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Wise Women Voice |
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Summer 2004 |
A quarterly newsletter of Wise Women Foundation |
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“We achieve our greatest
independence-our dreams, when we come together in inter-dependence.” In this issue:
Would
you like to be a business with the Wise Women Web? Click Here to join. “Connecting is about valuing who you are and shifting your consciousness to share yourself with others.” -Bonnie
Ross-Parker |
Independence Reflecting on my
independence this 4th of July weekend, I found myself appreciating
the ways in which I am supported inter-dependently to be the best I
can be in-dependently. Independence is sacred, strong and powerful; it
is the unspoken, underlying goal of every American; and despite the
individual-sense of the word, it is rarely, if ever, achieved by one’s self. In fact, the best
success stories that resulted in powerful independence required the
support and resources of a group of people to be accomplished. A congregation
may come together in spiritual worship but each member is fulfilling their
individual need for faith and strength. A team of the world’s greatest
individual gymnasts is needed to win the gold in Athens this summer. A
construction crew provides the roadways for us to zip our individual
cars down. And a nation of people with clarity of vision and
conviction of principle gave birth to the United States of America and
the possibility of an individual’s independence. In America, we celebrate and praise the melting
pot of our colors, faiths and traditions as our individual God-granted
rights; and simultaneously we drop our individual needs to join forces with
others to create something that is a higher good for all. Joining energy, time and resources for a
greater accomplishment is what communities do when they gather. There
are a variety of communities and related goals in this country, let alone the
world, all of whom rely on participation from other individuals to be
successful, i.e. to become independent. Great social and economic
changes are made when communities come together for a common goal. Wise Women Foundation
is based on this principle of supporting women in achieving their
dreams-their independence, through relating inter-dependently.
It is in the exchange of energy, information, resources and time that we
weave a Web strong enough to support our individual goals and our community
healing and growth. We rely on the participation of women to achieve success
in our vision. In fact, the success of Wise Women is entirely dependent
on the participation of others. This fall Wise Women Foundation
invites women to participate in our community. We invite you as a
consumer of mind, body, spirit products and services to join the Wise
Women Web, take advantage of the discounts offered, and discover new
therapies and therapists that support your healing. If you are a healing arts
professional we invite you to join the Wise Women Web as a
sponsoring business and enjoy advertising exposure, member-only benefits and
discounts. We are also seeking volunteer community coordinators-women who can
devote a few hours each month to support a Success Series in their
area. There are many ways to support our community, please connect with us
about your interest. America, acting as perhaps the world’s most
influential community in history, accomplished what many critics thought
could never happen-Independence. A success achieved only through our inter-dependence
and the ability to pull together for a common goal. We achieve our greatest
independence-our dreams, manifest when we come together in inter-dependence. Many Blessings, Shawn “Kya” Supers, Founder & Director Healing With Love Music evokes a mood, a feeling; it recalls a sensation. Our favorite summertime songs make us feel happy, strong, and bright like the sunshine. A classical piece may draw out our passion for life and appreciation of the beauty of orchestration. Music, therefore, can also generate Love. Instruments create a sound, or vibration, when played; it is that vibration that produces the mood, feeling or sensation that we experience when listening to music. Different types of music correspond vibrationally to our chakras (energy centers). For instance, hip-hop music, with its strong bass lines, stimulates the lower chakras, encouraging people to move their hips and dance. According to Tom Kenyon, world-renowned sound scientist, Love carries a specific vibrational-frequency that can be generated through sound using the voice and instruments. The musician must, however, produce the music with a loving intention. An instrument played without love, will not produce a loving vibrational-frequency of itself. (For more information on this see The Ghandarva Experience CD by Tom Kenyon). In “Healing With Love,” the debut CD by local artist Nazeeha Howard, you