Seeds for Transformed Living
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention
of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW! What
a Ride!
Author UnknownLove is not a
cool arrangement or a night in bed. Love is angels
hovering, circling, calling us to seek the sky together.
And when we do, we change our patterns. We become
new - -Our goal is to love like queens (and kings),
showing up not as girls (boys), but as women (men)
with faith and charity and purity of heart. Love is very
serious business. It takes a powerful heart to invoke it
clearly and prepare for its coming.
Marianne
Williamson, A Woman's Worth Yea, let all those
who have ears to hear listen. For I tell you this: at the
critical juncture in all human relationships, there is only
one question: What would love do now?
No other question is relevant, no other
question meaningful, no other question has importance
to the soul.
Neale Donald Walsch, Conversations
with God, Book 1 How we long to become that
which we hardly believe that we are.
Pir Vilavat
Inayat Khan
Simple
Pleasures
Enjoy the pleasures of bathing-the relaxing warmth,
the purifying quality of water, and fragrant smells. In
addition to the luxurious bath with aromatherapy,
candlelight, and soothing music, try these simple and
time-conscious bathing treats:Shower in the
Dark Showering in the dark is a wonderful way
to relieve sensory overload. The shower works best in
total darkness, but if you are uncomfortable, add a
candle or use a night light. Imagine the shower as a
soothing, releasing waterfall cascading around you.
Concentrate solely on the sensual pleasures of the
water. Shut out everything else for about 10
minutes. Foot Bath Fill a basin with
warm water. Add chamomile tea to the water for a
soothing effect or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper for
rejuvenation. Play some soothing or upbeat music.
Slip your feet into the water. Sip a glass of wine or
herbal tea. Appreciate your feet for supporting
you.
Excerpted from The Woman's
Comfort Book
by Jennifer Louden
Inner Peace Syndrome
Be on the lookout for Symptoms of Inner Peace! The
hearts of a great many have already been exposed to
Inner Peace, and it is possible that people everywhere
could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This
could pose
a serious threat to what has been, up to now, a fairly
stable condition of conflict
in the world!
SOME SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE
A tendency to think and act spontaneously than
from fears based in past experiences
A loss of interest in judging other people and in
interpreting their actions
A loss of interest in conflict
A loss of ability to worry (very serious symptom)
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation
and enjoyment
Feelings of connectedness with others and with
nature
Frequent attacks of smiling (also very serious)
An increasing tendency to ALLOW things to happen
rather than to MAKE things happen
And increased susceptibility to the LOVE extended
by others and the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
This Syndrome can affect you regardless of age, race
or national origin, gender, or social status. You are,
however, especially vulnerable to Inner Peace
Syndrome if you have been doing healing and/or self
development work.
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Greetings!
Welcome to the February 2004 issue of
TransformationWorks Newsletter (TWN). If this is your
first newsletter, you can view previous issues by
visiting
TransformationWorks and clicking on "current
newsletter".
TWN is intended to inform, inspire, and celebrate you.
Each issue will give you tips and information for your
personal, professional or business development. I will
also let you know about services and upcoming events
at TransformationWorks.
I value your input, and welcome your suggestions and
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Love is a Verb
Love isn't something that we fall into or that we find.
Love isn't that thing that we long for, dream of, or
promise. As Clint Black says in a song: "love is
something that we do." Love is a verb. And, as human
beings on the planet, we are at our best when we
show love, when loving is simply something that we
do.
Love is listening when someone needs to talk; love is
holding someone when they need to be held. Love
takes care, but it does not try to take over and fix
things.
Love is calling in the middle of the day for no other
reason than to let someone know you're thinking about
him or her. Love is unexpected little notes in a lunch
box or on the bathroom mirror. The act of love is
simply a heartfelt smile when
you're glad to see someone.
Love is doing little things you know the other person
will appreciate - - filling the car with gas, washing the
dishes, having the Starbucks on her desk when she
arrives at the office, sending that "just thinking about
you" card, and, love doesn't keep score because
loving actions attract loving actions.
