February 14, 2007 
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What wonderful weather we have enjoyed the past week! At this time of year I have a habit of taking sometime in the morning to walk around my yard. It seems everyday the daffodils and tulips have grown an inch and the buds on the trees get bigger each time I look. Life begins again.

Tuesday started out as any other Tuesday. I got my daughter to school and my husband to work and I went to yoga class. As I got there a few minutes early, I talked with the instructor. She said something I have been thinking about for days. She said in yoga, it's the form that matters; strength and balance will come if the form is correct. That simple statement begs a question, one I have been asking myself the last couple of days.

What is the "form" of your life? Is your "form" correct? Are you living your values? Do you remember what is important each day or do you get caught up in the crisis that the day may bring? Are you walking in forgiveness, or holding on to things? If the "form" of your life is correct, the peace and joy will follow.

Are you ready for the next session of Soul Food? I am excited about the great speakers and wonderful topics for you to enjoy. Read on!

 Summary of "Contemplative Living - What's in it for me?" with Joanne Buchanan-Brown.
 Contemplation as self-care

Modern life is very interesting, isn't it? We are all about progress because, after all, the future is better than the present; it's the promised land. But as Joanne pointed out, the future eventually becomes the present. Then what?

Contemplation is about being in the space and silence to be present in the Now. We need contemplative time for a better life; to be refreshed and restored. Joanne gave us three reasons to make sure we have that quite time each day.
  1. Contemplation helps us live a more spacious life so we can sit back and not rush ahead with an answer. We can observe and ponder.
  2. Contemplation allows us to live a life more in the present. Therefore we have a more rewarding life while we have our life.
  3. Contemplation helps heal the world. It allows us to change our corner of the world and therefore touch the part of the world we contact.


And it's not hard to get to that contemplative place. Joanne suggested walking, sittling quietly in nature, coloring mandalas or looking softly into a candle. My favor was to sit and place my hands just below my belly button and say,
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.

 


 March 22 - "Living Your Big Dream" with Cindy Morris.
 It's NOT business as usual.

Join us as Cindy talks about living your BIG dream of being successful in your own business! Your business and the business of life will only be as emotionally healthy as you are. Your business will always be a reflection of how much you value yourself, how true you allow yourself to be to the vision you first held as you set out to create yourself as business woman-entrepreneur. With her unique insight and characteristic comic flair, Cindy will address some of the core emotional and spiritual roadblocks that may be holding you back from experiencing the full success you would like to have in your business and the business of your life.

Cindy Morris is the author of Priestess Entrepreneur: the MUST HAVE guide to creating success in your business and the business of your life. Having birthed, nurtured, and successfully sold The European Flower Shop, a thriving retail floral business in bustling Boulder, Cindy embodies the essence of the Priestess Entrepreneur. She received a B.S. in Horticulture from Cornell University and a Masters in Social Work from Boston University. With her characteristic warmth and wit Cindy engages audiences with her spiritual approach to business and the business of LIFE.

 


 April 5 -"PSYCH-K - A New Paradigm for Change" with Elizabeth Powers
 Transforming Your Beliefs

Did you know: 95% of conditioned behavior is controlled by the subconscious mind? During this Soul Food luncheon, Elizabeth with explain an exciting new way to help you change your beliefs. PSYCH-K has found a way to create a ‘whole-brain state’ to produce changes on the subconscious level. PSYCH- K is not another “miracle” process that promises instant change. It is not a religion or a philosophy. It is, however, a proven method that will allow you to update the programs of your subconscious mind. You will be able to discard all those old tapes playing in your mind that kept you stuck in negative patterns. PSYCH-K permits change to happen quickly, effectively and with lasting results.

Elizabeth Powers is an experienced PSYCH-K facilitator and coach who specializes in helping people change their programming so that they can realize the benefits more quickly.

 


 April 19 - "The Four Elements" with Debra Silverman.
 Understanding Personality.

Do you know someone who loves books, but never reads them? Or how about those who are steady, practical and reliable, but very self-critical? If you missed Debra in November, be sure to attend this Soul Food luncheon. With humor and insight Debra will look at personality as the elements of earth, fire, water and air, and explain how these elements act and react with each other.

Debra Silverman holds a Master's degree in clinical psychology. She is an astrologer and therapist, and has been in private practice for 30 years.

 


 May 3 - "What Kids REALLY Want to Ask" with Margaret Pevec.
 Keep Communicating

What question do you think your 10-14 year old would ask you if you promised her an honest answer no matter what? Margaret co-authored What Kids Really Want to Ask, Using Movies to Start Meaningful Conversations, a guidebook for parents to help them use movies to start meaningful conversations based on the real questions pre-teens want to ask. Her talk will provide concrete ideas for maintaining communication during your child's transition from grade school to high school.

Margaret Pevec, MA, is a Family Life Educator and Life Coach working with parents of teenagers to help smooth out the rough spots, discover common values and find the fulfillment that comes from deep connection with your children.

 


 May 17 - "Awakening Compassionate Awareness Through the Practice of Projective Dreamwork" with Billie Ortez
 Sweet Dreams

Every night our dreams come to guide us toward our highest potential. So often, though, we forget our dreams or don't see the point in recording them. Join certified dreamworker, Billie Ortiz, and learn the basics of group projective dreamwork, discuss common dream symbols and hints on how to remember your dreams. Learn how recognizing that "all dreams come in the service of health and wholeness" and agreeing to phrase our comments as "If this were my dream," encourages deeper insight into the dream material and allows for all praticipants to enter the dream as though it were their dream as well. Once the dream becomes "everybody's dream" we begin to realize how we all share a universal bond in our collective unconscious through the language of our common shared humanity. Bring your dream journal, dream art or just your curiosity and learn about the endlessly fascinating and infinitely rewarding world or dreams!

Billie Ortiz is a certified dreamworker who, since 1997, has helped scores of dreamers on the path to self-discovery through a better understanding of their dreams. She offers private sessions, groups, workshops and bi-annual weekend retreats featuring dream book author Jeremy Taylor.

 


 May 31 - "The Promise of the Future" with Gina Blinkenstaff
 Moving Ahead

Ageless Wisdom Teachings state that an incredibly long, dark and dreary cosmic cycle is now ending. They promise that the coming cycle will bring about the most positive and profound changes ever. This talk is designed to shed light on some of the information about, and signs of, these events and changes, including:
  1. Miraculous happenings from media sources.
  2. Mysterious and beautiful light patterns on buildings.
  3. Crosses of Light which are appearing on windows.
  4. Unusual light manifestations on personal photographs.
  5. Crop circle reports and UFO activity.
  6. The emergence of a World Teacher, awaited by all.
Join us for this captivating talk which will include many thought-provoking slides.

Gina Blinkenstaff attended Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Her professional career has spanned 27 years and has included illustration, graphic design, mural painting, teaching and fine art.

 


 Who Is She?
 Find Out About Me

Are you wondering who I am? Check out my website at www.suemccullough.com. You will find a Soul Food menu, information about my transition seminars and my coaching and therapy services. My education and experience are listed on the bio page. Check it out.

 


    Join us for these warm and engaging gatherings.
  • Sunflower Restuarant, 1701 Pearl Street at 17th and Pearl in Boulder
  • 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
  • Cost is $25.00 including lunch
Please RSVP by 5:00 pm the preceding Wednesday by e-mail or at 720.849.2892. As always your promptness is appreciated, or come early to meet new women and network.

Grace and Peace,


Sue McCullough
Soul Food

phone: 720-849-2892
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