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| Publishing Frequency - Twice monthly, usually around the 1st and the 15th | June 15 , 2011 | Vol.#8 Issue#11 |
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Libby and the Christmas Tree This edition of the Journal of Spirited Coaching is dedicated to my friend, Libby, who just celebrated her 95th birthday. When we first moved to Port Ludlow years ago, my next-door neighbor Joan became an instant best friend. Almost every day walked around "the loop", our name for the two mile route around the neighborhood. The time passed quickly as we chatted about matters of consequence, silliness, and everything in between. One day she told me about another of our neighbors, Libby, who had a Christmas tree in her living room. Had it been Christmas, this wouldn't have been an oddity. But it was June, and she'd had the tree in her living room for two years. I was concerned that Libby might be senile and in dire need of professional help. The next day as we strolled by Libby's home, she was out in her garden. Joan introduced me and Libby invited me in to see her Christmas tree. I was more than a little leery of being in close quarters with this woman whom I thought was nutso, but I screwed up my courage and went with her to view the Christmas tree. As I entered her home, I noticed that the Christmas tree ornaments weren't just on the tree. They were everywhere. But these weren't just any ornaments, she informed me. They were hand-blown collector's ornaments... and very expensive. Some had sold for hundreds of dollars. As Libby described the more interesting of the ornaments, she told the story of how she happened to have a Christmas tree in her living room for a couple of years. She'd met a young man at a church function and they became instant friends. He had collected these ornaments for years, but was currently living at a friend's and had no place to display them. They worked out a deal where he'd use her living room as a display area and in trade would clean her house for her. Libby was no nut case. She was one smart woman! Libby and I became friends. Through the years I was privileged to enjoy her wonderful creativity and inventiveness. To my knowledge, she's the only homeowner in Port Ludlow (a development of strict architectural rules and regulations that disallow any creativity) with a Fuschia colored front door. Her delightful sense of playfulness brightens the days of everyone who knows her. She dresses in brilliant colors - turquoise, hot pink, bright purple, sunshine yellow. And although the Christmas tree went back to its owner years ago, her house is filled with strange and eclectic artwork. Most of it's hers but she collects any piece of art that attracts her eye. Her life, like her home, is filled with the unique and unusual. If it sounds like fun, she's up for it. One day I answered a knock on my front door and was greeted by Libby, who invited me to a Banana Split Party at her house in an hour. Of course, I accepted her invitation! Several of the neighbors were at the party, standing around chatting and waiting for Libby to begin dishing up the Banana Splits. Time passed and as I was watching the ice cream begin to melt, one of the neighbors decided to take matters into his own hands. He started dishing up the ice cream. I jumped in to help by peeling the bananas and slicing them lengthwise. Libby only had one topping - chocolate fudge, her favorite. There was a dish of almonds, but they were whole, not sliced or chopped. Another neighbor began placing the split banana halves on the sides of the bowls of ice cream and pouring the chocolate topping over it all. As I was slicing the bananas, Libby sidled up to me and said in a stage whisper, "So that's why they call it a Banana Split." Turned out, she'd never had one and didn't have a clue as to how they were made. But it sounded good to her. She wouldn't let the small details stop her from having a Banana Split Party! She always comes to my annual New Year's Day Treasure Map Party and her treasure maps are always amazing. This year her treasure map had only pictures of women's shoes with incredibly thin and spiked high heels. Libby said she wanted some high heels so she could feel sexy. With a great attitude like that is it any wonder she just celebrated her 95th birthday? Love, ps. I just read an article about a 92 year old woman who runs marathons. Her secret to longevity? Like Libby, it's a positive attitude. Intuitive Tarot Readings
Have you ever wished you knew what was going on "behind the curtains" regarding an issue you were embroiled in? When you want more complete, greater, deeper knowledge to help you through a situation, a Tarot reading can illuminate the valuable information you need. The highest purpose of a Tarot reading is to offer you greater knowledge so that you can gain awareness of the many options available to you in any situation. During a Tarot reading you'll gain greater knowledge about...
When you have more knowledge about your situation you will then be able to choose wisely which path of action to take in order to transform the situation into its highest and best potential. More information about Intuitive Tarot Readings with me here...
Books have always been an important part of my life. When I worked at a bookstore, I would gaze around the store in amazement at all of the wondrous knowledge that was available to me in all the thousands of books that were gathered together in this one place. It was like having all of the wisest people in all the world in all of history right in front of me, ready to share the best and juiciest parts of their wisdom with me. Picking up a book and reading it was like walking up to them and saying, "tell me the best of all that you know". And they would. All I had to do was open their books and read. Because I love books soooooo much, I want to share with you those that especially excite me. So I'm starting a new feature of my Book of the Month.
There's so much information in this book I don't know where to start. Shamael speaks through Goldman about the power of sound in relation to color, light, crystals, mandalas, sacred geometry, mantras. Together they explain harmonics of sound, vibratory resonance, the Language of Light, and so much more. The new energy center, the Angel Chakra, is introduced with specific sounds you can use to activate and energize it. It's a book that had me consistently reaching for my yellow highlighter to mark passages of amazing new thought so I'd be able to easily find them again. I found myself constantly uttering "wow!" as I read and reread certain parts of the book. Bonus!! Included in the book is a CD entitled "Angel of Sound". It's difficult to describe the wonderful sounds on this audio CD. Goldman combines the sounds of toning, Tibetan Deep Voice Chanting, crystal bowls, flute, drums, and chanting of ancient Hebrew Kaballistic vowels. It's an amazing experience to listen to this CD and I find it different each time. Using stereo headphones creates a different experience than listening through speakers. The difference may be possibly because the vibration of the sounds entrains every cell of the body when stereo speakers are used. The book alone is worth the price. The CD alone is worth the price. Together, it's really a great deal. Online Classes
One HUGE benefit is that you have the freedom of being able to take the classes when and where you want! Can't you just see yourself cozied up with your laptop or iPad on the sofa, the music of your choice playing in the background, your favorite tea or coffee close at hand... and you totally comfy in your sweats or jammies! Or maybe you'll take the class at the beach or park. How can it get any better?!? Here's the list of my current online classes in all their splendiforous glory:
Essential Oil of the Month Summer's a-comin', and with the season comes sore, achy muscles from activities you haven't done all year - mowing the lawn, gardening, playing outdoor sports, home and landscaping projects, vacation activities. Relieve It™ is a deeply relaxing, warming blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils that feels soothing and comforting to muscles and joints following exercise. It's high in anti-inflammatory compounds that relieve deep tissue pain and muscle soreness. The aroma is delightful. I find it to be somewhat stimulating and energizing, no doubt due to the aromatic properties of the Black Pepper and Peppermint oils. The Spruce oil gives it a clean, foresty overtone. Suggestions of how to use it:
Ingredients:
Young Living essential oils are steam distilled from the leaves and stems of 100% organic plants. Unlike other brands of essential oils, there are no chemicals used in the processing of the plants. Nor are there chemicals or other ingredients added to dilute or damage the natural healing properties of the oils. Order
online at www.youngliving.us.
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