Love is laughing together and crying together, and
giving each other the space to experience all that life
has to offer. Love is feeling joy from the
accomplishments and successes of someone else. Love
is the wind that helps lift a person as high as he or she
can go; love is the wind that lifts ourselves into being
the kind of person we most want to be.
Yes, love is something that we do, and there are so
many opportunities everyday
for each of us to show that we love. So, remember to
practice acts of loving kindness today.
Happy Valentines Day, everyone! May you all express
lots of love and receive
lots of love this year.
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February is Black History Month
In 1915, Carter G. Woodson, a historian keenly
interested in education, founded the Association for
the Study of Negro Life and History. It was through this
organization that he began pressing for a "Negro
History Week" as a mechanism for exploring the
contributions of Black Americans. This dream became
reality in 1926. Woodson chose the second week of
February because two persons he felt had dramatically
affected the lives of Black Americans were born during
that month: Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. It
would be much later, in 1976, when the now-renamed
Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and
History would succeed in promoting this week into Black
History Month.
~ From "This Person and
Event In Black History 2", February 3, 1993
For a brief biography about Carter G. Woodson, visit African American
Publications.
For a list of essays by and about the African-American
experience in the U.S., visit The Black History Hot List.
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Upcoming Events
Women's Business Focus
Group
(by invitation only)
Thanks for your overwhelmly positive response to The
Women's Business Focus Group (WBFG). WBFG is a
success team for women who want to turn their
business or professional visions and ideas into
achievable goals and sustain momentum toward
success. Two groups will begin on February 23rd
and February 25th. A third group will form in April
2004. Visit
TransformationWorks for general information
about Success Teams at TWC.
4th Fridays at
TransformationWorks 4th Fridays is an
educational component of TWC. 4th Fridays offers you
a diverse range of informative and transformative
lectures and interactive presentations by some of
Houston's best and most respected practitioners.
Beginning in June, 2004, CEU's will be available for some
presentations and attendees at 4th Fridays. 4th
Friday in February
Friday, February 27th
7:00-
8:30PM "The CEO Wears Pajamas to
Work!" Michele Beasley, Virtual
Assistant and owner of Administrative Alliance, will
share tools and resources that will allow you to
work from "virtually" anywhere! Your investment is
only
$15. Seating is limited, so call soon! To
register for February's 4th Friday call
TransformationWorks at 713-667-6047 or call
Michele Beasley at 713-526-8674.
February's a great month at TWC.
Keep going, there's more!
Collage
Playshop
If you missed the Collage
Playshop in
November, you
won't want to miss this one! Want to understand
more about your
talents and
abilities? Want to know more about your life purpose
overall or maybe the best direction to go in the next six
months? Want to put an extra zing into manifesting
your dreams and goals? Then
register now to participate in the Collage
Playshop. Saturday, February 28th
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Early Registration $30
Regular
Registration $35
 Get a
Sure Start
to Achieving your Goals in
2004!
Coming in March "4th Friday" in
March will feature Kathy DeMonte, who
will talk about her experiences as a distant healer.
Mark
your calendar for Friday, March 28th. You won't want
to miss this rare opportunity to hear Kathy speak in
Houston. Coming in April &
May The Idea Party at TWC,
April 2004. Developed by Barbara Sher, The
Idea Party at TWC is a fun and powerful
opportunity to get the support you need for achieving
your goals in 2004. Stay tuned for details in the March
newsletter. Walk-About in Bellaire Nature
Center, May (TBA), 2004 to inspire you,
enlighten you, and help you to keep moving on the
path of your desires and goals. Stay tuned for details
in the March and April newsletters.
Need a Speaker?
Book Joyce in
2004 to
speak to your group or organization. Whether it's a 20-
minute presentation or a 3-hour seminar, Joyce can
meet your needs. For the last 18 years, Joyce has
spoken to audiences-
ranging from the general public to small workgroups to
her professional peers--on a variety of business,
professional, and personal development topics. Sample
topics include:
The Power of Coaching
Working Effectively with your Inner Critic
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Managing Stress and Avoiding
Distress
Call Joyce at 713-667-6047 or email her
for topics and available times.
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