Ahh...Fall...can you believe it's here already?! September is always jam-packed with events, energy and excitement from all the newness and shifting going on as we transition from a fancy free summer, to the more serious- minded "back to school" mentality. Most of the month 'falls' under the sign of Virgo, ruled by the planet Mercury, which in astrology brings with it the characteristics of being discriminating, critical, analytical, practical and orderly, and anything having to do with details and facts.

In recent years the month of September has taken on another energy - that of remembering some of the worst catastrophes our country, and the world, has seen in recent years. With the anniversaries of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 occurring within weeks of each other at this time of year, with a little distance, it's important to gain some perspective and go beyond the heightened emotions, drama and often gratuitous sensationalism that have accompanied such events, and that we as women especially, tend to respond to more strongly. Instead, we should try to use the Virgo characteristics of being critical, analytical and practical in order to make some intelligent, rational sense of things, learn lessons and acquire a more accurate assessment of when, where, why and how adjustments need to take place in order to move forward for the good of all.

There have been numerous videos, films and documentaries made about 9/11 - the most well-known being Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11, and the more recent shocking and revealing Loose Change 2nd Edition (viewed for free on Google Video) giving one take on what happened, and then more mainstream films like United 93, World Trade Center and ABC's docudrama, The Path of 9/11 - all of which stirred up much controversy in their own ways; the point is that we must use our critical faculties to look at all possibilities of what could have/should have/did happen and try to see the truth through whatever perspective, bias or sensationalistic and dramatic license the filmmaker or writers may have taken - it is not always easy, but we must ceaselessly strive to separate fact from fiction and propaganda from proof on whatever topic, in whatever form of media it arrives...This will be the true test of our freedom and intelligence in the times to come - how much have you exercised your discernment muscles lately?

We'll be applying the energies of Virgo to The Women's Mosaic this Fall as well, as we move into our own period of assessing, analyzing and adjusting in order to make things better than ever. As you know, we have already begun the process with our TWM Survey - please be sure to take it if you have not already done so - we need to know who you are and what you think so we can serve you as best we can (another Virgo quality!). We also have our Advisory Committee working on our Fall Membership Drive (so don't be surprised if one of them rings you up this month!) and will be planning the rest of the year and beyond; also, we are currently working on the second edition of our printed newsletter INSPIRER, which should be out by the end of October...There's lots to be done, and we'll need your help so stay tuned for updates on all!

As for events this month, you should already be aware of our Visioning Workshop: Using Your Creativity and Intuition to Gain Clarity, Find Focus and Manifest Your Dreams! coming up next Saturday, September 23rd . This is a great opportunity to take the time to see where you are at right now in your life, what your goals and desires are at this moment, and then create a potent tool to manifest them! We have a new space so we should be able to accommodate more attendees, as these have been so popular that our last two workshops sold out! See article below for more details, discounts for members and Evite.

In conjunction with our Membership Drive, we're thrilled to offer our second TWM Members-Only event - a treat for your body, mind and soul at the Chopra Center & Spa at Dream Hotel on October 21st! It'll be a great way to take some quality time for yourself on a Saturday afternoon to connect with other TWM ladies while learning about the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda and relaxing with gentle yoga and meditation all in a gorgeous, peaceful environment! All TWM Members who attend will also receive a gift certificate for 2 complimentary yoga classes and a 15% discount on a spa treatment! We have some great bonus gifts with membership this month as well which you can read about in article below. What are you waiting for? With all these great benefits why not become a member of TWM today !

In other news, TWM is thrilled to be a Community Partner for the upcoming Women's Economic Power Day presented by LifeMoxie! at the Javits Center on Saturday, September 30th. TWM ladies can attend at a discounted rate - TWM Board Member Melanie McEvoy and I will be featured speakers so we hope you can be there and spread the word to all your friends! We're also very pleased to announce the addition of longtime supporter and volunteer Kekla Magoon to our Board, as well as the comments and support of Terrie M. Williams to our list of Who's Saying What About TWM.

