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Tools For Conscious Awareness
Newsletter For
A Next Step...light center for emotional
healing
Vol. 78 -Addendum- March, 2007
In Truth, Simplicity Love and Service
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HAPPY SPRING!!! Its here in New Mexico and soon to come your way!!!!
FEATURES:
"Whenever anything unexpected lands in your lap, it is ALWAYS a stepping stone in the
journey on the way to a place that you HAVE been thinking about!!" "The Universe
conspires on my behalf!"
Mike Dooley
Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs who arranged a competition.
The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered
around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants....
The race began....
No one in crowd really believed that the tiny frogs could reach the top of the
tower. They made statements such as:
"Oh, WAY too difficult!!"
"They will NEVER make it to the top."
"Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!"
The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one.... Except for those, who in a
fresh tempo, were climbing higher and higher....but the crowd continued to
yell, "It's too difficult!!! No one will make it!"
More tiny frogs got tired and gave up....But ONE continued higher and higher
and higher....This one wouldn't give up!
At the end everyone else had given up climbing the tower. Except for one tiny
frog who, after a big effort, was the only one who reached the top!
All of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it?
A contestant asked the tiny frog how he had found the strength to succeed and reach
the goal?
It turned out the winner was deaf.
Never listen to other people's tendencies to be negative or pessimistic....because
they could take your highest intentions away from you! Always think of the power
words have. Because everything you hear and read may affect your actions.
Remember, people aren't mirrors of who we are, they are mirrors of our judgments.
This week, if you encounter a dirty look, or bad feeling from someone else, before
you react, take a moment and pretend that they are simply showing you where you hold
yourself in contempt. It's a perfect chance for you to offer yourself the kind of love
and compassion that you read about in those spiritual books. Find the SO WHAT in the
WHAT'S SO about you!
This week, try to define yourself by a different standard. Imagine that everyone you
meet is really a mirror of some judgment that you have against yourself. Imagine that
you could change the judgment on yourself by changing your judgment on them?
Take one person in your life this week, one who is really hard to like or someone who
has hurt you and try to see how scared they really are. Imagine what insane logic they
have put together to act the way they do and then imagine a time in your life when you
might have been judged for doing the same thing. If you can release just one person
from that prison of judgment, you may have released a thousand others, just like them
who have done a similar thing. Most importantly, you will have released the judgment
against yourself, freeing up one more obstacle to peace. Remember, if you are an
extension of the Divine, then nothing but divinity can really exist in you. Everything
else is a lie.
I'm with you on the quest:
Mark from 12house.com
Hello Everyone,
Heres an awesome up and coming event
If you have horses or know someone who does
--this would definitely be worth your time
and it works on all four legged animals:
dogs, cats, goats, sheep, cows
well, you get the picture. You dont have to own a
horse to learn this and there will be plenty of horses to practice on.
The following link is a brand new page on our website--anextstep.org
You ought to
go to it just cause it looks fantastic. Our web master, Lee Placchi,
ISiteGraphics.com put this together and we are excited!! Go to the link to read
testimonials from some of the participants.
http://www.anextstep.org/html/horses.html
This workshop is an amazing event
How do I know? I know because the last one was great..!
Read the testimonials at the above link. They give a really good idea of how much fun
we all had. And the horses loved it.! How do I know
because the horses told me! And
just cause Ive been asked, --NO, dogs are NOT allowed. I would love to make
exceptions
but you know what that does. And with several dogs, theres Too much
opportunity for Too much excitement and rodeos are not what we want.
The Rosile barn area has plenty of parking for lots of horse trailers and the arena
is most accommodating for the hands on part of the workshop
Well see you there!
In Truth, Simplicity and Love,
Rev. Dr. Kelley Elkins
Healing Horses With Energy Workshop
APRIL 14, 2007
10 A.M.- 4 or 5 p.m.
4700 Dunn Rd.
Las Cruces, N.M.
505-382-8771 or kelley@anextstep.org
Workshop is $80. Please send fee by 4/9/07 to:
Dr. Kelley Elkins
P.O. Box 429
Dona Ana, N.M. 88032
Receive the Divine Mothers Blessings. Experience extraordinary Love and Peace
in the presence of Amma Sri Karunamayi in Tucson, Arizona April 12-15, 2007.
Sri Karunamayi is the living embodiment of the infinite wisdom, love and compassion
of the Divine Mother. Her mission is one of universal peace and the spiritual
elevation of humanity.
Karunamayi has the sweetest energy and being in her presence will nurture your soul.