know immediately that the music was inspired, recorded, and produced with nothing but Love. Ms. Howard is a Registered Music Therapist (RMT) that provides music therapy to cancer patients, dually-diagnosed and mental illness patients, seniors, and children, witnessing first-hand the healing effects of music. She incorporates instruments from around the world to create a healing sound temple in “Healing With Love.” Each instrument serves to activate the body’s different chakras. The various harps are tuned to the lower, middle and upper chakras; so, too, are the crystal bowls. Flutes, chimes, and gongs round out the recording, creating a sacred sound environment for the listener. The first track, The Invocation, establishes a Universal, Sacred Space calling on the Divine Mother/Father, the Four Directions, and Ascended Masters. Perfect for sacred ceremony, meditation, or yoga, the remainder of the CD is instrumental, allowing the music to take you on your own sacred journey. “Healing With Love” supports your relaxation, release, and rejuvenation. I enjoy listening to it in the morning while preparing for my day. Others will find the relaxing quality of the music a gentle way to fall asleep. All will experience healing. “Healing With Love” is a wonderful gift for loved ones in need of healing, for family and friends, and for yourself! To purchase “Healing With Love,” contact Nazeeha Howard, RMT at 202-714-0219 or visit http://mysite.verizon.net/VZE86ESR. Reprinted from Pathways Magazine, Summer 2004 |
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Wise Women Fnd. Tuesday, Oct. 5 Sunday, Oct. 17 Thursday, Nov. 4 Sunday, Nov. 14 Fall Equinox Wknd. Sept. 24-26 Women’s Retreat Oct. 29-31 August 8 Wise Women Foundation 1852 Ingleside Terrace, NW Washington, DC 20010 Phone: (202) 518-7737 We’re on the Web! |
Wise Women Web Wise Women have classes, events and programs to support you in your personal and professional development. The following posts are submitted by professional members of the Wise Women Web, please use the contact information provided to connect with the appropriate facilitator. Please note Wise Women Foundation does not necessarily endorse the following programs. Interested in having your events posted here? Join the Wise Women Web as a professional member today! Past-Life Research Project Children (ten years of age or younger) who spoke of a possible past-life at an early age need for International Research Project. Contact Angela Magliozzi, CRT on (301) 649-4888 for details. Participation is free, fun, and completely confidential. Circle of Light’s Monthly Circle Meets the 1st Saturday of every month from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Starting September 4th, 2004 Looking for spiritual connection and nurturance for your soul? Join us, as we come together as one, honoring that there are many paths, but only one truth, “God is love and so are we”. Come to fellowship where we, support ourselves and each other through sharing, meditations, prayers, exchanging of healing energy, learning about different faiths and spiritual practices, singing, laughing and breaking bread together. Personal Investment: Donations are welcomed and please bring a potluck dish to share. Call for information and to RSVP 301-537-6091 Hatha Yoga Class Session starts August 4th 2004 - 6:15pm to 7:45pm A meditation in Motion - Combines basic yoga postures with meditation, breathing and deep relaxation, creates flexibility, strength and inner peace. Multilevel class. Personal Investment: $70.00 for six-week series - Call for registration and information 301-537-6091 Self Healing Support Group Session starts August 4th, 2004 - 8:00pm to 9:15pm Focus on accessing your inherent natural resources to create mind-body relaxation, balance and harmony. Combines yogic breathing, meditation, energy and dream work, movement, other self-healing techniques and lots of support. Personal Investment: $100.00 for six-week series - Call for registration and information. 301-537-6091 Embracing the Divine
Within A three day weekend retreat October 8th – October 11th, 2004 At the “Land Celebration” in Gore, Virginia only 1-1/2 hours from Washington, DC Experience your highest and most divine self, embrace it, honor it, re-awaken it and leave with an un-doubtable knowledge of and commitment to your divinity. Includes experiential workshops and rituals. Expressive Dance, Explorations of Our Agreements (Following the teachings of Don Miguel Ruiz – The Four Agreements), a sacred Sweat Lodge Ceremony, Chanting and Fire purification Rituals, Gentle Hatha Yoga and Guided Meditation, an Interfaith Service, Daily Morning Hatha Yoga Classes, Camp Fires and much more. Call for registration information. 301-537-6091 Personal Investment: Starting at $290.00 depending on accommodations. Rate includes all meals (total of 9 meals), lodging and all workshops. Daily rate for Saturday and Sunday $125.00 per day. |
