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MAY 1, 2008
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Trapped: How Our Thoughts Increase Our Suffering
There’s so much talk these days about staying in the present
moment. But, sometimes, it’s not that easy in times of stress. Yet, if
we were able to remain present when things go wrong, it would certainly
relieve us of unnecessary suffering. The following true story is a perfect
example.
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Guilt-Free
Mindfulness
by Sue Patton Thoele
Mindfulness is being aware of yourself, others, and your surroundings in
the moment. Well-known mindfulness teacher, Jon Kabat-Zinn, defines
it this way Mindfulness means paying
attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and
nonjudgmentally. I also like to think of mindfulness as the art
of inhabiting your own life
with kindness and acceptance.
When first entertaining the idea of practicing mindfulness in a conscious,
committed way, I had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I absolutely
believed that I would love the peace of mind and sense of balance that
those who practiced mindfulness seemed to enjoy. On the other hand, I
groaned inwardly at the thought of adding yet another guilt-inducing
"should" to an already full schedule. Two different things
tempered my concerns and helped me make a wholehearted commitment to the
practice of mindfulness. One was noticing how calm, accepting, and
humorous people were whom I knew practiced mindfulness regularly. I wanted
more of that appealing equanimity and joy. The other realization was a
semi-embarrassing "Duh!" Instead of making mindfulness a
guilt-inducing chore, I could simply choose to make practicing mindfulness
a joy and celebrate each small step taken.
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Beyond
Self-Image
by Christopher R. Edgar
A few years ago, I was fixated on overcoming what I saw as my “negative self-image.” Basically, the problem was that I wanted to do certain things I thought would be enjoyable and fulfilling, but I was afraid of doing them. I wanted to start my own business, make more of an effort to meet people, take up more “extreme” sports, and so forth, but I would feel anxiety when I’d contemplate doing those things, and would find myself holding back.
I used to think this meant my unconscious mind had an “image,” or perception, of me as someone who didn’t or couldn’t do those activities. My mind, I believed, was refusing to allow me to act inconsistently with that image. I didn’t know how I’d developed my self-image—maybe it was genetic, a childhood event, not enough Vitamin C in my diet, or something else—but the fact remained that it was there. Thus, I was focused on finding a way to improve my self-image—to convince my unconscious mind to view me as someone capable of taking up the challenges I wanted to face. If I did that, I thought, anxiety would no longer keep me from achieving my goals.
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Having
Money
by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer
Money is neither good nor bad; it is energy. It is the way money is used that determines whether or not it is a positive energy that will benefit you and others. If you come from the highest level of integrity with your money, if you make it in ways that benefit people, through shifting their consciousness, or through serving and making a contribution, by giving your best, honoring others, and putting attention and consciousness into what you do, you are making a contribution to humanity and to yourself. When you use money in ways that serve your higher purpose and bring you and others joy, you are creating money of light. The more money is made and spent with integrity and light, the more it becomes a force of light for
everyone.
True abundance is having all you need to do your life’s work — the tools, resources, and living environment — and to live a life filled with joy and aliveness. Abundance is not an extravagant, glamorous style of living maintained purely to impress others or one that does not support your true aliveness and life’s work. Part of the essence of spirituality is the belief in true abundance — of time, love, and energy. You teach others by setting an example. It may be hard, if not impossible, to help others lead abundant lives if you do not have a feeling of abundance about your own life. You do not want living at a survival level and experiencing lack to be the examples you set. When you have the right amount of money and money works in your life, people will learn about abundance from your example.
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APRIL 2, 2008
Spring Cleaning
With Feng Shui: Remove It and Move On
by Susan Tartaglino
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Changing
the Focal Point of Our Lives to the Present Moment
by Alice Gardner
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Coming To Earth is Going on a
Trip
by Norma (Jennings) Edwards
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MARCH 5, 2008
Love, Compassion, and Tolerance
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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The Evolution of a Soul Mate Relationship
by Kimmie Rose Zapf
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The Voice of Fate vs. the Voice of Destiny
by Robert Ohotto
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FEBRUARY 7, 2008 A Valentine’s Day Meditation on Love and Relationships
by Mark A. Michaels (Swami Umeshanand Saraswati) and Patricia Johnson (Devi
Veenanand)
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2008 – The Year of Inspired Living
by Kari Samuels
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Thai Yoga Bodywork
by Sonia Osorio
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JANUARY 22, 2008
Intuitive Painting As A Spiritual
Practice
by Chris Zydel
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Our Seven Spiritual Gene Sets
by Meredith L. Young-Sowers
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Boundaries Protect Who We Are
by Tim Murphy
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JANUARY 3 , 2008
You Can Do What You
Love
by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer
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My Wife’s Triumph Over
Uterine Fibroids
by Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, CPRS
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Why Do We Feel Sick All the Time:
Metaphysical ‘Cures’ For What Ails Us
by Steven E. Hodes, M.D.
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In Honor of the
Divine Feminine that resides in Everyone:
Happy Mother's Day! |
A few mindful moments make a world of difference.