April 12, 7-9 p.m. Eve. Program Leo Rich Theatre@Tucson Convention Center
April 13, 9 a.m. -Noon Individual Blessings, Leo Rich Theatre
April 14 Silent Meditation Retreat, Leo Rich Theatre Registration and Fee required
April 15, 8:45 a.m.- 1 p.m. Homa, East Tucson
Leo Rich Theatre-Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church
tucson@karunamayi.org
phone: 520-760-0364
Donations for Mas visit lovingly accepted, as well as volunteers for these events.
All programs are free except for the Retreat
The Donkey & the Taoist
There was once a very small town with a narrow cobblestone lane that ran north to
south through the town. In the center of the town, the lane was lined on both sides
with many small kiosks for food, tea, and all the other items needed for living.
There were numerous other lanes and paths that ran both parallel and perpendicular
to the main lane that went through the center of town. One of the rules of this town
was that all donkeys, which most of the town people used to carry their goods, had to
be tethered just outside the town center in a special area designed just for them.
Unfortunately, one day one of the townspeople forgot to tether his donkey securely
and it got loose, wandered down into the center of town, and settled several yards
before the tea kiosk on the north end of the lane blocking access to anyone attempting
to walk south down the lane. Now this particular donkey, who was very big and very
stubborn and was used to getting his own way, refused to move as people tried to talk
him or even shove him out of the way. Since no one could get by the donkey, a crowd
began to gather. Those brave souls who tried to slip in front of or behind the donkey
to get to their favorite shop would most often receive a swift kick. Since the owner
was nowhere to be found, the townspeople became exasperated. The donkey was ruining
their day.
As they were discussing what to do, one of them looked north up the lane and noticed
a famous Taoist master, who often came to town for some tea, watching their activities
from some distance away. "Ah, he will know what to do one of them said to the others.
Let's watch and learn from him." The Taoist master continued walking toward them until
he reached one of the perpendicular lanes, where he turned and disappeared. The townspeople
stared in disbelief. "He always walks this way to get his tea," one of them said. "Where
has he gone?" In confusion, they then returned to figuring out how to get past the donkey.
A few minutes later the Taoist master suddenly appeared at the south end of the lane, on
the other side of the donkey, walking north toward the tea kiosk. With a smile on his face,
he waved to the townspeople as he entered the kiosk to get his tea. It didn't take the
townspeople long to realize that he had simply bypassed the donkey by walking
around the block.
Copyright 2006 by Dennis Lewis
From: http://blog. myspace.com/ dennislewis.
What A Wonderful World
I see trees of green, red roses too.
I see them bloom for me and you.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white.
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night.
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
--- Louis Armstrong, from the song, What A Wonderful World
A Great Teleseminare To Listen To When You Get A Chance!!!
from Eva and Jeanna... www.masterpeacecoac hing.com
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Congratulations on taking
your first step towards Living The Life You Love To Live! On this call we talked
about the secrets for creating a Prosperity Consciousness and practical skills and
tools to achieve that critical, magical state of mind for true wealth and unlimited
success! Here are some of the things that we covered on the call:
90% of what you think, say, and do is based on your subconscious beliefs (the stuff
you're not even aware of!).
80% of the beliefs you're operating on today were formed before the age of 8 and an
estimated 75% of those are negative.
Every minute of every day you are creating your life.
The single most important thing you can do to create your success is to CHOOSE.
When you choose, it's important to be clear, definite, and specific.
What you say is a reflection of your subconscious beliefs and as you change your
language you change your life.
What you focus on expands in your life. Shift your focus and you'll shift your reality.
Your handwriting reveals your subconscious beliefs and habits. By changing your
handwriting you create new neural pathways for beliefs that will support you in your
success.
To increase your self-confidence and self-esteem, make your 't' stem tall and the
crossing high.
Your thoughts and emotions create a vibration that will naturally attract to you
everything you desire (consciously or unconsciously!)
It is essential to have people around you who support you in your success, helping
you to create new thought habits, holding your vision and keeping you on track.
Visioning creates the roadmap for your success in your mind.
And more! If you missed the call, we invite you take the opportunity to listen to
it now at:
http://www.masterpe acecoaching. com/interviews. htm
For a limited time only, you
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Jeanna and Eva
From Hindu Press International. .... Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Concludes Successful
Suryanamaskar Yagna Press Release UNITED STATES, February 1, 2007:
Governor Brad Henry pronounced January 28, 2007 as "Yoga Awareness Day" for
Oklahoma and Mayor Kathy Taylor did the same for her city, Tulsa. During the
last two weeks, through the country from the San Francisco Bay area to Boston
to Houston, mainstream Americans joined with Indian-Americans in learning about
and performing the yoga postures of "Surya Namaskar,"or "Sun Salutations. " The
physical, mental and spiritual health benefits of doing the Surya Namaskar were
directly experienced by individuals from four to 70 years old at more than 100
centers throughout the United States from January 14 through 28.
