01/18/2010

Can you believe it is August? After finally catching up with last quarter’s book keeping, I am two months in arrears again. Each moon cycle is full.  As time speeds up, my capacity for multi tasking seems ever more inadequate. Two years ago, I was able to complete several eNews in one month.  Now, there is little time or inclination to send out email. Facebook has certainly changed the mode of communication, and now with one click of the mouse, I can reach several thousand people.  This definitely has advantages, but there is a price tag hanging on my home page wall called time.

In one place I can keep track of most friends, learn about intriguing events and up to the minute news.  Red boxes keep me informed of friend requests and personal messages. People from around the globe leave comments on my home page. Likewise, there are people I like to follow and I am assuming by the messages I get, there are those who are keeping tabs on me.

A few months back I entered a book contest, primarily as motivation to finish the last round of edits on my manuscript. However, what I received was support from around the world. The book, The Shaman Chef: My Life and Other Recipes has made it to the top 1% of the contest.  Originally, over 2,500 people from around the globe submitted a pitch to be considered.  By popular vote, the second round was narrowed to the top 250 vote recipients.  Then, in round three, we were required to submit a book proposal to garner more votes. All my years of networking paid off, and I jumped to round three.  Everywhere I go, people tell me that they voted for me.  I am deeply honored and grateful for your vote.

Now comes the honing component writers know so well, the endless hours working on the rewrite. In the beginning, I was naive, and thought telling the story was enough.    The first draft was the compost; all my garbage was put into the pile and churned until it turned to mulch.   Last summer, after three years and more healing, I approached the book again. My fantasy of becoming a writer came true.  Then I froze for nearly a year. The contest, like an eight cylinder engine, propelled the writing process. Then the brakes slammed, jolting me backwards when the editor told me I had two choices, either pay her to make me look good or learn to write.  Piles of books touch the lampshade on the bed stand.  Each morning I write, and in the evening I read, learning about the craft.

At last, the book is taking form.  Round three begins in two short weeks. This time I will not need your votes, but I will ask for your support.  A note about my contest:  The dinner party for eight will be drawn upon my final round. Hopefully, the winner will be celebrating my published book. If you voted and did not enter the contest, please send an email to Renee@deserthealingarts, with dinner party for eight in the subject line.

This summer has been quiet and a time for inner reflection.  I’ve learned that a writer’s life is a solitary one, but I have been overwhelmed by your support as I pursue my dream and have seen the power of community in achieving goals.  In the words of Joseph Campbell “ Follow your Bliss” , and take time daily to help others do the same.  In this way, I am certain, we can all achieve our dreams.

Check out our website for Great Audio Classes on CD including: Flordemayo, Cindy Lyndsay Rael, Ph.D., Maria Teresa, Gail Larsen, Kerry Henwood, and more.

Join Renee for a Soul Card Reading this Sunday, August 1.

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Time to take the show on the road. In June, classes were held in Menlo Park, San Francisco. and Philadelphia.  In addition The Practical Shaman traveled to LA, and NYC. 

There are several options for this work:
•   Host a Soul Card Reading Party with 10-15 friends.
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• Sponsor Renee and receive your healing free. Gather 10 friends for individualized healings. Her work includes a Soul Card Reading and a combination of energy work, including using Trinifinity 8 in conjunction with her own healing system.
• Classes include: The Wheels of Recovery, Cooking Magic,
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  Renee is also available for phone sessions, individualized day retreats, and ongoing coaching work. For more information, Call or email Renee at 760-773-5870.

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The Trinfinity 8 is a great tool to add to your toolbox. Recently, I have been working with this technology in addition to my hands on approach.  Clients are having tremendous shifts and lasting changes in their lives.

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TRAVEL & WORKSHOPS

Sacred Earth Journeys

Sacred Pathways

Yoga Simple & Sacred

Archangel Michael - Trip to Mont Saint Michel and Egypt

Earth Code Awakening Hawaii Pilgrimage

Cosmic Fest

Real Speaking with Gail Larsen

Workshops by Stevi Belle

Level One Cobra Breath

Divination by Way of Images
Yolanda Robinson, Ph.D. 
C.G. Jung Institute LA 
 

 OTHER LINKS

New Website

Owl Medicine

Flordemayo

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Willka T'ika
Children's Fund

 
Mid Summer Mountain Retreat

August 13th - 15th, 2010

Join us for a weekend retreat to refresh and connect with yourself in the company of like-minded others. We'll practice Mindfulness, meditation and yoga, mindful eating, walking and relaxation. Dates: 
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Advanced Reiki Training  Master Class
August 13-15
Palm Springs CA
Contact Mari Mendoza
760-318-8358

 Bhakti Fest

September 9-12, 2010

4 Days of Kirtan - Yoga - Meditation

Lectures - Seminars - Celebration & Fire Ceremonies
Information
 

Sacred Earth Journeys
September 13 – 24, 2010

Land of Myth and Mystery – A Pilgrimage into the Heart of Sacred Ireland

See all of their great journeys




NewFoundland
Sacred Earth Tour,
September 14-20, 
Join Alison, a native Newfoundlander, to explore and connect with Ancestors and sacred power sites at Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada. Details at www.alisonnormore.com; Contact Alison Normore; alison@alisonnormore.com

 September 23 - October 13, 2010

 This year is the centennial of the birth of Padrinho Manoel Corrente

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