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Ah-Man Freedom Newsletter |
October 2009 |
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Hello Friends:
Recently,
I was asked about the possibility of conducting some meditation workshop/retreats. I
loved the idea! Then I realized that
I'll need to prepare for it. And what
better way to prepare myself then to write a little about it.
It strikes me that the timing is perfect for this particular topic. After all, October is probably one of the last times of the year when we will have the luxury of planning uninterrupted time for meditation and reflection. In just a few short weeks, we are going to be up to our necks in the hustle and bustle and general distraction of the holiday season.
I invite you to join me this month at the Ah-Man Blog for a deeper contemplation of meditation. Whether you are seeking an enhanced state of consciousness, more lasered life focus,
a heightened sense of self, greater creativity or peace of mind, I promise not to disappoint.
And to kick things off, in this month's featured article I share the story of how my journey of meditation began with George Harrison, of all people!
Finally, this month I'm introducing a valuable new resource to you. Be sure to check out the article on obtaining emotional and financial empowerment.
As always, I thank you for taking the time to read the Ah-Man Newsletter. I hope it helps connect you a bit more to your spirituality. Until next month.
Namaste, Michael
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MEDITATING WITH GEORGE
I've
been actively meditating since 1972, when I was 16 years old. There was some kind of meditation in church
when I was growing up, but I didn't participate. Believe it or not, my first experience with
meditation was listening to "My Sweet Lord," by George Harrison. As I listened, the chanting in the background became
more and more clear, and I just focused on that part of the song.
I'd
heard the song before. George was my
favorite Beatle, partly because he was a Pisces like me. (George was born on February 25th;
I was born on the 28th.) I followed him closely after watching the Beatles
in their debut TV appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
I heard
the chanting in the song, but I didn't know what it was. It was around Christmas time and, at first,
all I heard was the hallelujah part. But
then the Hare Krishna mantra started to seep through to my consciousness and heart,
and that is what I focused on.
After
that, I did what most teenagers did in the seventies. I burned a candle and focused on the flame,
trying to clear my mind of thoughts and just focus on the light. In the beginning, it was quite
frustrating. I got headaches. And the more I tried to stop the thoughts in
my head, the more they came. But
eventually I felt some stillness and silence that brought some peacefulness
over me.
But I
never experienced the joy that came from listening to the chanting of the holy
names of God, over and over.
Since
then, I became a monk, and practiced meditation in an ashram for a few years,
but I eventually left. After tasting
something so sweet, joyful, and delicious, I tried to replace it with many
other things, none of which did the trick, however.
In the
upcoming weeks on my Ah-Man Blog, I will explain what meditation is, the different
types of meditation, the importance of it in our daily lives, and the
difference between practicing meditation in the Present and in the Presence.
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NEW RETREATS 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 retreats. 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.
FINDING PEACE THROUGH FORGIVENESS HALF-DAY RETREAT
This retreat is designed for anyone who has experienced hurt in their life. The pain we feel from being hurt continues to manifest itself in our lives. Resentment and pain continue to affect our thoughts and the decisions we make, either knowingly or, in most cases, unknowingly. During the retreat, I will share my own miraculous experiences with forgiveness and show how forgiveness cannot happen without healing on the Emotional, Spiritual and/or Mystical levels. I will also expose some of the myths about forgiveness. During the session, I will also guide attendees through meditations of forgiveness. This retreat will invite you to see opportunities to grow where there were none.
Following are the dates and times of upcoming retreats and presentations:
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Joshua's Place
30 Sanford Place
Southampton, NY 11968 10:00am to 2:30pm Fee: $60.00 Register at 631-287-4100 or Online Here REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31 AND RECEIVE 25% OFF REGISTRATION FEE
Saturday, November 21, 2009
AWAKEN TO YOUR BEST SELF WELLNESS FAIR & MARKETPLACE
Doubletree Tarrytown Hotel
455 South Broadway Tarrytown,
NY 10591 10:00am to 5:00pm Fee: $10.00 (early bird registration) or $15.00 at the door
During
this talk, I will present an overview of the new Ah-Man Freedom
Retreats, with special emphasis on the "Finding Peace Through
Forgiveness" Retreat.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
The Oaks 570 Davenport Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10805 10:00am to 2:30pm Fee: $60.00 Register at 914-632-8084 or Online Here
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31 AND RECEIVE 25% OFF REGISTRATION FEE
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TRANSFORMATION THROUGH EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment methodology is based on the premise that
our thoughts and beliefs create the conditions of our life; if we want
to bring about changes in our lives we need to first recognize and then
change the unconscious beliefs imprinted on us long long ago. My life partner, Elizabeth Brown, is a Certified Empowerment Coach and a Certified Public Accountant. For the past 22 years, she has helped individuals and businesses have more clarity, control, freedom and peace of mind with their finances.
As a coach, Liz empowers people to dream boldly and courageously, and helps them move through fear and into vision. She incorporates Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) into her life coaching practice, and has seen how rapidly and effectively it targets the underlying blocks that prevent us from stepping into the life we truly desire.
For more information about Liz and her upcoming workshops on "Money" and "Emotional Freedom Technique," visit her Transformation through Empowerment web site. I promise you it will be time well spent.
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Message
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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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