July '10 Events

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Energy Talk: The Energetic Impact of Trauma & Abuse on the Body- Mind Saturday, July 10, 2 pm: Join Sedona energy healer, David Lowell, author of THE STRUGGLE TO SURRENDER: LOVE, CONSCIOUSNESS AND THE QUANTUM FIELD, for a talk on the effect of trauma and abuse on the mind and body. Many, if not most of us, have been impacted by trauma in some form or another. Any event, or series of events, either real or imagined, which causes significant distress to the body-mind and which the person perceives they are unable to escape or control can be traumatic. The impact of a particular trauma, or series of traumas, and its unwinding depends upon many factors, including Karma, both of the Soul as well as the body. THE STRUGGLE TO SURRENDER is a journey into the world of secular spirituality. Bypassing traditional religions it is nonetheless deeply rooted in the wisdom left behind by those who inspired them. It is also the story of a quest. It is the quest for the key to surrender. It is not just the how of it, but also the what. What is it that one surrenders to? Who/what exactly is God, and how do we create a rapport with this great unknown? David Lowell has been involved with energy and healing for 30 years and has maintained a professional practice for 17. He conducts seminars and healing workshops in Sedona and various other locations.

				Personal Growth Talk: Transcending the Difficult People in Life Friday, July 16, 7 pm: Yavapai College instructor, Dr. Karly Way, author of BRIDGES: MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, will present an overview of strategies on how to deal with that “difficult person” in your life -- the one who pushes your buttons, who “just doesn’t get it,” the one who did you wrong. What do you do, how do you cope, how do you stop getting so frustrated (and actually be able to have a conversation)?! This talk is based on the Zen philosophy in Karly’s book, BRIDGES: MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. Karly Way, Ph.D. didn’t intend to write a book on interpersonal communication when she began teaching a course on the subject several years ago. The process began to unfold as she found herself elaborating on and “correcting” the presentation of many psychological and sociological theories in the communication texts that she was using. Karly was pursuing a 500-hour certification in Advanced Studies/Yoga Teacher Training when she began writing BRIDGES: MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. As she observes, “One informed the other -- my interpersonal communication book includes many insights from yoga philosophy.” Such insights include cultivating an awareness of our negative mental habits, perceptions, and counterproductive expectations, as well as the ability to relax with what is. She also finds that the Zen principle of learning to be “in the moment,” instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future is infinitely helpful in communication. Such insights include cultivating an awareness of our negative mental habits, perceptions, and counterproductive expectations, as well as the ability to relax with what is. She also finds that the Zen principle of learning to be “in the moment,” instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future is infinitely helpful in communication. “Distracted listening and multi-tasking create a scattered state of mind,” she says, “generating stress and feelings of being overwhelmed.”

		Personal Growth Talk: The Journey from Fear to Freedom Saturday, July 17, 2pm: Join local author, Sarah Naylor, author of CROSSING ROUGH WATERS – JOURNEY FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM, for a discussion of how you can leave your fears behind. CROSSING ROUGH WATERS – JOURNEY FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM is more than a self-help or motivational book. It has been described as a wisdom guide. Sarah was challenged by a woman she had only met once to share her story. Jo’s message to her was, “When you have crossed the rough waters of life and have made it to the other side of the river with your back still straight, you have a responsibility to God to tell others about the journey.” Sarah shares how she was able to achieve fulfillment, self-confidence, and identify her life purpose by challenging herself to release deeply embedded fear and pain caused by years of physical and emotional abuse. Join Sarah for a discussion about crossing the rough waters of life and getting to the other side of the river where you’ll find that life holds more hope, joy, and peace. SARAH PAYNE NAYLOR is a veteran life and career coach who helps clients identify their God-given gifts and talents which will set them on a path to realize their goals and vision for a successful future.