an awesome workshop I attended a few
months ago! Amanda )

When: August 22–24, 2008
Program fee: $350 (Additional charge for accommodations)

For more information, call toll-free 1.877.944.3003 (Mon–Fri, 8:00
a.m.–6:00 p.m. CST).

Start Evolving Your Brain
With a dynamic combination of science and accessible how-to, Dr. Joe
Dispenza will discuss how you can use the most important tool in your
body and life—the brain. In this powerful, interactive workshop, Dr.
Joe will guide you through a step by step process of personal change
in which you will transform yourself from thinking to doing to being.
You will identify a particular area of your life that you wish to
change and learn first-hand the tools you need to re-train your brain
to change the results in your life for good.

Dr. Joe will cover what neuroscience has to say about rewiring the
brain, his research into spontaneous remissions, and how we keep
repeating the same patterns in our life. Topics include:

How the mind can heal
The relationship between thoughts and the physical body
How disease is created
What true potential we have to change and evolve our brain
How we change and why change is so difficult
Neuroplasticity and the art of rewiring the brain
Re-train Your Brain
Through multimedia presentations and interactive processing, you will
learn the steps to replacing destructive emotional states such as
insecurity, unworthiness, and anger with new states of mind. You will
learn:

The 10 steps to rewiring your brain—the basis of Dr. Joe's upcoming
book, due for release in 2008 which includes:

How to evolve your brain by changing your mind
How to break unwanted emotional patterns
The relationship between your mind and your life
How to create new patterns and habits in the brain and body
You will leave this workshop having made signifi cant changes in your
life by rewiring your brain and with new tools for apply this process
at any time in the future.

see www.drjoedispenza.com for more

Joe Dispenza, D.C., has lectured in more than 17 countries, educating
people about the role and function of the human brain. He has taught
thousands of people how to re-program their thinking through
scientifically proven neuro-physiologic principles.

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4) UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT features
Happy Living with Justice

Saturday, August 23, 6:30 ¬ 9:00 p.m.
Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Road, Austin

Join one of our favorite annual potlucks hosted by Happy Living with
Justice. Happy Living with Justice hosts yoga classes as an outreach
tool to
increase awareness and activism on peace, justice and environmental
issues
so that more and more people live a lifestyle in harmony with the
welfare of
the entire world and its ecosystems and also learn about and get
actively
involved with existing groups, who are working for a just and
sustainable
world. Happy Living with Justice usually meets at every second Sunday
at
the Carver branch of Austin Public Library (3:00 pm) or Austin History
Center (4:00 pm), both locations close to downtown. Yoga practice is
followed by an interactive group meeting to increase awareness and
promote
activism on issues of peace and justice with main focus on "what I
can do".
All are welcome to these free meetings. For more details, please
contact
Jogi Bhagat through email happylivingwithjustice@... or call
292-8093.

SPECIAL NOTES: Our hosts will hold a yoga session at the beginning of
the
potluck at 6:30 p.m. (before eating) so anyone wishing to participate
in
this free yoga session needs to arrive before 6:30 p.m. and should
bring a
blanket or yoga mat and wear loose-fitting clothing. The yoga session
will
take place on the grassy hillside on the north side of the parking
lot of
Barton Springs Pool (and just east of the Zilker Hillside Theater).
Also,
there is a free swim at Barton Springs at 9 p.m. so folks interested
in
taking a dip should bring a swimsuit and towel.

Please bring a dish that serves approximately 6-8 people. PLEASE NOTE
that
you will need to bring your own plates, cups and utensils and drinks.
The
only food or drink restriction is that there are no alcoholic
beverages,
please. Hot Indian Chai (tea) will be provided.

Directions:
Barton Springs Pool is located off Barton Springs Road in Zilker
Park. We'll
meet and feast at the picnic tables in front of the Barton Springs
pool
entrance and concession area (to your left as you walk up to the
entrance of
the pool). Yoga prior to the potluck will be on the north side of the
parking lot in front of Barton Springs Pool. Note that there may be a
$3 fee
to park at Barton Springs.

