Vibrant Visions International Newsletter & March

February-March 2011 Vibrant Visions International Newsletter

Background Photo: yellow blossoms, Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ Photo (right): Spanish Tutoring Class, Hackensack, NJ

In This Issue

"SHOW ME WHAT I NEED TO KNOW FOR MY LIFE RIGHT NOW"....

Since I was a teenager, I have been interested in the seen and unseen worlds. Little 2011 Osho Zen tarot did

I know that, 36 years later, and hundred of tarot readings later, I would be involved in sharing the marvels of the Path of XPR, a technology that is steeped in the lessons of the 3500 year old Hebrew alphabet. I only recently from Mahalene Louis, founder, EmpoweringNOW, and creator of the TARO/TORA deck, that the Major Arcana of the tarot represent the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet! Tarot = Taro = Tora(h). I never saw that before!

How cares? I care. And all those wonderful people who have had readings from me in the past care. I ask each client to start a reading with a simple question such as "Show me what I need to know in my life right now." And then they pick the cards which we later decode together. My preference is the Osho Zen deck because of the beauty and rainbow-orientation of the deck.

Is something weighing on your mind/heart? Not ready to jump in with both feet in the Path of XPR? May I suggest taking a step and book a tarot/TARO/TORA reading with Verena.

Quote of the Month

"When I was a Boy" Lyrics

-- Dar Williams,

Singer/Song-writer

I won't forget when Peter Pan came to my house, took my hand

I said I was a boy; I'm glad he didn't check.

I learned to fly, I learned to fight

I lived a whole life in one night

We saved each other's lives out on the pirate's deck.

And I remember that night

When I'm leaving a late night with some friends

And I hear somebody tell me it's not safe,

someone should help me

I need to find a nice man to walk me home.

When I was a boy, I scared the pants off of my mom,

Climbed what I could climb upon

And I don't know how I survived,

I guess I knew the tricks that all boys knew.

And you can walk me home, but I was a boy, too.

I was a kid that you would like, just a small boy on her bike

Riding topless, yeah, I never cared who saw.

My neighbor come outside to say, "Get your shirt,"

I said "No way, it's the last time I'm not breaking any law."

And now I'm in this clothing store, and the signs say less is more

More that's tight means more to see, more for them, not more for me

That can't help me climb a tree in ten seconds flat

When I was a boy, See that picture? That was me

Grass-stained shirt and dusty knees

And I know things have gotta change,

They got pills to sell, they've got implants to put in,

they've got implants to remove

But I am not forgetting...that I was a boy too

And like the woods where I would creep, it's a secret I can keep

Except when I'm tired, 'cept when I'm being caught off guard

And I've had a lonesome awful day, the conversation finds its way

To catching fireflies out in the backyard.

And so I tell the man I'm with about the other life I lived

And I say, "Now you're top gun, I have lost and you have won"

And he says, "Oh no, no, can't you see

When I was a girl, my mom and I we always talked

And I picked flowers everywhere that I walked.

And I could always cry, now even when I'm alone I seldom do

And I have lost some kindness

But I was a girl too.

And you were just like me, and I was just like you"

Photo: Sneakers-who's whose?

Animal of the Month

CARDINAL

KEYNOTE: Renewed Vitality through Recognizing Self-Importance

CYCLE OF POWER: Year-round (often with a rhythm of 12 - hours, days, months, years)

Most people have no trouble recognizing these redbirds. The are also part of the finch family, and a general study of finches is beneficial for those with this totem. Unlike many other birds, they are usually year-round residents, and their influence and the archetypal energies associated with them can be accessed all year long. The remind us that regardless of the time of day or year, we always have opportunity to renew our own vitality and recognize the importance of our own life roles.

The cardinal has a loud and clear whistle. Whistles are often reminders to listen closely-to pay attention to what is blowing on the winds. In the case of the cardinal, the female joins in on the whistling, which is unusual among birds. This reflects that we should be listening to the inner voice (the feminine) more closely for our own health and well-being. Since most female Birds usually are quiet and camouflaged, a cardinal totem almost always reflects a need to assert the feminine aspects of creativity and intuition more strongly.

