Comments on: Remembering to see the world anew http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/ Stories are the voice of humanity Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:17:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Remembering to see the world anew http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-853 Remembering to see the world anew Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:44:14 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-853 [...] View full post on Storycatcher [...] [...] View full post on Storycatcher [...]

]]> By: ellen http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-766 ellen Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:01:47 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-766 I started out 2010 being approved for disability and receiving my first check. It helps - it's been a long time since any good news came to town. I have been out of work two years. I have just started reading Storycatcher - and realized one of the things I also lost the past two years is my journaling. So it's time to catch up. I've journals going back to age 15 and I am now 54. Thank you for this website - I am hoping to learn how to write my stories more positively. And perhaps figure out what the purpose of some of them were. Not to mention my purpose as well - I leave no legacy in terms of children or family. Regards, Ellen I started out 2010 being approved for disability and receiving my first check. It helps - it’s been a long time since any good news came to town. I have been out of work two years. I have just started reading Storycatcher - and realized one of the things I also lost the past two years is my journaling. So it’s time to catch up. I’ve journals going back to age 15 and I am now 54. Thank you for this website - I am hoping to learn how to write my stories more positively. And perhaps figure out what the purpose of some of them were. Not to mention my purpose as well - I leave no legacy in terms of children or family.
Regards, Ellen

]]> By: Jill Schroder http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-723 Jill Schroder Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:17:03 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-723 I enjoy your blogs, Christina, and am with you in the re-evaluation, grateful for the resilience, and landing again in the willingness. In my work with stories and circles, I am reaching out to the community of therapists and counsellors. And also to those with an interest in personal therapy, and using journaling in a therapeutic and spiritual way. There is a new tab on my website that outlines how and why my book BECOMING: Journeying Toward Authenticity, is an effective tool for personal transformation and healing. I'd be pleased if you have a chance to check it out, and spread the word in any ways you see fit. Here's the link: http://www.becomingthejourney.com/Therapy_and_Counselling.html Warmest regards, blessings and joy, love and godspeed for your and Ann's work and new books, ah ho, Jill I enjoy your blogs, Christina, and am with you in the re-evaluation, grateful for the resilience, and landing again in the willingness.

In my work with stories and circles, I am reaching out to the community of therapists and counsellors. And also to those with an interest in personal therapy, and using journaling in a therapeutic and spiritual way. There is a new tab on my website that outlines how and why my book BECOMING: Journeying Toward Authenticity, is an effective tool for personal transformation and healing. I’d be pleased if you have a chance to check it out, and spread the word in any ways you see fit. Here’s the link: http://www.becomingthejourney.com/Therapy_and_Counselling.html

Warmest regards, blessings and joy, love and godspeed for your and Ann’s work and new books, ah ho,

Jill

]]> By: James Wells http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-719 James Wells Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:02:34 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-719 What I notice in the world of my work -- tarot counselling, offering circle process, reiki teaching, and journal writing coaching -- is that people want to go deeper, to know that their own story and situation is not wasted, that it's woven with what's going on in the perceived "out there". Clients and event participants are becoming more aware that what's happening on their skin is happening to Earth's soil, that what gives them joy or sorrow is a medicine that they carry for a group or species beyond themselves. And I notice that spilling over into social time. I was at a dinner party of ten people earlier this month and the hostess called for a question that would make our conversation more of a council, not just chit-chat. What emerged was as luscious as the chocolate dessert -- a real sense of hearts connecting, vulnerability, and hope. All voices -- female, male, gay, straight, older, younger -- were heard. We became better friends that evening. And my practice is becoming more of what it really is. Thanks, Christina, for this blog entry. Blessings to you and Ann in this Empress-rich year (2 + 0 + 1 + 0 = 3, the third tarot Trump, the Empress). Hugs, James What I notice in the world of my work — tarot counselling, offering circle process, reiki teaching, and journal writing coaching — is that people want to go deeper, to know that their own story and situation is not wasted, that it’s woven with what’s going on in the perceived “out there”. Clients and event participants are becoming more aware that what’s happening on their skin is happening to Earth’s soil, that what gives them joy or sorrow is a medicine that they carry for a group or species beyond themselves. And I notice that spilling over into social time. I was at a dinner party of ten people earlier this month and the hostess called for a question that would make our conversation more of a council, not just chit-chat. What emerged was as luscious as the chocolate dessert — a real sense of hearts connecting, vulnerability, and hope. All voices — female, male, gay, straight, older, younger — were heard. We became better friends that evening. And my practice is becoming more of what it really is. Thanks, Christina, for this blog entry. Blessings to you and Ann in this Empress-rich year (2 + 0 + 1 + 0 = 3, the third tarot Trump, the Empress).