For a map and directions, search at http://maps.google.com. For public
transportation, go to
http://www.capmetro.org/riding/schedulesandmaps.asp

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6) Wisdom at Work August Luncheon: Fri, 822: Tapping into the
Collective Wisdom at Work: The Power of Dialogue and Deliberation !
**Luncheon Details:
Date : Friday, Aug 22, 2008
Time: Registration & Networking start at 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon and Presentation: Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Cost: Lunch and program is $20 (check or cash only) at the door; make
check out to WAW. (Pay $1 extra, please, for pie)
Location: Marie Callender's Restaurant 9503 Research Blvd # 400,
Austin, TX 78759, Tel: (512) 349-7151
Map: Click for map
Directions: From Hwy 183/Research Blvd, Turn right onto North CAPITAL
OF TEXAS HWY. Next, turn RIGHT onto STONELAKE BLVD at the traffic
light. Look for Marie Callender's Restaurant is on the right at the
corner of RESEARCH BLVD / US-183 and Stonelake Blvd. It is in a stand-
alone building in the Gateway Shopping Center Parking Lot.
Registration: Click to Reserve a seat...
**THIS MONTH'S PRESENTATION:
Tapping into the Collective Wisdom at Work: The Power of Dialogue and
Deliberation
Have you ever had the opportunity to be part of a strategic planning
process that:
- Made your spirits soar?
- Challenged you to stretch into new ways of being, doing and
learning?
- Enhanced organizational vitality and morale while better serving
customers?
Organizations that have journeyed into this territory understand that
it's all about tapping into the wisdom of an organization to inform
choices that are made. They have discovered that wise choices involve
holding two key intentions - an intention to learn and an intention
to serve the common good (extending beyond the organization's walls).
What does this look like operationally? What skill supports these
intentions?
The skill is hosting a different kind of conversation- one that
fosters strategic learning. These conversations foster community,
create shared meaning and result in wise choices. We will offer a
framework for these conversations and participants will have the
opportunity to practice two key ingredients - inquiry and reflection.
After the practice, we'll share experiences and consider implications
for fostering conversations that matter in the work place. We will
also be sharing an upcoming opportunity in Austin to learn more about
dialogue and deliberation.
Our Speaker's Bio:
Stephanie Nestlerode, MSW,, has been a strategic planner for over
thirty years in settings ranging from multi-hospital systems to
academics, government and non-profits. She is founder of Omega Point
International, Inc. (www.omegapoint.net). The consulting firm's
mission is nurturing Leadership for the Common Good by providing
learning opportunities that inspire, guide, and cultivate skills. In
her words, "the future we create is the legacy we leave our
children."
Juli Fellows, Ph.D., has been an independent organizational
consultant for 15 years (www.docfellows.com ). Her specialty is
designing and facilitating collaborative meetings, including large
public policy processes. She is also an experienced mediator. Two
years ago, Juli became the skills coach for the Leadership Austin
Essential class and introduced dialogue as a critical leadership
skill. It's been a transformative experience for many of the class
members.
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7) EMOTIONAL AIKIDO Workshop: The Energy of Emotions

Imagine what it would be like to trust your inner experience without
resistance or fear. What things might be possible? What might you
learn about your Self?
Emotional Aikido is an experiential technique and practice that
teaches us how to be present to our internal experience (thoughts,
emotions, physical sensations) without resistance, fear or
judgment.

By using the Emotional Aikido technique, we learn how being present
to our inner experience can lead us back to the deeper truths within
ourselves, offering us access to our true nature.
This work is in alignment with the teachings of Eckhert Tolle on
Presence and non-resistance.

Join Transpersonal Psychotherapist Lynne Arial, MA, LPC for an
evening of enlivened exploration. Two separate evenings scheduled –
join Lynne for one or both:

Thursday Aug. 21st, 7-9pm
Cost: $20
Plum Blossom Wellness
1700 S. Lamar, Ste. 230 (at the corner of Collier and So. Lamar) 512
306-7344, Info@...

*****
Sunday Sept. 14th, 7-9pm
Cost: $15
Casa De Luz, Serena Room
1701 Toomey Rd.
for more info, contact Lynne at: 512 560-8703, larial@...
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~~ The OneBigCircle Poem ~~

Lonely soul on a journey of light
Come rest with us a while this night
Come learn, come share, come give of you
As love and light shall pull you through.

Endless days, tomorrow's choice
Listen to our subtle voice
We'll hold your gentle loving hand
And try to help you understand.

Come sit with us for a little while
Come laugh, come sing, and share a smile
Dear child of God and sweetest thing
Listen carefully; hear Angels sing.

Come forth, come give, and be a part
Let love and light within your heart
let's all join hands and walk together
As One Big Circle; we go on forever.

©2007 JF Silent Whispers.

_________________

Love and Blessings,

www.onebigcircle.org

_________________

Hey Stacie ... I just got home earlier this evening. Quite an energy
filled weekend, wouldnt you say?
I am sorry we didnt get a chance to visit. This weekend was my first
Austin fair. It sure was an experience for me. I must tell everyone
about it as soon as I can gather my thoughts.

