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John of New Newsletter #8
October 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
Thank you once again for supporting John of New/John of Peniel. This edition contains an exciting event announcement, plus encouraging words from John. - Holly Matson, John of New
Wisdom from John ~ TRUST
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"Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation." ~ anon.
 

Trust. Trust can be the force that stops a person from living a joyful life. In my life I have been married twice, each ended finding out that my spouse was unfaithful. Trust has been a big issue in my life. It is an interesting word: "trust." Like most words it can have both positive or negative connotations. If someone is very focused on trust, then are they truly being trusting. When someone is hurt by another in such a painful way as infidelity, it can paralyze them with the fear of being hurt again.

At times like this, the actuality is that they are choosing fear. "Trust" becomes the poster child of fear. "How can I ever trust someone again?" or "Can I trust you?" become common thoughts, and phrases for the person in fear. We decide we can't trust, and so we make decisions that keep us safe from our fears. In my personal case, I decided to become celibate.  It was safe. I didn't have to trust again.

To trust another is to completely render yourself vulnerable. How can you truly live your life without releasing the fear, and trusting? Relationships suffer because of the lack of trust, but trust is a choice. It is the choice of the person who is giving the trust. To release your fear and trust is to allow the good things to come rushing into your life.

"Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear" ~Cheri Huber
 
I recently entered into a new and wonderful relationship.  I felt pangs of love for her, and immediately began fearing that love being false, or worse yet, that I was unworthy of it. I decided first of all that I needed to trust love. If I trusted love, and nurtured love, then love would be what I was creating in my life. I informed my girlfriend Kelly that I was dealing with trust issues, and that they were my issues, and they had nothing to do with her. I know full well that she was not only trust worthy, but the one that I loved and trusted. It was my issue because they were my feelings and as such I needed to deal with them.
 
As with any change in life it takes some time creating the muscle memory to release the fear. I had to force myself to let go of the fears from the past, and trust this amazing person, who has brought a level of joy back into my life that I had dismissed as folly. I allowed myself to be vulnerable, all the while informing her of what I was going through. This process of working through issues with your partner helps build trust as they are the one you are sharing intimate secrets of your vulnerability with. They become the "trusted" confidant, and your trust builds along side the growth of your relationship.

Trust is like a relaxing exhale when you first give it fully. The lack of trust is just a symptom of fear. I love my partner Kelly, and my faith in her is proven everyday as she helps me through my issues.  I breathe easier everyday as we create a beautiful future built on a foundation of love, mortared with trust.
 
"We're never so vulnerable than when we trust someone - but paradoxically, if we cannot trust, neither can we find love or joy" ~ Walter Anderson
 
John of New
John of Peniel
Exciting Event Announcement - The 2010 Life Path Conference
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We are pleased to announce a full day empowerment workshop, Life Path Conference the 2010 Life Path Conference, being held on January 23, 2010, hosted by the Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge, OH.  This powerful full-day conference will feature lectures by John Davis, Rob Schwartz (www.yoursoulsplan.com), Louis Charles (www.jesusreligion.com) and Laura Lyn (www.angelreader.net), with music by Jacob Laughingfox (www.laughingfoxflutes.com) throughout the day.  This workshop will guide you along the path to the life of joy and wellness you were meant to live.
 
Tickets for this event are $100, which includes continental breakfast and lunch.  For full details on the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the website Life Path Conference.
Upcoming Events ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
Healing Appointments
 
Sat. and Sun., Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, in Doylestown, PA
Sat. Nov. 7 from 10 - 4 at Merging Hearts Holistic Center in Canton, OH
Sun. Nov. 8 from 10 - 6 at Angel House in Strongsville, OH
 
Lectures and Workshops
 
Friday October 30, 7:00-9:00pm
Lecture "Walking the Way, the Truth and the Life" at Circle of Miracles  www.circleofmiracles.org
10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA  18901
Learn what Jesus really intended by those words, and how they are relevant to your life.  Contact Susan Duval at (215) 348-5755 or susan@susanduvalseminars.com for information and reservations.
Cost - $35
 
Saturday October 31, 9:00-12:00am
Workshop "Be The Healer" at Circle of Miracles  www.circleofmiracles.org
10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA  18901
Learn John's method of energy healing, with practice and meditation.
Contact Susan Duval at (215) 348-5755 or susan@susanduvalseminars.com for information and reservations.
Cost - $50
 
Saturday November 7, 2009, 6:00-9:00pm
Workshop "Be the Healer", at the Merging Hearts Holistic Center - http://www.merginghearts.org/
5590 Lauby Road, North Canton, OH, 44720
Learn John's method of energy healing, with practice and meditation.
Space is limited, pre-registration strongly recommended. Contact Holly at holly@johnofnew.com or 440-853-6741 to reserve a space.
Cost - $30
 
Please visit the website here for details on these and all upcoming appearances.
Healing Services  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
As part of the shift to John of Peniel, we will be offering group healing services throughout the year, providing healing energy to as many as the venue will hold.  As John said above, the intent is to reach as many people as possible, and the individual healing appointments do not fulfill that promise.  By providing the doorway to healing in a group venue, the power will be amplified and will affect all those present. Although they will be offered less often, individual appointments will continue for those requesting them, at a cost of $50 per session.
 
The first of these healing services will be held at Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge, OH, on December 2, 2009, from 7:30 to 9:00pm.
How can I help? 
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John's message of co-creation and healing is so important to get out to the public, and you can help with that process in many ways.  We are asking anyone with non-profit financial and legal experience, marketing, and event planning speak up and join the existing team of "Angels" to help grow the business of John of Peniel/John of New.  Anyone who chooses to donate funds, experience, advice or time is asked to contact Holly at holly@johnofnew.com
 
One of the simplest ways to affect the business is to spread the word - email the media and potential venues and tell them of your experiences with John.  Direct them to the website, to the many testimonials, to John's blogs. In addition, there are other avenues that you could help with.  The wish list is:
 
Internet marketing
Contact with spiritual event planners
Videographers local to Northeast Ohio
Internet radio shows
Funding for equipment
New Product!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We are thrilled to announce two new cds in production from John Davis and John of Peniel. These cds will be available beginning November 1 from our website and at our events.
 
The MessageIn February, John had an amazing experience when he heard the line "Come Love Me Again" in John Denver's "Annie's Song."  He felt guided to write a blog (you can read it here), and the message that resulted was written through him, not by him.  This new cd is John's reading of that beautiful channeled message. It will inspire you every time you listen.
 
 
Self-HealingMany people are aware of the healings that have been facilitated by John.  We have held several "Be The Healer" workshops to teach John's methods of healing, and this cd is a self-healing meditation intended to guide you to the place of power and healing within you. 
 
 
The goal has always been, and will always be, to awaken as many people as possible to their own power of creation.  Thank you for your continued support!