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AH-MAN SPIRITUAL RECOVERY NEWSLETTER

News from Ah-Man

         August 2013

In This Issue
FEELINGS AND BEING JUDGMENTAL
SPIRITUAL RECOVERY HALF-DAY RETREATS
AH-MAN AUDIO BLOGS
LET'S CONNECT!
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My Brothers and Sisters,

 

I trust that you have been able to take some time and enjoy this season with friends and family a little. It seems that is what summers are partly for; coming out, meeting up with friends and family members. Reuniting with ones we haven't spent time with in a while, going on hikes, barbeques, going to the beach, riding bikes, folk festivals, etc.

 

Humans have been doing it for centuries. After the long winter, gathering with others...socializing...it's not new. Maybe we do things a little differently now then how our great ancestors did them, but it's not much more different.

 

Hmmm...my favorite season is coming to an end. It's been a strange summer here in the Northeast; an early start, then stop, then there was this wave of unusual humidity and high temperatures at the same time. And now in August I feel like I'm in Maine, rather then Westchester NY. Cool evenings and cool mornings, already. Not that I mind; it's just unusual.

 

So as the summer starts to come to an end, I encourage you to do something to make this summer a memorable one. You're not going to see it again.

 

In my main newsletter article this month, I write about feelings and being judgmental. I hope you take a moment and read about it and share your thoughts on it. I am not a professional on these topics; just another traveler on the road sharing my experiences and insights with friends and loved ones.

 

Peace and Love.

 

Namaste,

Michael

Feelings and Being Judgmental    

This can be a touchy subject...no pun intended.

 

This month I'd like to share with you my thoughts on feelings and making judgments.

 

Over the years, I have heard different instructions concerning feelings. You should have control of them or you're not at peace if you have feelings of anger. Another one is feelings aren't facts or for those who are alcoholics, it is said that we have to be free of anger.

 

Feelings are a part of us. They can act as a barometer. Ignoring them or trying to stuff them can be as dangerous as having them spill out all over the place.

 

The question is: Do we have feelings or do our feeling have us?

 

As far as being judgmental, in today's world it's like you're a bad person if you are judgmental. Again, being judgmental is necessary and will help you and your loved ones.  I hope that a young adult makes a judgment call when a friend is intoxicated and doesn't get into the car with them (and, in fact, also tries to prevent the intoxicated friend from getting behind the wheel).

 

Being judgmental can be a very good thing depending, like everything in life, on how it is used. I will share additional thoughts on Feelings and Being Judgmental in the Ah-Man Blogs this month.

 

Namaste,
Michael

UPCOMING SPIRITUAL RECOVERY HALF-DAY RETREATS 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS

 

Spiritual Recovery is all-inclusive and non-sectarian; available to any man or woman, regardless of age. It happens when someone is reconnected to Spirit, allowing one to begin to see things from a different perspective. There's usually a common thread that brings one to seek Spiritual Recovery. That thread is pain: physical, mental or emotional.   On rare occasions, it can be a joyous or spectacular life event that brings one to Spiritual Recovery. But in most cases, it will be life's painful events that we explore.

 

Let Michael's vast experience guide you in learning how to enrich your journey to Spiritual Recovery during upcoming half-day Spiritual Recovery Retreats.  

 

Whether you're a neophyte beginning a new relationship with your Inner Self or you've already had a Spiritual Awakening/Divine Experience, you'll want to deepen and enhance your experience.

 

Below is a listing of retreat dates, times and venues. Each session is scheduled for a Saturday from 10am to 2pm. The fee is $25 per person.

  

Michael will lead his Spiritual Recovery Program half-day retreat at Joshua's Place, 30 Sanford Place, Southampton, New York, 11968, on August 17 and November 2.

 

For more information, or to register for the retreat, contact Joshua's Place at 631-287-4100.  

 

Plan to join Michael for one of these sessions to refresh your spirit! 
Ah-Man Audio Blogs

Did you know that you now can access Michael's blog posts on line and via audio?

You can read the blog posts in the traditional way by visiting the Ah-Man Blog Page, or you can hear the posts each week in Michael's own words.

You can listen to the posts by visiting the Ah-Man Web Home Page and clicking on the player at the top of the page.
Let's Connect!

Following are some links that will help you get to know me better and, perhaps, enable you to assist those who rely on you for information and resources.

Here is a link to the Ah-Man Spiritual Recovery web site, where you will find a wealth of information about me and the Ah-Man Spiritual Recovery Program, and my upcoming events and appearances: Ah-Man Website

Here's the link to the Ah-Man Blog where you will find my writings and videos: Ah-Man Blog

For information on my latest book Returning to WHOLENESS...Discovering Ah-Man, visit Returning to Wholeness.

 

Join me on Facebook at Michael Hoare on Facebook

 

Follow me and the Ah-Man visual boards on Pinterest: Michael Hoare on Pinterest

 

Like the Ah-Man Spiritual Recovery Program at Ah-Man Spiritual Recovery Facebook Page.

You can follow my tweets at Michael Hoare on Twitter.

If you're interested in obtaining copies of my published articles or scheduling a personal appearance or interview, contact my assistant, Kathy Watkins via Email.

 

I look forward to connecting with you! 

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Michael Hoare, D.D., is a minister and certified Angel Therapy Practitioner, who has a wealth of experience and expertise in healing his own life and helping others heal theirs. He is the author of the new book "Returning to WHOLENESS...Discovering Ah-Man."
 
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/