August 2008, Issue 69 ~ Opening Your Heart to Love, Purpose and Healing

This summer our Maria (now 13 years old) was a "Counselor in Training" (CIT) at the wonderful Solebury Day Camp (she has attended this camp since first grade). On several occasions she exclaimed, "This is the best summer at camp ever!" When we discussed what was different this year, we concluded it was that each day had purpose. She said she enjoyed the team building exercises she and the other CITs were practicing most days, and she "loved" helping and serving the younger campers! I couldn't help but think of the messages in Melanie Votaw's Life Purpose course as we pondered this. Melanie's article this month speaks to this impression.

As usual, see which article, course, or offering below might support you on your healing journey this month.

Breathe,



June Cook
Self-Healing Expressions (S-HE)

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Life with Purpose and an Open Heart By Melanie Votaw A sense of purpose requires an open heart. It means you have a reason for being. It means you're making a contribution to the world in some way. One of the most profound things about purpose is that it recognizes how we're all in this together. It recognizes the connection and oneness that exists between all things. It takes us out of our own petty ego dramas and gives us a feeling of belonging. On a day-to-day basis, it gives us a reason to get up in the morning. Purpose can be found in every aspect of your life. You can find purpose in... Read on. Melanie Votaw is the instructor for the course Discovering Your Life Purpose: Living the Life You Were Born to Live.

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Reiki Heart Anchor Exercise: For Self-Healing & Self-Acceptance By Maggie Wahls, RMT Touch is an essential means of sending and receiving love. The Usui system of Reiki uses touch to heal and is one of the easiest natural healing systems known today... Whether you have been attuned to Reiki - or not, this simply touch exercise will help anchor your heart center. It is excellent for self-healing, self-love, and self-acceptance. This two step process takes just 10 minutes a day and it's has the ability to change your life for the better. Read on.

Reiki Master Teacher Maggie Wahls is skilled at performing distance Reiki Attunements. She the creator and instructor for these course: Discovering the Shaman Healer Within: Apprentice Course Reiki for Healing: Level I Reiki for Healing: Level II

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Try On The "State" of Summer Love. . . Just For Fun! By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway I remember back in the summer of 1984, when I was single and searching, I led my girlfriends in a declaration that July and August would be a time exclusively reserved for romantic recreation. That summer, we all penciled in only one appointment for two hot and breezy months: Summer Love. And what a summer that was! Some twenty years later, I am thinkin' . . . that's what is missing from the lives of soulful, adult women. We... Read on. Author Rev. Laurie Sue is creator and instructor of these S-HE courses: Discovering the Goddess: A Path to Healing, Spirituality and Joy Finding Your Spiritual Soul Mate: Transforming Your Romantic Destiny with A Romantic Resumé

Do Angels walk among us, in disguise? SHORT FILM: THE STORY OF A SIGN With a stroke of the pen, a stranger transforms the afternoon for another man in this emotionally stirring short film by Alonso Alvarez. Enjoy this short film and comments by author Linda Pendleton! Linda Pendleton, medium and author, is the creator and instructor of these SHE courses... Healing Whispers: Communication with Your Spirit Guides & Angels and Journey to the Heart: Exploring the World of Spirit.

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Terrific Manifestation Tool! A Message from June Cook...

I think a bunch of you are going to love this one! It's easy, affordable, and AMAZING. It's called the Dream Wizard. In about 3 minutes, I purchased, downloaded and typed in a goal, added a photo to represent that goal and recorded my OWN voice claiming my dream. Now it pops up on my computer screen every 2 hours to remind me of what I am manifesting. No kidding! It makes me so happy every time it pops up! Check it out here.

Write A Way: Journey to Creativity Accept Imperfection and Keep Writing By Sandra Lee Schubert

There are perfectionists that torment themselves and those around them. Nothing is ever done right in the struggle for perfection. The finely polished surface bears a lone fingerprint. Then there are others who strive for perfection and their actions produce something wonderful. They have a high regard for their work and the quality of their life. But they aren't just spinning wheels to get there. They don't stay stuck on the one imperfection. Their striving takes them... Read on. Sandra Schubert is the instructor for the course Writing for Life: Creating a Story of Your Own.

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Dear Marty ~ Coping with Sleeplessness in Grief Q & A by Bereavement Counselor Marty Tousley Question: I just received the first lesson for The First Year of Grief: Help for the Journey. My mom died last August after 5 years in a nursing home and losing her right leg 2 years ago, and my dog had cataract surgery in September . . . there were many problems with the left eye, and about a month ago her left eye was removed. She is doing fine now but it was all so stressful. Read on.

Marty Tousley, APRN, BC, FT is the instructor of The First Year of Grief: Help for the Journey and A Different Grief: Coping with Pet Loss.

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Closing Thoughts

This Month's Holistic Prayer

Today I purpose to live

My life will shine
As the morning sings
I walk in liberty
Bound in true dreams
Manifested promises
Chase my forward motion
A covered path before me
The fruits of my hoping
The fruits of my living

Today I purpose to love

My love will speak
With the sound of grace
Merciful within mercy
The works of my faith
Smiles of overflowing
Inspire my giving
Abundance of joy as rain
The fruits of my living

~ Michael John Faciane






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