SoulCollage� Community Update
2013

Season of Silence

by Catherine Anderson

"True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body,

nourishment and refreshment." - William Penn (1644 - 1718)

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As I write this in Charlotte, North Carolina, the last of the autumn leaves are falling off the trees outside my studio. Soon the trees will be bare and the weather crisper and colder. These wintry changes make me turn inward to discover myself anew. It is a time to review the journey I have traveled this past year and to think about the journey ahead.

Winter is a season of regeneration, a time to reflect and allow that which is deep within to simmer gently in its creative cauldron. These winter days are perfect days to make our SoulCollage� cards and to sit in silence as they speak their guidance. In the Celtic calendar, the winter months are a time for incubation and practices such as contemplation, writing, and reading. Although outwardly things may look barren, it is a time of rich interior growth.

I recently finished reading Listening Below the Noise: The Transformative Power of Silence by Anne LeClaire. Anne practices total silence two days every month, and her book tells how this practice has transformed her. She says, "Listen and in the quiet you will hear the direction of your heart." Total silence two days a month is a revolutionary thought in our present world where noise bombards us almost everywhere we go.

If you are accustomed to background noise, such as the television or the radio, it might feel uncomfortable in the beginning as your mind works hard to fill in the silence. Try making your SoulCollage� cards in total silence for a day to renew and refresh your soul on a very deep level. I believe the more that we allow ourselves to sink into the silence and let it rest and cocoon us, the more clearly we will be able to hear the messages of the Soul. In this winter season, we can allow the quiet power of silence to heal and regenerate us as we prepare for the next steps on our journey.

Catherine Anderson is a SoulCollage� Facilitator and Labyrinth facilitator in Charlotte, NC. She is the author of the book "The Creative Photographer", published by Lark Photograph Books. Visit Catherine's blog at http://catherineandersonstudio.blogspot.com/2010/10/soulcollage-evolving.html

SoulCollage� Evolving-A Tool for Changing Times

A Finalist in ScreenChamp Video Awards 2013!

Produced by
Sue Gelber SoulCollage� Facilitator

We also want to share this pretty incredible opportunity for SoulCollage�, with those who might want to participate. Voting is open to the public for the People's Choice Award from November 20th to December 6th. Winners will be announced on The Forge, TechSmith's YouTube channel on December 11th.

TechSmith voting is now open. Click here to visit the TechSmith site and vote. Just click on the Thumbs Up button to vote.

Sue Gelber is a SoulCollage� Facilitator and Virtual Assistant Coordinating SoulCollage� Soul-cial Networking. She makes videos as a SoulCollage� volunteer. TechSmith created Camtasia Studio 8.1.1, Sue's favorite software editing program.

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New Online Classes

Your imagination is hereby issuing you an invitation...Don't miss this opportunity with Esperide Ananas to try a new perspective about Time and use your SoulCollage� deck to explore aspects of yourself your imagination has been longing to show you.

Exploring Time with Images: Gathering Our Traces Through the Lifetimes of Our Soul

Dates: Sundays, December 1, December 8 & 15, 2013
Time: 1-2:30pm PST
Cost: $99

Esperide Ananas

Whatever you think about past lives, there is no doubt that most of us
identify with particular eras and characters of the past more than others, just as one image jumps out from the pages of a magazine at one person more than it does for another. We will talk about Time and use guided meditations and SoulCollage� images to discover and explore our unique stories from the past that might benefit our Neters and our present lives. Esperide Ananas, a gifted teacher from the spiritual community of Damanhur in Italy and a SoulCollage� Facilitator will be your guide for this journey through time. Every person, not just fiction writers, can have the joy of "making up a world," playing in it, and learning more about oneself that way.

