Endless possibilities . . . 
Zen Sculpture
 
 
Everybody needs beauty
as well as bread,
places to play in and pray in, 
where nature may heal and cheer

 and give strength to the body
and soul alike.
~ John Muir
April 5, 2010

Hi Ladies!

For the past couple of years, I've e-mailed a (mostly) weekly Breathing Space Mini Retreat.  Your response has really touched my heart because the Mini Retreats have touched yours ~ 

Thank you for reminding me of the importance
of following my dreams. ~ Sarah

I cannot tell you how timely your messages are for me thank you!
 ~ Christine

Your latest Breathing Space talked about grace
 and you've brought a little into my night. ~ Nancie

The good news is that the Breathing Space Mini Retreats will continue.  The even better news is that they will be part of a regular Endless Possibilities e-mailer, which will also include recommendations, special gifts, suggestions, and inspirational quotes and writings.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy writing and sending them to you.
Breathing Space . . . finding peace and clarity in a frenzied world
 
Cala LilyI love the quote above by John Muir.  It's a beautiful reminder of nature's importance ~ a place to play in, a place to pray in, a place to heal, and a place for renewal. 
 
Nature can be our dance partner.  It can provide the balance we're yearning to find, it can provide the peace and solitude we desperately need, and it can provide the perfect infusion of joy and playfulness in our often too-busy lives.
 
Take some breathing space this week to dance with nature.  Find a few moments each day to stop and truly smell the roses . . . sit quietly and watch the trees dance, the birds soar.  Listen to the symphony of the wind rustling through the leaves.  Smell the fragrance of the spring blossoms.  Notice the little pink, white, purple, and yellow buds starting to open.  Touch the awe that surrounds you.
Hope and Inspiration ~ the foundations of our dreams
 
Circle in GrassIf you missed The Blind Side when it was at the movies last winter, it is now available as a rental.  Run, don't walk to your nearest Blockbuster.  I am a bit embarrassed to say that I've seen it three times and loved it more each time (the Easter Bunny brought me my own copy). You'll laugh (always a great thing!), you'll cry and you'll cheer. 
 
Mitch Albom's latest book, Have a Little Faith, is a gem.  It is a heartwarming, true story about the power of love and faith.  I loved it as much as Tuesdays with Morrie.      
 
I'm currently reading The Art of Possibility by Ben and Roz Zander.  I've written all over it and highlighted whole pages of this insightful, uplifting and enticing book.  I recommend it for anyone who is interested in opening themselves up to their limitless possibilities.
 
THE INVITATION
~ Oriah Mountain Dreamer
 
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are.
 
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool 
for love
for your dream
for the adventure of being alive.
 
 
I want to know if you can be with joy
mine or your own
if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us
to be careful
to be realistic
to remember the limitations of being human.
 
It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me
is true.
I want to know if you can
disappoint another
to be true to yourself.
If you can bear the accusation of betrayal
and not betray your own soul.
 (Visit OriahMountainDreamer.com for full poem)
Join Us
 
Two new tele-workshops begin this week - Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams and Divorce Recovery: Learning to Dream Again One Step at a Time.  They're affordable, require little time (one hour on a conference line), and provide the opportunity for great insights and inspiration . . . all in your comfiest clothes and without leaving home.  Click here for details or to register.
 
Find Peace, Inspiration and Clarity in the French Countryside ~ join 9 other women for a once-in-a-lifetime experience of retreating in a 300-year old farmhouse in the south of France.  We've recently had a cancellation so there are now two spaces left ~ but I wouldn't wait because the spaces will be filled quickly!  Click here for info or to register today! 
 
Upcoming workshops:  For Women Who Dare to Dream, May 1 & 2 in fabulous Sedona, AZ; Quiet Mind ~ Open Heart: Learning to Live from the Inside Out, May 14 - 16, in Napa's wine country, and Money Making Genius for 20th Century Women, June 19 & 20 with Martha Beck. 
 
For information on these and other programs and products, please visit www.awomansway.com or call us at 928-254-1897.
 
Warmest wishes,
Karen Ely
A Woman's Way
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