Monday Aug 18
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Center for Bodymind Dynamics
1825 Fortview Ave. Ste 112-H
Austin TX 78704

This is a free intro talk about breathwork styles including
rebirthing, holotropic, and integrative chakra breathwork. Learn about
the various experiences one can have during a breathwork journey. Find
out why breathwork is not a passive meditation about "feeling good"
but an intense transformative journey that can heal old wounds, open
oneself to inner wisdom, and deepen spiritual connections.

Come with questions and curiosity.

Topics include breathing techniques, breather/sitter relationships,
music/sound/quiet modes, symbolic artwork, COEX (condensed
experiences), the four perinatal matrices, archetype and
transcendental states.

Space is limited, so please email to confirm attendance.

Ed Buresh, LMT MTI

~ The Lake of Consciousness ~

A channelling by my Spirit Guide.


In understanding the role that consciousness plays in our lives here
on earth, and the struggle we have trying to find ourselves, I give
you the story that my guide gave me written in my words…but of
course it will never be as good as he gives to me.


Let's pretend that you are a body of water, connected to all of the
water in the world…what one drop knows the rest knows as that is the
property of water.
Let's say you are a lake, still, deep, calm, and beautiful. You are
rained on, you give up steam in the heat, you flow into the rivers
and rivers flow into you. You mix your essence over and over again
with all of the waters of the world, giving of your experiences and
receiving of theirs. You are part of the ONE in your environment. An
no matter what happens, you can always return to yourself.
You are able to quench those who thirst, and to refresh those who
are tired, simply because it is you and you are part of the ONE, you
are able to do so..

When it comes time to have another experience, you decide that the
Earth plane might be fun and challenging. So, everything gets
arranged, you are excited and gung-ho about it all. You listen to
the advice that is given you; you pay attention to those who have
been to earth before. You might even think you can do a better job
of it. They know this and just smile and walk away. They learnt
their lesson being here, now it's your turn.
Maybe you're an old hand at this and decide it is time to take on a
much bigger challenge. Whatever you decide, and where ever you are
on your path, you are told wisely that all you have to do is t
remember that we, the spirits, will be watching and waiting for you
to hear us. We will be making contact at all times, you will never
be alone. All you have to do is remember that the biggest part of
you is still here, is still in constant communication with the All,
and so with us. Did you listen? WELL

You can't bring all of you here, so you bring to this plane, a drop
of yourself-- an essence of the whole. It is your lifeline to back
home…it is your pipeline.

THEN

You're here. Nothing seems to be going well. God doesn't seem to be
listening to you. You have shouted at him, begged him, cried to him,
and even prayed to him….and NADA.
SO

Is there a God? Is there life after death? Where do we go when we
die? Why do so many people have sorry lives? Why is my life so
messed up?

Eventually you stop asking, and start looking. ………
And "Bingo!", you have gotten your little plumber out of hiding, and
now he can start to work on unplugging that pipe that has been
connecting you to your higher self all of this time. That's the plan…
so what can go wrong?

When you start looking for yourself, you are asking to be connected
again.
Therefore you have forgotten that you already are!.
If you have forgotten; then that little drop of essence, your
current consciousness has forgotten.
Imagine what is going on in that part of you that has been living
with you in this life for all of these years. It has always been
there for you, taking you to all the places you have been, dictating
to you how you should act, speak, see, etc.
Now you that drop of essence want to find your HIGHER SELF.
Equation…we get conflict. Conflict because we are looking for what
is already there, conflict because we know there is something else,
but we don't know what, and conflict because we are saying to our
that little part of us, ii is not enough.
Conflict generates great fear. Fear comes from what we do not know
and do not understand.
Fear will always stand in our way. Fear will always react with a
variety of expressions: violence, doubt, derision, and the ultimate
one, anger.
If we is push too far and are unable to cope with the fear, our
little essence, our current consciousness will withdraw.
We will generate within ourselves what we currently call
schizophrenia, a splitting off of itself; a splintering of the soul.

The answer is so simple it is mind boggling. LOVE. Love yourself.
Love all of yourself. Love the parts you consider ugly, nasty, and
horrible. Love the feelings that you don't want others to see. Love
the habits that you keep under wraps. Love the addictions and the
compulsive behaviour. In fact, love all that you are, and make your
self feel safe and comforted.
When we love just who we are then the connection can and will be
allowed to grow. With growth comes understanding. With understanding
comes the letting go and the trusting of yourself. With the trusting
of yourself comes the divine love that shares and experiences all
that is. In doing so, you are teaching that little part of you how
very important it truly is. You teach it that it is not separate,
but a part of the whole.