Don't forget there are several other ways you can support our mission of educating, inspiring and motivating women to express their full power and potential in the world. There are many costs associated with putting the events together with the staff needed to coordinate and run them year round. We urgently need your financial support to continue doing what we are doing and eventually grow to offer you even more. Whether you become a Member, use GoodSearch.com or spend $5 for a CHICKS ROCK button or Macy's Shopping Pass - every penny counts, so please contribute at the highest level possible!

And of course, we want to make sure that you check out the many great Non-Mosaic events happening this month, not the least of which is Lonely Planet's campaign for a National Passport Month. TWM loves this concept because we know that travel is a powerful vehicle for both intercultural understanding as well as personal growth - the more people that experience each other's country and culture firsthand, the better off we all are for it - and now, more than ever, Americans need to get out, explore the world and become personal ambassadors of peace whenever we can.

So with that, and in keeping with the astrology theme this month, we note that the end of September leading into much of October is ruled by the sign of Libra, symbolizing peace, balance, justice and harmony - September 21st is the International Day of Peace, and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (whose nonviolent movement began exactly 100 years ago to the day on Sept. 11th!) on October 2nd are welcome energies to look forward to, inspiring us to Be the Change We Wish to See in the World.

Make a $5 donation to The Women's Mosaic and receive a special shopping pass for discounts at Macy's Nationwide this Saturday!

TWM gets to keep the proceeds of each $5 pass we sell. Hurry now to purchase a pass via PayPal through the Evite, through the Donate link at the bottom of this newsletter, or the Donate Page on our website.

Come to this holistic, relaxing afternoon to learn about the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, determine your 'dosha', practice gentle yoga based on the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and enjoy a guided meditation to bring you a sense of peace, prosperity and well-being. All at the beautiful Deepak Chopra's Center & Spa at Dream Hotel

COST: FREE FOR TWM MEMBERS
All TWM Members who attend will also receive a gift certificate for 2 complimentary yoga classes and a 15% discount on a spa treatment!

Every component of a Chopra Center experience is designed to eliminate stress and maximize comfort in body, mind, and soul.

In honor of our support for the campaign for National Passport Month, receive a copy of this very cool and inspiring book from Lonely Planet! See our Bulletin Board for more info or visit gotpassport.com This is a book that everyone should have - yours only for a $50 Membership Donation today!

ALSO: Join at the $100 level or more and be one of the first to own the Commander In Chief Inaugural DVD where Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner Geena Davis breaks new ground as Mackenzie Allen - the first female president of the United States in Commander In Chief. Be one of the first people to own the DVD of the show Oprah Magazine calls "realistic and riveting"when you become a Member of The Women's Mosaic at the $100 level or more.

One of the best ways to show your appreciation for what we are doing is to support The Women's Mosaic by becoming a member! We want to expand and grow our organization to become a powerful voice for women, but we cannot do so without your help.

Besides providing general financial support for the organization, your membership allows us to garner funds from other sources such as foundation and corporations; and gives you benefits and perks like reduced admission to our events, discounts on various products and services, as well as other opportunities - the more members we have the more benefits we can offer. The bottom line is that if you enjoy what we are doing, please show your support!

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The more members we have, the more we can do for you!

* Want to share your culture or other passion? Plan a TWM event!

* Volunteer for TWM! We've got many ways for to you to help out depending on the skill set you have or want to develop, and the time you can give.

*Spread the word about TWM! Forward this email newlsetter on to friends so they can sign up and become part of our dynamic and diverse community!

*Become a Member of TWM! Support an organization that enriches your life and the lives of others! The more members we have, the more we can do for you as well as be a force for women both here and abroad.

*Donate to TWM! Besides actual cash donations, we need in-kind donations of supplies, copying, postage and other items to help us cut down on costs. We are also in need of donated OFFICE SPACE.

If interested in any of the above contact us directly, or if you just wanted to be a general volunteer you can check off the "Volunteer" category box through the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this page. For information on internshops we have available please click below.

There is new and easy way to raise money for The Women's Mosaic just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.com. It's simple. You use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine — the site is powered by Yahoo! — but each time you do, money is generated for TWM. Last year, search engines generated close to $6 billion in revenue from advertisers. With GoodSearch part of this advertising revenue will now be directed to our organization.

We hope that not only will you use GoodSearch as your main search engine from here on out, but will also pass this message on to your friends and family. The more people who use this, the more money will go to TWM!