Each year Hindus worldwide celebrate January 14th as Makar Samkranti, a change
of season and the day the sun enters the sign of Capricorn, or Makar. Makar
Samkranti brings in longer days, thus the festivity symbolizes sunshine in life.
To mark this occasion this year, from January 13th to the end of Makar Samkranti
celebration on January 28th, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh-USA (HSS), a non-profit
organization, organized the Surya Namaskar yagnas.This was a innovative campaign
to raise health awareness using the ten-step yoga postures known as "Surya Namaskar
Yagna," or "Sun Salutations offerings." Surya Namaskar is practiced in more than 40
slightly different formats all over the world. These are sets of well-balanced
movements that stretch all the muscles in the body combined with constant breathing
pattern and keep the body and mind healthy. With close to 4000 participants, Surya
Namaskar Yagna achieved close to 450,000 Surya Namaskars across the country.
Think back to when you were a child. Unless you had asthma or some other health
problem, the power of the life force, your breath, manifested itself in just about
everything you did. Do you remember the kinds of things you did then? In addition to
jumping, running, twisting, turning, swimming, dancing, skipping, hopping, wrestling
and all the other physical activities that help keep the ribcage, back, and diaphragm
flexible and loose, you probably also remember hollering, shouting, and singing a
lot--at least until your parents and teachers told you to stop. Perhaps you were even
told by your parents or teachers that your voice was so terrible that shouldn't even
consider singing.
This has happened with many of us, and the results have often been devastating not
just on the physical and emotional level, but to the very core of one's self-esteem.
What your parents probably did not realize is that all of these activities, including
the constant use of your voice in many different ways, were spontaneous developmental
manifestations of the life force, which awakened subtle physical and emotional
perceptions, moving through you and animating you. The movements and sounds also
kept your diaphragm flexible and strong.
Of course, under the influence of "education" and "socialization, " you learned to
control or stifle these manifestations and live more in the straitjacket of your mind,
the world of thoughts, concepts, and judgments, which gradually separated you in an
artificial and unhealthy way from the life and energy of your body. Unless you went
ahead and sang anyway and participated in daily physical flexibility- oriented activities
throughout high school or college, activities such as dance, swimming, martial arts,
and so on, the daily demands on your diaphragm diminished, and, as a result, it ceased
to function in an optimal way.
Now close your eyes and imagine that you are a child again. Think of a place and time
when you really felt like you were able to be yourself--a tree, a lake, a playground,
a hill, a particular street, wherever you felt most comfortable. Now in your imagination
jump, skip, hop, twist, turn, run, sing and shout for five minutes. Really sense what
that feels like. Notice how your breathing changes. Now stop and go someplace where you
enjoy being alone and try the same thing--but this time not in your imagination but in
reality. In full awareness of what is happening in your body, emotions, and thoughts,
and for at least five minutes, let the breath of life move through you as it will.
Then check your overall sensation of yourself. How do you feel? Do you feel more
connected with yourself and the environment? What about your breathing? Can you
somehow sense the movement of the diaphragm in your chest with each breath? Does
your breath feel more evenly distributed throughout your body? Just notice, sense,
and enjoy.
Copyright 2007 by Dennis Lewis
Authentic Breathing News Commentary/Practice From Dennis Lewis.
Below is a note from the folks offering A Next Step the opportunity to
acquire this special and exquisite salt mined here in the beautiful Rocky
Mts. The salt feels great in your body. It is loaded with essential minerals
and your body will feel the results quickly.
Remember regular table salt is not good for your bodies or your childrens bodies.
Hello Kelley,
We've been on a truly wonderful business trip. Met many powerful people. We're
still in New Mexico and heading back to Utah today.
One of my clients has a beautiful retreat in New Mexico. Her dearest friend is
a Medicine Man from the Aztec lineage. When he tasted and experienced the salt,
his comment was "In all my years I've never experienced anything like this yet
have truly been looking. This salt is what my body requires now for physical and
spiritual attunement."
It was a humbling feeling to hear the words and a feeling of gratitude that I was
able to be an instrument in bringing the Crystal Salt to people at this time.
Blessings,
Sally
The 8 oz. package lasts a very long time. Kelley and I have been eating on ours
for couple of months and do not even notice a dent in our pack. They are $7.50
plus freight. Let us know how many you want and we will let you know the postage
and handling fee. Thanks!
ANCIENT SEAS CRYSTAL SALT--8oz. For $7.50.
Mail money order to:
Toni Delgado
P.O. Box 429
Dona Ana, N.M. 88032
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In Truth, Simplicity, Love and Service,
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti, Om Peace.
Young Toni Delgado and Young Kelley Elkins
A NEXT STEP.light center for emotional healing
P.O.Box 429
Dona Ana, New Mexico 88032
toni@anextstep.org
www.anextstep.org
505-382-8771
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