All Cardinals are beneficial and friendly. They eat many weed seeds and injurious insects. The seventeen-year locust (cicada) is one of these. Cardinals can reflect a need to be more careful about your diet, that what you are eating may be injurious to yourself and affecting your overall vitality. Cardinals lay three to four eggs, and they hatch in about twelve days. This, along with being a 12-month resident, reflects the rhythm of twelve that is going to become more prominent within your life.

The male cardinal makes a good parent, and often shares with the female the task of egg incubation. The male, though, will always feed the female while she is in the nest, and the baby cardinals as well. Although the male normally has the brighter color, when it shares the task of incubation, its colors remain much the same as the female, all for the sake of camouflage. This often reflects lessons associated with responsibility and recognition of the importance of the task at hand. The male usually have a bright red head, although their coloring will often be duller on the back and wings. The bright-colored crest is a warning to rivals, while the duller colors can help shield it.

These birds are named for the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church, with their bright red robes. If it is your totem, it may reflect past-life connections with the church, or even a reviving of more traditional religious beliefs, regardless of denomination. Cardinals brighten the environment. They catch the eye and add color to our lives. When they appear as a totem, they do so to remind us to become like them. Add color to your life, and remember that everything you do is of importance.

Source: Ted Andrews' Animal-Speak

Photo: Verena's Father's (Rudy Visser) birthday card for Verena 2001.

Indigo-Rainbow-Crystal Children Magic

Spanish Class Folder Drawing by Delphine, 9

"Through XPR, you naturally find your true voice, as a safe path is lit for you to eXPiRe to your fears. You then inevitably eXPeRience your full and perfect eXPRession -- you are now Tora -- the way, the life and the truth!" Mahalene Louis, Futurist, Artist, Author, and co-Founder of emPOwering NOW LLC

Vibrant Visions International's Calendar of Events & Top Picks
Scroll down to see Verena's Top Picks from our VIBRANT VISIONS INTERNATIONAL ONLINE CALENDAR which is updated daily*. NOTE: All events are subject to change. Please call and confirm event details prior to traveling. Contact us if you receive conflicting dates or data. Thanks!

*Go to the Vibrant Visions International LLC website and click on "Calendar of Events" and scroll through our calendar. Contact information and registration information is also listed per event. Calendar listings also includes events hosted by professional associations such as the New Jersey Professional Coaches Association (NJPCA), New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO), Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (ISE), etc. Please also check their websites for latest details.

Newsletters are now archived: Check them out via "Newsletter Archive" on our new website.Appointments: Please feel free to make your private coaching appointment or complimentary assessment with Verena directly via our Online Appointment Scheduler. Please note that Verena's Vibrant Visions International LLC offerings are listed and described separately above in this newsletter and maybe listed below in Purple. Additional listings are in red.

Photo: Verena &Patricia Simone

Founder, Write Communications &

WomenCentric.net

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An invitation to eXPeRience the "Power to Change" (via Telebridge)

Hosted by Vibrant Visions International, Facilitated by Verena Visser Aibel

Does the mention of goals challenge you? Might you be once again looking at this new year with the same desire for resolutions as you did the year(s) before?

Could you benefit from some support in shifting the limitations of your story and widening your horizons?
Might your dearest wish revolve around the full revelation and expression of your voice and your genius?
Would you believe that there is a path that can at last satiate your hunger for true knowledge?

If any of the above touches you, please join us on any one of the following introductory dates:

Friday, March 4, 2011: 12-1:00 pm EST
Thursday, March 10, 2011: 8-9:00 pm EST
Tuesday, March 15, 2011: 12-1:00 pm EST
Friday, March 25, 2011: 12-1:00 pm EST
Thursday, March 31, 2011: 12-1:00 pm EST

RSVP: Verena@VibrantCoach.com or 201-487-6910 and we will send you the bridgeline number to dial along with an art eBook as a preview of our event.

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Groups Forming!

Interest in "becoming the change you wish to see?" One-on-one and Groups forming, locally and virtually. Contact Verena directly and see what's best for you! Call Verena at 201-487-6910 or email her at Verena@VibrantCoach.com.

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Mark Sganga & Friends Play R&B, Blues & Jazz

March 4, 2011 (Friday): 8:00 - 11:00 pm EST

Along with Mark's longtime partner in crime Larry D'Albero, bass & singing the blues, we welcome the always awesome Pete Levin on keyboard (late of Paul Simon, Robbie Robertson, John Scofield, Gil Evans, you get the idea?). Terry Silverlight returns on drums (George Benson, The Brecker Brothers, & Laura Nyro to name just a few). This is going to be great fun! No cover, good food & drink. Come join the fun!