Hugs,
James

]]> By: Diane Tilstra http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-717 Diane Tilstra Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:19:21 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-717 Christina, your words profoundly mirror my own story. Raising funds this past year to restore and protect Puget Sound left me exhausted and feeling somewhat hopeless in the face of so many climate and world issues. Then I found something. Just an encouragement that said "I will receive what I need from the universe to sustain me and bring me joy from my past burdens." I hung it on my office wall and I let this challenge me every day to regain my joy in this new year. I must remember that my story is an important contribution to the world story. My time in circle with my eldersisters is always fulfilling and I look forward to it again this year. Ho and Prosperous new year. Christina, your words profoundly mirror my own story. Raising funds this past year to restore and protect Puget Sound left me exhausted and feeling somewhat hopeless in the face of so many climate and world issues. Then I found something. Just an encouragement that said “I will receive what I need from the universe to sustain me and bring me joy from my past burdens.” I hung it on my office wall and I let this challenge me every day to regain my joy in this new year. I must remember that my story is an important contribution to the world story. My time in circle with my eldersisters is always fulfilling and I look forward to it again this year. Ho and Prosperous new year.

]]> By: Ann Eyerman http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-706 Ann Eyerman Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:57:22 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-706 A friend said to me as a greeting on New Year's "This year I'm going to approach everything I do with Joy." I was so struck with the idea and possibility that it carried with it that I, too, adopted it, especially in my work with the unemployed, underemployed and unemployable. Now when I listen to their sad stories I do so with a lot more positive energy than I did last year and the year before and the year before that. I can't say I am joyful all the time but I can say this year has been a whole lot happier than other years and I have been able to take that happiness and help others to see their potential and possibility. I always feel intimidated by the term "legacy" but as I work with these folks I am beginning to understand that perhaps this is indeed part of my legacy. Happy New Year! A friend said to me as a greeting on New Year’s “This year I’m going to approach everything I do with Joy.” I was so struck with the idea and possibility that it carried with it that I, too, adopted it, especially in my work with the unemployed, underemployed and unemployable. Now when I listen to their sad stories I do so with a lot more positive energy than I did last year and the year before and the year before that. I can’t say I am joyful all the time but I can say this year has been a whole lot happier than other years and I have been able to take that happiness and help others to see their potential and possibility. I always feel intimidated by the term “legacy” but as I work with these folks I am beginning to understand that perhaps this is indeed part of my legacy.

Happy New Year!

]]> By: Deb Lund http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-705 Deb Lund Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:50:44 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-705 Thanks for your perspective, for reminding me to be aware of how my story fits into the world's story. And for your simple but profound "why's," so perfect when conversations call for gentle nudges. Thanks for your perspective, for reminding me to be aware of how my story fits into the world’s story. And for your simple but profound “why’s,” so perfect when conversations call for gentle nudges.

]]> By: Kathy Ulrich http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-704 Kathy Ulrich Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:26:00 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-704 Dear Christina~ In the hurry of my present world, I have sometimes missed quietly sitting down and reading your postings. It felt so good to do so today. Meeting you and Anne in Loveland at Kathleen Adams conference in July 2008 will always be a high point in my life. Thank you for being faithful to your calling. Kathy Ulrich Phoenix, AZ Dear Christina~ In the hurry of my present world, I have sometimes missed quietly sitting down and reading your postings. It felt so good to do so today. Meeting you and Anne in Loveland at Kathleen Adams conference in July 2008 will always be a high point in my life.

Thank you for being faithful to your calling.