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Using SoulCollage� to Make Choices and Decisions

Dates: January 8, January 15, February 5, & February 12, 2014
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm PST
Cost: $ 108 (Circle members); $132 (Non-Circle); plus $10 for CEUs (PayPal buttons below)
CEUs: 6 CEUS / 4-Part Course

Barb Horn

We all experience that inner tug-of-war, conflict or struggle when we are challenged to change a long time habit, behavior or pattern. All the parts that are attached to that habit as well as those parts that may even need a change to survive. Similar, all our demons come up when we are on the edge of a cliff ready to take the leap and make that "big" decision that could change our life. Usually, there are no shortages of voices telling you why you should and why you should not. Both of these situations call on our parts to "audition" for the final show of your life. How do you know who to listen to, how can you tame the loudmouth or bring out the hidden parts? How do we achieve a peaceful yet empowered change or decision that meets the needs of all our parts so they align for the show of your life? Join Barb Horn in a hands-on and fun journey using a current real life situation and your SoulCollage� deck. Experience how your inner parts show up, how external characters hijack your inner parts and tools and methods to align all parts in service of manifesting your desired life. Learn new tools and tips.

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Facilitator Trainings

Why do people choose to train as SoulCollage� Facilitators? The enthusiasm and enjoyment of creating one's unique deck of SoulCollage� cards and using them to access intuitive answers to life's questions is only one reason . Click her to see 7 Reasons People become Facilitators.

The SoulCollage� Facilitator Training is for anyone who wants to facilitate SoulCollage� for self-discovery in groups and with individuals and/or anyone who is seeking an in-depth immersion in the SoulCollage� community experience.

Mariabruna Sirabella leads Trainings in California with guest appearances by Seena Frost, developer of the SoulCollage� process and author of SoulCollage� Evolving, coming in on the last day of the Training to answer questions, pose for photos, book signings, and and co-lead the final ceremony.

In addition, there are other SoulCollage� Trainers who work under the auspices of SoulCollage Inc. to train SoulCollage� Facilitators in diverse geographical areas of the USA. They have held Trainings in several other countries, including Italy, Nederlands, Switzerland, South Africa, Canada, and Australia. Most of these Trainers are willing to travel if a group is interested in a hosting a Training in their local area. Please contact the Trainers individually to make inquiries.

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SoulCollage� continues to teach me acceptance and love for myself and others. This weekend deepened my understanding of how alike we all are deep inside, behind all our roles and tastes. I feel more confident about my ability to attract and share with others who will benefit. I feel excited to let my unique voice and power ring out. The opportunity to help others find the magic of the process is an amazing gift.

~ J. B., Tulsa, OK

A special gift for a special someone!

Handmade Hardwood Box for SoulCollage� Cards

This a beautiful box, handmade from spalted maple and walnut and hand-finished in the USA, to specially fit 5" x 8" SoulCollage� cards. Your special SoulCollage� cards can be stored in this box on their sides, so you can leaf through them, or flat; it works both ways. The box holds approximately 75 cards, depending on the thickness of the collaging and card sleeves used. The contrasting woods and the little sculpted feet on the box are handcrafted touches that make this box something you will place with pride anywhere

in your home.

A box crafted by the same woodworker, in the same design, the same wood, but

double-sized is also available by special order. Contact Us.

A brand new book for kids!

by Nancy Weiss &

Jane Raphael

In this book you'll find out how to make "MeCards4Kids™." Every "MeCard" has a collage and a poem, and the kids who love making them want you to make them too. These kids, ages 4-10, teach you how. They show you their cards and "I AM" poems, and they tell you what matters to them. You'll learn that it is okay to make cards in your own special way. Teachers, parents, and friends you'll find guidance in here too.

Give the gift of self-expression! Even better, plan to make cards with family and children over the holidays.

New--Luggage Tags

Comes as a set of 3 bright and beautiful SoulCollage� conversation starters!
Tag your luggage and find it easily in baggage claim.
Tag your carry on, computer, and shopping bag and find yourself in wonderful conversations as you (unavoidably) stand in lines and sit waiting for planes, trains, and buses.
Get two sets. Tag your backpack, beachbag,
or lunch box. The possibilities are infinite.