Location: THE OLD 76 HOUSE, 110 Main St, Tappan NY, 845 359 5476

For more information, contact Mark Sganga

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Verena offering Tarot/TARO/TORA Readings at the 11th Annual Savor Food & Wine Festival Sponsored by North Jersey Regional Chamber of CommerceChamber of Commerce

March 7, 2011 (Monday): 6:00 - 8:30 pm EST

Taste delicious food from over 20 top notch restaurants; sample a variety of fine wine from local purveyors; enjoy fabulous entertainment and win unique prizes. Enjoy a variety of fun entertainment headlined by Michael Roselli (singer & Entertainer) and also featuring Tarot & Angel Card Readers, Numerology, Handwriting Analysis, Raffle Prizes, Guess It/You Win it Games. Cost: $40 pp.

Location: The Preakness Hills Country Club, 1050 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

For Information contact: Dawn Johnson, Corporate Queens, 973-826-0760

Photo: Designer of Verena's business cards and logo: Aparna Mulchanadani, Two By Two, Naina Lal, Sonal, Aparna, and Verena at recent "Girls Night In" where Verena offered Tarot/TARO/TORA reading

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The Women's Institute Presents: Celebrate Women's History Month with Special Luncheon & Wellness Talk for Women/Mothers/Daughters

March 8, 2011 (Tuesday): 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST

Active Center for Health & Wellness and BCC are celebrating women with a special luncheon. Join Active Center's coaches, Robert Ortiz Spain and Carrie Kelly RD as they speak about ways that women can stay healthy and fit as they age by utilizing bio-identical hormone therapy, fitness training, and diet and nutrition techniques. Then, unwind with mini massage and Reiki sessions from Active Center's Patty DiZenzo CMT and Jennifer Bustos. Bring your m 2010 10 28 DA VV Smiles other, daughter, or friend!

Location: Bergen Community College, The Moses Family Meeting and Training Center, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652.

For more information, contact the Women's Institute at 201-447-7488 or visit us at www.bergen.edu/womensinstitute.

Photo: Delphine and Verena

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Gold Coast Chamber of Commerece Power Luncheon, with Wendy Caplan Carroll, Constant Contact

March 9, 2011 (Wednesday): 12:00 - 2:00 pm EST

Get the most out of your social media activities.

Location: Assembly Steak House, 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Tel: 201-568-2616

For more information on these upcoming events please log on to our website www.goldcoastchamber.com or call us at 201-741-3628 or contact us via email at goldcoast_chamber@yahoo.com

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New Jersey Association of Women Business Owner's (NJAWBO) Bergen Chapter Breakfast Networking

March 10, 2011 (Thursday): 8:00 - 9:30 am EST

Location: Panera's Bakery Cafe, 165 Route 4 West (in Kohl's Shopping Center), Paramus, NJ
Fee: Members: $10.00; Non-Members: $15.00 - CASH ONLY
For reservations and information, call the Bergen Chapter hotline at 201-444-8773, ext. 4 or e-mail Joanne Clark at jcwills@optonline.net or check out New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners-Bergen Chapter.

Photo: Lori Zilotto, Designer/Sales Consultant, Another Facet, Maywood, NJ

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Art Educators of NJ Youth Art Month Competition Reception - Delphine Aibel's art on exhibit (winner 4 years in a row)

March 10, 2011 (Thursday) 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST

Location: IKEA, 100 IKEA Drive (17 and Rt 4) Paramus, NJ, 3rd Floor Cafeteria

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Ticket2Ride Bergen County's premier Beatles tribute band Live in Concert

March 12, 2011 (Saturday): 8 - 10:00 pm EST

Doors open 7:30 p.m. Adults @$18 each (by 3/7): Children (12 & under) @$5

NOTE: Advance sales deadline is March 7; after that, adult tickets are $25 at the door

Mail your completed form and check payable to Temple Beth Israel (write "T2R" on memo line) to RTBI: 34 W. Magnolia Ave., Maywood, NJ 07607. For additional show or sponsorship details call (201) 845-7550 or email Caryn Starr: carynstarr@yahoo.com

Location: Temple Beth Israel, 34 West Magnolia Avenue, Maywood, NJ 07607

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New Jersey Professional Coaches Association present "From Procrastination to Payday--Breaking Through with Overwhelm" with Carrie Green

March 16, 2011 (Wednesday): 6:00 - 9:00 pm EST

You know it's time to get in gear and down to business, but how do you get clear about what you want, need or even your next step? You're overwhelmed, you procrastinate and you're stuck. This is especially problematic for entrepreneurs because procrastination leads to loss of income.