Kathy Ulrich
Phoenix, AZ

]]> By: Ms Susan The Pink Flamingo Lady Of LALALand http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/2010/01/18/remembering-to-see-the-world-anew/#comment-703 Ms Susan The Pink Flamingo Lady Of LALALand Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:14:28 +0000 http://storycatcher.net/wordpress/?p=64#comment-703 Every new year I meditate to find spiritual focus for the new year coming. For 2010 I conjured up: I am using my creative spirit to celebrate my Indwelling Living Light. I am radiant with all of the good ju-ju stuff I believe. This new year I am trying to nurture and nourish my creativity and writing skills so I use the following tools: Danaan Parry's ESSENE BOOK OF DAYS 2010 Jennifer Louden's THE LIFE ORGANIZER: A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO A MINDFUL YEAR Barbara R. Call's CRAFTER'S DEVOTIONAL: 365 DAYS OF TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES FOR UNLOCKING YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT Judy Reeves' A WRITER'S BOOK OF DAYS: A SPIRITED COMPANION & LIVELY MUSE FOR THE WRITING LIFE Patti Digh's LIFE IS A VERB: 37 DAYS TO WAKE UP, BE MINDFUL AND LIVE INTENTIONALLY Deena Metzger's WRITING FOR YOUR LIFE: A GUIDE AND COMPANION TO THE INNER WORLDS Joyce Chapman's JOURNALING FOR JOY: THE WORKBOOK: WRITING YOUR WAY TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND FREEDOM Cheryl Thiele's THE SACRED JOURNEY: DAILY JOURNAL FOR YOUR SOUL 2010 The new year comes and groups I am in are changing the books they want to share and study. The Search For God @ Fish River group is reading Bruce Lipton's BIOLOGY OF BELIEF. In March we want to read and study Gregg Braden's FRACTAL TIME: THE SECRET OF 2012 AND A NEW WORLD AGE. My Monday night Love & Ladies Group is going to dive into Kala Ambrose's 9 LIFE ALTERING LESSONS: SECRETS OF THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS. Everyday brings many blessings I can write in my gratitude and pondering's journal. What are you finding to do in this new year? Happy Trails to you as you follow your path with heart! Every new year I meditate to find spiritual focus for the new year coming. For 2010 I conjured up: I am using my creative spirit to celebrate my Indwelling Living Light.
I am radiant with all of the good ju-ju stuff I believe.
This new year I am trying to nurture and nourish my creativity and writing skills so I use the following tools:
Danaan Parry’s ESSENE BOOK OF DAYS 2010
Jennifer Louden’s THE LIFE ORGANIZER: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO A MINDFUL YEAR
Barbara R. Call’s CRAFTER’S DEVOTIONAL: 365 DAYS OF TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES FOR UNLOCKING YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT
Judy Reeves’ A WRITER’S BOOK OF DAYS: A SPIRITED COMPANION & LIVELY MUSE FOR THE WRITING LIFE
Patti Digh’s LIFE IS A VERB: 37 DAYS TO WAKE UP, BE MINDFUL AND LIVE INTENTIONALLY
Deena Metzger’s WRITING FOR YOUR LIFE: A GUIDE AND COMPANION TO THE INNER WORLDS
Joyce Chapman’s JOURNALING FOR JOY: THE WORKBOOK: WRITING YOUR WAY TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND FREEDOM
Cheryl Thiele’s THE SACRED JOURNEY: DAILY JOURNAL FOR YOUR SOUL 2010
The new year comes and groups I am in are changing the books they want to share and study. The Search For God @ Fish River group is reading Bruce Lipton’s BIOLOGY OF BELIEF. In March we want to read and study Gregg Braden’s FRACTAL TIME: THE SECRET OF 2012 AND A NEW WORLD AGE. My Monday night Love & Ladies Group is going to dive into Kala Ambrose’s 9 LIFE ALTERING LESSONS: SECRETS OF THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS.
Everyday brings many blessings I can write in my gratitude and pondering’s journal. What are you finding to do in this new year?
Happy Trails to you as you follow your path with heart!

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