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August 2009 |
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Hello Friends:
I'm a
veteran "Trekkie" from way back, so of course my favorite movie of the summer (so
far) is Star Trek. I thought it was magnificently done, with
great humor, fantastic drama and faithfulness to the entire Star Trek series. It was lots of fun seeing where the "old"
characters came from and how they came to be who they are. Summers are all about extra fun, such as
going to movies, catching up with old friends and spending more time with the
kids and family.
Soon enough
(but not too soon, I hope), we will
need to re-focus on the real important things in life. As we re-focus, we need to continue to peel
back the layers, i.e., blocks/issues/obstacles, and connect more with who we
are meant to be...not just a mother, father, wife, husband, partner, executive,
lawyer, broker, carpenter, etc. I'm
referring to getting back in touch with our innermost Self, so that we can go
through this journey without it over shadowing us. When we're "shadowed." we
make decisions that lead to painful feelings and actions, and we become stuck
on the merry-go-round of life.
It
occurred to me that many of you don't quite understand the purpose of the
workshops I offer. So this month, I'm
giving you an overview of what one would expect from attending one of the Ah-Man
Freedom Workshops. They are actually
designed to help you achieve the re-focus I described above. You can read more in this issue of the
newsletter.
And in keeping with the same theme, the August Ah-Man Blog articles coincide with my workshop themes:
Trust, Forgiveness, Acceptance and the Secret of Being Human.
Enjoy
the rest of the summer. And have fun!
Namaste,
Michael
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Everything You Wanted to Know about Ah-Man Workshops
But Were Afraid to Ask
The
Ah-Man Freedom Workshops are all-day sessions that address the three principals
of Trust, Forgiveness and Acceptance. I
also offer half-day workshops that focus on just one of the three principals. There is the "Invitation to Trust" series
"Making Peace through Forgiveness" series and "Acceptance: the Final Challenge" series.
The
most in-depth workshop in the series is called "Reconnecting to your Heart." This session guides you through the three main
principles of reconnecting to your heart (your higher Self), Trust, Forgiveness
and Acceptance. Participants are also
led through breathing and guided meditations, and taught affirmations to help them
through uncertain times in life and keep them anchored in all that they have
learned. I also share the Secret of
Being Human.
These
workshops are for everyone: the
experienced and the neophyte; men and women; those who are spiritually
connected and those who think there not; those who can afford it and those who
think they can't (you can email me for more information
on this); mothers, sons, daughter, fathers...you get the idea.
One of
the most important workshop principles is to first establish a sacred place...a
healing and trustful environment. After
some talking, we start the process of identifying the blocks (those things that
keep us stuck) by working the Ah-Man process. You are then guided to see how these blocks
are limiting you, how you have already benefited from them, and how to view
them from a different perspective, which will change your perspective going
forward.
You are
then given techniques to continue to work on blocks as they continue to come
up. There is no magic wand, prayer or
mantra to take it all away; there is work to be done. Life is a journey and, yes, we are meant to
experience all of it. It's through
navigating the obstacles and blocks that we begin to see ourselves in a new
light. The workshops provide you with new tools and insights to do just that.
You will see your pain/block/obstacle from an emotional, spiritual and even a
mystical point of view. One or more of these will resonate with you and enable
you to peel that layer away.
Please
don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions or want additional
information about any aspect of the workshop series.
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A MEAT-EATER TO ENJOY GRILLING
One of the most popular activities during the dog days of summer is grilling. And even if you're a vegetarian, like me, you can still enjoy the grilling experience.
Every chance I get, I fire up the grill and start creating vegetarian magic: grilled veggies and tofu ups and seitan, etc. No meat products required.
In fact, the only requirements are the vegetables, the grill, the cooking implements, and, of course, my Ah-Man Apron.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKING EVENTS
When it comes to learning how to cope and enrich your life, sharing the thoughts and experiences of others via blog can be effective, but nothing beats the healing impact of human interaction. And that's what I provide at my workshops. You will better understand your own life experiences and the resulting disconnection from your heart. My goal - and passion - is to help you open your heart and find the freedom and joy we are all meant to experience. Please share this information with those who have a need.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
AN INVITATION TO TRUST
HALF-DAY WORKSHOP
Joshua's Place
30 Sanford Place
Southampton, NY 11968
10:00am to 5:30pm
Fee: $50.00
Register at 631-287-4100 or Online Here
This workshop is for anyone who has lost trust somewhere along their journey in life. There can be many reasons why trust
is lost, but what is most important is recognizing how that loss is limiting
us from experiencing life and all of its joys and wonders. At this
workshop, you will learn more about those limitations and how
you can begin to see life from a different perspective, thus allowing trust
back into your heart. I will also introduce you to your
Ah-Man/Ah-Woman, and share the secret of being human.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
AWAKEN TO YOUR BEST SELF
WELLNESS FAIR & MARKETPLACE
Doubletree Tarrytown Hotel
455 South Broadway
Tarrytown,
NY 10591
In November, I will be appearing at the Awaken to Your Best Self Wellness Fair & Marketplace, talking about the newest Ah-Man Freedom Workshop: Creating Peace through Forgiveness.
Look for more details in the September newsletter.
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| Contact Information |
Michael Hoare is an author, minister and certified Angel Therapy Practitioner, who has a wealth of experience and expertise in healing his own life and helping others heal theirs.
For more information, or to learn more about Michael and Ah-Man, visit his web site at www.ah-man.com and his blog at http://www.blog.ah-man.com/.
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