"Every now and then, go away to have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work, your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away, because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen."
-- Leonardo da Vinci
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In the Celebration Circle we honor and nurture the Sacred in ourselves, each other, and all Creation.
Thank you, as always,
Gary O Smith, for sharing your photos.
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It's Spring Break, but this year our family isn't "going away on Spring Break", i.e. taking a big trip. Instead we're just taking advantage of these days together. Sleeping in. Hanging out. Working in the garden. Watching old movies on DVD. Cooking favorite foods. Just "chilling," as our son, Mateo, might say.
One thing I'm really enjoying is sitting quietly outdoors by myself for a few minutes a day. Not "doing" anything. Just sitting without a purpose. Not even meditating or breathing consciously or standing Chi Gong or any of the other restful, re-energizing spiritual practices that I usually do whenever I can. Nope. This is a little different. I'm just doing absolutely nothing. No big deal. Simply sitting alone for 10-15 minutes at a time, observing whatever occurs as the breezes stir the trees, the clouds swirl in slow motion, birds twirl around building nests. Stepping outside of the whirlwind of tasks and treasures that consume so much of my time and energy. Listening to the amazingly diverse soundtrack of the ceaseless dance of change going on all around. Remembering that while everything is important, none of it really matters much...
Yep, it feels great to take a "Spring Brake." As in putting on the brakes. Stopping. Ahhh...
Wishing you the time and space to take a "Spring Brake" too,  
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Sundays
THIS SUNDAY
March 15th
"The Four Elements of Change"
Don't miss Heather Ash, a warm and wise spiritual teacher returning to share more of Toltec tradition which she learned from Don Miguel Ruiz and shares at the Toltec Center of Creative Intent in Wimberley (www.spiritualintegrity.com). With music from Rudolf and the Circle Band, with our featured vocalist, Sarah Bading, who's been creating quite a stir with her dynamic delivery!
Also, parents, please note that two other teachers from the Toltec Center, Kim Christensen and Arielle Webb, will be working with the Children's Circle this Sunday and the Teen Circle on March 22nd at Celebration Circle (as well as offering the separate classes and intensives listed elsewhere in this page). We're excited to have them come share their wisdom with our young people, and hope you will make a point of bringing your children to participate on Sunday. NEXT SUNDAY
March 22nd
"The Heart of the Matter"
Rudolf speaks of the practical applications of balancing body, mind and spirit in daily life. With music from the Circle Singers and vocalist Sarah Bading. And Kim Christensen and Arielle Webb from the Toltec Center for Creative Intent in Wimberley will be working with the Teen Circle this Sunday!
AND THE NEXT SUNDAY
March 29th
"Your Divine Vision"
Michael Wolf and Mahalene Lewis come share their dynamic insights into the process of sacred knowing (www.empoweringnow.com). They will also be offering an experiential workshop in the afternoon at Casa SurPresa.
Sunday Circle meets at 11:00 am
at the Jump Start Theater
located at the Blue Star Arts Complex
Building B
In the heart of King William
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THIS SUNDAY - March 15, 2009 Following Heather Ash's talk at Celebration Circle, It's Time to Shift the Paradigm! Embodying a New Way of Being in 2009, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm with Heather Ash Amara, by donation; all are welcome!
Contact Catherine McGuire for more information - 210.521.4532
Living Free! Toltec Shamanism for Young People (ages 7-13) March 15th & 22nd,
2:30-4:30 pm - by donation.
Please note, this is NOT childcare. This is for kids interested in playing with Toltec work at the home of Catherine McGuire. Contact catherinemcguire2005@yahoo.com or 210.521.4532 Class 1: What's Real? Understanding the Power of Your Own Magic
Class 2: (with parents): What's the truth? How to Know What's Really Going On
Wednesday Meditation Circle gathers at 7:30 pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 7052 N. Vandiver, San Antonio (at the corner of Eisenhauer Rd. approximately 1/2 mile west of Austin Hwy.) Rudolf leads these weekly sessions with a combination of guided and silent meditations, well-suited to experienced meditators and beginners alike. Love offerings are accepted and support the meditation circle's weekly use of the beautiful sacred space.
"An eXPeRiential Date with Your Divine Wisdom" Workshop
Sunday, March 29, 2009 2pm-6pm
With Michael Wolf & Mahalene Lewis
at Casa SurPresa
Don't miss this Sunday afternoon workshop at Rudolf & Zet's home as Michael and Mahalene blend their Divine Wisdom with yours for an eXPeRential Introduction to the Path of XPR, a path to end suffering by demystifying "GOD." Cost for the workshop is $40.
A Day in the Garden
"Getting Grounded"
Saturday, April 4, 2009 10am-3pm
at the Hill Country Sculpture & Meditation Garden in Kerrville
Give yourself the gift of our 5th annual one-day meditation retreat in the Hill Country, complete with music by Rudolf Harst, and gentle yoga and contemplative walks in nature led by Willie McDaniel. Suggested donation $40.
Feel free to call the Celebration Circle office, 210-533-6767, or visit our website www.celebrationcircle.org for additional information. |
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Chances to gather & help with Circle friends
Saturday, April 18 - 10am-4pm (various shifts available) to help staff a Celebration Circle information table at the Earth Day Fair at Woodlawn Lake Park. We're gathering information and will share more details soon.
Saturday, April 25 - 10am-6pm (various shifts available) to help decorate and staff a Celebration Circle concession booth at the King William Fair. We're applying to sell palettas at the Fair. If we're chosen, we'll need a dozen or so people willing to help. More info to follow. You can also check out www.kwfair.org
You're invited to contact the Celebration Circle office, 210-533-6767, or e-mail circle@celebrationcircle.org if you have any questions or would like to help out. Thanks! | |
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