Final foot note: While here on the earth plane, it is absolutely
impossible to bring all yourself into your physical body. Yet by
being connected to all that you are, no matter what the strength of
that connection, you are experiencing the divine source. No matter
how dim a light, it is still a light.


PS: Take only what resonates with you and leave the rest behind...

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Walk in light, Rose

www.onebigcircle.org

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Hello!

I am Suzanne Evans and I work with
many healing and helping professionals
to build thriving practices (all over the
World!)

I am always seeking to educate myself
about the work they do and enrich their
lives and my own life.  i know I will
learn much here.

Thanks for having me!

And below is a gift for all helping
professionals:

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I don't hold to many of the "normal"
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Warmly,

Suzanne Evans
www.helpmorepeople.com

Many Blessings and Heartfelt joy being sent your way Stacy. Know that
your are in my thoughts and meditation today.

• Postcard mailing - August 21st
• Sand Sea and Spirit Picnic - August 30th at Alley Park
• Final Date for Program Information - September 1st
• "Welcome Bag Stuffing" - September 7th at Joe and Dottie's

The site I'm always reading and telling you about has now published a
Master Index that contains 180 different articles regarding every
aspect of the Bible imaginable, with the following challenge: "IF
anyone can provide Scripture that supports their "idea" or claim that
anything we have published is not 100% Biblical, email the Verse(s)
which prove us wrong and we will publish them.

I know from reading this site that A LOT of people have expressed
OPINIONS that this, or that, which the site has published is not
Scriptural, but when they are told to cite Book, Chapter, and Verse
to support their views, they invariably come back obviously citing
some Verse completely out of context. And this, believe it or not, is
more often than not, usually done by preachers, and/or people
claiming to be Bible Scholars. Almost everyone does a lot of
criticizing when they first start reading, until they realize
that "that" is what the Bible actually says.

So, for those who are wanting the pure unadulterated Word, supported
by a common logic approach to what is actually stated in the Bible,
come get some of exactly that. Same goes for those who would like to
have their views and opinions of what the Bible says compared with
what it actually does say.

Try it out. It has to be the most informative teaching site I have
ever found on the internet.

http://www.theamericannightmare.org/ONLY__What_It_Actually_Says.html

Laura

Morning Mist Retreats Upcoming Event

IDENTITY MAKEOVER, WITH A HIGHER PERCEPTION OF SELF

Do you want to retrieve energy for wellness, alertness, and
regeneration of youthfulness?  Can you envision your mind programmed
for success?  Do you know the difference between ego and mind?  Do
you want to work with the power of Now to allow or disallow the
influences of past and future?  Do you want to discuss ways to tap
into innate joy?  Trained facilitator, Anneliese Rosea will guide
you to help you commit to a game plan to bring out the answers to
these question and assist you with your Identity Makeover.

When: Sunday, September 27, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Participants are requested to arrive 30 minutes early for
registration and introductions.

What: Identity Make Over, With a Higher Perception of Self retreat
participants will acquire a different perception of themselves,
develop a visionary plan to discern when they have reached a sense
of fulfillment, and establish a support network with attendees to
build upon the strength of community.  A higher perception
positively affects the physical body, life force, mind, ego, and the
body of bliss.  A visionary plan includes mission, vision and
purpose statements, and identity makeover plans.  Through the
formation of dyads (paired sharing), participants will connect to
establish a support network and practice coaching techniques to
refine their plans.

Who: Facilitated by Anneliese Rosea, M.Ed., C.C., D.D. is a
certified career coach through The Life Purpose Institute and
trained as a Stephan Minister and Reiki Master.  Her life purpose
involves the expansion of compassions consciousness, through self
love and the awakening of innate joy, while honoring Universal Laws
including the Law of Attraction and the power of Reality.  Her
mission is to convey awareness, educate, and illumine with the
intention of influencing others positively, bringing about lasting
improvements in societal systems worldwide, and making this a better
world.

REGISTER NOW – SPACE IS LIMITED
Where: Morning Mist Retreats, 5013 Sendero Springs Drive, Round
Rock, TX 78681.  Take IH-35 north to FM 1431, exit and turn left (by
IKEA).  Go two miles and turn left onto Sendero Springs Drive, just
before the Brushy Creek water tower. Phone 255-0075.

To Enroll: $90 fee.  $30 non-refundable deposit to reserve your
space.  Contact Latasha at robinsonlatasha@... or call 716-
9065 by September 20, 2008.  A delicious lunch is included.

Bring:  Journal and pen, a towel or a yoga mat.

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 Beard at 255-0075 or at
karenlynnk2000@....  See www.morningmistretreats.org.  Or,
join our yahoo group email list at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/morning_mist_retreats.