Dear Friends:
 
Adriana and I were very pleased with the reception to our Grace Light Empowerment on Solstice Day, December 21.  Thanks so much to all who attended, and who made it a worthwhile evening!
 
Our next meeting will be on Sunday, January 18, 6:30PM - 9:30PM at Unity in Marin.  For more information about Unity and directions, see below.  Please remember to bring snacks.
 
We are excited to have Maria Owl Gutierrez give a presentation on Native American Spirituality.  Her talk will include the Lakota Sacred Pipe Ceremony.  Here is what Maria has to say:

Seven generations ago White Buffalo Calf Woman brought a gift from the Creator to the Lakota people - The Sacred Pipe, Chanunpa Wakan. This sacred gift allowed the people to come back into balance -as individuals, a community, between men and women, and in relationship to the Mother Earth. White Buffalo Calf Woman taught the people seven ceremonial rites that would bring them health, healing, balance and a good life - these ways were called the Red Road. The Sacred Pipe was central to all these ceremonies. Today, the Lakota people, even after having their sacred ceremonies restricted by the missionaries, are still practicing the ways taught to them by White Buffalo Calf Woman.

Maria Gutierrez had the honor of apprenticing with Lakota medicine teachers from ages 19 to 25. She committed to walking the Red Road and was gifted a Pipe to walk with and share with her community. She has Vision Quested and Sun Danced in South Dakota on the reservation, and was given a Lakota name.

This evening, Maria will be teaching about the Sacred Pipe and the Red Road, how these ways are relevant today and how they can bring balance once again. She will be holding a Pipe Ceremony, one of the seven rites of the Lakota Sioux, for participants where, in a mindful way, each person will have a chance to pray with the Pipe. "Everything you pray for with the Pipe, will come true." - so say all Lakota holy people. This is a powerful opportunity for anyone needing help for themselves or a loved one, to pray for these needs.

Maria Owl Gutierrez has been involved in the healing arts for over 14 years, beginning her journey at age 19 in a five-year apprenticeship with a Lakota shaman from South Dakota, who blessed her to walk with the Sacred Pipe.  Maria received her BA in "Sustainable Community through Group Process" from New College of California.  She is a Certified Herbalist, Hypnotherapist, Permaculture Designer, and Master of Intuition Medicine.  Maria teaches Naka-Ima Self-Awareness Intensives, leads Vision Quests, and does healings through her "Soul-Centered Healing Arts" private practice.  Her website is http://www.soul-centeredhealing.com/

"My devotion is to the awakening of human consciousness into our true natures and to the realization of the inter-connection of all life.  My intention is be a clear channel for Consciousness to move through me, through my unique medicine, and serve creation."
 

We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Sincerely,
 
Steve Glanz
650-349-2651
sglanz@rcn.com


Adriana Ames
415-717-6800
adrianaames@yahoo.com

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About RAHM

RAHM Metaphysical Exploration Group is a forum for people to share what they have learned in their lives, their classes, workshops, degree programs, books and other media.  We may also invite speakers who are experts in their field.  
 
Rahm in Hebrew and Arabic signifies "The merciful or compassionate one."  It signifies the womb as the seat of compassion.  Rahm also means "high" or "lofty" in Hebrew.  In Bavarian, Rahm means Cream - ie.) The best people or things in a group - "cream of the crop."  In a psychic reading received in 1971, Rahm was given as one of Steve's spirit guides.  As an acronym, RAHM can stand for many things, including "Reading And Healing Marin" and "Realization And Holistic Metaphysics."
 
The purpose of RAHM is practical, with an emphasis on healing, guidance, therapy, and personal growth.  It's not just a "lecture" group but is also experiential.  Topics are based on the presenter's own background and skills - or can be something the presenter would like to learn more about.  There is no better way to learn something than to teach it!

The RAHM Metaphysical Exploration Group meets monthly, every 3rd or 4th Sunday at 6:30PM - 9:30PM, at Unity In Marin.  It is important to be on time!  For directions, see below.   
 
There will be short breaks and light snacks - please bring something to sahre.  A "Love Offering" is requested of RAHM participants.  In some exercises, we may be lying on the floor.  So bring pillows if you can, and dress comfortably.

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Unity in Marin

Unity is a "New Thought" Church in Novato.  Directions to Unity are given at the end of this announcement.  RAHM meetings are now held at Unity in Marin.  As Unity members, Adriana and Steve have established RAHM as an ongoing group at the church.  RAHM is  sponsored by the Unity education ministry.

Unity believes in the principle of prosperity.  In that light, the church requires that we ask for a voluntary Love Offering from participants.  It is not mandatory and can be any amount.  Below is a section that describes the purpose of the Love Offering.

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Love Offerings

This is the Unity creed on Love Offerings:

"We are grateful to raise our consciousness in truth teachings.  The love offering is our exchange of energy in gratitude for what we receive.  The love offerings are donated to Unity in Marin.  Our love offerings are our investment in ourselves.  By practicing the spiritual truths of prosperity in giving and receiving, we open the channels of abundance so money flows freely to and from us.  As with all Unity events, love offerings of any amount are joyfully accepted.  Baskets are available for cash or check.  Thank You, God, for all the good in our lives, which we gratefully receive and lovingly give."

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Directions to Unity in Marin

600 Palm Drive, Hamilton Center, Novato, CA  94949

Telephone:  415-475-5000

Website  www.unityinmarin.org

From the South:
 
1. Take 101 North to Marin County. Exit at the Alameda del
Prado/Hamilton exit. Go towards Hamilton; you will be on Nave Drive.

2. Turn right at the second light on Main Gate Road.  Main Gate turns to Palm Drive. Unity Center is less than � a mile on your left hand side.  The entrances to the parking lots for Unity Center are both on your left and on either side of the building.  RAHM meetings are held in Unity Hall, adjacent to the Courtyard.

From the North:

1. Take 101 South to the Alameda del Prado Exit. Go left on Alameda del Prado. Then take a left on Nave Drive.

2.  Turn right on at the second light on Main Gate Road.  Main Gate turns to Palm Drive. Unity Center is less than � a mile on your left hand side.  The entrances to the parking lots for Unity Center are both on your left and on either side of the building.  RAHM meetings are held in Unity Hall, adjacent to the Courtyard.