Imagine a day in which you can be in the
midst of chaos but maintain a clear head, sense of balance and focus, and
have your feet planted firmly on the ground. Even the busiest women among
us have the ability to embrace mindfulness and reap the benefits of doing
so!
In this book, Sue Patton Thoele shows you
how to incorporate mindfulness into your busy and dynamic life. The book's
gentle and humorous approach makes it a practical and easily understood
guide for those who are new to the practice of mindfulness as well as
those who are already familiar with its gifts.
The book offers over sixty-five simple and
effective practices to help you embrace mindfulness one moment at a time.
Filled with both the author's and other women's personal stories about the
joys and hurdles that come with embracing mindful living, The Mindful
Woman is a friend whose hand you can hold on the path toward being
present in the moment. Finding your way will lead naturally to a more open
heart, inner peace, and greater zest for life--a path well worth pursuing.
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"Better than a thousand useless words is one single word that
gives peace."
~ Buddha
"Indian wisdom says our lives are rivers. We are born somewhere
small and quiet and we move toward a place we cannot see, but only
imagine. Along our journey, people and events flow into us, and we
are created of everywhere and everyone we have passed."
~ Linda Wingate
"The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail
to notice."
~ R.D. Lang
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May 25, 2008: 7 Day
Boston to Bermuda: Norwegian Dream Cruise with Psychic Medium Rita
Berkowitz and Angel Messenger Karen Paolino |
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Sunday, May 25th to Sunday, June 1st. With Spirit Artist Rita
Berkowitz and an Angel Messenger Karen Paolino. We are inviting
you to come along on a magical cruise to Bermuda with like minded
people to share in spiritual awakening. We feel its important to
share with you that on this cruise event we are limiting the
attendance to no more than 50 participants so each person will be
individually touched during both the seminars and demonstrations.
For more information and complete itinerary please log onto http://createheaven.com/retreats.
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June 20 - June 22, 2008: The Presence Process:
A Healing Journey Into Present Moment Awareness |
| Following Michael Brown’s simple step-by-step Presence Process, using techniques previously available only to spiritual adepts, we become empowered to heal the ghosts from our past and live liberated lives, right now.
Brown leads us on an animated journey to retrace the entry of our awareness into our current experience of the adult world. Focusing specifically on the energetic condition of our heart, then and now, we observe how it is reflected in our moment-to-moment mental state and physical condition. We then learn to use emotional body awareness to heal the wounds of the heart that negatively impact our daily life.
Reawakening our authenticity, integrity, and intimacy, the heart work of the Presence Process allows us to effortlessly and joyously participate in every moment.
http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/. Omega Institute, Rhinebeck
Campus: Rhinebeck, NY. For more info call
877.944.2002 or E-mail us at registration@eomega.org. |
July 4 - July 6, 2008: The Bodhisattva, the Peaceful Spiritual Warrior:
10 Transformative Practices for Enlightened Living |
| The bodhisattva is the ultimate social and spiritual activist who dedicates all of his or her life and lifetimes to the highest good for the greatest number—transforming oneself, transforming the world.
In this retreat with Surya Das, one of the nation’s foremost Buddhist meditation masters, we learn the Buddhist’s 10 principles of enlightened living, known in Sanskrit as the “10 paramitas” (10 transcendental virtues). These virtues show us how to become the best self and truest noble being that we can be through this sacred path of awakening our innately good, warm heart and enlightened mind.
Through meditation, self-inquiry, discussions, chanting, and question-and-answer sessions, Surya Das shows us how to bring the boddhisattva’s ways of enlightened living into our daily life at home, at work, and in our communities. Beginners to meditation as well as longtime practitioners are invited.
For more info visit: http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops/. Omega Institute, Rhinebeck
Campus: Rhinebeck, NY. For more info call
877.944.2002 or E-mail us at registration@eomega.org. |
September 5-7, 2008: Soul Survival: A
Conference Exploring the Evidence of Life After Death with Psychic
Medium John Holland, Brian Weiss, MD, Raymond A. Moody, Jr., MD,
PhD, and Psychic Medium Suzane Northrop |
| What happens after our
bodies die? Can departed spirits communicate with the living? Is
there evidence of past lives? These profound and timeless questions
are among the greatest mysteries of human existence. People
throughout the ages have turned to religion, science, mediums, and
mysticism for answers. This special gathering-a favorite at Omega
for many years-is an extraordinary opportunity to explore the
evidence of life after death with some of the leaders in soul
survival, past-life therapy, reincarnation, communication with the
deceased, and the afterlife. Through lecture, group discussion,
sharing, guided meditations, demonstration medium sessions, and
other experiential exercises, we examine the latest research on the
subject of life after death, and explore how we can better
understand the immortality of the soul. Omega Institute, Rhinebeck
Campus: Rhinebeck, NY. Tuition: $345. For more info call
877.944.2002 or E-mail us at registration@eomega.org. |
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