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Welcome!
When we are focused on balancing and integrating our
mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual lives, we often find
it helpful to hear from others on the journey. Our deepest questions
may be articulated by others. We may feel less alone, and more
connected to those around us in meaningful ways.
It
is my hope that the words of this occasional letter will touch
your life and heart- that you will see how a life of more awareness
leads to a life of healing the deepest hurts- a life of compassion
for self and others, and a life worth living! You are invited to share your insights, questions, and requests
for future articles.
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Fresh Perspectives |
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We all know what resistance, or attachment, feels like. I often use the image of Velcro when I think of my own attachments;the stronger the attachment, the heavier grade of Velcro.
My “baby” book is bringing numerous opportunities for me to notice how strongly velcroed I am—to whether people buy it or not, to whether it is helpful, to any ideas I may have about how easy or difficult it is for me to promote the book, and especially to ideas that arise about any kind of promotion of a so-called “spiritual” book at all!
A fresh perspective about this newsletter has evolved since the birth of the book. It’s time to say goodbye to it. Although I have deeply appreciated my connection with readers, a place to express my writing skills, and the fun I’ve had learning to work with the nuts and bolts of online publishing, it is time to move on to a wider audience,the world of blog!
Some of you may remember I tried blogging for a while. What you probably don’t know was that my blog site became part of an online illicit gambling group and when I found out, I crashed the site. Recently, a friend told me about a more protected kind of blogging and I will be subscribing to www.typepad.com in the New Year. I will be joining many authors who help promote their books in this way. There will be a link from my website, of course. Look for it in late January, early February.
I will be writing new stuff and replaying some old stuff for my new expanded audience. I’m also going to include direct links to websites I have found helpful, and to people I value in my life. I hope you will check it out and give me your support by telling others about it, and giving me feedback, as I explore this new terrain.
Thank you for being there, and reading my stuff. I hope my writing continues to be useful for you.
Meditation Classes with Padme
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Locations, Dates and Times
Lori's Natural Foods, 900 Jefferson Rd., Henrietta, Saturday, December 9th, 11-3pm,585.424.2323.
A public talk, Presence for a Joyous Holiday Season, and book signing, Organic Alley, 7 Schoen Pl, Pittsford, December 16th, 2pm,585.264.9150.
A public talk, A Holiday Offering, and book signing, Abundance Cooperative Market, 62 Marshall St, Rochester, December 17th at 2pm, 585.454.2667
Read a review of the book |
| Speedier and Less $$ Purchasing, Preview, Gifts, and Even a Poster! |
 In order to make the book available sooner for buyers, as well as to lower shipping costs, we are now selling the book to US buyers directly from our website. We are keeping the book in stock and make every effort to mail orders within 36 hours using US Postal Service book mail. Pay Pal credit or the usual credit cards are accepted through Pay Pal.
On our website, you will now find a preview the first fourteen pages of Let's Not Call It Meditation.I hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to find out if the book is a fit.
There's also a gift of two downloads from my Remembering Awareness CD being offered to people who buy the book. One track is guided instructions for awareness meditation, and the other is a ten-minute timed silent meditation period.The gift link is on our website home page, and the book information page. You just have to remember to collect your gift after you receive the book!
Soon (in the next couple of weeks), we will be offering a full color 11x17in. poster of the illustration The Flowering of Inner Growth for sale. Keep an eye on the book information pages on our website for the link.
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Ongoing and New Meditation Classes |
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Ongoing Polishing Presence
Polishing Presence is now an ongoing Monday evening experience at 5:45pm-7PM at Padme's home in Penfield.
Write a note to yourself to help you remember that you can come to find out how Polishing Presence helps us live with more awareness.
Find a full vision statement for Polishing Presence on Padme's website in the articles listing. Entitled, What is Polishing Presence?, the article should answer most questions you might have.
However, the only way to truly find out what Polishing Presence can mean for you, is to join the group and experience it for yourself. Donation suggested.
Contact Padme when you are coming. Call 234-0800 or email padme@healingwithawareness.com for directions.
New Meditation Classes
Please consider joining Padme at her new location at balance, an acupuncture and wellness center in East Rochester. The space is on the second floor, above balance acupuncture and is already being used as a yoga studio. It is beautiful, open, and quiet, with wood flooring, and natural lighting. We'll have the use of chairs and yoga blankets and supports. Of course, you are welcome to bring your own cushions. for sitting on the floor or chairs.
Winter Class Schedule
Introduction to Meditation:
Tuesday, January 16 at 10-11am & 7:30-8:30pm
Fee: $10
8-Week Sessions:
Beginning Thursday, February 1 at 5:45-7:15pm
Tuesday, February 6 at 10-11:30am
Tuesday, February 6 at 7:30-9pm
Fee: $100
Contact for registration information:
balance
152 W. Commercial Street
East Rochester, NY 14445
585.381.6490
Contact for information about classes: Padme Livingstone @ 585.234-080
Meditation CDs
If you haven't yet explored Padme's meditation CDs, you can read about them, listen to audio samples, and buy them at www.healingwithawareness.com/cds.htm.
Audio Talks
Listen to one minute talks reminding us about awareness in everyday life. Take a minute and use the side bar to find them.
Individual Meditation Instruction and Guidance
By appointment. Donations only.
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