Price: $39 Members; $44 Non-members; $19 Virtual Attendees

* Price includes buffet dinner

To Register: http://www.njcoaches.org/

Photo: Lynette Troop, Enchanted Palette, Jill Shisha, Alpine Mortgage Service, and Verena at Diane McGuire's MetLife' Women of Wealth Meeting at Capital Grille, Paramus, NJ

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Open Mic Night

March 19, 2011 (Saturday): Time: 8:00 - 11:30 pm EST

Location: Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway, New Jersey
www.reststoprejuvenate.com
Cost is $10 - $20 (donation). We are a gathering place for well-being. Upon entering you will find a living room atmosphere that nurtures and replenishes your wellbeing as soothing aromas fill the air and mood-enhancing music assists in addressing life's daily stress. Rest Stop Rejuvenate is a place that enhances life by bringing people together and offering enriching conversations, thought provoking exercises, transformational games, creative classes, workshops, and entertainment. When we care for and nurture ourselves we are better able to make choices that are not driven by the stress and discord of daily life. Information: Vicky at 1-862-209-1439.
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New Jersey Association of Women Business Owner's (NJAWBO) Bergen Chapter "Power of 100 Women"

March 23, 2011 (Wednesday): 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pam Fischer of Pam Fischer Consulting is best known as Director & Governor's Representative of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety under Governor Corzine. Under her strong leadership, she partnered with the State Legislature to gain the passage of key safety laws that resulted in significantly reducing automobile crashes and fatalities among teens.

Members:$35; Non-members: $40 (If paid by March 11) or $45.00 at the door.

For reservations: call the NJAWBO Bergen Chapter Hotline at (201) 444-8773, ext. 3 or email Diane McGuire at dinner@njawbobergen.org.

New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners-Bergen Chapter.

Location: Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn, 283 Route 17 South,

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (For directions, call 201-288-9600)

Photo: Verena and Diane McGuire (far right) and MetLife' Women of Wealth Meeting at Capital Grille, Paramus, NJ

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"Green and Sustainable Manufacturing: Sprouting New Green Initiatives to Stay Competitive" - Institute for Sustainable Enterprise/CHRMS Breakfast

March 25, 2011 (Friday) 7:30 - 9:30 am EST

Moderator: Joe Schneider, Founder, Linking B2B; Panelists: Steve Fromkin, Manager EHS, Alcoa Howmet; Joe D'Urso, Product and Services Manager, NJ Manufacuturing Extension Program; and Bill Russell, ISE Research Fellow and Principal, Transitioning to Green.

Location: Fairleigh Dickinson University, the Mansion Bldg 1, Hartman Lounge, 285 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
Information: Call ISE/CHRMS at 973-443-8577.
Fee: $40 ($25 non profit organization members).
Register: www.fdu.edu/forms/chrmsregister.html or email your rsvp to pniewski@fdu.edu

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The Women's Institute Presents: Women's History Month Luncheon

March 30, 2011 (Wednesday): 12:00 - 2:00 pm EST

Kathleen A. Donovan - The First Woman County Executive, and Devon Kinch - Author of Pretty Penny. Learn the basics of becoming money-savvy with tips on earning, saving and spending!

Location: Bergen Community College, The Moses F

amily Meeting and Training Center, 400 Paramus Road, T128, Paramus, NJ 07652.

For more information, contact the Women's Institute at 201-447-7488 or visit us at www.bergen.edu/womensinstitute.

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Contact Info:

Verena Visser Aibel, Founder, Visionary, Shaman, XPR Advisor, Integrity Coach
Vibrant Visions International LLC, a Global Coaching and Consulting Enterprise

Email: Verena@VibrantCoach.com * phone: 201-487-6910 * mobile: 551-486-7365
Website: www.VibrantCoach.com

Vibrant Visions International's mission is to emPOwer Leaders and Visionaries to receive, develop and maintain the state of mind where ALL things are possible.